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!“

“Very authentic and reasonably priced. Tasty too!“

“The sandwiches are so good and so reasonably priced but I came at 11:50 on a Friday and waited 35 min for 2 sandwiches.

People call ahead and order like 10 things and there seems to only be one or two people in the kitchen so it can get extremely backed up. The really nice gentleman taking orders is very detailed and checks each order which also super slows things down.

Call ahead for your order or come before 11:30, or after 1pm. Otherwise it’s a complete disaster.“

“Really loved their crabs—so much that we ordered a second one even when we were almost full! We tried both the roasted and drunken flavors, and the roasted was definitely better. The garlic noodles were also super delicious and highly recommended. Everything we had was tasty, but the price was steep—over $300 for 2ppl (2 crabs, 1 noodle, 1 eggplant stir-fry, and 3 drinks) didn’t feel worth it. Great food, but not sure if it justifies the cost.“

“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!“

“great sandwich. the best in the city“

“Delicious garlic crab and noodles“

“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“

“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.“

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

“Top food, top service, simple atmosphere. Definitely a pleasant surprise for me. The food is worth the money. Ask about the portions, before you order. Two dishes could be enough for four people. Very recommendable.

Vegetarian options: Big portions

Kid-friendliness: Child friendly

Wheelchair accessibility: Possible“

“my family is visiting san fran and had a great experience here. owner is caring and kind, went above and beyond to accommodate a peanut allergy and a large group, made a personal connection with us.
the world needs more people like this!
delicious food as well, spring rolls, garlic noodles, chicken, were highlights!“

“Absolutely. Delicious 😋l😎“

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

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

“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.“

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

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

“I'd walked by this place a million times, and it looked good, but I wasn't hurting for sandwich places. But then I read something in Eater that it was owned by the Slanted Door guy, and that made me need to check it out.

The sandwiches are good! Not particularly obviously Vietnamese-inspired, but there are Vietnamese ice coffee and corn snacks and various little sauces and so forth available for sale.

Only like four seats inside the place, though, so the name is accurate.“

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

“AMAZING. Accommodated our large table and made sure we had an awesome steamboat experience. Everyone was so friendly and we had more than enough food, with plenty left
Over. Then it only set us back $40 each! We will be back often :)“

“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.“

“Huge portion, tasty food, interesting decor. Tried the rice chicken platter which comes with Thai style vinegar based soup and salad.It's a decent place. You will not be leaving this place hungry that's for sure. Give it a try ?? .“

“I happened to be passing by and entered the store.
Banh Mi may look like a lot of food, but it has a lot of vegetables, so you won't feel full and can finish the whole meal.
Pho is also available, and the menu is extensive.“

“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!“

“Rolls, bahn mi, and the friendly people and service.. love love this place!!“

“Best service and congeniality! Loved our crispy tofu bun mee sandwich!!!! perfection! This is a MUST EAT spot on the Filmore or when flying out or into sfo. Thank you again for your service and delicious over the top food-dont forget the crispy sweet potato fries! Yum.“

“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“

“This place is the truth. I keep ordering the same thing - pork vermicelli with the extra side of rolls - and it is so, so good every time. I'll have to try some other items! Plenty of food (I'm a big eater), good price and friendly service. Enthusiastic 5 stars.“

“So good 👍🏾 so fresh easy to order !“

“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!“

“The owners were really nice to us. We were looking for vegan options and their menu were vegan friendly. They were also incredibly accommodating and reassured us of the contents of the vegan dish we ordered, detailing the ingredients used. Highly recommend.“

“Colder rainy weather has activated my soup craving. I recently stumbled upon this Vietnamese restaurant, and it’s going to be my new ‘go to’ for pho. Pretty sure this was the best pho I’ve ever had. The broth is deep and flavorful and they don’t skimp on the meat portions

The real surprise was their magical made in-house chili oil. The service was friendly and quick, and the atmosphere was warm and inviting. Nice low key setting when you’re looking to avoid crowds or ‘it’ places. If you’re a pho enthusiast (or just looking for a great meal), you have to check this place out.“

“My Favorite quick lunch spot in this area.Generous portion(Banh Mi only), quick service(when you order online), inexpensive($10 in SF Downtown?! Only this place) tangy and tasty Banh Mi & Bowl.Among their various product, 5 spices Banh Mi / Shrimp Bowl(with Extra Noodle and Extra Fish Sauce) are my best.Vietnamese coffee is also good, I barely order it as my company has a coffee machine though...“

“One of the best banh mis in the city! My chicken banh mi was so flavorful, with crispy fresh veggies, perfectly toasted bread, and flavorful meat. And it only took them less than 2 minutes to make! Super impressed and highly recommend, looking forward to trying more of their menu.“

“Unique foods with great taste. The quality in overall is high“

“#3 - Banh Cuon Thit Nuong (warm rice rolls with grilled lemongrass pork and mint), a true crowd pleaser; fried shallots topping an added savory plus.

#29 - Bun Bo Hue (spicy beef noodle soup), built off a solid pho broth, but could have benefitted from more lemongrass, citrus, sweet.

On a recent morning visit, #21 - Pho Dac Biet (standard combination beef pho) unfortunately came lukewarm with over-cooked noodles.

Overall, solid Vietnamese in the TL worth a visit; I’m hoping the disappointing experience with morning pho was only a fluke and not the standard.“

“Fantastic and very reasonably priced banh mi place. Really good quality food and very much a mom and pop shop that earns its keep. Really great customer service. Helped customers with a smile even though it was a few minutes before closing. Cash/zelle only. Will be back!“

“The shrimp & chicken crepe is crispy and filled with deliciousness!! 😋“

“Friendly staff and good food“

“There was a small wait during a weekend lunch, like 5-10min. The host/owner was very friendly! The food didn't take too long but wasn't super fast (not like a pho restaurant where it's just cooked ahead of time) so it felt more freshly made.

I ordered the dry noodles with braised duck leg. It came with a side of broth. The portions are large and the food was delicious! I would come back here again. I also got the fresh soy milk, which was in a smaller cup than I expected. Still good though.

They were very attentive. Our table was missing the jalapeno jar. which my friend likes. They must have seen us looking for it because they brought it over right away without us asking.

Small restaurant but doesn't feel claustrophobic or loud“

“Amazing experience. We phoned in an order for 3 dozen sandwiches, for pickup at 5:45pm for a Board of Education meeting (ordered around 2:15pm). The sandwiches were ready on time, and they offered to help us carry them. Everything was delicious and the crowd was pleased. Absolutely will keep DragonEats on the shortlist.“

“Little mom and pop shop for some delicious pho. I was really craving pho and glad i stopped here. The broth was so good that we didnt need to add anything in! Vermicelli noodles were also delicious. The viet ice coffee is strong but perfect!“

“Super delicious Vietnamese restaurant and I would highly recommend anything and everything on the menu. Ordered the Bun Thit Bo Xao (lemongrass beef noodles without broth) and mango salad (which includes pork belly and shrimp). The lemongrass beef was plentiful and super tender, a great fish sauce based dressing on the side and plenty of veggies and noodles to pair with the beef. The mango salad is a must get, tender and plump pork belly, snappy fresh shrimp, sweet succulent mangoes. I would come back anytime.“

“Wow! Real great find! Has a wide variety Vietnamese menu at reasonable prices with very good and quick service!
No frills but looked busy with many locals enjoying their lunch! We both liked our food and would happily return!
There were signs indicating they only take MasterCard & Visa, so probably no AMEX here. Also, looked like they had a $10 minimum to use a credit card, but that's not really hard to meet.“

“The food at this small restaurant is great, to say the least. The atmosphere here resembles that of a family-owned restaurant. The broth and noodles are great and everything works well together. The portions are great and the price is quite reasonable. Would recommend to other and would come again.“

“Great little area, food is super good, soup base needed nothing. I was gonna add in the sirracha, but I tasted the soup. Mind Blown. Perfect as is .There are huge portions, and I couldn't finish it all. Maybe because I drank all the soup.Would like to see paintings or even hear a TV in the background, the sound of the overhead lights humming is kinda wierd.“

“One of the few authentic viet places with alot of variety. Pho is on point and the BBQ sandwiches are fire. One of my go to spots in richmond especially on cold days.

Seating is a bit crowded on busy days as it is a small location similar to a hole in the wall.“