1
Vietnamese•San Francisco•value
Pho 2000
The Tenderloin gets written off constantly, and Pho 2000 on Larkin Street benefits from that neighborhood snobbery every single day.
phodinnervietnamese
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9.4
Based on 546 reviews
Best Vietnamese Restaurants in San Francisco: 20 Picks for 2026
The best Vietnamese restaurants in San Francisco, sorted by rating and curated by TastyPals editors.
20 restaurantsAvg rating 8.9$$ – valueUpdated July 2026
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Fast answers for diners comparing vietnamese restaurants in San Francisco. These first picks are sorted from live restaurant data and editorial fit.
2
Vietnamese•San Francisco•$
Mộng Thu Cafe
Mộng Thu Cafe has been doing one very specific thing — regional Vietnamese noodle soups, in a five-table room, for a neighborhood clientele, since 1993 — and the staying power alone should tell you something.
hidden gemdate night
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9.4
Based on 222 reviews
3
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Vietnamese•San Francisco•value
Cordon Bleu Vietnamese Restaurant
Cordon Bleu is one of those places where the concept is the whole point: nine bar stools, ladies serving from behind the counter, a menu of numbered set meals that hasn't meaningfully changed since the 1960s, and a founding claim — conte…
phodinnervietnamese
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9.2
Based on 569 reviews
4
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Vietnamese•San Francisco•value
Ly's Vietnamese Cuisine
Ly's Vietnamese Cuisine occupies a particular niche on Lombard Street in the Marina — a straightforward, budget-friendly pho shop sitting in one of SF's most restaurant-saturated neighborhoods, where most places are either overpriced win…
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9.2
Based on 528 reviews
5
Vietnamese•San Francisco•$$
Tanglad
Castro Street has no shortage of quick bites, but Tanglad occupies a specific and defensible position: a family-run Vietnamese street food kitchen that takes the ingredient question seriously from the jump.
hidden gemdate night
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9.2
Based on 389 reviews
6
Vietnamese•San Francisco•$$
Bac Lieu Restaurant
Bac Lieu Restaurant suits a night out when you want vietnamese that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
hidden gemdate night
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9.2
Based on 343 reviews
7
Vietnamese•Noe Valley•value
LeQuy
LeQuy is a vietnamese restaurant in Noe Valley in San Francisco that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
dinner
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9.2
Based on 100 reviews
8
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Vietnamese•San Francisco•$$$
Thanh Long Restaurant
Thanh Long Restaurant suits a night out when you want vietnamese that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
date night
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9.0
Based on 1676 reviews
9
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Vietnamese•San Francisco•value
Tín on Howard
Tín on Howard is a sensible vietnamese call in San Francisco when you want something that usually lands well.
phodinnervietnamese
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9.0
Based on 1096 reviews
10
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Vietnamese•San Francisco•value
Tú Lan
Tú Lan is an easy vietnamese option in San Francisco to suggest without needing a long explanation.
phodinnervietnamese
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9.0
Based on 1069 reviews
11
Vietnamese•San Francisco•$
Sai’s Vietnamese Restaurant & Bar
Sai’s Vietnamese Restaurant & Bar suits a night out when you want vietnamese that feels grown-up without getting stiff.
date night
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9.0
Based on 818 reviews
12
Vietnamese•San Francisco•value
Quê Việt
Quê Việt is an easy vietnamese option in San Francisco to suggest without needing a long explanation.
phodinnervietnamese
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9.0
Based on 178 reviews
13
Vietnamese•San Francisco•$
Phở Tân Hòa | Vietnamese & Chinese Cuisine
Phở Tân Hòa | Vietnamese & Chinese Cuisine is a sensible vietnamese call in San Francisco when you want something that usually lands well.
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8.8
Based on 462 reviews
14
Vietnamese•San Francisco•$$$
Gao Viet Kitchen & Bar
Gao Viet Kitchen & Bar is a vietnamese pick in San Francisco when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
date night
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8.8
Based on 460 reviews
15
Vietnamese•San Francisco•$$$$
Pho Huong Viet
Pho Huong Viet is a vietnamese restaurant in San Francisco that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
hidden gem
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8.8
Based on 370 reviews
16
Vietnamese•San Francisco•$
Golden Star Vietnamese Restaurant
Golden Star Vietnamese Restaurant is a vietnamese restaurant in San Francisco that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
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8.6
Based on 941 reviews
17
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Vietnamese•San Francisco•value
Hoi An 1608 Vietnamese Restaurant
Hoi An 1608 Vietnamese Restaurant is an easy vietnamese option in San Francisco to suggest without needing a long explanation.
phodinnervietnamese
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8.6
Based on 288 reviews
18
Google
Vietnamese•San Francisco•$
Miss Saigon
Miss Saigon is an easy vietnamese option in San Francisco to suggest without needing a long explanation.
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8.4
Based on 952 reviews
19
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Vietnamese•San Francisco•value
Bodega SF
Bodega SF is a vietnamese restaurant in San Francisco that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
phodinnervietnamese
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8.4
Based on 784 reviews
20
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Vietnamese•San Francisco•$$
Pho de Nguyen
Pho de Nguyen is a sensible vietnamese call in San Francisco when you want something that usually lands well.
hidden gem
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8.4
Based on 129 reviews
Common questions about Vietnamese in San Francisco
What are the best Vietnamese restaurants in San Francisco?
The top Vietnamese restaurants in San Francisco include Pho 2000, Mộng Thu Cafe, Cordon Bleu Vietnamese Restaurant. TastyPals curates these picks based on Google ratings, review volume, and editorial judgment.
What is the highest-rated Vietnamese restaurant in San Francisco?
Pho 2000 is among the highest-rated Vietnamese restaurants in San Francisco, with a 9.4 Google rating across 546 reviews.
How much does Vietnamese food cost in San Francisco?
Vietnamese restaurants in San Francisco range from $$ to value. Most mid-range options fall in the $ range.
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