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Malatang Menu Template
A malatang menu should make the self-selection process, pricing, broth choice, spice level, and sauce risks obvious.
Recommended sections
| Section | Examples |
|---|---|
| How it works | Choose ingredients, weigh bowl, select broth and spice level. |
| Broths | Mild, spicy, ma-la, tomato, mushroom. |
| Proteins | Beef, lamb, fish balls, tofu, egg. |
| Vegetables | Greens, mushrooms, lotus root, cabbage. |
| Noodles and starches | Rice noodles, wheat noodles, glass noodles, rice cakes. |
| Sauce bar | Sesame paste, soy, vinegar, chile, garlic, scallion. |
| Dietary notes | Shared broth, shared baskets, sauce-bar allergens. |
Copyable template
How to order: 1. Choose ingredients. 2. Weigh your bowl. 3. Choose broth and spice level. 4. Pick sauces and toppings. Sauce bar may contain sesame, peanuts, soy, wheat, shellfish, and garlic.
Full copyable template
# Malatang Menu Template ## Ordering flow 1. Choose ingredients by weight or portion. 2. Choose broth. 3. Choose spice level. 4. Choose sauce or dry mix. 5. Confirm dietary restrictions. ## Ingredient groups ### Proteins Beef slices Lamb slices Chicken Fish balls Beef balls Tofu puffs Spam / luncheon meat ### Vegetables Napa cabbage Spinach Lotus root Potato Mushrooms Seaweed Corn ### Noodles and starches Glass noodles Instant noodles Rice cakes Wide noodles Sweet potato noodles ### Add-ons Egg Tofu skin Cilantro Scallion Garlic Sesame paste ## Notes Disclose soup base, pork, beef, shellfish balls, wheat noodles, sesame paste, peanut sauce, soy, and shared baskets.