Centred on the Sichuan street food of malatang in which skewered or self-selected meats, vegetables, and noodles simmer briefly in broth, Qingshu Fondue starts at the fridge. Grab what looks good—vegetables, noodles, tofu, sliced meats, seafood, skewers—then pick a broth: pork bone, tomato, Sichuan pepper, kimchi, or herbal. Everything is priced by weight, so the bill reflects exactly what you piled in. There's a dry pot option for anyone who wants the heat without the soup.

The malatang format suits the neighbourhood: fast, personal, and built around eating heartily without overthinking it. Mix textures, adjust the spice, try different options.