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    Bac Lieu Restaurant

    4.4 (541 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese, Noodles, Soup
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    bean sprouts
    Henry L.

    this place is so solid. i live in the mission and having vietnamese food near me that's this good is incredible. it's right on the 14 and 49 bus line on mission and the food here is phenomenal for the price. i got the pho and the shrimp spring rolls and the service is really good. they're very fast. it's just very solid and well done vietnamese food. for the pho i like how they automatically come with a plate of the bean sprouts, the jalapenos, and the lime. the pho broth is really good. i personally don't need to use hoisin sauce or sriracha for the pho that they have here. i feel like over here they also have a good amount of meats and toppings to where i don't feel like they're trying to be skimpy on it. you're gonna eat this bowl of pho and feel full and like you had a good value. same for the shrimp spring rolls. the shrimp spring rolls made me very full. it's a lot. i would probably try to split that with two people but i came back after a long tennis session so i was able to eat both all of the shrimp spring rolls as well as the pho. in terms of ambience it's a great restaurant. there's always a lot of people inside. it's a pretty quiet restaurant. but it's not too busy ever to where you have to wait. it's just a place where you go in, you eat, you get what you want, and it's just a lovely place. staff is very nice as well. in fact i came around 20 minutes before closing. they told me to just take my time, like don't rush and eat and yeah it was really lovely.

    Nem nuong
    Emery T.

    I should have trusted my gut. First red flag: I walked into a Vietnamese restaurant that was a little under half full and somehow still managed to be almost entirely white diners. Not another Asian person in sight. As someone whose family is from Saigon and who grew up eating Vietnamese food, I immediately wondered who exactly all those glowing online reviews were written for. I decided not to judge a book by its cover. The food then proceeded to judge itself. The beef carpaccio was cut and shredded absurdly thick. What should have been delicate and refined had all the finesse of somebody hacking away at meat and deciding presentation was optional. The bánh khọt were thick, doughy, and barely crisp. Yes, regional variations exist. No, "regional variation" is not a diplomatic immunity card for bad texture. If I wanted a mouthful of dough, I would have ordered one. The bánh hỏi was overcooked enough to lose the delicate texture that makes bánh hỏi worth eating in the first place. Some pieces also had a faint, bizarre soapy taste. And for what amounted to overcooked noodles accompanying pieces of nem nướng, the price was borderline comedy. Speaking of the nem nướng: why did it look like Spam? Perfect little rectangular slabs. Uniform edges. Dense, processed-looking texture. It arrived looking less like grilled nem nướng and more like somebody had opened a can of luncheon meat, sliced it into rectangles, and given it a Vietnamese garnish. The pan-fried noodles were so aggressively salty that subtlety apparently never made it into the kitchen that night. Several dishes also had a stale, tired taste, like components had been hanging around waiting for somebody unfortunate enough to order them. The garlic noodles somehow became one of the highlights simply by being edible. Unfortunately, they tasted like mediocre mac and cheese wearing garlic noodles as a Halloween costume. And then came the bún bò Huế. I took two bites. There was a mosquito floating in my soup. A mosquito. In my bún bò Huế. At that point, dinner was over. You can debate regional styles. You can argue about whether bánh khọt should be more or less crisp. You can disagree about salt levels. You can tell me nem nướng is supposed to look however you want. There is no regional variation of Vietnamese cuisine where the garnish is mosquito. What makes this whole experience even more baffling is that the front-of-house staff were Vietnamese, so I genuinely cannot understand how the kitchen was sending out food like this. And yes, after eating here, I am absolutely side-eyeing those overwhelmingly positive ratings. Walking into a Vietnamese restaurant where a half-empty dining room is still almost entirely white already had me wondering who the target audience was. After doughy bánh khọt, overcooked and vaguely soapy bánh hỏi, Spam-looking nem nướng, stale-tasting food, salt-bomb noodles, mac-and-cheese garlic noodles, and an actual mosquito taking a swim in my bún bò Huế, I think I got my answer. Maybe this restaurant knows exactly who its audience is. It sure as hell isn't me. The Bay Area has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to Vietnamese food. There is absolutely no reason to spend your money here pretending this is one of them. One of the most baffling Vietnamese meals I've had in a long time. Never again.

    Menu 8/2026
    Allena C.

    4 of us arrived here on a Tuesday for lunch. This place was pretty empty with maybe 2 other tables taken throughout our meal and a few door dash/uber eats pick ups. It's a no frills Vietnamese spot with an unusually high rating. *** OUR PICKS *** B6 ~ COLD NOODLES BBQ BEEF WITH EGG ROLLS ~ Good bouncy noodles but the bbq beef was thin like jerky. Honestly, it wasn't anything to write home about. It was about average. They only give 1 egg roll cut in half. ($19.99) 3.5/5 P20 ~ PHO BAC LIEU SPECIAL ~ my partner had this and said it was average for broth flavor and size. The only thing special was the poached egg swimming in the soup. Otherwise, it was okay, but way overpriced. ($21.99). 3/5 D6 ~ BBQ BEEF AND RICE ~ my friend had this dish. She didn't care for the bbq beef. There wasn't much on the plate, just a small salad, some thin cuts of beef, and a bowl of rice. ($19.99) 3/5 P19 ~ DRY BEEF PHO ~ this dish was eaten within 10 minutes! Not much to it! While we were still eating, our friend was waiting for us to finish. That showed how tiny this meal was and he's not a fast eater. ($19.99) 3/5 Overall, I found the portions pretty skimpy and disappointing for the high price on every dish. I'm all for paying more when the quality and quantity justify the price, but unfortunately, I don't think they did here. Maybe people who live or work in this area are used to paying $20+ for a bowl of pho, and they're willing to pay the higher prices. But in the TL and Sunset District, where there are plenty of Vietnamese restaurants with reasonable prices and better portions, I don't think this place would get much attention there. They can thank the people who live or work in the area who are keeping them afloat. But for us, it's a one time deal as we don't plan on returning.

    Timothy W.

    Ordered a Vermicelli with Grilled Pork, and it was very delicious. The food came out promptly after our order. Spring rolls were very crisp, and the noodles were very fresh. Even though it was a Saturday night, we were still able to get seated very quickly. Will definitely come back!

    M1. Garlic Noodle with 5 Spiced Chicken

    Dishes are really solid here! I got the garlic noodles with five spice chicken and the chicken is tender, the noodles are also not too garlicky which I prefer. Definitely recommend to support this Pho business!

    Vermicelli with Five Spiced Chicken with Egg Roll Special 5 Combo Rice Platter
    Jessica H.

    Sat quickly on a Thursday night. Ordered: Special Combo Rice Platter (4/5) I like dishes with variety. This rice platter is served with grilled pork, shrimp paste in tofu skin, chicken skewer, fried egg, and shredded pork. Everything was cooked perfectly and flavorful. The fried egg was fried over easy. The meats were all tender and flavorful. My favorite was the tofu skin stuffed with shrimp paste. Crispy and soft. Only thing missing is the Nước chấm dipping sauce. Vermicelli with Five Spiced Chicken with Egg Roll (5/5) The chicken was tender and crispy. The egg roll was crispy and flavorful. All the vegetables were fresh. The dish tasted light but I was full from the generous serving. Service was quick and friendly. The interior was modern, clean and comfortable. Only difficult part was street parking.

    A1. Fried Egg Rolls (Imperial Rolls)
    Calvin I.

    I recently visited Bac Lieu and tried the Imperial Rolls (A1) and the Woven Rice Noodle Sheet with Pork (C4). The Imperial Rolls were crispy with a good, porky flavor. Wrapping them in the fresh mint and lettuce added a nice brightness and made for an authentic experience. The Woven Rice Noodle Sheet with Pork is a huge platter that comes with four skewers, lots of rice noodles, and an assortment of vegetables. It is very flavorful, though I would recommend adding a bit more sauce, like peanut sauce or something spicy, to really elevate the flavors. The portion sizes were reasonable for the price. There was no wait time when I arrived, and parking was easy to find. The background music was a nice touch, and the staff provided friendly and attentive service. I also appreciated that they proactively asked about dietary restrictions, such as peanut allergies. Overall, this place is a great experience and I would highly recommend it!

    Garlic noodle with five spice chicken
    Brian G.

    Came here for a quick lunch. The food looks quite authentic and they have a lot of different options. Garlic noodle with five spice chicken: B The five spice chicken tastes great, well seasoned and tender. Portion is on the light side. The noodles were just okay, could use more garlic flavor. And the broccoli on the plate is just boiled and bland so nothing exciting.

    Seafood noodles
    Karis B.

    Staff are friendly, food are good, clean restaurant I highly recommend this place because the price is reasonable

    Banh xeo and pho
    Kristine A.

    I'm surprised I haven't written a review yet- this is my go to Vietnamese restaurant in San Francisco! In addition to pho and rice plates, they have many other Vietnamese dishes. My favorite appetizers are banh xeo (sizzle crepe pancake with shrimp and fresh herbs) or banh koht - Vietnamese mini pancakes. They even have bun rieu (crab noodle soup) and bun bo hue (spicy beef noodle soup), a dry pho! For dessert har to have the che!! 3 color drink and shaved ice (almost like a Filipino halo halo dessert). For dine in, there's a lot of seating. Food comes out fairly quick too. Instead of driving to San Jose, just come here for lunch, dinner or party trays!

    M1. Garlic Noodle with Five Spiced Chicken
    Greg G.

    Needed to drive to the City so figured we try something new along the way. Bac Lieu was still open so we took that option. We parked on the street and walked in a rather hole-in-the-wall location. We ordered the pho and the garlic noodles with five-spice chicken. The pho was super solid though on the smaller side. I thought the garlic noodle with five-spice chicken was excellent. Solid 4.4 - not too greasy, good quality meat, a great choice for those wanting a non-soup option. I would definitely consider coming back, though I alsoI wanted to try the other pho options nearby - the garlic noodles here might be what brings me back :)

    Excellent food, great and quick service. Cute spot on mission and very delicious food! Would highly recommend

    R5. Vegetarian Pho
    Adish J.

    Really good pho, great service, homey vibes. I'm vegetarian as well and they have great veggie options

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    What kind of vegetables are in the vegetarian spring rolls?

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    The restaurant layout is more of a rectangular shape. It is definitely not tiny so I would say they are more in the medium size. They have tables against both walls, along the center, and a few out front. The capacity is easily more than 50, but… 

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    San Francisco is known to have microclimates and it seems whoever tries to fight Mother Nature will…read morefind out real quick it's not a consistent battle. The last two Saturdays in San Francisco have been not as sunny as people want them to be. One thing I always like to get in those days soup. When the sun is down I go to get Pho Ga at a Vietnamese restaurant. So I decide to pay An Chi a visit. On a weekend stroll on Geary boulevard in SF I landed at An Chi. Inside there is plenty of seating and it has an interesting and welcoming decor. The menu has everything from Banh Mi to different Buns like Bun Rieu to Bun Cha Gio Ga Nuong. I decided to get Garlic Noodle with Five Spice chicken. The noodles were like Angel hair but with a garlicky taste. I then I got the Pho Ga and the broth was tasty and it was refreshing . The noodles were fresh and chicken was tender. Overall a great place to grab Vietnamese food in SF. It feels the Fall has already "begun" when there are days in the Summer where there is barely any "sun "and some visitors and tourists get surprise and some are "stun"but you can get something warm like some some Pho along with some "bun" Go to Geary which is a boulevard and not a "street"where they serve lemon grass and bbq "meat" the Summer in SF isn't always sunshine and trying to hide from the "heat"it's also enjoying Pho and garlic noodles which are like Angel hair because An Chi is a good place to "eat"

    We stopped by for an early dinner at 4:00 PM on Sunday. Since there was only one other party dining…read moreat the time, the service was quick. The staff were both friendly and attentive; they even jumped in immediately to help another table with a spill, which was great to see. We ordered our usual, banh khot. Although this time it wasn't as crispy as I remembered, more fluffier this time, it still satisfied our cravings. We did have to ask for cilantro though since it didn't come with it. Also ordered the grilled pork vermicelli with egg roll. It was a big portion. It came with 2 pieces of thin but big pieces of grilled pork. The pork and dipping sauce was on the more sweeter side. Still need to try their Banh xeo next time.

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    8/14/25 FYI. Decor

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    Thanh Long

    4.1(3.6k reviews)
    4.8 miOuter Sunset
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    Can't believe it's taken me so long to check out this place! The food was all fantastic. We got a…read morecouple roast crabs, prawns with garlic noodles, garlic rice, fried calamari, mussels, and crab rangoons. The crabs were definitely the stand out item, so meaty and flavorful. The rice was already good, but using it to soak up all the crab juices elevates it even more. The service was also great. I liked that they give you cloth napkins plus disposable napkins plus hot towels at the end.

    I feel decided mixed about Thanh Long…read more The ambiance is exactly what you'd expect, nicer than a hole in the wall but more ordinary than anything, which tracks for a place that is so well known for their food. Service, at least upstairs in the large but rather austere room, was done by a very direct waitress who seemed to be either used to culling tourists, or was being very direct about the menu, possibly both? We were essentially told to order garlic noodles, crab, beef, veggies, and not much else. Now to be fair those dishes were all good to excellent, particularly the crab and the garlic noodles, with friends absolutely raving about both. Seafood fried rice was good as well, although portions (aside from the crab) were not large, so expect to order more dishes than you might expect. The overall meal was very tasty, the physical vibe worked, but the menu felt more limited than expected, and combined with the terrible parking in the area, it didn't feel like the exceptional meal that was hyped.

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    UPSTAIRS DINNING

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    2025.08.30. Thanh Long Restaurant, San Francisco, CA

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