One of the top 3 crab restaurant in San Francisco. Not only roasted crabs, but their Vietnamese appetizers are pretty good - don’t forget Flaming Beef which is not only tasty but very entertaining. Owner family is all fun people.
The service was warm and very prompt. Ordering for 2 we started with the flaming beef and shrimp dish. The pot cooks at your table was served with wraps, lettuce, mint, etc all extremely fresh. The flavors were heaven and the presentation was a lot of fun. Great starter! Their roast crab came next.
Cozy little Vietnamese restaurant. The flaming beef and shrimp with rice paper wrapper is an experience everyone should try.
The food is so good here that it needs to be rated as top quality! They will customize an order so you have the best experience! The vegetables, noodles and meats all go so well together! The staff are family and look to satisfy! Prices are a bit above the "jack in the box" type, but the food and
We are regulars at La Vie and love it. As a family of 4, with different tastes, everyone enjoys the food at La Vie. It is for "special" nights when we feel like being casual. The price is great for the quality of food. Friends are always impressed. We brought friends from Sri Lanka and they thought
This under-appreciated little gem has low traffic but seems to live off of deliveries. There's a reason for that. Somewhat secluded from the city, in Richmond, it sees less foot-traffic, but the time saved on serving, is gained in the love they seem to put into making the food.
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Decent food, but overpriced crab at ~$70
This one of those local “hidden gems” type of restaurants… Asian, Vietnamese food with unique chief twist and nice selection of fusion type of Asian-inspired dishes. Tried most of the menu and cannot clearly pick any clear winners – everything tasting pretty awesome!!!
It all starts with a warm reception by the owners, a very clean decor and then food that is simply so delicious, so creative I have to say "simply" AWESOME! Have something in mind that isn't on the menu? No problem, if it is possible they will prepare for you. See something on the menu you want to t
I like this place better than PPQ for vietnamese style crabs. the la vie house special crabs is where its at - the roe or orange innards are stir-fryed in la vie's house seasonings and is so flavorful. garlic noodles are good. there's a flaming beef appetizer that is actually pretty impressive to wa
Start with flaming beef and shrimps -
Flamed cooked and wrap in lettuce and herbs,and thin clear crepe to make a pocket,
Dip In sauce. Heaven!
Shrimp salad - fresh and light lemony dressing
La Vie Crab and garlic noodle, I request no raw garlic, but fried garlic for noodle)
The La Vie green Beans (
Looks like they shut down?? Phone number isn’t working and the place looks deserted.
You know this place doesn't advertise its pho loud and out front but there is something going on with the broth and you'll likely get most of the venue to yourself on weekdays
Great Restaurant for all the Family, Friend, meeting the LA VIE CRAB if I need to died one day please lay me rest with la vie Crab in my box!!!
Soft fried noodles with chicken was great! The broccoli in it was especially good.
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