Tang Bar - Reviews

This is hands down one of my favorite hot pot spots in SF! While it can be a bit pricey, I definitely recommend trying it when you can. It's almost always busy, but the wait in line goes by fast. There can be a bit of a wait for your selected broth after choosing your ingredients, so you may have to check up on your order every now and then, especially when it gets really busy.

I visited this restaurant with my brother and boyfriend, and we shared dishes. The variety of food was impressive, offering noodles, meats, and vegetables. Sharing made the price reasonable. I particularly enjoyed the laksa soup and the sweet potato noodles and tofu, which were great ingredients. However, one must be careful not to accumulate expensive items made from cheaper materials. Unfortunately, they ran out of the tomyum soup by 3 pm. The self-service aspect means you get your own items. Overall, it was a pleasant stop during our shopping trip, and we found a cozy nook that felt secluded and nice for catching up with friends.

I've been to Tang Bar quite often, and it's always consistent. The food is excellent, earning a perfect 5/5. While the staff can be helpful, you might need to be patient with communication. The atmosphere is also rated highly at 5/5. Parking can be somewhat difficult to find, but the free parking lot is a plus. For lunch, the price per person is between $10–20, and there was no wait.

My experience at Stonestown was generally nice. While the restaurant can be quite busy, making the eating atmosphere challenging at times, this is not the fault of the establishment. The food was rated a 5, and the service also received a 5. The atmosphere itself was rated a 5. Parking can be somewhat difficult to find, but free parking is available in the lot.

My experience was a bit of a mixed bag. While the food tasted good, there was an issue with the order. I received kelp and a vegetable, which I specifically did not want as I hate kelp and don't eat vegetables. The restaurant offered to remake the order, but the long line meant the cooking time would be too extensive. Despite the order mix-up, the food itself was enjoyable.

My experience at this restaurant was that it's expensive but yummy. I highly recommend taking the broth home to use again to recoup some of the money. Make sure to bring a plastic bag from home, otherwise, they will charge you 25 cents for a bag. They do offer free plastic soup containers, though.

I've eaten here twice and found the food to be delicious. However, the “pay by the weight” format can lead to unexpected costs at checkout. For instance, a veggie bowl is charged the same as a meat bowl, and items like mussels with shells on can quickly increase the weight. This system doesn't work as well as a yogurt shop, but the food is great nonetheless. I suggest a more Chipotle-style approach where employees build your bowl for you.

My experience at this restaurant was that the price was kind of high, which could be personal as I tend to eat a lot. This is because they count the food by weight. I would always rather go to a buffet than here.

For my to-go order, I requested spinach, Roma lettuce, glass noodles, and enoki. When I opened the order, I didn’t see them! Oh my god 😓

Today I went to Tang Bar with my girlfriend. It was very crowded, to the point where I almost felt sick. I ordered the dried spicy dish, but the food was not good. Specifically, the noodles were still watery, indicating they weren't cooked properly. Additionally, items like octopus were covered in a lot of ice and needed to be defrosted. 😌 It was expensive and not worth the cost. I will not be returning. Thanks.