50 Best Vietnamese Restaurants in San Francisco

“Everything we ordered was good. In fact we couldn’t eat it all. Your pizza was so delish! Never had chow fun wrapped up in little rolls but it was pretty good. Your shaking beef salad was good too. Definitely a dining experience in Asian fusion!“

“i’ve never had beef this tender in pho and the soup was full of flavor as well. when we had a problem with the food, they were so quick to make things right without an issue. service was very friendly and we didn’t feel rushed at all. would recommend“

“really friendly staff and great eats! we will be back to work through the entire menu!“

“Bahn mi crunch offers vietnamese sandwichesa, along with many other veitnamese favorites. It's priced pretty well. The lemon grass beef sandwich was amazing and my sons had grilled pork bahn mi. Overall It was waspretty good. Overall great experience. The place is a little small and gets crowded, so you might have to stand up or take it to go, but overall it's a must try.“

“This is a gem of a place. A small diner, but they know their food. Authentic and inexpensive. Go check them out.“

“So good 👍🏾 so fresh easy to order !“

“The fall here is incredible and I've been getting it every week for the past 6 weeks to ease my tummy as I have IBS. Sometimes. The pho is a tad on the sweet side, but it is consistent and delightful. The service is always really attentive at the beginning and once you have your food they kind of leave you alone, which I like.

The atmosphere is standard for what you'd expect from a mom and pop Vietnamese pho spot, but a little subpar for my tastes“

“Absolutely. Delicious 😋l😎“

“Food is 🔥🔥🔥. Very flavorful and quick service!“

“Perpetually fantastic. Food is excellent, prices are super reasonable. The folks that work there are very nice & they are so fast. This place is awesome. Idk why a similar chain would open down the block for double the cost & half the quality, but come to dragon eats.“

“The best Vietnamese food in the Bay Area! Prices are excellent. Get the Number 5 to sample everything. I would come here at least one a week if I lived nearby! Order to go if you don’t want to sit in the tiny 10-person space. The food is worth it!“

“I called in about 30 minutes before they were closing. The gentleman on the phone was very polite and professional, he gave me a few recommendations, and even though I don’t eat raw meat, he offered to cook it completely instead. I tried so many soups like this and can definitely say that it was one of the best pho soups I’ve tried in my life. Soooo good! Definitely recommending to try ! Thank you for great service and tasty soup.“

“Ordered the Chicken Pho and Five Spice Chicken Pho. Both dishes were so good and comforting! The portions are big too.

Love how friendly the staff is and the restaurant itself is very clean and spacious. Can’t wait to come back to this neighborhood gem!“

“I have been coming to this restaurant for 25 years…how many restaurants can you say that about?? Food is delicious!!“

“We had the famous crab, fish fillet, and garlic noodles. The crab was fresh, but honestly, nothing too special about it. The fish was moist and fresh, and the garlic noodles were definitely my favorite.

Overall, I felt the food was a bit overpriced for what they serve. The flavors were just okay and the service was pretty average. Maybe worth trying once, especially for the famous crab, but I wouldn’t say it’s a must visit.“

“I can only second what has been said about this place. Great Banh Mi! Crusty yet soft bread packed with delicious meat, veggies, and traditional banh mi condiments. This is one of my favorite types of sandwiches and I will definitely come back to Banh Mi Viet Diamond.“

“Good takeout spot if you’re in the neighborhood! I ordered the BBQ chicken and garlic noodles combo to go. The portion was generous for the price, with a good serving of garlic noodles and two chicken thighs. The garlic noodles were absolutely delicious, and the chicken was good as well. The three pieces of broccoli were extremely undercooked, almost raw.

I forgot to request utensils when placing my online order, and when I asked for host for some, he told me to “pay attention next time”, then didn’t even give me a fork - might’ve just caught him on a bad day.

Overall, I’d come back for the garlic noodles and to try more of the menu!“

“this place This is hands down some of the most authentic noodle soup I've had in SF. The noodles, broth, toppings—everything tastes exactly like what I want when I'm craving a proper bowl of Asian noodles. Honestly better than any of the more hyped-up places in the city.

PLEASE start offering delivery!! I would genuinely order from here every day if I could.“

“Food very tasty n freshly made quick service friendly staff“

“I live only a block away from several very popular Vietnamese restaurants in the Tenderloin. This is a great choice despite located in it's kinda interesting Tenderloin neiberhood. Super hot pho tai! Quick service, and if you want cold water, they bring a nice pint in a big plastic thermos container. Love it every time.“

“I really liked the Thai Ice tea. Some places fill your whole cup with too much ice. This place had just the right amount of ice not overly icy just enough and enough condensed milk in there and not overly sweet. I really enjoyed it and I would definitely buy another tie ice tea every time I walk by that place. I ordered the chicken fresh bowl and it was fantastic. Very light. It had noodles, fresh veggies, and chicken, cilantro and you could top it off with fish sauce. It was filling, but not too heavy and very flavorful. Service was very fast and helpful and I would definitely go again.“

“Ordered takeout - there’s no seating inside or outside. I got the cold cuts banh mi and shrimp spring rolls. The banh mi good, but it could have used more pate (it was a little dry) and more pickled veggies. The shrimp spring rolls were tasty, and the portions were generous. There are definitely some better spots in the City, but no major complaints.

As a heads up, the payment process is a little strange. They clearly prefer cash and would probably be cash only if they could. You can pay by Venmo or card, and when I asked what they preferred, the cashier said Venmo but they still add tax to your total through the register.

Overall, a solid takeout option at a fair price!“

“So delicious! After traveling in vietnam for a bit this year im so happy to find a place to sastisfy my cravings for authentic northern viet food. Especially happy that they have fresh rice noodles instead of dried <3 do yourself a favor and eat here!!!“

“Service was fast and efficient. Food was good.“

“This is an excellent restaurant run by people who really care about their customers. The food is of the highest quality and it's delicious. I've eaten here 50+ times and have never had a bad meal. I cannot recommend this place highly enough... Now, after writing this, I'm feeling hungry and will have to head over there to get a bite.“

“Came here with a friend and got the ribeye banh mi which was huge and so good! I'm glad we waited in line, it actually was not a very long wait in the end and the food came out fast.

Good:
- Portion size is super generous!
- The price is good
- The meat was so juicy! Loved the ribeye and they are generous with how much they give you
- There are some good picnic blankets nearby and it's not too bad

Bad:
- Long lines and no inside seating

Overall this was an awesome find and hole in the wall and I'm glad I finally got to try it!“

“The pho here is ridiculously good.I love meat but I couldnt eat meat one day but i came here anyway and just got plain noodles plus soup and it was still delicious.the broth is insanely flavourful especially with chili oil,the noodles are also the perfect texture and overall amazing.my one complaint is that there is not enough noodles but its so good i barely care.finding this place genuinly changed my life,its also pretty affordable with a standard medium pho at 14.50 and you basically just mix and match a bunch of beef options.“

“Sunny day? I recommend pork bahn mi. Cloudy and cold? I recommend beef bahn mi. Generous portions, good prices! Keep in mind: beef is stewed- it tastes amazing (so rich and flavorful) but, best eaten right away

I also love their matcha latte. I order it iced and unsweetened with their pandan foam on top

Ambience is great with a corner location and big windows. I’m spoiled to live right around the corner from this spot!“

“great sandwich. the best in the city“

“If you're looking for an exceptional place to get coffee and a Vietnamese Bahn Mi, you must visit Fresh Brew!

I was greeted promptly and did not have to wait long to order or wait for the food and coffee to be ready. You can tell the owner takes pride in his shop and was happy to have visitors.

The iced coffee was vibrant and perfectly balanced. Not too strong or watered down. It was refreshing drink to have on warm SF afternoon.
Instead of typical pork, I tried the chicken Bahn Mi. The baguette was crunchy on the outside and soft and moist on the inside. It was filled with fresh vegetables and pickled veggies along with the perfect amount of sauce. There was no skimping of chicken, just the right amount to make the sandwich filling.

My only small complaint would be the lack of seating. However, it's a small shop in a dense area of the City so that's to be expected.

Prices are very reasonable for the portions, no silly up charges. I would highly recommend this coffee shop for lunch. Next time I will go earlier and try one of the breakfast offerings.“

“Excellent food and service ♥️“

“Just tried for the 1st time today and ordered takeout bbq pork banh mi sandwich and a Vietnamese iced coffee. Seems like a family owned mom&pop shop, super sweet friendly service. BBQ pork banh mi sandwich was excellent, perfectly toasted bread on the outside, soft on the inside (not hard and rough like other banh mi sandwiches that hurt the roof of your mouth), delicious BBQ pork flavor, stuffed with fresh yummy pickled veggies, flavors were spot on. Vietnamese iced coffee was good, could be a bit stronger and creamier for my tastes. Overall would highly recommend. Can't wait to come back. =)“

“Food is just amazing. Our server John/Jon is so lovely. Filipino owned. Very welcoming and amazing. My favorite spot eversince it opened“

“San Francisco’s most hidden gem“

“My girlfriend & I ordered chicken pho, bun bo hue & spring rolls. Food was great & solid portion size. Our server was very friendly & welcoming. Atmosphere felt very hole in the wall, family owned & laid back. Everything for around ~$50. We live in the area & will definitely be back!“

“Work not to far from here. One day walking pass decided to go in. Grabbed me some Rare Steak PHO it was DELICIOUS!!!!! Love this place, staff very pleasant as well.“

“Best option on this side of town. BBQ+Pate is my favorite here.“

“It had my lips smacking, stayed down the street from this place almost 4 months and just now got to try it.I would definitely bring friends next time“

“Great food and atmosphere. prompt friendly service.“

“Can smell the pho from down the street! ❤️. I ordered the banh mi super or the one that had more things on it, tasty. The vietnamese coffee was STRONG and did the job, but im not fan of the ice used as it looked more cloudy to me. Would go again to try their pho next.“

“Really impressed with this Vietnamese restaurant in San Francisco. The food has a genuinely authentic Northern Vietnamese flavor — I’d say it’s about 90% close to what you’d actually get in Vietnam. The seasoning and overall taste feel very familiar especially if you’re from Northern Vietnam. Definitely one of the places I’d recommend if you’re looking for authentic Vietnamese food in SF.“

“My Canh offers a clean and comfortable environment to enjoy delicious Vietnamese food. I have tried just about every dish on the menu over the past few months. Some of my favorites are Bun Canh Cua (Crab 🦀 meat udon noodle soup), Bo Tai Chanh (Beef Carpaccio), Beef Pho, Chicken Noodle Soup, Chicken Salad, Shrimp Rolls, Banh Xeo (Vietnamese Pancake), Pork & Eggroll Rice Vermicelli salad, Porkchop Rice with fried egg, Bun Bo Hue, 5-spice chicken over rice, fresh coconut, Vietnamese Coffee, Avocado Smoothie, Coconut Tofu & Mixed Veggies, and iced lemonade. If you haven’t been to My Canh, it is a “MUST” try restaurant in San Francisco. Located on 626 Broadway, SF CA 94133, between Grant & Stockton Street. Parking hint: FREE PARKING all day on Sundays on regular & yellow meters. My Canh is open Tuesdays to Sundays 11am-9pm. Closed on Mondays.“

“This is the best Pho I've ever had. I had the Pho-zilla! comes with thin sliced filet mignon, a whole lobster and a large beef rib.“

“I’ve been searching for good bun cha since I left Hanoi. I think I’ve finally found it! The “special entree” is 10/10. I got it with the lemongrass pork chop, and I was SHOOK when it arrived! A huge portion for only $16! The pork was seared nicely, and not dry. Ive walked by this place everyday for months, and I can’t believe it took me this long to try it! A must go if you’re in the mission and craving Vietnamese!“

“Yes! Would come back. Got the teriyaki tofu bowl and the shrimp spring rolls to share- all good! They were careful about noting my peanut allergy, which I appreciated it. No room to sit inside but some outside tables that we sat at.
Friend got the beef pho and liked it too!“

“If I could give this place 10 stars I would. If you're looking for an warm bowl of delicious pho with lots of iron I highly recommend this place. I was in town for a medical procedure at UCSF and needed something warm and iron rich. My husband had the spicy beef pho and I had the short rib and ribeye pho. The best part was the tendon on my plate. Cam on Que Viet!“

“I highly recommend this small restaurant and its signature Pho: the broth is perfectly seasoned (with extra salt available on the table), it’s packed with meat, and the noodles are excellent. I love soup and would recommend this spot to tourists; the prices are great, and the place is clean and cozy. The fact that locals dine here is the best guarantee of the food's quality.“

“Super good!!! Would recommend to anyone. Big portions“

“Food 10 .
Cleanliness 10.
Customer Service 10.
Everything here is delicious, I love coming here and could eat this everyday .
One of my Absolute Favorites !!!
Thank you everyone who contributes to making this place great NOT ALL HEROES WEAR CAPES !!!“

“Best sandwich ever in Excelsior area ��� The bread is always crunchy and the meat is amazingly flavorful. My always choice is of course #6 grilled pork with well-seasoned meat and abundantly fresh veggies. #3 combination is also a should-try . It is what I believe the most traditional one. Besides these, a must-have is definitely Vietnamese ice coffee. It is made strong and sweet beautifully bringing me back the flavor which I always miss when being away from home. A strongly- recommended spot when you are in the area...���“