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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I recently visited Bodega and had a very pleasant experience overall. The restaurant is modern, clean, and has a relaxed atmosphere, making it perfect for gatherings with friends or small parties. The service was warm and attentive, and the food was served quickly. We tried the Bun Cha, Banh Cuon, and Banh Mi Noodles. The Bun Cha was delicious, with tender meat and plenty of side dishes; the Banh Cuon had a delicate texture and was very distinctive; and the Banh Mi Noodles were flavorful and satisfying in every bite. read more

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

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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Very nice interior ..classy pricey menu ..creative Vietnamese ..got noodles with beef and broccolini ..nice sauce ..with a coke ..conversation ..nicer Asian restaurant read more

Bodega - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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

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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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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Good environment and ambience. Food was great. Mocktails are below average with only two options available during dinner. Keep in mind that the menu you see online is not what you see in the restaurant. Depending on time and day, the menu changes and could be a subset of what you see online. Service was good, can't complain. read more

Bodega - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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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Wonderful attentive waitress who always had a smile. Very close location for pre theater. Food was unique and pricey. We'll go back for pho next time. read more

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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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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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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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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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Yes!! the answer is yes! Yes it's amazing ! Every dish was so good. Best to order a few dishes and share family style. Yes the service is great ! Yes the drinks were delicious ! Yes you need to go! Yes the ambiance was cozy and contemporary. The had great vegetarian options and accompanied more with substitutions not printed so ask the waiter. read more

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 was excited to try this spot, it's been on my list a while! The space had modern, neat decor. I liked the lighting, it's a large space, various size tables. The server ran through specials and menu highlights which was helpful. We started with the Lady Xian and the Cucumber salad cocktails. Lady Xian had Song Cai Gin, Mot-Hai-Bo-YO! Lychee, Dragon Fruit which was boozy, fruity, delicious. The Cucumber Salad had Chili-oil Wash Weber Ranch Vodka, Shallot-Garlic Shrub, Cucumber which brought a little heat on the back, very savory for a cocktail. This was fun and new. We ordered a variety of apps and entrees to share. Though we ordered a couple of dishes for two people, the server suggested we order more. I declined saying it would be too much food, after this, the service did go down hill. I noticed how the two tops next to us received more information about each dish, and overall quicker service. This was over the period of an hour. We started off Blue Fin tuna tartare. It was very light, simple. The fish was fresh. I thought it was very basic. We also got the Banh Cuon: Fresh Rice Rolls, Ground Pork, Wood Ear Mushroom, Crispy Shallots, Nuoc Nam. The rolls were very flavorful, the fresh veg on the side complemented the pork really well, especially with a touch of the nuoc nam fish sauce. The next course was my favorite of the night, Bun Cha: Heritage Pork Belly, Meatballs, Pickled Carrots, & Kohlrabi. The pork belly was absolutely delicious, the marinade was incredible. The noodles with the pork belly mixed with cilantro and veg was fresh, flavorful. I loved it! Our last course was the Crab fat fried rice: Bay Scallops, Squid, Lap Cheong, Masago, Sakura Shrimp, Pickled Long Beans. The fried rice was very good, buttery, the seafood was very fresh. It was a very rich fried rice. We were able to take some to go. Overall, for the price and experience, I was a little disappointed. It was pretty expensive for two, and I'm not sure if I got the wow factor here. I understand how some people love it, but it wasn't my favorite. read more

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We came here for dinner on a Sunday and I just didn't have a great experience. The service was okay, I felt like I expected a little more considering how pricey this place is. For the food, whilst I'm not sure if it's very authentic, I felt it just lacked the flavor I've come to expect. The only things I really would eat again was the beef tenderloin (which is why the photo is missing some bites) and the pandan mochi cake. I also feel the prices were very high. Overall, I think i didn't feel like I would want to return. I did see the prices are far more reasonable for lunch so maybe I should have tried that. read more

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I really enjoyed eating at Bodega! I came here with friends for a weekend lunch and was very pleasantly surprised by how good everything was. The shaking beef was the star and was flavorful and the perfect texture. We also all enjoyed the iced coffee, pho, and salad, too. The vibe was classy without being stuffy, especially because we were here at lunch. We came here because of the Chase Sapphire Reserve promo that they participate in, and found it was the best bang for our buck relative to other restaurants on the list. Servers were nice, and prices were a lot cheaper than we expected. Note that the menu is vastly cheaper and a lot more casual for lunch than it is for dinner- I really recommend coming for the prior! read more

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Overall, the food is flavorful, the ingredients are high quality, and the ambiance is stylish and inviting. That said, there were a few hiccups that held this place back from being truly great. Once those are ironed out, this could easily be a 5/5. Based on my most recent visit, I would give it around a 3.5, and I am rounding down slightly given the hiccups. If this were a casual hole in the wall, none of these issues would matter nearly as much, but with an upscale tier comes higher expectations. the appetizers are the star of the show. The banh cuon and nem cua were all full 5/5. Beautiful presentation, incredibly fresh herbs, perfectly chewy noodles, super flavorful meats, and deeply savory sauces that honestly transported me back to my trip to Hanoi a few years ago. Everything about them felt thoughtful and well executed. The dry pho landed arround a 3.5/5, not bad at all and the ingredients are high quality with real pieces of shrimp. Mixing all the colors and textures together with the savory soy based sauce was fun and satisfying even if it did not quite reach the same heights as the appetizers. Hiccups: We had an issue with bun cha where inside of one of the meatballs was clearly uncooked, the meat was pink/red and was very obviously raw, When we showed our waiter, even he looked shocked and immediately acknowledged that it was raw. However they replaced only the single meatball instead of the entire dish, which felt strange. we ended up not touching the rest of the dish because it was hard to trust that any of it would be properly cooked, honestly this would have been a non-issue had they replaced the entire dish. The other disappointing dish was the shaking beef. while the beef cut was def high quality, something went very wrong in the marinade. It tasted like it had been tenderized with too much baking soda or left for too long, causing the beef to completely lose its texture. Instead of having any chew, it was overly soft and crumbly, to the point where it felt like i was eating a piece of potato, instead of beef. For a dish that usually shines because of texture, this was really sad. We barely touched it after one bite, and I noticed nearby tables also leaving most of theirs untouched. Maybe it was an off day, but this is def an area they could easily improve upon. The service was okay, I understand it was busy and not having our servers attention 100% of the time is fine. Still our waters were constantly left unfilled and we had to ask him several times for refills or to bring us some sauce. at the end of the day, none of these hiccups were deal breakers, they merely explain why this particular visit fell short for me - I will be back again as i think they have a lot of potential, and will update my review if they improve read more

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Made a reservation here for a later Saturday night dinner and we were seated right away. The restaurant has a very chic interior and had great 2015 rap throwbacks, which I can see would make for a great date night. I have a mixed reaction to our server. He was great in that he promptly filled up my water, sometimes even waiting for me to finish drinking it just so he could fill it again. But when we asked about what was on the chefs tasting menu, he just pointed at various tables and said "like that". Which I'm like ??? How am I supposed to know what that is? And it's weird to be looking at other people and what they're eating trying to make out the dish. Anyway, we opted for the chefs tasting menu and it was pretty good. I don't really believe in "elevated" Vietnamese food because Vietnamese food was never supposed to be expensive? And usually it's something ridiculous like a lobster in my pho. But this place has figured out a great balance of having the food be good without making it over the top. However, I could have done without the fish sauce kale salad - it felt like a cheap way to make the course 8 courses instead of 7. It didn't really justify the price to me. Overall, food had authentic flavors with a modern, elevated take, and I would come back but probably just order a la carte. read more

Fantastic spot with great flavorful dishes. I went here for a date, and was grateful I made a reservation. Doors opened at 11am, and at least one group which had lined outside the door was turned away immediately (staff mentioned they were out of tables and cited an estimated wait time). Interior is warm and intimate with a mix of seating options and ambiance was superb for a date setting. Service was professional and prompt. We got a shaking beef and a bun cha to share. I wasn't sure how the bun cha would look like from the menu description, but it was a fun dish. Meat and veggies in a sweet and sour soup which was very flavorful with side herbs and lettuce to add. The broth was probably our favorite thing in the restaurant we tried as it was really delicious. The shaking beef was hearty and hot, and made for a nice comfort food with some recently cold weather in SF. I got the Indochina Margarita as a drink. A good margarita and I'm glad we chatted with the server on recommendations before deciding Great spot for a date night or small intimate celebration dinner. Would recommend a reservation if you can. read more

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Dec 20th 2025 Got seated right on time - 9 pm Bonus points for being kid friendly ! - Iirc they don't have a kids menu The crab appetizer is a must try - new unique flavor - Hanoi style The lamb chops were the highlight ! Flavors !even the leeks and potatoes were perfection ! The matcha panna cotta had a unique flavor The vibe was chill and service was good read more

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What a gem. Was looking for a last minute open table reso, and we got lucky landing at bodega. Best carpaccio of my life, with all the flavor and textures. Shrimp was amazing, as well as the lettuce wrap. The decor is amazing, so a great space for a date night, girls night or even a business meal, but legit food isn't sooooo good. read more

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Arrive 9:05 for 9:30pm reservation and thankfully got sat immediately. The restaurant started empty then got full. Got the high top seat which came with two hooks at the side for bags! How nice ! Ordered tasting $90 Starter: I like the bun rieu with uni and the oyster! This was amazing!!!! Second dish with the lettuce wrap and caviar and shrimp yum Then the fish sauce salad kale and tangerine tomato avocado! Was refreshing! Drink bahn Bo gimlet gin $17 chrysanthemum lime and pandan. Light sour and nice to have. 4 filet mignon onion carmleized this was my favorite! 5 Manila shells not my fave 6 warm bahn cahn sweet chicken served with caviar 7 pho beef chicken or veggie 8 green tea crepe cake Server was attentive, so was the host, and food runners! Very helpful and described the food very well also helped me with my needs etc. I would come back ! I had a great time with the comfy seating and lovely intimate lighting! read more

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Had a great meal at Bodega SF. The food was outstanding across the board. The Bun Cha was fresh and flavorful, the lemongrass chicken wings were packed with taste, and the banh mi was crisp and well balanced. The spring rolls were light and super fresh. Everything we tried was delicious. Simple as that. Definitely recommend checking this spot out if you're in San Francisco. read more

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3.5 stars The Pho Hanoi was delicious, though I really wish it had some vegetables instead of the Chinese donut. Pho Ga was equally as tasty, though could also use some veggies. Friendly staff. Nice ambience at dinner, good for families, friends, casual dates, or drinks or dinner at the bar. read more

Bodega - Had the place all to myself near closing time - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Reducing my rating further to 3 stars after finding this lie on their website: "The 6% SF mandate is a city-required fee to help cover local costs and regulations." As you hopefully know by now, there is no such thing as an SF Mandate or Health SF Tax, these are just restaurants voluntarily passing on costs of doing businesses as hidden fees, rather than raising prices. As I've said many times, I strongly support higher pay for restaurant workers, and am glad that San Francisco requires restaurants to pay living wages and provide healthcare for formers, just like almost every other business in the city already does. What's terrible is that restaurant owners, hide these costs and misrepresent them as required fees and taxes, rather than raising prices to cover their cost of goods. ==== Previous Review from Mar 8, 2026 ==== Reducing my rating from 5 to 4 stars: 6% SF Mandate service charge is just too much, especially on to go orders. It's particularly ironic given it's impossible to even each a human - they've moved entirely to an AI phone answering system and online ordering only. ==== Previous Review from Jan 2, 2023 ==== Bodega reminds me a bit of a Kin Khao in training, and it doesn't hurt that it's just next door! Bodega is a relatively new, modern Vietnamese fusion concept by Matthew Ho, which evolved from the original Bodega Bistro in the Tenderloin from 2003-2017. The plates are relatively small and family style is recommended, so prices do add up quickly. We loved everything we tried, including: Oysters with Yuzu Coconut Foam Nom with Green Papaya and Spied Beef Jerkey Chilean Sea Bass Ginger Nuoc Nam Bun Cha Pork Belly Phở Drinks were also good, especially the Origami (Union Mezcal, Aperol, Amaro Nonino, Serrano Shrub, $15), Le Citron Noir (Whistle Pig 6, Conguo Tea, Lemon, Milk Washed, $16), and the One Night In Saigon (Hennessey, Vietnamese Coffee, Frangelico Fernet Menthe Foam, $16). It's relatively small, so reservations are recommended. I've showed up several times with parties of 4 and never once got a table without a reservation. Service was friendly and ambience is nice. read more