The Citrus Club

Stopped in for some pho the other day just before they were closing. They didn't seem to mind and served us with a friendly demeanor. I had the beef and my friend had chicken. Both were decent but nothing super special. I like the place though. It has a good vibe to it and the prices are reasonable. I'll certainly go back

I've been coming to Citrus Club since 2015. It is my go to place when I want to order a flavorful soup or a spicy noodle dish. There are plenty of non-spicy options too. The portions are super generous so most entrees end up being two meals. When I called to ask about ingredients in certain dishes (due to dietary restrictions), the staff was extremely helpful.

Dear 20 and 30-something’s who may be new to SF: You go to the Citrus Club for soup—full stop. Everything else is whatever. If you’re giving this place less than five stars and/or not eating here regularly, it’s your own fault for not ordering soup. Let’s be clear: there is no vibe at the CC—ignore the decor, the middle-aged diners happily eating soup alone (hi!), and the tv playing a weird movie on the sci-fi channel. None of this matters—be your own ambiance—only your future with soup matters. Fun fact that people who are newer to the City might not know: for many years, one had to wait in a LONG line for soup here! The pandemic, takeout culture, and overall SF transiency have hit the Citrus Club hard, and while I’m glad I don’t have to write my name on a chalkboard and stand in line anymore, I might never recover if this place goes out of business. Lemme just tell you what to order to save you time. Hot and Sour Veggie Soup or the Thai Coconut Shrimp Wonton Soup. There, done. Now you can enjoy your life so much more. P.S. the sriracha hot wings are actually pretty scrumptious, but only as a side to soup.

Got a HUGE bowl of coconut shrimp dumpling soup. I ate half of my soup last night and had an entire bowl left for breakfast this morning. Considering our current economic climate I’m only spending money if it’s going to be worth it for me financially and basically I spent $10 on dinner and $10 on breakfast-that’s how big these servings are. Server was incredibly nice and apologetic because the kitchen messed up my order so I’m honestly grateful that she was aware enough and considerate enough to communicate the error with me openly instead of just letting me sit and wait like a frustrated goat. I’m looking at the menu now and am seeing a lot of items I’d like to try out-probably everything on the menu! I have a feeling this will be my new go-to restaurant since it’s right in the middle of my job and home.