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    Bodega

    4.3 (943 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:30 PM

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    Sofia K.

    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!

    Denise C.

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

    Leanne G.

    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.

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    Gary Y.

    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.

    Canh chua Chilean seabass
    Lawrence H.

    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.

    Amanda S.

    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!

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    Amy C.

    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!

    Bodega Beef Pho
    Federico L.

    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.

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    Anh P.

    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.

    Valerie C.

    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!

    Bun Cha
    Aileen Z.

    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

    Vietnamese Chicken Salad
    Yikai L.

    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.

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    Ethan W.

    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?

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    Ask the Community - Bodega

    Is the pho soup only available at lunch?

    No! You can order a mini pho for dinner as of November 2025

    Can the vegetarian options be made allium-free (no onion, no garlic)?

    Hi will you be considering the possibility of cooking with tamari (GF soy sauce) to accommodate your gluten free customers? Having only 1 GF option on the menu is limiting and my family really wants to come eat at your restaurant! 🙏🏽 thank you 😊

    What hours are Happy Hour?

    No happy hour

    Do they do takeout or delivery?

    We do both takeout and delivery on DoorDash

    Do we need reservations?

    No, you do not. We accept walk ins, but reservations are recommended.

    Is there indoor or outdoor seating available at the current location?

    We have indoor seating available at Van Ness

    Are any of the vegan dishes gluten free?

    Hello Anastasia, Currently our Vegan Pho is the only gluten free vegan dish.… Read more

    Do your garlic noodles have butter/dairy in them?

    Hello Becky, Our garlic noodles do contain butter. If you’d like we can omit the butter and just… Read more

    Is the dry Hu tieu like the dry pho (#25 dry) at Ha Nam Nihn (been looking for a replacement since they closed)?

    Hi Cynthia, Our Dry Hu Tieu is comparable to Ha Nam Nihn since they both come with soy. However, our… Read more

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