San Francisco - Restaurants - Vietnamese

127 Clement St., San Francisco 94118
415-933-9900

B Star Bar

Not merely intended to catch overflow from big brother Burma Superstar down the block, this kid has his own style and flair. Brighter and airy-er than it’s sibling, and a considerably easier ... read more

873 Castro St., San Francisco 94041
650-691-9999

Savory

Easily missed spot off a side street in downtown Mountain View, inside a calm oasis of young couples chatting and nibbling on spring rolls. Lots of Vietnamese/Fusion on the Peninsula, the angle her... read more

631 Larkin St., San Francisco 94109
415-409-3333

Turtle Tower Restaurant

If, in this crazy new globalized world, sushi is the new french fries and pad thai is the new mac ‘n cheese, we nominate Turtle Tower’s Pho Ga as the new chicken noodle soup: a huge, st... read more

546 University Ave., San Francisco 94301
650-325-8500

Tamarine

If you're into Sil Valley starfucking, on any given night the clientele here is like a Valleywag Who's Who of tech company scions and VC gajillionaires. They're here for unique, high-end SE Asian c... read more

518 Bryant St., San Francisco 94301
650-838-0353

Three Seasons

High-end Vietnamese, favored by young, attractive peninsula couples nodding their heads to a slightly-too-loud housey soundtrack. Interior has orgeous touches of color, like brilliant yellow orchid... read more

572 O'Farrell St., San Francisco 94102
415-673-3136

Golden Era

Definitely one of the best vegetarian restaurants in the city, which is saying something, and one of the weirder eating experiences ever. Grimy, graf-covered exterior gives way to shiny, gilded tem... read more

891 Beach St., San Francisco 94109
415-771-6800

Ana Mandara

Peep the pro soundstage lighting across the ceiling? With founding owner Don Johnson, such Hollywood details are par for the course. Cordon Bleu-trained Chef Khai Duong makes this lavish Ghirardell... read more

506 Valencia St., San Francisco
415-626-5022

Sunflower Authentic Vietnamese

Simple little Mission gem with well-priced menu satisfying locals for more than a decade. Family-style dining on BBQ pork, salt and pepper shrimp, sautéed beef, five-spice chicken, all washed down ... read more

667 Jackson St., San Francisco 94133
415-433-6469

Golden Flower

Word is out on this joint. Dirt-cheap, good-quality Vietnamese pho, rice noodles and grilled meats served up by friendly folks who actually seem happy to be there. Lighting’s fluorescent, and your ... read more

1 Ferry Bldg., San Francisco 94111
415-861-8032

The Slanted Door

Third location of this local favorite is a charm. Huge and bustling room aswarm with fashionable eaters (Isn’t that Mick Jagger?). Food as sparklingly fresh and incredible as the ocean view. Noisy ... read more

20 Cosmo Pl., San Francisco 94109
1-510-479-0484

Le Colonial

Lazy ceiling fans, bamboo birdcages, rattan furniture, palms waving softly in the breeze … sigh. Sexy Indochine/French Colonial atmosphere marred by Banana Republic–clad singles sucking down after-... read more

431 Jones St., San Francisco
415-673-3163

Pho Hoa Vietnamese Restaurant

Don’t trip over the zonked-out guys clutching their Night Train, but don’t let them scare you away, either. The pho here is tops. Nothing like a steaming bowl of beef tendons and tripe to stimulate... read more

655 Larkin St., San Francisco 94109
415-776-3234

Pagolac

Hole in the wall Vietnamese with a soupcon of respectability. House specialty, seven courses of beef, is a winner—serious beef that means business. Little grills even for do-it-yourself entertainme... read more

560 Larkin St., San Francisco 94102
415-474-5698

Saigon Sandwichs

Little atmosphere and nowhere to sit, but Civic Center workers line up anyway at this tiny in-the-know take-away. It’s all about the $3.25 combo banh mi sandwiches on fresh warm French bread with s... read more

701 Larkin St., San Francisco 94109
415-885-1274

Vietnam II

For those afternoons when you just want to plonk at a table with a good book and a heap of healthy comfort food. Huge bowl of pho with rare slices of beef to cook in steamy broth with rice noodles,... read more

426 Larkin St., San Francisco 94102
415-771-3388

Wrap Delight

Like Saigon Sandwiches up the street, a hole-in-the-wall lunch takeout serving just one thing: banh mi sandwiches for under $3. What’s banh mi you ask? Sandwiches made with a French rolls, carrots... read more

8 6th St., San Francisco 94103
415-626-0927

Tu Lan

Good Vietnamese food in a downright seedy location. Word-of-mouth dingy treasure. Inside: tiny, plain, filled with gritty locals. Delicate spring rolls, tender barbecue pork over crispy rice noodle... read more

845 Market St., San Francisco 94103
415-541-9913

Out the Door

Tween sister to the infamously delicious Slanted Door hangs in the food court, yes the food court, of San Francisco's Westfield Mall. Suspect location's soon forgotten once inside its tight, sleek,... read more

750 Ellis St., San Francisco 94109
415-829-7114

Splash

Popular local choice for cheap lunch specials, though portions a little lean at regular price. Even so, inspires loyalty for Vietnamese standards, plus various nonstandard pig parts for the more ad... read more