SORIMMARA Malatang & Hot pot Shoreline (소림마라 쇼어라인점) — Restaurant in Shoreline

We ate on the opening day and I would say the overall experience was about 4 stars. We returned after 5 days with a good expectation and realized that the experience went downhill. We got 3 of the same dishes we ordered on the opening day and all 3 was not what we had. (Shrimp cream Guobaorou, Mala Xiang Guo, Tteokbokki)

On the opening day, we were surprised by how big all the portions were. On our second visit, the portion was about 2/3 of what we got on the opening day. The flavor of the cream on the shrimp guobarou was weird. It tasted like I was eating melted peach flavored Haichu/saecomdalkom (iykyk). We also ordered a egg fried rice and the content of the fried rice was quite disappointing. They were definitely using the Costco veggie mix which has carrots/peas/corn. I value good quality ingredients more than the quantity of ingredients used but it was lacking. We also had a random rice cake included in our Mala Xiang Guo even though we didn't put it in our bowl and I heard others had the same experiences.

We really love Sorim Mala and the only thing we want is that the experiences we have is consistent. We really enjoyed our first visit and we hope to...

Went here on a Sunday around noon. Place was nice and clean, and it wasn't too busy at all.

You scan the menu on the table. If you want to get the "malatang" and it's variety, either the normal with broth, the dry stir fried, or the black bean sauce style, you will be able to pick out the ingredients that you want for it. They provide a bowl where you can put all the ingredients that you want from all the fish cakes, tofu, meatballs, meat, and veggies. They have a good selection to choose from. You pay by the pound but they have a minimum of 1 pound for one dish.

For kids, they can make a non spicy broth, just let them know that you want no spice at all.

They also serve rice cake dish, rice balls, hot pot, and some fried pork, chicken, or shrimp with some sauce. The creamy shrimp one is good! I've not tried the other ones, but they look good.

Plenty of parking on their lot as well

I recommend coming here if you want to be able to customize your malatang bowl and have it made to order. Flavor is good and worth visiting, especially on a cold day where you are craving something...

I recently decided to visit a trendy restaurant that has been popular on Instagram. Initially, I had low expectations for the taste, but I was pleasantly surprised. The variety of fresh ingredients displayed on the shelves was impressive, and the staff were remarkably friendly and well-trained, especially for a newly opened establishment. The clean and neatly arranged interior made me feel satisfied even before the food arrived.

To my delight, the food was outstanding. My husband enjoyed the rich malatang broth, while I loved the rose mala xiang guo, where the creaminess balanced the spiciness perfectly. The thick sauce paired well with the ingredients.

We also ordered the Cream Shrimp Guobaorou as a side dish. Its sweet sauce complemented the spiciness of the other dishes, making it a great option for those who can't handle too much heat.

I can see myself visiting this restaurant frequently in the future, and I hope they continue to maintain their...