Welcome to Qingshu Malatang & Nai Brother Fish

“ One of my go-to places for dinner in the area now. Choose your own ingredients soup place. Ingredients are healthy and fresh. <$10 easy if you don't put too much. Most I've ever paid is $15 when I added a ton of fresh fish fillet. So, good prices as well. And the experience is fun. Note that there is only one vegetarian broth at the moment, the tomato. ”

“ a genuine gem in the sunset! Opens late (til 10pm), perfect for chilly nights that yearn for a hot bowl of soup. Price is by weight! It’s $14.99/lb, but you can definitely do less than a lb and have plenty. So, if you’re only craving a small bite - this spot is great. Notable favs: - Wide vermicelli glass noodle - Decent sauce bar (garlic, sesame paste, black vinegar, green onion) - free iced oolong tea - the beef rolls, cow throat, pork tendon I love hotpot, and to have a huge bowl of tomato broth with all of my favorite things for $12? A plate of duck wings for $3? in SF that’s unheard of, but QingShu’s got you. ”

“ When I first wandered into this store, I let out an audible gasp. I wish I was kidding. This was such a unique concept (to me at least), I've never been at a hot pot place where you got to pick and choose your ingredients and then pay by the weight. Such an innovative idea! If you're someone like me with a limited stomach capacity, this is the place for you! You can get a perfectly portion bowl of hotpot without the fear of wasting anything. This would also be a perfect spot if you wanted a quick bite, the food is cooked very quickly and you can have your customized hot steaming bowl in under 15 minutes or so. I arrived around 5pm on a weekday, so there wasn't any line and seating was very open. I can safely say that I'll not only be back, but I'll also be bringing friends. This is such a perfect gem, I can't help but want to share it with others! ”

“ This soup was delicious. My friends got their make your own bowls and good selection of sides as well. Their hot chilli oil is a flavor bomb ”

“ This is hands down my favorite spot for Malatang in San Francisco. They’ve got tons of options, and the broth choices are amazing. I’m hooked on the Sichuan spicy broth — super flavorful and seriously satisfying. Just a tip: if you don’t eat a lot of spicy food, check with the staff before ordering because it can get pretty hot. But if you love spice, this is the place to go. Ordering is easy, the selection of meats and veggies is huge, and it’s perfect for nights when I don’t feel like cooking. The staff are always friendly, the vibe is calm and relaxed, and the prices are very reasonable. In a busy city like San Francisco, it’s rare to find somewhere that’s both quiet and delicious — this place checks all the boxes. ”

“ Excellent ingredients, great broth, spotless everywhere, free drinks an unexpected bonus. I decided to finally visit this restaurant after seeing it a few times and it did not disappoint. If you don't know what malatang is, you choose a bunch of ingredients and a soup and the staff cooks it for you. Everything looked pretty fresh, but I mostly had beef and lamb with ramen noodles in pork bone broth. After paying a little under $15, I was on my way to the sauce station when I saw that they also offered water, jasmine tea, and some kind of grapefruit juice drink for free. The tea was hot and not too strong. For the sauce, I chose to mix soy sauce with sesame paste and garlic because it's a reliable combination that works with anything. My order was brought out about five minutes after I paid. Everything was cooked well. The broccoli had a slight crunch, the fried tofu wasn't soggy, and the ramen was still a little chewy. The meats were all tender. I decided to try the broth and it had a rich flavor on its own. I finished feeling full and went to the restroom, where I was delighted to see it squeaky clean and smelling fresh. This is an excellent place to get malatang and the price ($14.99/lb) is comparable to other spots in the city. I'm sure their menu items are good too. ”

“ I love this place. 4.1 stars is shocking. I come here as much as possible and bring every single friend I can drag here. I love the Szechuan broth and the pork bone broth. It is pretty affordable and just delicious. This is my favorite restaurant in the whole city. What a little hidden gem. I highly recommend and the experience is so fun and different. The quality of the food is consistent. Just try it if you are thinking about it. It is a great spot in a great neighborhood and off the beaten path. ”

“ Delicious! Love the concept, all the ingredients were fresh and there was a ton of variety, and the final cooked soup was great! And it's reasonably priced (if you don't go too crazy). I got the green peppercorn broth with lamb, lotus, cabbage, and lots of mushrooms. Will definitely come back here to try all the other varieties. ”