Food was not that great. If you really like duck leg with noodles I suggest you go to thai nghiep ky mi gia on Noriega (a few blocks down) It is way better.
We ordered today the duck leg with noodles and there was way too much noodles. It is not like it is hand pulled or fresh, it is just store bought noodles. The broth just tasted like chicken broth and msg. Not to mention, the broth smelled old. The quality of the food was way below average especially for all the hype it gets. Way better Cantonese/Vietnamese food elsewhere on Irving.
To add to that, the service was poor. I had to ask for extra napkins, ask for small plates to share an “appetizer”, have to ask for a refill on tea, have to ask for a box, have to ask for the check, have to ask for more napkins, have to wave my hands in the air like a psycho hoping a waiter will notice me. Then after I ask, you forget about it and I have to ask again. If a customer has to ask all these questions that the service is poor and you have no clue how to run a restaurant that values quality and customer service. I tipped $5, considering all that was said. When we were outside of the door the waiter came back and told us that we didn’t tip enough, and said “oh this is too little and not 15%”. Just extremely disgusting entitled behavior. Tip is earned not given and something I guess they don’t understand. If you want tip, you should how to do your job better. Learn from any other restaurant that provides good service and you will. Absolutely ridiculous. I will not be returning here. Give your money to a more deserving business. Roast duck tastes better at Ranch 99. We are in SF, with one of the largest populations of Chinese-Americans in the country. Roast duck & char siu are available on every single block. Seriously don’t waste your time.
Also parking is awful on this street.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Johnny C
Beware! This place is cash only! The roast pork and BBQ pork both have a porky meat smell indicates that imthey are not very fresh. I got the BBQ pork and roast pork plate and the flavor just isn't authentic. I will not go back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Pearl Luo
It’s affordable, aaaand that’s about it. The crispy pork was extremely ‘gamey’. If budgets tight, this place is alright. Otherwise would not return or recommend. They were quite busy though.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Alzila
I have been coming here for ages, usually when I am in the area and in need of some chinese barbecue. Upon arrival, you can smell that char aroma from the counter and when the chefs are cutting up the goods. They are know for their roast duck, chicken, chau siu, roast pork and much more. They also offer dine in where the menu consists of Chinese and Vietnamese dishes. Everything is made to order which is always a plus for me and I never mind the wait since I am a very patient person. The staffs here are welcoming, well trained and understanding where I never encountered an issue at any of my visits. Lastly I would have to say this place has one of the best Hong Kong style barbecue in the area. I highly recommend this place to all Asian food enthusiasts, if you are in need of a quick bite or to anyone willing to try something new. I definitely will be back to tryout the other delicious options they have to offer.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
SF EATS
I hate to say it but I feel like Lam Hoa Thuan's quality has gone a bit downhill. My grandparents would used to take me here frequently when I was a kid and I remember the food being pretty good.
Some of the items we ordered were a bit disappointing. Aside from the Grilled Pork and Egg Roll Vermicelli being really good, the Pork Feet Special Rice Noodle was super bland. The pork feet had a very unpleasant smell. Had lot of hair left on the skin that wasn't plucked out. It looked like it was just boiled in hot water with no flavor. The Beef Noodle Soup was all msg. It didn't taste like your typical pho with the spices and deep flavors. Hard to explain, but I left the restaurant super thirsty from all the msg in the soup. We also ordered a duck and bbq pork to go which were both decent. Nothing negative to say about the service. Street parking available but might be a bit difficult during the weekend. Overall, I would come back but probably won't order the noodle soups.
07.20.2025 | Sunday @2:15pm
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Norine Diwan
Everything came out hot and well-seasoned.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex Chen
Worst service I have ever experienced on my most recent visit. I will never be coming back although I have been coming here for the past 10 years.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
michael
everything i ever dreamed of
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roasted Duck
Geoffrey Chu
Renowned for its roast pork and duck. Also, I come here for the best bang-for-your-buck vermicelli bowls in the Bay.
Food: 5
Marie Sanchez Avila
wrong order, slow service, rude and to top it off he wouldn’t let us leave until we tipped 10% . do bot recommend.
Ensure you double confirm the price of the order since menu can be deceiving.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Roast, Roasted Duck
Patrick Yau
Food is okay. Cheap. Cash only. But food is just okay.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Dharma M
The best soy sauce chicken I ever have. Everything I stop by, I will get the soy sauce chicken. The wonton noodle soup is also good. Charshiu and roast pork are average. Duck is good. It was very busy when we arrived because of the sunset night market event. The service was very quick. Your order comes in no time. It is cash only.price is reasonable. This plas is mostly a local eatery.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Roast
David M78
Reception and cold food, questionable hygiene (toilet, stains on our clothes after sitting down), tasteless dishes, and you are forced to tip even when you are dissatisfied
Food: 2
Lauriane Etayer
Cold and unfriendly welcome, 5-spice duck without spices. Only the pork noodles were ok. When we left, the 10% tip was aggressively extorted from us by speaking to us in an unknown dialect. Unacceptable behavior. I will never come back to this restaurant again.
Food was not that great. If you really like duck leg with noodles I suggest you go to thai nghiep ky mi gia on Noriega (a few blocks down) It is way better.
We ordered today the duck leg with noodles and there was way too much noodles. It is not like it is hand pulled or fresh, it is just store bought noodles. The broth just tasted like chicken broth and msg. Not to mention, the broth smelled old. The quality of the food was way below average especially for all the hype it gets. Way better Cantonese/Vietnamese food elsewhere on Irving.
To add to that, the service was poor. I had to ask for extra napkins, ask for small plates to share an “appetizer”, have to ask for a refill on tea, have to ask for a box, have to ask for the check, have to ask for more napkins, have to wave my hands in the air like a psycho hoping a waiter will notice me. Then after I ask, you forget about it and I have to ask again. If a customer has to ask all these questions that the service is poor and you have no clue how to run a restaurant that values quality and customer service. I tipped $5, considering all that was said. When we were outside of the door the waiter came back and told us that we didn’t tip enough, and said “oh this is too little and not 15%”. Just extremely disgusting entitled behavior. Tip is earned not given and something I guess they don’t understand. If you want tip, you should how to do your job better. Learn from any other restaurant that provides good service and you will. Absolutely ridiculous. I will not be returning here. Give your money to a more deserving business. Roast duck tastes better at Ranch 99. We are in SF, with one of the largest populations of Chinese-Americans in the country. Roast duck & char siu are available on every single block. Seriously don’t waste your time.
Also parking is awful on this street.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Beware! This place is cash only!
The roast pork and BBQ pork both have a porky meat smell indicates that imthey are not very fresh. I got the BBQ pork and roast pork plate and the flavor just isn't authentic. I will not go back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
It’s affordable, aaaand that’s about it. The crispy pork was extremely ‘gamey’. If budgets tight, this place is alright. Otherwise would not return or recommend. They were quite busy though.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
I have been coming here for ages, usually when I am in the area and in need of some chinese barbecue. Upon arrival, you can smell that char aroma from the counter and when the chefs are cutting up the goods. They are know for their roast duck, chicken, chau siu, roast pork and much more. They also offer dine in where the menu consists of Chinese and Vietnamese dishes. Everything is made to order which is always a plus for me and I never mind the wait since I am a very patient person. The staffs here are welcoming, well trained and understanding where I never encountered an issue at any of my visits. Lastly I would have to say this place has one of the best Hong Kong style barbecue in the area. I highly recommend this place to all Asian food enthusiasts, if you are in need of a quick bite or to anyone willing to try something new. I definitely will be back to tryout the other delicious options they have to offer.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
I hate to say it but I feel like Lam Hoa Thuan's quality has gone a bit downhill. My grandparents would used to take me here frequently when I was a kid and I remember the food being pretty good.
Some of the items we ordered were a bit disappointing. Aside from the Grilled Pork and Egg Roll Vermicelli being really good, the Pork Feet Special Rice Noodle was super bland. The pork feet had a very unpleasant smell. Had lot of hair left on the skin that wasn't plucked out. It looked like it was just boiled in hot water with no flavor. The Beef Noodle Soup was all msg. It didn't taste like your typical pho with the spices and deep flavors. Hard to explain, but I left the restaurant super thirsty from all the msg in the soup. We also ordered a duck and bbq pork to go which were both decent. Nothing negative to say about the service. Street parking available but might be a bit difficult during the weekend. Overall, I would come back but probably won't order the noodle soups.
07.20.2025 | Sunday @2:15pm
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
Everything came out hot and well-seasoned.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Worst service I have ever experienced on my most recent visit. I will never be coming back although I have been coming here for the past 10 years.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
everything i ever dreamed of
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roasted Duck
Renowned for its roast pork and duck. Also, I come here for the best bang-for-your-buck vermicelli bowls in the Bay.
Food: 5
wrong order, slow service, rude and to top it off he wouldn’t let us leave until we tipped 10% . do bot recommend.
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Ensure you double confirm the price of the order since menu can be deceiving.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Roast, Roasted Duck
Food is okay. Cheap. Cash only. But food is just okay.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
The best soy sauce chicken I ever have. Everything I stop by, I will get the soy sauce chicken. The wonton noodle soup is also good. Charshiu and roast pork are average. Duck is good. It was very busy when we arrived because of the sunset night market event. The service was very quick. Your order comes in no time. It is cash only.price is reasonable. This plas is mostly a local eatery.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Roast
Reception and cold food, questionable hygiene (toilet, stains on our clothes after sitting down), tasteless dishes, and you are forced to tip even when you are dissatisfied
Food: 2
Cold and unfriendly welcome, 5-spice duck without spices. Only the pork noodles were ok. When we left, the 10% tip was aggressively extorted from us by speaking to us in an unknown dialect. Unacceptable behavior. I will never come back to this restaurant again.
Food: 3
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