🍜 Dallas | So… This Taiwanese-Style Malatang? 🧐

Well, today we’re trying Yin Tang — a spot that claims to serve Taiwanese-style malatang. I visited the Carrollton location, and from what I’ve heard, there’s some franchise drama between this one and the Plano branch. Rumor has it this one’s the legit franchise — while Plano might be using Lee Kum Kee soup base? 🥣🕵️‍♀️ Here’s my honest take: 🥬 The Ingredients & Sauce Bar Pretty good variety of ingredients, and the sauce station has all the basics — green onion, cilantro, garlic — but the sesame sauce was just okay, and the garlic paste tasted store-bought (zero garlic kick 🌫️). The chili lacked fragrance, too. 🍲 The “Drinkable” Broth – My Experience They market the broth as ”truly drinkable.” I went with the beef bone soup, spice level ¾. But honestly? No spiciness at all 🌶️🚫 The broth tasted mild, slightly creamy, and oddly oily — like it had milk or cream added? If you told me it was straight beef bone broth… I’d have doubts. Overall, the flavor was like watered-down "Cong Bao" (concentrated soup base) — not what I expect from malatang. 🥢 The Vibe & The “Malatang” Label The ingredients themselves didn’t absorb much flavor — it felt more like boiled veggies in light creamy soup than the numbing, spicy malatang I know. Also, the dried tofu skin was way too tough — probably stored too long — and hard to chew. 🤷 Is This What Malatang Is in Taiwan? I always thought malatang came from Sichuan or Dongbei roots… This version? Not ma (numbing), not la (spicy) — just tang (hot). Maybe it’s a regional twist? Or maybe it’s just… not malatang. 🍽️ Final Thoughts An interesting try — but if you’re craving that classic malatang kick, this might not be it. Maybe it’s a gentler, creamier take for those who prefer mild soups. Have you tried Yin Tang? What did you think — love it or miss the spice? #YinTang #DallasEats #Malatang #TaiwaneseStyle #DFWFoodReview #NotWhatIExpected