Maybe it was my mistake to order the Garlic Butter Chicken Breast Bowl instead of the banh mi. The salad bowl was ok but the chicken was very dry and hard. Luckily there wasn't much chicken on it, 1 solid piece and the rest were dry tiny bits of shredded pieces. Not sure I want to return to try another dish but I am curious due to positive reviews.
Jeffrey C.
Amazing banh mi at reasonable prices. Good fresh rolls too. A no-frills counter service lunch option that's so good -- it's part of my rotation every time I come to SF for work.
Ruby C.
Needed a quick lunch while exploring Hayes Valley and decided to try this spot. Placed an order online and by the time we walked over it was basically ready for pick up. I got the roast duck banh mi and my boyfriend got the chicken banh mi. The roast duck was amazing, super flavorful and they did not skimp on the fillings! The pickled veggies and jalapeños complimented the meat perfectly. The chicken one was also good but I think the duck was a lot better! There isn't a ton of seating and it's definitely more of a grab and go option. There are several locations too so just make sure you're ordering at the right one.
Anna Waters
Absolutely LOVE their fresh food, it's always TOP!However...Esthetic and Eco-ethical suggestion:Dying plants are not appetizing....The plants at this location are very dusty and would benefit from a shower once a week due to the high traffic location.Please consider getting plastic plants.If properly caring for a live plants is too much to maintain.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 5
yuliya pavlova
I have been eating there since they opened a decade or so ago and it’s one my fav casual spots in the city, very caring people who run it!
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Roasted Pork, Shrimp Roll Light Mayo, Fresh Rolls
Ray B.
The sandwich is good but needs to be more authentic, i.e., Saigon Sandwich. One dead giveaway is the bread; it's not authentic banh mi bread, but it's still pretty good. BB
Rashmi R.
Loved the tofu banh mi - the bread was fresh and veggies were crisp. Perfect takeout on our way out of city
Lillian J.
Get the bbq pork bahn mi it didn't disappoint the bread is so fresh and the meat tasted so good and tender with the pickled veggies had the perfect bite
Priyanka S.
I decided to try out the duck banh mi at Dragon eats as a quick lunch when I was in Hayes valley, and was absolutely amazed by the quality of the banh mi's. The banh mi was roughly $11 and the duck was tender, juicy and perfectly sweetened with plum sauce while the bread was toasted and crunchy. There were also some jalapeños and cilantro for a little bit of spice and greens to balance out the fatty duck! Highly recommend checking out this little shop for high quality banh mi!
Liza Petrova
Cheap and very fresh Vietnamese!I love the shrimp fresh rolls, and always get the five spice chicken bowl.
Reminders that the only constant in life is change; it is humanly impossible to know whether or not something is inherently good or bad until you look back in time and reflect on the entirety of the situation. The unpredictability of it all is perhaps what makes the human experience distinct. On that note, I happened upon Dragoneats while exploring the streets of Haight and Ashbury. After walking for what seemed like miles through SF, I decided to stop by Dragoneats since it was affordable and had fairly balanced food options (meats, veggies, and bread). Upon walking in, I noticed how small but clean the place was. I went with their Five Spices Chicken Banh Mi, which came with a generous amount of tender, marinated chicken; an abundance of pickled carrots and radish; pretty spicy jalapeños and fresh cilantro; and a delicious sauce that was on the creamy side. The bread itself was perfectly soft on the inside and nicely crispy on the outside. $10ish for a Banh Mi is on the pricier end, but not a bad meal for SF-standards.
Kiana L.
I have had both the chicken & pork banh mi. I love this place - the bread is perfect, the pate is AMAZING, & the amount of veggies & meat is just right. It's about $11 per banh mi, so reasonably priced. The service is great & fairly quick! The Thai tea is also very rich and sweet. Highly recommend this place. It gets crowded during lunch so I would order online in advance - the only downside is that you have to order from their website rather than doordash or grubhub.
N H.
Best tofu seasoning in the Bay Area. I had become disenchanted with Vegan food establishments, this was far better than I expected.
Anna F.
Hidden under a parking structure in Hayes Valley, this unassuming store makes some of the best banh mis I've ever eaten! They don't have the traditional cold cut/pate variety, but the grilled pork is just flavorful enough and paired with a heaping of pickled veggies. I'm most impressed with the bread - so chewy and doesn't rip the roof of your mouth by the time you've finished eating. This location has very minimal seating indoors and a small parklet with additional tables. The workers are reallly sweet even though there aren't many of them (only 1 front of house) to deal with the lunch rush.
Maybe it was my mistake to order the Garlic Butter Chicken Breast Bowl instead of the banh mi. The salad bowl was ok but the chicken was very dry and hard. Luckily there wasn't much chicken on it, 1 solid piece and the rest were dry tiny bits of shredded pieces. Not sure I want to return to try another dish but I am curious due to positive reviews.
Amazing banh mi at reasonable prices. Good fresh rolls too. A no-frills counter service lunch option that's so good -- it's part of my rotation every time I come to SF for work.
Needed a quick lunch while exploring Hayes Valley and decided to try this spot. Placed an order online and by the time we walked over it was basically ready for pick up. I got the roast duck banh mi and my boyfriend got the chicken banh mi. The roast duck was amazing, super flavorful and they did not skimp on the fillings! The pickled veggies and jalapeños complimented the meat perfectly. The chicken one was also good but I think the duck was a lot better! There isn't a ton of seating and it's definitely more of a grab and go option. There are several locations too so just make sure you're ordering at the right one.
Absolutely LOVE their fresh food, it's always TOP!However...Esthetic and Eco-ethical suggestion:Dying plants are not appetizing....The plants at this location are very dusty and would benefit from a shower once a week due to the high traffic location.Please consider getting plastic plants.If properly caring for a live plants is too much to maintain.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have been eating there since they opened a decade or so ago and it’s one my fav casual spots in the city, very caring people who run it!
Food: 5
Recommended dishes: Roasted Pork, Shrimp Roll Light Mayo, Fresh Rolls
The sandwich is good but needs to be more authentic, i.e., Saigon Sandwich. One dead giveaway is the bread; it's not authentic banh mi bread, but it's still pretty good. BB
Loved the tofu banh mi - the bread was fresh and veggies were crisp. Perfect takeout on our way out of city
Get the bbq pork bahn mi it didn't disappoint the bread is so fresh and the meat tasted so good and tender with the pickled veggies had the perfect bite
I decided to try out the duck banh mi at Dragon eats as a quick lunch when I was in Hayes valley, and was absolutely amazed by the quality of the banh mi's. The banh mi was roughly $11 and the duck was tender, juicy and perfectly sweetened with plum sauce while the bread was toasted and crunchy. There were also some jalapeños and cilantro for a little bit of spice and greens to balance out the fatty duck! Highly recommend checking out this little shop for high quality banh mi!
Cheap and very fresh Vietnamese!I love the shrimp fresh rolls, and always get the five spice chicken bowl.
Food: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I like the price point and quality...my taste is more dinosaurs ? sandwiches tho...but when in the area and a blue ? I'll eat here again.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Roasted Pork, Shrimp Fresh Rolls
Reminders that the only constant in life is change; it is humanly impossible to know whether or not something is inherently good or bad until you look back in time and reflect on the entirety of the situation. The unpredictability of it all is perhaps what makes the human experience distinct. On that note, I happened upon Dragoneats while exploring the streets of Haight and Ashbury. After walking for what seemed like miles through SF, I decided to stop by Dragoneats since it was affordable and had fairly balanced food options (meats, veggies, and bread). Upon walking in, I noticed how small but clean the place was. I went with their Five Spices Chicken Banh Mi, which came with a generous amount of tender, marinated chicken; an abundance of pickled carrots and radish; pretty spicy jalapeños and fresh cilantro; and a delicious sauce that was on the creamy side. The bread itself was perfectly soft on the inside and nicely crispy on the outside. $10ish for a Banh Mi is on the pricier end, but not a bad meal for SF-standards.
I have had both the chicken & pork banh mi. I love this place - the bread is perfect, the pate is AMAZING, & the amount of veggies & meat is just right. It's about $11 per banh mi, so reasonably priced. The service is great & fairly quick! The Thai tea is also very rich and sweet. Highly recommend this place. It gets crowded during lunch so I would order online in advance - the only downside is that you have to order from their website rather than doordash or grubhub.
Best tofu seasoning in the Bay Area. I had become disenchanted with Vegan food establishments, this was far better than I expected.
Hidden under a parking structure in Hayes Valley, this unassuming store makes some of the best banh mis I've ever eaten! They don't have the traditional cold cut/pate variety, but the grilled pork is just flavorful enough and paired with a heaping of pickled veggies. I'm most impressed with the bread - so chewy and doesn't rip the roof of your mouth by the time you've finished eating. This location has very minimal seating indoors and a small parklet with additional tables. The workers are reallly sweet even though there aren't many of them (only 1 front of house) to deal with the lunch rush.