Annie, Dennis and their daughter Bianca Wong is the family behind this ultra epic Vietnamese restaurant. Located in the "Richmond" district of SF, Le Soleil dishes out consistent Vietnamese classics artfully and deliciously executed with French techniques. YES! This is a STEP UP and not your run if the mill Vietnamese restaurant. Chez Dennis Wing is the master behind the kitchen. With thirty years of experience, he has pushed each dish to another level which is not only beautifully plated but pure delight fir your taste buds. He lights all the senses on fire! Annie Wong manages and runs the front of the joystick. My goodness,we love this place! read more

I recently visited Le Soleil and had a very pleasant experience overall. The restaurant has an elegant and warm ambiance, perfect for dates or gatherings with friends. The service was very professional; the waiters were attentive and friendly, making the dining experience even more comfortable. We tried the Five Spice Chicken Wings, Imperial Rolls, and Cured Short Rib. The chicken wings were crispy and juicy, with a well-balanced blend of spices; the spring rolls were crispy and filled with generous amounts of filling; and the short ribs were melt-in-your-mouth tender and flavorful. All the dishes were exquisitely presented, with thoughtful plating that made them incredibly appetizing. The restaurant is conveniently located and reasonably priced. Overall, I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys French cuisine or fine dining! read more

not busy at all on a Wednesday night! we got seated immediately, and the staff were really nice. the ambiance is pretty casual, but the food are on the pricier side for the portions. the dishes are vietnamese, some with a french twist: - curried short rib: delicious, very tender, loved the slight crisp from the fried-ness - claypot rice: the pot wasn't hot enough that the rice could get crispy, but the flavors were good. wish there were a bit more shrimp - fishcakes: pretty standard, good flavor and not too oily read more

Le Soleil - Claypot Rice - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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A foodie friend recommended this place to me and insisted we go together! She's been here a few times already and swears by it. We came in on a Wednesday at 5pm. It wasn't too busy given that it was a weekday. We ordered a few things: Squid ink fried rice: 7/10 - I thought it was just okay. I probably wouldn't order it again since I felt like the rice was a little too hard. Tiger prawns- 8.5/10 this was so delicious and was sautéed in with onions, peppers. If you love shrimp, please try this. Miso butter mushrooms: 10/10 this surprised me so much, it was sooo good. The texture reminded me of pad see ew noodles. Probably my favorite dish of the night. Chicken Lollipops: 7.5/10 , I thought the batter was good and not too salty. I would've given this a 9, but some of the chicken had barely any meat on it. Bread and Buerre: the bread was alright, but the real standout was the "buerre" which is their garlic butter. It was absolutely delicious 10/10. I would try to see if I can order this by itself next time and put it on a bagel or something. Yum. Drunken clams: 8/10 this was so refreshing. It kind of reminded me of ceviche. Super aromatic and flavorful- mixed with garlic, chilis, herbs, and a vinaigrette. I would get this again! read more

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Celebrating with my Mother for mother's day and my sister's family, we decided to take our mom to Le Soleil and it did not disappoint! My expectations were blown away, service was great and our waiter Evan(I'm sorry if that wasn't correct) was super helpful and attentive and making sure we get all that we need and even warning us about portion sizes because the amount was already large enough that I can appreciate in a server who is looking out for the customers. Food was to the moon levels of quality, our favorite was the Garlic crab over noodles and it was delicious that we ordered another! Make the right call and come here for a fusion of Vietnamese and french cuisine, you won't regret it. ＼（^０＾）／ read more

Le Soleil - Garlic Crab - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Absolutely a high 4 out of 5. Delicious dishes packed with flavor and quality. I went for the Laksa after seeing a video from sherryeatsworld cover the stone town location. It was such a rich bowl of curried noodles, two healthy portions of prawn, soaked tofu (went super well with the basil and lemon -- YUM) and I could go on. I would definitely go back to try a couple more of the dishes but honestly could even just keep eating this dish. It was so good. I think I might have to get a couple more reps in this dish before trying other things, but the menu is super expensive and I can't wait to go back. Check it out! Oh also service was super prompt and genuinely no complaints there really kind too. Interior is not bad by any means nor exceptional but that's fine, eat your noodles and dip around clement--lots of shopping nearby! read more

Le Soleil - Laksa Noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Great experience always, tried the fried rice with sausages and shrimp. The service is amazing and so welcoming. I never get tired of eating here. The place is simply beautiful with low key people who loves to share a great meal read more

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Food Rating: 8 Price: 9.5 Ambiance/Service: 10 Overall Rating: 9.17 This is probably one of my favorite Vietnamese restaurants I've been to! I'll definitely go again just to order my favorite dishes. The service was quick, and the inside felt warm and homey they were super accommodating for our large group. Imperial rolls - $13 Rating (8.5/10) I really enjoyed this dish. I think the lettuce needs to be smaller in size. BBQ Pork Spring Rolls - $13 Rating (6/10) The ingredients inside were well flavored and ratio was good. I really did not enjoy that the rolls were double wrapped with rice paper, which made the roll too chewy. Crispy Calamari - $20 Rating (7/10) The flavor was solid, but it wasn't quite crispy enough. A lighter batter and maybe a touch more spice would help balance the slight fishiness of the squid Garlic noodles with five spice chicken - $21 Rating (5/10) The noodles weren't garlicky enough, and the chicken pieces were too thick and unevenly distributed. The chicken itself lacked distinct flavor. Curry Vegetables - $20 Rating (7.5/10) Good flavor, vegetables a little overcooked. A little oily. Good distribution of vegetables and tofu :) Curried Short Rib - $26 Rating (10/10) The beef was cooked super well and tender. The curry was rich in flavor but not overwhelming. It pairs perfectly with the garlic bread. Garlic bread - $5 Rating (10/10) Super light, crispy and flavorful. LOVE THIS BREAD. Luc lac "shaken beef" - $26 Rating (9/10) The beef was super tender and seasoned well! I loved the lemon pepper dipping sauce it cuts out all the fattiness. One point off because the meat could have been a fresher cut there was a light flavor. Quail - $11 Rating (9/10) The quail was super flavorful! The tableside flame presentation added a fun touch, and the fresh lemon pepper sauce was the perfect complement. read more

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It's been maybe 10 years since I was last here. Arrived at around 7pm on Friday and it was busy. Reservations are probably highly recommended as there were many large parties. Started with the Imperial Rolls - served hot. The chicken lollipops were also hot and crispy - hubs loves his chicken wings and he enjoyed these. The garlic crab was served with garlic noodles stir fried with the crab roe. Hubs enjoyed this dish as well. It was busy but we were checked on often. Looks like they have Haianese chicken on Fridays - quite a few tables ordered it and it looked good. Good reason to return to try next time. read more

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Service was friendly, but not very attentive. The food tasted below average and not worth the price. The drunken clams would have been very delicious if seasoned correctly, what a waste of very plumped clams because it tasted like cold nothings. I'm not sure if they had left out the vinaigrette or something.... The chicken lollipops had more batter than chicken and you get a very small piece of French bread for $6. The laksa was spicy and watery. The best was braised short ribs, which tasted like a thicker, creamier version of the laksa with alot more flavor. Other than that, Le Soleil was a disappointment for it looking so fancy from the outside. read more

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Even though it hasn't been around for as many years as some of the other businesses along Clement Street, I honestly cannot remember a time when Le Soleil wasn't here. In fact, my first visit actually came about before I even started Yelping! Yet, oddly enough, it took until these recent meals here for me to make my way back again. Not sure why that ended up being the case, especially since I had been wanting to come back, but the opening of their brand new spot in Stonestown seemed like the perfect opportunity to finally get this done for their original location! Almost as soon as you step inside, it's immediately apparent that Le Soleil is a lot nicer than your average Vietnamese restaurant. Rather than just your typical assortment of pho, vermicelli bowls, and rice plates, the menu covers a much wider swath of Vietnamese cuisine and even beyond (FWIW, they still have pho). Along with typical dishes like Imperial Rolls, Spring Rolls, Papaya Salad, Bun Rieu, and Bo Luc Lac (Shaken Beef), they also have more unique items, including Quail, Laksa, Curried Short Rib, Garlic Roasted Dungess Crab, Squid Ink Fried Rice, and even a few Chinese, Malaysian, and Thai dishes. -- CHICKEN & SHRIMP CREPE (Banh Xeo) with Mung Bean, Bean Sprouts, Coconut Milk, Fresh Vegetable, and Chili Nuoc Mam...$22 I've had both good and bad Banh Xeo dishes and, thankfully, this one ranks among the former. The crepe itself wasn't overly thick, which added to the crispiness, and was filled with a good amount of shrimp and chicken in it. -- LAKSA NOODLES with Tiger Prawn, Calamari, Tofu, Egg, Cucumber, Bean Sprout, Basil, Lemon, and Vermicelli Noodles...$20 I can't speak to how authentic this is, but it's no less tasty! Although I wish the noodles had a softer bite to them, I loved the seafood in this and the bit of richness in the broth. -- CRISPY NOODLES with Chicken, Shrimp, Vegetables, Egg Noodles, and Gravy...$20 Ehh...nothing special, but, to be fair, this isn't my kind of dish. The noodles were undeniably crispy and came topped with a generous amount of veggies and meat. However, this would've been better with egg noodles instead of the round vermicelli. -- IMPERIAL ROLLS - Pork, Mushroom, Carrot, Rice paper, Fresh Vegetables, and Chili Nuoc Mam...$13 Not great, but not bad either. The portion felt a little light, but I like that they included a mound of noodles as well. Also, even though the rolls tasted fine, I wish they had been crisped up a bit more (they were a little soft). -- TRADITIONAL PHO with Ribeye, Meatball, Brisket, Scallion, Onions, and Rice Noodles in a Beef Broth...$20 All in all, this was fine. As soon as they placed it down, I was excited by how much meat this had in it. Yet, at the same time, it was kind of a bummer that there didn't seem to be as much noodles in it. Plus, the broth, while flavorful, didn't have much body to it. -- CHICKEN LOLLIPOPS - Chicken Wings with a Sriracha Aioli...$14 I'm not sure if this is their most popular starter, but I can easily see why if it is! Sure, it's a little gimmicky, but each piece had a nice crunch when you bite into them. The aioli made for a nice dipping sauce as well, but the chicken was just as good on its own. -- GARLIC NOODLES WITH LEMONGRASS BEEF - Egg Noodles, Garlic, Scallion...$21 I'm conflicted on this one. In terms of flavor, this was pretty decent - the noodles were garlicky and the beef had a nice hit of lemongrass to it. On the other hand, the beef was slightly overcooked and I wish there had been more noodles. As several of my fellow Yelpers have mentioned, Le Soleil's prices do trend a bit higher, but it's still less than the likes of Gao Vietnamese Kitchen and I'd hardly call the menu "overpriced" either. Sure, a few dishes felt a little shy on value, but the taste of everything ranged from okay to great. It's just that more of them landed closer to "okay" than "great". Despite how I may not have been wowed by most of what I've had, I'd still be more than happy to come back again. Service here has been terrific each time I've been and I have a sneaky suspicion that what I've tried isn't necessarily the best that Le Soleil has to offer. In particular, their Curried Shortrib, Garlic Roasted Dungeness Crab, Shaken Beef, Claypot Rice, and Basil Chicken have all caught my eye, but I'm curious about others as well. If I could, THREE AND A HALF STARS would be perfect, but since I can't, I'm rounding down since Le Soleil feels closer to that than a four for now. read more

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Le Soleil always knocks it out of the park. I typically couch / preface my reviews with an acknowledgement that my rating for each business is relative to the location of the business but Le Soleil needs no so preface. They are good and would be a solid 5 no matter where they are located. Our first meal here was the Hainan chicken (not pictured). We stumbled in by chance that day and learned they only serve this on Mondays and Fridays until they run out, and it's not even on the menu. Apparently, it's so good that people learn about it through word of mouth and keep returning. It was the best I've had in the Bay Area, on par with Singapore locations and Savoy in LA. I guess preparing it correctly is labor intensive, which is why they only serve a limited number of plates on two days out of the week. So good (also expensive but can be shared). Portions are generous. The other options on the menu are more reasonably priced and on par with Richmond District prices. But the quality is so much better here. I could taste the "sea" in the laksa broth (we call it 鮮味 seen mei in Cantonese), indicating they put in the time to create the broth from simmering fish bones, shellfish shells, etc. This alone is a rarity and so good. The noodles were perfectly done and the soup was chock full of squid and shrimp. Onto the claypot rice. We were impressed by the amount of shrimp and lap cheong in it. The amount of sauce was perfect. It didn't have the burnt, crispy rice on the bottom (a little disappointed about that) and also came out relatively quickly, so this is different from the traditional Hong Kong claypot dishes that some of us may be more accustomed to having. Still, a solidly delicious dish and a hit with the kid. Very clean and beautifully designed. You can bring out of town guests here if you need to impress. Even the water tastes cleaner and better here. We've never had to wait for a table here, even though the restaurant does tend to fill up. read more

Le Soleil - Laksa Noodles - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Cozy spot at the very start of Clement St. Small restaurant, but their service is fast and the food is delicious! Super recommend the Luc Lac Shank Beef! Super tasty, tender and an amazing flavor! read more

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Came here for lunch on a weekday holiday and made a reservation at noon. When we arrived, it seems like making a reservation for lunch was kind of an overkill lol not many people there. The restaurant serves up a bit more upscale Vietnamese food than your typical pho and banh mi place. We tried the following items: Lollipop chicken: 5/5, OMG so good! Crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Super flavorful and it didn't really need any sauce. Do yourself a favor and get this! Quail: 5/5 A meal and a show! They brought out the quail on a plate and lit it on fire at table side, really brought out a smoky flavor. The quail itself had a nice marinade and was very flavorful. My second favorite dish of the meal. Garlic noodle with five spice duck: 3/5 its quite garlicky. The noodles broke apart too easily which might be an indication of being overcooked. The duck was lacking in flavor. Pineapple fried rice: 3/5 it was mediocre fried rice at best. The pineapples were sour, not sure if it was meant to be that sour. Chicken pho: 4/5 the broth was flavorful, I didn't try the noodle or the chicken so I can't say anything about them. But based on ten broth, I'd give it 4/5. Service was good. Overall, a satisfying meal and I'm looking forward to return! read more

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First time came here for dinner. Cuz mall restaurant was 1-2 hours waiting,, so we here,, walk right in n seat a table,, ordered squid fried rice, fry, veggie egg, eggroll, and the curry crab,, at market price $89 ,,, fried rice is good but not see any seafood blend into this dish,, lightly favor..no eggs ???!! Portion about 2 baby bowls size,,, the crab came out very hot in a clay pot like,, and this is also flavor very lightly,, its curry broth with stew vegetables,, it's good, but then the whole crab came out not meaty,, half of the crab was without meat in it,,, dot worth to try,, it came with few slices of garlic bread,,,, fried egg rolls r tiny tooooo... hmmm disappointing,,, my mouth didn't taste the taste of Vietnamese food... we won't be coming back.... read more

Great food, friendly staff, great experience! Lunch with friends tried the lollipop chicken wing, papaya salad, clay pot rice and the garlic noodles with lemongrass beef. All flavorful and delicious! The salad was nicely chilled and dressed well. A flavor bomb on the tongue. The lollipop chicken was sitting g as enjoyed the salad and was so hot, crispy and crunchy. I loved the spice of the batter so much I didn't even try the aioli. The clay pot was brimming with chicken, Chinese sausage, mushroom sticks, scallion and onion sauced well so it seeps onto the rice. I want another order for myself! Food is terrific try this restaurant for yourself. I'm coming back ne t trip to SF! read more

Le Soleil - Clay pot rice, after we already attacked it. I love lop Chong (sausage) and there was plenty. The chicken was so tasty. - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Neighborhood gem or hole in the wall Vietnamese / Chinese fusion restaurant. Service is always on point ! Food is always delicious! Portions are huge! Price is reasonable! My favorites are garlic noodles, chicken lollipops, and clay pot. However , everything is pretty solid. read more

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I really enjoyed the food at Le Soleil and everything we tried was delicious. The imperial rolls came with lots of fresh vegetables, butter lettuce, mint leaves, and pickled radish and carrot. Rolling everything together was fantastic and almost reminded me of bun khot lady. The lollipop chicken was not as big as Skydragon's version, but it was still crispy, flavorful, lightly battered, and not too oily. The pho risotto came with a full rib of fall-off-the-bone meat and sliced chilis, though it was not spicy at all. It was good but not something I would come back specifically for. The bo luc lac was the highlight, with super tender beef, sweet and salty flavors, lots of onions, and a rich brown sauce. It was absolutely delicious. My only complaint is the portion sizes. The food is definitely high quality, but the dishes are small. Enough to share between two people, but I still left a little hungry. Considering the price, it felt expensive for the amount of food you get. Service was great and I liked that they offer beer and wine. The ambiance is casual and a little loud since it is inside the mall, but there is plenty of seating. I also appreciated the thoughtful touch of having a handwashing sink outside the bathrooms. Overall, it is a well thought out restaurant with excellent flavors, just be prepared that portions run small for the price. read more

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When you get to be my age, it's great when a place opens a bit earlier for dinner: at 4:30. And it's nice when the service is helpful and attentive: as here. As to the food, large portions of food that hits the spot. A case in point is the imperial rolls which have a nice, meaty taste. And the thinly sliced carrots that comes with the rolls are obviously freshly prepared as they taste as carrots should. Lotus root salad with beef, lotus root, ginger and other stuff was a large portion of a lovely salad. My only quibble was that there was an excess of dressing that pooled at the bottom of the plate. A main of sea bass was well prepared. The lightly bread fish flaked at the touch of a fork and the broccoli florets and string beans beneath the fish were just cooked through. Again a quibble would be that excess sauce was beneath the vegetables. A very nice addition to may restaurant rotation. read more

I came here on Saturday night and it was crowded. We didn't reservations and we were seated at the window on a high top. There are 3 high top tables and the rest of the tables are lower/ average height. The table was wobbly so the lady who was serving us fixed it for us. I didn't know that you have to make reservations. Mom and I ordered Thai ice tea and they were a nice size bigger than other places. We had an order of the imperial rolls that came with lettuce noodles, mint and carrots with sweet sauce. We each ordered a noodle dish that was garlic noodles with chicken and crispy noodles with shrimp chicken and vegetables. The process for 2 people before tax was $70 after tip was $84 read more

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Growing up in the Richmond, I've always come here not the cheapest food but worth it read more

Le Soleil - Lemongrass chicken - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Le Soleil never disappointed. The one at Stonestown has a slightly different menu. Our friend ordered a bunch of dishes and they are all sooo good. The service is impeccable read more

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Slightly Upscale vibe here compared to most other family-run Vietnamese restaurants. Awesome food, Personable service, impeccably clean, well appointed bathrooms too! We came here for a simple meal.. nothing too fancy. Our choices were: Chicken Lollipops- wings skinned back and fried in a perfect crisp light batter, meaty and flavorful. I think of this as little teeny tiny chicken tomahawks! Loved this! BBQ Pork Spring Rolls - Definitely one of the better renditions we've had. I like it that they cut the rolls up into small bite sized chunks instead of halves that always seem a bit too large and break up all over the place when you bite into them. Not here. Just pop em in your mouth! Traditional Pho - The ribeye they provide in this dish was great, and made this the perfect main course for a foggy evening. We look forward to coming back here again soon! read more

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Amazingly DELICIOUS FOOD! Came for dinner today and everything was just absolutely delicious, and at a reasonable price point. We typically come for their Crabs w Garlic Noodles but we got lazy this time and decided on the Tiger Prawns w Garlic Noodles -- which is SO GOOD!!! The garlics noodles at Le Soleil is the best version that you'll ever have.., strong garlic fragrant, not greasy or soggy (so hard to do!) ... it's delish and perfecto! So many other restaurants offer good garlic noodles too but others' are so greasy and drenched in oil.... but not the Garlic Noodles at Le Soleil! Well Done! Quail -- it is a must get IMHO. So, they bring out the quail and do the finishing touch in front of you, where they would ignite the wine to give the quail that final burnt wine flavor... so YUM!! The quail is cooked perfectly, moist and juicy, and you can smell and taste that wine that was cooked during the final touch NICE!!! Lollipop Chicken -- It's chicken drumsticks with the meat turned inside out, then deep fried to a perfectly crisp outside and super moist and flavorful inside. One of my FAV dish here and somehow they make the outside so light and crispy!! Delicious Tofu and Eggplabt -- For veggies, we opted for the eggplant and tofu. I usually don't expect much from this dish but Le Soleil delivers again. It's cooked much better than other restaurants -- flavorful and again, Not Greasy!! I just hate it when my food is flavorful but drenched in oil... NOT HERE and I am so happy about that. Finally - they offered us complimentary ice cream to wrap up our dinner. Service is excellent here with nice ambience. Always good food, good service.... keeps us coming back for years!! Thanks Le Soleil!! read more

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This was our first time here for dinner. We ordered the spring roll, tiger prawns with garlic noodles, and the shaken ribeye steak. Everything was amazing. Great flavor and perfect spice. Would definitely come back and try other dishes. read more

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went for crab and told we had to order it ahead of time. THIS SHOULD BE NOTED ON THEIR WEBSITE MENU. Our meal was still very good hence 4 stars. service was average. wine-a small pour for the price. Food: table side flambé quail was tasty. House fried rice with duck/veggies was very good as was the shrimp meal (which came with very good garlic noodles). The curry veggies were very good--a bit too spicy for some. The pot they come in holds its heat so well that the broccoli started out undercooked and ended overcooked--LOL-very flavorful and plenty to share. too bad about the . read more

Fourth time visiting this restaurant in the past 12 months and each time we experienced well executed dishes and exceptional service. The lotus root salad, papaya salad, chicken lollipops, imperial rolls, tofu eggplant, flambé roasted quail, braised short rib, garlic noodle, and a clay pot rice dish were heavenly. James and his crew will meet, if not exceed, expectations. Highly recommend. read more

Highly recommend and can't wait to return. We had Calimari, Sizzling Beef, Spring Rolls, best Thai Ice Tea ever. Waitress was spectacular! read more

Le Soleil - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Looking for a place to have lunch I stumbled onto Le Soleil. Graciously greeted upon entering to be seated at a nice window table. Place was bustling yet our server's helpfulness regarding menu and her hospitality really made my first time experience golden. To start I had spring rolls ( fresh, cooked to a tender crisp with a savory mint dipping sauce). I chose Tofu hotpot filled with tofu and yummy chopped mushrooms in a mildly spicy broth. To compliment the meal I topped it with Thai ice tea, frothy and not too sweet. What a delight this experience was and a sure bet I will be returning. If your on Clement St. this is definitely a go to place. The unfortunate part is I did not have my phone so unable to take pics. Mea culpa,mea culpa. read more

Omg. We are hooked on the lollipop chicken. The food has been so good each time we've been back. That is actually twice in the past few days. We were planning on bringing some friends on Tuesday, but didn't note that they were closed on Tuesdays. The service was fantastic, they are attentive but not overbearing. The timing of the food was nicely paced and tables are set apart with soft lighting and nice music playing bin the background. So far, we've had the lollipop chicken, garlic noodles with lemongrass beef, curry shortribs, crispy egg rolls, fried calamari, squid ink fried rice. All were tasty, but so far the standouts are the lollipop chicken and the squid ink fried rice. We plan on trying pretty much everything.... We also heard they are opening a sister place in Stonestown! read more

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Really easy to get a seat. I don't really understand the need to do chicken lollipops tbh just fry that chicken but they fried it well Squid ink fried rice had nice little fried bits. - dunno if it's worth $20. Feel like their claypot rice is prob better bang for your buck at least based on picture (more meat) Seabass. Why do these places fry fish as little nuggets. And why was it over broccoli instead of gai lan or smth. Still good tho! Honestly everything tasted good and price point feels appropriate... wouldn't itch to go back tho read more

Le Soleil - Chicken Lollipops - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We went there for lunch midweek last week and although the food is delicious, the service has been so VERY rude and dismissive these past several lunch visits, we won't be returning, nor will we recommend this place to our friends and family. It's unfortunate, but luckily there are tons of other choices in the city. Never settle for disrespectful, poor service. Tant pis... read more

Best banh xeo I've had in the area. Perfectly crispy and flavorful. Everyone else in our party loved their dishes. There are also really good vegetarian options. The service is excellent -- waitstaff is very sweet and helpful! read more

I arrived one day for lunch right after opening and the restaurant was empty save for a couple staff members. I was surprised to receive a menu that only had a few items on it. Maybe the lunch menu is limited? The dishes are slightly more expensive than what I've seen elsewhere, but I was grateful for a place that serves Laksa since SF is sorely lacking on that front. The laksa was rich and savory, but nothing I would come back for. I may come back to try something else since the menu focuses on Vietnamese dishes. read more

Every dish we had here was either solid or fantastic! I wasn't sure from the name what kind of food they have here, but it's basically a taste of bold flavors from various Asian cuisines (Vietnamese, Malaysian, Thai, Hong Kong, etc). Here are my ratings of every dish we tried: Lollipop chicken: B Mushroom and tofu crepe: B Tofu claypot: B- Vegetable fried rice: B- Claypot rice: A Curried short ribs: A+ Beef stew: B+ Tiger prawns: B Claypot rice was great with the Chinese sausage and crispy bottom of the pot rice. Haven't been to Hong Kong before but it looks like how they make it in there. Curried short rib is fantastic, the beef is so tender and the curry compliments it so well. It's more of a Thai style curry soup. read more

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Hands down my favorite Vietnamese in SF. Fantastic Pho, and imperial rolls and the way staff are so sweet . 6 stars!

Food was very good, service was excellent. Since it was our first time here, we ordered a few dishes to try a little of everything. Crispy spring rolls, calamari and chicken lollipops were a hit. After being served these, I wanted to try everything on their appetizer menu. Then we had garlic noodles and curry short ribs. Great texture on the garlic noodles, be ready for strong garlic flavor. The curry short ribs was off the bone and a bowl of rice, naann, or bread to soak up the curry sauce would have been perfect. We'll be back with friends. read more

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One of the few weekday lunch options in the entire Richmond District, and an absolute delight. The modern Vietnamese food was flavorful and packed a lot of savory punch. Portions were plentiful, great for sharing. The staff was super friendly and talked us through the menu items. Decor is modern and black is the dominant color which is pretty chic. Can't wait to come back and try more dishes. read more

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We loved this restaurant! The lemongrass beef, squid ink fried rice and tiger prawns were so amazing. The young coconut drinks were also very delicious. Definitely will be visiting Le soleil again :) read more

Le Soleil is still our go to spot in Inner Richmond! Our favorite dishes are the tofu eggplant, laksa, and shrimp crab soup. The flavors, service, and ambiance are spot on. We tried the 5 spice garlic noodle this time, and didn't love it, but everything else was amazing as usual. read more

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