M Pot

A super welcomed addition to the neighborhood! Malatang was just what was missing around here, M Pot delivers it with fresh ingredients, flavorful broth, and reasonable pricing. The inside is well lit and decorated with some artwork, with a good amount of seats, and the service was great and efficient. There is great variety in the selection of ingredients, such as meat, mushrooms, tofu, noodles, sausages, meatballs etc. The broth is nothing out of the ordinary, just simple beef broth with your choice of non spicy, mild, medium, or super spicy, we went with the mild option and would definitely come back to try the medium or more.

Wow!! I'm so happy this place opened so close to my home! A flavorful spicy comforting broth awaits you here! There are all sorts of spice levels - including basic. So it's for everyone! I absolutely adored the classic beef and I got the highest spicy and it hit the spot! Loved the beef tendon, fried tofu rolls- those were my favorite add ons! Must try this! Family owned and they are so friendly and amazing!

This is a nice addition to Clemente Street for spicy hot pot of various varieties. Malatang the numbing Chinese flavor was our draw in to the store, but they have many other versions of soups such as laksa and tom yum. The beef broth was a little weak, but the numbing flavor was quite strong. You pick all of your ingredients and we enjoyed all except we found we didn't like the yam noodles. The staff was really nice and helpful and the interior was modern yet with a little bit of classic Chinese art. Really looking forward to trying this place again and trying the other flavors and ingredients. We are omnivores but we would like to come back and try it with totally vegan soup and ingredients option.

Super chill atmosphere and delicious food! The ingredients are always fresh and the broths are flavorful without being overly greasy. Lovely ambience with calm music. Not blasting, so perfect for solo lunch, a date, or a sleeping baby. Neighborhood gem.

Great variety of malatang ingredients including beef tripe and quail eggs, two of my favourites! The broths are also flavourful and delicious. I come here often for a quick dinner. A great addition to Clement St.

SO GOOD! I’m so glad a malatang spot opened in The Richmond since I kept going to Berkeley for some. The space was incredibly clean while the service was excellent. I wish the bone broth was a bit creamier, but was nonetheless yummy.

The food here was delicious and the store itself feels refined and clean. You choose what raw ingredients you want for your soup, the. The staff cook it for you. The service was really fast and everything in my soup was cooked perfectly. The panna cotta desserts were also really good. Will definitely be back here!

Beef broth was very oily, but not so flavorful. Vegan broth was fishy. Root veggies didn't get cooked thoroughly. No dry pot option. Zhangliang in Berkeley is much better.

A lovely choose-your-own meats and veggies hotpot spot in the Inner Richmond. There are multiple broths to choose from that they warm up for you and is included with your order. The owner was super sweet, all the workers were super attentive and very helpful. The place is clean and there is plenty of seating, even a long table for bigger parties.

Cozy Malatang Gem in Inner Richmond! O R D E R E D we came here with three people so we each got our own malatang bowl. V E R D I C T I'm so glad to have a solid malatang spot right here in the Inner Richmond with M Pot. At $15.99/lb, the pricing is on par with other popular spots like YGF, Tang Bar, and ZhangLiang, but what really sets M Pot apart is its homey atmosphere. It's a smaller restaurant with about 8 tables, giving it a cozy, intimate vibe that makes dining here feel warm and welcoming. The ingredients are fresh, the broth is flavorful, and the service has that personal touch that you don't always get at larger chain spots. They ALSO have this ADDICTING green sauce that makes me think it's a cilantro based sauce, a pesto sauce, I don't really know but whatever it is, it's just like the green sauce from Shabu Club and I love that sauce! If you're craving malatang and want a spot that feels a bit more laid-back while still delivering on quality and taste, M Pot is definitely worth a visit. I'll be back for sure! Did I mention they also have homemade tanghulu for dessert if you have a sweet tooth!

It was good; I unfortunately can't remember much but went the day after Christmas with my boyfriend and a friend. I finished my entire bowl! Nothing alarming to point out. They have a duck soup! But I opted for their bone broth. It's worth giving this place a go!

===TL;DR=== - $15.99/ lb ===TMI=== Not good. Limited selection but has all the key items that people care for. Only have 2 soup base: beef bone broth or vegetarian tomato broth. You also get to choose your spicy level - non spicy, mild, medium, extra spicy. They also have a sauce bar provided but not that extensive. The malatang was not good. I got the spicy beef one and the soup was bland, almost felt like it didn't mend with the food. My mom described her tomato soup as the canned ones - not good. The saddest part was I don't think the sauce bar save the meal. Honestly, I'd rather take a trek to Tang Bar in Stonestown for the same price.

Cute hot pot place in the Richmond. It's the type of place where you pick out your hot pot ingredients and the cost is determined by the weight. And they cook it for you. They have a great veggie and noodle selection, and some meats/seafood too. After you pick your ingredients, you chose a soup at the counter. They also have a small sauce bar where you can get a small dish of sauce and they also have cilantro or green onion to use for the sauces or put in your soup directly. I got the duck soup, medium spicy. It was so good! The soup was very flavorful and it was a nice amount of spice. I definitely felt the mala numbing spice. I went on a Thursday night and there were a few other diners but it wasn't too busy. Definitely worth a visit if you want some hotpot! I wanted to try the tanghulu but they were out so definitely will have to go back to get some!

Yummmmmm. After our usual grocery shopping trip for vegetables on Clement, my spouse and I decided that it was time for dinner and since it was very cold, we thought soup would be the best option. We came upon M Pot while walking back to our car and decided to stop by for dinner. The restaurant is small but has a lot of seating. The service is quick and the person who helped us get settled was very nice. They have a variety of options for veggies, meats, seafood and noodles. I got a mix of veggies, some fish ball with roe, tofu and yam noodles. The minimum weight is about .80lb and for that amount of weight, it is a pretty good amount of items in the bowl of soup. There are 5 broths to choose from: beef bone, tomato, laksa, yom tum and pork and you pick which level of spice you want. I opted for the medium while my spouse got the extra spicy- he was very brave but also, the heat was evident based on the sweat on his forehead. We both got the classic beef bone broth and picked the items we wanted. The food was great and just what we needed on this chilly evening! They have a sauce station which had a few options but were very complementary to the soup. We will need to come back to try the other soup bases!

After several visits to M Pot, I can confidently say this place has become my absolute favorite destination for a quick meal that hits the right spot. Their tomato broth is nothing short of amazing. Rich, hearty, and packed with flavor. Everytime I return, I find myself craving it even more. The broth has this deep, savory-sweet balance that's just perfect, and the richness lingers in the best way possible. The star of my meal is always the beef tendon and beef slices. The tendon is consistently tender, practically melting in your mouth, while the beef slices are thin, juicy, and soak up the broth's flavors beautifully. The freshness and quality of the ingredients are evident with every bite. Their yam noodles have also become a must-order for me because they add such a fun, chewy texture that pairs perfectly with the broth, veggies, and meats. It's the kind of dish that leaves you feeling satisfied but still wanting more, even after you're full. Beyond the food, what keeps me coming back is the impeccable service. The staff is always friendly and attentive and ensuring we have everything we need throughout the meal. The ambiance is cozy and welcoming, making it an ideal spot for either a casual night out or a celebratory meal. After multiple visits, I can confidently give M Pot 5 stars. They consistently deliver a top-notch experience, and I can't wait for my next visit! PROTEIN POWER for a very affordable price!!

Amazing service. Even though the restaurant is more like a self-serve, the waitress checked on us regularly if we're ok. I like the concept of picking all the ingredients on my own and having them weigh what I picked. Regular (ayce) hotpot is usually pretty wasteful since people tend to order too much to make their money worth. I think their broth can be hotter (temp). Mine became cool very quickly. The laksa broth can be a little thicker too, my broth felt a little too watery for me. Their sauce selection is pretty good, but the hot sauce can be spicier! Next time I'd order spicier broth to make up for the less spicy hot sauce. This is my new favorite hot pot place. Hope it doesn't become too crowded in the future.

yummy malatang!! the minimum weight for your bowl is 0.80lbs. the inside of the restaurant is small, but i saw that they combined a few tables for a very large group! there were a good amount of ingredients to choose from, and all of the options looked fresh! my partner got the duck broth (medium spicy), and i tried the classic bone broth (extra spicy). i really like spicy food, and i've been to malatang places before where i can't taste the sichuan pepper. i'm happy to report that the extra spicy level at this restaurant definitely has that classic numbing malatang flavor!! the broth isn't overly salty & the food came out pretty quick! i like how the sauce bar is really clean and organized, and i also like how lemon slices are an option here. there was no more tanghulu left by saturday evening, so i'll be coming back in the future to try this!!

Small local shop that only has about 25 seats Pick your own ingredients - huge variety of everything you would want in hotpot Good diversity of soup options & i appreciate not everything has numbing (mala) spice Good value for money compared to AYCE hotpot since you can control portions and pick more variety without being fearful of waste (also if you dont like to eat the same thing as your friends, this is a great option) Limited dipping sauces but not really needed given how flavorful the broths are

Came here with my partner and his friends who suggested this place for dinner on a Friday night. I was actually impressed and liked their system of making your own hotpot bowl. They do have a certain weight minimum which you want to keep in mind. I wasn't super hungry, but I made it just barely to the minimum and even the lady who rang me up smiled about it lol. You can pick your broths and spice level as well while you weigh it. They take it in the back at put those broths and spice levels in there for you and then shortly you get it delivered to your table. In ingredients, quality, and price point was very on par with what I'd expect. A good gem in the area for sure!

A super welcomed addition to the neighborhood! Malatang was just what was missing around here, M Pot delivers it with fresh ingredients, flavorful broth, and reasonable pricing. The inside is well lit and decorated with some artwork, with a good amount of seats, and the service was great and efficient. There is great variety in the selection of ingredients, such as meat, mushrooms, tofu, noodles, sausages, meatballs etc. The broth is nothing out of the ordinary, just simple beef broth with your choice of non spicy, mild, medium, or super spicy, we went with the mild option and would definitely come back to try the medium or more. I would love to have a bit more variety in the broth flavors, like laksa etc, but there is nothing wrong with what M Pot is offering!

Tried M Pot out a couple weeks ago and I really liked it! I like Tang Bar a lot, but the wait is always so long and it's packed. Service at M Pot was really quick, the restaurant wasn't crowded at all, and ingredient selection was as varied as a larger malatang chain. I chose the laksa soup broth, and while it wasn't authentic laksa, it was still quite good and flavorful! I've heard good things about the tomato broth, so I'm excited to try that one next. Would be awesome to have a dry pot option in the future too. I also really like the fact that you get seated before getting up to choose your ingredients. It takes out the stress of having to nab a spot while balancing a huge bowl of hotpot. Ambiance of the restaurant is cozy and relaxed - I'd definitely come back again. I hope M Pot stays around in the neighborhood for a long time!

Small but efficient spot on clement st. You fill your bowl with raw items and then they weight it and charge you 15.99/lb. You choose your soup base and spice level and they prepare it in the back. The service was friendly and very helpful. I loved the multiple soup base options they had. The sauce selection was also great.

Cozy Malatang hot pot spot. You can pick out your own ingredients, choose the broth, and they will cook everything for you. I picked Tom yum Broth and it was delicious. Be sure to try their special green sauce, it was so addicting. Price: $15.99/lb

It looks like a relatively new malang restaurant. Minimal seating but the place was relatively empty on a sat afternoon I got the medium tom yum. It definitely had a good kick to it. Very clean and good ingredients. I would come back again

Terrific malatang restaurant. We were impressed by the high quality ingredients to choose from as well as the diversity of options. It was fun to customize my hot pot with fried tofu, beef, lotus root, pumpkin, bok choy and soba. The atmosphere was relaxed and the service was quick and friendly. I love the idea of coming back and creating another hot pot with the endless options!

you can choose your own ingredients to add to your malatang! they have a variety of vegetables and meats to choose from as well as sauces! the staff here was so kind and the place was very clean.

Took ~15 min to seat us for table of 2, Quant modern place. Clean and well lit. It's a self serve buffet style where you select your ingredients and then they cook up soup/noodle in the back and serve it to you. $15.99 per lbs. Mine was 2 lbs and my daughter 1 lbs. my eyes was bigger than my stomach and I put too many competing flavors. Next time I need to think before piling on. One star off because my daughter and I have tummy ache next day. Service was also slow tho friendly.

"Custom" made bowl of hot, savory, spicy noodle soup...YUM! Select your own items of fresh vegetables, mushrooms, tofu, seafood, beef, pork, other proteins, etc.; put them in a bowl with your selection from a variety of noodles, choose a savory soup/broth base and with in a few minutes a bowl of hot deliciousness will be set in front of you. Nom Nom Nom!

If the photo of the fishball roe hasn't intrigued you enough, I hope my review does. I would absolutely come again and enjoy the warmth of Jenny, who was working. Plus, I picked up the phone when I asked about the fishball types they had. So you walk in, there's a self-serve area, and you fill it with a wide assortment of ingredients (Jenny also asked if we had any suggestions). You weigh your bowl, select spice level and broth, then head to your seat. They cook it and bring it out to you. You enjoy the deliciousness and pay! I am genuinely shocked. I don't have photos. It must have been because I was too busy eating and enjoying it. I am soooo glad this place exists. I can save all the hotpot prep and get my fix'n here :) I recommend it as a nice alternative to ayce spots. I also haven't found a spot that hits the mark for flavor levels as much M Pot.

decided to try somewhere new and had a pretty good experience! it's you typical malatang place where you fill your bowl with ingredients and choose a soup base and pay per pound (the only difference is you pay after instead of when you weigh the bowl). the inside of the store is well lit and clean and the server was very nice. the price here is great and the mild beef bone broth is amazing (not too spicy so i recommend going up in spice level if you're looking for heat). there's a great variety of ingredients, a wide drink selection in the fridge and a nice sauce bar as well. they also have a green house sauce that taste a bit like horseradish with a citrus that pairs so well with the fattier meat options!

Soft opening. Malatang is now at the space formerly occupied by T Phoenix. They serve Malatang (numbing and spicy) soup with lots of fresh ingredients that you pick out yourself on the shelves and by the pound. The restaurant then takes what you picked out and cook it for you in either the beef soup or the tomato soup. You can also choose to add beef and or lamb to your soup. And then choose how spicy you want it. We tried both with beef broth, one non-spicy and one mild. Even though the broth my husband chose were non-spicy, it was still numbing. My mild spicy was quite spicy but I do like it. Friendly attentive service. Hope they do well here on Clement.

We had the below and would recommend this restaurant if you are in the mood for picking out various ingredients in your soup. This was a fun and delicious experience and we'll be back. My fav: Tomato broth with shrimp skewer, assorted fish balls, lotus root, bamboo, spinach ramen, a choy, assorted tofus, yam noodle knot, tripe, and beef chuck roll Beef bone broth with beef ingredients, fish balls, tofus, and soba noodles. The gathering of the ingredients for the bowl reminded me of grocery shopping, as the ingredients are presented on a wall of shelves. I was able to pick out the freshest ingredients for my yummy bowl. Ambiance was casual and good for family/friend gatherings and dates. Service is self-service as you gather ingredients and then staff weighs and cooks your soup and ingredients in the kitchen.

I like the interior design, looks clean, modern and neat. The staff is attentive and accommodative. They don't have as many topping selections as other malatang, but that is fine, what knocked off 3 points are the food qualities. There are molds on corn, the veggie turns yellow, the fish fillet smells stink, my bowl of malatang has other leftover food. (assume the chef didn't clean the cooking pot and just reused it.) Luckily I am not allergic to certain food or vegetarian. Hopefully they can seriously improve the qualities of food. I work nearby and really want it to be my goto restaurant since tasty pot is closed.

My tomato broth was gooey vs. brothy. I asked for mild spice but could taste none. Some ingredients had a frozen taste to it. Their in-house sauce was good. Since it's relatively new, hoping they will improve over time.

The food is delicious and has many ingredients to choose from. Love the mala flavor with the beef soup. They also have many house made desserts to choose from. Service is efficient and staff are friendly. Inside is classy and well lit, lots of natural sunlight.

Wow!! I'm so happy this place opened so close to my home! A flavorful spicy comforting broth awaits you here! There are all sorts of spice levels - including basic. So it's for everyone! I absolutely adored the classic beef and I got the highest spicy and it hit the spot! Loved the beef tendon, fried tofu rolls- those were my favorite add ons! Must try this! Family owned and they are so friendly and amazing!

The place is very clean and the instructions are very easy. I picked tomato soup which was kinda thick. Should have picked duck or beef bone soup. Median spicy wasn't spicy for me at all. They have got different meats, seafood, veggies and all the trimmings for hot pot. I also ordered a mango panne cotta which wasn't bad. The mango purée covered up the taste of the penne cotta. The waitress was very nice, patient and courteous.

Been here multiple times, the food has only gotten better! Great authentic Szechuan taste paired with amazing service. Everything always clean and out fast. I definitely recommend.

If you need a place to satisfy those hot pot cravings, let me tell yall this place HITS the spot. Their beef broth was so flavorful (I got their mild spicy), and there were soo many great options to choose from for what to add to your bowl!! Everything was super fresh and the service was amazing--owner is super nice!! They even have tanghulu!! 10/10 recommend + the ambiance/aesthetic of the place is also super pretty

Love the beef broth! It's so tasty and I don't even need the dipping sauce. The restaurant is clean and staffs are friendly. Definitely will come back.

Went there again. I guess they do have Udon noodles, we must've caught them on a bad day last time.

I am a vegetarian, and this place offers lots of plant-based options.good broth and fresh ingredients. It's a good way to enjoy a bowl of warm "salad "

Friendly staff, yummy/flavorful food, and a great casual vibe. Loved this place. Also appreciated how accommodating they were for vegetarians! So many great options. I can't wait to come back!

This place is great. They have a great selection and you can make your own Hot pot with so many different tasty treats. I like this better than the other Hot pot places because there's a lot more that you can select from. Staff is also really nice. It ends up being a lot cheaper than the other hotpot places on Clement Street. Highly recommended.

This place is really good! Great ingredients and great broth. This makes a really good addition to the Richmond, and I hope they stay around for a long time! Tip: "extra spicy" is the best flavor of beef broth that they serve. Their broth is not actually as spicy as some malatangs. I don't have the highest spice tolerance in the world, but I can eat the extra spicy without even sweating, so you're probably fine too.

Simple, minimalistic spot that serves Excellent hot pot that you do not have to cook yourself. The selections might be a little limited but there's everything you need that's exactly why they are able to provide the freshest quality produce and meat. The bone broth here is the best broth Ive had anywhere. This one place will definitely be in my weekly rotation.

Great malatang soup and the spice was perfect, I got the medium spice (my bowl is the redder one). Lots of great variety to choose from and great pricing, just wish they had ponzu sauce.

Love having this delicious vegetarian-friendly spot in the neighborhood and excited to go back! Everything was fresh and the staff was very friendly. A couple of suggestions -- the spice level was an issue for my broth. I got the vegan tom yum which was very flavorful, but the "medium" was extremely spicy (and I have good spice tolerance). It was almost inedible, so I had to take off a star for that. Maybe it's only an issue with the tom yum? I discovered that adding sesame paste cut the heat at bit (and also tastes delicious), so that helped. I'd get it again, but definitely mild. The selection of ingredients is huge (lots of good veggies and noodles which is awesome!), but a bit overwhelming, so it would also be nice to see a menu with suggested ingredient combinations.

So glad for this new restaurant in the neighborhood. I now don't have to go to the inner Sunset where it's difficult to find parking. Good variety of veggie and meat selection to create your very own big bowl of noodle soup *Plus they have a little sauce bar. The guys (Jonathan) working there are very nice and accommodating. Will definitely be back! Apparently they have another restaurant in the Haight called YH-BEIJING, heard their Peking duck is a must try. Can't wait to go.

if you're craving Malatang, I'd definitely recommend this place !! They have so many ingredients and 2 broth flavors with different customizations of spice, and it was super good. The ambiance was also very nice and bright, and the workers there are super kind and easy going!! Would definitely recommend paying a visit (-': the desserts are also super yummy !

This restaurant is amazing! A beautiful selection of fresh seafood, meats, vegetables and sauces to customize your hot pot. Five different broths to choose from. I had the beef bone broth which was excellent. One of the best I've ever had. The service is great and the food came out fast. A fun atmosphere. In a great neighborhood that is known for good food. M pot is number one for hot pot. Best soup around!

I have been going here since they opened and am never disappointed! The food is always absolutely delicious, with a great selection of fresh ingredients to choose from at the self-serve station. The broths are flavorful and comforting, perfect for warming up on a chilly day. The dining room is small, adding to the cozy and intimate atmosphere. The service is attentive and friendly, making the meal even more enjoyable. If you love soup, this is your place! It can get pricey, as the price is based off of weight of ingredeints, but don't let that stop you as the serving sizes are huge! Highly recommend this spot for a satisfying and heartwarming meal!

Service 10/10 I got the beef broth with mild spice and the soup tasted so good! I love mala flavor so it really hit the spot. It tasted really authentic and it brought me back to when I went to Shanghai. There were so many options to choose from, so if you are indecisive like me, you can get a bit of everything! The owner was super nice as well and I would definitely come back

Great food and service! Clean atmosphere and well lit! Good artwork decorated too. 10/10 recommend

The food is always fresh and the restaurant is sparkly clean. We love coming here for malatang and especially enjoy the fresh fish, beef tendon, beef, veggies, and self serve sauce/cilantro/green onion bar. We're here at least once a week and have it in our regular rotation. We tried the ube panna cotta for dessert and it was delicious too!

I went to M-Pot and had a great time. The mala tang was really tasty, with just the right amount of spice. They had a good selection of fresh ingredients for the hot pot, and everything seemed high quality. The staff were friendly and made sure we were taken care of. The place had a nice, cozy feel to it. Also they refilled our soup for free :D

Grand opening. One more amazing restaurant on the Clement st. Clean inside, beautiful wall art pieces, friendly service, high quality soup base, and good selections of food (hope they will add more choices later). My family and I go there every week, and we love it!