# MalaTown Express 自选麻辣烫 > Chinese restaurant offers a clean, bright, and modern environment with a self-serve sauce bar that adds a fun, customizable element. The atmosphere feels cozy and welcoming, less crowded and chaotic than similar spots. Large bowls and an affordable price point distinguish the experience. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/MalaTown-Express-自选麻辣烫 - Address: 77 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo, California, 94401, US - Phone: +16505416666 ## What it is good for - Affordable — 10/10 - Casual — 10/10 - Healthy Foods — 10/10 - Thai Food — 10/10 - Lunch Spot — 10/10 - Authentic — 10/10 - Cheap — 9.7/10 - Food — 9.6/10 - Bone Broth — 9.3/10 - Chicken Soup — 9.2/10 - Tomato Soup — 9/10 - Chinese Food — 8.9/10 - Soup — 8.7/10 - Szechuan — 8.3/10 - Chill — 8.2/10 ## What people say - "I loved building my own hot pot with fresh ingredients." - "The soup ingredients are super fresh." - "I found the hotpot to be yummy and affordable." ## Good to know - The price is $9.99 per pound, but it may be higher than advertised. - A 20% discount is available for two people and 30% for three or more. - They offer a 2-pound challenge where you can eat for free if you finish. - The place has a DIY concept allowing you to pick your own ingredients. - If allergic to peanuts, this place is not suitable. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.