"You can't find a takeaway meal in SF for under $20". Girl, what?! IDK if it was rage bait but you absolutely can if you decide to live on the wild side and you know, leave your bubble. There's plenty of small businesses in the TL, The Mission, The Excelsior, Portola, Vis Valley, etc where you can find a sit down meal for $20 or less. Larkin Restaurant is one of them. This location has changed so many times but the OGs will remember this used to be Bodega before they blew up on socials. Takeout and dine-in only. M E N U Viet Cuisine only (they no longer have Chinese items and I've no luck getting yelp to update it). Small menu with apps, phở, bún (vermicelli bowls), and cơm (rice plates). Everything is $15 or less. * Bánh Khọt: Viet Mini Pancakes w/ shrimp (6 pc-$11.25): https://tinyurl.com/yzytdw4e The savory pancakes are made with a rice flour batter with coconut milk and turmeric. Crispy edges and a soft interior with one whole shrimp topped with scallion oil. Served with lettuce/herbs to make wraps and a punchy nước chấm for dipping. 1st visit: Extremely oily to the point it was dripping grease. Inedible. 2nd visit (pic shown): On-point, crispy soft with a firm shrimp and fresh crisp from the lettuce and herbs. * Cơm Tấm Sườn Bì Chả: Broken Rice w/ pork chops, shredded pork skin, egg cake ($15) Awesome value...considering cơm tấm is going for $20+ in E Man Jose. 1st visit: Tender, flavorful pork chops with strong lemongrass notes. Accompanied with a generous portion of chewy, gelatinous shredded pork skin and savory steamed pork + egg meatloaf. Served with regular rice. 2nd visit (2nd pic): Pork chops were on the dry side and the lemongrass flavor was absent. They were out of the egg cake so a fried egg was subbed. They now have broken rice which is softer, slightly stickier with a toasty flavor. Their nước chấm is solid for my personal tastes and hit all the salty, sweet, sour, and spicy flavors. I've tried my friends' phở. The broth is southern-style, salty, a little sweet, and anise forward. S E R V I C E Fast! A M B I A N C E Barebones. I appreciate how spaced out the tables are. Overall, pretty solid Viet eats in the TL but what stands out are Larkin Restaurant's generous portions and very wallet-friendly prices. No shrinkflation here! read more

Larkin Restaurant - Bánh Khọt: Viet Mini Pancakes w/ shrimp (6 pc-$11.25) - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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My new favorite for Vietnamese food in the TL. Their pho is delicious, the restaurant is clean and spacious. Their pho tai, sach (rare beef slices with tripe) is one of my go-to pho noodle soups as of late. So delicious! Their Chả giò (fried spring rolls) is so crispy and tasty also. A must order. Their rice plates are also delicious. I feel like I'm repeating myself, but I haven't had anything from them that I didn't like. The iced Vietnamese coffee hit the spot tho it is strong! I was wired all afternoon having it from lunch. Haha. Highly recommend this place. Service friendly. They also accept major credit cards. Located on Larkin and Eddy. read more

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Elderly customers happily chattering away with the staff, warm greeting and service throughout... Felt like I was eating at someone's house and their parents would say "eat more" That's how their portions felt like when I ordered their pho dac biet with rare steak on the side. When I took my first bite, it felt like I was enveloped in a warm hug. The noodle to ratio wasn't 1:1 but that isn't to say they didn't give enough. I think they gave a solid amount, but the noodle was probably double of what I expected. Tender beef, bouncy + springy beef balls, al dente noodles... solid all around. I also ordered their egg rolls to go and that was packaged nicely. Tasted great after reheating in the air fryer for a few minutes. I would come back to try their other offerings! read more

Larkin Restaurant - pho dac biet with rare steak on the side - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Clean, calm , friendly. I ordered the wrong thing. Won ton noodle soup. More of a Chinese dish. The Vietnamese plates look great I'll be back read more

What a pleasant surprise Larkin Restaurant was for me. I had heard the pho was good but everything about it was top notch. Broth was tasty, the meat while not a lot was good quality, the noodles were great texture and plentiful, and the price was exceptionally budget friendly. $13.50 for a large bowl. What a deal in 2025. Service was very friendly and fast. The dining area is large and lots of elbow room between tables for privacy. Great Vietnamese restaurant in Little Saigon. I'll be back! read more

The price on the table was different from the one outside but the food and the service was great. I would come back !! Lots of seating area too read more

Larkin Restaurant - E12. Pho Ga - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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My goodness what a glorious way to spend a rainy afternoon in "Little Vietnam" in San Francisco. The ambiance is much like you'd find in Vietnam with large tables, well spaced and very clean. I always enjoy the heavy hardwood chairs as I always remember in Asia. Food is fresh and plentiful with a vibrant clean taste. Standouts are a large Bahn XEO crepe with pork, shrimp and bean sprouts crispy fried with lettuce, mint and basil, imperial rolls generously filled with shrimp, pork and rolled tightly. Pho is a star here with the clearest of broth, not overly scented with herbs, arriving steaming hot and garnished with cilantro, scallion with jalapeño and lemon. The service is very knowledgeable and on point with regard to timing and concerns for patrons comfort. I Highly recommend this "gem" of quality and flavor! read more

Great service server always check back, Good food spring roll very crispy come with sweet and sour sauce noodles and some vegetables and ground peanut the best is grill pork very yummy. and good prices. The atmosphere inside the restaurant is quiet. read more

Larkin Restaurant - Bun cha gio thit noung (Grilled pork & imperial rolls) - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I did a three day watermelon fast and want something light and good to eat so I came to Larkin Place I ended up ordering a Fantastic choice. I will be back read more

Larkin Restaurant - E02. Goi Cuon- 2 spring rolls F12. Vietnamese Ice Coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

The prices are reasonable. I ordered the shrimp rolls which also had a piece of pork. Pho Dac Biet (combination of rare steak, flank, brisket, tripe and meatball was ok. I personally found the broth was a bit greasy. The steak was too thick, unlike some places offering rare slices. Overall, it was ok. I would like to try the restaurant again for their other dishes. The restaurant was quite spacious and very clean. Servers were nice with smiles. read more

Decided to come here on a whim since my go to spot in the TL was closed today and I'm so glad I chose this place. The interior is nice, I like the renovations they did it adds a lot of lightening to the dining area. I got the sate hu tieu bo which is their sate beef noodle soup and it came with some basil. Super yummy I was full not even halfway into the bowl so to say they're generous with their portions is definitely an understatement. Can't wait to come back and try their banh khot. Oo also 5stars for service they were super fast and very kind read more

Larkin Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Located in the tenderloin, I'm on a journey to find the best chicken pho. This spot's broth got me nodding my head. The vibe was specious and the service was quick. Hoping more people would try this place out. This place was a yummy hole in the wall, I ordered the chicken pho for only $13.50. Chopped it up with the owner and got to hear more about their spot. They opened up a little before the pandemic and it's been tough for them, but they're still here! If they could keep one item on their menu, it would be the Combo Pho (Dac Biet). The resilience of tenderloin and the merchants working there is deep. Come support local businesses and taste good food at a more than affordable price. Check 'em out! read more

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We were in the tenderloin area and wanted to have some pho and came across this restaurant. we decided to give it a try. It's spacious and clean very bright. The staff was friendly. We ordered our typical beef and chicken broth was tasty. Not too salty portion size was decent overall a good experience. read more

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I've eaten here several times and I find all the ingredients fresh and clean. I really like the little chunks of fried pork skin in my Pho. Service is always fast. I look forward to my next meal at Larkin restaurant. read more

incredible portions, good luck walking away hungry. my only wish is the broth was spicier read more

Larkin Restaurant - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Small menu, standard Vietnamese fare which you can find them at any Vietnamese restaurants everywhere. Prices were affordable, portions were generous, flavors were a bit bland. There are many other Vietnamese restaurants in the area that I enjoyed More than this place. read more

I was craving a bowl of Pho Ga and wanted a place to dine in, so Larkin Restaurant was perfect. There's ample seating, and plenty of people were dining in on a weekday around lunch. The waiter was incredibly kind, and my food was out within 10 minutes. It was some of the best chicken broth I've had! The restaurant is also very clean and perfect for solo dining. One thing to note is that they accept credit cards (unlike some Vietnamese restaurants in the area) but not American Express. read more

Larkin Restaurant - E12. Pho Ga - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Had the pho ga here and honestly it tasted so bland. I almost felt like there was no salt or anything. It was really not that cheap either so I didn't feel there was any selling point of this place. We walked in during dinner time and I think we were the only ones there. With the options around, I really don't think I'll ever be back read more

As a cornerstone of little Saigon, this should be a protected landmark. Vietnamese is being slowly displaced in favor of middle eastern as the dominant cuisine in the tenderloin but this place upholds Vietnamese food pridefully. The menu here is smaller than most but that allows them to increase the quality of ingredients and shows. True old school phó joint, no fancy ambiance, just homemade phó and spring rolls perfect for those cold SF nights which is pretty much always. A nice local family runs this business so please tip kindly! read more

Larkin Restaurant - E06. Pho Dac Biet - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Very tasty food, quick & polite service, clean establishment. Good prices too. They alo quickly invented a vegetarian version of one of their dishes upon request. read more

Good broken rice plate , reminds me of Vietnam a lot . Other dishes are great too. Staff is friendly as well

A hidden gem in plain sight on Larkin St. A spacious and clean spot, I was surprised more people weren't dining along side me and my colleague during a recent lunch. Service was efficient and attentive - our server checked in a few times during our visit. The menu features typical Vietnamese dishes at reasonable prices. I ordered E15 - a large and delicious bowl of bun topped with perfectly fried imperial rolls and tender grilled pork. I ate half there and took the rest to enjoy as an afternoon snack in the office. I'll definitely be back! read more

I have came here often and is my stable in the TL for Pho. I always get the Pho Tai Bo Vien with the smaller pho noodles. Quality is the same every time, the broth is really good they got me coming back when I crave Pho in the area. It's a tough choice to choose Pho 2000 whom been around longer, but the distinction in the broth and the amount of MSG in Pho 2000 became a lacklusker for me. Service is great and fast, the owner and workers are friendly everytime, no hassle. read more

I walked through the dreaded TL and found this very bright, open and clean restaurant. Staff was very polite and I ordered my food to take home. Everything was fresh and the rolls were not tiny like some places. read more

Larkin Restaurant - Vermicelli & Pork - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

My mom and I went to eat here to warm ourselves up on a cold weather day. The Banh Khot appetizer was crispy and pairing them with veggies then dipping them into the fish sauce made this dish overall pretty tasty. Although, it was a bit too oily. If this appetizer was less oily, then it would have been a solid dish. Both bowls of pho had great, soft noodle texture and had a good amount of meat. However, both beef and chicken pho broth tasted bland. In my opinion, since I have had better pho at other restaurants before, I wouldn't come back here again. read more

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I don't usually write reviews cause I feel most of the time customers are being unfair and this rating is entirely for the bad service they provided and not for the food and anything else cause we didn't even get there. I got there for my lunch during work hour and even though they had an available table which was for 4 ppl, they wouldn't accommodate me because I was one individual and so I waited for them to make a decision or change something to accommodate me which wanted 20 min of my lunch time and then the guy came to me and told me he cannot accommodate me ! I would not go there again and even try and wouldn't recommend anyone to do so as well because they did accommodate a guy who came after me and not that I am saying that they profiled me but it felt that they could have done better as a full service restaurant! read more

I like their Spring rolls with Shrimps, Grilled Chicken rice plate and Pho with chicken. Great service and ambiance!

First time here. Flavor good, but not sure if it is me but they put somuch noodles than meat, service good also I ask for vietnamese coffee w condense milk and they bring me a ice coffe, nice a quiet place, to have a conversation whit the person you are with. They can improve in the portion of meat. read more

I highly recommend stopping by Larking for some incredible Vietnamese food in San Francisco the food here is incredible! I ordered the Bun Cha Gio Thit Nuong. The pork in the dish was not only perfectly seasoned but also incredibly crispy. The two imperial rolls served with this dish were also incredible. They had an incredible crunch and the stuffing was great! Also be sure to try some of the sate sauce the because it is great and super unique! The service was very attentive and the food came out quickly! Larkin is definitely worth a trip to the Tenderloin. An easy 5 stars! I'll be back soon! read more

Larkin Restaurant - E E15. Bun Cha Gio Thit Nuong - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Walking back to our hotel and decided to stop in for a bowl of pho tai and a coffee. The service was excellent, the food was amazing and the atmosphere was peaceful. Seemed like there were a lot of regulars who come in for lunch too which made me feel like we were on the right track. I'd come back again. And again. read more

Larkin Restaurant - E07. Pho Tai and F12. Vietnamese Ice Coffee Chefs kiss - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

excellent quality and quantity of food. friendly service at a reasonable price. Low key atmosphere

Visiting San Francisco...hungry for some good pho. I stopped by here and I'm glad I did. The establishment was clean and neat. I was greeted by the owner Tommy who grew up in the area and told me about the Tenderloin district...very cool. I'm from Hawaii and have access to many good pho places to eat...the pho here rates right up there with them. Highly recommended. read more

Larkin Restaurant - Visiting San Francisco...ordered the E08 Pho Tai Bo Vien...rare beef and beef balls. - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Wow such a great spot! Cane here from pride prade. Great food. First time eating Pho that too in SF. So so flavorful! I got Pho Ga and husband got Pho Tai. Both delicious. First glance seemed like very less things on the soup, but so so flavorful. Service is prompt. Interiors are simple and clean. Highly recommend this spot for good, reliable, flavorful and affordable food. For us both it costed us $36 without tips. read more

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I had Pho Tai Nam is was delicious and the broth was perfect. Wasn't super salty very authentic.. The people that work there are very nice and polite and very attentive . Would definitely go there again. read more

Larkin Restaurant - E09. Pho Tai Nam - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

The Pho wasn't what I expected based on reviews. Maybe I'm just not a Pho type of girl. The broth lacked flavor and depth. I personally didn't like the meatball texture. Otherwise great price and set up nicely for Togo. read more

Food was delicious and service was friendly with a smile! And FAST!! I had the Vietnamese Udon..

The Tenderloin is one of the best places to get delicious Vietnamese food in sf. I have my childhood favorites in the area, but recently tried Larkin Restaurant. It's a spacious restaurant, near Lee's Sandwich. It was so good that we went there twice within a week and we were served by the same guy which I want to assume is the owner. He was super chill and accommodating with what we wanted. We ordered the pho tai which is pho with rare beef, super big and filling. Their broth was really delicious and they have the thicker rice noodle like turtle tower, but you can definitely ask them to sub for the thinner rice noodles. I can't wait to go again! read more

It's been a revolving door at this particular Little Saigon address as it was once Bodega Bistro, a Franco-Vietnamese spot with Hanoi Street food, and then a more standard and rather mediocre Vietnamese place called Rose Kitchen. It was dark for several months but new owners have just put this place back on track as a combination Vietnamese-Chinese eatery. Usually that means the worst of both worlds, but luckily the quality was quite good. I ordered the $6.50 Goi Cuon, my usual starter, and it was prepared with skill with all the expected ingredients for a fresh spring roll. My only minor quibble was the peanut sauce which would have benefited from a thicker consistency (photo: http://bit.ly/2TYfqqr). For my main, I continued my predictability and went with the small $9 Pho Ga, which I thought was prepared very well with a good broth, thick rice noodles, and a hearty portion of chicken with the skin left on, the way I like it (photo: http://bit.ly/2U0tTlM). Except for one party of eight, it was sadly empty in here. It was probably more indicative of the current health crisis affecting all family-run restaurants. I chatted with one of the owners, Tommy, who wanted feedback on his food and menu. I shared what I wrote here and suggested a pho with chicken innards would be a nice addition as it is at Turtle Tower and Golden Lotus. I told him I'd love to see steamed chicken on the menu, and even though he can't add it to the menu, he told me his mom has a great recipe and that he'll have his brother, who happens to be the chef, make it next time I come in. I'll take him up on that. FOOD - 4 stars...great start on the Vietnamese half of the menu, I'll try something on the other side...or see if he makes that steamed chicken AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...looks the same as Rose, still spacious SERVICE - 5 stars...quite attentive, clearly very interested in being successful TOTAL - 4 stars...wishing them a long run here RELATED - Lost in Little Saigon? Here's a collection of places I've tried and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2U4GQv8 read more

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This is a hidden gem in the Tenderloin! First, the service is great. Our waitress was friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. We tried the vermicelli in soup with pork. The meat was delicious. Good quantity of meat, well flavored. We also tried the chicken and rice plate. Why is chicken and rice such a delicious simple combo. They do it right here. There is never a wait to be seated. The chairs here are comfortable and they don't rush you. On the negative side, watch out when walking in the neighborhood. This street is rough. As you eat your lunch, you get a show outside of the window. It really is a window to the world. Will be back! read more

It was good. Food was good. Service good too. Nice ambience. Quiet but not dead. Lovely smells from the kitchen