Noodles in San Francisco, CA

“Mensho Tokyo SF truly lives up to its reputation and Michelin Star status. While we waited in line, it was interesting to see that most patrons were first-timers, creating a sense of shared anticipation.

One standout feature was their selection of unique Japanese beers, which offered a refreshing change from the usual options. The ramen itself was exceptional; the noodles had the perfect firmness, while the broth struck an ideal balance—not too overpowering but incredibly flavorful. Each bite was a delightful experience, showcasing a harmonious blend of tastes and textures.

I wholeheartedly recommend Mensho Tokyo SF to anyone seeking an unforgettable dining experience. I can’t wait to share this gem with my friends in the future!“

“Always great dim sum and dumplings.“

“Best Xiao Long Bao i’ve ever had in my life. The soup is flavourful without being heavy, or oily. The pork inside is generous and tender. The wrapper is clearly fresh and handmade with care. I got delivery so my expectations were low, i’ll be honest but holy… these were spectacular. 5/5. I’ve had all sorts of XLB through the city of SF all the way back to the east coast, i’ve had Din Tai Fung… and this place beats them all. I’ll be ordering again this weekend for sure.“

“The beef shortrib is amazing!! Got the extra meat, extra beg and tteokbokki and the flavors meshed so well. The mild spice level was really nice with some light heat, but still had all the flavor. The melty cheese on top was fire (literally) and obviously the soju went great with all the flavors. I did wish they gave us more banchan or refilled our dishes, but thats just because I'm a fiend for daikon kimchi. We did have to flag down the waiters a couple times to get refills on water and for drink orders, but they were crazy busy (for good reason!). The restaurant was also super loud, so expect to shout to talk to your table. Some noise dampening in the restaurant would probably be helpful. We waited an hour for our table and i 100% would wait again.“

“This is a hole in the wall type restaurant with old school Chinese service and food. For those that don’t know what that means don’t expect five star service and atmosphere. You aren’t paying high prices here at all. You come here for the food if it’s to your taste which it is for me. Beef roll pancakes and green beans are my favorites. Cash only.“

“Very authentic and reasonably priced. Tasty too!“

“great dishes. They tasted authentic Shanghai cuisines to me. The only issue was that the restaurant was highly understaffed for some reason. I could see the lady just rushing all through to get bills, place orders, and even get take-out boxes for us. Watching her at work was like watching a highly skilled “overcook” gameplay.“

“Absolutely incredible crabs. I'm not very experienced with crab restaurants, but everything here was delicious. I wish I lived in the bay area to go again some time! Only issue was a mostly vegetarian friend got the mango salad and didn't expect it to be 90% mango and 10% greens. Everything else was pure perfection.“

“ordered the raw beef pho and pork chops rice + egg rolls!
i loved how chewy the noodle was and soup was great too;
pork chops were seasoned well and very tasty
egg rolls were well baked and loved how large it was
service was great and atmosphere was lively
would say the place is very good for its price!“

“My husband and I came across your Chestnut location this past weekend! What a wonderful find. The VERY nice gentleman that served us, the best dumplings - I highly recommend the Spicy Sichuan Wontons in Red Oil. Looking forward to our next visit!“

“I first visited Terra Cotta Warriors during their soft opening years ago, and it was love at first bite. The authentic flavors and attention to detail in every dish had me coming back regularly. Unfortunately, over time, the quality seemed to decline. Whether they ran out of dishes or the flavors just weren’t on par with those early days, I eventually stopped going altogether.

Recently, I found myself back in the area and decided to give Terra Cotta Warriors another try. To my surprise and delight, the food was not only back to its original glory but even better than I remembered. Every dish was flavorful, well-prepared, and reminded me why I fell in love with this place in the first place. I’m thrilled to have rediscovered my love for Terra Cotta Warriors, and it’s once again one of my top spots in the neighborhood!“

“Such a great noodle spot! Noodles are comforting and hearty. Service was wonderful. Came here with a group and we were seated and food came so quickly.

I am vegetarian and there were a number of options on the menu for me, also loved the milk tea drink menu.“

“Went in for dinner for 1. Ordered Shio Chuka Soba and karaage. Seemed to be the popular choice- every other person ordered the same around me. Karaage was good and the ramen was decent. Wouldn't be my first choice of ramen for this place. The highlight of my order though was the Suntory- Premier Malt beer. Very cold and crisp.“

“Lots of food, especially for thr price. They don't clean up tables fast though.

Dietary restrictions: Therr's a lot of shellfish.

Wheelchair accessibility: A wheelchair may have some trouble getting inside and waiting, but there is enough space for a wheelchair once you get a table.“

“We stumbled upon this dumpling place and it exceeded our expectations. The menu is focused on small apps, lots of dumplings (boiled, pan fried, soup, XLB) options. We ordered cucumbers, crab puffs, boiled dumplings, XLB, pot stickers, beef noodle soup. Everything was fresh, well seasoned…it reminded us of my mom’s cooking. We didn’t finish some of our dumplings, brought them home and they tasted great even heated with a microwave.

The atmosphere was easy, unpretentious, family friendly, clean. Service was courteous and prompt. We loved our first visit and will definitely be back to try many more dishes.

They also sell frozen dumplings to cook at home!

Kid-friendliness: Casual environment, clean restaurant, clean restrooms. Kids can watch chefs make dumplings.“

“With its friendly atmosphere, great food, and its gracious portions Yummy Yummy is a hidden gem of SF's Sunset district. Despite not having the fame of its neighbors this family owned phó spot will always be my go to for a nice warm meal, and great company. My wife and I have been coming here for years and not once have we ever had a bad meal. Upon entering you're greeted with a smile and the lovely aroma of home-cooked Vietnamese comfort food. Monday and Tuesday they are closed but please stop by for the best Pho in the city. I always recommend the #1 ( a beef broth Pho) and the #8 ( a beef and peanut broth Pho) and if you need a pick-me-up the Vietnamese iced coffee will keep you going for hours.
If you have a peanut allergy this place is not for you.

Dietary restrictions: Not peanut allergy friendly“

“My “Go to” Ramen spot when I’m in the Richmond District. Ive tried almost the entire menu..My favorite is the House Special Tonkatsu Ramen with an extra side of Ramen noodles. There’s usually little to no waiting as it seems that neighborhood customers are very considerate of one another. Service goes a long way for me. The Staff seems to remember what both my daughter and I like to order as the food comes out right away. I think this place is a great addition to the block and a good place to take a friend or a date..the atmosphere is very neutral and you are able to carry on a conversation (even when it’s crowded). If you’re in the Richmond and enjoy Ramen, this place is worth a visit.

Kid-friendliness: They have small bowls and plates for kids…window seating and long bench seating for them to enjoy.“

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

“This palce is a certain of community and history on Bernal Heights. Old friends come in to greetings of hugs and kisses from the staff. New patrons are welcomed in almost equal fashion! The food and vibe is hearty and made with love. No Reservations. Come over, put you name down, but you can enjoy wine or beer from a freat ludt inside or outsides as you wait. Shhh!!! Don't tell anyone else.“

“It's located in a slightly dangerous place, but it's not dangerous if you go straight into the store! The menu is diverse and the rice noodles are delicious~~~!

The portions were plentiful and the pho itself was delicious, so I went twice during my stay in San Fran! The second time, I ate the spring roll, and I was very satisfied because the filling was good and the sauce was delicious!!!!

Be sure to stop by when you want to eat rice noodles.“

“I have know Jet for over 10+ years.She has so much energy to do thinks. Whatever she does, she put her hearts and thoughts 💯% into it. If I have a chance to go San Francisco, I definitely would to go eat at the restaurant. I missed her cooking!!!“

“Street parking or residential parking.
Cleanness is not bad. Seats are limited.
The price is average.
Ordered beef noodles, both have good flavor soup base. Noodles are not thin or thick, and I like the texture. The beef is flavorful with garlic dipping sauce.“

“Very good vegetarian options and reasonable prices as well. I got the veg bao buns and the fried rice. The fried rice is really good and the bao buns are good with sauce.

Vegetarian options: There are a couple of vegetarian options on the menu.“

“I had ordered chicken samosa without mayo and chicken lollypop. It was served extremely fresh and hot & the dishes were yummy. Thanks Papa's Kitchen. InshaaAllah I will order again👍“

“Decent food. Appetizers we had were corn fritters and roti, they were definitely the stars. Need to come back to try the Laksa that was not available that day. Wish the food had more veggies.Right in front of the N Judah stop so super accessible.“

“Lime Tree in the Inner Richmond on Clement street: Asian food is my fave & I admit, I'm a snob when it comes to my Asian cuisine since they're many restaurant's to choose from in SF/Bay Area. It really blows my mind Lime Tree does not attract more attention or foot traffic compared to similar South East Asian restaurant's in the Richmond neighborhood that have long waiting lines, pricey menu & way over-hyped IMO.

I've dined in & had take out. Each time the service was friendly, prompt & courteous.

Appetizer - loved their Roti, comes out temperature hot, slightly doughy & tiny bit of golden brown, cooked perfectly & yummy.

Their chicken fried rice w/egg was flavorful & had that "wok hay" distinct flavor for chefs that master cooking stir fry with a wok.

Laksa - a nice flavored coconut broth with prawns that were generous in size & crunchy-fresh.

I found my new go to Southeast Asian restaurant for super friendly service, great tasting food & avoiding long waits/lines from over-hyped restaurants in the same neighborhood that serve's similar style cuisines. Lime Tree deserves your business.“

“Dropped in for late lunch. Quick service, great food.“

“Awesome hole in the wall asian restaurant.

Dumplings are good, we got the fish and chives. Soft and chewy, very standard dumplings. Comes with vinegar dipping sauce

Servings for noodles are MASSIVE. Portions are great and the pricing is awesome. Around $12 bowls for soup and $12 for dumplings (12 pieces)

Here's the thing about the noodles.
I prefer my noodles a bit chewy, the wide flat noodles are too soft for me but good. If you like a little chew in your noodles go for fresh noodles. Personally felt like the soup could have used a bit of salt.

Service is great! Attentive and quick.

Good overall experience, great hole in the wall feel.

Vegetarian options: Broths not vegetarian. Vege noodle options, has tofu.“

“Just went here our first time on valintines day and although I did not have any noodles we had spicy spring rolls the Katsu chicken and chicken teriyaki skewers and everything tasted so good thin cuts of chicken lots of flavor all under thirty bucks we will definitely be back“

“Very good food“

“Excellent Vietnamese sandwiches in SSF with reasonable prices. Ordered Crispy Duck Sandwiches ($11) and Combo Pork ($8)- wonderful balance of pickled veggies and protein. Devoured sandwiches instantly and was a hit for everyone. Crispy duck sandwich rates 10/10.“

“Everyone has their favorite pho spot and PPQ has been mine for 20+ years. My go-to is the pho ga (chicken), which always comes out piping hot (a def must!). There's just the right amount of noodles and they never get mushy. The service is efficient. I'm never disappointed with a visit to PPQ!“

“Delicious and fast serving. Great accommodation.“

“Beyond the best Ramen in SF. It’s no wonder it’s always on the top 100 for the Chronicle. Michelin needs to review“

“This was a good experience from the moment we walked in the restaurant. The staff made us feel like old friends being hosted by extraordinary culinary experts. Loved every bite. In descending order of wonder for me:
WOW: Dan Dan noodles
1. Chili Oil Wonton
2. Shrimps. Woodear. Chives dumpling
3. BBQ Pork buns
4. Pork Sheng Jian bao
5. Pork Xiao Long bao.
For dessert, the Coconut Pudding. It was a mystical experience that brought me back to eating fresh tender coconut from Cayo Sombrero in Venezuela.
My heart left full as well as my stomach.“

“My wife and I absolutely love this restaurant. We are from Santa Rosa and it is one of the ONLY reasons we try to visit the city semi-regularly. The staff is so very friendly, and the owner is brilliant in finding drinks that will match your palate, no matter what your preferred beverage is! The food is delicious and the anime and manga always enjoyed. Thank you so much for being here share with the community!!!“

“Wow, really like the food. Visited this area for my wife's company event and found they have less spicier vegetarian option. After my kids loving the noodles, we ordered more . I really liked my spicy chicken noodle too. The quantity is good for the price we pay for. Definitely visit it again !!“

“I got the spicy noodles with tofu and chicken. The food was overall good, but everything was drenched in sauce, there wasn’t anything to cut into the oily sauce, so I could only eat so much. The texture was also one note, I wish there were crunchy elements in this dish, it’s supposed to have peanuts but I found only a couple pieces. I would suggest maybe adding bokchoy and more crunch toppings.“

“ok this is one of the best izakayas i’ve ever been to… the hamachi was buttery soft and melted in your mouth & the sauces were sooo perfectly paired with the proteins! the chicken skewers were moist and juicy. it was pretty pricey with 4 appetizers coming out to ~$65 with tip. pretty small place with only seating for max like a party of 4.“

“the Thai soup with the prawns in it I like mine spicy“

“Love this place the wait and drive is worth it“

“Have been here a few times now and this is probably my favorite dumpling place in the city. The real star is the sheng jian bao (not sure what they call it in the english menu). This is the only place that I have that comes anything close to what it would taste like in Shanghai. The Hong Kong pan fried noodles here are also really great. I grew up eating this dish as a kid and it is still a favorite of mine as an adult. The mongolian beef here is also quite good.

The soup dumplings are good but not great. The meat is a bit bland and the proportions are a bit off. I would stay away from the scallion pancake as it isn't that great.

Food comes out fast and the prices are pretty reasonable. We spent about $20 per person.“

“Came for brunch and thought it was cute and tasty! We came here around opening time on a Saturday and there was no line and plenty of seating.

I don’t think this place will beat out a no frills place that just does brunch items well but for a fusion-y, themed brunch place I think it’s definitely one of the top ones in the city.

I got the sando Benedict and my husband got the rancheros. I definitely thought mine was the better of the two and he somewhat agreed.“

“This place is a gem. The owners are sweet, the food is fantastic, and the atmosphere is unique and cozy.

The rice is also yummy here. Big portions, fair price.

10/10 recommend the General Tso Tofu. It’s on the sweet side comparatively, but they can make it spicier on request.“

“The food here is fantastic, and the service is solid.

The Pad Thai had a bit more of a tomato flavor than expected, but it was still enjoyable. The Khao Soi with fried chicken was a standout—the broth was creamy, rich, and perfectly spiced. The chicken was well-marinated and crispy, making for a great texture contrast.

We’ll definitely be returning! :)“

“Very authentic Thai food. Casual environment. Love their dessert and the shrimp paste fried rice.“

“WenChang is a winner. I was staying a couple blocks away and stumbled upon this nondescript neighborhood eatery, and I’m so glad I did. The food and prices were great. The crispy honey sesame chicken was a treat. I’m not a big fan of sweet dishes, but this plate was loaded with nice pieces of chicken, fried to perfection with the perfect mixture of sweetness and sesame. The soup dumplings are another must-try dish—savory and juicy. The vegetable chow mein was
fresh and not overly cooked. They have two prices for many entrees: cash and credit card. So make sure to bring cash for the best prices.“

“The best bowl of pho I've ever had. They have freshly made noodles as an option and I highly recommend getting the fresh noodles. The broth is flavorful and fatty, big, thick pieces of flank, so fatty, so delicious. Also got the iced Vietnamese coffee and it is strong, highly recommend getting both those options.“

“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“

“My fav Japanese ramen restaurant in San Francisco. Food is yummy and server was great , quick. There are few tables outside. Mostly i go there with my children and we sit outside which means family friendly and comfortable. The waiter had a warm demeanor. Overall 100/10 ?

Kid-friendliness: High chair , extra service for children

Wheelchair accessibility: Right next to the door. So easy for wheelchair and stroller“