Noodles in San Francisco, CA

“Always great dim sum and dumplings.“

“Mensho is definitely not worth the wait in my opinion. The line is usually 45min-1hr long. Coupled with the fact that parking is hard to find and the restraunt is tiny and cramped, you are better off going to marufuku or hinodeya.

I had the spicy GKO. Compared to the other garlic ramen I have had in ramenagi this was ok. The chasu is belly slices like marufuku and not the spiral rolled belly cross section which I prefer since it falls apart more easily.

They don't give you a lot of toppings on the ramen. There is no ajitama or menma in the default. Given that the price point is higher than other sf ramens this doesn't seem like value for money.

Clearly other people disagree since there is a line out the door but also the restraunt is tiny so this could be artificial scarcity and the insta hype cycle.“

“LetsSweet Kitchen is a Hong Kong chaan Teng restaurant in San Francisco South the market neighborhood, across the street from the Porsche dealer. We were in the area and decided to give them a try. Highly rated at 4.9 on Google, 4.7 on Yelp.

The place is clean, Service, friendly and food solid. Prices are higher than Chinatown, of course. Parking is a lot easier here. If you're in the neighborhood and want some Hong Kong style Chinese food, this is a good bet. If you're intimidated by Chinatown, this is a great place to go.

Food Picks:
Brad beef brisket rice with four piece wonton ($22.99) is a special during lunch and includes a drink. Ample quantity and good wontons and sold braised brisket flavor. The Hong Kong milk tea was strong and not too sweet. 8.5/10

Black pepper pork chop and onion over rice ($16.85) had reasonable quantity and was cooked just fine. The sauce was on the peppery side. 8.5/10.

Overall - Very Good
Food - Good
Decor - Very Good
Service - Very Good
Value - Good

Would we come back - Maybe“

“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“

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

“Taniku Izakaya is a great spot for skewers and a solid casual night out. I really liked the spicy scallop hand rolls and the takoyaki, and the food overall was worth the wait. It does get busy, and there was a line since reservations are only for a couple tables, but we only waited about 20–30 minutes. The vibe was lively, and everything felt well worth it.“

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

“This place is your typical Chinese cozy restaurant. If you’re looking for cleanliness like a PF Chang’s, this is not your place. There was a knat flying around. The women working were nice. The prices have definitely increased from the menu photos I saw on Google. If you’re coming here, you’re coming for the food and not the ambiance.
I ordered the string beans, eggplant, and beef pancake (apparently they’re known for this).
The egg plant was really tasty. I meant to choose the one with tofu but I ended up pointing to the picture which was without tofu. The egg plant was a tad spicy but very tasty.
The beef pancake was good too. I would recommend getting all these.“

“San Tung is definitely worth the visit! Their famous chicken wings absolutely lived up to the hype—crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and coated with a perfectly balanced sweet and garlicky sauce. Every bite was delicious! The portions were generous, and the prices were very reasonable for the quality and quantity of food. The restaurant was busy, but the service was efficient, and the food came out fresh. If you’re in San Francisco, this place is a must-try. We’ll definitely be back!“

“The beef noodles soup is one of the best in the bay area with the broth so clear and most tasty of all beef soup. The hand made noodles tasted so fresh.
The soup dumpling was steamed to order so it took a bit long but came out deliciously.
Would like to come back and try the chive cake and cucumber salad.
Service was friendly.“

“This was phenomenal. The soup broth was SO flavorful and the egg looked like it was birthed by a golden chicken. Seriously incredible. My only qualm is that they don’t let you adjust the toppings. I personally don’t like pork but was unable to switch it out for another type of meat. Other than that, seriously great ramen. Server was super nice as well and the vibes were great.“

“Great spot for all things dimpling, noodles, and cooked veggies! I came here for the first time on a trip 2 years ago and had to make a special trip back this time. My whole family loves it. We got a variety of noodles, dumplings and veggies. Our favorite things were the Dan Dan noodles and green beans. It’s located right next to Japan town in a cute shopping area. Will be back next time we’re in town!“

“Pho 2000 is a no-nonsense hole-in-the-wall Vietnamese spot that is not especially fancy or polished, but it is serving up piping hot, flavorful bowls of pho that absolutely hit the spot. The staff were all super friendly and very prompt with things like water, tea, and bussing dirty plates and bowls, which I really appreciated.

I ordered the #3, the beef pho with rare steak, well-done flank, tendon, and tripe. I tried the broth on its own first and it had a nice depth of flavor before I added my usual dashes of hoisin and sriracha. I also ordered the rare steak on the side since I hate when it gets overcooked, and it was a good test of how hot the soup was when the slices started to turn that perfect light pink gradually as it continued to simmer in the broth.

I liked the pieces of tendon and tripe that were in the bowl, but honestly there could have been a lot more of both since those are some of my favorite bites of pho. The goi cuon, or shrimp and pork spring rolls, were pretty standard and decently fresh, though I'm not sure I'd order them again given the price as they were effectively 2 long rolls cut into 6 pieces for over $10.

Overall, this is a great spot if you're just looking to scratch a quick pho fix and happen to be in the neighborhood.“

“Wow, that was the best tasting Korean food I’ve had in SF!

The short ribs were so tender and had the most delicate, slightly sweet and savory flavor.

We loved the Korean beef tartare and the glass noodles.

The line was long at 6 pm on a Wednesday so come prepared to wait. It’s definitely worth it.

We had left overs and it tasted just as good the next day.“

“friendly service and tasty food“

“The food is really good, when we got there we didn’t need to wait at all and I never liked Asian food but I gave that place a chance and I really loved it and I ate a lot of things and the waitress ate really nice and the food doesn’t take long to get served!!This is the best Asian spot in California!“

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

“Awesome Food. Good prices.“

“Second time here. Just as good as the first time. Food is flavorful and well presented. Ordered several appetizers and several entrees and enjoyed every one of them. Service was excellent. He was knowledgeable on what needed to be changed regarding spice and sauces to meet our requests. This has become our favorite Burmese restaurant when visiting the city!“

“the absolute best way to recover from 20k steps walking around SF. what a treaattt!

The beef lamb and fish one is the best one that we had. Fish mushroom and shrimp chive egg ones were also good. Pork ear salad really opens up the appetite before the dumplings.

Overall, super cool place especially to watch the dumplings get made!“

“Dumpling Bites catered my client’s birthday party in San Francisco on Sunday, and they were absolutely amazing! They pulled off a last-minute miracle for us and were professional, reliable, and right on time. The food was delicious, and our guests loved everything.

A special shout-out to Jason, the manager—he is truly the best! He was incredibly helpful, responsive, and made the entire process stress-free. I highly recommend Dumpling Bites for any event and will definitely work with them again!“

“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.“

“How did I not find this place sooner?
It’s a tasty, visually pleasing, and active dining experience.

Our group came in for a foggy, cozy Sunday lunch before the church crowd. We ordered the tomato fish, sichuan beef, and original YunNan noodle bowls. We were delighted with the bridge of ingredients that you can personally add to your hot soup and noodles.

I loved my original YunNan bone broth flavor that tasted clean and flavorful. Service is quick and kind. Decor really emphasizes the YunNan culture and they have custom wooden benches. Check this place out if you’re on Balboa!“

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

“The fried rice was perfectly seasoned with that amazing, authentic wok-flavor, and the Tom Kha soup was incredible—rich, creamy, and beautifully balanced with just the right amount of lemongrass and tang. We also tried the sukiyaki, which was packed with fresh ingredients and had a deeply comforting taste.
​To top off the amazing food, the service was outstanding. Our waiter was incredibly attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the night without ever being intrusive.“

“Loved this place! Great food and great service! We ordered the mapo tofu, mushu vegetables, and chicken with string beans. Everything tasted great and came out quickly. I highly recommend coming here. There are lots of vegetarian options too.“

“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.“

“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.“

“I had a great time over there. Delicious food 🥘“

“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.“

“All the food is delicious and the place is nice and cozy. I would highly recommend for anyone willing to try Thai food in the area.

There was this ‘chili dipped in oil‘ which was included as a side along with hot sauce. We liked it so much that we ordered just the chili sauce. They were planning to sell this as a packaged food in near future and we happened to be the first customers for that item.“

“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!“

“Located in a shopping mall, this ramen shop looks normal and unassuming from the outside. However, we were pleasantly surprised! We were seated almost instantly, and ordered gyozas to start. They were crisp, hot, and juicy! They had various ramen styles on the menu and rice bowls. Our ramen was delivered in a timely manner and was incredibly tasty. The portions are quite big and left us feeling full the whole day. The only thing is I do wish the boiled egg had been cut as it was very hard to eat without taking it out of the ramen and cutting it up myself. Service was attentive and friendly.“

“Best Thai restaurant in San Francisco, Ca. Food was delicious!“

“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!“

“This is the best dumpling place I’ve had in SF. Everything you need from delicious dim sums, to the chicken dishes, to fried rice, all just perfection. They are very reasonably priced and they have this fun game that you can play at the end to get a free meal. Also, the chilli oil is the best I’ve had ever!“

“This place is as authentic as you can get. It’s a gem cause not many places serve rice rolls “肠粉”. This place is no frills - you order at the counter and pick it up there yourself. The food is served on disposable plates. There’s a wide variety of sauces provided for you to add yourself to your food. The special soya sauce is the best and most original way of eating it. I had the rice roll express special - it was alright. The wantons were decent but the soup was lukewarm and barely had any taste in it. The soy milk was freshly made in house. More effort could be invested in keeping the tables clean. Overall - this place is a gem if you’re looking for a real Chinese experience without breaking the bank.“

“I love noodles, and this’ll do when I’m craving the one in the city, the “Hai Ky Mi Gia.” Although the name is similar, there’s apparently no connection between the two, according to the source. And honestly, neither is the taste—it’s similar enough to satisfy the craving, but definitely not the same.“

“Our daughter is obsessed with soup dumplings which we found at Fusion Dumpling. The traditional pork were great, but try the black truffle and wagyu soup dumplings. You won't be disappointed!“

“Me and my wife like to come here for breakfast for $10.99 comes with a cold or hot drink milk tea coffee or soy milk hard to beat that in the city and the portion isn't skimpy or small pretty good size for breakfast. We love the beef brisket noodles soup here. I usually get the Guilin beef brisket noodle soup combo it comes with a lot of preserved veggies too.“

“I’ve been coming to this restaurant for around 15 years during every single visit to San Francisco. I brought my husband 9 years ago during our honeymoon. This time we brought our 8 year old. We were so excited to share this amazing restaurant with him. The ramen is so flavorful and has body in the broth. I will always return to this restaurant during any visit to San Francisco.
During this visit of 9 days we came here 3 times, this is how much we absolutely love everything about this restaurant!!!!!“

“Solid Chinese yum, not the standard Chinese-American.

Popo Noodles, with rice-wine braised pork belly is savory, soy-based comfort; egg noodles cooked to still-chewy perfection, dressed for flavor but still dry. Pickled Bamboo Shoots add-on, a must, to cut through the light meat fat.

A good option when at Spark Social.“

“Top notch. I’d highly recommend the sizzling platters. The Sizzling Beef Bomb was excellent. Fresh with very tender beef. The Sizzling Salmon with curry sauce was very nicely done as well. 👍 all round“

“I got the spicy vegan noodle soup ($17.99 when I went 5/30/26) and it was SO GOOD. Huge chunk of taro root in there I believe. Felt very comforting and nourishing. Good spice level. Came here with a group of friends after watching a movie across the street at the wonderful 4 star theater. Recommend that pairing- movie and this awesome food! All my friends got different dishes and they all enjoyed what they got.“

“The Pepes Salmon is so amazingly flavorful. I’m so glad I decided to walk in and enjoy this dish. It’s salmon with a highly flavorful Indonesian seasoning and then wrapped in banana leaves and steamed , served with yummy ginger rice, so fresh and flavorful with lime juice on top. My 4yo son and I shared the dish. It’s mild spice level , so my young son and I both were able to handle the mild heat level and enjoy the dish. We finished it and were very satisfied and full. Once I placed the order, the food came out fast.“

“Delicious food, large portions, affordable price. Run by the sweetest lady who was so patient and helpful. I ordered at the restaurant and I didn’t have to wait long for my order to be ready. I can’t believe more people aren’t talking about this place! I will certainly be back for more, after I finish the week’s-worth of leftovers. Just a heads up, it’s takeout only but don’t let that deter you.

Edit: came back again because the food was so delicious and affordable the first time around. This time I got general Cho’s chicken, tofu with vegetables (similar flavoring to the cashew chicken but no cashews), and pork fried rice (heaped with lots of pork!) I also got the cream cheese wontons which were divine“

“Really awesome local noodle spot! Definitely have the flavors right, and it's fast and delicious. Overall one of the few downtown quick eats that's under $20, so I'm really glad it's here. A lot of peanuts are used but they did a good job with ensuring there's no contamination, in my experience.“

“An egg noodle shop on Ellis Street in Little Saigon. The braised duck leg noodle soup is the bowl to order, the wontons deserve their following, and the homemade soybean drink is the right thing on the side. Ten to twenty dollars a head, and the taste does not drift between visits, which regulars notice. Thank you for the steady bowls. Five stars.“

“Great place for home style Cantonese comfort food. Good quality and value. Portion sizes are generous. Service is quick and efficient. Sunday evenings are packed for family dinners. Mid week it was relaxed as locals came and went to grab their takeout or grab a quick dinner. Every dish was spot on. Check out the Crispy Skin Chicken or Curry Beef Stew.“

“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.“