We used to like this place a lot and have been many times, but seems like they are doing budget cuts as the value is way less there, especially for the chef's tasting menu. the food is still solid, but the 90 dollar pp tasting menu is not advised as we added up the total value they served us and it was below 90 pp. They cut out a whole 3 dishes vs the last time we were here over a year ago. Everything is also on the menu. When we brought this up to the servers, they gave a lot of weird explanations and then eventually added another dessert to make the value. I would stick to al la carte in the future! read more

Bodega - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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

Bodega is one of the chase sapphire reserve exclusive tables and I'm really glad we chose to come here! The restaurant staff were super nice and attentive, and even let us split the check 4-way. We got the chef's choice menu ($90/person) and it's a great option if you are thinking of trying all the popular items PLUS we got extra off-menu item as well. Just keep in mind that it's family style so everyone at the table must opt in. I left feeling super full and satisfied overall. Now for the food.. we started off with raw oysters and uni so just a warning to those who aren't fans. My favorite dishes of the night were the banh khot, Chinese long beans, pho, and of course... the pandan mochi cake w/ lychee ice cream dessert! Unfortunately the garlic noodle was a bit soggy, and the beef luc lac was a bit on the sweeter side. read more

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Bodega is highly rated and modern Vietnamese cuisine that is tucked away in an unassuming spot, it would be easy to walk right passed the restaurant if not looking carefully. Not flashy at all from the outside but once inside, it's a very clean, contemporary restaurant with the wood paneling, the high tables, bar area, as well as some regular tables sprinkled throughout. The staff are very busy but friendly. A steady stream of diners come in, but on this Sunday afternoon there was no wait for a table. They have a nice variety of Vietnamese dishes. The presentation and flavors were great. My orders and scores for each item: Beef Pho 8.5 Banh Cuon 9.0 Hoi An 7.8 Bun Cha 9.8 Bo Ne 8.8 Garlic noodles 8.2 All the food was good quality. Service was good. Nice atmosphere. Can't wait to return to Bodega for more Vietnamese cuisine. read more

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I literally try to come here every time I visit SF. I highly recommend the Bun Cha and Lemongrass Pork Chop. Bun Cha is full of flavor and a nice smokiness from the grilled pork meatballs, the sauce is just mouthwatering to even think about now. The pork chop is very well marinated and tender, I usually like to take any leftover sauce from the Bun Cha and pour a little onto my rice and pork chop for all the flavors hahaha make sure to give this spot a try! I'm drooling just thinking about my next visit! read more

Bodega - Bun Cha (5/5) and Lemongrass Wings (4/5). Spring Roll on the top left $5 (1/5) - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I love the ambience here, low lights and spacious. Ordered the banh cuon, really tasty, I usually get this at the Vietnamese grocery store so trying it at an elevated level was interesting. 5/5 Beef pho 5/5, broth tasted more complex than the usual pho places I go to, noodles and beef were tasty. read more

Bodega - So good - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Some fun takes on Vietnamese food! Everything was done well, flavors were balanced, and presentation was lovely. The fried rice was my favorite thing that I got, but everything was good overall. read more

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Food: Dry Hu Tieu and Beef Pho with a cup of iced Viet coffee. The cup size of the iced Viet coffee is tiny. But it tastes good. Not deadly sweet. Beef Pho is tasty. Hu Tieu is fair. Nothing special. Service: The lady is nice. Order is accurate. The food is ready within 5-10 mins. Ambiance: Nice. Overall: pricey but tasty. read more

Bodega - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

First of all, the service here was 10/10. I came with my friend and her family and they have two young kids. Everyone was so accommodating, bringing extra silverware, or asking questions about what the kids might need. Helped make our late lunch even more pleasant. The food was tasty, my favorite dish was the shakshuka. Rich with flavor and lots of crab. Can't go wrong. Location is Union square and plenty of seating both at the bar and restaurant. read more

Bodega - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Context: We made a reservation and came on a Sunday for dinner for my fiancés birthday. We got seated promptly. After we got seated there was a bit of a line forming, so making a reservation ahead of time is definitely the move. Bo Thai Chanh - Vietnamese Beef Carpaccio - 4/5 - it could have had more lime juice and salt. The mix of shallots, basil, and onions was good with the dish, but overall tasted under seasoned. Bun Cha - Pork Belly & Meatballs - 4/5 - juicy flavorful meatballs and pork slices. Comes with vermicelli and fish sauce, so good! Banh Cuon - Rice roll w/ Ground Pork & Wood Ear - 4/5 - This dish came with bean sprouts, special pork sausage, cilantro and fried shallots / onions as a garnish and fish sauce. Pretty good and would highly recommend ordering! Thit Kho Mushrooms - 3/5 - Overall, this dish was quite salty (would recommend getting a side of vermicelli, if you're going to order it). The sliced mushrooms tasted better than the bunches of mushrooms that were used in this dish. Glass Noodles w/ Dungeness Crab - 3/5 - This dish was off menu. It was on the saltier side and heavy on the garlic (whole cooked cloves) and white pepper taste. Dessert - Pandan Mochi Cake w/ lychee gelato (on the side) - 5/5 - Mochi cake was really good, just the right amount of chewiness and bounce. It didn't really taste like pandan but still a good mochi cake. They were also very helpful in putting the ice cream on the side so my fiancée could have some of the dairy-free mochi cake. Drink - Lady Xian: 4/5 - lychee and dragonfruit drink. It was fruity and pretty good. My fiancée generally not big on alcohol but she finished this one! Service: 5/5 - The service staff were very attentive! They quickly cleaned up plates for dishes we had finished! They also gave us dedicated bowls for the Bun Cha and a new set of plates & silverware for dessert! Ambiance - 5/5 - The hardwood floor and decor were tasteful and cozy. We were seated at a booth with walls separating us and the adjacent tables, so it was much quieter. The lighting was soft and a little dark but not annoyingly so. read more

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I booked the last time slot they had for the day which was 10 pm. Ordering was basically last call, and the space was almost empty as they were wrapping up for the night. We came to snack and have drinks to start the night. Our host gave our group the nice corner booth in the front and gave recommendations for their most popular drinks. Our server Moz(?), a kind gentleman, was quick and attentive. DRINKS: Unfortunately, Blue Beauty was unavailable so I went with the Saigon Smash which was light and very decent. Saigon Smash tasted like a lighter mojito with a hint of sugar cane. I taste tested the Mango OT, Sweet and Soursop, and the Bodega Old Fashioned as well. The Mango OT was good but had a strong Thai chili flavor, almost like the Mango tamarind candy lollipop. The Sweet and Soursop is an acquired taste, I liked it but some of my friends did not enjoy the aftertaste. I would describe the aftertaste as similar to a Longan fruit shell, which I didn't mind. The Bodega Old Fashioned was nice and strong. FOOD: We ordered Banh Cuon (Rice rolls), Chinese Long Beans, and Bo Luc Lac (Shaken Beef). The Banh Cuon was served authentically which I enjoyed. The fish sauce was light and not overpowering. My group seemed to really enjoy the Chinese Long Beans which was topped with dry shrimp. The Bo Luc Lac was cooked nicely, not too well done and still tender enough. The potatoes in the Bo Luc Lac were perfect, soft and crispy. I would definitely come back for a full dinner next time! The space is nice and it has private stall bathrooms, which were clean as well. read more

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* Price: $15 plus for most Vietnamese traditional dishes. 6% health mandate, + tax + 20% tip. Not too bad considering for SF standard. For Vietnamese restaurants, it is on the higher end. 3+ stars. * Ambiance: cute and trendy. Somewhat for younger crowd, so it is loud. 4 stars. * Location: Union Square, SOMA area. We took Waymo from our hotel. There is street parking. We feel pretty safe here. 4 stars. * Meals: northern Vietnamese cuisine with modern twist. Some dishes are good. Others are so so. Good portion to share. 3+ stars. * Service: pleasant and friendly. 4 stars. We went here while visiting SF and found this place on Yelp and Google. The restaurant has a lot of positive reviews and hype on Yelp as well as from friends in the area. The restaurant is relative small and seems to be crowded on weekends... so reservation is recommended. We have Uni banh beo ($19), bánh cuon ($15), nom or papaya salad ($14), nem cua ($17), Vietnamese coffee ($6) and Sugarcane juice ($7). Banh beo with Uni: it is a twist from traditional banh beo, instead of minced shrimp and crispy pork rinds, Uni is the topping for the rice cakes. However, instead of soft and bouncy texture of rice cakes, these are gelatinous, gooey... no Bueno for me! Banh cuon is another traditional dish, rice rolls with minced ground pork and wood-eared mushroom and served with mints, vietnamese hams and dipping sauce. They do stay with the traditional dish. We enjoy the dish. Nem cua is deep fried crab spring rolls, served with vermicelli, mints and dipping sauce. The rolls are very crispy. We can taste the crab meat. We like this one! Nom is another northern Vietnamese street food. Papaya salad with dried beef (beef jerky). Maybe I'm used to the southern style but the sauce is lacking of flavor (need siracha and a dash maggi to the fish sauce). So, we enjoyed our experience here. I would recommend to try it at least once. They don't have staple vietnamese dishes like pho, rolls, banh mi, etc. So, expect to try other dishes. It is also loud here... not a romantic date kinda place! read more

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Friendly service, fun drinks. Cute date night ambiance, dim lit. Overall, food can be hit or miss, thus 4 stars. Ban cuon: delicious! The rice paper was soooo thin. Solid cha (meat loaf slices) Nem cua: yum! crabby! A little hard to eat because the fried crab patty was fairly large Bo bu lac: meat was good but the cubes weren't really carmalized, wouldn't order again Chinese long beans: beans were realllyyyyy thin. Wouldn't order again Crab fat fried rice: wow delicious!! I love crab butter. Next time I would order fish and bun cha. 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

Cute modern Vietnamese restaurant right by Powell station. We got banh beo, bun cha, and whole fish cha ca. The banh beo had uni - unique and it works! I thought they poured the batter a little thick, but minor complaint. The bun cha was solid. They gave plenty of herbs. The fish sauce was the perfect blend of sweet, salty, umami. Meatballs were laced with lemongrass and spices. Really great bites. My favorite was the fish! They used a branzino for the cha ca. It came topped with dill, white and green onions and two types of dipping sauce (fish sauce and shrimp paste sauce). The fish was cooked perfectly, and the shrimp paste sauce was very addictive if you're used to that funky fermented smell. read more

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

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Amazing food, but overwhelmingly crowded, but great staff! We came during the last week of 2025 when everyone was trying to use their Chase Sapphire dining credits. The amount of take out orders that piled in non-stop made all the dine in folks wait extra long. Food was good. Their chicken wings were definitely the highlight of the meal. Everyone was definitely flustered from the absurd amount of take out orders but our server was very nice! read more

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Came here since it was on open table's "experiences" through chase sapphire. Glad the meal was basically "paid for" because I likely wouldn't come here otherwise. We came at an odd time and maybe that was why. It is located very close to the tenderloin. There was only one other person in the restaurant. They took some time to help us and food was a tad slow. The interior was nice but benches and such were not clean. The drinks looked good and I considered ordering but couldn't find the menu and the person assisting us rarely came back to check on us so I just let it be. We ordered some appetizers (spring rolls), pho, wings, and the beef entrees dish. Some of the food was too salty. Our kids liked the beef dish with rice so that was a win. Not sure I would come back, but it was fun to try something new. read more

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Bodega SF 138 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94102 Affordable Vietnamese spots in downtown San Francisco--let's bust the myth that Vietnamese food is just pho! We ordered Banh Cuon, basically Vietnamese rice rolls stuffed with chopped mushrooms and ground pork! Then Nem Cua--a seafood-and-veggie paste that's deep-fried, super refreshing when paired with rice noodles and fresh greens The chicken salad came loaded with all kinds of veggies, and the chicken was crazy tender--totally reminded me of Taiwanese salt-water chicken. The two beef dishes were bolder: shaking beef was melt-in-your-mouth, and that squeeze of lemon cut right through the richness. 舊金山市中心的平價越南餐廳，讓我們打破越南只有米線的印象！ 我們點了很像腸粉的Banh Cuon，包了切碎的香菇跟豬絞肉！另一個Nem Cua 是切成泥狀的海鮮跟蔬菜，再拿去炸～搭配米線跟生菜非常清爽 雞肉沙拉青菜種類非常豐富，雞肉也很嫩，讓人懷念起台灣的鹹水雞 兩道牛肉料理比較重口味，shaking beef的牛肉很嫩，沾上檸檬汁解膩 使用@inkind 還可以打七折，非常划算 SPRING ROLLS Choice of: Nem Nuong, Shrimp, or Tofu BANH CUON Vietnamese Rice Roll, Ground Pork, Wood Ear Mushroom, Fancy Pork NEM CUA Dungeness Crab, Shrimp, Jicama, Carrots, Shiitake Mushroom BO NE House Marinated Filet, Two Eggs, Pate, Roasted Tomatoes, Baguette VIETNAMESE CHICKEN SALAD Cabbage, Carrots, Rau Ram, Free Range Chicken, Crispy Shallots, Chili Garlic Dressing SHAKING BEEF Tenderloin, Potatoes, Maggi Butter read more

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I have been meaning to try Bodega out for years and finally decided to take my mom here when she was visiting. We did walk in on a Tuesday night and it was very busy - we waited about 30 minutes for a table although there was earlier seating available at the bar. Ordered a couple different dishes to try and the waiter was very helpful in giving his input on what would go well together and whether the amount of food would be too much/little. The bo luc lac was our favorite by far - so tender and the beef chunks literally melted in your mouth. I do wish there was more beef as a bulk of the dish was potatoes and pearl onions. Nem cua was okay, nothing to note. I would probably pass on this next time. Papaya salad is a must get for me whenever I see it on a menu and this one was good, not great. I thought it was slightly lackluster in that it was made up of just pure papaya shred with a few tiny pieces of jerky on top. Drinks looked fun and delicious. Would definitely want to try those along with other dishes next time. read more

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Very cool interior and great food. Wife and I ordered Bahn Cuon which was like a cold spring roll with minced meat in it and the Pho Ap Chao which was a fried noodle dish with beef. Both were well portioned and flavorful. Would recommend this restaurant for the area. read more

Solid upscale Vietnamese food in the middle of SF's Tenderloin. The Bun Cha was our favorite dish. The pork was cooked and spiced perfectly. Wrap it in some lettuce and the flavors will melt in your mouth. The beef tenderloin was pretty solid though I've had better. The Chilean sea bass was just average. It was well prepared, but it lacked any kind of real distinctivness. Service was solid and the ambiance was comforable, though it felt just a tad basic given the loftier prices on the menu. read more

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Update: I can't believe I have to go back in time and update my review about this situation. I used a brand new credit card for my meal and I just received a credit card FRAUD charge. The last time I've ever used this cc was at this establishment. I've only used this credit card twice since opening it - once at Trader Joe's through Apple Pay in September and here, at Bodega last month. When you do Apple Pay, your Apple wallet generates different numbers so scammers can't get your info. So obviously, the credit card fraud came from here especially since they take your card away from you when you pay. It could've been the cashier or an employee zooming into the security cameras on costumers' credit card numbers. read more

Bodega - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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First time trying the pho from Bodega, which we had delivered to the office. I typically don't order pho to go, but the packaging was organized with three parts - the bowl with noodles and meat, a wrapped bundle of bean sprouts and basil, and the broth. There was almost more broth than could fit in the bowl, but the broth itself was savory and managed to be both clean and rich at the same time. In my opinion, the broth is the most important part of pho, and Bodega did well the nuanced flavors of the spices and herbs that went into it. It would have been ideal to have more basil - my order had only about 3 sprigs of it. The meat was also cut in large pieces which made it hard to assemble the perfect bite with noodles, vegetables, meat, and broth. I'm also used to having tendon and meatballs in my pho (as part of a traditional pho dac biet) which Bodega's version didn't have. Overall, the pho was quite good and hit the spot. While this is a 3/5, this is based on my takeout experience and not a dine-in (though I've been to the actual restaurant once on a separate occasion for dinner and gave that a 4/5). As someone who has had authentic pho, I'm not sure I would recommend this to others who are used to traditional Vietnamese food, but this is a good entry-level version of pho for anyone new to it. read more

Bodega - Bodega Beef Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

My friend visiting from LA and I met here for a spontaneous dinner meetup. I arrived first and was informed of a 45-minute wait-time. Since we wanted Vietnamese food, we grabbed drinks at another venue nearby while waiting. When we finally got seated, I scanned the menu and noticed it appeared quite small compared to what I remembered from a year ago when I ordered takeout. They used to have a standout pho (menu item Pho Hanoi), and I was excited for my friend to try, but it was missing from the menu, along with all the other soup and non-vermicelli noodle dishes from before. When I inquired about the pho, I was informed by staff that it's only available at lunch or from the pre fixe tasting menu. Although disappointed, my friend and I still decided upon a couple of plates to share. They were quite delicious, and we liked both, but I really wish they'd bring the pho back as a regular dinner menu item. read more

Bodega - Banh Cuon, Nem Cua - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

2.5 if i could. VERYY mid tasting viet food that does NOT justify the overpriced ambiance. a consistent observation i have for this place is that every single dish is missing that SOMETHING, the flavor depth and taste-satisfying element. everything here tastes and is priced worse than any other local vietnamese place in sf, and definitely comes nowhere CLOSE to SJ places. i've been twice for lunch and service is fine. food came out in a relatively decent time. i feel like folks come here because it's more a luxury/modern feel and that it's convenient. both times i came here were for convenience's sake, since i have other activities around the area i had planned. the ONLY food part that was very memorable that i recommend is rare filet mignon in the beef pho because it was actually very tender and retained buttery, beefy flavor. but everything else, even the beef pho itself is underwhelming. the pho broth, banh cuon, lemongrass wings, sauces ALL lacks any flavor depth. shaking beef was not memorable, and sugar juice is fine. i really tried a bunch and unfort, i am very disappointed. idk if i could come back. i would IFFFF someone PERSONALLY vouches and pays for dinner, since the dinner menu looks way more beefier and pricer compared to lunch. sigh. read more

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Delicious food, fast and attentive service, and great atmosphere. Our table agreed everything we tried was amazing Usually when I go to Vietnamese restaurants I order the same thing but there were so many dishes that looked good we let the server recommend for us. Would definitely recommend trying it out! Ps if you're looking for the hidden speakeasy entrance, it's next door not in the restaurant (we learned the hard way inspecting all the interior haha) 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

Great upscale Vietnamese spot with the right vibes. I've been here for lunch twice and for dinner once. For lunch, I ordered the filet mignon Hanoi style pho both times. The broth and the noodles are exceptional. The thing that really sets this pho apart from others is that they serve it with this crispy Chinese donut section that you can dip in the broth. So delicious. My partner ordered the salad and said he thought it was too sweet. I tasted it and agreed it was a little on the sweet side. For dinner, we ordered: Bo Tai Chan (filet mignon carpaccio with basil, crispy shallots and citrus nuoc mam. This was bursting with flavor and had excellent texture between the silky beef and crunchy shallots. Thit Kho Mushrooms: Maitake and ertrinji mushrooms caramelized in fish sauce. These were delicious but also subtle. The fish sauce didn't overwhelm the mushroom flavor. Nice texture. Bun Cha: Noodle soup with pork belly and pork meatballs and pickled veg. Good lord this was delicious. The broth was nothing short of transcendent. I think you are supposed to dip the vermicelli in it and pull out pork and make lettuce wraps, but the broth was so good we threw most of the noodles in the bowl and drank it like soup. Definitely get this. Pandan mochi w/ lychee ice cream: This was a fantastic dessert. I love anything pandan. The pandan mochi was less sweet and warm and gooey and the ice cream was sweeter and cold so it was very well balanced The cocktails here are great as well. Had a gimlet with pandan and chrysanthemum. They don't hit quite as hard as the cocktailsnext door at Kin Khao do, but they are nothing to scoff at. If you like Vietnamese food, give this place a try. It's fancy but they don't sacrifice flavor or authenticity for it. read more

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I'm always hesitant to go to viet spots that are upscale but Bodega surprised me with how well they were able to keep the authentic viet flavors of classic dishes but elevate it in a way that wasn't too much. Everything was really tasteful, quality made, had beautiful presentation and great portions. The vibe of the restaurant it self is really nice but cozy too. Our favorite part of our dinner experience was Jeremy's service, he was so friendly and professional at the same time. He made sure to explain and describe everything very thoroughly and was super attentive. Really love this spot! read more

Bodega - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I recently came to Bodega for lunch. It's been a couple of years since I've last dined here but the food still great. We shared the bahn cuon (rice rolls with ground pork and woodear mushrooms), vietnamese chicken salad, and hoi an chicken rice. Everything was delicious! I always love a good bahn cuon and the one here is the perfect app for sharing with a yummy nuoc mam sauce and fish cakes. The vietnamese chicken salad is great as well, a light chicken cabbage slaw with crispy shallots to give it a nice crunch and a delicious sweet chili lime sauce. The chicken rice here is a little dry but I do appreciate the savory chicken broth on the side. Prices are reasonable for downtown and it's definitely a good spot for a quick lunch. There are always solo diners eating at the bar during lunchtime. read more

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The food here is excellent. Not your traditional Vietnamese pho joint but higher end with unique dishes and excellent flavors. Every dish that was curated by the staff recommendation was great. We let them pick everything based on our pallet preferences. Very accommodating. I have been meaning to come here for a long time and this place did not disappoint. Very warm and inviting. Full bar with excellent cocktails. High top seating and I hear there is a club downstairs. I also got a small sample of the excellent northern style pho ga. The broth is the best! read more

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Came for a second time in years! Service was great. We got sat at our reservation time and waiter was attentive. We started with oysters which I didn't like, the sauces didn't go with the oysters. We got the carpaccio because they were out of the tartare and it was a great choice. It was the best thing we ate. We got the bun cha and sea bass. Bun cha was good but overhyped. The sea bass was not that great but big portion. We also got the banh cuon which was good but not anything out the ordinary that I can get for cheaper at a viet restaurant. Experience was good. Will come back to try more read more

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The ambiance at this place was really nice for the area it's in but the lighting was a little dark. The food was consistently good across everything we ordered and the service was great. Would recommend the Vietnamese coffee! read more

Bodega - Bun Cha - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I had heard about this before and finally had a chance to try. Great place for a very nice, pre-theater show meal here on a Tuesday night. Good modern vietnamese dishes with nice flavors. I started with a rum and pineapple cocktail that our server recommended and enjoyed it. For dinner, we had the Bo Tai Chanh seared filet dish, which was almost like caparccio, and Banh Cuon rice noodle roll... and both were very tasty and delicate dishes. We also were able to add an order of tasty garlic noodles and a mini-beef pho noodle bowl that wasn't on the a la carte menu. The pho was part of their tasting menu (they only serve pho a la carte at lunch) but our server was nice enough to let us order it, and it was perfect size for us to share. We finished up with a panna cotta with red beans that had a hint of tea flavor and was not too sweet and yummy. The food and service was very good. My only caution is that it is very loud where my wife and I sometimes had to almost shout to hear each other, so I wouldn't go there for an intimate and quiet dinner but it was nice for our anniversary and pre-show meal!! Bonus thoughts: parking is only on the street or nearby garages...the neighborhood on Mason Street didn't feel as sketchy as in the past where we parked, and we felt relatively safe, so kudos to SF leaders for helping clean up the Union Square area (however, be careful if you're looking to park just a couple blocks over in the Tenderloin on Jones St). read more

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This is my favorite Vietnamese restaurant and I have followed them from old location to this new location, foods are always good and service is attentive. read more

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The best bite of this particular SF trip was the oysters with smoked trout roe, which was salty and fresh cut by their condensed milk + markut lime + serrano pepper sauce. So good, I could eat a dozen of them. The blue fin tuna tartare is seasoned with nuoc mam ponzu and served with freshly fried taro chips. Both went great with the super refreshing Saigon Smash. I can't speak for their mains but these bites at the bar were exactly what I needed. Came as a party of 1 after work without a reservation and they were able to accomodate me at the bar. read more

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I have to be honest: I am not quite sure what all the hubbub about Bodega exactly is. Everything about my experience screamed "OK." The venue and atmosphere? OK. The service? OK. The food? Again, OK. I do like Vietnamese food, and everything here was competently and authentically made. The quality of the ingredients seemed pretty good: the rice was freshly made; the noodles were the right consistency. I was even pleased that the prices--although a little high--seem very much in keeping with such a pricey location. And yet, it was all a bit of a letdown. The plating and presentation were fairly minimalist--not in an artistic way, but in a "get it out as as quickly as possible" way. Tastes were agreeable and authentic, but not comparable to a small hole-in-the-wall Vietnamese spot that you might find in East San Jose or Oakland. If you are in the area, Bodega is certainly a reasonable choice. But compared to the embarrassment of good and cheap Asian cuisine around the Bay, I was thinking that it should have been more. read more

10/5 stars! Every dish and drink at Bodega was absolutely delicious. We tried the Banh Cuon, Bun Cha, Banh Khot with shrimp and caviar, and a number of cocktail drinks. The Banh Cuon and Bun Cha were so tasty and the ingredients tasted so fresh. The dishes were not too oily or salty which made these dishes light and shareable. The Banh Khot took us to flavortown, hands down a top contender for our favorite dish here. We ordered a few cocktails - we asked the bartender, Jayden, to add any alcohol he recommended to the normally Zero Proof cocktails (specifically the Very Berry Margarita and Dry Vacations) and he did not disappoint since these drinks came out SO GOOD. Staff were all so accommodating and service was quick. Such a lively and spacious spot for a weekend or near-weekend lunch/ dinner! After dinner, don't forget to check out the Felix which is an underground lounge just below Bodega :) The Felix is open Thursday to Sunday evenings and there's usually a DJ there so you and your friends can dance the night away! read more

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We were shopping at Union Square in San Francisco in late August 2025 afternoon. We wanted to grab a bite to eat and my wife search for near by restaurants since many have closed since COVID19 pandemic including several of our "go to" places around Union Square. Thankfully she discovered Bodega which was only a few walking blocks from our.location to stroll to. Its near The San Francisco Hilton and the Park 55 operated by Hilton and has a nice entry where we were greeted by a friendly hostess. She asked only party of my wife and I wanted to sit at the bar which had a large television playing a futbol game. We were seated at a table for four as she slept away the other two place settings efficiently. Our server Spencer welcomed us with a bright and kind welcome and asked if we had any questions or needed to order any drinks or cocktails given it was 1:45 pm. We had both walked in with our recently ordered StarBucks drinks from Macy's and he was understanding. They have an interesting drink and wine selections, and we would usually order a "festive" or signature cocktails, but not today. We were both pretty hungry. We usually share our small and entrée selections and today was no exception. We order the fresh Spring Rolls with Tofu with a peanut sauce that was delicious for.dipping! Also. we shared the Hoi An Chicken Rice we "assembled" which was very good! It had lemon grass rice, citrus herb Free-Range chicken with a side of chicken both. In addition, we selected Pho Ga, with Free-range Chicken and chicken both. Excellent! All our selections were very fresh, eye appealing and delicious. We have many Vietnamese dishes over the decades, and Bodega does a very good job in upholding the cuisine tastes, focus on fresh herbs and vegetables and quality meats. Spencer brought us some orange hot sauce (I am color blind so my told me it was "orange"), regardless I really enjoyed it and I put it on everything! If you are in Union Square and have the taste for Vietnamese cusine I recommend giving Bodega a try and ask for Spencer as your server! Bodega is located at 138 Mason Street in San Francisco near Union Square. read more

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Authentic flavors and reasonable prices! The location is bordering on a shadier part of SF so beware. The interior is a calm relaxed but hip vibe. We ordered the pork belly and shakshuka to share. Both portions were HUGE. One dish alone probably could have been enough for the two of us for brunch. The pork belly was the stand out- really flavorful and tender. The shakshuka was quite good and made better served with the baguette l. We also tried the Vietnamese iced coffee- delicious but on the sweeter side. Overall would recommend! read more

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