A new Chinese restaurant has opened its doors in the neighborhood. The newcomer to Allston, called Mala Kungfu, is located at 155 Brighton Ave.

The bright, casual eatery offers customizable hot pot in which diners select a spice level, protein (beef, lamb, chicken and fish ball) and from vegetable and noodle options. The concise menu also features barbecue lamb skewers,  chicken wings, coffee and tea. 

Mala Kungfu has proven popular thus far, with a five-star rating out of 12 reviews on Yelp.

Jiaxi W., who was among the first Yelpers to review the new spot on Aug. 22, wrote, "My friend and I liked this place and really enjoyed our time there. The Mala Tang is authentic and delicious ... They also serve pineapple bun, which was also tasty!"

Yelper Calvin G. added, “We were impressed by the flavor of the soup — it is spicy with a mix of sesame. The staff is super friendly and multi-lingual, would highly recommend.”

Intrigued? Stop in to try it for yourself. Mala Kungfu is open from 11 a.m.–11 p.m. daily.