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    Le Soleil

    4.1 (659 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
    Closed 11:30 am - 3:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Claypot Rice
    Sarah C.

    not busy at all on a Wednesday night! we got seated immediately, and the staff were really nice. the ambiance is pretty casual, but the food are on the pricier side for the portions. the dishes are vietnamese, some with a french twist: - curried short rib: delicious, very tender, loved the slight crisp from the fried-ness - claypot rice: the pot wasn't hot enough that the rice could get crispy, but the flavors were good. wish there were a bit more shrimp - fishcakes: pretty standard, good flavor and not too oily

    Laksa Noodles
    Christina L.

    Absolutely a high 4 out of 5. Delicious dishes packed with flavor and quality. I went for the Laksa after seeing a video from sherryeatsworld cover the stone town location. It was such a rich bowl of curried noodles, two healthy portions of prawn, soaked tofu (went super well with the basil and lemon -- YUM) and I could go on. I would definitely go back to try a couple more of the dishes but honestly could even just keep eating this dish. It was so good. I think I might have to get a couple more reps in this dish before trying other things, but the menu is super expensive and I can't wait to go back. Check it out! Oh also service was super prompt and genuinely no complaints there really kind too. Interior is not bad by any means nor exceptional but that's fine, eat your noodles and dip around clement--lots of shopping nearby!

    Garlic Crab
    Andy L.

    Celebrating with my Mother for mother's day and my sister's family, we decided to take our mom to Le Soleil and it did not disappoint! My expectations were blown away, service was great and our waiter Evan(I'm sorry if that wasn't correct) was super helpful and attentive and making sure we get all that we need and even warning us about portion sizes because the amount was already large enough that I can appreciate in a server who is looking out for the customers. Food was to the moon levels of quality, our favorite was the Garlic crab over noodles and it was delicious that we ordered another! Make the right call and come here for a fusion of Vietnamese and french cuisine, you won't regret it. \(^0^)/

    Sea bass with jasmine rice. 4/5 stars. Quite delicious, just too greasy.
    David B.

    Very delicious food. Sea bass was cooked really nicely. It was a bit greasy so I recommend they adjust the fry temp to absorb less oil. Sauce and rice were perfect. The green beans and broccoli were a nice touch with garlic sautéed in the sauce. Recommended!

    Five Spice Chicken With Garlic Noodle
    Elise H.

    Food Rating: 8 Price: 9.5 Ambiance/Service: 10 Overall Rating: 9.17 This is probably one of my favorite Vietnamese restaurants I've been to! I'll definitely go again just to order my favorite dishes. The service was quick, and the inside felt warm and homey they were super accommodating for our large group. Imperial rolls - $13 Rating (8.5/10) I really enjoyed this dish. I think the lettuce needs to be smaller in size. BBQ Pork Spring Rolls - $13 Rating (6/10) The ingredients inside were well flavored and ratio was good. I really did not enjoy that the rolls were double wrapped with rice paper, which made the roll too chewy. Crispy Calamari - $20 Rating (7/10) The flavor was solid, but it wasn't quite crispy enough. A lighter batter and maybe a touch more spice would help balance the slight fishiness of the squid Garlic noodles with five spice chicken - $21 Rating (5/10) The noodles weren't garlicky enough, and the chicken pieces were too thick and unevenly distributed. The chicken itself lacked distinct flavor. Curry Vegetables - $20 Rating (7.5/10) Good flavor, vegetables a little overcooked. A little oily. Good distribution of vegetables and tofu :) Curried Short Rib - $26 Rating (10/10) The beef was cooked super well and tender. The curry was rich in flavor but not overwhelming. It pairs perfectly with the garlic bread. Garlic bread - $5 Rating (10/10) Super light, crispy and flavorful. LOVE THIS BREAD. Luc lac "shaken beef" - $26 Rating (9/10) The beef was super tender and seasoned well! I loved the lemon pepper dipping sauce it cuts out all the fattiness. One point off because the meat could have been a fresher cut there was a light flavor. Quail - $11 Rating (9/10) The quail was super flavorful! The tableside flame presentation added a fun touch, and the fresh lemon pepper sauce was the perfect complement.

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    Jolens V.

    Great experience always, tried the fried rice with sausages and shrimp. The service is amazing and so welcoming. I never get tired of eating here. The place is simply beautiful with low key people who loves to share a great meal

    Tiger Prawns
    Stephanie Q.

    A foodie friend recommended this place to me and insisted we go together! She's been here a few times already and swears by it. We came in on a Wednesday at 5pm. It wasn't too busy given that it was a weekday. We ordered a few things: Squid ink fried rice: 7/10 - I thought it was just okay. I probably wouldn't order it again since I felt like the rice was a little too hard. Tiger prawns- 8.5/10 this was so delicious and was sautéed in with onions, peppers. If you love shrimp, please try this. Miso butter mushrooms: 10/10 this surprised me so much, it was sooo good. The texture reminded me of pad see ew noodles. Probably my favorite dish of the night. Chicken Lollipops: 7.5/10 , I thought the batter was good and not too salty. I would've given this a 9, but some of the chicken had barely any meat on it. Bread and Buerre: the bread was alright, but the real standout was the "buerre" which is their garlic butter. It was absolutely delicious 10/10. I would try to see if I can order this by itself next time and put it on a bagel or something. Yum. Drunken clams: 8/10 this was so refreshing. It kind of reminded me of ceviche. Super aromatic and flavorful- mixed with garlic, chilis, herbs, and a vinaigrette. I would get this again!

    Chicken Lollipops
    Michele T.

    It's been maybe 10 years since I was last here. Arrived at around 7pm on Friday and it was busy. Reservations are probably highly recommended as there were many large parties. Started with the Imperial Rolls - served hot. The chicken lollipops were also hot and crispy - hubs loves his chicken wings and he enjoyed these. The garlic crab was served with garlic noodles stir fried with the crab roe. Hubs enjoyed this dish as well. It was busy but we were checked on often. Looks like they have Haianese chicken on Fridays - quite a few tables ordered it and it looked good. Good reason to return to try next time.

    Crispy Noodles with Chicken, Shrimp, Vegetables, Egg Noodles, and Gravy
    Mike L.

    Even though it hasn't been around for as many years as some of the other businesses along Clement Street, I honestly cannot remember a time when Le Soleil wasn't here. In fact, my first visit actually came about before I even started Yelping! Yet, oddly enough, it took until these recent meals here for me to make my way back again. Not sure why that ended up being the case, especially since I had been wanting to come back, but the opening of their brand new spot in Stonestown seemed like the perfect opportunity to finally get this done for their original location! Almost as soon as you step inside, it's immediately apparent that Le Soleil is a lot nicer than your average Vietnamese restaurant. Rather than just your typical assortment of pho, vermicelli bowls, and rice plates, the menu covers a much wider swath of Vietnamese cuisine and even beyond (FWIW, they still have pho). Along with typical dishes like Imperial Rolls, Spring Rolls, Papaya Salad, Bun Rieu, and Bo Luc Lac (Shaken Beef), they also have more unique items, including Quail, Laksa, Curried Short Rib, Garlic Roasted Dungess Crab, Squid Ink Fried Rice, and even a few Chinese, Malaysian, and Thai dishes. -- CHICKEN & SHRIMP CREPE (Banh Xeo) with Mung Bean, Bean Sprouts, Coconut Milk, Fresh Vegetable, and Chili Nuoc Mam...$22 I've had both good and bad Banh Xeo dishes and, thankfully, this one ranks among the former. The crepe itself wasn't overly thick, which added to the crispiness, and was filled with a good amount of shrimp and chicken in it. -- LAKSA NOODLES with Tiger Prawn, Calamari, Tofu, Egg, Cucumber, Bean Sprout, Basil, Lemon, and Vermicelli Noodles...$20 I can't speak to how authentic this is, but it's no less tasty! Although I wish the noodles had a softer bite to them, I loved the seafood in this and the bit of richness in the broth. -- CRISPY NOODLES with Chicken, Shrimp, Vegetables, Egg Noodles, and Gravy...$20 Ehh...nothing special, but, to be fair, this isn't my kind of dish. The noodles were undeniably crispy and came topped with a generous amount of veggies and meat. However, this would've been better with egg noodles instead of the round vermicelli. -- IMPERIAL ROLLS - Pork, Mushroom, Carrot, Rice paper, Fresh Vegetables, and Chili Nuoc Mam...$13 Not great, but not bad either. The portion felt a little light, but I like that they included a mound of noodles as well. Also, even though the rolls tasted fine, I wish they had been crisped up a bit more (they were a little soft). -- TRADITIONAL PHO with Ribeye, Meatball, Brisket, Scallion, Onions, and Rice Noodles in a Beef Broth...$20 All in all, this was fine. As soon as they placed it down, I was excited by how much meat this had in it. Yet, at the same time, it was kind of a bummer that there didn't seem to be as much noodles in it. Plus, the broth, while flavorful, didn't have much body to it. -- CHICKEN LOLLIPOPS - Chicken Wings with a Sriracha Aioli...$14 I'm not sure if this is their most popular starter, but I can easily see why if it is! Sure, it's a little gimmicky, but each piece had a nice crunch when you bite into them. The aioli made for a nice dipping sauce as well, but the chicken was just as good on its own. -- GARLIC NOODLES WITH LEMONGRASS BEEF - Egg Noodles, Garlic, Scallion...$21 I'm conflicted on this one. In terms of flavor, this was pretty decent - the noodles were garlicky and the beef had a nice hit of lemongrass to it. On the other hand, the beef was slightly overcooked and I wish there had been more noodles. As several of my fellow Yelpers have mentioned, Le Soleil's prices do trend a bit higher, but it's still less than the likes of Gao Vietnamese Kitchen and I'd hardly call the menu "overpriced" either. Sure, a few dishes felt a little shy on value, but the taste of everything ranged from okay to great. It's just that more of them landed closer to "okay" than "great". Despite how I may not have been wowed by most of what I've had, I'd still be more than happy to come back again. Service here has been terrific each time I've been and I have a sneaky suspicion that what I've tried isn't necessarily the best that Le Soleil has to offer. In particular, their Curried Shortrib, Garlic Roasted Dungeness Crab, Shaken Beef, Claypot Rice, and Basil Chicken have all caught my eye, but I'm curious about others as well. If I could, THREE AND A HALF STARS would be perfect, but since I can't, I'm rounding down since Le Soleil feels closer to that than a four for now.

    Laksa Noodles
    Kas T.

    Le Soleil always knocks it out of the park. I typically couch / preface my reviews with an acknowledgement that my rating for each business is relative to the location of the business but Le Soleil needs no so preface. They are good and would be a solid 5 no matter where they are located. Our first meal here was the Hainan chicken (not pictured). We stumbled in by chance that day and learned they only serve this on Mondays and Fridays until they run out, and it's not even on the menu. Apparently, it's so good that people learn about it through word of mouth and keep returning. It was the best I've had in the Bay Area, on par with Singapore locations and Savoy in LA. I guess preparing it correctly is labor intensive, which is why they only serve a limited number of plates on two days out of the week. So good (also expensive but can be shared). Portions are generous. The other options on the menu are more reasonably priced and on par with Richmond District prices. But the quality is so much better here. I could taste the "sea" in the laksa broth (we call it 鮮味 seen mei in Cantonese), indicating they put in the time to create the broth from simmering fish bones, shellfish shells, etc. This alone is a rarity and so good. The noodles were perfectly done and the soup was chock full of squid and shrimp. Onto the claypot rice. We were impressed by the amount of shrimp and lap cheong in it. The amount of sauce was perfect. It didn't have the burnt, crispy rice on the bottom (a little disappointed about that) and also came out relatively quickly, so this is different from the traditional Hong Kong claypot dishes that some of us may be more accustomed to having. Still, a solidly delicious dish and a hit with the kid. Very clean and beautifully designed. You can bring out of town guests here if you need to impress. Even the water tastes cleaner and better here. We've never had to wait for a table here, even though the restaurant does tend to fill up.

    Menu - Jan 2026
    Deanna L.

    Service was friendly, but not very attentive. The food tasted below average and not worth the price. The drunken clams would have been very delicious if seasoned correctly, what a waste of very plumped clams because it tasted like cold nothings. I'm not sure if they had left out the vinaigrette or something.... The chicken lollipops had more batter than chicken and you get a very small piece of French bread for $6. The laksa was spicy and watery. The best was braised short ribs, which tasted like a thicker, creamier version of the laksa with alot more flavor. Other than that, Le Soleil was a disappointment for it looking so fancy from the outside.

    Diego B.

    Cozy spot at the very start of Clement St. Small restaurant, but their service is fast and the food is delicious! Super recommend the Luc Lac Shank Beef! Super tasty, tender and an amazing flavor!

    Pineapple fried rice was mediocre
    Joyce L.

    Came here for lunch on a weekday holiday and made a reservation at noon. When we arrived, it seems like making a reservation for lunch was kind of an overkill lol not many people there. The restaurant serves up a bit more upscale Vietnamese food than your typical pho and banh mi place. We tried the following items: Lollipop chicken: 5/5, OMG so good! Crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Super flavorful and it didn't really need any sauce. Do yourself a favor and get this! Quail: 5/5 A meal and a show! They brought out the quail on a plate and lit it on fire at table side, really brought out a smoky flavor. The quail itself had a nice marinade and was very flavorful. My second favorite dish of the meal. Garlic noodle with five spice duck: 3/5 its quite garlicky. The noodles broke apart too easily which might be an indication of being overcooked. The duck was lacking in flavor. Pineapple fried rice: 3/5 it was mediocre fried rice at best. The pineapples were sour, not sure if it was meant to be that sour. Chicken pho: 4/5 the broth was flavorful, I didn't try the noodle or the chicken so I can't say anything about them. But based on ten broth, I'd give it 4/5. Service was good. Overall, a satisfying meal and I'm looking forward to return!

    Clay pot rice, after we already attacked it. I love lop Chong (sausage) and there was plenty. The chicken was so tasty.

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    Ask the Community - Le Soleil

    How much is the Hainan chicken? I can't find it on the menu

    In February 2023 it was $19. That's what was written on the order slip when I went. It's also limited quantity. If you go later in the day, including dinner time, it may be sold out. We were fortunate to get the last order at dinner.

    Is this the same with the one in san leandro?

    They are unaffiliated with each other

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    2.2 miOuter Sunset
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    place is just ok, old building. staffs are nice and service is quick. first time here and for…read morefoods: * hoành thánh hủ tiếu nghiệp ký: this is the complete one without duck. broth is so good and wide noodle is chewy. i am so impressed that after finishing eating here, i don't feel thirsty which means msg is not much... * mì cá viên: noodle with fishballs. i think they make their own fishballs and taste is ok but the thin noodle is so good... are you a noodle lover??? this is absolutely a recommended noodle restaurant and ask for the soybean milk for the drink ~ perfect combination!!! i will come back again for sure...

    tl;dr The braised duck leg noodle soup deserves the hype, as it's genuinely that tasty. It is on…read morethe savory side, and I would guess that it includes MSG based on my own experience. Hot soy milks is always a plus. My friends and I came on a Saturday just after noon. It was pretty packed, so we had a longer wait to be seated and for our food to come out. Ordering with the waiter was quick enough - you have an option to pick cold or hot soy milk instead of just water. We must have waited at least 15-20 minutes for the food this day and saw one person sit down at first but later change his order to go. Seems it was a one-off. Ambience is a basic family-run Chinese diner. Street parking directly in front is metered, but if you venture further out on the perpendicular streets into the residential areas, I'd guess that you may find free parking.

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    Thai Nghiep Ky Mi Gia - Simple interior decor

    Simple interior decor

    Thai Nghiep Ky Mi Gia - #7 Hoành Thánh Mì Vịt Tìem - braised duck leg, wontons & wide egg noodles w/broth on the side. Uncharacteristically tough duck today.  $16

    #7 Hoành Thánh Mì Vịt Tìem - braised duck leg, wontons & wide egg noodles w/broth on the side. Uncharacteristically tough duck today. $16

    Thai Nghiep Ky Mi Gia - #7 Hoành Thánh Mì Vịt Tìem - braised duck leg, wontons & wide egg noodles w/broth & quick pickles on the side $15

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    #7 Hoành Thánh Mì Vịt Tìem - braised duck leg, wontons & wide egg noodles w/broth & quick pickles on the side $15

    An Chi

    An Chi

    4.5(281 reviews)
    1.2 miOuter Richmond
    $$

    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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    An Chi - 8/14/25 FYI. Decor

    8/14/25 FYI. Decor

    An Chi - 15.(Shrimp Mini Pancake) Banh Khot Tom

    15.(Shrimp Mini Pancake) Banh Khot Tom

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    Thanh Long - Fried Calamari

    Thanh Long

    4.1(3.6k reviews)
    2.9 miOuter Sunset
    $$$

    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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    Thanh Long - UPSTAIRS DINNING

    UPSTAIRS DINNING

    Thanh Long - 2025.08.30. Thanh Long Restaurant, San Francisco, CA

    2025.08.30. Thanh Long Restaurant, San Francisco, CA

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