MAO MASTER 川魂冒牌货冒菜 — Restaurant in Dusseldorf

Temporarily closed from June 3-6, 2025. Tuesday - Friday. Take note.

The ordering process may strike first-timers as a little unconventional, but it’s easy once you get the hang of it. Here are the steps: Go to the cabinet with a glass door for a light-gray plastic bowl and a pair of tongs. Go along the tiered shelves with tens of trays of vegetables, meat products and seafood, transfer your choices with tongs into the bowl. Have your bowl weighed at the cashier, which is set up at the very back of the restaurant space. Pick a method in which you’d like the ingredients in the bowl to be cooked up. Essentially, you are picking one broth out of a handful of options, ranging from spicy to mild. There’s also the option of having your food served as a dry platter. The price of your main course will be determined by the weight and the cooking method. Pick your sides and drinks. Pay for the sum total. Get a beeper, sit down and wait. When the beeper rings and vibrates, go to the cashier area to pick up your tray.

This style of dining is popular in the Sichuan province of China and beyond mainly for how straightforward and transparent it is. It caters well to single diners or small groups of people who want a broad variety of food without ordering up a big round table of 25 courses/dishes.

The space design is a plain open plan with just a few cozier corner seats in the back. The vibe is more of a small canteen.

Though I loved my food, my ears hated beepers going off every now and then. The music with thumping beats drive up my heartbeat and slow down my digestive tract. The music makes slow eating and digestion nearly impossible. I could literally feel the stress coursing through my whole body. This is not a dining experience I...

What an amazing experience! The food at Mao Master in Düsseldorf is simply fantastic. Personally, I think this is the best Malatang I’ve had in Europe so far. The flavors are perfectly balanced and truly remind me of an authentic hotpot experience. At other Malatang restaurants, I often feel very thirsty because the food is overly salty, but at Mao Master, the balance is just perfect.

On top of that, the service is excellent! The staff is super friendly and helpful, making you feel right at home. If you’re looking for an authentic and flavorful Malatang experience, look no further. Mao Master is an...

"I had an amazing experience trying the Mao Cai! The broth was rich and flavorful, perfectly balanced with a subtle spice that gave it a delicious kick. The variety of fresh ingredients was impressive—everything from tender meats to crunchy vegetables was cooked just right. The best part was how customizable it was! I could choose my favorite ingredients and spice level, making each bite feel unique. The overall taste was comforting, yet exciting, and the portion size was more than generous. Definitely a must-try for anyone who loves a hearty and...