Decent thick sandwiches, meat flavored well and juicy. Not overcooked. Order at the front, small area to stand but no tables to sit. Cute place and good for a quick lunch read more

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Really solid bahn mis, at a really solid price point. I work nearby, and grabbed lunch here once. It's take out only, but def worth it - good portion too! I Recommend the garlic butter chicken bahn mi! read more

I came by with coworkers to grab a banh mi and drink for lunch. It's located on the ground level of an apartment building an take-out only but great value for a quick lunch. I opted for the roasted pork banh mi which was tasty and very flavorful with cilantro, cucumbers, fried shallots and pickled carrots and daikon. I also got a Thai iced tea which turned out to be too sweet for me. It's premade so no way to adjust sweetness and after one sip, I ended up giving it to a friend. Would come back for an easy lunch. Their salads look solid as well! read more

DragonEats - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

DragonEats is a little overpriced in my opinion, with their banh mi priced at $11, but the food was pretty good. I like trying new flavors, so when I saw they now offered a garlic butter banh mi, I decided to go with that. Unlike their five spice chicken which uses chicken thigh, though, the garlic butter bahn mi features chicken breast. I was a bit worried that it would be dry, but no, the chicken was still really juicy and not dry. I didn't get a strong garlic flavor though, which is a shame. But I could taste a bit of the butter flavor, although I'm not sure if that flavor in combo with the Vietnamese pickled veggies really worked. Overall, it was still tasty, but I'm not sure I'd order it again. The baguette was really good, it had a crunchy outside but a soft and slightly chewy inside. The service can be pretty slow, especially during the lunch rush. I didn't like that the shop was very small and felt extremely cramped, with no place to dine in. They also didn't offer extra napkins and just stuffed a few inside the bag. Overall, it still makes a decent lunch option in the downtown area if you're looking for something fairly affordable. read more

DragonEats - 5-Spice Chicken Bahn Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Only take away service available! Their online ordering system on their website didn't appear to be working so we ordered advance via DoorDash. It was a long line of people waiting to pick up their orders when we arrived so we were very happy that we had ordered in advance. I got the combo cold cut sandwich (ham, pork belly, pate with pickled veggies & cilantro) which was generously filled & I also ordered a Thai iced tea which was refreshing. My stomach was very happy & I could only eat half the sandwich during lunch. I would strongly order in advance and just come by to pick up your lunch. Otherwise, you will be waiting for a while. read more

DragonEats - Cold cut sandwich - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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To start, this is only a takeout place. No sitting area here, although I saw chairs hanging upside down. Went on a weekday around 1 and there were 5 people before me waiting for their orders. The service was very fast. The menu is small with one veggie/vegan option and 5-6 meat options. Similar options available for sandwiches, salads and bowls. I ordered Teriyaki Tofu Vegan Banh Mi. This was the only option in any variety. Sandwich was good. Tofu was juicy but with hints of oilyness. Had mixed feelings while eating it. Veggies were cruncy inside but was missing some kind of sauce in it. Overall, a good sandwich and can be tried once. read more

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I got the vietnamese iced coffee and two sandwiches. pork belly and roast duck. The coffee was strong and my friend really liked it but for me I didn't like that the grounds were at the bottom. The sandwiches were good sized and had lots of toppings. I liked the pork best. the duck is a little too greasy and not traditional banh mi flavor because of the sauce. read more

DragonEats - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I really enjoyed the Thai iced tea. Some places fill your whole cup with ice and then add the Thai iced tea and condensed milk. This place had just the right amount of condensed milk not overly sweet and just a little bit of ice. It was perfect and the drink was great. I had the chicken fresh bowl and it was delicious. It didn't make me feel heavy after I ate it. It had fresh veggies carrots, noodles, lettuce, cilantro, and then you top it off with fish sauce and it was very tasty. I would definitely go there again. read more

DragonEats - Chicken fresh bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Small takeout place on the corner. Can't believe I haven't been here sooner! The prices are very reasonable and the food comes out fast. On top of that, the portion is huge! You could make 2 meals of of 1 item if you're not a big eater. Salad container looks small in the photo but it's actually pretty big. Workers were kind and it was easy to order. Will definitely be coming back! read more

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A popular place to get lunch in the Fidi area and decided to check it out with a friend when she came to visit! The line can get pretty long around lunch time but we were lucky it wasn't too bad for a Thursday and the banh mis came out in around 10 minutes. There isn't seating so we had to get them to go. Pop Combo - The cold cuts combination and the vegetables were both very fresh and made it not too heavy of a sandwich. It was interesting though as there was almost an entire cucumber inside and could have used a little more meat. Recently, I also tried the duck one as well and it was sweet and rich from the sauce. A nice contrast of savory and rich when eaten with the pop combo. Banh mis are around 11 - 12 dollars which is a little steep but a good lunch option if you're in the area. read more

DragonEats - Pop Combo - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Healthy Asian choices in a cafe. It has a pretty simple menu to place an order. DragonEats has a few locations in San Francisco including this one on Gough. Pretty good choices for anything they have. There's mostly Vietnamese. A pretty good place to get lunch. It's a casual type of place. The sandwiches are wrapped in paper and you can then eat these in there. Has okay prices compared to the area. It's about $9 for a sandwich. Got the Teriyaki Tofu Banh Mi. This has a few slices of tofu with cilantro, cucumbers, fried shallots, jalapeños, mayonnaise which I left off, pate, pickled carrots and daikon, and soy sauce. Best place to get quick Asian food. It's not that authentic to be sure, but it's certainly not bad though. There's plenty of choices for meat eaters, vegetarians, or whoever. read more

DragonEats - The Teriyaki Tofu Banh Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

One of my favorite banh mi sandwiches in sf! This spot is perfect if you want to pick up something both quick and affordable for lunch. Their flavors are uniquely great and I see why this spot is rated so high. Just note that there is no seating so you will have to take your food to go but there are benches nearby that you can enjoy your food at. I like that they post their menu outside for easy access and you order at the kiosk. Would recommend! read more

There's nothing more you can ask for in a good banh mi sandwich. You go here, you order, you wait 5-7 minutes, you get your sandwich, profit$$$. The baguette is not too-hard-stale-rip-roof-of-mouth bread, it's actually a fresh roll that didn't destroy my mouth. The meat filling was DELICIOUS and the pickled carrots and daikon, man, they were also very flavorful and punchy. I got the roasted pork both times I came here because it was that good. read more

DragonEats - Roasted pork banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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So stoked to find an affordable lunch deal in sf! The spot has 10 dollar bahn mi sandwiches and 11 dollar vermicelli/salad bowls. I had the bowl with garlic butter chicken and it was tasty, well seasoned and with fresh veggies! Plenty of food also- I could barely finish it. read more

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Good takeout place, with tasty bahn mi. I had the duck last time and decided to come again to try the garlic butter chicken. After having both, I do recommend the duck because the chicken was slightly dry. Overall great place and solid prices for SoMa. read more

DragonEats - Garlic Butter Chicken Sandwich! - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I stopped by for some Banh Mi and ended up getting the Roasted Pork Banh mi. The banh mi was massive but given the price it makes sense it was so big. It was very tasty and I was certainly very full. I also ordered their lime soda which was tasty but certainly a tad too sweet for my liking. The service was solid, friendly and efficient. The chairs were all up so not sure if they usually have space for folks to sit but I walked to a nearby open space and enjoyed a nice lunch in the sun. read more

DragonEats - Roasted pork Banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Really Fantastic Vietnamese food - I pickup at least once a week during my lunch break. It gets a little busy during lunch, but always worth the wait. Wait a few little while after ordering your food or you will be standing around; read more

Small takeout only place, affordable, food is ready quickly, and tastes really good! The bowl looks small but the meat portion is generous! I got the pork bowl and it was flavorful and well balanced with savory and citrusy notes. read more

DragonEats - Pork bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Don't sleep on DragonEats, their Roasted Pork Báhn Mì is FUEGO! Decided to hit up DragonEats for a quick bite to eat for lunch near my office. So glad I stumbled upon it because it's hella good. Seems pretty chill and lowkey and I believe they're takeout only, which is fine. The time between when I ordered and when I received my food was mere minutes. Honestly, there's too many options to eat from in SOMA, but you'd be doing yourself a disservice if you didn't give DragonEats a try. I highly recommend and will be back again soon. read more

DragonEats - Roasted Pork Báhn Mi - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Thanks to my fellow Yelpers for leading us here! What a great place for a delicious, inexpensive Vietnamese lunch! We came here intending to grab lunch to go and enjoy in the nearby Salesforce Park. Good thing that was our plan because there is currently no seating here. We placed our order with a cashier near the front door and didn't have to wait too long before it was ready. I had the Teriyaki Tofu Banh Mi sandwich and it was overflowing with fresh ingredients! Shredded carrots, cucumber, daikon, cilantro, jalapeño, and yummy tofu! The bread was perfectly crunchy, too! My husband ordered the Shrimp Fresh Rolls and asked for soy sauce. He loved it but wished he had their peanut sauce to go along with it, too. This place is understandably popular so you can expect a line but it moves pretty quickly. I wish we had one here in Reno! read more

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Yummy banh mi! My friend and I split the roast pork banh mi and duck banh mi and both were good. I would say the duck was much better because it was perfectly flavorful, the pork was a little too fatty in some parts and dry in others, but flavor overall good. It's not too expensive but there are cheaper banh mi spots that you can find in the city (saigon sandwich!). Overall liked this place for a quick work lunch! read more

DragonEats - Roasted Duck BM - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Friend had recommended their roast duck banh mi but every time I walked by they had sold out of them, so today I called them in advance to check if they had any and placed a pick up order online. Roast duck banh mi - thinly shredded duck meat that is overpowered by the sweet orange sauce. Sadly no option on the side to reduce sweet sauce or place it on the side. Wish they had more stuffing inside, pretty barebones. Chicken avo rolls - the thinnest shredded chicken breast in these rolls (almost non existent - see pic). Taste was ok, nothing stood out - mostly some lettuce and noodles. Wouldn't pay $10 for these again. read more

DragonEats - Roast duck banh mi and chicken avo roll - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great lunch spot if your work in fidi! Prices are cheap and there's usually a line -- expect to wait 15ish minutes during lunch rush but the quality of ingredients seem fresh and the prices are pretty low! read more

DragonEats - Current menu prices - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Dear owner! Please I beg you to come out and open another location in Marin. There's another banh mi place called Banh Mi Zion and it literally sucks! Promise you that Marin will be your next new spot that can strive very very well! I'll be back is your location soon to bug you about it. - Kelly read more

Not bad. I had the five spice chicken banh mi and shrimp spring rolls. The sandwich was pretty tasty but I didn't like the bun. It was too doughy, not crunchy. It almost tasted old. The chicken was tasty and I liked that it was a little saucy. I also liked the proportion of veggies to meat. The spring rolls were good except the shrimp was pretty skimpy. The veggies were fresh and I liked they included basil (?). The peanut sauce was a little runny and on the bland side. Overall, decent but not special. read more

Loved DragonEats ever since coworkers introduced me at my first SF job. The ratio of meat to bread to pickled veggies is excellent . Get the 5 spice chicken! Since I've last visited, they've gone full takeout - no outdoor or indoor seating. Ordering is super quick but be prepared to mingle with others waiting outside for their orders- wait time isn't too bad at about ~30m. read more

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Got a duck banh mi (5/5) & chicken salad (1/5): chicken was dry af like 3 days old sitting uncovered in the fridge dry Food is to go only as of 5/24/24 It came out fast like it was premade Do not recommend the chicken! read more

Came here for a quick lunch and this place is awesome! Good: - Super reasonable and cheap prices for the amount of food you get! - Loved the duck banh mi, it was really tasty and great portion sizes - I think it might have been the best Bahn mi that I've had in the city - The staff are super nice and the food comes out super quickly! I waited maybe Bad: - No seating, just takeout so you need to eat somewhere nearby Overall would come again! This place has a lot of simple options and feels really healthy too. read more

Came by here for lunch after going into office one day, and this place did not disappoint! The price point is fantastic for the city, around $10 for a banh mi. I got the 5 spice chicken on, and it was delicious. The chicken had good flavor and the veggies tasted really fresh. The bread also wasn't too hard which is usually my pain point when ordering banh mis. Will definitely be back to try out other menu items! read more

DragonEats - 5 spice chicken bahn mi - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

If you see a bunch of people crowding around a small shop waiting for their food, you know it's gonna be good!! I go to DragonEats whenever I want a quick, delicious bite during work. Their banh mis are very delicious, with the perfect amount of pickled veggies and pate. You really can't find a better $10 lunch in SoMa! read more

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The food at DragonEats is always consistent, and a good value for the price. Everything I've had is delicious. The ginger chicken broth is so simple, yet so tasty. Vermicelli bowls are always on point, and you can't go wrong with a banh mi. read more

I'm not USUALLY a fan of bahn mi, but DragonEats proved my taste buds wrong. I was staying at The Clancy Hotel 1-2 blocks down and needed to grab a quick bite before my next work meeting. They were sold out of Roasted Duck, which I heard is a common occurrence, so I got the Roasted Pork Bahn My. The bread was SO fluffy, and the sandwich was packed with fresh ingredients. Large chunks of roasted pork made me happy. It was one of the best bahn mi sandwiches I've ever had, and I would gladly return to order it again. read more

DragonEats - Roast Pork Banh My - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

So good and affordable! I ate one of their vegan bowl options! I will definitely go back and I recommend!

Tucked away on Folsom, DragonEats is one of those places that is easy to miss, but that you'll be sad you did! (8.4/10) Taste: 9.2/10 I ordered the Tofu Banh Mi. The tofu is filling and flavorful, the latter of which is rare. Whoever prepares this really does their homework, as it has a very slight crisp on the outside but is almost "meaty" in texture without having that spongey taste that tofu so often does. The vegetables add a sweetness and a slight kick especially with the jalapeños. Finally, the bread is nice and crunchy. Customer Service: 8/10 Luckily, this time there was no wait and I got to order within only a few minutes of arriving. The service was pleasant and the food came out within about 15 minutes. Appearance: 7/10 The restaurant itself is really only meant for takeout. The doors are open and there is a counter right when you enter where you pay. There isn't a waiting area exactly so you end up standing outside after you order. Not a big deal, but it would be nice to of least have somewhere inside where you can wait on a particularly hot or cold day. The Bahn Mi itself was wrapped well and didn't look too different from others I've had. Value: 9.5/10 My reasoning here is simple; I've never had as good a Banh Mi for the price. The sandwiches come stuffed with ingredients and almost always make me feel full. Additionally, there are only a handful of places I've been to here where you can get a real meal for under 13 dollars. Once you account for how good it is, I think it's truly a value meal! read more

DragonEats is always consistently fast and delicious. At my office, we get catering from here frequently, and some of us will go for our lunches on other days too. I highly recommend the pork fresh bowl, it's my usual order. Take-out only. read more

It's a 3.5 for me! The banh mis make lunch quick and easy but the flavor isn't fully there. I personally don't like how the banh mis are assembled because the meat is on one side and the veggies are on the other so you never really get everything together in one bite unless you have a big ole mouth haha. Let's break down the banh mi! - Bread: Soft, chewy, and has a crunch.. but I want the crumbs to get everywhere and cut the roof of my mouth ya know? Ha, I kid. - Pickled Daikon & Carrots: I never know if I'm gonna get the old stuff where it's already browning or the good stuff. It's been a mix. - Cilantro & Jalapeño: Can't really F up here right? I do wish the jalapeños were spicy though - I want it to burn! - Meat (I've tried the roast pork and 5 spice chicken on separate occasions): Both are just lacking in flavor. The meat is also shredded and I'm not sure if that's intentional. Both the pork and chicken kinda tasted the same because it tastes like nothing. I seem to get too much meat juice too and that just makes my sandwiches soggy. - Pate: It's tasty and I wish there was more of this stuff but it also always seem kinda wet? Maybe because of the meat juices. Overall, this place is close to my office so it makes an easy lunch but I only go once in a long while. read more

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Must-try: the pork banh mi Why visit? Between the prices that are cheap and the taste of the food, I think this place is solid! Don't sleep on their peanut sauce either, I think this is one of the best in the city for the price Protip: only two available seats are inside at a counter read more

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Their fresh rolls are to die for! Especially, the chicken rolls. The best ever! The bowls are good too. I haven't tried anything else. I can't get past the rolls. My office crew and I crave them. They are SO good! And, the service is fantastic. Highly recommend! read more

DragonEats - Chicken fresh roll - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I'm always looking to find a good tofu banh mi, so I'm very happy that I came across DragonEats! I came here on a weekday right around lunch time. There were lots of people waiting for their orders, but the line to order was short. It seemed like they were pretty efficient at handling the rush. You can also order online if you want your food to be ready when you arrive. It's definitely more of a grab and go kind of place. The banh mi was delicious! I loved the texture of the fried tofu and liked that it was teriyaki flavored. The sweetness of the teriyaki nicely complemented the tanginess of the pickled vegetables and the richness of the mayo. The bread was both soft and crusty. It might be one of the best banh mi sandwiches I've ever had. I would definitely love to come back! read more

DragonEats - Tofu banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Really love this place! Fresh food at fair prices. The lunch queue can get a bit long- so recommend arriving early. They used to have online ordering but it seems like it's been down for the last few months. Service is fast and friendly. My favorites are the shrimp noodle roll, teriyaki tofu bowl, and their broth. All the items here are filled with delicious veggies and herbs. The items are a little on the smaller side - if you have a larger appetite you might want to grab 2 entrees, or add a soup to your order. read more

DragonEats - Broth and Teriyaki Tofu Noodle Bowl - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California