date & time: thursday march 26, 2026 @ 1pm vibe: besties, couples & friend groups in lacy white tops, denim cut-offs & coach bags music: viet edm decor: bay window, bank vault & aesthetic interior service: nice & welcoming devour: papaya salad, pho, spice chicken w/ garlic noodles & che total: $86.88 read more

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As a long time Ben Tre/Gao fan, I've been waiting for this place to open. The food exceeded our expectations. We ordered Imperial Rolls, Combo Pho, Combo Vermicelli, and Pork rice - everything was excellent. The imperial rolls were extremely crispy. The entrees were flavorful and very very good. Service was generally good but did not tell us about kids pho. We ordered an adult entree and would have gotten a kids if we knew. Price wise, it's noticeably higher than places like Kevin's or Perilla. Roughly $25 per entree plus additional for appetizers and drinks. Overall we had a great time and will be back read more

same owner as gao viet, but more budget-friendly. portions are huge, definitely good value. flavors were pretty solid and it has a really homey, comfort-food kind of feel. overall, simple but satisfying spot, especially if you're hungry. read more

Im glad they have their combination appetizer. Service just keeps getting better. The place is packed with lunch goers. The place is lovely and clean read more

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I stopped by Ben Tre Restaurant on Ocean Ave after a business appointment in the area, and it was a fantastic find. The space is newly opened and has a great energy, making it a perfect spot for a satisfying meal. We started with the Ben Tre Appetizer Plate, which was a highlights reel of textures, from the fresh shrimp spring rolls to the perfectly crispy egg rolls and savory skewers. For the main, the 5 Spice Chicken with Rice was excellent; the chicken was incredibly flavorful and tender with a perfectly browned skin, served alongside a fresh salad that cut through the richness beautifully. We also couldn't resist a bowl of their beef pho, which featured a deeply aromatic broth and high-quality cuts of meat. Between the friendly service and the authentic flavors, this has easily become a new favorite in San Francisco. read more

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Ordered take out over the weekend since I was craving bun rieu and it was good! I think they should put a bit more tofu and tomatoes and the broth could be a little more flavorful but overall it was solid. I give it an 8/10. Also got some shrimp spring rolls and it was very fresh. Loved the peanut dipping sauce. Remember to check your togo order cuz they forgot all my bun rieu side veggies/fixins, but luckily if I had not asked for some fish sauce togo I would've never known so I was able to get all the veggies before I left. Also the restaurant is pretty nice. I would get the same thing again next time but it's kinda expensive. read more

Ben Tre is a neighborhood gem -- so glad it's close to home! I've loved eating at Ben Tre for years, and this new location is gorgeous. Easy street parking in the residential area, which is a huge plus in SF. We grabbed seats at the bar to escape the dinner rush. My go-to beef ball pho was perfect as always -- rich broth, tender meat, comforting. Service at the bar was exceptional. The bartender was knowledgeable, attentive, and really personable. Gave great drink recommendations and made the whole experience feel welcoming. read more

Ben Tre - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Hidden gem for Vietnamese food in the area. The restaurant has a modern, clean vibe while still keeping that authentic feel. The flavors are on point -- everything tastes fresh, well-balanced, and not overly heavy. You can tell they use quality ingredients and take pride in how the dishes are prepared. The space is comfortable and nicely designed, making it a great spot whether you're grabbing a quick meal or hanging out with friends. Service was friendly and attentive, and overall the experience felt smooth from start to finish. Definitely a place I'd come back to again -- highly recommend if you're looking for solid Vietnamese food. read more

Ben Tre's third location has opened up on Ocean Avenue. If you love their south city location, you can now have their family's pho at their new elevated restaurant. They have a full bar, two tvs, and the food is amazing! My favorite was the goi coun and beef pho. I'm excited for the bar as not many Vietnamese restaurants serve alcohol. read more

Ben Tre - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Was excited to see this spot open up in the neighborhood we've definitely been needing a pho place nearby! That said, the pricing feels a bit tough to justify right now. Bowls are around $22.95, but the portions are on the smaller side not quite what you'd expect for that price, especially if you're used to those big, hearty pho servings. We tried the pho dac biet, pho tai, bun rieu (very good) and bun bo hue. The pho Flavors were good and alittle greasy. This is still their soft opening, so there may be some kinks to work out. Just hoping to see portions (or pricing) adjust a bit to match expectations, because it would be great to have a good neighborhood spot do well here! read more

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I recently visited this restaurant and had mixed feelings about the experience. The atmosphere was pleasant, and the dining room was clean and inviting. Service was also friendly. As for the food, the dishes we ordered did not meet our expectations. The fried chicken wings were cooked properly but lacked seasoning and flavor. The claypot catfish was much sweeter than expected, which overpowered the other flavors. The fish itself did not taste particularly fresh to me, and I ended up taking the leftovers home but chose not to eat them. We also ordered pho, and while the broth was not bad, it lacked the rich, savory depth that I typically look for in a good bowl of pho. Given the restaurant's high ratings, I may have ordered dishes that are not among their specialties. Based on this visit, however, the food was disappointing despite the nice ambiance. I would consider returning to try some of the more highly recommended menu items before making a final judgment. I gave the three star just for the service. read more

Ben Tre - Catfish clay pot - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Very tasty, extremely fast, plenty of tables, nice staff, open late, nice vibes (hard to think if used to be a bank). Seems that pho costs more than it used to, but what doesn't? Thrilled to have them in the neighborhood. read more

To start off, parking is plentiful. The road adjacent has plenty of 1 hour street parking. I came on a Thursday night, it was busy and we had to wait a few minutes for a table as the restaurant was packed. The restaurant itself has a very interesting layout in my opinion, the tables are extremely close to one another and it doesn't feel like an intimate dining experience. When we were seated, we were not asked if we wanted anything to drink, but only if we needed help with the menu. Long story short, our waiter disappeared, I had to order with a different waiter and ask for water again only for it to be forgotten, then I had to raise my hand again and a different waiter helped me again also. To the food, the nem nuong cuon/ grilled pork spring rolls were alright. Traditionally they come with a sauce known as tương nem nướng but it didn't, it was peanut sauce. I'm not sure who this restaurant is for, but peanut sauce does not go well with it at all. The rice paper was not soaked in water long enough making the roll way too chewy. I'm not sure what the carrot is for either as it adds no value to the dish. The next dishes were the pho and catfish clay pot. I will definitely say the pho broth was very flavorful and I really appreciated the great noodle to meat ratio. The broth had lots of depth and I can tell it was cooked to perfection. The catfish in clay pot was also flavored well. Unfortunately there were bones, it would be great to let each party know there are bones in the dish because personally bones in my fish while eating out is not something I enjoy doing, nor many of our friends who joined us. Overall the dining experience was mediocre, considering it was such a small space, I basically had to shout across the table in order for anyone to hear me. The service was very slow too, nobody came by to ask how the food was, ask to refill our water, we had to raise our hand every time. Overall, I would not come back here again unless my friends want to come back. If anything my rating should be 2 stars +1 for pho and +1 for the catfish. read more

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They served good portions and the drinks were delicious. Service was a bit slow and inattentive. read more

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I love this restaurant. The servers were all really friendly and fun. The bartenders were personal and sweet and very well trained.. but the food and the drinks speak for themselves. I will come here anytime I am in the neighborhood. read more

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Wth! This place is so freakin' good. I grew up in San Jose and have pretty high standards for viet food and have been looking for good viet food in SF (also non existent). I never like the other Ben Tre locations, but gave this location a try since we live on Ocean. We've now been there twice and all the dishes we've gotten have been stellar. - Ben Tre Spring Roll - Combo Pho - Combo Vermicelli Bowl - Bun Bo Hue - Bun Rieu - Mama's Famous Che Needless to say, we will be back and SOOOO happy to have this witin walking distance of our place. read more

Classic pho on Ocean Ave! Friendly staff, excellent food, fresh ingredients and everything is meticulously clean including the bathrooms.

Parking right next to Ben Tre is usually full. You can usually find parking up the block. I've been to all the other Ben Tre's and expected exactly the same thing. How is it possible that I find this better? It has a nice char and it's such a great added flavor. I got the bbq beef and pork, mom got the pork chops and chicken. We shared our meats and all 4 were delicious. I never minded driving to their other locations but now I have one much closer to home. The other locations are family run and you can see mama working st the South San Francisco location, they're always busy so they're constantly in motion, always doing something. This one is busy and the people are friendly. This location also seems bigger. read more

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Great vibes and good service. Price is a bit pricey compared to other pho place, but it is acceptable in SF area. Pho- soup based is rich and less salty. It's great location for family and big group of people to find parking in busy sf area. read more

Good pho however for the price point and serving size, I would say it's over priced. Knowing that it's near sf state, Lowell and other schools... it may be more convenient however it's not really serving the community due to that price point. For a bowl a pho to come out to $28/30 it's really money grabbing. I get it, everything is high right now but really not friendly to school students. read more

Came by for lunch. They just opened 2 weeks earlier. Been waiting for a long time since I love the food at their two other locations. Still with soft opening menu with new items added daily. Plenty of street paid parking and a paid parking lot across the street. Space feels airy and bright. I know this place is going to be packed. Food is great authentic Vietnamese food portions are large. Service is friendly and attentive. Mr Gao working hard in the kitchen. read more

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Five stars, great everything, get this, get it often! Very nice, new, and comfortable inside! Watch how they make the Pho broth in the Pho Vault observation window. read more

Ben Tre - The Pho Vault Observation window - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

We went to try this new location and i am impressed: Food, since they have limited menu, (it was their 2nd day of operation), comparing to the Millbrae or SSF locations, the food we had is comparable or better. Our fav.. always have been the Pho and the soup was just right, not salty but just the way we liked it. Fried chicken was good, but there's no sauce that came with it.. which, is fine. It was good, and the presentation was great. Service: Waitress was great, she came twice to ask how are we doing, and if we need anything. Very courteous and professional. Ambiance: Since it was lunch time and there's quite a bit of people, (i think it was full), we have to wait for 5 minutes to sit us down. They have a waiting seat inside the restaurant, which helps with the elements if you are outside waiting. Chair was soft and comfortable, and really we love it. read more

Ben Tre - Chicken wings - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I found a hair in my food during my visit. I chose not to bring it to the staff's attention at the time and simply kept it to myself, but it was disappointing nonetheless. What stood out even more was that none of the kitchen staff appeared to be wearing hair nets, hats, or any form of hair restraint. Given that the kitchen is in full view of customers, I would have expected a greater emphasis on cleanliness and food-handling standards. I understand that mistakes happen, but an open kitchen creates a higher expectation of professionalism and attention to detail. I hope management takes this feedback into consideration and reinforces practices that help prevent situations like this in the future. read more

My family and I arrived at Ben Tre restaurant at 6:00 pm and were promptly seated. My wife and daughter got Pho Dac Biet, while I chose the Combo Vermicelli Bowl. The Vermicelli bowl was a delightful surprise, brimming with an abundance of noodles, egg rolls, and pork. The egg rolls were crispy, and the pork was incredibly flavorful. The open kitchen provided a pleasant ambiance, and the customer service is excellent. Food arrived at our table within a mere 10 minutes. Ben Tre restaurant is conveniently located in a charming neighborhood, with easy street parking. read more

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I live close within walking distance so glad it finally opened very good ambience for a Vietnamese restaurant vibrant scene soft open food was good not great dued to staffing n cook getting settling in pricing is higher than other locations but it is Sam Francisco rent will wait for full menu to revisit food critique but I do recommend you give it a try read more

Ben Tre - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

From way back Grand Ave south san Francisco now 3 .0 BENTRE & GAO 2.0 Food always good & Family as way read more

Ben Tre - Me line up to be First few Customers - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Delicious. Started off with the Appetizer Combo Plater. Good mix of flavors and enough to share with friends. For my main I had the Garlic Noodles with BBQ beef. Portion was hearty and the food was very tasty. Waitress was very nice and the food came out very quickly. Inside is well decorated and feels welcoming. Would eat here again if back in the City. read more

Ben tre has the best spring rolls on the planet , and homemade peanut is amazing , chefs kiss , muah

This place was packed at 6pm even it is on a weeknight. We had a party of 10, so it was good that we had reservations. We requested to sit near the bar area where it would be quieter when we made the reservations. Unfortunately, due to the lack of communication between the staff, we were placed at the back corner where all the noise would be bouncing off. The waiter apologized and offered to reduce the cork fee to $10 (regularly $25). it was hard for us to have conversations because the place was quite noisy. The food was tasty with adequate portions. There weren't much services after the food was delivered. read more

Service 4/5 friendly, efficient. Checked on us a few times. Didn't ask if we wanted water refilled. Ambiance 4/5 clean. New. Nice furnishings. Tables were a little close to each other for privacy. Food 3/5 average food. The pho soup was a bit bland for me. The combination rice plate, the pork chop was dry. Good flavors on the combination rice plate though. Location 4/5 easy parking. Near stonestown. A bit hidden. Need a bigger sign so others will find restaurant, otherwise it might not get much business. Not sure I will come back. The pho broth needs flavored developed more or unless it was watered down. Maybe I'll give it one more try a few months down the road. Hopefully the owner sees this review and work on making the food better. read more

Between just ok and good. I had the combo beef pho. The soup was flavorful and the beef was good but just ordinary, nothing special. The noodles themselves were the standard dried ones. I really prefer the fresh noodles and maybe spoiled now. I try to only go to fresh noodle pho places. For some reason, it just wasn't as satisfying as pho should be. In comparison to Gao Viet (on Irving) and Pho Huong Viet (on Geary), this place is just ok. My wife had the five spice chicken and pho. The chicken looked really good, hot, crispy, juicy. Decent but not special. read more

Delicious food and a lovely atmosphere! My date and really enjoyed having a nice place to talk. You know it's loud in the mall, but this was perfect. We devoured the Fresh Spring Roll and the Pho Risotto, yum! They eve put the chilies on the side for. Scrumptious food and great service, definitely a good place to try. read more

Maybe we ordered the wrong dishes but agree with another review that chicken pho was more like dry lunch meat in very salty soup.. when informed waiter he did not seem to care. Other dish was spicy beef noodle not at all spicy and just lukewarm.. but crispy quail was quite tasty which saved the evening for us. Nobody really checked on us either granted there was huge party by the bar so full house! read more

Don't put anything in the pho broth until you taste it unaltered. It is seriously delicious on its own. This is the real deal. So delicious. read more

Insane- I ordered two Vietnamese coffees each about $7 (then added a tip). I asked for no ice on one of the drinks. For the one that I asked for no ice on they filled it only 65%. !Like this is supposed to be a nice restaurant why are you penny pinching? It's insane to pay for a $7 coffee and they fill it only right above half way. I've included a picture below. Guess the economy is really that bad .... Disappointing read more

Ben Tre - Vietnamese Coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

This was my second time coming to this location. The food was great, I had the slat and pepper prawns over rice and my wife had the Combo Pho. No complaints. The service staff was great, really took care of us from the moment we stepped in. Took my in-laws here and loved the way this location looked! Definitely coming back! read more

So glad the Ben Tre family came into the city. I have been going to their South San Francisco and Millbrae location for years, but now that they are walkable distance, I get to have their incredible food whenever I want both at home and at work. My faves are the beef stew and 5 spice chicken dishes. The imperial and spring rolls are great too, but it's usually too much for me to do both appetizer and entree. They're great about giving boxes to go though, so don't worry about over ordering. The new location is clean and decorated well; it's not posh, but still a pleasant environment. Prices are a bit more than the other locations, but so is rent, probably. read more

Thank you management for looking into my last review. I'm back again with my family :)

Three of us literally walked less than a block to try Ben Tre on their soft opening day. Luckily we came early! Got quite filled pretty quickly! We had papaya salad w/beef (my entree), shared the imperial rolls, they had 5 spice chix w/garlic noodles, & a combo beef pho. All delish! The imperial rolls were hot, crispy, & nicely filled. Wish the nuoc cham was more flavorful-seemed a bit watered down. The portions were generous & everything was tasty. There were 2 drinks ordered as well, coconut Thai ice tea & Vietnamese ice coffee. While tasty, I felt the coconut drink was pricey for the amount he got. Service was a little chaotic, but we expected that. I wish Mr Gao much success! The portions were nice, & the food tasty, please don't raise the prices any higher! read more

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