The best Pho in San Francisco | Sluurpy updated in April

"So we went on a Black Friday (11/24/23) around 6 pm and expected it to be dead, seeing it was the day after Thanksgiving. Turned out there were some..."

Andy Akins

Mau

85/100 (1395 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Great Pho. Spicy means spicy! Not at all oily or greasy. Clean, fresh, fine staff. Not sure why they have a TV set where hardly anyone can view,..."

Jay Levine

"Fantastic! Best pho I've ever had! This is now on my must list for San..."

Rand Bodily

"Amazing food, and a staff with good attitude!..."

Shawn Riche

"I had a delicious and very reasonably priced meal in Mau. Excellent friendly service too. Great food, great friends, great atmosphere and great..."

Louise Nelson

"Amazing food and great atmosphere! Lovely service with a..."

Bethany Ruff

"We found MAU wandering up Valencia and were beyond impressed. Amazing food, fresh and cooked to perfection. Service was even better. Will be back..."

Casie Brooker

"I thought the food was really delicious. Service wasn't great but I sat at the bar so I won't hold it against the..."

James Gamberfetti

"Very good..."

Ashish Bhadel

"Excellent service, food was great..."

Christophe Perrot

"Super fresh and delicious! Had an amazing time here celebrating dad's birthday..."

Julia Choi-Rodriguez

"Cute little space with 1 communal table and a few 2 tops for dining in. Very popular lunch spot. I got the bun noodle bowl with grilled lemongrass..."

Bryce Budd

"Fast service. Great tasting food! Perfect for lunch. I got the five spice chicken rice..."

Michael Rayo

"All about the catfish clay pot. Could eat it with a spoon. It's been perfect every time except for one instance where it was way too salty (shame,..."

Saminda Wijegunawardena

"Enjoyed the food here! I had the chilli lemongrass chicken and it tasted great the catfish tasted great as well. Beer was fairly priced and the pho..."

Richard Navarro

"=========Update Oct 2018======== Bun Rieu: - Do not order this soup noodle - It is the worst dish I have ordered at Mau. It's so salty that I..."

My H

"Blown away at how good this place was. It hit the spot! I got the lemongrass pork vermicelli and also the Pho Ga (chicken). The pork is like the..."

Kyle W

"Good stuff! I went with a friend in the neighborhood. Started with the crispy spring rolls and their sauteed garlic bok choy. Both very tasty. For..."

Matthew Raske

"HUE ROLLS OH MY GOD. also had the pho ga, which was a mild and lovely warm noodle soup- great for a cold day and not too much spice. Loved the noodle..."

Frances

"Very clean and delicious tasting food. Soeousing Pho that felt homey and fresh. Delicious roll and..."

Larry R

"Delicious food, friendly service staff, and a lovely modern venue. Tried their beef roll vermicelli salad, and loved it! Serving size was generous,..."

Ant Wirjo

Evergreen

Brandy Yang

"A neat little Vietnamese restaurant.. This was the first time I visited and will definitely be back. I had the tofu curry with rice and my husband..."

Kav Rampersad

"The. Ore I get put into the city the more deliciousness find. This hit the spot and was perfect to have. Will be back..."

EDP

"This is a family-run establishment that capitalizes on customer service and great food! The food is fresh and delicious. I love their egg rolls and..."

Leticia Martinez

"Okay place. It's not the most high-quality products but the prices reflect that. You can get some dinner for about $12, and the service is..."

Michael Evans

"Just some damned good food. Love the new..."

Mike Kirk

"#31 chicken w vermicelli rice noodle, sprouts, & lettuce...."

miniqooper

"Very nice location. Perfect for a quick lunch in or to go. The service is very quick and very organized. I've been coming here for many years and..."

Miguel Antonio C

Yummy Yummy

85/100 (4460 ratings)

"TLDR: high quality flavorful pho, must return! Let’s get the “negatives” out of the way, it’s a little pricier and the atmosphere is a..."

Wilson Tsang

"Excellent Dungeness crab! The house special is a little spicy, and served with onions and scallions. The Bò Lúc Lắc (shaking beef) is great,..."

James Gomez

"We don't get out to the avenues much but popped in for a quick bite. I wish I'd had more of an appetite because the few items we did order were all..."

Steve Engle

"My favorite Vietnamese place in the area. The pho is great, and the spring rolls are some of the best I’ve had. If the place is too crowded though,..."

Matt Lim

"My go-to pho place! Everything is like they're called - Yummy Yummy! Staple pho Tai pictured (eaten) - sorry. Plenty of meat and..."

T L

"#26. Interesting rolls, very different, uses tempura coating to dried it, and very tasty, grilled pork not salty and seasoned well, lots of..."

Annabelle Fu

"This has been my go-to place for pho when I lived in the neighborhood from 2013-2017. Even though I live all the way on the other side of the city, I..."

Christopher Lam

"I was on my way to try seafood at another local restaurant and I saw this place. There clam looks amazing so I wanted to try it out, which was a very..."

Sô Cô La

"They have variety, and they are different from other vietnamese restaurants. The price and food quality are fair, and one last thing, the bowls are..."

Juan Ca

"We love Vietnamese food and this is one of the best spots we have ever tried! The food is amazing, tasty and fresh. The broth of the Pho is very..."

Iliana Molina

Perilla

84/100 (1560 ratings)

"Quick service; tasteful food, ample quantity - but quite buttery. We had garlic noodles, for which we had to take leftovers home and the oil/butter..."

Ashish Manik

"My Chinese friend/roommate and I decided to go venture out to Irving street to eat some food. We decided on Perilla and as soon as we entered we knew..."

Anthony Giang

"Super friendly service with decent food. The flavor is sweeter than usual vietnamese places but the portion sizes are amazing. The best part are the..."

Eg X

"Service is always great here with the staff always being friendly and quick. Got the five spiced chicken vermicelli bowl since I tried the garlic..."

Albert Chen

"Love the pho here! Such a treat in a cold wet evening after visiting Cal Academy of Science with my daughter. Beef is fresh and tender, and the soup..."

Yixin Xu

"Vegetarian food menu section was nice. Ordered their pho. An interesting mushroom take but overall quite simple and no frills. Would not return do..."

Tsung Hung

"This place was a surprise delight! The food was delicious. The five spice chicken is cooked to perfection. The garlic noodles were the right about of..."

Salil C

"Literally traveled back to San Francisco so that I could eat these delicious garlic noodles ONE-MORE-TIME. I love that despite all these years..."

Grecia Lima

"I like simple and tasty. We enjoyed our time and food. For me, the selling point was fresh chamomile tea. When we are in the area, I will try..."

Juan Ca

"Not the cheapest but definitely one of the best Pho restaurants in California. Let me tell you why: 1. The rare beef is so fresh 2. The beef brisket..."

John Z

Sai's Restaurant

84/100 (1040 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I am in San Francisco several times a month. Whenever I am, I always make it a point to visit Sai's. It's amazing. Firstly you are greeted and..."

Brian Martino

"Wow this place is outstanding! The team works very hard here, it’s always the same guy seating / serving people, and he’s very nice and gets to..."

Farshad P

"When you go here, you truly feel like you are a guest in a warm home. This is a real family business. They love sharing their delicious food and..."

Bobby Goodman

"This place deserves a 6 star rating for excellent food and service. The lemongrass beef summer rolls are the highlight for..."

Chi Vu

"Great little spot in the Financial District. Just moved to their new location. The food is sooo..."

Carl Bredl

"Beef stew Pho was ok. Still prefer the traditional beef Pho instead. The Pho portions was smaller then I’m used to. Loved the non fried shrimp..."

Alex Chang

"It was really hot in the restaurant. Vermicelli bowl was delicious, recommend the pork or 5 spice chicken. Get peanut sauce to pour on top! Service..."

Cedrik Laplante

"Perfect Banh Mi!! I got the five spice chicken banh Mi and it was the best I’ve ever had. The whole staff is very sweet and I loved chatting with..."

Measu Bellay

"Hands down one of the BEST Vietnamese restaurants I've tried, and now one of my favorite restaurants in San Francisco. Big portions, good prices, but..."

씨씨

"Closest restaurant to USCIS Field office. Non descript place.. was there for an early lunch. Menu quite exhaustive and included Vietnamese and ..."

Rajan Vasudevan

Castro Tarts

Wheelchair Accessible

"More than the name impliesI frequently eat at this cafe. Their menu is diverse and ranges from breakfast fare to pho, banh mi, spring rolls..."

Aarpita Tandon

"10/10 spot. Very accommodating staff. A local hub with a great community atmosphere. Also the best prices for a filling meal in Castro. Tons of..."

Sebastian Crissey

"Nice low key little café with lots of outdoor seating. Good place for a quick bite or to sit and people watch on vibrant Castro street. Tons of menu..."

Laura

"1. Everyone who works here is so welcoming and friendly. When I asked about Vietnamese coffee and food, she explained very well. 2. Food and coffee..."

Shün Kanazawa

"Yummy Bahn mi sandwich. Was ready quick and was able to get on with my day after this great snack. The Ramen bowls looked great as well. This spot..."

Adam Simonoff

"This place has an exceptional bahn mi sandwich. I stumbled upon it by happenstance, and was blown away by the quality of the food at a very..."

Alex Casarez

"Wandered in kind of randomly and am so happy I did. The owners are super sweet and kind and the lemon grass chicken vermicelli was..."

Jean-Marie Evans

"Love this place! Great sandwiches and pho. Great Vietnamese iced coffee. Super nice owner with reasonable..."

Megan Stevenson

"This place has my favorite Vietnamese food in the city, and the service is amazing. It is such a gem! The outdoor seating is super nice too. I love..."

Catherine Culkin

"More than just a coffee and pastry. They serve variety of breakfast including some Asian breakfast dishes. 😋 really enjoyed the food and..."

Alexander Hernandez

"I tried the ginger chicken noodle pho soup and also a chicken ban mi . Absolutely no regrets. My tongue is still a little burn as I couldn't wait for..."

Bea S

Aux Delices

84/100 (1130 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Sooooo good food..if you have not been there, you should try it! Highly..."

Joseph Tử Trung Dương

"My favorite place to go for Vietnamese food in SF - I've been going there for many years and the food never lets me..."

Michael Spring

"Our absolute favorite place to eat in The City. We love the fried Imperial Rolls and everything we have tried. The family's love and attention goes..."

Debbie Victoria Seale

"The food, ambiance and service are all wonderful. Everyone I bring here loves it as much as I do. I will be back..."

Felicia Lopez Valmonte

"Love having this spot only a couple blocks from our..."

Katie Markelz

"Incredible food, atmosphere, drinks and people! I go here everytime I visit SF..."

Sean Buhr

"5 stars all the way for Aux Delices restaurant. We has been taking our guests from all over the world to Aux Delices for special great food over 30..."

Kim Yen T

"Best Vietnamese food,..."

Melissa Ryzek

"Best Vietnamese food in..."

Nick Talbert

"My favorite Vietnamese..."

Soleil Makin

"Local spot! Pho tasted really good! Pork chop + Spring roll Combo was delicious. The space is clean and neat. I would come here regularly for..."

H K

"Posh restaurant for Vietnamese cuisine. Tried the fried spring rolls, pho soup and lemongrass pork on rice. All tasted beautiful and had authentic..."

Ferry Gondo

"I don’t usually review but this meal was one to talk about! I had the Garlic Noodles, add shrimp, and it was literally one of the BEST things over..."

Nichole Baxter

"This place is so wholesome with the sweetest workers. Some of the best beef pho I’ve had living in SF. Don’t be discouraged by delivery since..."

Breanna Glisson

"Just Found this place by accident, while running errands. Decided to try it since I love pho and they have a veg option. But sad already to learn..."

Anushka GVO

"One of the few places in SF that I've found banh cuon -- a favorite of mine. The way they make this dish is a little less delicate than I like,..."

Eric Nguyen

"It is wonderful to see that this restaurant has survived Covid and is still truly excellent. I know of no competition for it in San Francisco. There..."

Michael Stryker

"Delicious! Quiet! Friendly! Good date spot! Fantastic water (yes, I'm serious). Two person meal, ordered lemongrass beef, pork and shrimp fried rice..."

Brian J

"Delicious. Highly recommended. Several vegetarian options available. Fried banana with coconut icecream. Homemade caramel is the best ever. Nowhere..."

jon duong

"Really good food and authentic! The staff was nice and attentive as well as food coming fast. It’s worth the..."

Johanna Ramos-Diaz

"I’ve been coming here for more than 20 years. Consistently well-executed French-Vietnamese dishes that are light, flavorful and refined. A nice..."

Christopher Chung

"Traditional Vietnamese food in a family run restaurant. The service here is excellent and they really know how to take care of their customers. The..."

Carl Payne

"We ate at Aux Delices every week for many years, and whenever someone was in town we always took them there. Great and reliable food, well made and..."

Jordana del Feld

"The complimentary water was a nice touch, the was more than enough and very delicious so we left totally..."

Tamas Solymos

"This is one of the best gems in San Francisco. Everyone should do it they can to support this restaurant. Make sure not to miss the coconut beer..."

dillon sheets

"Took a friend who was visiting from out of town here for dinner. We had zero wait time even though we didn't have a reservation. The servers were..."

Oluwafemi Sawyerr

"I really enjoyed my meal at Aux Delices. We had Shaking Beef and Garlic noodles preceded by a an appetizer of Imperial Rolls. They brought plenty of..."

Cid Young

"The food has maintained an excellent quality. The atmosphere is Parisian Vietnamese and the service is unbeatable. The owner serves you! Great..."

Claudia Jackson

Darren's Cafe

84/100 (1659 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We are early morning risers and stayed at a hotel in Fisherman’s Wharf for a week vacation over Labor Day weekend. Darren’s was one of the only..."

Sharon King

"Came for breakfast. We had the American breakfast with two eggs, hash browns and muffin and a bagel egg sandwich with Swiss cheese and bacon. It was..."

Laura Rubio Elviro

"This spot is absolutely AMAZING! This will absolutely be my go to for any time of day for a delicious meal. I stopped here before my flight out of..."

Natalie Marrero

"Had eggs with sausage, pancakes, fruit bowl and a coffee. The service was prompt and all the food was delicious with large portions. This is a solid..."

Jonathan Gong

"This is a find. Pictured is the English muffin sandwich with ham. It was the perfect sized breakfast for me, but they certainly have lots of ..."

Barry Mitchell

"We stayed at Fisherman’s Wharf along Beach Street. Overwhelmed by the selection available from East to West. For breakfast, we had Pho and Fried..."

Bernard Ong

"What a great surprise! Some in our group weren’t so sure by the outside but we decided to give it a try. The food was great and server was very..."

Michelle Nestler

"Could not recommend enough. The staff was incredibly friendly and fast. Honestly, if we stayed in the city longer we would have gone more than once...."

Christine Frank

"Amazing breakfast place … we were bored of eating the same breakfast at the hotel, decided to give this place a try and boy we were not..."

What’s up for Dinner

"I was going to write a long treatise about how amazing my eggs Benedict was and how tasty the crunchy potatoes were, but then I decided to sum it all..."

Dan Millen

"We went into Darren’s to try out the breakfast. Our breakfast sandwich and crab omelette were delicious. The breakfast potatoes were the best I..."

Annette Iwamoto

"If you find yourself looking for a breakfast/brunch spot, come here! My dad has been coming here for awhile and I was in town visiting him so we we..."

Courtney Oliver

"Delicious find close to our hotel (Hyatt Centric). We had great coffee and a fantastic breakfast while visiting San Francisco. The adults had Crab..."

Jake and Alison Foley

"great place! the blueberry pancakes were great. bigger than i expected so i probably should’ve ordered just two instead of three, but my dad helped..."

Ryan R.

"Darren’s Café was so delicious and loved being able to get breakfast or lunch. The BBQ Chicken Pho was amazing for brunch. With kids in tow this..."

Rebecca Tucker

"Our favorite breakfast spot! The food is delicious, has good portions, and is reasonable. The staff is friendly and efficient. They are close to the..."

Dara Hinden

"Their Veggi Eggs Benedict with hash brown is delicious 😋 . They are very generous with coffee ☕️. Loved the dine in..."

Dr. Mohammed Al Manea

"Fantastic small diner! I wish I could give a lot more than 5 stars for ALL of the staff! EVERY single employee did kind things without us asking,..."

Sheresa Absher

Pho Phu Quoc Vietnamese Cuisine

"Fellas, you don’t know how good you have it. I’m from NYC and I am confident that this is a superior joint to anything I can find. The last time..."

Bryan Lau

"This is my all time favorite PHO spot in SF for a long time. They have the best crab meat noodle soup here which not using the ketchup to make the..."

Jean Tsou

"legit pho spot, The noodles were tangy and chewy and bouncy was a little more salty but so flavorful. The spring rolls you can skip..."

Michael Cheng

"Have eaten here for 10+ years and always gotten the same thing. The #8 is the ultimate spicy /curry /chicken soup. The spring rolls and imperial..."

Gnome Chomsky

"The wings were so juicy so flavorful, the papaya salad was tangy and crunchy and the peanuts and chicken balanced so well. Everything was delicious!..."

Ronnie Rodriguez

"PPQ Noodle House is a hole in the wall Vietnamese noodle restaurant that has been serving up delicious dishes since 2007. The restaurant is located..."

norris tran

"Updated review 6/14/2022: PPQ is as good as the first time I ate here, back in the 1990's. The thing that keep me coming back is, they are opened..."

Jeff Ho

"Excellent pho ga, shrimp rolls and great service; they'll happily accommodate any special vegetarian/vegan requests. Service might get slow when..."

Jonathon J

"The last time we been here was about 3 years ago. The curry chicken noodles soup still taste excellent! Also spicy beef and ice coffee. Not the..."

benny yee

"Came here for the first time and was blown away! Very large serving sizes, filling broth, variety of menu options, generous staff, quick serving..."

Ella- Grace Valenzuela

"Delicious noodle soup here! I think Kevin’s probably has better pho across the street but this place has more/better choices when you explore..."

Colin Noel

"I eat here on a regular basis. I have my favorites. The emperor rolls are crispy and delicious. The five spice chicken (I eat with the garlic noodle)..."

Kimbel Welch

"Food was ok. Garlic noodles were a little too cooked for me. The pork had flavor but came out cold. The chicken was nice and cripy but lacked..."

Wendy Parada

"I live a couple hours south and visit whenever I’m nearby. Although they offer many good dishes, the curry chicken pho is SO good I rarely get..."

Miguel Aznar

"Loved the pho! Inexpensive yet very good. Would love to eat here again, when I am back in the area next. Was busy when we got there, so looks like it..."

Andrew Tauro

"A low key Vietnamese food. Great pho’s! Location is good. Price are cheap. Ambiance makes you feel in..."

Rama T

Pho Tan Hoa

Wheelchair Accessible

"Stick to the beef pho, clearly the house specialty. One of few noodle houses open for breakfast in the Tenderloin — a plus. Standard Vietnamese..."

Christopher Chung

"Extra Large Beef combination Pho is a must if you are staying near the Tenderloin area. Extra large means the bowl is extra large too. Tripe, raw..."

db cheong

"Opens early in the morning and serves a really good Vietnamese beef rice noodle soup. There are a lot of combinations of different beef parts to..."

Teck Boon

"Updated review 9/2/2022. I'm upgrading Pho Tan Hoa to my favorite pho restaurant in the TL. The other place on Larkin, TT went down hill. We had the..."

Jeff Ho

"Cash only, one of the go to places in SFO for pho, tasty beef broth. Nice vietnamese ice coffee. If you order the hot coffee, you can ask them for..."

Tokyu Nihon

"I love their Dry Pho!! Such a unique dish that I cannot find in Australia yet! The meats and the broth are just so delicious! I’ve tried their..."

tastysydney

"Amazing pho. Got take out and despite having sat in the car for hours while I ran errands, it was still terrific. They package the noodles, broth..."

Helen Wang

"I had chicken pho and Vietnamese coffee. Delicious food and it was really nice for my stomach. I would suggest for anyone to try this place out. It..."

Kim Gomez

"The food and the drinks are so delicious here. I ordered Pho Tai Bo Vien and my bf ordered Bun Bo Hue. Everything tasted homemade even the meatballs...."

Pamela Li

"The food is authentic and good. Broth tasty and accompanying herbs were fresh and aromatic. I prefer limes to lemon. Fresh lemonade soda was very..."

Max Soi

Golden King Vietmanese Restaurant

82/100 (1051 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"Was craving some broth and Pho was the solution! This place was so very yummy!!! The meat was cooked perfectly and the noodles were delicious! Plus..."

Xan Rogers

"A good place to eat when in Chinatown. The prices are low, and the food delicious. They prepare the food rather quick, so this is also a good place..."

Carl Petter Opsahl

"Love the prices here and how quick the service is! I came here on a Thursday night with no line at all and the food came very quickly! Food: I got..."

Jenny Xu

"Chinatown has three Golden restaurants all within a five-minute walking distance from each other. I mean there is the Golden Flower Vietnamese..."

Ahmad Jetha

"I ordered the Bun Bo Hue. The portion was big. And flavor was good. Decent..."

Wan siu

"Vietnamese cuisine, expertly prepared, is heavenly. This place does it perfectly, at a quite reasonable price and without pretension. I will go..."

John Martin-Rutherford

"The pho soup is..."

claudia arismendy

"The prices are reasonable. The pho broth was flavourful. The bathroom needed desperate attention. The staff were quick to greet us, seat us, and take..."

R

"The owner and staff is so incredibly kind! The food was amazing. Spring rolls with peanut sauce was super fresh. Definitely recommend trying the..."

Aj Wiley

"Good, fast Pho that oddly doesn't show up when I search Pho. Let me assure you that they've got the good stuff! The tea sucks and really is just..."

Justin Simonsen

"A lovely restaurant , they give you hot tea for free , the food was delicious and will be going again next time I'm in San..."

sam mahon

"Excellent service, wonderful owners, reasonable prices. They have many ties to the community and are well known. They have delicious vegetarian..."

Marijane Hope Dalayan Castillo

"I really like their spring roll. It’s so special and different from others. I ordered on Ubereats and picked it up myself. The timing is great. I..."

Jun Li

"Loved the atmosphere and food was loved by all, service was very friendly and not than happy to answer all our questions, we had a great..."

Garlic Breath

"We ate here twice so far in 5 days and the owners recognized us. Very friendly and gave helpful suggestions when choosing from the menu. My kids like..."

Greta Hyatt

"Relatively cheap Vietnamese food in San Francisco. Taste of pho noodles was not too bad, but I wish they had proper flat glass noodles. As with all..."

Julien

"Clean place including restroom. Generous portion of freshly prepared food. Tasty and filling for not much money. Free hot tea. Nice people, too. ..."

robert jackson

"This place has the best Pho I've ever had in the Chinatown area. Their Dac Biet is the best when it comes to Pho. The noodles are cooked to..."

Jonathan Zhou

Jasmine Garden

Wheelchair Accessible

"Love Jasmine Garden- been coming here for years and the food never disappoints. Delicious and well presented, as well as wonderful staff. Highly..."

Daisy Church

"My first time ever having Pho - it was very..."

Alison

"One of the best Vietnamese restaurants in the city. Food is wonderful, dining room very clean and tastefully decorated and the staff is super..."

Harry

"Good food but.... They really need to work on their delivery service... I have eaten in the restaurant and ordered delivery. In restaurant, its a..."

Paul Rattay

"Best Vietnamese Food in SF!!. I absolutely love this restaurant because the Vietnamese food is very authentic! Plus, the owners: Kelly, David, and..."

Trevor

"Love, love, love this place. If you miss Evergreen, try Jasmine Garden! They are related restaurants. Don’t sleep on the beef carpaccio or the..."

Jeff Koo

"I crave this place! I was stuck between a couple items and asked the woman taking our order which one I should get. She said one of them is her..."

Celeste Roam (Roaming EO girl)

"First of all if you all on keto or low carb diet you can kiss them good bye because the foods are really good. You need to try their house specialty..."

Allo Cagps

"Jasmine Garden is a real neighborhood discovery of food, friendly service, and comfortable atmosphere. One of our Vietnamese friends suggested that..."

Galen Workman

"Absolutely delicious food experience. Fresh, flavorful, and really hit the spot. I’m visiting from the east coast and haven’t had luck with food..."

a

"This is my go-to spot. The owners are super friendly and have been running this joint for years. The service is always exceptional, and the food..."

Amanda Huarng

"Overall very enjoyable experience with friendly and attentive service in a quiet, relaxing atmosphere. Well seasoned beef pho broth. The eggplant..."

Rachel Way

"I was looking for a decent Asian restaurant around Church St to have a bite before heading back to Glen Park and discovered this Vietnamese..."

Ryan Nguyen

"This is my go-to spot for pho in the neighborhood. The owners are super friendly, service is impeccable, and the pho is great. Always such a great..."

Bianca Lee

"Our go to neighbourhood spot! Menu is solid, food is delicious, staff are wonderful and kind. Super quick to go options or so good to grab a bite in..."

Jade McGrath

Tu Lan

82/100 (1691 ratings)

"Great Vietnamese food at very reasonable prices . Don't be fooled by it's appearence it's a whole in the wall yes. However everyone comes here local..."

Patrick Cabeza De Baca

"Super friendly owner and the most tasty noodle dishes! I live around the area and came here twice this week already haha. Love the hearty and..."

Ke Yang

"Went at 5pm on a Friday and there was no wait. The line got much longer closer to 6pm. The food was very cheap and had large portions so it was..."

Kallen Tu

"With this review, I feel like less is more! All you need to know is that next time you're in San Fran or if you have time to kill before a concert at..."

lucy colmenero

"Tu Lan is a survivor. Saddled with a crummy area, constant review by the BOH and a fire, TL continues to crank out some of the best Vietnamese food..."

John K

"Update: The restaurant looks different but todays was first time in two years! The food is still flavorful and delicious! Looks like they did a bit..."

Jemellee Manaoat

"Absolute BEST! The VN chicken curry was some of the best food I’ve ever had - plus Vietnamese coffee. I couldn’t put my utensils down! It is a..."

Isuri W

"So good to revisit this hole-in-the-wall. I use to work across Market St from there. Same delicious food, and friendly owners. Glad they survived..."

TK

"Got the pork and imperial roll vermicilli noodles for a little less than $12 including tax. Super filling and flavorful. They accept cash and card,..."

Anna Oh

"Great found, the food is delicious. The fried rice by far is the best dish. The staff is kind, polite. Would highly..."

William Bacon

"This place is a hidden gem tucked into San Francisco but I have been twice and will definitely go again. Service: When we got to the restaurant, the..."

Jenny Xu

"San Francisco Institute, since 1977. It was great to see they remodeled the restaurant, cleaner and more inviting, which is a huge plus considering..."

KBK

"I have only been here once and it was twenty years ago. It still tastes just as good as it did then! The Imperial rolls are tasty, and the shrimp,..."

Nathan White

"My overall favorite restaurant since moving to San Francisco nearly 40 years ago. I especially love having my meals prepared and served by these same..."

Peter Toscani

"Good food. I wouldn't say it's the best Vietnamese food I've had, but I must say their imperial rolls are quite decent. Don't come expecting a five..."

Yasuhiro Koide

"If you're brave enough to eat on 6th street than you know this is a hidden neighborhood gem. Everything you expect from a hole in the wall. Seedy..."

norris tran

"Why have I never heard of this place before? It’s amazing! Cheap and delicious—Definitely a go-to for anyone looking for tasty grub on a dime..."

Erich Grois

"I have been coming to Tu Lan for over 20 years. The food is always great even though I always get the same thing (#18 beef and rice noodles). Another..."

Gregory Clift

Ly's Vietnamese Cuisine

Wheelchair Accessible

"November 2023: Stopped for lunch and ordered the chicken pho. Also ordered a green bean vegetable dish. Everything tasted good. The chicken pho had..."

Ken Wong

"spring roll & veggie pho are just ok, have had way better ones; but my mom really liked the crab paste..."

Sikun

"Super big portions. The five spice chicken is cooked perfectly (though a little sweet), and the garlic noodles are very buttery. I ordered the crab..."

Katarina Makmuri

"While walking around Lombard street, we came across Ly’s Vietnamese restaurant. We tried their Beef and Chicken Pho each along with spring rolls...."

Neville Deboo

"Foods portion quite large for me but it was good, and services were..."

Sung Zoe

"I don't write reviews often, but I literally have to for this place. If you're an sf local, you would 1) know about this place, and 2) come here...."

Celeste Thomas

"Good Pho! And a nice quiet place - a welcome change from the noisy, crowded & overpriced places lining up Chestnut street!! I just had my fix of..."

The Shiny Dog

"Nourishing food in a simple atmosphere. I’m slurping with joy. You should, too. Come on in and..."

R “Purple Goat Eater” K

"Our go to place for inexpensive lunches. Very good personnel, fast service, wide variety of food and drinks including beer, wine and some specific..."

S K

"Quick, clean, and delicious! I don't come to this side of town much but I needed a quick and filling lunch and Ly's hit the spot with their rare beef..."

Alison Mach

Good Noodle Restaurant

"After walking past this past for years I finally went inside and had the biggest bowl of Pho I’ve ever had in my life! The broth was fantastic and..."

Rachel Royer Denzer

"Updated review 12/15/2021: The price on the in-person menu is different than what they charge. My bill came out a dollar more than the menu price. No..."

Jeffrey Ho

"The best mango beef salad I have ever tasted. The place looks so unassuming but they serve amazing food with good portions. Love it..."

Esthee Wong

"Amazing vegetarian menu! It’s not often I see so many vegetarian menu options like Bum Bo Hue chay (which was SO good) and banh xeo. Staff was..."

Eduardo Tinoco

"I found this place by accident and now I go there weekly and sometimes more often. David and Lei(sp?) are very welcoming and attentive. The food is..."

Ranvir Singh

"Broth was great, noodles were excellent. I like to dip the meat in a mix of sauces (chili paste, soy sauce, and lime juice), but you don't have to..."

Ejaz Merchant

"Hands down one of the best vietnamese restaurants in San Francisco, worth driving too. Incredible pricing and generous..."

Alan Kieu

"Absolute favorite Vietnamese spot on Clement St. Always delicious, authentic and flavorful. You can tell they really care about delivering quality...."

Jess T

Slanted Door

81/100 (6769 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Good food, efficient service, and great waterfront views. Stopped here for lunch and enjoyed sharing a couple of dishes with friends. The appetizers..."

Ian Allen

"We had brunch here on Labor Day, so we expected it to be pretty busy. It wasn’t crowded at all when we arrived at 11:00, yet service was very very..."

Daniël

"The place was nice, in the ferry building with a nice outlook over the water. The food and drink were nice. Was here for a work a lunch which was..."

Emilio Mason

"The first time I came to The Slanted Door, I wasn't too big of a fan. I came a second time, ordered new dishes, and had a much better experience. I..."

Omeed Moghadam

"Great spring rolls. We were here for lunch and ordered the bed pho. It was pretty good but I feel like maybe I should have ordered something else...."

Sara Gelsomino

"Had heard good things about Slanted Door and how difficult it was to get reservations. We must have got lucky when a reservation opened up a couple..."

Krishna Nandakumar

"I came all the way from Australia to visit the bar at The Slanted Door, as it was highly recommended, and I was not disappointed! The staff are..."

Seng Teo

"Lovely food and great view of the bay bridge. Many interesting and different choices of food items frok the Vietnamese kitchen. We went for chicken,..."

Kristina Kunz

"One of the best restaurants in SF. Expect a wait to be seated. Extremely fast service. We ordered the crispy rolls and noodles (see picture). It has..."

Mathieu Coquelet Ruiz

"You’ll be impressed by the cod if you are not from a foodie city or have yet to taste Asian fusion ( who’s that?) but find it passable if not...."

Laura Musikanski

"Yes, it's a little touristy be but after a local friend suggested it we went, and I am glad we did. The menu is Vietnamese fusion, and delicious. ..."

Jason Giddens

"Food was outstanding, Hiramasa, pork belly, and the carrots were the standouts for us! Amazing views, nice wine selection! Only negative is service..."

Benjamin Foster

"High end interpretation of Vietnamese dishes. Extremely popular, so best to get reservations. Couples can usually squeeze in at the bar. Avoid the..."

Conrad Paz

"I visited The Slanted Door during a recent work trip, and I was very impressed! I was very excited to see that they offer a good selection of..."

Brittany Stevens

"Couldn’t fault the business lunch I had here on a sunny day in San Francisco. The location on the Embarcadero in the Ferry Building is awesome,..."

Kevin C

"Food was amazing! We have been wanting to visit this place for a while. They had a very good selection of wines, and the waiter was outstanding at..."

Angie Torres

"We came here for a team dinner. This place is awesome for sharing and enjoying food together. Everything was excellently prepared and served. We..."

Amir Shevat

Pho Huynh Hiep 2 - Kevin’s Noodle House

81/100 (1683 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I've only had pho there and do like the authentic taste. One big downside is the head waiter's service. He won't stand to wait if you are not ready..."

Tran L

"Super quick and delicious place! The service is on top of it and you get your food within minutes. The soup is very flavorful. Recommend for good..."

Courtney Tai

"We were in the mood for some soup because of the cold weather and this place hit just the spot. The portions are generous and quite filling. The..."

Jessica Chai

"This restaurant follows simple concepts of great hosting!The place is spacious but still you might have to wait for a table because of the high..."

Victor

"*Aug 2023 - still good quality. Service is good. Sidenote: The Huy Fong Foods Srichacha shortage is real. Don't expect to see that iconic bottle..."

Leonard Suguitan (Len)

"I try “Bo Kho” this time. It’s flavorful and delicious for me. Acceptable price. Nice and fast customer service. I don’t have to wait for my..."

Thuy Ngan Le

"Good place for Pho with very reasonable price. Most of medium size rice noddle soup is $10. They are very busy and all tables were occupied at..."

John Z

"An SF classic! The gold standard in high quality fast casual Vietnamese. Price hasn't changed in maybe 30 years. Gotta check it..."

Eric Lau (Laud Media)

"Pho, egg rolls, rice plate with pork and chicken was all very good. Pho broth was very light and not very heavy on oil. What surprise me the most..."

Christy Thi

"All around a great spot! Big portions and so many dish options. Pho was top..."

Matt Auerbach

"This might’ve been the best pho in San Francisco. Egg rolls were magic, beef broth was so flavorful, service was great and they gave us tea instead..."

Andrea Juwono

"Thinking of Pho, they are always my first choice in Sf, and special number 2 is my flavor on the menu. The taste hasn't changed since I first tried..."

Willie Liu

"Really enjoyable Vietnamese place in a competitive neighborhood. Hard to argue with the value of the food and lots of good combinations. Very quick..."

Joe Dimont

"Best pho place I have ever been. Loved the different sizes and the cheap price! I will definitely be back! I wish they had locations in the South..."

cody lane

"Service was so fast, it honestly felt faster than McDonald’s. Imperial rolls in vermicelli were skimpier than usual, but otherwise pho and chicken..."

Dave Liu

Le Colonial

81/100 (5466 ratings)

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Wheelchair Accessible

"It had been so long since my last visit, maybe 20 years ago. I forgot that the restaurant is still here and how fantastic it is ! Highly..."

Jennifer Yan

"The space was intimate, warm, and exceptionally decorated. The server gave great recommendations. I enjoyed the passion fruit cocktails with the..."

Claudia K M

"Super impressive ‘high end’ Vietnamese cuisine. Great service, fun menu with all the classics, even the cocktails were done right. Highly..."

Gnome Chomsky

"Ok, so hear me out, the place is beautiful and the food is delicious! If you want some great cuisine, go here! The service was wonderful, they are..."

Samuel Spencer

"Had dinner here a few nights ago and it was sensational. Absolutely 5 star service, meal and atmosphere. Such a special spot, with caring staff. Was..."

Elizabeth Twining

"We were a party of 12. No food was left behind! :D I’m a huge fan of Le Colonial in Chicago. We decided to try the one in San Francisco. We’re..."

Daisy de Santiago

"I had such a fantastic time here , From the drinks to the food everything was so good, it’s such a lovely colonial style restaurant. I ordered a..."

Jordana Lobo

"We loved it, everything was good. The food, the service, the people, Armando specifically, he treated us great, we told him it was our first time and..."

Lorena Flores

"Le Colonial has great food and a beautiful garden seating area. There is even a pay phone if you need to make a call. Though the chairs fit well,..."

Gwendolyn Luke

"Amazing service. Pretty welcoming. They have a pretty interesting variation of chillean sea bass cooked in banana leaves. Garlic noodles were..."

Yury R

"This place was amazing! I really did not expect to be blown away by this dinner, but I was totally surprised. To be honest, the appetizers alone were..."

Magnus Mootoo

"One of the best meals I’ve had in SF! Firstly, get the sea bass. The waitress recommended and I couldn’t have been happier with the..."

Josh Kennedy

"Beautiful restaurant once you walk inside the building, but the small street leading to the restaurant is horrendous, dirty, full of garbage and a..."

vic NY (Vic NY)

"Wow, we were so impressed by this spot. The outdoor seating was enclosed and we stayed warm. We went for brunch and really enjoyed everything we got...."

Alexa Barnes

"The place was great. We enjoyed the atmosphere and the service. The ambiance was unique and made us feel great. The food was good: spring rolls..."

Coby Sternlicht

"Absolutely exceptional food with outstanding service in a very beautiful setting. Would absolutely go back to to try other many items and different..."

Damien Milazzo

"20 years ago, I took my wife there a few times while we’re dating just to impress her and show my tastes on restaurants. On our 17 years..."

3dogs1monkey

Golden Star Vietnamese Restaurant

80/100 (1495 ratings)

"While vacationing in San Francisco, met up with cousin for early dinner at Golden Star. It's a family-run business. One of the elders waited on us...."

Anju Surana

"Fantastic! Loved it. Low key. Inexpensive. Fresh, delicious Pho! Would definitely be back if we lived here. Ordered beef strip pho. Was..."

Steven Block

"This place has a fast service . i ordered nam bo vien and it was good and satisfying. They bring some tea and vegetables with your order. And you..."

Esref Emanet

"Visiting the City from the Midwest & had to get a Pho experience before leaving so of course I head to Chinatown. This place is straightforward and..."

Michael R

"Was craving a Pho Ga and stumbled across this place. Great Pho but even better spring rolls. Chicken was delicious and noodles were cooked..."

Magic

"Great authentic Pho. No frills, efficient, friendly service, clientele seems predominantly local neighborhood..."

Cap't Kirk

"Good food without the extras. Don't go looking for atmosphere. Food is delicious; served quickly. Just what I was looking for. Had the #53 vermicelli..."

Dr. K

"Best Raw Lemon Beef. I crave Golden Star's raw lemon beef (#24 on the menu). It comes covered in lemon juice, peanuts, cilantro, basil, and spices...."

JoeSF

"Very friendly staff. They were initially unsure about my wife’s guide dog, but once they understood her role and the importance of her service,..."

Cory Fosco

"Tasty food, served quick, and the price is right. Not a place for vegetarians. Lots of locals eating here that's a great..."

Elizabeth Dickens

"If you are looking for a decent BBH(Bun Bo Hue) is SF, this is a spot. Truthfully, it isn’t the best I’ve ever had but it definitely hits the..."

Ziling Mai

"Four stars for Golden Star. I come here quite often when I’m in downtown and want noodles. Most recently, I got their #23 bun tom hue, their spicy..."

Adele

"Updated review 11/22/2023: Golden Star is the best Vietnamese restaurant in Chinatown! I used to come on a weekly basis back in the early 2000's..."

Jeff Ho

"We were served the perfect pho: Clear flavorful broth, perfectly cooked rice noodles, razor thin sliced beef, and fresh savory herbs! It came out..."

smboro

"This is the easiest 5 stars I gave a restaurant. We just walked near by this restaurant and saw it has a lot of customers so we decided to try. I had..."

Lidor Bracha

"Soup noodle with chicken leg also a fabulous dish, u won’t get bored of their taste, yummy. Ice coffee is full of aroma (its after taste different..."

Edith Ho

"Has been to this place several times already, before and after pandemic. Their food has maintained the same quantity and quality as before. Will..."

Raymond Li

"No frills vietnamese restaurant in Chinatown, I ordered the Bun Bo Hue and it came with a perfect equal meat to noodle ratio, the broth was flavorful..."

Mike Chiu

"As of May 2021, there was no indoor dining but there was outdoor (on the sidewalk). But space is limited, and there's lots of flies around..."

Melanie Tam

"Great hole in the wall Vietnamese \ Chinese restaurant in Chinatown. Noodle soups have nice hearty broths and rich flavors. The food is fresh and..."

Paul Chan

"No-frills restaurant with flavorful food! We sat down and were almost immediately brought a complimentary kettle of hot tea, which was a nice touch..."

David Whalen

"Chinatown has three Golden restaurants all within a five-minute walking distance from each other. I mean there is the Golden Flower Vietnamese..."

Ahmad Jetha

"The biggest portion of pho I’ve ever had for such a decent price. The broth is scrumptious, the beef extraordinary, and the view outside at the..."

Honglu Wang

"No-frills Vietnamese eatery dishing out savory vietnamese noodle soups, imperial rolls, spring rolls and vermicelli noodle bowls to the local..."

norris tran

"Really good broth and they are generous on the meat! My noodles were very overcooked but overall I enjoyed my meal. I also tried the shrimp spring..."

Olivia Nasr

"Great pho place in San Francisco with a solid Dac Biet, the large combo with everything in it... my favorite! I get the #2(pictured) here instead of..."

Gary Carino

Freshroll

80/100 (1742 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food was great. We had the pho and the fresh rolls and they were on point. The only issue was the efficiency of service. They are suffering from..."

Duc Do

"quick, good, great value. I got a bowl with a mixed green base and the vinaigrette instead of aoli. would definitely go back..."

Kiera McBride

"I was craving a banh mi for lunch and stumbled upon this place when my other place ran out of sandwiches. I came around 2 pm and there were a few..."

Mei Fu Lee

"Freshrolls was quick and had a lot of fresh ingredients in their entrees. They offered rolls, sandwiches, and pho noodle soups. I really enjoyed that..."

Michele Lam-Fortes

"Sandwich is really good. I prefer vegetarian food so chose tofu as..."

Harsh Shah

"How is it only 4 stars? It’s delicious. Fast, and super tasty. I got spring rolls and they were..."

Nadia Underwood

"Pretty freaking good for $5. The taste isn't mind blowing but the value is! Where else can you get lunch for $5 in this part of..."

Payton Robinette

"Amazing for a fast food joint. Food was tasty, fresh, healthy with a lot of vegetables. The Vietnamese coffee is good as well. Really hard to go..."

Stephan Zaria

"The service is really quick, I had veggy spring rolls, they are tight and don’t fall apart, you also get 2 sauces. The are big, I couldn’t finish..."

Anna Sokol

"Really wonderful food, so healthy and light 🥰I wish they had nutrition tables, great for a lunch or dinner..."

Filip Budny

"Enjoyed a great lunch. Chicken pho and shrimp rolls 😀. Definitely would come back again for more..."

Ken Wong

"Bowls are filling and taste good, definitely consider this option in the area. You can opt for 2 different sauces too in a standard..."

Ariel C.

"Everytime I come to SF for work I eat here as many times as I can. I wish there was one in..."

Kathleen Brooks

"YUMM! Super fresh ingredients, great portions on the veggie sides to rice. I hate when folks put too much rich and not enough veggies and protein...."

Gina Mariko Rosales

"Coming from Orange County, Ca, we are spoiled by the numbers of selection we have for Pho. I have to admit this is one of the better Pho I have..."

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