Singing into the Sunset
We donated to South Sunset Senior Center for new karaoke equipment, encouraging seniors to return to in-person socializing. The center is run by Self-Help for the Elderly, serving San Francisco seniors since 1966.
Home / Our Story
More than meals.
We serve ordinary joy.
Tang Bar was born during the pandemic with a simple idea: a warm, welcoming neighborhood spot for a quick lunch or an after-work bowl — not a fancy restaurant, a reliable one.
Who we are
Fast-casual hot pot, made with heart
Tang Bar is a build-your-own malatang restaurant with counter service. We combine the flavor of traditional Sichuan malatang with fresh, local ingredients for a healthy, fresh and dainty dining experience.
Many of our managers started as line cooks and cashiers. We hire locally, partner with nearby businesses, and measure success by how well we fit into each neighborhood we call home.
What we believe
Four values in every bowl
01
Honest business
Transparent pricing, fair wages and carefully sourced ingredients. No surprises.
02
Enjoyment at work
Our team takes pride in making broth from scratch and mentoring the next generation.
03
Teamwork
We support one another, and we promote from within — line cook to manager.
04
Local roots
We hire locally and partner with neighbors. Our community is our measure of success.
We are immensely grateful for all our guests from local communities who supported us during the pandemic.
— Xuefei Li, CEO, Tang Bar
Giving back
Giving back to our community
Our thank-you to the neighbors who carried us through — and to the next generation.
Empowering Inner-City Youth
We contributed to Youth Tennis Advantage’s Play It On Scholarship Fund, helping students ages 7–18 build skills on and off the court and pay for college.
Helping Families at the Dump
Our team traveled to Familias de la Esperanza in Puerto Vallarta with tennis gear, shoes, clothing and school supplies — and joined their School Sponsorship Program.