This a a MaLaTang style spot where you build your own bowl (cafeteria style), pick a flavor and they cook your bowl for you at the end (there are broth and dry mix options). I had a lot of fun building my bowl. There's a TON of options for proteins, veggies, and starches. My bowl cost me about $13-14 but I also didn't have a huge appetite at that time. The food took a while to come out, but the Laksa flavor was really really good. I was surprised there were no station of "extras" (sauces, herbs, etc.) but that's okay, they sprinkle your bowl with cilantro and corn at the end and the broth is plenty flavorful by itself. It's located in a mall food court so there is a good amount of seating. read more

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Food: The laksa soup base was sold out during our visit. The self-serve food bar was quite messy, with food scattered around and no staff maintaining it. I did appreciate that disposable gloves were provided for customers using the food bar. The soup base we ordered was decent, but nothing particularly memorable. Service: Essentially no service. Seating is self-serve, and tables were not cleaned promptly between customers. Ambience: A very simple atmosphere with no background music. The water feature running through the center of the wooden table adds a unique touch. read more

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Out of all the malatang spots I've tried, unfortunately Tang Bar didn't quite deliver on value for me. I came to Tang Bar on a Saturday night, and there was a line, which was expected. One thing I did appreciate was that they provide gloves while you're selecting your ingredients, which felt much more hygienic and thoughtful. As for the ingredient selection, there was a decent variety, but nothing that particularly stood out to me. Typically, when I get malatang, my bowl ends up costing around $20 since I don't usually take that much. Somehow, my total came out to $45, which was confusing considering my partner's bowl had roughly three times the amount of food and only cost $30. Unfortunately, when we visited, they had already run out of several soup bases and flavors, so I wasn't able to order what I originally wanted. Instead, I ended up getting a dry mix. It was fine, but I didn't think it was anything exceptional, especially at that price point. I was also able to try my friend's sweet and sour broth, and wow, it was incredibly sour and very vinegar-forward. Personally, I wasn't much of a fan. We also looked for the sauce bar to help balance some of the flavors, but many of the sauces were unavailable as well. As for the ambiance, it's a fast-casual setup where you'll need to find your own seating. That proved a bit difficult, and we ended up sitting at a communal table with an open fish tank running through the middle. I wasn't entirely sure how sanitary that was, especially since I noticed soup broth occasionally splashing into the water where live fish were swimming. Overall, it's not a place I would actively tell people to avoid, but I'm not the biggest fan either. There are other malatang spots I'd choose before coming back here. read more

Visited on 6/7/26 -- I've been to Tang Bar a couple times, my first visit was somewhere around in 2023 but I went recently a couple of times with friends these past months. Initially after my visit in 2023, I wasn't ever really interested in the idea of paying by weight just because I feel like you can find AYCE for a cheaper price than the bowl you come out with. I still somewhat feel the same way about this idea, but I will admit Tang Bar's broth is really delicious and the way they cook your toppings and noodles is done well. I recommend not coming if you're super hungry because the weight of your bowl may become your downfall. There's a lineup of meat, fishball, vegetables, tofu, mushrooms, and noodles, then a selection of drinks after that. Oftentimes I've been to Tang Bar, there's a line but usually it moves quickly and toppings are refilled often by the workers behind the counter. They have seating around, but it's honestly quite limited so it may require a bit of waiting but usually a table should open up after a party finishes their meal. Personally, my favorite toppings to get is the American Wagyu Beef Rolls, Pig Intestines, Fishball with Roe, Napa Cabbage, Enoki Mushrooms, and Udon Noodles. I usually fill up on proteins just because that's where I feel like the value really comes from. For broth, I like "Just a Kick" but beware, it is pretty spicy imo, but the flavor makes up for the spice. Despite the pay by weight, I do enjoy Tang Bar if I'm craving malatang around Stonestown! Makes for a great meal after Round1 DDR. read more

Tang Bar - just a kick! - Szechuan Near Me - San Francisco, California

Another visit did not disappoint! Food: Very flavorful and noticeably spicier than before. I ordered the "Just a Kick," and this time I definitely felt the heat. Ambiance: Busy and lively. We came around 6 PM on a Friday night, so it was expected. Service: Average. Food came out in a reasonable time not too fast, not too slow. Overall: A solid experience again! read more

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Um.... Maybe don't come hungry because the price of your bowl depends on it. I wasn't really trying to restrain myself and just got what would keep me content and my order costed about $30+ dollars for a weight of 1.75lbs. I selected the fresh fish broth and it was as white and creamy as expected although I still really enjoyed it. I know for a fact that I could have easily reached $50 if I wanted to be full full. I have never been to Tang Bar and decided to give it a try. I enjoy the concept of a build-your-own hotpot, but with my appetite, an AYCE hotpot restaurant is more worth it. It's a fun concept if you want variety and eats like a bird! read more

Tang Bar - $10 bowl vs $34 bowl - Szechuan Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came back here and feel that it was better this time. Got around 2 lbs of ingredients and got the spiciest dry flavor. Had more flavor than last time, although wish they made it a little spicier read more

Tang Bar - Szechuan Near Me - San Francisco, California

We chose this place because we were in a rush and wanted something quick and practical where we could build our own bowls according to our diet. Unfortunately, filling the bowl with mussels was our mistake, and I want to warn other customers about that -- the shells are extremely heavy, so you end up paying a lot more for very little actual food or protein. In the end, we paid almost $80 for two soups that barely contained any protein, which felt incredibly overpriced. But honestly, the biggest problem was not the money. The real issue was the quality and taste of the food. The ingredients tasted extremely low quality, and the soup was honestly one of the worst soups I've had in a very long time. As an overall restaurant experience in the U.S., this was probably the worst one I've personally had so far. I rarely leave very low ratings because things like service or atmosphere usually only affect my rating slightly. But in this case, the food itself was so flavorless and disappointing that I really cannot give more than one star. The only positive thing was that they allowed us to skip the MSG, which I appreciated. That is honestly the only reason I'm even giving one star instead of less. We left extremely disappointed. Everything tasted very bland! I truly do not recommend this place, and we definitely do not plan to come back! read more

Was denied by Kura and decided to check this place out instead. Been curious about this place for a while, I'm not back in SF often so I was glad we got a chance to try it. Amazing broth and selection for the items. Decent price for the amount of food and I would definitely recommend as this place is busy for a reason. Service was great, but I will say there is no one actively cleaning or picking up after someone leaves the table. It's a self clean situation, so you bring your bowls to the discard slot. To my surprise, it's all order before you seat and it's a fight to get a table. One minor issue, I wasn't sure where it came from but my brother found a dead fly in his bowl. read more

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This is the place if you're hungry, with friends, alone, craving some warm soup or if you like to build your own meal. There are numerous of this type of restaurants in New York City, mostly Queens. And I was craving for the dry stir fry version. I saw this place while I was "holo holo" (Hawaiian for walking around), so I had to get some. I grabbed a bowl, filled up the bowl with mostly pork offal and innards (I love them), some mushrooms, egg noodle. Be careful, it's easy to get carried away if you hungry. My bowl of dry savory mix version with Szechuan sauce was $29.34 (not incl. tip) Not cheap but not expensive either. They weight your bowl, so be mindful not to go overboard. The ambiance is casual and you can sit wherever you want, just watch for your order number being called and you will need to pick it up at the counter. It's a good place for me to have lunch when I'm bored and in the mood to play with my food. read more

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The food is quite good and a good deal. The spice is definitely there haha. All the ingredients seem to be pretty good quality. The main problem is there is no table space. I had to wait a while until a table with just two seats together opened. The line took a bit of time but not bad. I didn't know how to judge how much food was enough lol and got too much, but that's a me problem. The decor is very cool with a river in the middle of one table and many display shelves. read more

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10000/10 just a kick is perfect for my boyfriend and I. We love spicy food though. I'm scared to try the spicier ones because this one is just perfect. Take the leftovers home! Service is quick since it's self serve. You weigh and pay at the end. It's usually full to sit anywhere as a family of 4 so we normally take it to the food court on the other side. They need more tables & chairs. Not their fault! Soooo good. read more

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Very disappointing. I stopped by your store at around 4:30 PM on Sunday, June 14, 2026, and took my order home. However, when I opened it, I realized I had received someone else's order, even though the order label had my name on it. The items inside were not what I ordered, the flavors were wrong, and the meatballs I selected were missing. I paid for my order but ended up receiving someone else's food instead. Unfortunately, I couldn't eat it at all. This was very frustrating and disappointing. read more

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It is so easy to overdo it here, since you pay per weight. They have all the proteins strategically placed at the front of the line so you automatically start filling up your bowl with the different kinds of proteins they offer which are heavier than the veggie options that come later down the line. On my last visit here, my individual bowl came out to $40 =D You can choose which broth flavor and spiciness level you want when you get to the cashier. From there, it will take about 10-15 minutes for your food to be ready. They are served in this massive bowls that are bigger than your head - get ready to eat a lot. The food is definitely delicious; I really liked the savory fish broth that I got on my last visit. They don't offer many sauces here - only a couple at the pickup counter but you can ask for chili oil if you want to spice it up more. You choose your own seating once you pay - the indoor restaurant is beautifully decorated with one of the tables having a lazy river flowing straight through it. read more

A little expensive, but fun experience. Lots of variety from meats to veggies. Took about 20 minutes for us to get our bowls back and tables can be tricky to find. Total came out to be about $20-$25 per bowl read more

Tang Bar - Szechuan Near Me - San Francisco, California

My favorite spot for malatang! I love the wide variety of ingredients you can choose from -- multiple different types and cuts of meat, fishballs with different fillings, leafy greens, and noodles made from different ingredients! The food is prepared quickly and comes out piping hot. There's a good amount of seating inside the restaurant and it is always comfortable and clean. They also have a sink available in case you need to wash your hands or clean up any spills/splashes. I love their hot & sour soup base, and I always adjust the spiciness down because, without adjustment, it comes with a good amount of chili. Got too excited and added too much to your bowl? No worries because they have take-out containers available! Bags are 25 cents. read more

Tang Bar - hot & sour soup base - Szechuan Near Me - San Francisco, California

First time trying. The ordering process is like an assembly line and pricing is based upon weight. As you arrive, you will pick up a bowl and gloves before making your way down an entire line of meat, seafood, veggies, and more. Once you pick out everything you wanna eat, you have the option to choose a soup or a dry stir fry and there's a selection of sauces ranging in heat. They will give you a receipt with a number on it and you just need to keep your eyes and ears out for when they call your number which will indicate when your food is ready. I opted for level one spice, which was like a sweet and spicy, with the spicy meaning into mala type spice. I also did a dry stirfry and overall the dish was really well cooked. I had a mixture of proteins like seafood and meat, and it was nice. That one was not more overcooked than the other. The heat level itself was pretty decent, especially because I do not do heat, but I was able to tolerate it. There is a water self-serve station, and when you're finished eating, you bus your own dishes to a shelf. read more

Tang Bar - Szechuan Near Me - San Francisco, California

There wasn't a long line this time, so it was a good opportunity to eat here again. At the entrance, you grab gloves and a large bowl, then pick your own ingredients to be cooked. The malatang is priced at $16.99 per pound. There are two options: Ma La Tang (with broth) or Savory Mix (dry with sauce). There's a huge variety of ingredients--different cuts of beef, pork, lamb, seafood, fish balls, vegetables, noodles, tofu, and more. I chose the BYO Malatang (0.78 lb) with laksa broth. It wasn't too spicy, which I liked, but I wish there was more soup base. I picked lamb shoulder, wagyu beef, fried fish ball, bok choy, rice noodles, and golden noodles, and the total came to $14.39. The portion was just right for me, and I didn't have any leftovers. Overall, I would come back again because I like the laksa soup base and being able to choose my own proteins and vegetables. read more

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Ahh malatang is always a nice treat. Tang Bar isn't the cheapest, but it is situated in the mall making it prized for its convenience. In my early Tang Bar days, my eyes were bigger than my stomach. I'd end up with 2lbs of food, ~$40. Now, I make a game out of getting only 1 lb. Next, my goal is .5 lb! This can be achieved by choosing only your non-negotiables along with some heavyweight sacrifices (tomatoes). For me, that entails a variety of meat including pork, lamb, and beef (varying fat content), an intestine, a tendon, a fish ball roe (the pointy top), little bit of spinach, some sweet potato noodz, a lotus root, lil bit of enoki, and a bit of smoked bamboo shoots, sometimes a quail egg. &don't forget to ask for sesame paste and chili oil. They also have black vinegar. Have tried Just a Kick and Laksa, but would instantly regret not getting Szechuan since it's the spiciest. Taste is 2.75/5, but it does the trick. Very oily, but it fills the craving for something bad for you yet so good. If you catch my drift. I don't recommend getting their youtiao since it's not crispy when served nor their wood ear mushrooms since they're really big. Have yet to try their savory noodles since I love my soup so much, but looking forward to one day. If you didn't already know, they have a reward membership. read more

Tang Bar - sesame paste is a must - Szechuan Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here with my brother and my boyfriend and I shared with my boyfriend. Good: - Lots of variety, you can get noodles and meat and veggies and all kinds of them - The price ended up being reasonable since I shared with my boyfriend - I liked the laksa soup a lot - Great ingredients, loved the sweet potato noodles and the tofu Bad: - If you aren't careful, you can rack up a lot of expensive stuff that is cheap material - They ran out of the tomyum soup at 3 pm - Self service so you get your own stuff Overall this was a nice stop while shopping and we even found a cozy nook to eat at and it felt secluded and nice to sit around and catch up with friends at. read more

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I love coming here for malatang, it's always so warm and comforting. There can be a wait during peak hours but the line keeps moving. I like how there's a wide variety of options for meat, veggies, and other toppings to choose from. I always get the chicken broth, I wish they had a sauce bar but they do have chili oil. read more

Tang Bar - Chicken broth - Szechuan Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place is located at the Stonestown Galleria mall upper floor. Came here right after a birthday celebration at Activate so it was a convenient location since the mall parking is already pretty bad to begin with. They have a lot of topping options to choose from and plenty of broth choices at the end. I chose Pickled Veggies since the others seemed pretty spicy and hot. Wait times were about 20 minutes but they do have a screen above the cashier which tells you when your bowl is ready. Overall I thought it was a nice place. read more

Tang Bar - Szechuan Near Me - San Francisco, California

No line on a Tuesday around 5pm. The meat selections were a little sparse but they were in the process of refilling. There were lots of options to choose from (meat, fish balls, mushrooms, veggies, noodles). There is a scale that you can use before getting to the cashier. We didn't have a problem finding a seat but other times we've walked by the area was packed. Food came out quickly and piping hot. Tried dry sweet and spicy, as well as soup laksa, each had 1 spice level. They were both delicious. The soup seemed a bit less spicy, probably because of coconut milk. They call your number and it appears on the screen with a time estimate. You bus your own tables. Lots of seating. read more

This has been one of our go to places for soup. Flavors are always on point. I get just a kick but ask for less spicy, my husband gets the hot and sour - less spicy also. They also have chicken broth for the kids. You can easily serve yourself too much so keep in mind if it's your first time. The selection of items is better than other locations in the area. Price is dependent on weight and there is no minimum. My soup is normally $12, my husband adds much more that his on average can be $24. read more

Tang Bar - Just a kick, chicken broth, and hot and sour - Szechuan Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This is a solid spot for Malatang! It has lots of options and it's tasty! Service is pretty quick. Only issue are seats are limited. The line goes by pretty quickly though. I would recommend this spot who's hungry! The place is in the mall so it's a pretty chill vibe. Good spot for eating before a movie! read more

Pretty solid Malatang conveniently located in Stonestown. My girlfriend and I have stopped by here on a few occasions (we don't end up at Stonestown often) and both times have been good. The restaurant and eating area is fairly small - we've never found it difficult to find a table but you will most likely be in close quarters with other groups. For ordering, you grab a bowl as you walk up and add in additions to your bowl (meat , veg, noodles, etc.). The selection of bowl additions is excellent although a little unkempt / messy at times. That said, the quality of all the ingredients are excellent. From there you select what type of Malatang you would like - Dry or Classic. We normally go for the dry mix rather than the soup malatang. The flavor profile of the food here is excellent and leans nicely in to the "Mala" side of things. My only complaint is that it's not quite "dry" dry - their is a decent bit of moisture as compared to other dry pot styles (like Korean malatang) All in all - Tang Bar is solid and great spot to grab a bite in the middle of a Stonestown shopping trip. read more

This review is so overdue as I've been here quite a few times and it's become one of my go-to spots whenever I'm at Stonestown. The location is super convenient since it's inside the mall, and it's easy to stop by for a quick meal before or after shopping. I always order the hot and sour broth -- sooo good! It's so flavorful and spicy in the best way, though I wouldn't recommend it if you can't handle spice well. The setup is straightforward: you line up, pick your ingredients for the hotpot, and wait until your ticket number is called/showing on the screen. It can get pretty busy during peak hours, but seating is surprisingly easy to find! The only downsides I would say are that they close a bit earlier than I'd like (7pm on a Sunday), and the pricing can add up since it's based on the weight of your ingredients -- some veggies tend to be heavier than meat, which makes the total a little higher than expected. Overall, Tang Bar is a great casual spot for a quick, satisfying hotpot fix -- just come a bit earlier in the evening! read more

Tang Bar - Hot and Sour - Szechuan Near Me - San Francisco, California

Tang bar is sometimes a hit or miss. I went on a Friday night with some friends and we luckily beat the long line but it still took roughly 45 mins to get our order. For the past few years they opened, prices gradually increase every year as it's by weight so it's currently $16.99/lb and they do subtract the weight of the bowl. My go to broth is the just pickles but don't let the spice level fool you cuz it's definitely not mild LOL. Overall I would come back but not wait over 15 mins for it read more

Tang Bar - Szechuan Near Me - San Francisco, California

Lined up around 6:40pm on a Saturday and paid at the counter at 7:13pm. About a 30 minutes wait. You have a choice between 8 different broths or 4 different sauces for a more drier version. It is currently priced at $16.99/lb. There is a lot of options for building your own bowl. They got pretty much everything you typically find at a hot pot restaurant; protein, veggies & noodles. On my first visit I opted for the mushroom broth. I was surprised they gave a lot of shiitake mushrooms, which is basically a free topping. Score! The broth was flavorful with umami. My bowl came at just 0.85 lb so my total after tax is $15.69. Not bad. Especially when I shared it with my partner. Prior to paying there is a scale you could weigh your bowl to see where you are at but I don't think it was tared as it looked like my bowl was 2 lbs. So I was surprised when it was time to pay. I would have ordered more but in fact it was more than enough. After paying, it was a 20 minutes wait for it to be ready. Your number and name will come up on the monitor. By this time you should have managed to find a seat. There is a communal table which was cool. It has a pond in the middle with live goldfish! If I were to come back I would skip the wagyu beef and the lamb. The wagyu was so tough and chewy. The lamb was better but still both meats were cooked way too long. read more

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Love Tang Bar -- often find myself craving a big hot bowl of noodles, but this feels slightly more well-rounded as a meal than a normal noodle soup lol. It's a fun experience to grab whatever meat/veggies/noodle you want into a bowl, and the soup bases they have are yummy. I'm weak with spice so I always get the pickled sour soup which has a perfect mild kick. Tang Bar is in the Stonestown Mall and can get pretty busy around dinner time on the weekend -- the wait for them to cook your stuff can be kind of long (20 minutes) but you usually need that time to scour for a seat anyways since it gets packed. It's pay by weight, so your meal usually ranges from $17-$35 depending on how much you eat. read more

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First time here and first time at malatang. even though i'm always at stones. usually go for Kura. I got the Laksa soup and it wasn't too spicy. I spent $19.54 and my boyfriend spent $23. I had leftovers for mine. the wait was maybe 10 in line for the bowl the 20 for cooking. we came at a busy time. it's a little stressful getting seating when it's busy. don't be afraid to just as if people are saving seats at the same table. when it's busy it's just free for all. I would come again I think malatang probably better and cheaper in SJ. read more

Tang Bar - Szechuan Near Me - San Francisco, California

Always a good option to have in Stonestown! Love the freedom to choose whatever and however much you want in the bowl! Can get pricey quickly though based on the weight. All broth options are so good. Service is efficient. Place has plenty of seating. read more

Tang Bar - Szechuan Near Me - San Francisco, California

This is a fun self service hot pot in the Stonestown mall that can get quite busy! There is ample seating as well as options for to go. They have lots of options for meats, seafood veggies, and noodles. There was also a large selection of broth, we tried the Hint of spice broth and it was delicious! You can also get a side of sauce on the side for additional flavor! I thought there was a good variety and the bowls took about 10 minutes to cook. They have a really cool table with water flowing through it which entertained my toddler while we waited. High chairs for kids. My pro tip is get lots and lots of noodles! The ball is priced per pound and great for sharing if you and whoever you're with, want to get the same dish, or easy enough to get your own read more

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We decided to finally give this place a try. The choices at the bar is enormous. They provide plastic gloves to wear while you navigate with utensils to select your choices. Not sure it's the most hygienic because it's a bit of reach to get items in the rear. What if someone sneezes at the uncovered food? It's quite easy to exceed the weight volume to stay at the $17 price range. By the time we got to the counter, we already loaded up on $23 worth of food weight and I skimped on the carbs at the end. The only non spicy soup bar was chicken broth. I decided to try the one alarm soup and it was way too spicy for me. More like a 2 alarm heat. Next time I'll probably stick with the seafood items. It was very crowded the day before Xmas and others who came after had to scrounge around looking for a table. It was a 20 min wait for them to cook your food selections. Since there's no staff to wipe the tables, customers bus their trays to the rear where the dishwasher is. read more

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Gray spot at the Stone Galleria mall came here for some shopping and decided to have lunch here at the place is extremely busy. Seems like a lot of staff, but there's still an average of 20 minutes of wait time probably because of the holidays and everyone's at the restaurant. The options are great. I love getting malatang. My only fatigue would be that there should have a staff wipe the tables as customers finish their food. A turnover is pretty quick, but no one cleans up the tables after all the customers returned their bowls. read more

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Absolutely loved my visit to Tang Bar! From the moment I walked in, the amazing bohemian interior set the vibe. It had warm lighting, cool decor, and an atmosphere that felt both relaxed and special. The broth came out steaming hot with just a little kick that hit the perfect balance of flavor and spice without overpowering the ingredients. I loved that everything was so customizable too..picking my own mix of meats, veggies, noodles, and broth made it an experience, not just a meal. Service was smooth even during a busy lunch hour, and the quality of the ingredients really showed in every bite. If you're craving flavorful hot pot with a great aesthetic and friendly staff, Tang Bar is a must-try in San Francisco! read more

Tang Bar - Szechuan Near Me - San Francisco, California

I've kind of been a skeptic of Stonestown dining for years. You can say I'm a food snob. I recently dined at Supreme Dumpling though, and somehow got swayed. My friends and I were going to watch a movie at Regal in the evening, and wanted to get dinner prior. Supreme Dumpling was definitely off the table since it was a Friday night. Tang Bar was suggested by my three friends of the evening, each of them had a positive experience in the past. Tang Bar it was! I didn't know what to expect. It was a weird experience, lining up for this self-serve. Anyway, expect to put on some large food service gloves that don't fit you, to hold some large silver mixing bowl in which you self-serve and place whatever meats, fish, noodles and veggies you want to make your personal hotpot for the evening! It is a novel idea, especially coming to Stonestown during the pandemic, to make your personal hotpot! Nice. I added 1.5 lbs of food (wagyu, brisket, glass noodles, napa cabbage, random items I've never heard of) with "just a kick" broth. My friends were warning me it was "too much food" but "made sense for a first timer" and that I would "learn for next time." I ended up finishing all the food in my bowl, minus drinking all the broth. Everything was excellent. I also did love the broth though, and it was "just a kick" as described. Not too spicy, but just enough. All this was about $30, which seemed quite expensive IMO for a hot pot. It took about 12-15 mins to get my bowl, which was apparently not a long time at all. There were 4 of us in a group, and for a Friday night dinner, we frustratingly ate at the bar seating. The place was packed, and not tiny, but on the smaller side. There are some regular tables, but not enough - lots of bar seating type tables though for those individual diners. Ended our meal with bussing our tray and bowl to the dirty tray area, which was completely full. It was honestly horrible trying to configure your own tray amongst others of dirty ones - some diners had to touch other strangers' trays and bowls in order to get their tray/bowls on the dirty dish tray. Super disgusting. Overall I did really enjoy the food, and even joined their rewards club!!!! (sign up before you pay). But I will say the ambiance, and bussing table situation is annoying, and $30 is a high price to pay for those factors. I will return though. I think it's a fun concept with friends. read more

Tang Bar - Szechuan Near Me - San Francisco, California

Tang Bar is absolutely dangerous! I've been here about a hundred times before writing this review. 5 stars if the price was a little friendlier to my wallet ($15.99/lb). There are so many options: meats, noodles, veggies, etc. The variety is pretty extensive that there is something for everyone! I tried a few different broths and one of the dry mix but I don't know why I always think something will taste better than "Just a Kick" because nothing can compare! read more

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My first build-your-own Malatang! I usually prefer to do hot pot at home for volume and cost efficiency, but Tang Bar's a very solid option in the mall. I grabbed a bowl and the optional gloves and made my way down the line. The wide variety of ingredients was impressive but can be overwhelming, and it's easy to just keep adding toppings. I had to keep in mind the cost is by weight (minus the bowl's weight) and be mindful of what I really wanted and could actually finish. I got beef, lamb, fish balls, lotus root, enoki mushrooms, and wide sweet potato noodles with the "Just A Kick" Malatang broth. After cooking, they added crunchy beans, perhaps chickpeas, on top. My bowl definitely hit the spot, and I'm now obsessed with the chewy wide sweet potato noodles! I could definitely see myself coming back. read more

Tang Bar - "Just A Kick" broth - Szechuan Near Me - San Francisco, California

Very solid malatang spot in Stonestown! Lines can get quite long during peak hours, so going a little before the meal rush times can save you a lot of time in line and waiting for your order. The ordering process is very reminiscent of those self serve malatang places in China. You pile on ingredients from the line, and everything gets weighed at the end, and you are charged by weight. I believe it's around $20 per pound, and an order for my wife and I came out to be $46 after tax for about 2.06lbs. They have a few soup options, but the mild spicy (just a kick) was the perfect amount of spiciness for my low tolerance. You can taste the spice, but it's not overwhelmingly spicy to the point where it hurts. If you are more of a spice enjoyer, definitely go above the mild spicy since I don't feel like this place is as spicy as others. There is a seating area and turnover is pretty quick imo. You fill up your bowl, pay, then find a seat. There is hot and cold water, and you know it's authentic when they have the UV light for chopstick disinfection. You bus your own plate to the dish area. You can see your order when it's called on the big screen, which is nice. Just a solid experience overall, and would definitely come back if I find myself hungry in Stonestown! read more