Decided to stop by DragonEats for a quick bite & instantly you can tell it's a well loved spot. Every seat was full but luckily I walked in & ordered immediately. The spot isn't too small but not big either, they've made great do with the space to provide bar style seating. I was able to grab a spot and the cashier came to give me my food which was very kind! I ordered the Garlic butter chicken banh mi. The veggies are so fresh, the cucumber and carrots are pickled perfectly and if you love cilantro, you will enjoy this banh me. I didn't expect to finish it but I did from how tasty it was. I would definitely come back here and try just the classic chicken banh mi, or even their other items. Definitely worth the stop. Plus the prices are great! Less than $20 for a sandwich is hard to find now read more

DragonEats - Garlic Butter Chicken Breast BM - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Super reliable lunch spot. I come here about 1-2 times a month for the pork bahn mi and I am never disappointed. The service is super fast and the bahn mis are a good size for the price point of $11. I usually sit down at the bar inside and eat the whole thing in about 5 minutes. I like the speedy feel of the restaurant for a lunch spot, and it serves its role as such really well. I highly recommend trying it out, and if you are not in a rush for lunch, take your sandwich to the panhandle and touch some grass! read more

Upon comparing this popular banh mi restaurant with other known authentic options in SF, DragonEats falls below standard. Although the staff are Asian, what they serve is California fusion cuisine. Their banh mi sandwiches mimic standard subway sandwiches with under-seasoned ingredients customized for a western palate. Interior dining space is limited so best to grab and go if you do happen to hit up this place, but there are definitely better options to explore so don't recommend this place. read more

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

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I tried the garlic butter chicken BM and was sadly disappointed. Bread was a bit dry, chicken was a bit dry, and filling didn't feel evenly dispersed. Taking a bite was either all veggies or all meat it seemed. You could taste the butter with the chicken but the garlic was lacking. Service was pretty quick and there's a bit of seating inside. read more

DragonEats - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Used to love this place. Today, I went back to the restaurant after a few months and I ordered the tofu noodle bowl. The bowl had a piece of mint in it with a bunch of bugs underneath the leaf. I lost my appetite immediately. Needless to say, I won't be retuning. It's clear they can't be bothered to wash/rinse their produce. It makes me question their overall food handling and hygiene practices. read more

DragonEats - Teriyaki Tofu Bowl. Piece of mint with plethora of bugs hidden underneath - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Great stop for lunch in the haight. The bowl had lots of veggies and felt super fresh. Next time I'll try a bahn mi. The Vietnamese coffee was top notch. read more

Legit family Vietnamese place with auntie and uncles working in the back and their children at the cashier. I went with the combination banh mi, since you have to try the staples to see how they fare. The baguette was super fresh and the fillings were super packed. Everything tasted super fresh. My only gripe is that I wish the pickled radishes and carrots were a bit tangier, but that's just my personal preference. read more

Staple food! Love the shrimp fresh rolls and pork banhmi. Not a huge fan of the meatballs banhmi

Bread is sooooo soft & house made soups are super yummy for such a good price! def coming back. I'm from east san jose and relocated to the city recently, it's nice to see whole families running this business - reminds me of home. read more

Banh mi was pretty mid. Have had a lot better. Main thing was the bread was a bit stale. Pate was the best part. Good if you are in the area and you want something quick and affordable to eat but wouldn't go out of my way to come here. read more

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

The tofu banh mi was fantastic. I also tried their chicken bowl and chicken spring rolls. While those were fine, it was the tofu sandwich that took the crown. The chicken served on the bowl was a bit mealy and dry and did not have a nice charred crispy surface. The chicken breast spring rolls were OK. The avocado added some creaminess and the peanut sauce was not too sweet. The breast seemed to be somewhat food processed and a bit of a paste so it did not add much. The tofu on the other hand was flavorful, juicy, delicious. The other elements of the sandwich were good too. Delicious bread, crisp pickles, just enough jalapeno spice. The best banh mi I've had in a while. Vegetarian sandwiches are tricky to get right. They certainly did. The place is super casual and no frills. Order at a counter and food is brought to you. Service was friendly. Worth a visit if you're craving a quick but tasty bit. read more

Best bahn mi of my life i would say... so fresh, chill clean vibe awesome music and set up. sit up high for good digestion . i Had the sardine one, never seen that before, it succeeded all expectations. the sardines were plentiful rich and marinated in beautiful fresh sauce i think the 5 spice ..? it was incredible. beautifully pickled onions and carrots and in plenty. bountiful sprigs of cilantro so fresh so many. beautiful ample proportions and portions. simple perfect and beautiful. and not a bad price ! 10 for the sardine one .. a kind and efficient lady at the front brought out our sandwiches for us .. so quick also THANK YOU read more

Incredible Vietnamese food, simple decor, counter service. Minimalist gourmet. One of the better meals on my first trip to SF, will return. read more

DragonEats - Teriyaki Tofu - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Always went to Gough location, recently I've tried this location and was a very good experience and atmosphere, recommend.

Amazing service, food, and ambiance. The is the best Vietnamese sandwich in the City. I'm so glad that they have multiple locations. They are so also so nice and the best service too. This is a must try and I highly recommend. read more

Great freshly made food, simple menu and delicious. They have a small eating area so you can sit and enjoy the meal there.

I had tried several BM: Pop Culture, Meatball and Roast Pork at this location . All I can say that it is fresh. The BM doesn't have a lot of flavor (except for the radishes) and the price isn't cheap. DINOSAUR snd Saigon Sandwiches are way better. read more

Wow!!! I didn't expect anything amazing, boy was I wrong. I had the duck banh mi ans that duck meat was stoopid good!! It was so flavorful and moist! I want another one now! read more

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I first tried Dragon Eats on a food tour with co-workers several years ago and quickly realized this was a spot I wanted to come back to. The garlic butter bhan is ridiculously good. I love stopping by here. It's fast to order and pick up. The staff is always super friendly. This last trip continues to deliver excellent food and service. The prices are reasonable, making it a great value for the quality. Parking is tricky, but it is worth hustling to find a parking spot. read more

I ordered shrimp rolls and got food poisoning from it. I had ordered it and within a min the lady came back out with my order. The food has always been fast especially for the rolls, I believe they pre-make their rolls, but since the day was more warm than usual especially inside the restaurant, I can only suspect they did not properly store their food. I will not be returning to this establishment. The reason I know it's the shrimp rolls is because I don't eat breakfast, I ordered the shrimp rolls for lunch and had Costco pizza for dinner. No one else in my family got food poisoning so it was definitely the shrimp rolls. Be warned that the food storage here may not be up to par. :/ read more

Ordered the pork, chicken, and tofu banh mi along with some chicken and shrimp spring rolls for a picnic through their website and they were a hit! people couldn't stop asking where they were from or grabbing seconds (or some to take home lol). my favorite banh mi in the city, i recommend to everyone! read more

DragonEats - Roast Pork BM, Five Spices Chicken BM, Chicken & Avocado Roll (Fried Shallots), Shrimp Roll (Light Mayo), and teriyaki tofu BM - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Maybe it was because I had just finished a 25 mile e-bike tour of the city, but my sandwich was amazing! we had the roast pork, garlic butter chicken, and roast duck. All of the sandwiches were great, service was quick and friendly, and the price was great too. The only thing that caught us off guard was the jalapeños on all of our sandwiches. Mostly manageable but the kids didn't love that part. Great little neighborhood spot with stools and a small area to eat. read more

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Super nice super fast and super delicious absolutely fantastic! Just happened to walk by looking for a good vegan lunch and fantastic ! read more

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

Food is perfection. If you're looking to grab a quick bite for some flavorful food, this is the spot. Once you walk in, it's a smaller establishment but it holds the family restaurant vibe which makes it welcoming and very fast service from ordering all the way to receiving food. read more

DragonEats - Garlic Butter Chicken Breast Bahn My - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

It's such a low-key operation I tend to forget there are three of them in the city. I think it's because they all close at 6PM sharp, and my cravings for Vietnamese food can come at any hour of the day but mostly in the evenings. I've been to the one on Gough a couple of times just before closing, and sure enough, that was the circumstance for my very first visit here on Haight. In fact, they were folding up the sandwich board just as I entered the premises. They serve a tightly coordinated menu - no pho, three bowls, three salads, three fresh rolls, and probably most popular were the eight banh mis because who doesn't like a sandwich on the run? Trying to avoid a carb overload, I kept it healthy by ordering the $9 Five-Spice Chicken Fresh Bowl. What made it 'fresh', I believe, was that they replaced the rice noodles with iceberg lettuce. In addition, there was plenty of shredded chicken and veggies complemented by roasted peanuts, crispy shallots, daikon, and shredded carrot mixed with fish sauce (photo: https://bit.ly/3FZc4eS). It was just what I needed for my supper, and I ate it at the side counter as they started cleaning up around me. FOOD - 4 stars...good and fast fresh bowl really did the trick AMBIANCE - 3.5 stars...unadorned space with room enough to eat here SERVICE - 4 stars...fast is what I wanted, lightning quick prep TOTAL - 4 stars...you'll be in and out in no time at all RELATED - Exploring the Haight? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2YK1e99 read more

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Usually by the time we're in this neighborhood, this spot is closed. So we were very keen to try it the one time we arrived while it was open. I tried the duck sandwich and instantly loved it! The duck was so tender and juicy. It tasted just like the duck I'd get from Chinese bbq duck spots. It comes with a sweet chilli sauce that I didn't think was necessary so I'll ask to omit it next time. I'm definitely going to try and come back in the future. read more

Don't let their name fool you like it did me at first lol. Just because it has an American sounding name doesn't mean they don't serve authentic Vietnamese banh Mi! I ordered online and picked up and was greeted by three vietnamese ladies assembling the food and handling check out. They were so nice! The good: - uh their banh mis were pretty good, all the fillings were authentic and they load up for you!!! Loook at my pics!! I would recommend getting extra pate. - really enjoyed their seasonal soup which was a light cilantro vegetarian soup when I was there. - spotless restaurant and chill lunch vibes! The meh: - I was expecting grilled pork like in vn but it's hard without a charcoal grill! - their soup Togo container had holes in it and spilled a bunch on my drive home. Careful! - not a lot of parking nearby... but if you go a couple blocks towards residential, you could get lucky! read more

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Been coming here "very off and on" since they've started. I always feel the need to request extra crisp roll tho it's usually a standard. Their homemade pork is usually decadent tho I haven't tried in a longtime for health reasons. Today I had the 5 spice chicken which was so dry that I gave most to a dog near me...I'm not joking. read more

Food is so bad. Rotten tasting pickled veggies, burnt Thai tea, instant ramen chicken broth. The Haight really doesn't have any good food.

Amazing Banh Mi. Wish I'd tried other items too. Will be back again when I'm passing by.

I'm still used to paying $3.75 for a twice the size (normal size) of what you'd get here. But hey, live in San Francisco, pay San Francisco price. $10/banh mi. And the Banh Mi is smuuulllll, yes small. But I was starving and this place seems to be family owned. I wanted to support small businesses. The food is decent. Quick service read more

Really delicious! We took it to-go and ate it at golden gate park, very convenient. Will definitely be back. read more

DragonEats - Tofu rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

The green salad with papaya is one of my favorite, affordable salads ($10 +tax). It's always fresh and delicious, with papaya, cabbage, carrot, daikon, celery, cilantro, mint, peanuts, and crispy shallots. This location is cute, but I wish this location offered the option for white chicken (this was dark meat) and gave you sauce options (although I do prefer the default, the fish sauce) like the Hayes location. read more

DragonEats - Green salad with 5 spice chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

DragonEats always hits. I've been coming to DragonEats since I was in high school, when I became hooked on their roasted duck Bahn Mi. Been coming back over the years for the amazing Bahn Mis...you can smell them when you walk into the store. I'm craving one just thinking about it! Today I had the spring rolls with tofu, which were also AMAZING. They came out right after I ordered as well, so this was a laser-fast experience. They also have a cozy seating area which I ate at, so nice to sit down after a fun shopping jaunt on Haight. I always get the Thai Iced Tea too, which always hits. Will continue to come back again and again~ so glad that DragonEats has stayed around for all these years! read more

Food: 5/5 I love how fresh the make the banh mi. It's very tasty and I always go here for the beef banh mi. We also love the shrimp rolls here. Price: 5/5 It is a little bit pricey for banh comparing to other stores but I think it is worth the few $ more extra as they give a lot of vegetables too. Service: 5/5 Every time I go here they are very welcoming and friendly. They always accommodate everyone right away. They are also fast! read more

Delicious they gave us free lychee with our drinks. Yum!! Got Thai Tea and lychee and spring rolls

Yum! We stumbled upon this place while exploring Haight street and it was a yummy filling stop! They have spring rolls and bahn mi and bowls! We tried the pork and chicken bahn mi and the spring rolls. It was all very tasty. I think i liked the chicken more but my friends like the pork more. The spring roll was pretty basic, still good. Would def recommend to check out! read more

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Friendly staff with thick, fresh sandwiches! I was able to place an order over the phone, which was available for pickup within 5 minutes; super short wait time. The bread is delicious! Thick, with a golden crust on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The ratio of protein : veggies : bread was very well balanced! The veggies also tasted very fresh. I got the 5-spice chicken, which was not as spicy as the pork. It was sweet and savory! I also got an iced coffee, which was not too sweet after letting the ice melt down a bit. Overall, I would definitely return! read more

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got the 5 spice chicken banh mi and vietnamese iced coffee. honestly dragon eats is a classic and kind of surprised that there was a spot in haight ashbury. extremely unassuming location. the bread is crunchy and the chicken was well seasoned read more

DragonEats - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I ordered a meatball banh mi and a fresh lemonade. Meatball banh mi with extra pate is 5 stars--! Super yummy and my new favorite sandwich :) read more

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