Fondue Chinoise

Hands down favorite hot pot in the city. They are super nice, quick service, and a great place to eat with friends. Id go out of my way to bring people here. Hot pot is my favorite thing to do with family/friends/dates and I will always go here :)

Fantastic hot pot experience! The broth was rich and flavorful, the ingredients were incredibly fresh, and the service was attentive and friendly. A perfect spot for a cozy, satisfying meal with friends or family!

I literally always thought this place did Fondue from the name! Finally visited after looking for hotpot in Chinatown, and they do not do AYCE. I think at the end of the day the prices are a bit steep, but the interior decor and service are nice! I liked the pork bone broth more than the tomato.

Been meaning to try this place for years and finally tried for the first time. Came on a Friday night and surprisingly not too busy, my friends and I did end up waiting like 30 minutes to get seated but it took us a while to get our full party here anyways.Cute decor and very nicely designed menu! I thought they had probably the coolest menu out of all the hotpot restaurants I've had in the bay. The meat quality was pretty good too, I thought the soup was okay, nothing bad but nothing spectacular, probably better than a lot of the ayce hotpots though.Overall would come back for a big group gathering given the spacious seating, but there wasn't anything too memorable that I felt like a game changer for me

A decent hotpot spot, with 3 different types of spice levels for the mala hotpot broth. There's a variety of dishes to choose from - including some very authentic Chinese dishes and drinks also!Service was alright, it takes a while to get their attention, but they always give you complimentary dessert at the end which is a nice touchOverall a nice ambience but is a bit costly and there are better AYCE places for value, but Fondue Chinoise is a good place for mala hotpot broth.

Decent spot for hot pot, but definitely on the pricier side. The Signature Spicy Beef Tallow Pot soup base (we got mild spicy) was definitely too spicy for us and we were sweating the entire timeNothing particularly special about the dishes though. We got the USDA Prime Angus Ribeye (smaller portion than expected but good quality meat), pork belly (one of the stars of the night, not too fatty but very tender), fish balls (pretty solid), veggie combo (decent value and variety of veggies), and a few othersIt ended up being even more expensive than the AYCE hot pot spot in Chinatown (this restaurant is located on the outskirts/neighboring locale), so probably will go there instead next timeAmbiance was quite spacious and it definitely felt very comfortable with the high ceilings and distance across tables. Staff were very nice and accommodating

Pretty good hotpot for a decent price! Went late night with a group of friends (around 9pm) and it was fairly empty. We got seated without a wait and were able to order quickly as well. We split the tomato and pork bone broth and both were good! Lots of sauces available. Really liked the oyster and sesame sauces. Their chili oil has a big kick to it!We ordered a variety of hot pot ingredients, but I enjoyed the fried dough sticks (youtiao) and fried rice the most (although it's quite oily; it has great flavor though). Everything else was pretty standard for hotpot. All the food came out very fast and staff were very friendly and accommodating.Would recommend if you're looking for a solid hotpot spot in the area :)

Great family owned hotpot place. Prices are super reasonable and both food & service are great. This has been my go to hotpot place for a while.

It was absolutely fantastic! We opted for the tomato soup base and the hot soup paste, both of which were rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. The tomato base had a comforting tanginess, while the hot soup paste added just the right amount of spice and zechuan. Service was excellent! The variety of vegetables and meats were all fresh and cooked to perfection in the broth. Every bite was a delightful combination of textures and flavors. This was an incredible dining experience, and I can't wait to go back for more! Perfect for the cold nights in SF!

The food was soooooo good and the lady was kind and nice!!After we finished meal she recommended a dessert and that one was also perfect