The pho was very tasteless Soup base wise…read more The beef tripe was cut relatively thickly The beef didn't really have much beef flavor I think the main thing was that the suitcase was very much like you just put water and a bit of beef bouillon seasoning. That's my main gripe with it. The service was very mild The ambience was a very plain, but practical

Despite how I've been well aware of Pho Ha Tien for a number of years (decades?), I'd be lying if I…read moresaid I ever felt very motivated to check them during that time. Sure, I had been curious if they were any good, but I never knew of anyone who had actually been here before. That is, until my buddy's wife mentioned how this has been her family's go-to spot for Vietnamese food. Not an overwhelming endorsement, but between that and how the beef satay pho here is her favorite dish (just like how it's mine at one of my family's go-to spots), it was enough! Compared to some of the Vietnamese restaurants I've been to before, Pho Ha Tien feels surprisingly spacious. Not only do they not pack the tables together (it doesn't feel cramped), but they haven't been all that busy either, so you never feel rushed to leave. However, the most impressive thing about them might be how extensive the menu is, as it certainly isn't lacking in options to choose from. From their collection of starters, beef pho, noodle soup, vermicelli bowls, rice plates, soups, garlic noodles, crab (!!), grilled dishes, banh mi, specialty entrees, and desserts, it'd be almost impossible not to find something to eat! -- (#47C) SHRIMP & BBQ PORK ROLLS My buddy recommended this to us and I'm glad he did - it's probably one of the best fresh rolls I've had in a while! Both the shrimp and the pork were terrific, the noodles and roll were soft and tender, and the veggies were crisp and fresh. Plus, there was no cilantro in this! -- (#1) HA TIEN SPECIAL EXTRA LARGE COMBO with Rare Beef, Beef Meatball, Beef Brisket, and Tripe Nothing amazing, but not bad either. The rare beef was kind of bland, but the brisket was great and the noodles had a nice bite. Also, I liked how dark and beefy the broth was, but I wish it had more body/richness to it to round it out. -- (#10) SATAY BEEF PHO with Coconut Milk and Peanuts This was just okay, but maybe I'm just too used to the one at PPQ on Irving. Although it made the broth super pale, the coconut milk added a lot of flavor and depth and I liked how the bowl was generously filled with goodies, even though the beef got tough towards the end. -- (#36) SHRIMP, EGG ROLL, SHREDDED PORK, CHARBROILED PORK, & EGG LOAF RICE PLATE Rather unremarkable, to be honest. On the plus side, the charbroiled pork was juicy and the shredded pork was solid. However, the shrimp was a little greasy, the egg loaf was cold, and the egg roll was dried out and overcooked, both inside and out (the roll broke open). Although I can't say I was blown away by anything outside of the Shrimp and BBQ Pork Roll, I can see why my buddy's wife and her family continue to come back to Pho Ha Tien. As a whole, everything feels very homely and I can see how coming here can have the same sense of nostalgia that going to my family's favorite haunts does for us. In the future, I can see myself coming back again to try more of the menu, especially when meeting up with my buddy and his wife to grab a bite, but I'll probably stick with my usual spots for the most part.

I loved this place this is the 3rd time I come to eat here after 4 years and it's always giving the…read moresane quality and taste as before. Everything I've had so far has been excellent but the vegetarian soup was the best I've had in a long time. The veggies were cooked to perfection, it made me have a whole different perspective about life a true meditating moment while eating and nourishing my body. It was what I was looking for. You can feel the love and time they put into creating every dish. Thank you, I highly recommend it!

If you can go somewhere else please go!…read more My friend and I decided to have diner here for the first time. When we were going to seat down the short bald headed guy yelled at us and said "NO, NOT HERE" and sat us against the wall. Then he came to drop off the menu and basically slammed it on the table. The whole time he seems irritated and was kicking the chairs he was putting back in place. I'm not sure it's a culture thing but I know good customer service is universal. The place doesn't look clean and the menu was sticky and so was the table. YUCK we decided to stay because we were hungry and parking sucks there I had to go around a few times to park. The food was not great either I order the vegetarian tofu, it only had 3 pieces of tofu and the broth was blend it tasted like I cook it and I don't know how to cook. Overall , I give this place a 0 star. Don't waste your money on this food AND SERVICE.

everything was soo good! I liked their curry fried rice and their five treasure XLB the most. We…read moregot the Sichuan Dumpling in Red Oil, Shrimp Dumpling, Sui Mai, Lobster pot stickers, Chinese broccoli w/ garlic ,Five Treasure XLB, Singapore Curry Fried Rice and Tie Guan Yin Oolong hot tea. The shrimp dumpling was a little too thick for our liking but still good overall.

This place presents a variety of dumplings for the informed dumpling connoisseur. A calm, quiet,…read morealmost zen place. I can't imagine how to improve it. Thank you for the experience.

Me and my boyfriend wandered in while we were taking a stroll in the area on a Tuesday night. We…read moredecided on the wagyu pho and the beef round heel muscle pho, both with spicy broth. We also got the shrimp curry. The pho soups were both so delicious for different reasons. The spicy broth was so flavorful and the noodles were on the chewier side, I quite liked that!! The yellow curry soup that came with a side of rice, though simple, was so tasty and was a nice flavor to balance with our pho. Waitress was very attentive, and made us feel very welcomed. It was approaching close and she didn't make us feel rushed! Would come back for sure! Thanks for the tasty experience, it was an awesome end to our Tuesday evening!

One of the main dishes we wanted to try here is their wagyu beef pho. Came with hot soup and the…read moreother ingredients like the wagyu sliced thin on the side. You have to assemble what you want in the soup, and since we were sharing, it was great. Very flavorful. We also got an order of the shrimp spring roll, and a BBQ pork banh mi to share. I also opted for a peach ice tea which was refreshing. Besides my Hb and I, there was only one other person in the restaurant the last time we visited, he seemed like a regular as he asked food to be extra spicy. More people came in after we started eating, but the dining room was not really full for lunch. Maybe they are more popular during dinner. The restaurant is spacious and the staff were friendly. Located on Castro and 24th St.

Great price for high quality ingredients. Bread is soft inside with a perfect crispy crust alwaysread more

Pretty good spot for banh mi! They pack it full and the bread is 10 outta 10 perfect. I will say I…read morewish it had more viet butter and pate but that might be more of a personal take. I would love to try their grilled pork instead so will be coming back.

Absolutely great service, amazing food, and I love the decor! We came here for dinner before…read moreheading out to see friends and zero regrets. I was planning on ordering the ramen but saw that they had vegan chicken for the curry sauce, so how could I say no? Unlike the normal chicken or croquettes that are served with Japanese curry, the vegan chicken isn't fully breaded and fried, but it does have a delicious flavour and great texture. It went perfectly with the sauce and rice and I cleaned every bit from my plate (and still wanted more!) My partner got the standard fried chicken and curry sauce and said it was one of the best he's ever had. We absolutely will come back as we both want to try the ramen as well as the spicy hissing curry sauce on a plate! My only single complaint is the trek to get to Fumi from downtown, I wish it was closer!

If I need a quick and easy lunch, this is one of our go-to spots. We usually order the same dishes…read moreevery time--the Spicy Ramen and Chicken Katsu Teppan. When we stopped by a couple of nights ago, we noticed they had added sushi rolls to the menu, so we tried the H6 roll, and my kids absolutely loved it! Overall, I really enjoy their rich ramen broth and flavorful curry. The restaurant is always clean, the service is friendly, and it's a great option if you're in the area and looking for a casual, satisfying meal. Just a heads-up: if you sit by the entrance, you'll notice the automatic door opens all the way whenever someone comes in or out. Since there are lots of delivery drivers picking up orders, it happens pretty often. If you like the fresh air, you'll probably enjoy sitting there. If not, I'd recommend choosing a table closer to the counter. If you visit, you'll see exactly what I mean!

Love this neighborhood vietamese restaurant! My only go-to place if I want hot & sour catfish…read moresoup! They accommodate your spiciness level. Also like their shrimp papaya salad.. clean tasting and pairs well catfish soup. Not many places offer hot & sour catfish soup.. its full different kinds of veggies incl okra.. yum. Hope they never stop serving this. :) Friebdly service is good as always Parking can be difficult at times..hit or miss.

I really wanted to love this place because the service was outstanding. Our server was friendly,…read moreattentive, and the atmosphere was welcoming. The portions were generous, and the prices were reasonable. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the hype. The pho broth was a little bland and lacked the rich, aromatic depth I expect from a good bowl of pho. The tendon was tender, and the rare steak was the freshest cut in the bowl. However, the meatballs and several of the other beef slices didn't taste as fresh and had that iridescent "chameleon" sheen that made me question their quality. The vermicelli bowl was also disappointing. The grilled chicken tasted like it had been marinated for too long, overpowering the natural flavor of the meat instead of enhancing it. Overall, the staff and ambience were the highlights of the visit, but the food lacked the freshness and flavor that would make me come back. There are better pho spots in San Francisco. For me, this one's a skip.

Delish banh mi's here! I ordered the beef banh mi and it was so flavorful with the perfect ratio of…read moreveggies. The baguette was crunchy but not too hard. I even saved half of it for later bc it was so long! For $10 I would come back if I was in the area. I also got a Thai tea which was more milky than I preferred but it was still good. Seating is limited but there are some benches outside or you can sit at the bart station across the way.

There are lots of place in San Francisco to grab different types of sandwiches. It seems there many…read moreneighborhood stores in San Francisco which offers Banh Mi. There is one place across the street from the Glen Park BART which offers yummy Banh Mi along with rice plates with beef or chicken along vermicelli noodle platters. You can also get a pick me up drink with their Vietnamese. It's called Banh Mi Viet. On a Winter stroll in the Glen Park Village in San Francisco there is a place which is a hidden gem on Diamond street. This place has some of my favorite Vietnamese sandwiches also known as Banh Mi. I got the Duc Biet. It was flakey like some in SF. It had a crispy crunchy baguette with savory cold cuts like fancy pork and honey ham and pate. It also had head cheese like some in SF. Overall this is the spot to get some consistent Banh Mi if you are in Glen Park. Go on a Winter "stroll"the week after the "Super Bowl "and do a "Spring roll" and a Banh Mi with some "cilantro" This place got good Banh Mi you won't "regret" this place is called "Banh Mi Viet "and has some many different meats you can "get "along some veggies between a fresh "baguette"