Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Thanh Long

    4.1 (3.6k reviews)
    Closed 4:30 pm - 8:30 PM

    Order Thanh Long Takeout or Delivery

    Thanh Long Photos

    Business Info

    THANH LONG ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Thanh Long

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Roast Crab and Garlic Noodles
    Ryan S.

    Came here for a group dinner and we all ordered the same thing: roast crab, garlic noodles, and shaken beef. The roast crab here is cooked perfectly, and was really easy to peel and eat. I've had garlic noodles at many different restaurants, but the garlic noodles here are one of my favorites. The shaken beef was also really good, very well seasoned and cooked perfectly. The staff were also very attentive and we got bibs and gloves to eat with.

    Menu
    Traci F.

    This is my all-time favorite restaurant! It's a small two story restaurant located in the outer Sunset district. The parking can be tricky since it's located in a residential neighborhood. The service is fast and friendly. No visit to San Francisco is complete without the Roast Crab from Thanh Long. The garlic noodles are also popular but the Roast Crab is definitely the star. The sauce is absolutely amazing! It's no wonder it's made in their secret kitchen within the kitchen. It's pricey but so worth it.

    Drunken Crab
    Innas I.

    Highly recommend a reservation. Parking is tough, but they are located near a train station. One of the best garlic noodles and crab dishes I ever had. I visited from Los Angeles to try this place and I miss it dearly. Service is great. The restaurant has a family style and culture to it, so it makes it a great time for friends and family.

    Michelle H.

    For some reason or maybe i'm trippin but they jack up their price so muchhj this year after the renovation?? Taste is exquisite and crab is good sharing size. 1 roasted crab can feed 2-3 people But like 1 crab for $80 ?? I remember it was cheaper back then

    Jessica N.

    Oh. My. God. Every time I come back to the Bay Area -- which is home to me -- I make it a point to eat GOOD food. This visit, I randomly told my brother I was craving seafood (which is funny because I usually don't come here for seafood). But it's crab season in the Bay, so we did a little TikTok/Instagram research and found 10 Long. First things first: make a reservation. This place gets PACKED. It's a small, mom-and-pop style spot on a corner, super cozy but very popular. We walked in and were greeted by the cutest host ever. There's also a bar, which is a plus. We already knew what we wanted and ordered: * Shaken beef * Shrimp toast * Roasted crab (market price) * Garlic noodles with prawn We even asked our server if it was too much food, and she confidently told us we'd be fine -- and she was absolutely right. Customer service was a solid 10/10 from start to finish. We both ordered drinks, and I had a white wine that paired perfectly with seafood (I was very happy about that). Everyone was incredibly friendly and attentive. They even give you crab crackers/tools to open the crab, which I appreciated. And when I say that crab was FILLED with meat, I mean FILLED. Yes, it's market price and can get pricey -- our whole crab was $88 -- but it was 100% worth it. Food breakdown: * Shaken beef: 10/10 -- insanely tender and flavorful * Garlic noodles with prawn: 10/10 -- perfect balance of garlic, butter, and whatever magic they put in there * Roasted crab with buttery garlic sauce: absolutely amazing * Shrimp toast: 8/10 -- good, but probably wouldn't order it again Normally with crab or seafood, I feel like I need rice -- but here, you don't. The noodles and crab are more than enough. Nothing felt wasted or overly heavy, and we didn't leave feeling uncomfortably full at all. We arrived earlier when it was still calm, but by around 7:30 PM, the place got very crowded -- another reason reservations are a must. This is an amazing date night spot, special-occasion worthy, and just an overall vibe. Yes, it's on the pricier side -- but the quality, service, and experience make it well worth it. I will absolutely be back next time I'm in the Bay Area.

    Roast Crab
    Violet Y.

    Came here for Valentines Day for an early dinner and had a wonderful time! On a busy day like Valentine's, the food came out fast and the service was great. The roast crab and garlic noodles were just as delicious as I remembered. They really do have the best garlic noodles in SF!I will always come here for those two items. I ordered the lychee martini and it was a tad strong for my palette. Parking can be a little difficult, so make sure to allocate some time to not be late. Will always come back anytime I am craving crab and garlic noodles!

    Jessie H.

    Still the absolute best crab in the city. The food is so damn good! The service was good but not the greatest. The staff are moving fast & attentive but its not personable. It was our birthday & they did nothing to help us celebrate that ( yes I made a note on the reservation). I hoped for more after spending over $200$. We had a reservation but they sat us about 10 min late. The ambiance needs some improvement its pretty casual as is. I would still go back cuz the crab is AMAZING!

    Shrimp
    Shan C.

    The food was OK. It's been over five years since I've been back here and then I remembered why. My brother took my mom and I in here for Mother's Day this year. We were eager to try the garlic noodles but when they served them, they didn't taste the same. The Portions were so so, but I guess this place is only known for its crab and possibly garlic noodles. I really big cleanness and the walls were pretty nasty. They looked as if they haven't been wiped down for months and then I'll have a very bad taste in my mouth, but maybe I'm just too picky.

    Shellaine G.

    This place was amazing. As soon as you walk in, there's a nice bar to your right, and the vibe immediately feels welcoming. Definitely make a reservation ahead of time--the wait can get pretty long--but I promise, it's worth it. The atmosphere is intimate while still being great for groups, and the staff were all incredibly friendly and accommodating. We ordered their most popular dishes, the roast crab and garlic noodles, and it did not disappoint. So simple, yet so flavorful--absolutely mouthwatering . They were out of the seafood dumplings, but the staff recommended the calamari instead. It came with a well-balanced dipping sauce that paired perfectly. The only downside of the meal was the steamed rice--it was overcooked and a bit hard, which threw me off. Aside from that (and the struggle to find parking, but that's SF for you), this place is a must-go!

    Rachelle T.

    An SF staple! I made reservations for 4 at 6:15pm on a Sunday. Parking is limited, I suggest parking closer to the beach and walking, which isn't too far, just dress warm! Crispy Rice Paper Roll: ($14) 7/10! They only provide 2 rolls cut in half, so it's truly just an appetizer. Roast Crab: ($88) 10/10! Super pricey for one, which is 2lbs. One was enough for my party, however 2 might be more filling. I love the oil and pepper in the crab!! Garlic Noodles: ($16) 10/10! We ordered 2 plates which was enough. Note that one plate is enough for 1-2 people as it is a small plate. Steamed Sea Bass: ($42) 4/10. Very tiny, sauce was just lemon-ey. Not the best, but pretty good if dipped in the crab oil! Chocolate Lava Cake: 9/10! They make this there, and it's delicious! I'm typically hesitant about chocolate cake and this one was delicious, which vanilla bean ice cream. Recommended by our waiter! Fried Banana a La Mode: 6/10! Not bad, included ice cream, but the lava cake takes the lead. You can also ask for free birthday ice cream upon request! Overall, a great place to celebrate an occasion. Very pricey for what you get, but I was very satisfied with my meal!

    James R.

    I used to eat at their An the Go trucks back in college and suddenly had craving for their noodles and beef. Thought id finally make the trip to their restaurant. Althought pricing May be on the expensive side, the service and taste is spectacular. Food is serve just a few minutes after ordering and their wait staff is very attentive. Just watch for the receipt as service charge is already included.

    Roast Crab
    Katie L.

    omg holy crab THE FOOD WAS AMAZING!!!! Unless you're allergic or out of your mind, you HAVE to get the garlic noodles. So buttery, garlicy in the most perfect way. The sauce coats the noodles well and the egg noodles are perfectly soft. The roasted crab...ADDICTING! High quality crab meat in the most delicious garlic, butter, salt, and pepper sauce. MMMM I was obsessed. The thanh long fish was good but could've used more dill in my opinion. Shrimp toast was moist and flavorful and great way to start the meal. Service was fast and attentive, but the crab was so good, I barely noticed the waiters LOL Would LOVE to come here again. I think it's the perfect get together spot that can be casual but also seems more upscale.

    Roast Crab and Colossal Royal Tiger Prawns
    David G.

    So glad I finally got experience this SF institution. Did it live up to the hype? Yup! We went for the collosal shrimp and the roasted crab. Tons of flavor in both dishes. My partner and I regretted not ordering the toast to sop up all the savory, peppery butter left over from the crab. Dobt sleep on the the fried banana dessert! It was a perfect way to end the meal! The service was great. They were busy, but our server was still able to provide us warm, genuine, good service. We can't wait to come back to try the other crab dishes.

    Dungeness Crab Puffs

    See all

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Brian W.
    373
    3425
    1633

    2 hours ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    23 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    13 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 2
    Oh no 4

    7 months ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 2
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Shan C.
    31
    194
    349

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 2

    6 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    8 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    10 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    11 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 3
    Love this 6
    Oh no 1
    Photo of J Z.
    12
    258
    2398

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 90

    Thanh Long Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - Thanh Long

    What's the best food to order?

    The roast crab was delicious. Garlic noodles VERY bland no flavor

    How much for roasted crab?

    Of course it's market price but I think I spent $80 last time.

    Is there charge for corkage fee? Since the price of the crab went up, so I wasn't charge for it.

    Yes there is, don't remember off hand

    How many people does one crab feed?

    uh...ONE! I mean, you can be nice and share. On my last visit, I did share a crab with a cousin along with another dish. We both agreed that the crab is not a shareable item. LOL

    Is there an elevator/is it wheelchair accessible?

    There are two stories however you can always request the first level being that the entry is wheelchair accessible meaning no stairs at the front of the building.

    Do you need a reservation or are walk-ins welcome?

    I have gone as a walk-in twice. As long as you don't have a large party you're trying to seat you should be fine. Might have to wait a little because they seem to stay pretty busy.

    For 2023, anyone know what the current market price of Garlic Roasted Crab is at Thang Long's?

    I went on 1/5/23 and it was $80 for the garlic roasted crab

    When is season for dungeness crab?

    Normally is around September, but you can call to ask

    Do you have to be vaccinated?

    Yes, they do have outdoor eating that doesn't require vaccination

    My husband is allergic to egg and I really want to take him there for our anniversary, I was wondering if anybody knows, does the garlic noodle contain egg? Thanks so much

    I'm not sure but I think the noodles will have eggs. Since we are talking about health here, please call the restaurant to confirm. Also, there are other dishes that I'm sure you both will enjoy.

    Is it Dim inside ? I will be dining with a person who is visually impaired especially In Dim settings .

    Not really. It's like any other restaurant. Ask for seating by the windows and go when it is still light outside. Use your cell phone flashlight or bring a flashlight for you. Have a great time! You'll love the roasted garlic crab and the… 

    Why is there no pickup option on their tock page? Plus it's hard to place a takeout order in advance when they are not answering phones.

    Is there a dress code like crustaceans?

    No, it's less formal than Crustaceans, and business casual seems about right.

    Open on holidays?

    No, they are not open.

    Can I bring my 9 month old (at 5 pm)?

    Sure. I've seen plenty of people with babies there. Although a heads up, there are no changing tables in the restrooms.

    On average how much is the famous roast crab?

    We paid about $45 for the crab we had, but it really depends on the season and size of the crab; it would be based on "market prices".

    Do they have wifi?

    No, they don't.

    Is there MSG in Roast Crab?

    No, there is no MSG in their food.

    Is there parking spaces?

    There is valet available right in front or you can look for street parking. No designated parking stalls

    Are you allowed to make Togo orders?

    Yes! You can either call in a Togo order or if eating at the restaurant at the time you order what you'd like to eat also can let your server know that you would like a Togo order. Togo order will be brought out when you ask for your bill.

    View All 32 Questions

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Seafood 23,339 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Mensho Tokyo - Vegan Miso

    Mensho Tokyo

    4.1(3.4k reviews)
    5.3 miLower Nob Hill
    $$

    This place was highly recommended and judging by the line of people standing outside the small…read morerestaurant to get in, I can see why. I came here with two friends. We waited ~ 45 minutes in line. They definitely encourage you to decide what you want while you're in line so as soon as you were seated you can place your order so they can get you in and out as fast as they can to get the line down because once we were seated they almost immediately asked what we wanted. I have never seen matcha flavored Ramen before but I love matcha so I had to try it, and it was really good! If you like matcha and you like Ramen then you must try it. No other place can you get a matcha flavored Ramen and it was delicious! My friends love that they got as well.

    This place gives me true Japan vibe, very tight spacing and quick in/ out. On Saturday we arrived…read moreat 5.30pm to find a long line. We waited 50 minutes before it was our party of 4 got called in. There is a policy that everyone has to order at least 1 bowl of ramen. I thought that was interesting. This is a Chicken based broth ramen (Toripaitan) place. For family of 4 (2 teenage boys), we ordered $270 worth of food. 2 signature Toripaitan ramens, 1 signature Toripaitan Spicy ramen, 1 classic Toripaitan ramen, 1 Hokkaido uni and A5 Wagyu hand roll, 2 orders of 5 pieces A5 Wagyu sushi, 1 side order of A5 Wagyu slice XL, 1 corn ribs, 1 edamame, 1 vegan fried chicken made out of oyster mushroom, and 1 Matcha IPA. The ramen bowl itself is about $25/bowl. My signature Toripaitan spicy bowl soup surprisingly was not that hot. That's too bad. The thick noodles were hot though. Taste was decent. But the lukewarm broth ruined it for me. I like the side dishes better. Interesting ramen like the matcha duck and lamb cumin ramen might be with trying next time.

    Photos
    Mensho Tokyo - Counter seating

    Counter seating

    Mensho Tokyo - Enoki chips

    Enoki chips

    Mensho Tokyo - Matcha IPA

    See all

    Matcha IPA

    Taniku Izakaya - Spicy beef ramen

    Taniku Izakaya

    4.6(353 reviews)
    5.0 miTenderloin
    $$

    5 Stars, 5 Stars, 5 Stars!!! I LOVE San Francisco! Working in the city always allows for an…read moreopportunity for great food, and boy did we hit a home run. Literally a half a block from our hotel, Yelp showed us a 4.6 rated restaurant. Read some reviews and we were sold. We were both hungry (with my foodie son) and sat down for an early dinner. Saki was the first order of business, with an excellent recommendation from our service (sweetest person ever) Dry and not too sweet. So early we jumped right into the happy hour appetizers. The Brussels were dreamy, the chicken was pure perfection and the gyoza spectacular. Also dove into the octopus balls (not literally )and they were ridiculous. We also ordered the Niki Ramen that had us in "we can't stop eating, mode. The broth was incredible and the shaved pork just over the top! A free drink suddenly appeared at the table and we were eternally thankful. Finished with the custard and we both wept! Yes, THAT good! The service was impeccable, friendly, funny, attentive, sweet, etc. 5/5 service, just like the food. SO cute on the inside with only around 8 tables. We got there really early, like 5pm, but by 6 it was a packed house, and mostly locals. A bigs hats off and thumbs up to this little hole in the wall. Keep it Rockin!!!!!

    I get very skeptical about japanese izakaya / j skewers because I feel they are usually way over…read morepriced for the value but not gonna lie.... this place exceeded my expectations by a lot. Usually these types of places serve like $5-$8 each skewers that taste bland and not filling/ satisfying. but taniku know how to actually bring out flavor from skewers making it feel more worth it. My best friend and I came here on a whim and really glad we did. The drive up was a little sketchy but the place is a small little unassuming spot - cutesy. There was a line outside and a 10-15 min wait for us (because of how small the place one) but we didn't mind. Service was also a tiny bit odd / slow but I'm not type to care too much about that especially if it's busy and the food comes on reasonable time + food is good. Customers waiting in line outside seemed confused and out of loop kept asking me since I was in front of line if there was a line or waitlist/how long the wait was. Another odd thing is their menu. I saw reviews / pictures of food that wasn't on the paper menu they gave so it was confusing what they actually offered. We ordered the Niku ramen : change to rice bowl (really good portion sizing for japanese place) tasty flavoring. not too meaty taste. kimchi was random but worked well, cut the beef sweetness and savoriness. +Added $5 soft shell crab for topping. Very good. Typically fried soft shell crab. Crispy, crabby. Scallop hand roll: seaweed was a little soft for my liking. scallop quality was very yummy. loved the yuzu. Thought the spicy mayo + yuzu pairing was too much clashing flavors. Pork Belly Skewers: sooo good. Crispy outer. soft inner. Flavorful. Chicken meatball skewer: raw egg sauce helped put it all together enhancing and uplifting the chicken itself. Very yummy. not bland. all together like $60 (not w tip) which is really good for j izakaya. I need come for happy hour

    Photos
    Taniku Izakaya - Interior

    Interior

    Taniku Izakaya - Scallop corn chowder - FIRE !

    Scallop corn chowder - FIRE !

    Taniku Izakaya - Calamari

    See all

    Calamari

    Mashita Galbi Jjim - Tender Galbi Jjim!

    Mashita Galbi Jjim

    4.6(165 reviews)
    5.2 miRussian Hill

    Awesome place with a huge portion size of food!…read more Good: - Only waited about 5min for a seat on a Sunday night for dinner - They are generous with the banchan and we had a couple refills - The galbi jjim for 2 people was way too much and well worth since it powered 2 more meals after - super fresh and so many toppings - the meat is super soft - The watermelon strawberry drink was huge and great value Bad: - Takes a while for the food to come - The place is pretty small Overall would come again, super comfort food. Great value and just enjoyed the vibes.

    super cute small-ish restaurant serving korean dishes and known for galbijjim! we came by to try it…read moreout and i really enjoyed it. it didn't seem too busy on a weekday night and our party of five was able to sit right away. the food also came out quickly once ordered! the only thing is that service could be spotty, as it seemed they didn't have enough staff for the floor when we were there. i didn't mind too much but keep that in mind if you are on a timeline! we tried the galbijjim, which comes with glass noodles, rice cakes, and cheese by default. they also gave us banchan and rice. the galbijjim was saucy and savory with tender meat & lots of cheese. i do think it's less sweet than daeho's version, which can be a plus if you find theirs to be overly sweet! additionally, they include the rice cakes and cheese, which are paid add-ons if you go to daeho. the banchan were better than daeho's in my opinion. their fish cakes were nicely grilled and kimchi tasted great. i only wish they had purple rice as an option! the portion was perfect for five of us so it's a really great value in my opinion. overall a good vibe, great food and banchan, nice portion for galbijjim. service can be slow but they're very kind and helpful.

    Photos
    Mashita Galbi Jjim
    Mashita Galbi Jjim - Complimentary Banchan (clockwise): Salad w/ sesame dressing, kimchi, japchae, fish cakes

    Complimentary Banchan (clockwise): Salad w/ sesame dressing, kimchi, japchae, fish cakes

    Mashita Galbi Jjim - Soy KFC, sauce on the side ($22.75)

    See all

    Soy KFC, sauce on the side ($22.75)

    Thanh Long - seafood - Updated September 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...