# YGF Malatang, Los Angeles: a hot pot restaurant in Los Angeles (2026 guide) Source: Local AI Registry, https://localairegistry.com/biz/ca/los-angeles/ygf-malatang-los-angeles-ca. Free to reuse with a link back. By Steve Lee, founder and CEO of Local AI Registry. Fact-checked against 2 sources. Updated 2026-09-01. Owner review: not yet. Canonical: https://localairegistry.com/biz/ca/los-angeles/ygf-malatang-los-angeles-ca ## Photos - ![Photo 1](https://localairegistry.com/api/photo?src=https%3A%2F%2Fseoaesthetic-assets.sfo3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com%2Fphotos%2Fcmti89a3h03j1ye6bbsc54wb3%2F0.jpg) - ![Photo 2](https://localairegistry.com/api/photo?src=https%3A%2F%2Fseoaesthetic-assets.sfo3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com%2Fphotos%2Fcmti89a3h03j1ye6bbsc54wb3%2F1.jpg) - ![Photo 3](https://localairegistry.com/api/photo?src=https%3A%2F%2Fseoaesthetic-assets.sfo3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com%2Fphotos%2Fcmti89a3h03j1ye6bbsc54wb3%2F2.jpg) - ![Photo 4](https://localairegistry.com/api/photo?src=https%3A%2F%2Fseoaesthetic-assets.sfo3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com%2Fphotos%2Fcmti89a3h03j1ye6bbsc54wb3%2F3.jpg) - ![Photo 5](https://localairegistry.com/api/photo?src=https%3A%2F%2Fseoaesthetic-assets.sfo3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com%2Fphotos%2Fcmti89a3h03j1ye6bbsc54wb3%2F4.jpg) ## In short YGF Malatang is a hot pot restaurant in Los Angeles, CA. Its AI Score is 28 of 100, which is poor. Every fact on this page carries one of three marks: Confirmed (from their website, Google Business Profile, review sites, licensing boards, or measured by Local AI Registry), Visitor submitted (added by a person, with a date and how they know), or AI guess (what AI engines like Gemini and ChatGPT are saying, not confirmed by anyone). Every mark points to a reference at the end of this page. ## Key facts | Fact | Value | | --- | --- | | Type | Hot pot restaurant | | Address | 2526 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90007, USA | | Hours | Mon to Thu 11 AM to 2 AM · Fri to Sun 11 AM to 3 AM | | Phone | (949) 345-9685 | | Owner | Nothing found | | Rating | 4.7 across 696 reviews on Google | | Known for | YGF Malatang is best known for its flavorful hot pot offerings, particularly popular among students and locals near USC, despite some service challenges. | | Prices | Nothing found | | Quietest time | Tuesday | | Parking | Nothing found | | Last verified | September 19, 2026, 10:21 AM | ## All the details Every row is something the owner can add or correct. Each one is marked Confirmed, Visitor submitted or AI guess, with where it came from. | Group | Fact | Value | Mark | Evidence | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Location info | Address | 2526 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90007, USA | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Aug 31, 2026 | | Location info | Description | Welcome to 杨国福麻辣烫 YGF Malatang based in University Park, Los Angeles. Welcome to our Chinese takeaway, where we bring you the authentic flavors of Chinese cuisine right to your table. Our restaurant offers a diverse menu, blending traditional dishes with modern twists to satisfy every craving. Whether you're in the mood for delicious hot pot, fast food options, or freshly made takeout food, we have something for everyone. We pride ourselves on using high-quality ingredients to craft flavorful dishes that can be enjoyed both in the comfort of your home or on the go. With a focus on variety, we deliver fast, convenient service without compromising on taste. | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Aug 31, 2026 | | Location info | Hours | Mon to Thu 11:00 AM to 2:00 AM · Fri to Sun 11:00 AM to 3:00 AM | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Aug 31, 2026 | | Location info | Name | YGF Malatang | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Aug 31, 2026 | | Location info | Phone | (949) 345-9685 | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Aug 31, 2026 | | Hours | Monday | 11:00 AM to 2:00 AM | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Aug 31, 2026 | | Hours | Tuesday | 11:00 AM to 2:00 AM | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Aug 31, 2026 | | Hours | Wednesday | 11:00 AM to 2:00 AM | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Aug 31, 2026 | | Hours | Thursday | 11:00 AM to 2:00 AM | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Aug 31, 2026 | | Hours | Friday | 11:00 AM to 3:00 AM | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Aug 31, 2026 | | Hours | Saturday | 11:00 AM to 3:00 AM | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Aug 31, 2026 | | Hours | Sunday | 11:00 AM to 3:00 AM | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Aug 31, 2026 | | Services | Service | Chinese takeaway | AI guess | Nothing found | | Services | Service | Fast food options | AI guess | Nothing found | | Services | Service | Freshly made takeout food | AI guess | Nothing found | | Services | Service | Hot pot dining | AI guess | Nothing found | | Links | Website | https://www.ygfmalatangca.com/ | Confirmed | Google Business Profile, checked Aug 31, 2026 | ## Services and prices Services not read yet, back on Scan Day. ### Known for YGF Malatang is best known for its flavorful hot pot offerings, particularly popular among students and locals near USC, despite some service challenges. ## The team Nothing found ## Visiting YGF Malatang Address: 2526 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90007, USA. Phone: (949) 345-9685. Hours: Mon to Thu 11 AM to 2 AM · Fri to Sun 11 AM to 3 AM. (Confirmed, Google Business Profile, checked August 31, 2026 at 10:29 PM.) ### Location info from Google Business Profile Business description, written by YGF Malatang on its Google Business Profile: "Welcome to 杨国福麻辣烫 YGF Malatang based in University Park, Los Angeles. Welcome to our Chinese takeaway, where we bring you the authentic flavors of Chinese cuisine right to your table. Our restaurant offers a diverse menu, blending traditional dishes with modern twists to satisfy every craving. Whether you're in the mood for delicious hot pot, fast food options, or freshly made takeout food, we have something for everyone. We pride ourselves on using high-quality ingredients to craft flavorful dishes that can be enjoyed both in the comfort of your home or on the go. With a focus on variety, we deliver fast, convenient service without compromising on taste." ### When to go Quietest day: Tuesday. Busiest day: Friday. From the popular times on its Google listing. ### Parking and getting in Nothing found ### Nearby | Place | Type | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | | Qin West Noodle | Chinese noodle restaurant | 1 min walk | | Egg Tuck | Breakfast restaurant | 1 min walk | | Very Good Chinese | Chinese restaurant | 1 min walk | | California Sushi & Teriyaki | Japanese restaurant | 1 min walk | | Poke Me | Hawaiian restaurant | 1 min walk | | Parking Discapacitados | Parking lot | 1 min walk | ## Reputation 4.7 average across 696 reviews: Google 25. (Confirmed, read August 31, 2026.) YGF Malatang is known for its fresh ingredients and customizable spice levels, but struggles with service and cleanliness. (AI guess, from 696 reviews.) ### What people like - Fresh ingredients - Customizable spice levels - Good malatang soup ### What people do not like - Poor customer service - Messy environment - No restrooms available ### Press No press story about YGF Malatang found yet. ### Awards None named yet. ### Directories Directory listings not read yet. ## Recent updates from YGF Malatang YGF Malatang hasn't posted an update here yet. ## Questions people ask ### Ballpark for a visit to a restaurant in Los Angeles? No answer yet ### YGF Malatang, any chance to get a table this week? No answer yet ### What hot pot restaurant questions is Los Angeles asking AI most? No answer yet ### best hot pot restaurant in Los Angeles No answer yet ### people keep recommending YGF Malatang, what for? No answer yet ### walk in at YGF Malatang in Los Angeles, or is it appointment only? No answer yet ### is there a common complaint here No answer yet ### cheaper than YGF Malatang in Los Angeles without it being sketchy? No answer yet ### Any membership pricing here? No answer yet ### torn between this place and Bon Shabu for Flavorful hot pot near USC? No answer yet ### anyone actually happy with this place? No answer yet ### ordering here online, does that actually work? No answer yet ### anything new from YGF Malatang lately? No answer yet ### quietest day to hit YGF Malatang? No answer yet ### killing time on Figueroa, any ideas No answer yet ### Booking a first visit at YGF Malatang, what happens? No answer yet ### parking at YGF Malatang, where does everyone put the car? No answer yet ### opening hours here, what are they these days? No answer yet ## What AI gets wrong about YGF Malatang We ask Gemini and ChatGPT about YGF Malatang. These are the answers that disagree with the record. ChatGPT and Gemini, read by Local AI Registry on Oct 18, 2026. No capture has disagreed with the record yet. ## The AI Score: 28 of 100 The AI Score measures how likely AI engines are to recommend a business, and how accurately. Los Angeles hot pot restaurants run 23 to 57. Fair starts at 45, good at 65. YGF Malatang scores 28, below the Los Angeles average of 29. The same method scores every business on the registry. | Signal | Weight | Score | What it measures | YGF Malatang | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Retrieval grounding | 26 | 0 | Whether you appear in the ranked results AI retrieves and cites: AI-Overview citations, organic top-10 for your money queries, and the Bing index ChatGPT leans on. | Poor | | Off-property attestation | 20 | 41 | Volume and consistency of what others say about you: YouTube mentions, branded web mentions, third-party “best-of” lists. The cause of retrievability. | Poor | | AI visibility | 14 | 0 | Whether ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and AI Overviews name you, and whether they name you for the right service. | Named in 0 of 14 answers that recommended anyone. 7 more named nobody, which is not a loss and is not scored. | | Reviews & response | 12 | 96 | The star average is only one input. We also read volume, velocity, the specificity of review language, and response cadence. Specific reviews are what AI quotes verbatim. | Good | | Backlink & citation authority | 8 | 45 | Domain authority and editorial quality of the sources that attest to you. | Fair | | Google Business Profile | 8 | 90 | Required and recommended fields; update cadence. The listing AI pulls from first. | Good | | Speed & mobile | 7 | 98 | Core Web Vitals at the 75th percentile, on a real phone. | Good | | Content freshness & schema | 5 | 74 | Crawl recency, intent alignment, valid JSON-LD, canonicals. | Good | Full method: https://localairegistry.com/methodology ## How AI decides what to tell you about a hot pot restaurant When you ask ChatGPT, Gemini or Google about a local business, the AI doesn't visit it. It reads what's already written about it: the business's website, its Google Business Profile, review sites, news stories and directories like this one. Then it repeats what those sources agree on. That's why AI gets small facts wrong. If Yelp says a place is open Mondays and the website says it isn't, the AI has to pick one. The table above shows the answers that disagree with the record today. The more sources agree, and the more specific they are, the more confidently AI recommends a business. A review that names who helped and what they did tells an AI far more than one that says "great place." ## How to choose a hot pot restaurant in California, with or without AI A few checks take ten minutes and tell you more than any rating. - Check that the hours and phone number match on Google, Yelp and the business's own website. Mismatches are how people end up at a locked door. - Read reviews that name a person and what they did. Vague praise is easy to fake. - Look for recent reviews and recent posts. A page nobody has touched in a year may not match the business today. - Ask for the price before you go, and ask what it includes. - Where the work needs a license, ask whose license it is and look it up with California. ## How to read the marks on this page - Confirmed (solid circle): from a known source. The business website, its Google Business Profile, review sites like Yelp, Healthgrades and RealSelf, a licensing board, or measured by Local AI Registry. - Visitor submitted (hollow circle): added or corrected by a person, with the date and how they know, like a phone call or a visit. - AI guess (hollow triangle): what AI engines are saying right now. Nobody has confirmed it. ## About the author Steve Lee is the founder and CEO of Local AI Registry and sets its editorial standards. He is a former Google executive in Search and a former Microsoft executive, with more than 20 years in digital: search, local discovery, and how people find businesses online. He is based in Irvine. - Expertise: search at Google and Microsoft, AI search, answer engine optimization, generative engine optimization, local SEO, structured data and entity mapping. - Industry: medical aesthetics, injectables, med spa operations and marketing. - Disclosure: Local AI Registry sells services to business owners, including YGF Malatang if it claims this page. That does not change what this page says. Every fact carries its source. ## Entity map Every person, place, organization and treatment named on this page, with a stable ID and a public reference. The JSON-LD below connects them to each other. | Entity | Type | ID on this page | Same as | Relationship to YGF Malatang | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | YGF Malatang | LocalBusiness | #business | https://www.ygfmalatangca.com/ | Subject of this page | | Los Angeles, California | City | #city | Nothing found | City YGF Malatang is in | | Local AI Registry | Organization | #publisher | https://localairegistry.com | Publisher of this page | | Steve Lee | Person | #author | https://localairegistry.com/team | Author of this page | ## Topical map Where this page sits in the registry. It's one profile among the hot pot restaurants in Los Angeles, linked to the lists and towns around it. ### Lists - Best hot pot restaurants in Los Angeles: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/ca/los-angeles/hot-pot-restaurant - Best businesses in Los Angeles: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/ca/los-angeles ### Nearby - /san-francisco: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/ca/san-francisco - /san-jose: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/ca/san-jose - /san-diego: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/ca/san-diego - /irvine: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/ca/irvine - /fresno: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/ca/fresno - /palo-alto: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/ca/palo-alto ### Every list - Every leaderboard in California: https://localairegistry.com/leaderboards/ca ## Frequently asked questions ### What is AI search optimization for local business? Getting a business named when a neighbor asks ChatGPT, Gemini, or Perplexity for a recommendation. Some call it AI SEO, some call it generative engine optimization. Traditional SEO fights for ten blue links; this fights for the one answer an assistant says out loud. The AI Score on this page measures the eight signals that drive it. ### What is Local AI Registry? The public record of how AI sees local business. We score every business we list by one published method, we keep the questions people ask about it in one place, and we never sell rank. Looking up any business here is free. ### How does this page help a business get recommended by AI? Assistants read public pages before they answer. This one states what the business does, what people ask about it, and what the Record answers, in one place a machine can read. Correcting what is wrong here changes what an assistant repeats next. ### Who writes the answers here? Registry AI writes the first answer under every question, from the Record and the public sources named beneath it. Neighbors write the rest under pseudonyms. A registered owner can reply as the business, and their reply says so. ### I own YGF Malatang. How do I fix something or rank higher? Register the page. It is free, it takes about five minutes, and it lets you correct the Record and reply as the business. Nothing on this page is for sale, so the only thing that moves the score is the work. ## References ### Sources cited - [1] Google Business Profile, https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJBdes1d3HwoARtaU8hoElic0 (accessed Aug 31, 2026) - [2] AI engine output: ChatGPT and Gemini, read by Local AI Registry on Oct 18, 2026, https://localairegistry.com/methodology (accessed Sep 19, 2026)