# Tang Bar > Tang Bar — Szechuan restaurants in San Francisco, CA. ## Key facts - **URL**: https://frankiapp.com/business/tang-bar-12448 - **Type**: Restaurants - **Cuisine**: Szechuan - **Location**: San Francisco, CA - **Address**: 3251 20th Ave Level 2, San Francisco, CA 94132, US - **Phone**: 16282709876 - **Website**: https://tangbar.us - **Menu**: https://www.yelp.com/menu/tang-bar-san-francisco - **Coordinates**: 37.727837, -122.47717 - **Claimed**: unclaimed - **Vibes**: Casual ## About Tang Bar is a Szechuan restaurant located on Level 2 of Stonestown Mall at 3251 20th Ave in San Francisco. The spot specializes in malatang, a build-your-own hot pot experience where you select your ingredients and broth and the kitchen cooks everything to order. Pricing is pay-by-weight, so you only pay for what you pick, which suits solo diners and groups alike. The casual atmosphere works well for family outings, date nights, and quick weekday meals. Guests frequently praise the Laksa broth and the Sweet and Spicy sauced noodles as standout choices. Vegan and vegetarian options are also available. ## Hours - Monday: 11am - 8pm - Tuesday: 11am - 8pm - Wednesday: 11am - 8pm - Thursday: 11am - 8pm - Friday: 11am - 9pm - Saturday: 11am - 9pm - Sunday: 11am - 7pm ## Highlights - **Build-your-own malatang** — Pick your ingredients and broth, and the kitchen cooks everything fresh to order. - **Pay-by-weight pricing** — You only pay for what you select, so there is no waste and no fixed set price. - **Bold Szechuan flavours** — Strong, aromatic broths capture the deep spice and fragrance of Szechuan cooking. - **Vegan and vegetarian friendly** — A wide ingredient selection includes plant-based options to suit different diets. ## Amenities - Vegan - Vegetarian - Parking - Google Pay - Apple Pay - Credit Card - Outdoor Seating - Free Wi-Fi - Delivery - Take Out - Wheelchair Friendly - TV - Proofof Vaccination Required - Staff Wears Masks ## FAQ ### Where is Tang Bar located? Tang Bar is on Level 2 of Stonestown Mall at 3251 20th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132. Parking is available on site. ### What are Tang Bar's opening hours? Tang Bar is open Monday through Thursday from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. ### What type of food does Tang Bar serve? Tang Bar serves Szechuan cuisine with a focus on malatang, a build-your-own hot pot style dish. You choose from a wide selection of ingredients and a broth of your choice, then the kitchen cooks it all for you. The menu caters to meat-eaters, vegetarians, and vegans alike. ### How does the ordering process work at Tang Bar? You browse the ingredient selection, pick everything you want in your pot, and hand it over to the kitchen. At the end, your bowl is weighed and you pay based on the weight of what you ordered. This pay-by-weight model means you only ever pay for what you actually want. ### What are popular items at Tang Bar? Diners frequently highlight the malatang as the star of the menu, with the Laksa broth earning particular praise. The Sweet and Spicy sauced noodles are another favourite, with one reviewer describing around 2.5 lbs of noodles for approximately $45. The bold, aromatic broths are a recurring reason guests return. ### What is Franki? Franki is a restaurant discovery app that helps you find great places to eat through real video reviews from actual diners. You can browse reviews, photos, and videos of Tang Bar on Franki, and earn cash back when you dine there. Download Franki on the App Store or Google Play to start exploring. ### Is Tang Bar good for groups or families? Yes, the build-your-own format works especially well for groups and families since everyone can customise their own bowl. The casual setting suits everything from family dinners to hangouts with friends, and outdoor seating is also available. ### Does Tang Bar have options for vegetarians and vegans? Tang Bar offers both vegan and vegetarian options as part of its ingredient selection, so plant-based diners can fully participate in the malatang experience. ### How can I contact Tang Bar or learn more? You can reach Tang Bar by phone at (628) 270-9876 or browse more about them at tangbar.us. To explore the menu before your visit, head to the Tang Bar menu on Yelp. ## Reviews ### user_1ac460 — 4.3/5 · Jul 11, 2025 Is good that you can make your own food ### caramello — 5.0/5 · Oct 4, 2025 Super popular! Got the Sweet & Spicy sauced noodles. About 2.5 lbs of goodness = about $45 ### nomtasticfoods — 5.0/5 · Jun 1, 2021 This Szechuan gem in Stonestown Mall serves amazing malatang, which is like hot pot, but you choose your ingredients and broth and they cook it all to perfection for you! ### vvveats — 4.5/5 · Feb 27, 2023 Pay per pound hot pot restaurant. Great for when you dont want ayce ### vvveats — 5.0/5 · Aug 29, 2024 Are you ever too full from a full order of hot pot? Then this pay what you order spot is perfect for you. There is a wide array of options to choose from, just put everything you want in the pot. Then at the end they weigh it and you just pay for what you picked. ### bojackmccoy — 4.3/5 · Aug 20, 2025 Standard make-your-own quasi-hotpot place (think YGF and Zhangliang Malatang). Really easy to over-portion when grabbing ingredients so be careful! Also, vegetarians beware: a piece of meat (intestine 🤢) accidentally made its way into my bowl… ### user_865226773 — 5.0/5 · Jul 21, 2025 Great malatang ### silverbananajumps226 — 4.3/5 · Nov 23, 2025 Laksa Broth is the best one! ### user_865226773 — 5.0/5 · Oct 31, 2025 Great malatang ### ambertigersleeps750 — 4.3/5 · Mar 27, 2026 Super yummy malatang as always! Only complaints are that the mild spicy was lowkey really spicy and wish there was a sauce bar.