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Fondue Chinoise

4.0 (200 reviews)
Closed • 5:00 pm - 10:30 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Two different broths
Destiny S.

This place was really great. The broth and meat tasted fantastic. We got brisket and pork belly and both were great in the broth. Staff is super nice and friendly! We went on a Friday night and the service was amazing. Def should try it!

Janice H.

The two workers there were both so passionate about the cuisine and created a friendly ambiance. Beef bone wintermelon broth was so amazing, we drank so many bowls and kept asking for refills! Foods were also so enjoyable. Was an amazing meal that warmed us up in the cold night!

Duong N.

First time here! The broth are amazing. The owner is super friendly. He helped us a lot during the dinner.

Mushroom, spicy beef, tomato broths
Katie K.

Right across the street from Monroe and a bunch of strip clubs, Fondue Chinoise is a very unassuming Chinese hot pot restaurant with massive red wooden doors. We went pretty late around 8 pm and there was still 3 other parties in front of us waiting to get seated. I will say the service was extremely slow here. We saw so many tables open for all of the waiting groups and then some but there were so few people working the hall that the clean up was slow and they just didn't have the bandwidth to seat us. We repeatedly had to ask for things that we had ordered and they were often getting tables mixed up with orders. We ended up waiting almost 30 mins to get seated and then more to start eating. Till the end of the meal we were never given cups for water (they had pitchers at each table) and they also didn't refill a lot of the ingredients in the sauce bar. I don't think it was bad service though, our guy only talked to us in Chinese and we were just communicating via vibes but he was able to get us what we needed when we asked. It was just hard to get a hold of anyone to begin with The tomato broth here was super yummy. It wasn't overly oily like other hot pot places and it was a good mix of tomato flavour and the rich broth. Overall the ingredients were pretty fresh and meat quality was pretty good.

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Crystal X.

Don't let the restaurant name fool you, this is the most authentic Chongqing hotpot you'll find in SF. They have great broths (my favorites are the pork bone and spicy sichuan), and their meats and vegetables are fresh. Their fried rice, pig blood rice cake, and brown sugar sticky rice cakes are really good. The owner is also sweet and friendly. Would recommend for an authentic hotpot experience!

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Absolutely incredible- best hot pot I have had in a long time! The ingredients are so fresh and flavorful, and there is a very wide selection on the menu! We had the 2 soups, mushroom and beef bone broth and both were so rich and had deep flavor! The service is amazing, and they helped us order a really good combination and the perfect amount. Really made our day- definitely will be back!

强烈推荐麻辣牛肉切片!牛肉片很入味 然后土豆片熟的很快也很入味 炒饭也推荐

I highly recommend the Spicy Beef Slices! They are so flavorful. The potato slices also cook quickly and soak up all the sauce perfectly. The fried rice is another must-try. The owner is super welcoming, and the bingfen (ice jelly) features real rose and osmanthus--the floral aroma is incredible!"

Choose 2 Base Pot Fresh Tofu Veggie Combo Basket Napa Cabbage Fried Bean Curd Fried Tofu Premium Fatty Beef
Anne C.

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 touch Overall 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.

Fried Rice
Michelle Z.

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 :)

Adel W.

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.

Buchi M.

I had an absolutely wonderful dining experience at this hotpot restaurant. The staff were attentive and friendly, and I really appreciated the little touches . It's a great place to enjoy a delicious meal with friends or family. Highly recommended!

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3 months ago

Beef bone broth was gold and Great service! Definitely will go back next time we visit San Francisco!

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3 months ago

Amazing customer service!!! Super yummy food too, def recommend stopping by and trying it out

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The food was terrible, the service was bad, and they forced you to tip. Don't come here! You'll regret it, and it's very expensive.

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5 months ago

Good food, good service, and handsome boss. Recommend ordering 酸梅汤, perfectly fit hot pot.

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4 months ago

tried their traditional beef hot pot. The sliced meat was very tender and the savory broth was packed with great flavor.

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5 months ago

Amazing food, very good mala hotpot! Their sauce bar is also the best. We've been here a few times and every time it's great

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11 months ago

Great hotpot! Fresh ingredients, tasty broth, and very friendly service. I'll definitely come back!

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1 year ago

Food was very good and their is a wide variety of options to put in the hot pot and the service was great

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The should update their hours - we parked n walked couple blocks only to find out it closed n opens at 5 but the times dont say that smh

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11 months ago

very nice restaurant and authentic hotpot! The owner is super nice really like the customer service

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4.2(482 reviews)
0.3 mi•Chinatown
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Four Kings was such a great date night spot in Chinatown! Everything we ordered was delicious, and…read morethe meal was a highlight from start to finish. Don't skip the Mapo Spaghetti, clay pot, XO escargot, or fried squab. We loved trying the different dishes, and these are all worth ordering. Definitely come hungry and save room for dessert, because that was too good to miss! Beyond the food, the decor gives the restaurant so much character and makes it a fun setting for a night out. The service was impeccable throughout our meal, with an attentive team that made us feel well taken care of. Between the delicious food, great atmosphere, and excellent service, Four Kings made for a memorable evening. Highly recommend for date night!

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YH-Beijing Duck House

4.3(431 reviews)
2.3 mi•Lower Haight
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Hipster vibe
LGBTQ friendly

I have been here close to 10 times in the last year -- so surprised I haven't reviewed it yet?…read more My order is always the general tso's chicken, veggie chowmein & depending on the weather the hot/sour soup. Always request for chilli oil (love this on my noodles). This is truly my comfort meal! I crave this after a long tiring week and it instantly rejuvenates me. I almost always dine-in and service is always great. Excellent for groups of all sizes - I brought 11 of my friends here once and we were able to get a res 2 days in advance! Overall, only good things!

Food was good, quality was high, but prices also ran high for the portions served…read more We came in on a weekend before noon and it was surprisingly quiet. We ordered the duck soup, which doesn't actually have any meat in it (it wasn't super clear from the menu, but it is literally mostly broth). The taste was light and fragrant, so good for people who don't like duck, but I was hoping for more of the ducky essence, which it didn't quite have. The duck fried rice was more generous in its portion of meat and it smelled heavenly. The dessert salted egg yolk custard buns were very good, but I wish they left us the lid for the steamer so that the extra bun (the serving is 3) could stay warm while we ate. I'd be very interested to come back for the Peking Duck, but you really should have more than two people if you're ordering it, since it's a lot of food, and they don't offer half orders.

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Harborview Restaurant & Bar - Dim sum much?

Harborview Restaurant & Bar

4.0(2k reviews)
0.5 mi•Financial District
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Outdoor seating
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Classic Chinese food done very well. Overall, this place is busy and parking is hard to find even…read morewith two garages! But the effort is worth it. The food is delicious and on a high level. I even went 45 minutes out of my way just to go there. Just be aware that if you want the dim sum experience there is much more during lunch. FOOD: Wonderful. We had a wide variety of food. Honey BBQ Pork, Peking Roast Duck, Harborview Beef, Baked BBQ Bun, Xiao Long Bao, Kung Pao Chicken, and Garlic Honey Chicken. Honey BBQ Pork was surprisingly good! Loved it. Roast duck was exactly what a good Chinese restaurant should serve which is NOT a given. Baked BBQ Bun was excellent (not to be confused with cha siu bao which has a different texture and taste). Garlic Honey Chicken was terrific. Similar to orange chicken but a bit more sweet and a tiny bit less tangy. Not really garlicky at all. Kung Pao Chicken was good but not exceptional and the Harborview Beef was tasty but a lot like teriyaki beef jerky. I think it was way overcooked. SERVICE: Good portions and packaged really well. We did take out and they had it packaged and ready on time. Too bad they don't have it available downstairs so you have to either wait for the literal two person elevator or climb up and down the stairs. COST: A bit pricey but at least you get what you paid for. It's hard to find this high quality Chinese food so if you're lucky enough, go and try it. My favorite is still Begoni Bistro in Chinatown but this one is definitely worth it and I might change my mind if I get to try the lunch!

I came by for an early Tuesday dinner for 3. Although we didn't have a reservation, we were still…read moreable to be seated and quickly. The restaurant has a bit of a nicer / upscale ambiance (so wish I'd dressed nicer but alas). We ordered the bbq pork buns, Szechuan spicy sauce cold chicken, half roasted duck with wraps, braised tofu with vegetables, and these scallion spinach noodles. BBQ Pork Buns: I loved the bbq pork buns. The bun itself was kind of light and slightly sweet (reminded me of the pineapple buns at Mei Lai Wah in NYC), and the pork inside was tasty as well. Szechuan Spicy Sauce Cold Chicken: Then we got the cold chicken, which was not bad. The chicken itself was really tender but I do feel like the sauce wasn't anything special - it tasted very similar to store bought Lao Gan Ma, with only a very slight, imperceptible difference. Roasted Duck w/Wraps: These were quite solid - the skin was thin, crispy, with the fat largely removed. I was slightly expecting the thinner authentic wraps vs. the thicker bao buns but these were still good. Scallion Spinach Noodles: These were probably my least favorite. They were lacking in flavor (had to ask for some salt). With salt, it was maybe slightly better? The noodles have a scallion flavor that is just sooo light and subtle, it tastes plain. And so, if I came back, I'd definitely opt for a different noodle dish. Braised Tofu w/Vegetables: Lastly, we all unanimously enjoyed this dish. It was a generous portion of tofu, and the sauce was rich that was easily soaked up by the tofu and vegetables. There were a few shiitake mushrooms that soaked up the flavor amazingly that I wished there were more. However, it's pretty typical vs. other cheaper Chinese restaurants, so I don't know if there was anything necessarily standout about it if you've had this before. Still enjoyed it of course. Overall, we had a nice dinner that we were all pretty full from. That being said, our bill actually wasn't as bad as I thought it'd be especially for SF (came out to little bit less than $50 per person including the 18% service charge they put in). I think the food was quite good, but unless I'm explicitly wanting to go for the more upscale vibe, I'd probably opt for a cheaper more mom-and-pop Chinese restaurant as the food quality would likely be pretty similar.

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