So I came around the corner, found a parking spot and was headed to "b. patisserie" but unfortunately they're closed on Monday. I should've known that. "My father's kitchen" caught my eye because it was right next to my high priced parking meter. I also had in my mind that it was a vegetarian meat market type place. I thought it was like the offshoot of a place in Berkeley called the "Butcher's Son", but actually that was in Los Angeles. So, I stuck my head in there since I paid for my meter. It was a nice clean, organized, inviting spot with cool ambience and attractive photographs on the wall, etc.. I wasn't in the mood for a full meal, but the menu looked intriguing. I opted for a "pour over" coffee because I didn't want to not make a purchase once I made my presence known. Much to my surprise, it was quite delightful and worth the trip. If the quality of the coffee is any indication of the food, then this is a real winner! I'll be back soon. read more

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Great! Thanks I was hoping a worthwhile bite after medical stuff made fresh- and it was. I ordered small- but wished I went bigger. That "late lunch"thing. I had the royal rolls?(fried) with herbs and sauce. People were easy going and friendly. These totally hit the spot-and better than expected. Limited menu but I will return for several other things. Def will return when in the area. And drinks and food came as soon as ready. No frill atmosphere- actually made me feel relaxed. Def- pop in if u are looking for something to satiate yourself. Vietnamese iced coffee was slow brewed over a glass and was awesome. read more

The only reason why this restaurant deserves 3 stars is the vermicelli egg roll dish which is incredible. However, this does not take away from the underwhelming service, overpriced food, and lack of flavor in their other entrees. First of all, $13 for two spring rolls is CRIMINAL. Even for San Francisco pricing. I usually order these, however they raised the prices for some reason on just these spring rolls. This doesn't fill you up whatsoever. Recently, the ingredients have not been too fresh. Will not be ordering this again. Second, the lady at the front was incredibly rude. It's loud in the restaurant and I told her my name. She asked very rudely if I had put my order in and it felt like she was mocking me just because I couldn't hear well. I like to give people the benefit of the doubt maybe she was having a bad day but still. Third, food is bland. Pho was awful, no flavor whatsoever. I would go down the street to the new restaurant Pho Divis. Much better flavor, prices, and service all around. This used to be my go to place, but yesterday really changed my experience and mind about this place! read more

San Francisco weather has cooled down. The San Francisco Summer is over. Autumn has come in full swing. It's the season for comfort food in San Francisco as we Fall back in time in November. My favorite comfort food is soup. I enjoy a good soup and I one of my favorite soup during soup season is Pho Ga. There are lots of great places to grab a bowl of Pho Ga. I have been to many places to grab Pho but I have been late to the party when comes to this spot in the Lower Pacific Heights on Divisadero in San Francisco. The place serves Vietnamese cuisine and comfort food and it's called My Father's Kitchen. I passed by this place lots of times during the day but it was the right time to go inside and try their food. I ordered the Pho Ga. I enjoyed the broth which was savory and flavorful. The cuts of chicken were generous. They served the thicker noodles. Although I prefer the thinner noodles the thicker noodles were fresh and slurpable. Over all it's a good place to grab some comfort Vietnamese food when in Lower Pacific Heights in San Francisco. Come get some comfort Vietnamese in San Francisco if you are cold or "freezin" the prices here are within "reason" and the Vietnamese food is " pleasin" and grab some Pho and blame it on soup "season " There are lots of Vietnamese in the city of San Francisco like Sunflower in the " Mission" and lots of Vietnamese food options in the city providing "nutrition "this place located next door to the " Western Addition " it's in Lower Pacific Heights at " My Father's Kitchen " read more

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This unassuming, hole-in-the-wall spot with nothing flashy--no fancy decor, no Instagram-worthy plating--but simple, comfort food. Eating here is less about presentation and more about feeling warm and nostalgic. Onto the food! Pho is hands down comfort food. If you have a hangover, pho it is. If you are recovering from a stomach virus, pho it is. If it's cold outside, pho it is and My Father's Kitchen is at your service. What was ordered: Crispy imperial rolls: This was ok. Nothing special at it. The wrap itself was nice and crispy however the inside was very bland. The dipping sauce did help but at one point I had to keep on drowning it in dipping sauce to get some favor. Don't waste your money and just order Pho. Beef noodle soup special: This is probably what this restaurant is known for. If you like a bold favor this pho isn't for you. It's more on the lighter side of favor and there's not many condiments that you can add to increase it. But to me the broth was great. It's light on the palate but so nourishing. To me, after a bowl of pho my body comes back to life. Mary's five spice grilled chicken: This was a very disappointing dish. I was surprised at the tiny portion of chicken. It wasn't even two full thighs. It's like they took the tiniest thigh cut it in half and cut the meat out to shape it into a rectangular. It also comes with a mount fiju side of rice. Overall, it was favorless even the sauce didn't help to improve the taste. Don't waste your money just order pho. Price: It's not expensive at all. It's what you would expect from a pho restaurant in San Francisco. Parking: Decent. Meters or free parking in residential area Service: Decent...more of a seat yourself atmosphere. When you're ready to order just look at one of the staff members and someone will come and take your order. read more

My Father's Kitchen - Mary's 5 spice Chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Best place to eat pho all around the Bay Area. Why? Because I've lived in the Bay Area since '63 so I stand behind my experience. My Father's Kitchen's soup stock is clear, not greasy, not salty and delicious. Other pho diners are the exact opposite. And this is what prompts me to drive across the bay bridge each time I yearn to eat an excellent pho. read more

Well I guess I'm not a PHO person. I found this incredibly bland. I mean bland. I added vinegar, fish sauce followed Katsu and nope like weak tea? The spring rolls were very tough skinned and just an odd color for something fried? What happened here? I left with a hefty bill and a server that couldn't be bothered by me or any patron. Was this place really filling up before my eyes? Super UNFRIENDLY like are we keeping you up guys. Location could be a dynamite spot by the hospital but wow See photos and tell me what you think. read more

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I love pho noodle soup, and I've had it at a number of Vietnamese restaurants throughout the city. I think My Father's Kitchen offers up some of the best. It's tasty and hearty, with lots of meat. And the staff is very friendly. What's not to like? I go there every time I have an appointment at nearby Kaiser. read more

Father's Kitchen on Divisadero feels like stepping into a small gallery where flavors and images share the same stage. The walls are dressed with beautiful photographs, frames of light and memory, that quietly accompany your meal like old friends telling stories. Then there are the crispy imperials: golden, delicate, and with just the right crunch to make you pause and admire the art of simplicity. Pair them with a tall glass of iced tea, cool, balanced, and refreshing and the whole experience turns into something both casual and poetic. A place where food and art sit at the same table. read more

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Friendly staff but the food was lacking freshness and flavor. I really wanted to like this place. It's pretty and super clean and the menu was simple, not over doing it with the trifold of dishes. My Father's Kitchen is very inviting. But it was over priced and just ok. The soup had a beautiful rich beef broth but no fresh herbs or sprouts to go with it. And although it's a nice soup, there was no pho flavoring to the broth. (no fish sauce,onion, ginger, star anise, and cinnamon stick to flavor broth) The papaya salad was good but again needed heat and a little acid. It was ok. Fried spring rolls are good but 3 for $12.50? Over $4 per roll? The fresh spring roll are good but the dipping sauce was whipped peanut butter. I couldn't eat it. I thought adding fish sauce and sriracha to it would help, but it didn't t. It needed hoisin. The Grilled Mary's 5 Spice Chicken plate ($14.50) had flavor but it was 2 thin pieces of skinless chicken thighs over a mound of rice. It didn't look or taste freshly grilled. That bummed me out. I was hoping for plump marinated grilled chicken with yummy charred edges. I guess for the location it works. My suggestion, fix the peanut sauce, add another fried egg roll, and grill the chicken to order and toss in some cool garnishes like cucumbers and soup toppings. read more

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Not sure why people like this place. I love eating pho and Vietnamese food but this is by far one of the worst Vietnamese restaurants I have ever tried especially in the city. Guess they are surviving because of their location in between UCSF Mount Zion and Kaiser. The first time I came here was just for an iced Vietnamese coffee. I used my 15min work break literally coming from across the street to get coffee. My drink took my entire break. When I came here for lunch during my work break, I was seated right away in the communal table between strangers. I ordered a small pho ga right away. My food did not come out for some time at least 18mins for pho ga. I saw everyone else around me including those who came after me get their soup noodles before I got mine. Even the guy sitting across from me said my order was taking unusually long and that I should check on it. The guy ordered his pho a few minutes before me and got his within minutes. I asked one of the workers after waiting over 15mins. The cashier girl saw me staring into the kitchen and asked a worker to help me. The lady with the short hair came up and asked what I needed. I said I wanted to check on my order. Then she looked and said just wait, it is boiling. We need to boil the soup first! Then she goes back to the kitchen and I could hear her say, "just checking order" in a frustrated tone. The stranger sitting across me exchanged eye contact with me because we were both shocked at the terrible service. Honestly, Vietnamese places are usually very quick but because of their slow service, I almost ran out of time to eat even though my break was 45mins. My chicken noodle soup was also very salty! It was like drinking salt water with some chicken and onion pieces. What a disappointment! Prices were on the higher side for what they offered. This place eventually got packed. Not a comfortable seating situation, overpriced, and rude service. I definitely do not recommend! read more

My Father's Kitchen - Menu as of June 2025 - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Very delicious pho! Friendly staff too! Highly recommend you try They have short hours though.

I tried this place awhile back and disliked it so much I didn't even want to waste my time writing a review for it. I absolutely love Pho and love trying different pho restaurants even more! I saw the negative reviews on this restaurant but decided to try it anyway, unfortunately they were all very accurate. I had a rare steak pho and the broth just tasted like hot water with minimal spices and flavoring. This pho is northern style which means it's a simpler pho then most restaurants that have souther style pho. However, I just don't think this restaurant made it very well. I actually didn't end up finishing my bowl, I walked down the street and decided to get the lunch special at dumpling dynasty to make up for the bad lunch. I'm so sorry. I really wanted to like it and tried, but just couldn't. The place itself is cute and cozy. The workers were all very nice, fast, and accommodating! read more

Great pho! No sprouts. I enjoyed Vietnamese iced coffee, very fresh. Pho is amazing! Service is quick, no need for reservations. read more

My Father's Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Food is phenomenal. Nobody does Pho like My Father's Kitchen! Friendly staff and a warm, welcoming dining room make this to go-to place to warm up on a foggy day. read more

Great for quick lunch on your break because service is so fast and menu is simple and affordable especially for the city! Much appreciated! read more

My Father's Kitchen - Chicken noodle soup (comes with rare steak) - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Delicious! Stopped by on the way to an evening event nearby, as we needed dinner. Did not disappoint! The satay chicken was a generous portion of chicken and perfectly seasoned. We also got the vegetarian fresh rolls and loved their take on the sauce. Service was quick and attentive, will be back! read more

im kinda glad this restaurant has low yelp rating. because most 4starta-5stars yelp restaurants arent good anymore due to inexperience/ average tasters this is my second review for this My Fathers Kitchen in different account. I used to live two blocks down this place, thats how i discovered this place. if i never lived there and based on poor yelp i would never. We moved outta that neighborhood for over 7years. we stay 35-40mins away from there now, but we still travel just to eat there. because its the closest bowl of pho(homestyle, good ingredients) u can get in the whole bay area. turtle towers good too but just over high in sodium and msg. not this place read more

I have been coming to My Father's Kitchen on Divisadero for quite some time, usually during my lunch breaks. I love their soup, and until recently I had never had an issue with either the food or the service. The restaurant is often very busy during lunchtime, especially with employees from the nearby hospitals and medical centers. Because seating is limited, it is common for people to share tables. On the day of my visit, I had just finished a long and exhausting case at the hospital where I work as a registered nurse. After being on my feet for nearly five hours without a break, I was looking forward to finally sitting down and having lunch. When I arrived, I noticed an open seat at a table where a young woman was sitting. I politely asked if I could share the table, and she smiled and said yes. As I was about to sit down, a staff member behind the counter loudly called out, "Excuse me," and then asked, in front of a crowded restaurant, "Did you ask if you could sit there?" While I understand the importance of respecting other customers' space, I had already asked for permission. What bothered me most was not the question itself, but the tone and the fact that it was announced loudly in front of everyone. I felt embarrassed, singled out, and spoken to in a condescending manner. After an already physically and emotionally draining day at work, that interaction completely took away my appetite. I ended up leaving without ordering anything. It was disappointing because I have always enjoyed coming here and have never had a negative experience before. I hope management takes this feedback as constructive criticism. The food is wonderful, and this has been one of my favorite lunch spots. However, a little kindness and discretion in how customers are addressed can make a significant difference, especially for those of us coming in after a long and demanding day. Unfortunately, this experience has changed my perception of the restaurant. As someone who has recommended this place to coworkers in the past, I will be sharing my experience with them as well. I no longer feel comfortable dining here and will not be returning. It is disappointing to lose a restaurant I genuinely enjoyed over an interaction that could have been handled with a simple, respectful conversation. read more

Cute little cafe/resturant. The pho was pretty good very standard flavors with no bells or whistles. The broth was clear and had a very clean finish. The spring rolls came with a giant bowl of emulsified peanut sauce which was interesting. The coffee was prepared to order and it looks like they keep a clean coffee bar set up. Nice strong traditionally prepared Vietnamese coffee offered both hot and cold. Staff were attentive and quick. Overall a very nice neighborhood spot for a quick bowl of pho or a coffee. read more

My Father's Kitchen - Vietnamese coffee - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This is a perfect, sit down lunch spot. Quick and very kind service too. I've been here on multiple occasions already and have tried something different each time. #2 Spring Rolls: so fresh and has both shrimp and pork. Served with a peanut sauce. I actually like a strong peanut sauce personally and theirs had more of a coconut flavor to it and the lighter orange color reflected that. It's a different take on the peanut sauce and it was good, but I just prefer the strong peanut/hoisin flavor. #7 Steak and Brisket Pho: cannot go wrong with this! And they use a bit of a thicker vermicelli noodle. Their broth was rich and sooo good on a rainy day. I drank the whole bowl, which is not something I normally do. Good thing I ordered a small for lunch LOL. I had fish sauce, lemon and salt for my sauce on the side and the citrus really tied it all together. #11 Grilled Pork and Meatballs: served with vermicelli, greens and fish sauce. I have been looking for a spot that served this in the city since Loi's on Irving closed some time ago. And mannn, this did not disappoint. And it was a pleasant surprise to see it on their menu. If you haven't had a dish like this, give it a try! Highly recommend! read more

The broth and pho are about as good as it gets. If solely rating on the food it gets 5 stars. Just a little frustrated with the portion size specifically with the imperial rolls. There are two solid size ones but for $12.50? See pic to appreciate.... read more

My Father's Kitchen - 2 imperial rolls for $12.50 - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

They are conveniently located near Kaiser so I got a chance to try this spot after an appointment. I got their small beef noodle soup special. Their broth isn't as flavorful or oily as other restaurants but it is very clean and comforting. It came with a good amount of beef, and the noodles were a great texture. Service was great and the servers were attentive. The restaurant itself isn't that big but it's very comfortable. I will be back if I'm in the area! read more

My Father's Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Love love their pho! Their broth is so delicious and flavorful! I like that they have chicken pho and beef pho but also a combination one with both chicken and beef! You can also customize your pho by asking them to take out whatever it is that you don't want. I think it's a different style pho than what some people are used to. It comes with a side of jalapeños and lime or lemon wedge. Gets pretty busy during lunch hours but once you order the food comes pretty quick. It might take some time to be seated or to order after being seated though. read more

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Convenient lunch spot with reasonable price and fast service. They make authentic northern style pho (which I personally enjoy more because it's on the savory side) vs the southern style pho with all the bean sprouts and all the other toppings/sauce to dress it up (I find it too sweet sometimes). After turtle tower restaurant closed down their 2 locations in the city, it's been hard to find a place that specializes in northern pho. Broth is clean and they give you a decent amount of protein in the bowl. The noodles they use with their pho are wide and tender.The chicken broth is better than their beef broth in my opinion. read more

My Father's Kitchen - Chicken pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Lovely atmosphere and flavorful food. I popped in to use restroom and was going to get something to go but the tantalizing aroma stopped me. I got a great window seat and this is definitely a place to people watch. The young lady working door greeted me with a smile and promptly took my order. She recommended the Mary's Chicken Satay. I was only one in restaurant initially so my food came quickly. The dining room has cool street pictures from Vietnam and other homey decor that makes me feel like I'm in my Nana's sitting room visiting and waiting for me to serve me comfort food. I really enjoyed the dish--really flavorful white meat and fresh herbs with lettuce. The peanut sauce had a lush depth to it and didn't feel like peanut butter but like a nutty peanut aioli. The white rice was a large portion which I really appreciated. I'm only giving it four stars cause I had the one dish. But i anticipate coming back and having another excellent experience which would make me elevate their score to five stars. Provecho! read more

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Went here for lunch and it was busy. But since I was by myself, I got seated right away sharing a table with someone else which I didn't mind. I ordered the #4 which is the Chicken Rice noodle soup special that comes with free range chicken and rare steak. The pho came out fast and I wished I had ordered the large. The regular was a bit small but will definitely order up next time. Since the service was so quick, I was in and out within 15 mins. The pho is decent and I'm glad this is close to work. Only thing I would say is that they did forget my Thai ice tea but it's ok, I understand they were really busy. But solid lunch choice and will be back again. read more

My Father's Kitchen - Chicken Rice Noodle Special (free range chicken and rare steak) - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Cozy Northern Vietnamese noodle house right by Kaiser, and we were able to get a table for 3 during the lunch rush with no problem since most folks were getting pickup and dashing back to the hospital. We had the beef pho special, chicken pho special (which does come with round steak for some reason?), and the bun cha thit nuong (grilled pork with meatballs, sides of herbs and vermicelli. Food came out speedily, and everything was solid, though the meatballs in the bun cha were a little hard. Nice fresh noodles though! read more

5 star service- huge thank you to the wonderful staff who made it possible for me to order a chicken pho here AND still catch my hospital shuttle back to Parnassus in time. The food, which I wished I had time to eat in shop, smelled and looked delicious. The large is $1 more than the regular, which is $13.95 and made with flat rice noodles. I was so hungry after my OR cases but had to pack it all up to get back to the main hospital, so I didnt get to try it hot off the stove but they did bring it to me like a mere 2 minutes after I ordered so I was impressed and drooling to taste it. The few licks I got tasted sublime. Sure, the pho here isn't as heavy handed as other places, but it is also less greasy so up to you to decide what you prioritize if you choose to eat here! Note: they do add a bit of MSG, per the staff, as a headsup to folks who are sensitive. 3.5 stars only since it's MSG broth and my tongue was tingling really hard after eating half the broth and I can't eat MSG food, but for service alone, it would have been a 5 stars just for the service at My Father's Kitchen! read more

I visited My Father's Kitchen for lunch. Everything started off fine until my food was brought out. While eating, I discovered a piece of hair in my meal. I immediately informed the server and asked for a replacement. I personally feel like they should have replaced my meal for free due to me almost EATING HAIR, but the owner turned red and got upset because I wouldn't pay for the replacement meal. She ended up saying we can have everything for free very rudely even when my friend offered to pay for the meal she had. I told the owner I'd leave this Yelp review and she said "Go ahead, I'm not scared of you" ... like girl what?? Very unprofessional. I hope the restaurant can pay more attention to food handling and cleanliness and that the manager can find better ways to communicate and please her customers.. I do not recommend eating here. Happy Holidays! read more

What a delightful Vietnamese neighborhood restaurant! So friendly service and a delicious meal! The bun was different from any I've had before, with a brothy, flavorful sauce and fresh mixed herbs. I asked for a bowl to enjoy mixing all the ingredients before chowing down. The portion was also large enough for dinner later. Really a great find! read more

My Father's Kitchen - Pork and meatball bun - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This is our go to spot for a quick, delicious, healthy lunch. The service is great and very fast. We've tried to recreate the pho at home a million times but we can never get close. And my husband has the delicious iced coffee no matter how much caffeine he has that day. It's casual here but feels special each time! read more

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The food is not as good as it used to be a few years. I ordered the pork and meatballs with vermicelli, I only got two meatballs (before they used to give you four). The meat wasn't that good. read more

It wasn't bad. I had the pho ga. It's right across from mt. Zion so super convenient. I wonder if the pho Bo would have been better. Parking is street parking only. Menu is very limited read more

we stopped by today after a doctors appointment at Mount Zion. What a delightful, beautiful experience the staff was helpful and charming and the food was unbelievably delicious. My wife had a pork and beef meatball dish and I had sautéed chicken and it was fantastic. We also had imperial rules that were crispy and really unique with mint leaves and a lovely dipping sauce, the price was fabulous and one of the young women even gave me some extra peanut sauce to take home. If I lived in San Francisco, I'd eat there once a week. read more

My Father's Kitchen - Pork and beef dish and Satay chicken dish and crispy Imperial rolls. - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Great little Vietnamese shop to stop by and grab myself a nice little cup of Vietnamese iced coffee. The dishes are good and yes it is a little pricey, but for quality and service in think it just about right. Especially in SF Street parking. Small and tight. More of a grab and go place in my opinion. read more

My Father's Kitchen - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

The serving of chicken was so small I thought it must be a mistake. They must be going out of business.

The food is great. Very consistent and delicious. It's my go to whenever I am in need for comfort food or am feeling under the weather. When I go in to pick up, they are very friendly and super quick. Also, the chocolate chip cookies are fantastic! read more

I love this place, it is a perfect place to treat yourself after your doctors appointment at Kaiser! I always feel healed after eating their pho. I love the noodle shape and texture. Their spring rolls are also tasty. The broth is really magical. They are always friendly and prompt. Treat yourself, your body will thank you! read more

I love this place! Best Pho in the city! The people that work there are always nice and service is fast.