Fire Panda Malatang

Restaurant in Gold Coast

Fire Panda Malatang is a Chinese hot pot spot in Southport where you build your own bowl from a straightforward counter setup. What keeps people coming back? Friendly staff who actually notice whether you're flying solo or rolling deep with mates, tasty soup bases that do the heavy lifting, fresh ingredients, and prices that won't wreck your day. It's casual, mixed crowd, the kind of place that works whether you're after a quick solo feed or bringing the family along.

Fair heads-up: some nights the ingredient bins run a bit thin, and the soup options are limited compared to what you might find elsewhere. The food selection won't blow your mind with variety, but what's there—especially if you're vegetarian—is solid and worth the trip. It's the kind of honest setup that suits a Gold Coast afternoon when you want something warm, customisable, and no-fuss.

📍 View on map Updated 19 Jul 2026

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