Me encanto el ambiente, super lindo y cómodo La tención en buenísima! 100% recomendado read more

I went here for a friend's birthday, and it was a private dining experience downstairs with about 30 people. It was an 8 to 10 course meal (couldn't keep track) and it was hands-down one of the most delicious meals I've eaten. Every dish was sooooo good and perfectly cooked. And we were at table full of foodies with super high standards. We were so impressed by it and it was so unexpected. It could've been a Michelin star rated restaurant because it was that good. I think of all of the dishes, my most favorite was the caviar topped, shrimp, appetizer, and the beef carpaccio. Also, the bartenders were perfection as well. Every cocktail was so good. I can't say enough good things about this place! Will definitely be returning! read more

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Stopped by on a Monday at 6pm without a reservation and was told a 2 hour wait for our party of two. We decided to wait because my friend wanted to use her Chase Reserve dining credits before they expired in July. After 2.5 hours, we were seated at the bar, which is reserved for walk-ins while the tables are for reservations. The bartenders were friendly, offered great recommendations, and service was quick. We order 2 cocktails each, 3 shared plates, and an appetizer. Everything was good, but nothing stood out enough to justify the long wait. read more

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Fantastic food and drinks. Totally different from standard Vietnamese (and more $). Both are great. Really fun place to bring out of towners. read more

My parents wanted to celebrate Father's day in the city so I decided to take them here. It's "elevated" vietnamese food and the menu seemed enticing. I made reservations ahead of time for 6 people at 7:30 on Sunday 6/21. We arrived a little earlier than our reservation but were able to get seated right away. It's not in the best neighborhood but the the restaurant itself is gorgeous, decent amount of seating. We sat right by the door so I didn't see much of the back but they have a full bar. The bad: Service almost made me rate this spot 3 stars (more so 3.5) but I'd give it a try again and see. Our server was nice but definitely not tentative. There were no check ups, no water refills. We only saw her whenever she dropped off a dish. We wanted to order more & it took awhile as well. Also not sure if it's the restaurant's way of serving the items, but each dish came out so slow versus a whole spread or at least the entrees could've came out together. It was like we wouldn't get the next dish until we finish the previous entree which I'm not used to at vietnamese restaurants. The good: We order a good variety of food & drink. I will say that although it's meant to be "family style" the portions are pretty "small". I'd say its not shareable for a party of 6. You'd need to order 2 of everything or someone has to barely get a serving. We ordered banh beo which comes with uni. It unforunately only comes with 3 pcs so since we had 6 we ordered 2. I'd have skipped this tbh. It's a very unique take on banh beo but the batter for the banh beo was underwhelming. Too soft, not enough "chew" to it. It was 3 for $19 so pretty steep pricing as well. We also ordered Bun Cha, Bo Luc Lac, Crab fat fried rice, long green beans and Nom. Skip the Nom (vietnamese style papaya salad). My parents did not like this one at all. The dressing used was not the typical one they get. The Bun Cha was the best item. Super flavorful, the broth was sweet yet flavorful. However again, the portion was definitely too little to be "family" style, maybe a party of 2? We had to order extra noodles. Bo Luc Lac was cooked perfectly, juicy tender, good flavor. Crab fried rice was good too. We'd get those 3 items again. For drinks: Hi-Chew, Mango Calamansi Spritz (skip), Vietnamese coffee & Calamansi Sugar Cane. The drinks were decently priced at $6-8. Cocktail was $17 which was just okay to me. Lastly for the dessert: they ran out of crepe cake so we only got the mochi bar to try and this was the perfect ending. Would definitely get it again. The also have a different lunch menu offering, so overall I'd come back! I hope service is just quicker/more attentive next visit. read more

Came here after a long day of work and it was really solid food! Good: - This place is beautiful! It's so nicely lit - Great for a date or 1-1 catchup - The crab fat fried rice was amazing! - I also really liked the vermicelli dish but it was so small - the sauce was so good! Bad: - Pretty expensive food, ended up paying $88 for 2 people - Took a while to get our food - The portions are really small for how much you pay Overall wouldn't come again unless I had a gift certificate - it's so expensive. read more

Bodega - Crab fat fried rice - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We had Bodega on our list for quite a while so were hyped to finally be able to give it a try. The aesthetic is not what I expected, lots of dark colored wood on the walls, floor and furniture. I assume at night time it had a dark and moody feel but, in the daytime, it made the interior look quite tired. Onto the food, we ordered the very popular Bun Cha and Shaking Beef. The Bun Cha was good but the Shaking Beef was great! So tender and marinated to perfection. My one big complaint is that the portion sizes are about 3/4 of what I would typically expect. Our waiter was attentive and took time to explain the dishes. Though it didn't quite meet the hype (for me), I'm glad I finally checked it off the list. read more

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Ambiance: 4.5*s Food: 4.5*s Surrounding neighborhood: 1* Parking situation: 1* Came here on a Friday afternoon for a lunch date. Driving around to find parking here was a pure nightmare. The surrounding streets were filled with people living on the streets and leaving the car even if we managed to find an empty spot felt unsafe. The restaurant recommended us to use 233 Ellis to park, they mentioned we could get a discount there. We only learnt later that there is no discount on the $20 per hour ticket on Friday and Saturday. **AMBIANCE: the inside is a stark contrast to the going ons outside. Place is cosy but feels hip and well done. Makes for a cosy date place if you ignore the situation outside. **SERVICE: very friendly and they didn't force me to order and let me sit at my table for more than 20 mins or so while my dining partner was driving around trying to find parking. **FOOD: Modern elevated Vietnamese cuisine. *Lemongrass grilled wings-3.5/5- can be better especially with infusion of flavors, *Shaking beef:5/5- best dish on our table. Indulgence especially with the amount of butter used but well worth it. Flavors are splendid. *Hoi an chicken rice-4/5- broth was amazing. Rice was great. Chicken was cold and flavorless! *Vietnamese chicken salad-3.5/5-sweet dressing which I didn't fancy much. Veggies were sufficiently nice and crunchy. Chicken was boiled and cold. *Dry hu tieu-3.5/5- not a memorable dish but the same chicken broth as before which we loved. *Spring roll-4/5 Overall a good menu and some memorable dishes. Prices are decent as well. read more

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Bodega is a cute and small Vietnamese restaurant near Union Square. If you weren't looking for it specifically, it's easy to miss! I came here with a party of 5 to celebrate a birthday and we're sat at the very front in a large, comfortable booth. FOOD: We ordered a bunch of items on their menu, from Bo Tai Chanh, Banh Cuon, Bun Cha to the Bo Luc Lac. Everything was rich in flavor with healthy portion sizes. The crowd favorite was definitely the Bun Cha, which was deep in spices and ultimately leaving everyone wanting another order or even something to take home for the next day. SERVICE: The food came out quickly once we placed our order. Additionally, we celebrated a birthday and they added a candle to our dessert. The staff at Bodega made it even more special because they took a Polaroid of us as a souvenir. I loved my experience at Bodega and can't wait to bring other friends and family here to try out their dishes! read more

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How did I not know this place existed? Super tasty lunch & cocktails here. Walk-in on a Tuesday at 11am when they opened, pretty empty & no wait, they were busy when I left by 1pm but still open tables. FYI bar doesn't open til noon. * Origami ($18) - 5 stars. We both liked this drink the best! Refreshing and well-balanced. * Lady Xian ($17) - 4.5 stars. Still super tasty, but I still wished I'd gotten the Origami. TO SHARE * Vietnamese Chicken Salad ($15)- 4 stars. The chicken itself was super tender and soft. Rest of salad was a bit blah. NOODLES * Pho Hanoi ($22) - 4 stars FOR YOU * Shaking Beef ($25) - 5 stars. Such amazing thick tender juicy pieces of beef!! The maggi butter (tasted citrusy) was fantastic. read more

We visited Bodega on a Tuesday evening without a reservation, so we arrived right before opening. Luckily, we were able to grab two seats at the bar. Sitting at the bar ended up being the perfect choice. Service was quick, and the bartender was attentive and readily available throughout the night. We ordered a couple of drinks, several dishes, and dessert. For drinks, we tried the Banh Bo Gimlet and the Bodega Old Fashioned. The Banh Bo Gimlet was slightly sweet but refreshing, with a nice pandan flavor coming through at the end. The Bodega Old Fashioned was strong and tasty, although I didn't pick up much of the pho spice. For food, we ordered the Banh Khot, Bun Cha, Crab Fat Fried Rice, and Bo Luc Lac. For the Banh Khot, you can choose one piece with caviar for $16 or three pieces without caviar for $15. We opted for the three-piece order, and it was delicious. The exterior was perfectly crispy, although I wish it came with some nuoc mam on the side. The Bun Cha was our favorite dish of the night. The meatballs and pork belly were incredibly flavorful, especially with the fish sauce. The Crab Fat Fried Rice was also really good and came loaded with scallops. The other proteins were a little harder to identify, but the flavors reminded me of Chinese salted fish and chicken fried rice. The pickled long beans added a nice texture and balance to the dish. The Bo Luc Lac had an incredible depth of flavor. Paired with the sauce served on the side, it was chef's kiss. The bartender also offered us their Thai chili hot sauce, which went really well with the dish. The pearl onions were cooked perfectly, and a bite with all the components together was fantastic. My only complaint was that we ordered the beef medium rare, but it came out closer to well done. Although the meat was still tender, the texture was softer and slightly grainy, which wasn't my preference. For dessert, we ordered the Pandan Mochi Bar. The mochi bar is like a butter mochi. It was warm and topped with lychee gelato from Marco Polo. It was simple but satisfying. Overall, we really enjoyed our experience at Bodega. The food was thoughtful and flavorful. We'll definitely be back. Next time, we'd love to try their lunch menu. read more

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The garlic aioli banh mi sandwich is very savory and delicious. The banh mi bread is soft to the bite and not rough or overly crunchy. The beef tenderloin itself isn't doing much but the aioli spread saves it here. The sauce is sweet and enjoyable, but I think I prefer the sandwich better without it. The service here wasn't entirely friendly and was very blunt, but it was also lunch rush. read more

Bodega - Banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

First time dining at Bodega San Francisco, and it was one of the best finds so far! The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, making for a great dining experience. The food was amazing, especially the Bun Cha and the special menu lemongrass wings--both were packed with flavor and definitely worth ordering. A special shoutout to our server, Jeremy, who was fantastic. He knew the menu well and gave excellent recommendations that did not disappoint. Great food, great service, and a great vibe. Looking forward to coming back! read more

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Chose this for a girls day around the city, was not disappointed! While its neighborhood is sadly a little dicey, the vibe inside the restaurant more than makes up for it. It's cozy with lots of cute art and seating. We stayed for almost 2 hours and the staff was really accommodating, never made us feel rushed. Food was good, but unfortunately didn't have that extra WOW factor (hence minus 1 star). Again, want to reiterate that it was definitely great but I think it missed some of the oils/spices that Viet food traditionally has. The cocktails, however, DEFINITELY had that WOW! I would totally come back just for some cocktails and small apps if I lived nearby. It's a little pricey but not unfair. For an app, two cocktails, and two entrees, we managed to walk out at around $45/pp, which these days, is pretty good! read more

Bodega - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Note we sat at the bar for dinner, did not order drinks. Ambiance was great, I think better for a date night than a meeting with friends, lighting was a little poor considering the time and light outside. Food was really good. The concepts were fresh. I don't think the descriptions did a very good job of managing expectations for what we'd get, but it was delicious. Only thing I'd say is that the prices were a tad high for the amount of food you're getting, but they weren't offensive for SF prices. Service was ok. The food was slow to deliver (we ordered two entrees and waited 25-30 minutes to get our first dish). Service staff did not set expectations on how long it would take. read more

Very good bowl of chicken pho in a classy atmosphere. I came in for lunch on a cold day in SF. The restaurant was busy but not packed, so I was able to get seated right away. The atmosphere is classy - oak finishing, interesting artwork, and a mix of high and low-top tables. The service was good - quick and attentive. Now to the food... the broth of their pho ranks up there with the best I've had. It was rich and flavorful, and tasted freshly made. The only drawback was the amount of inedible parts of the chicken that hadn't been strained out of the broth. There were pieces of skin, gristle, and a few bones. I was able to avoid them, but it detracted from the overall experience. I would go back but I may try something else on the menu next time. read more

Bodega - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

MENU AND FOOD: Bodega cooks up a variety of Vietnamese dishes with its own take. SERVICE AND ATMOSPHERE: Service lacked friendliness and was sadly subpar at this caliber as the hostess and wait staff seemed a bit indifferent towards diners. Their indoor decor is appropriate and appealing. PARKING: Located in the Tenderloin, parking is a bit tough to find. IMPRESSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS: We came here for my sister's birthday and our party of 6 ordered almost half the menu as the portions are on the smaller side. The oysters with smoked trout roe were extremely small. While the banh knot caviar were tasty, the menu pricing is per one piece. The Tom Rim tiger prawns, canh chua Chilean seabass, bo tai chanh, bo luc lac were made well, but the pho ap chao lacked the expected crispiness and the crab fat fried rice lacked depth. Overall, the combination of the service and pricing makes our return questionable. read more

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Honestly for the price that you pay in sf this place isn't bad! Nothing special and prolly better viet restaurants around the city but a solid choice if you happen to be in the area. The plates are tasty, lots of variety in meats, vegetables, and toppings with good portions too. Service is friendly and food comes out quick. Tried their pho hanoi and it was interesting! Not the typical "pho" flavors you would imagine but a fun smoky twist with tender meats which surprised me (in a good way) Only downside is that theres no service for some reason in the restaurant and the drinks that we got were so so. I ordered a dragonfruit mocktail and other people got the viet iced coffee and those drinks didn't hit the spot :( read more

I had the spring rolls, meatballs, shaking beef, chicken rice, and one of the banh mi's. Oh and the mango calamansi drink. Ate in person on a weekday for lunch. Felt rushed to leave, even though food took a long time to come out. The rolls were forgettable, pretty bland. Chicken was cold, but the rice and broth were yummy. Had everything else packed up, but they forgot to give me my $30 meatballs! Very sad and disappointed when I got home. Tried calling multiple times, but did not pick up. If you're looking for authentic, reasonably priced, delicious, Viet food there's so much in the city. If you're visitting from out of town, you got a company card to use, you like a bland ambiance, and you're crunched on time, then I guess it's a convenient option. Really nothing special. read more

Bodega - Banh mi, Shaking Beef, Hoi An Chicken Rice, meatball - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came by myself on a Wednesday at 2:00PM, and luckily there was no wait for a table. I heard that you should try to make a reservation if you try to come for dinner, but there were both bar and table options available at the time that I came. I ordered the bun cha and banh cuo to start with. They were both good, especially the bun cha. The charbroiled meat was tasty even, and the sauce was garlicky. What I didn't like about it is that the noodles were overcooked. As for the banh cuo, great dipping sauce and I liked the cooked bean sprouts they came in. I got the bodega beef pho as my entree and was a bit disappointed. I'm used to getting bean sprouts and maybe onions to add on, but neither were offered with the dish. I asked for sriracha and hoisin sauce only to be told that they don't have sriracha. I like my pho spicy! The broth was ok, it wasn't as rich as I had expected it to be, though it was oily. Good amount of meat pieces, some overcooked. They have a big tv and there was a soccer game going on. The waiters seemed to be more intrigued about the tv than the customers unfortunately. I found myself trying to have to get their attention as they didn't really check in with me. Overall, the bun cha was good despite its overcooked noodles. Would I come again? Probably not. read more

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The course meal was absolutely delicious. At $90, the portions and quality made it well worth the price. I thoroughly enjoyed each dish, and everything was presented beautifully with tasty and strong flavor garnishes. My favorite was the Bun Cha, with its perfectly seasoned and expertly grilled meats, rich in umami flavor. The Bo Tai Chanh was also a pleasant surprise. The combination of tender raw beef and pickled daikon paired exceptionally well! read more

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As a fan of their lunch, I was excited to try Bodega for dinner. They are currently on inKind, so I highly recommend going that route for the discount! While there were some definite highlights, this particular rotation of dishes wasn't my absolute favorite. Here is the breakdown of the meal: Appetizers Ahi Tuna ($19) - 5 stars: This was delicious and incredibly fresh. It had a deep umami flavor that made it a standout starter. Could've eaten the entire bowl myself. Banh Cuon ($16) - 3 stars: I loved the fresh bounchy texture of the rice rolls, but they had an herbal taste that I wasn't a huge fan of that specific flavor profile. Entrees Crab Fat Fried Rice ($36) - 5 stars: My favorite dish of the night. It was so comforting and flavorful, and the fish eggs on top were a great touch. Would order again! Bun Cha ($30) - 5 stars: Another winner. The sauce was packed with umami--it was so good I honestly wanted to drink it. Tom Rim Tiger Prawns ($29) - 3.5 stars: The prawns were giant, fresh, and high quality. However, they felt a bit overcooked and lacked a tender texture. I'm generally not the biggest fan of prawns this size for that reason. Braised Tofu & Eggplant ($18) - 1.5 stars: I usually love vegetables, but these had a strange flavor that didn't quite land for me. "Thit Kho" Mushrooms ($19) - 1 star: These were prepared with an oyster sauce that was unfortunately way too sweet. Dessert Pandan Mochi ($14): 5 stars--I loved this. The lychee ice cream on top was refreshing, not too sweet, and had a perfect, mild lychee taste. Panna Cotta ($14) - 3.5 stars: The texture was very delicate and well-made, though I personally didn't enjoy the red bean pairing. Overall The Vietnamese coffee ($8) looked great, and I would have ordered it if it weren't so late in the evening. While some of the flavors were hit-or-miss for me this time, I'd definitely return for the fried rice, bun cha, tuna, and pandan mochi. I'd likely recommend this spot more for lunch! read more

Solid spot for modern Vietnamese food and great drinks. The highlight was definitely the lamb chops - the meat was super tender and had great flavor. We also grabbed the banh cuon (rice rolls) and bun cha to start, which both hit the spot. Food came out quick and the vibe inside is great. Highly recommend checking them out if you're in the city. read more

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I HIGHLY suggest making reservations before coming here as I didn't realize how packed it would be! Came on a Thursday night 6pm and the only seat available for walk in was the bar table which was fine since it's me and another friends. We ordered 2 dishes to share: Papaya beef jerky salad: we were so shocked there was so much papaya in this salad that we got full quickly from this but lacked having enough beef jerky. Banh cuon: probably my favorite dish we ordered as it was the perfect amount of banh cuon with the bean sprouts and Vietnamese ham Pho Ap Chao: the beef was so flavorful but wouldn't order again as the rice noodle got soggy quickly with the sauce and made it a weird texture I do want to come back to try their lunch menu as I didn't know they served different menus! read more

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Got a reservation around 7 on a Saturday it was pretty busy but the service was great. I didn't have super high expectations coming in but wow the food was so good! Here's what we got: Whole fish cha ca: 10/10 i LOVED this so good the fish was perfectly flavored and of course i love to use the veggies to make a nice tasty wrap Bun Cha: 11/10 this was everyone's favorite dish. Flavored really well meats were soft Banh Cuon: 7/10 this lacked flavor Crab fat fried rice: 10/10 good texture and flavors Lemongrass striploin: 8/10 good but I probably wouldn't get it again because of the other options available Thit Kho Mushrooms: 10/10 exactly like the description Thit kho but just with mushrooms sweet umami flavors read more

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This review is for lunch menu only. The place is SUPER busy so reservation is must. We came for a holiday monday lunch and the receptionist just kept handing out takeouts, and our waiter was no where to be found when we needed to pack and get the check. It was, unpleasant. On top of that, when we packed to go I was hoping they'd pack the sauce that comes with the fried chicken and pork chop and they didn't (not a new one, just what we had left). Parking was also extremely difficult on a Monday noon. Found one street parking spot 8 mins walk away. Now onto the food. There were a couple items that were pretty good: the chicken wings, the pork chop, both of which taste better with the dipping sauce. The chicken salad was pretty good (so my partner said coz I didnt eat any of that). The beef pho was a bit of a disappointment: not that it tastes bad or anything, but the meat portion is just the least I've seen in a Vietnamese restaurant, I was almost just eating the noodles. Overall I would give a four star for the above average food quality, but I will probably not revisit because of the below average experience. read more

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Modern take on northern Vietnamese style dishes. Nice vibes great service wasn't actually that busy on a Friday evening ~8 didn't end up needing reservations could've just walked in The blue fin tartare and bun cha both slapped - really great umami-packed flavors with good textures (tuna had nice chew not too mush) and the pork in the bun cha had nice crisp without being too dry. Micro greens in tartare were really refreshing and balanced the savoriness, bun cha came with lots of greens and vermicelli on the side so it doesn't get soggy in the soup. then the pho ap chao was decent. Never had this dish before so was interesting to try. Noodles were a bit soggy but maybe that's intentional? read more

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Above average Vietnamese food, ok service, good ambience. They had many items that are harder to find in SF. For similar dishes such as bánh cuốn or bò né, you might have to go to San Jose. I ordered delivery multiple times and this was the first time I went there for lunch. - Nem cua: not bad but I had better. Pho Huong Viet on Geary has the best nem cua bể, even comparable or better than the restaurants in Vietnam. - Gỏi gà: chicken salad was ok, nothing outstanding. The sauce was a little tô sweet for me. - Bò né: was a huge letdown. They didn't marinate the beef, which was the whole point. I had a very high bar for bò né since my home in D4, HCMC is close to a legendary spot. I asked them for soy sauce cos if not, I wouldn't be able to continue my lunch. - Spring roll with nem nuong was pretty good, not Brodard level but I will take this. If you've been to Nha Trang and tried nem nướng Ninh Hoà, you will never ever order the plain shrimp spring roll again. - Lemongrass pork chop was surprisingly good. Well marinated. I wish they used broken rice. In the past I got shaken beef, faux shaken beef, bánh cuốn and Hai Nam chicken rice, all the above were decent. read more

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Went for lunch with a friend and made a reservation a few days in advance, though it's definitely easier to get a table at lunchtime than in the evening. The menu is very appealing overall, but there were quite a few pork-based options that I don't eat. I ended up ordering the vegan noodles, which I enjoyed, even if the broth was slightly on the sweet side. My friend ordered the bánh cuốn and absolutely loved it. We also shared the shrimp spring rolls; they were fine, but not particularly memorable. The ambiance is nice and casual, making it a pleasant spot for a relaxed lunch. read more

Bodega - Garlic Soy String Bean Tray - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Came here on a Saturday for lunch and didn't have a reservation so sat at the bar. Ordered the banh cuon, bun cha, kace fruit tea - apple jasmine flavor, and pho Hanoi. The dishes were pretty good, the pho Hanoi was unique in that it came with Chinese donuts. Dishes were flavorful and I've never heard of kace fruit tea, but it is a very refreshing and not too sweet canned drink. The service was okay, a bit slow. We were really disappointed because we were too full and decided to take the banh cuon to go as we thought we don't need a microwave for this item and it would be easier to take back to the hotel. They helped us pack our food which we had a whole order of and barely touched because we were too full and unfortunately, they did not include the fish sauce when they packed it for us, which is very much needed for the rice rolls. Without it, there is no flavor so we were really sad that when we got back to the hotel and decided to finish it, that there was no sauce included and we were not able to finish it and wasted our money :( read more

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This place has been on my list for a while and I shouldn't have waited so long because it's so good! The restaurant is decent size, mid century modern vibe, busy but not noisy. Lots of options on the menu, a great place to eat family style. The green beans and the tiger prawns were cooked and seasoned to perfection. I really wanted to try dessert but I was stuffed, I'll be back! read more

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Food: Bodega Beef Pho - the base is not hot enough for ensuring the pho is fully cooked. The beef is fresh. The adding of union is brilliant. Service: quick and accurate from Tammy. Ambiance: Good Overall, the experience is sightly worse than the previous time due to the food quality. read more

Bodega - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Got dinner with my friend here yesterday. Was trying to do an open table reservation but didn't book the time I want in time. Luckily I came by 15 minutes after they open and got some bar seats. The menu was fun with a lot of unique take on Vietnamese street food classic. Got my sugar cane with calamansi juice. It was good and my friend got the mango spritzer. Had to try the uni bánh bèo. Its a trio. The uni work pretty well with the fish sauce though it was literally gone in seconds. Excited for Bún chả. Now I recently had BCHN last week as a delivery from a local restaurant near me so it's hard not to compare. The sauce and the meat was good. But feel like some of the herbs and veggies could be more , like I want to drown in herbs. The proportion of noodle to veggies to meat ratio is kinda not balance like they could do with more veggies and noodle and less meat The eggplant with tofu is ok it wasn't a favorite of mine. Squab was also decent but didn't wow me but the onion bits that came with it was interesting I did use the lemon salt dipping sauce with the squab too. Best thing of the night was the dessert. That mochi pandan with lychee sorbet slap so hard I'm thinking about it tonight read more

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Was able to queue before opening to snag a seat at the bar. Lots of people waiting for a bar seat it was a good idea to come early! We came for lunch and ordered a good amount of the menu. All the food was very clean tasting, light in flavor and felt healthy Our favorites had to be the lemongrass chicken wings as well at the pork chops. All the pho comes with wide flat rice noodles for a more homey soothing bite. We tried both the pho Hanoi and the pho ga, of the two the beef felt a little more hefty. The broth had a deeper flavor and the meat was more tender. Overall the staff were attentive and informative about the menu. read more

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How fancy! Banh khot caviar! The banh khot was delicious. The cupcake was light and crispy with a hint of coconut, the shrimp was soft and succulent, all wrapped in a tiny lettuce cup. The caviar atop looked nice, but didn't add much taste wise. We enjoyed the kale and avocado salad. The ingredients were very fresh with a tangy vegetarian nuoc mam dressing. The sea bass was cooked perfectly. Moist, tender with a nice golden pan fry on the bottom. I loved the sauce and dressing on the Bo Luc lac and the potatoes were out of this world! I made sure to get a little beef with a little pearl onion in every bite. Delicious! The beef was a bit on the dry, tough side if I'm being honest. One of the daily specials, the crab with mung bean noodle sounded promising, but we were disappointed with this one. It was just tiny bits of shredded crab that were tasteless and the noodles were overcooked. 6% SF Mandate. Service was attentive. Street parking only. 3.5 stars rounded up. read more

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I came here a few years ago and had the tasting menu. This time, it was a casual family-style dinner with friends. The atmosphere is pretty cool with lots of warm woods and a bar in the center; we were seated at a hightop table, but there are multiple options. It's nice inside and the servers were quite attentive, too. I appreciated the upscale Vietnamese flavors and presentation, but note that it's not a great menu for vegans. Here's what we got... Banh Cuon: These are fresh rice rolls. I think folks were expecting something more like a spring roll, but I liked the tenderness of the outer roll and the contrast with the ground pork and wood ear mushroom textures. Nem Cua: Pretty good with rice noodles on the side. Crisp and flavorful with the fragrant greens. Crab Fried Rice: This was a pleasant surprise! I wasn't expecting a whole lot, but it had a lot of crab flavor and richness. With masago on the top, it's actually quite decadent. Braised Tofu Egglplant: This was pretty good and well prepared, if a little less interesting than our other dishes. Mac Khen Lamb Chops: Excellent. Fatty, slightly charred, and tender with a delicious sauce and little gem hearts underneath. read more

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A solid place to grab a meal but be careful it can get packed very quick despite there being a decent amount of seating. Service was good despite the busyness. Nice decor as well inside and clean. Food was good but something about the food was missing in taste. Don't get me wrong it was good but it was just ok. We ordered the spring rolls and that's probably the food that most made me ponder for a second but the food was still good. Wings were good but still just ok. The shaking beef was good and so was the upgraded noodles. read more

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I just visited Bodega SF - a Northern Vietnamese specialized restaurant near Union Square SF today, and immediately became a fan. The flavors feel super authentic. I ordered Hanoi bun cha, didn't expect much because other places in the Bay disappointed me so much I lost hope. But this one didn't. It really taste like home. The meatballs were juicy inside, probably mixed with pork and fat, and grilled pork belly was very tender and well-seasoned. And mam sauce was the best, it was still warm and hit just right, exactly like what I had back in Hanoi. As a Hanoian, it's so hard to find good Northern Viet food in the States, but this place nailed it. I think I'm gonna be a regular now lol. Their menu in general is kinda pricey, for example I paid $30 for this bun cha, and cha ca (grilled fish) will cost like $42. But I don't mind much, because nowhere else can you find this flavor! Another thing to add, I came here at around 6pm and there was no wait for me since I came alone and sat at the bar, but if you come with friends, better make reservation cuz the place not that big and very busy. Overall, good place good vibe, will come back later to try pho bo and cha ca. read more

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This place used to be good. Dinner a year ago was splendid. Weekend lunch, atrocious. There are good servers here or at least are okay, no qualms. You'll know real quick though if you don't get one of them. The actual disappointment is the food. The must avoid at absolute all cost: - Bo Ne - Ribeye Banh mi - Bodega Beef Pho The meh, let it ride: - Dry hu tieu - Sugarcane Juice - Viet iced coffee The yum, now this is the hype you came for: - Lemongrass Wings - Banh Cuon Everything above, that's me being conservative. Honestly only the wings were fire, get that. Let's breakdown the rest. Banh Cuon: Mid, but when everything else was cheeks this slid up. The Cha Lua if made in house, sucks. The banh cuon, is okay. The fish sauce, ehh if it was better would make it truly deserving of the yum tier. Viet iced coffee: They have their barista shaking it like a cocktail, cute... But really, no issues it's fine and worth picking as your drink for sure. Sugarcane juice: Tasty, glad they didn't mess that up Dry Hu Tieu: you know it's a problem when some of your noodles are dry/uncooked. Pull out some of those strands while your eating and you can still give it a pass. Best thing in the bowl, the fishcakes. Also bomb, their sauce to go with it. If the whole bowl was just this pho noodle + fish cakes + that sauce as sad as that would be, would make it a fire bowl yum tier. Everything else in that bowl is a crime. Dry drrry chicken, unforgettable whatever else was in there. The side of broth was cool, lighter broth than the banh mi's, guessing chicken pho broth. Bodega Beef Pho: What an atrocity. Others have complained about the soup broth not being hot. I'll exaggerate and say it was cold, the reality was that at BEST, it was luke warm. I'm talking when it hit the table I immediately give it the 1st sip and I don't notice the flavor I notice "why's this shit cold". The 1st theory is it got made and left on the counter, then brought to me much later. But then that wouldn't explain how until the last bite of pho, why was the meat still raw and never cooked through. As if, it wasn't hot enough to begin with..... What a mystery. Ribeye Banh Mi: yeah don't even call it a Ribeye that's disrespectful. Bread, old everything about it, pathetic. Left it sitting there along with the next dish below to pass on a message... Bo Ne: O.M.G. Actually this is the winner. For the literal worst, most disgusting, and embarrassing dish here. The worst Bo Ne I've genuinely ever had in my life. To this point I didn't think you could even mess it up. How do you manage to overcook the eggs, and also have the meat come out dry and rubbery. Like seriously and I mean this from the bottom of my heart, THIS WAS CHEEKS. Don't ever disgrace this dish again, fahhh outta here with that. Nah but all in all, ya come here if ya got that other agenda to fulfill iykyk but if not and you're genuinely those folks walking in line with no reservation wasting 30+ minutes of your life waiting, I feel bad for you cause it's not worth a second of that at all. I could say a lot more, but I'll keep it at that. Dinner is probably still fine assuming the night crew/chef steps up/switches in, otherwise just stick to the agenda and keep it moving. If you're genuinely coming here of your own volition, ooof. At least go for dinner service then different menu & ideally diff everything. read more

Bodega - Banh Cuon, not bad compared to the rest. - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We had a lunch date at Bodega and it was underwhelming. The service was spotty. The employees were confused with orders being dishes that weren't even ours to our table. Host was too preoccupied and so the bartender had to take over. It was like 10 min before we got seated eventhough we had reservations. The food was ok, but I've probably had better Vietnamese food in San Jose. Shaking beef was the most standout dish with tender beef. But there were only a few pieces of it. A lot more rice and onions, than actual meat. Potatoes were delicious in the dish. Vietnamese salad was refreshing with lots of chicken. Pho Hanoi was ok, but I've had way better in SJ. It just doesn't hit like others do. Probably because the noodles were not hand made and it was a rice stick rehydrated. Chinese doughnut brought me back to my childhood but my companion didn't care for it. Bill had a 6% health service charge, and total was around $70. It was all just mid-tier food. On a bright note, bathrooms were clean, however, one ran out of toilet paper. They had more in the drawers. Thank goodness! read more

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