Noodles in San Francisco, CA

“Came on a Sunday around 5pm and there was a bit of a line - if you're a party of one, you're more likely to expedite your wait time - waited about 20 mins and was sat...ordered about 5 mins after that. The seating is all mostly communal tables, but have privacy barriers. Got the A5 Wagyu Ramen (meat was def super fatty and tender and has a wow factor since it's draped raw across the bowl) and the Signature Tori Paitan (spicy). Both were good and had rich broth, but I would say I prefer the signature ramen for its mix of pork and duck chashu. Noodles are very chewy because of the mochi/wheat mix, maybe a little too chewy for my taste but overall nice spot to try ramen in the city.“

“we actually wanted to eat korean bbq with a grill and then came across a different kind of korean bbq - luckily for us. the food was bombastic. five of us went to eat and ordered a big pot for everyone. all the ingredients (meat, vegetables, cheese and spices) were so extremely delicious. definitely worth a visit if you make a trip to japantown.“

“Always great dim sum and dumplings.“

“Very authentic and reasonably priced. Tasty too!“

“House of Pancakes was one of the coziest & tastiest meals I’ve had in recent memory. The garlic green beans and the beef roll pancake were the most notable items for sure. So tasty!! The hand-pulled noodles were good as well, especially on a rainy day. The garlic green The food is what earned the five stars here.The service and ambiance were alright. I wouldn’t say either were notable. It took me a few tries to flag down a server to get water, but they were quick with the tea and with the food! Overall, I’d definitely come back here!Dietary restrictions: Everything I ordered was tree nut friendly!“

“Mmm dumplings here are so good. Wait was only a few minutes at lunchtime and easy with the yelp app.Green bean appetizer - perfectly cooked and crispy with great pepper garnishes and flavor.Scallion pancake - solid appetizer, crispy and great scallion flavor.Juicy pork dumplings - a favorite! So tasty and flavorful, someone mentioned they were too sweet but I didn’t get that at all. Love the juiciness.Chicken scallion - ooh these tasted so good. I was afraid chicken might be dry but these were our second favorite dumpling!Mongolian beef boiled - meh, saw another reviewer say these were their favorite but I felt they were pretty bland. Like a 4/10 for us.Next time I’d love to try the steamed dumplings. We were just so stuffed!“

“Bund is, hands down, my favorite restaurant in SF. The food is fantastic, and the women working there are lovely--friendly, funny, and accommodating. I've always found the food here to be super flavorful, balanced, fresh, and not greasy. Whoever is at the wok in the back gets all my respect. I ended up coming here out of sheer luck. Another bustling, well-known restaurant establishment across the street was my original destination. When I saw how long the line was, I decided to leave. Trying to figure out where to go next, a man passes by me. He turned to me and said, "You gotta go here. It's SOOO good." The rest is history. My only regret is not discovering this culinary treasure sooner, lol. Now, I'm spreading the word about Bund, the great restaurant.“

“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!“

“my all time favorite pho place. oh my god. there might be a brief wait but it’s worth it. the space is usually very full but not loud enough where you can’t hear the people with you. good for friends/dates/family, honestly whoever. the service is very quick and efficient - don’t be offended if there’s not much fanfare. my boyfriend always gets a meat plate and it’s delicious. i’ve only ever tried the pho and will always come back for more.“

“The food is very good but not what I expected. I’ve been watching YouTube shorts where I see “Chinese burgers” where the bun is flaky and in layers that are pulled apart to be filled with any number of things. This flaky, layered bread is what I was expecting. Instead, the bread used for the Chinese burgers is more like a larger English muffin without the nooks and crannies—not what I was hoping for. Still, the food is good, especially the noodles with tomato and egg.“

“By their own standards, this place is doing a good job. I found it a little overbearing, but I'll admit, part of what comforts me about Vietnamese restaurants is being left alone. I was not. I was even given instructions about how to order next time! One person working there seemed concerned I ate only half my bun bo hue, but I truly ate all I could and then some, it was just a lot for me. I think $20 is a lot for pho, but I was fine with that, as I was expecting it. I do wish the bun bo hue came with a pork hock, but the broth and the beef were so refined, that is not a complaint. More pork blood would be nice... but, I think they have perfected what it is that they do, which is all I ever want, personally.Would go back. They seem to foster loyalty; I can see why. They're very welcoming, and the food is comforting, as someone who grew up on SFV phoGot bun bo hue because it looked like everyone else did. Was happy with that choice. All the food looked pretty good.“

“In the area for work, Super nice and attentive. The lemonade is freshly squeezed and sweet! Would be good if they added some soda/club soda. The eggs rolls were cool, sorta tough, but good. The pho was good as well, the broth tasted well seasoned. I ordered the BBQ rib and prawn pho. I asked if it BBQ sauce on it because I am not a fan. He said no, but it tasted just like BBQ. It didn’t mesh with pho to me. So if I ever went back, I would try another option.“

“We walked in around 4 pm on a Thursday afternoon. There was only one other couple seated so we were seated right away. We had the lamb and carrot dumpling (not in soup) and thought it was quite tasty. Strong, but not overpowering lamb flavors with veggies to add some texture contrasts.“

“Went here when we were desperately craving ramen!! Cute spot. We loved the calamari, it was great. Was a bit difficult to get water and ramen was not amazing. Expected to be blown away for the price. Spent $80 (2 peopl) with no beverages besides water and one app.“

“You don’t have to break the bank on their amazing sushi, you can also get udon at neighborhood prices. And nobody beats Jimmy as a host!“

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

“Finally I found out a place from where I can get home made fresh and delicious food. I strongly recommend everyone to try out. Home delivery what else do we want...“

“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.“

“Brought parental units here for a weekday late lunch. The environment is chill, food was good, service was warm and friendly. | Ambiance | There's ~8 table here, with benches for seating; each table can comfortably seat 4-6, possibly more with kids. The restaurant is bright and delightfully decorated. | Food | Given this was our first time here, we ordered two #1 Original: one with shrimp, one with beef. The meat/bone broth has been cooked for hours and has a delicious depth to it. We had regular noodles (imported from Yuana) in one and kale noodles in the other. Both were delicious. The bridge of toppings that come with each order of noodles, albeit gimmicky, was fun and added texture to the dish; atop the bridge were corn, preserve vegetables, yuba, goji berries, ham slices, a shrimp, wood ear strips, chives, and a quail egg. The protein ( slices of beef and shrimp) came out raw, along with noodles on the side, and piping hot broth for us to cook everything in. All in all, a very satisfying meal. We also got the tofu + ground pork cold dry noodles and a wood ear appetizer. The dry noodles were unique and I liked the tofu flavors in them, though I still preferred the version with broth. The wood ear appetizer was good - vinegary and had a little kick. | Service | The manager/owner (?), having learned that this was our first visit, welcomed us and shared her recommendations. It was clear she's passionate about the food and takes pride in their offerings. She and the other waitress were both great in ensuring we were well taken care of; service was quick. Despite this being a restaurant that has been opened for only 5 months, everything is operating smoothly. When the bill came, I opted to pay with a credit card. These days, the tip portion of the credit card workflow at restaurants can get quite confusing, often ranging anywhere from 15-25% or more. Unlike other restaurants that default tip to 18% or 20%, I appreciated Oodle defaulting theirs to 15%. For that, and for the delightful service, I was happy to increase the tip to the next tier up at 18%. They earned it!“

“Tasty authentic ramen. Lovely staff. Serves alcohol, but it's not on the menu, so make sure you ask. Know that when you choose meat, you'll only get one type (i.e. fuku chicken karaage ramen does not come with pork from the base, which is not clear on the menu). Would come back again.“

“I'm shocked. I had no idea what to expect and it was incredible. The dumplings are fresh and made to order. Every we had (beef soup, pork pancakes, pork pot stickers, and beef and onion dumplings) was just excellent. I'd post a picture but I ate too fast.“

“Chef Jetto catered a beautiful Thai spread for my 35th birthday. Ordering was a breeze and we were able to schedule a convenient delivery to my home in Yomitan. She is a delight, and her food cannot be beat! Absolutely delicious. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“I wanted to go to Haiji Noodle House with my parents during the Spring Festival.Helpless shopkeepers take a breakWent to this place instead.Tastes as delicious as everWe ordered the signature powder and Vietnamese coffeevery satisfiedRice noodle soup is piping hot and deliciousThe rice noodles are not ordinary rice noodlesVery soft and waxy but with a bit of toughnessThe beef offal is cooked very lazily and is also suitable for the elderlyThe coffee is classic black coffee with coconut milk“

“Good food and friendly service. It got pretty loud when we were dining there. We ordered Nasi Hainan (the soup could use more spices), but the rice is delicious), chicken satay (very tender), Mie Goreng Jawa (delicious), pho pia and roti pratha.“

“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.“

“The best dumpling place in San FranciscoThe chicken potstickers and dumplings were amazing and so tasty.And the dragon fried rice was so good.Had to come twice for this food.Highly recommended for Asian food lovers.It’s definitely must try“

“The crab was AMAZING!! I always get roast crab and garlic noodles. This particular batch of crab was so delicious and super fresh. Sometimes crab will have that metallic / strange taste (not necessarily at this restaurant but when I’ve purchased at the store or other restaurants), but mine and my moms were very fresh, cooked to perfection and finger licking delicious ?????????“

“Very good dumplings and soup. I felt the food was fresh but under spiced, which allows you to flavor the food to your desired taste. Service was fast but souless. Portions were very large and served warm. The restaurant interior was basic but clean. Prices were reasonable.“

“Fellas, you don’t know how good you have it. I’m from NYC and I am confident that this is a superior joint to anything I can find. The last time I had something this good was in Toronto almost a decade ago. The bun vermicelli was the perfect thickness, and the five spice chicken so juicy. And getting taro in a spring roll these days?? Jesus go support this place!“

“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.“

“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“

“Great service, food was excellent--it would be better if not all the food came out at one time, and we didn't have enough space at our two-top to hold all the plates. But overall, excellent corn fritters and spare ribs, spring rolls, calamari. And again, great service, thank you!“

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

“Amazing food with a different take on Japanese style cooking. Love trying all the different options.“

“What a little gem tucked in the heart of the city! After seeing two Japanese artists exhibits, we wanted to wrap up the day with some yakitori and thankfully we found this place. Really good selection of yakitori but my favorite was the pork belly one. The hubs liked the chicken. I would go back for the crème brûlée any day ?Would love to go here again to try their ramen which are promising based on the reviews as well.“

“Go now for brunch before it blows up!!!Omg not only are their brunch items so aesthetically beautiful they are DELISH!!!We had the fluffy cakes, the Benedict Sando, and the 1398 Rancheros. The Benedict Sando was deconstructed- sandwich and then a dish of delicious poached eggs in mustardy hollandaise sauce. Wow!! The bulgogi on the rancheros was delicious and sooo flavorful, and spiced very mildly- not too spicy at all. The fluffy cakes stole the show. I even used a few of the dry cakes to sop up my Benedict sauce. Yum yum yum!!!!Also service was great, not slow at all, and super attentive. They ran out of the Thai iced tea and replaced it immediately with another beverage. Very thoughtful.“

“I love wenchang with all my heart. This place always feels like a warm hug in and out the door. I have been coming here since they've opened and they never miss. Since we've discovered this hidden gem, I have brought my friends here and they are obsessed as well. Please try their homemade fresh crab Rangoons, the chili fried chicken (numbing schezuan chilis), and their 4 seasons chow mein. It's absolutely insane. Their dumplings are insane as well. Also vegetarian friendly and vegetarian approved (had friend that was vegetarian) just simply ask. They are a small family business, and their service and hospitality makes you feel at home. Go and support local and give wenchang a go!!!“

“This place came out of nowhere and it is best Chinese Ive had in SF. Their noodle dishes and dumplings are very good. Fresh and light, not greasy. This place is packed at lunch and crowded for dinner. Seems like their quality caught on really quickly. Very happy they opened up!!!“

“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“

“It's quite busy here. The service is fast but you can order online in advance.Lemongrass chicken vermicelli (bun ga xa) was flavorful with sweet fish sauce.Turmeric catfish (cha ca la vong) was ok, not a lot of fish. It normally comes with fermented shrimp paste, which I believe is smelly so I ordered it with fish sauce instead.“

“Great casual pho place. Very speedy. Lots of seating once you walk past the front, there's more tables upstairs. You get tea for your table too so that's a pleasant surprise. Plenty of sauces at the table for you to create your own concoction. I realllllyyyyy enjoyed the cha gio. The meat itself was salty but balanced well when you added the lettuce, cucumber, and sauce. 100% getting that again. Pho was delicious too and tasted "clean". I got the large and the portion was more than enough. Meat was delish. I got the wide noodles (you have options here!!) and I loved having a wider noodle in my pho compared to regular pho. Soup was good too. Would come back when I'm craving Pho!“

“I ordered online for pickup. When I arrived, they were out of one of the items so asked me if a substitution would be ok. He suggested the fried meat dumpling, and I'm glad he did, as they were especially delicious and perfectly fried. They even threw in an order of sesame balls for the extra wait, which was a really kind gesture. The dumplings here were great, especially the soup dumplings and the chicken and corn dumplings. Overall, I was very pleased with the food we got here!“

“Thought I had reviewed this long ago because this is our go-to Vietnamese place in the city! The food is consistently good and the family that runs it is just absolutely wonderful. We've been coming here maybe at least once a month since 2020 and we're still not tired of it. Anytime we come back from a hiking trip or travel, our first meal home is here. I'm vegetarian and the owners are mostly vegetarian too! It explains why their vegetarian Bún bò Huế is sooo good. It's spicy, it has this delicious, complex umami broth, there are always tons of fresh vegetables (still crunchy and sweet), and I love the amount of variety in tofu and soy protein they put in! A lot of places serving veggie pho and the like are petty lazy and just cut up some soft tofu slices at most, but at Thanh Thanh, they give you fried bean curd strips, fried tofu slices, some soy beef slices, faux shrimp...etc. This is one of the only places I've been as a vegetarian where I didn't feel like my food is second class or an afterthought. My husband likes getting their beef combo pho and also their BBH. Their banh mi is also delicious! French bread is always soft and warm on the inside, but nice crisp crust when you bite in. Pickled veggies are done right, and they pack it with your preferred filling (veggie ham or curry tofu for me). We also like the Vietnamese coffee a lot. The restaurant is pretty no-frills, just really simple, and why do you need more? The food is good, the people are wonderful, and you feel like you're eating with family. Prices have increased by $5 on average per dish since 2020, but we are more than happy to support this business as long as we can. I'll remember to take more photos next time and not immediately devour everything lol.“

“This place is a hidden gem! New spot in town but OMG best siu Mai dumplings I've had yet in SF. They're very fresh so it takes 15mins but it was worth every second because the food tastes like it was made with love! A bit hidden on 17th but worth checking out!!“

“Hai Ky is located in the heart of the Tenderloin, which for some is a no-go territory, but as I have started exploring more and more of it, you find so many terrific restaurants despite the rough surroundings I ordered a pork kidney noodle soup, #14 on the menu. The broth itself is very flavorful. The texture of the noodles are just right. The protein, the pork kidneys, are not pungent at all and have great texture as well. If you are craving teo chew noodles, this is definitely a top pick and I can't wait to come back and try the other dishes and noodles they have“

“We had the crispy spring rolls, chicken satay, shrimp pad Thai, pineapple fried rice, fried chicken wings and lychee iced tea. The waitress was on top of everything. Very kind and helpful. She stated the owner used to be a chef in Bangkok and they recently opened this restaurant. Having been to Thailand, we all agreed that the food here was fantastic. Very fresh and authentic. They even gave us a free fried banana dessert. Soo good. We Will definitely be back!!“

“We've eaten here a few years back, but this is the first time leaving a review. We wanted something a little different and not just pho, so we opted for this spot. We got there around noon and there were a a bunch of empty tables. Most of the booth tables were taken though. Just so you know, they give complimentary soy milk served hot or cold, but you have to ask for it. I think only old timers/regulars know about this. My bf got a hot soy milk and I chose hot tea. We both ordered noodle soup. #3. NG HIEP KY WONTON HO FUN SOUP: Flavorful soup with seafood, liver and wonton dumplings with medium flat rice noodles. The noodles are not the typical Chinese ho fun that is really wide. It's like linguini sized rice noodles. They give an average amount, but good enough to fill you. I don't care for liver, so I didn't eat it. But everything else was good! They also have a shrimp on top that's been fried with batter. I grabbed that first since I'd rather have it crispy than soggy. 4/5 #12. BRAISED DUCK LEG HO FUN AND EGG NOODLE SOUP: BF had this and enjoyed it. Tasty duck and having both kinds of noodles bring an interesting taste and texture. Not many places have this dish or in this area of SF. 4/5 All around a decent spot for a quick lunch!“

“Good place for a quick bite after shopping or a movie at the Regal at Stonestown Mall. The udon had the right firmness, broth was not salty and the different selections of tempura were light. Service was quick. Free parking on the lot.“

“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!“

“Every item I’ve tried and every item fills my palate with glory. Including their ice drinks.Yes, every item. My favorite especially is the golden crispy pork and beef tripe with the noodles. This food is its own category. Noodles ? Yes. Soup? It does come with a broth on side. The oils that are in your bowl have such significant taste, you will not be confused why it’s designed this way. So happy they took over this location.The pig ears are fun to eat. Rice plates are great, highly seasoned with flavor.I have never been to China or Hong Kong but this restaurant reminds me they’re not far away.Don’t forget to get their yogurt or ice tea drinks!“