I can't believe I've never tried this place, but took me a while to come because it's cash only. There's an ATM at the 7-Eleven up the street tho. I ordered to-go but they have a few tables available for in-person dining. I paid about $25.50 for the bun bo hue and an order of angel wings. The angel wings - omg super bomb. I loved the flavor and texture on these, which I will be getting a lot. Bun bo hue - soo good! The noodles and broth are super flavorful, and I love the meat variety in this one. Overall the food was so amazing! I will definitely be back! read more

Pho Luen Fat - Bun boe hue and angel wings to go - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Little hole-in-the-wall shop run by an older man and woman. There's metered parking right outside and a lot of affordable options on the menu. I first came here years ago, so I was excited to try it again and see how it compares. I'm always happy to support a local mom-and-pop business. (Cash only) The service was good and the food came out faster than I expected. I got the Vietnamese coffee and it wasn't too sweet, plus they didn't overload it with ice, which I liked. For mains, we ordered the Pho Tai Bo Vien with rare steak and meatballs, and the Bun Rieu. If I'm being honest, something felt different with the flavor of both dishes than what I'm used to, and the garnishes didn't appear to be too fresh so we held off on adding much. It wasn't bad, just not the classic clean taste I was hoping for. That said, we both still finished our bowls and left satisfied. It definitely tastes homemade. Nothing amazing, but comforting. And for $13, I think it's still worth stopping by to try it out and support a small local business. read more

Pho Luen Fat - Bun Rieu - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Yes I go there. I like it enough to give a review. I don't want you to go there because it will ruin it for everyone there. The Banh Mi and Pad Thai are adequate. The owners offer a typical level of hospitality. And yes it is open. You figure out the rest. read more

Pho Luen Fat - Inside - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Jumped off SFO flight, drove north & I find this calm, quiet spot. CASH ONLY. Welcomed immediately and sat. #29 Pork Vermicelli - Bun Cha Gio Thit. Fresh cucumber, lettuce, mint & crispy mini egg rolls over charred pork, & vermicelli noodles. Ultra delicious fish sauce on the side, plenty of sriracha, jalepenos, hoisin, chili crisp on the table. Spectacular! A+ read more

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3.5 stars rounded up. Cheap eats for bahn mi sandwiches (I didn't try this though), and Pho which I did order to go. Friendly service; small family owned shop, that accepts cash only. I felt the prices were reasonable and the Pho came out quickly for to-go. And their Thai Tea tasted good which is always a plus. read more

This place is definitely easy to miss but I am glad I was able to spot it while driving past the restaurant. I stopped in on Saturday morning and the place was empty so I was able to get assisted right away. Definitely seems like a family business with the older gentleman and his wife I believe. The viet iced coffee was really good that I didn't snap a picture before drinking half of it. The bbq pork banh mi was decent, no complaints but not a hit for me. With the restroom being located inside by going past the kitchen, I was able to look around and see that it was really clean and well kept. Will have to come back and visit so I can try the basil fried rice and pho that others ordered! read more

Pho Luen Fat - Vietnamese Iced Coffee - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The pad thai $12.95 was good. It sounded interesting to order a Thai dish at a Vietnamese restaurant. The portion was small and left me wanting. It came with a side of clear soup. Zero wait at lunch on a Saturday at noon as I'm the only customer. A few people came through to pick up their go-to orders. My stir fried noodles were ready in about 10 minutes. The restaurant could use a deep cleaning as the tables are sticky but I didn't smell anything weird. This is a charming small restaurant with four tables serving good noodles on Leland St. There isn't a lot of restaurants on this block. Good job staff at Pho Luen Fat. read more

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This restaurant is definitely a hole in the wall, if you know about this restaurant, you know what's up! My favorite dishes here are bun bo hue, basil fried rice, and basil chicken over rice. Everything is so flavorful and appetizing here. Whatever your tastebuds are craving, this restaurant will fulfill it. The owner is always super nice and funny. He never tells you what's actually good, tells you to try it out first. HAHAA. I definitely recommend this restaurant to everyone. read more

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I have a soft spot for mom and pop shops, especially coming in greeted by a friendly smiling face. Support small business! Ordered takeout (2 noodle soups and 2 banh mi) and it was ready in 15 mins. Banh mi is delicious, a good helping of the mayo which gives it great flavor. Fantastic prices: Banh mi $7 Pho $12 read more

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Always solid soup!! I like the combo or Bún bò Huế. Remember its CASH only! We always just call to get pickup delivery.

Is it just me but iPhone autocorrect is hella whacked and just keeps getting worse and worse? Case in point: "What do you want at Phở Luen Fat?" *Types in BBH* *Hits send* "BBC?!" "OMG, I meant 'BBH'...damn autocorrect!" *FACE PALM* Phở Luen Fat has been on my list to try for mom and pop owned cheap eats and I finally had a chance to try it last month. They're open for takeout only. No indoor dining and they're not on any delivery platforms . M E N U Viet, Chinese, and Thai. I think the owners are Chinese so the Viet food has a Chinese bent to it. CASH ONLY. F O O D * Bún Bò Huế: Spicy Beef Noodle Soup w/ well done flank, pork, fancy pork, tendon, pork blood (Large - $12.95): https://bit.ly/3p3hbCU ***Add extra fancy pork + tendon (+$2) For the price and for Viz Valley, the BBH was decent. The thick, round rice noodles were al-dente and chewy despite takeout. No clumping (soup was separated). The flank was tender and the fancy pork (chả lụa) was fine since you can rarely go wrong with steamed pork roll. The tendons were cubed and had a soft yet firm gelatinous bite to it. There was one cube of pork blood that was soft and smooth, and not too metallic-y tasting. The pork was missing. The broth was my least fav component...it lacked depth and complexity, and tasted like msg water. Maybe because it was an hour before closing? The accompanying saté sauce (lemongrass chili oil) really helped to give it a punch of flavor and heat, along with the basil, jalapeños, and squeeze of lime. S E R V I C E My order was kindly dropped off to me since I was isolating (turned out not to be Covid - PHEW!) so can't comment on the staff but the food took about 15 minutes to prepare. Be careful of the soup container when traveling. They don't secure it with a baggie so there was spillage. A M B I A N C E Due to Covid, takeout only. P A R K I N G Metered street parking. Overall, being under the weather, it was a decent bowl of BBH. More of 3.5 stars but it was cheap. You can't even get a bowl of BBH in E Man Jose for this cheap so 4 stars. read more

Pho Luen Fat - Bún Bò Huế: Spicy Beef Noodle Soup w/ well-done flank, fancy pork, tendon, pork blood, saté | $12.95+$2 extra fancy pork+tendon (CASH ONLY) - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Service was friendly and the food pretty good. Love coming here when I'm in town . I basically come here every few months. When ever I visit the fam read more

I came here while I was out, hungry for bahn mi and royal milk tea. They provided both in a timely manner, and at a great price. 11.25 for a sandwich and a royal milk tea. The atmosphere was very slow, didn't look like it was very busy, to go only, cash only. I would totally go here again, that sandwich was so good, and the tea was super creamy Check this place out in the visitation valley area! I've walked past it so many times and I'm glad I stopped this time! :) read more

Stumbled upon Pho Luen Fat this past Sunday when I was at a park near this part of SF. Currently, everything is to-go and cash only. I haven't seen these types of prices since 10+ years ago at other similar restaurants. I ordered seafood chow-fun, including tax/tip was about $10! I was even able to eat this for another meal at a later time. Needless to say, the portion was generous and they weren't too stingy with seafood. I will admit that the chow-fun was greasier than I'd like. This place is situated in a residential area so street parking only and near a couple of parks. If I'm in this part of SF again, I wouldn't hesitate to eat here again. #32/2021 read more

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.... because this mom and pop shop deserves more love. If you're on a budget but still want some delicious Vietnamese food, you're at the right place! You can't really find an pho place anywhere in the city with a menu full of items under $10 bucks... Seriously, an extra large pho for only $10.95? Banh mi for $4.5?! Did I get your attention yet? 「 ORDERED | VERDICT 」 1. Banh Mi Cha Shu | $4.50 | 5/5 stars : Every week, I used to sneak one of these bad bois and eat it for lunch in class. I've probably consumed more banh mi than any other item on their menu. I can't tell you how addicted I am. Their bread is nice and soft. Their pate and mayo is the highlight of the whole sandwich! If you gave me a sandwich with just pate on it, I'll be super satisfied. So goooood. :') 2. Pho Xe Luu | $7.95 Large | 5/5 : Whenever I'm craving pho, this is the first place I think of. Such a bang for your buck. Nothing different from the ones you get at other pho places.. except for the price. 3. 5 spice chicken noodle soup | $8.50 | 5/5 stars: Such a flavorful broth. I love how they put garlic chips inside that enhances every bite and every sip. The 5 spice chicken is also tender and juicy. Can't go wrong. Their angel wings, bun bo hue and pad thai are really good too! -- The owner is really nice and friendly. Always a plus! Always happy to see customers! Because of Covid, they don't have indoor dining yet. Only take out orders. You can also call ahead. Cash only. Support local businesses! 04.16.2021 | Friday @ 11:45 am (long-overdue review) read more

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Food is delicious and price is cheap! Indoor dining was available and to-go made it busy. Angel wings are a must! read more

Pho Luen Fat - Pho Bo Vien - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I ordered something for pickup. Decent price, decent food, quick! But when I order Bun Rieu because I wanted shrimp noodle soup then people give me shrimp noodle soup. 2 baby shrimps in a dish that's shrimp noodle soup? That's it? Stop being so cheap! And it's 2021! This place is still cash only. You need to accept credit card! read more

Pho Luen Fat - #7 Bun Rieu - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I absolutely LOVE #7, Bun Rieu! It's a soul satisfying crab & shrimp tomato based soup with just the right amount of heat, noodles and cold curing broth! It's a must have everytime I go there...an additional star for being in my neighborhood and able to walk there! read more

Cash only! Small mom's and pops shop in Visitacion Valley. Great place if you have cash on hand and a hankering for Vietnamese food. I usually order a shrimp spring roll and the pork chop rice plate. The prices are cheap and the food is good. The portions are decent. It's enough to have me feeling content which isn't a bad thing. They also serve Vietnamese coffee which was delicious and strong and Thai Tea which was creamy. I've tried it a couple of times and will most likely will come back again! read more

Pho Luen Fat - Shrimp Spring roll with peanut sauce - not big but good enough portion - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

So glad I read, and then acted all the positive reviews. If I was walking by and uninformed, I might have missed this tasty and delicious food. The place is not fancy looking but the food is exceptional. The man and woman who run this place clearly know what they are doing!! The pork sandwich was amazing. The roll was super fresh and the filling was finger licking good. Total yum. My chow mein was also delicious. I add one of their sauces to spice it up for my taste, but it was also great plain. I will definitely return in the future. The owners are lovely and the food outstanding! A must try!! read more

Bun Bo hue all the way! Lol I think I started to appreciate bun Bo hue from this exact restaurant ! It's amazing. Plenty of flavorful broth and lots of noodles too! They don't skimp and I find myself craving this when I'm under the weather. I haven't tried their other items yet. I think I'll have to visit again and see if I can weed out a potential new go to. My family loves the bun Bo hue Here and its their go to. Other bun Bo hue spots are all the way in san jo! It's hard traveling 1 hour for food that you know will be bomb. ( traffic just sucks lately ) But hey, go to this spot here to fix that instant craving in the city. read more

Food - 5 Service - 4 Value - 5 Great place that was only doing to-go orders and cash at the time we visited. We both got pho with brisket and while it was super hot -- in the end we were able to still manage to eat it in our rental car. Broth was light and all ingredients were fresh. The meats were cooked just right as we poured the piping hot broth over the meat and noodles and watched it cook. read more

Came here and got the classic pho and bahn mi. Food was excellent! This was some of the best meatballs I've ever had. My only caution is that this place is to-go only. The uncle was nice enough to let us sit in, but I felt that we were infringing the whole time. read more

Awesome takeout Vietnamese and pho spot. A mainstay on Leland for many years, still cash only even though they have transitioned to takeout only. Their Banh mi sandwiches are smaller but filling. Their Bun Bo Hue is great, with a deliciously spicy beef broth. Definitely great for pickup in an area that could use more food choices. read more

Was in the area visiting the SF Library Visitacion branch and walked by and the food smelled great from the outside. I was hungry and decided to spend $7 cash on #19 Bahn Mi sandwich. It was so good, honestly probably top 5 of any sandwich I have ever had. The perfect amount of spice and heat, lots of flavor for a simple sandwich. I also really liked the bread they used - it had a light crunch on the outside and soft inside which held the sandwich together perfectly without too much much bread taste masking the inside ingredients. I almost want to go back just to get more of these sandwiches. read more

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20/08/12 Quarantined Life, decided to order some pho from a spot near my house and I've heard this place is inexpensive and bomb.com. I was hesitant at first because I've never eaten at spots near me. First off, the two owners I believe are very polite on the phone and in person! I ordered: XL bun bo hue (highly highly recommend) 5/5stars XL #1 -the one with all the meats (4/5stars) 2 Pork Banh Mi (only $4.50???) all this food for only $32 and some change do we even have banh mis under $5 anymore?? Last banh mi I had was about $9 at a different spot -.- Their banh mi is decent, it hit the spot for my craving, I would definitely order again since it's the closest to me. Their bread is fresh, don't expect a lot of meat (heads up). Their pickled carrot is more on the sweet side, so for those of you who don't like the pickled stuff, give it a try. I will definitely be back! And Also, please don't forget to tip your local business even though it's Take-out/Take-Home, it's not easy for them during this time! XOXO Stay safe everyone! read more

Pho Luen Fat - #1 (this is only 1/3 of XL) , bun bo hue (2/3 of XL) When you can't decide what to eat haha =) gotta have both - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place is small but it does the job. Cash only so please bring your cash because there is no ATM here. We ordered the pho ga and lam thanh bun bo hue. The lam thanh didn't remind me much of a bun bo hue but the flavors were still good. The egg rolls are tad small but come out piping hot. The great thing about this place is the price. 7$ for a bowl of noodle soup! read more

Pho Luen Fat - Pho ga - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Found myself walking in the neighborhood and thought I'd try this place out on a whim. It's cash only, takeout only, but service was quick and prices are relatively low. I waited about 15 minutes for three dishes: phở, bánh canh cua, and chow fun. The pho broth tasted like a Vietnamese-Chinese fusion soup, which was a bit unexpected but delicious and approved by me (Vietnamese) and my boyfriend (Chinese). The bánh canh cua was soo good and beautifully presented. Will come back! read more

Pho Luen Fat - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

A small hole in the wall with some tasty noodles. (Cash only) There aren't a lot of places in the bay where the pho is less than $10, but that's one of the reasons why this place is great. I've tried the pho and bun bo hue here and they're both pretty tasty. Not necessarily amazing, but solid renditions. The soup for both is flavorful, and the noodles have a good texture. The bbh has a bit more lemongrass than what I'd prefer, but it's not bad. The quality of the meat is good, though I wish each bowl had a bit more. I would say the large is more typical of a normal serving, so stay clear of the small unless you're not very hungry. I'm looking forward to going back and trying the rice dishes. The restaurant isn't necessarily the nicest space; there are only a few tables and it doubles as a bakery. But the service is good and the food is solid. If you're every in the area and hungry, it's a great option for a quick bite. read more

Pho Luen Fat - Bun bo hue - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I happened to be in the area and wanted to get some pho. You'll be surprised that Pho Luen Fat is a hole in the wall that serves good Vietnamese noodle soups. There's not a whole lot of seating and this place also has pastries and coffee to go if you are not in the mood for dining in. Pho Dac Biet with the beef on the outside is the way to go if you're craving something filling. There's plenty of ingredients in here and the broth is on point. The bun bo hue "A special" is also another good option if you want something spicy. It's definitely fragrant with the shrimp paste and they have a pork cubes in the soup just the way I like it. Knowing that I spent under $10 for lunch in Visitation Valley and didn't break the bank was awesome. The owner is nice and friendly. Cash only! read more

The owners are so nice and friendly! I came in at 9am craving pho to start my day. The prices are so affordable, and a small order of Pho Tai was definitely a small portion but perfect for not overfilling yourself and regretting it later. A small was the length of a soup spoon :) Also ordered a Banh Mi Cha Lua which was good too! The only thing is that because it's a cold cut that the bread was crispy, but if you order the other two options the bread is warmed up nice and toasty! They also sell pastries, like pineapple buns, behind the counter! read more

Pho Luen Fat - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Before Covid there sandwich was $3.50 and that was a good deal but for $7.25 they never added meat......it's very very little meat for that kind of money, there butter mayo is really good tho..... read more

Bun no hue taste like ramen Bun rieu taste like everything is old not fresh . The noodle especially is so weird and is into small pieces not like any other bun ( vermicelli) Beef stew is ok. I would not come back to this place, and the picture make it looks better than it is actually is. The picture of the bun rieu a year ago does not look like the bun rieu I got today . It does not contain tofu or blood. read more

Great places to pick up food in the neighborhood! Always order here when we're lazy to cook. :)

Had a fantasy draft and was in a bind to pick something up for a potluck. I thought of this place since i knew they were open early and was near were i needed to go. Street parking is challenging in the neighborhood. When i showed up i was surprised they weren't a bakery anymore. Well to be honest i haven't been to this place in a few years but at least they were still open early enough for me to get something. Place is cash only. Service was great. Cashier was friendly and was telling me how the place was no longer a bakery anymore but a Vietnamese restaurant. I ordered six chicken banh mi cut into threes. Order came out pretty quick. Once i got to the draft party i tried the banh mi. it was pretty basic. It wasn't outstanding hence the rating. Prices were good since it is a cash only place read more

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I only got to know this place during COVID. The gentleman that usually answers the phone is really pleasant. (I'm so used to the brusque service you tend to get at some of our mom/pop establishments, so it was a nice change up.) And bonus the menu is a combo of Vietnamese, Thai and Chinese. Everyone is a winner! The food is as good as it gets...flavorful broth, fresh toppings for the pho. The go-tos for pho are the rare beef and the spicy combo(seafood/meat) pho. Angel Wings are hugely popular w/ the family, and have an addictive basil/garlic sauce. Pad Thai very solid choice too. Oh, cash only. That's the only bummer since I never have any on me. But the prices are super reasonable so it makes up for extra effort of dredging up cash. read more

This place is terrible. So many complaints. First off, they aren't even Vietnamese. What's up with all these pho places owned by Chinese people. Second, the eggs roll are tiny and literally 1 inch each and cost over $1 each. Third, it's so unorganized! You step in not knowing what the hell is going on. Fourth, it's filthy. There was a sauce container cap in my sauce! See the pic. I told the waiter about it and she used her fingers to fish it out. Fifth, they do not supply napkins. And Sixth, but not least, the food is disgusting. Food inspectors need to come and exam this plac. read more

Pho Luen Fat - These were over a $1 each. They were tiny. - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This place is one of the better pho places in the area. The angel wings are bomb!! The prices are very reasonable and lower than most places. I don't recommend making complicated orders or seperate orders over the phone because the lady will get frustrated with you haha. But this place is a hole in the wall mom and pop shop that I definitely recommend. :) read more

Amazing little gem in Visitacion. The best hangover cure for dirt cheap. Don't let the exterior fool you, it's 10/10 -B read more

Pho Luen Fat - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here first time....i was thinking to get pho since i was craving...decided to get bun bo hue since i havent had for a long time. $7.75 for a large even though it Doesnt look like it. More noodle than the meat. You can taste the spicy flavor towards the end. To me, it tastes 80% bun bo hue broth flavor...something about it is a little off. But it still taste good and had no after taste which i like...it still enough where it doesnt make you feel too full. You can eat in but limited seating. A lot of people come in for to go mostly. They have a little bakery section too. They only accept cash Will come here again if i ever craving any noodle soup. read more

Pho Luen Fat - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California