Restaurant is located in Valencia and parking around this area is always hard to find. We were hungry for something hearty but healthy at the same time. After a long walk around Dolores park and looking at stores, we decided to try this place. Restaurant is small but cute. The aroma as you enter the restaurant made you very hungry! The man who greeted us was very nice. We sat by the window. it was not busy at all. Place is clean and quiet. They only had another couple there when we came in. We are a sucker for string beans and eggplant, so we ordered chicken with string beans and eggplant with spicy sauce and basil, rice on the side. The chicken was tender and the beans were cooked just right and still crispy. The sauce was tasty with the soy flavors. I love the eggplant! It had a lot of umami and the sauce was just delicious. It is a little thick but that's why you have the rice to soak it in. The basil also stood out. It was refreshing to your palette, a well composed dish. The portion was also huge so that was a plus!!! I usually order pho, but since this restaurant had other dishes in the menu, we were curious to try it. Glad we did because it was really amazing! We had plenty of leftovers for next day. Will come back to try their Pho. read more

Thanh Tam II - Chicken with String Beans - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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While I usually only come here for the absolutely delicious Pho, specifically the seafood combo noodle soup made with Chicken Bone Broth and various varieties of their Beef Pho I which I normally eat alone taking myself on my own little lunch or dinner dates I have eaten here with friends and tasted their other cuisine which is just as delicious as their Bone Broth Pho. The place is small, intimate with limited seating so if you are planning on arriving with a group of 4 or more make sure you show up before or after the peek crowded lunch and dinner hours. Which is usually between 11am and 1 pm for the lunch crowd and around 6 pm for the dinner crowd. The staff don't rush, the art and furniture gives a traditional Vietnamese feel to it. You can have water or hot tea to drink though unlike more fancy Vietnamese restaurants the hot tea is served in the same type of glass as the water instead of a traditional tea mug so make sure it's cooled enough before having some or you may burn yourself unintentionally. The service is fast, the ingredients fresh, at first I thought the service was somewhat abrasive but I was simply misinterpreting the more casual atmosphere and type of place with abrasiveness. The staff are all very nice and direct and if you become a regular they will quickly know your "usual" including any preferences (for me it is the Seafood Combination Noodke Soup OR the Rare Steak and Flank Beef Noodle Soup always with hot tea) and I always come prepared to tip well. One thing that I also like about this place is it's prices. It's pretty affordable and reasonable and ideal for its location in the heart of the Mission a block away from the transportation hub at 16th&Mission. My huge bowl of Pho normally is around $17-$18, most drinks don't surpass $5 and all their entrees are around the same price range with a few around the $22 range but the portions are excellent for solitary dining or for sharing. I haven't tried some of their famous appetizers yet that almost everyone around me seems to order but the time will arrive eventually. Their bathroom is gender neutral and single stall and clean and nestled in the back which just adds to the comfy homely feeling combined with the friendly casual employees. They accept cash and every form of payment too so don't shy away if all you have is cash or you don't have any cash. I have quickly become a regular here and often come here 2-3 times a week for a late lunch or early dinner. read more

Both the Eggplant rice dish and the tofu banh mi came out looking like a million bucks. The banh mi was crunchy, the jalapenos packed a kick and the cilantro was fresh. The tofu itself was ok, could use a bit of flavor. Eggplant went well with rice, though it can use a little more flavor and little less sugar. The jasmine tea was nice and served in a tall glass. read more

Thanh Tam II - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Extremely solid spot. Their rice plates are very tastey and generous and has an option to do extra meat, which for meeting macro goals is pretty great and overall healthy. Their bahn mi's are pretty great too. The pho in my opinion is alright, nothing special, but also not bad. This is probably one of my most frequently visited spots in the Valencia district just due to how quick and good the food is, and their options are relatively healthy. The service is exceptional too, never had an issue, and everything is always on time. read more

Take out review for their rare beef ans tendon noodles. This Vietnamese restaurant is pretty hard to get to since all the parking nearby is nearly impossible to get. The bike lanes are taking over SF. Okay so the restaurant looks dingy and unclean and their menus are sticky. The guy was unfriendly and the portion was small. Felt like it was a little below average with their food. I would skip this place and go for somewhere where they have more customers and fresher food. read more

Thanh Tam II - Take out - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

We came in on a Saturday night, plenty of seating the ONLY challenge was to find parking in the area. I'm from the South Bay and the broken rice plates and vermicelli bowls are always consistent in flavor. This place satisfied the craving, but the flavor tasted off this includes the pork chop, beef and shrimp. Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings - Fresh, crispy, flavor was not there, I'd pass on this Anyways, I suggest y'all trying the other items on their menu, they may specialize in everything other than their BBQ and wings read more

Fire. Cute little hole in the wall with cute old man running things. Very cozy and lowkey vibes. Got the egg rolls, spicy lemongrass beef vermicelli bowl, and large pho with steak & flank. It was definitely too much food for two small women, but it was delicious! The pho was good- the broth was not super rich, but it was well spiced and had a HUGE serving. Comes with your usual toppings. Nothing outstanding, but very solid. The vermicelli bowl was great- I haven't had this peppery savory flavor much when having Vietnamese food, so I really enjoyed it. Huge serving as well with lots of veggies! The beef was very tender. Saved the best for last-- the egg rolls were awesome. I don't love fried food, but these have me wanting to go back for me right now. They have a fun breaded(?) crispy exterior and are packed with filling, unlike the small and skinny egg rolls you typically get at restaurants. Very affordable and super quick service. I will definitely be back!! read more

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Good food and friendly service. Parking is a bit difficult but otherwise would be back . read more

Thanh Tam II - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Attentive servers. I got wonton with egg noodles and the broth was so flavorful. Thank you! Only reason it's not 4 is because it's compact a lot of people had to leave cause no room but the food is def worth it if you can grab a table read more

Had a great quick lunch here. I ordered pork with egg roll vermicelli. The fish had lettuce, cucumber, mint and carrots. Service was quick and there were many available tables. The ambiance is quiet with lots of tables close to each other in the Mission. read more

Pleasant surprise. We had the pork chops & chicken with vegetables which were both quite nice. The chicken tasted like they were from a Chinese restaurant bookmarking this place incase i'm back In the neighborhood. read more

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Temporarily closed due to roach infestation and other health issues. Temporarily closed due to roach infestation and other health issues. read more

Thanh Tam II - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I had the seafood soup with egg noodle. The broth was tasty and glistened. The single piece of shrimp was delicate and tender. The single piece of cuttlefish was delicate and tender. The single slice of fish cake was delicate and tender. I think you get the point why 4 not 5 stars. At $14.95, that's a lot for 3 pieces of seafood. read more

Thanh Tam II - Seafood noodle soup - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Came here with no line on a Tuesday dinner. Good: - Pho bowl came out so quickly! We ordered and five minutes later it was ready to go - I liked the chicken pho here a ton it was different than I expected and had a lot of flavor - Good portion sizes and prices, really good value Bad: - Service was minimal and the place was small Overall I enjoyed coming! Would come again read more

Thanh Tam II - Chicken Noodle Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Delicious place with massive portions of diverse Vietnamese fare! Came here with a friend who rec'ed it! Ambience - 7/10 -- Small hole in the wall place with tables quite close together. At one point, a group of 12+ came in and they combined a bunch of tables. Service - 8/10 -- Timely service, considering how crowded it is! Just one guy as waiter, very pleasant and friendly. Having our water pitcher was helpful! Quality - 9/10 -- Delicious! Got a large bean-sprout-filled dish (bánh xèo) and a large beef combo pho. Either could be a meal for two people! Value - 10/10 -- Large portions, very filling! Overall - 9/10 -- Greatly enjoyed this place, highly recommend, especially when less crowded! read more

Thanh Tam II - crepe bánh xèo - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Hubby and I needed a quick lunch but I didn't feel like eating Mexican or American food so I ended up choosing this place. We ordered grilled pork & egg roll vermicelli noodle and the special combination beef noodle soup. Our food arrived about 5 minutes later. In terms of flavor, I thought the vermicelli noodle was just okay. The egg roll wrapper was quite hard (didn't look like the traditional egg roll wrapper that you can find at other Vietnamese restaurants) and the dipping sauce that came with this dish was bland. I wanted to add more flavor to this dish but I didn't see any fish sauce on any of the tables. No comment on the beef noodle soup since I don't eat beef. read more

Thanh Tam II - Grilled pork & egg roll vermicelli noodle - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Legit Pho soup - service was prompt and friendly. Place is small, clean and noise level acceptable to have a conversation.

Solid quick spot for Viet food in the Mission! Came here on a Tuesday night and ordered the Pho Dac Biet and Grilled 5 Spice Chicken Over Rice. The pho broth was quite flavorful and good beefy taste. There was a fair amount of beef too, some fatty and some more lean. Noodles were on the firmer side, which I prefer. I liked the chicken rice plate a bit more though--you could really taste the char on the chicken, and the fish sauce added a nice sweet/sour to the dish. It did feel like the chicken wasn't freshly cooked though and may have been sitting out. Service was quick and a good amount of seating inside read more

Thanh Tam II - Grilled 5 Spice Chicken Over Rice - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I look forward to having extra time when I'm heading to a Warriors game so I can enjoy this wonderful restaurant. The food is authentic, freshly made and DELICIOUS! read more

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This place has become a staple of mine whenever I'm in the city. Ordered the lemongrass chicken with vermicelli and the pork chop rice plate and both were so fresh and flavorful! Flavor bombs all around The portions are smaller than other Vietnamese places but I think they're the perfect size. And food comes out fast :D read more

Thanh Tam II - Grilled Pork Chop Over Rice - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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We came in by accident as we were just hanging around that area. We liked what we ordered, nothing special though. The meat is clean, flavorful, and savory. The soup is clear, thick, and nourishing. People here were efficient, but not too communicative and warming. The place itself is like a typical Asian restaurant. Will I come back here for the food, probably not. It serves the people around well. read more

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This place was almost full when we arrived, and it's for good reason! I appreciated the kind service here; the waiter easily remembered our orders despite some criteria like no cilantro and onions. The portions here are HUGE! We got spring rolls to share and a medium pho tai each, and I left the restaurant feeling bloated. My one gripe is that there wasn't too much meat in my pho! read more

Thanh Tam II - Spring Rolls Pho Tai - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Service was pleasant here, friendly and timely. Walking into the shop you know it's definitely not a frills restaurant, you aren't paying for the decor and internals so the taste better be good. And it damn well is! Ordered the egg rolls. They were a good size, honestly kinda full off eating one to start. The pho was massive and filled the rest of me up. Could no way finish the broth. I opted for a chicken broth base to make it a bit lighter and the taste was very homely. Nothing to be wowed about but a solid hearty meal. Will be back because their egg and meat on rice looked frickin amazin read more

Thanh Tam II - Seafood pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I always get the lemongrass tofu, so flavorful. Also the pho slaps. Really consistent neighborhood spot.

I LOVE Vietnamese food, and had been really excited to try Thanh Tam II but was pretty disappointed by the experience. We ordered pho and the friend pompano to share; the pho was not super flavorful, meat was chewy, and noodles overcooked. The pompano was actually just raw in the middle and still cold (I assume it's frozen before), so we pointed it out to the server and he took it back in. When he brought it out again, I thought it was a new fish, but turns out they just refried it and flipped it over to make it look like it was different. Honestly I wasn't too mad cause it was kinda funny, but the fish itself didn't have much meat and was overcooked after the second fry. read more

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This is my go to spot in my neighborhood when I need some Vietnamese food. This place is pretty tiny so I wouldn't say it's good for groups. Service is very fast here and it can get busy during lunch hour. Something I notice is they don't tend to be very guest oriented. I've never experienced this, but I've seen them move parties of 2 sitting at a 4 top, to a smaller table after they're already seated to make room for bigger parties at a 4 top. I also observed them asking a single person to move 2 times to make room for bigger parties. My guess is they don't want a wait to start. Although this wasn't my experience, seeing them do this was concerning for me because I know I wouldn't be okay with being asked to move so many times. read more

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BESTTT PHO in town!!!!! Service is amazing as always !! Every dish I have tried here is amazing !! read more

Thanh Tam II - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place can best be described as a hole in the wall. Among the many bustling shops on Valencia Street, Thanh Tam II blends into the background with its unassuming exterior and modest interior. But don't let that fool you--this is one of my favorite pho spots in the Bay Area. Our waiter, who might have been the owner or manager, was a character in the best way. He didn't write down a single thing we ordered--a habit that always makes me nervous--but he nailed it perfectly. The man clearly knows the menu inside and out and handled everything with confidence and class. One of the hallmarks of a great pho place is how quickly the food arrives. At Thanh Tam II, it was almost shockingly fast--within three minutes of ordering, our steaming bowls of pho were on the table, exactly as we'd requested. We had barely settled into our seats before the food was ready. The pho itself? Classic, comforting, and satisfying. The soup was flavorful, and the prices were even better. Amid the hustle and bustle of Valencia Street, Thanh Tam II is a quiet treasure. If you're in the area, I can't recommend it enough. read more

Ordered take out from here. Pick up was simple, service was quick. They have a lot of tables for dine in but most people were there for takeout. Ambiance is more old school than the other spots around. I ordered the grilled beef and shrimp vermicelli noodle. Meat was flavorful leaning towards sweet but the beef was tougher than I expected. The ratio of noodles to everything else was off. Lots of noodles compared to the vegetables and meat portions. read more

Thanh Tam II - Grilled beef and shrimp vermicelli - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I came in with two friends after spending the morning at Dolores nearby! We were given a seat quickly after walking in. At first glance, it seems like a typical no-frills restaurant. The prices are pretty reasonable, although it seems like they were raised recently (the online menu prices even from a few months ago are a dollar or two less). I had a Pork Banh Mi, and my friends both got a rice plate with grilled chicken and spring rolls. My banh mi had decent amount of pork and red onion with a small mix of cucumber, jalapeño, shredded carrot, and cilantro. Overall a a good value and a convenient location for a quick meal. read more

Overall, my time at Thanh Tam II was alright. I got the hot & spicy beef soup, it was pretty solid. Not that spicy though! I definitely had to add a lot of sriracha to notice the heat. Overall, the soup wasn't very flavorful even with the accoutrements. My friend got the grilled beef and shrimp noodle dish and enjoyed it. Inside, we got seated immediately, although it was a bit busy at 7pm on a Tuesday. Our server was friendly and helpful. My biggest complaint is that throughout the meal one of the employees was sorting/drying dishes in the middle of the eating area and it was really loud and distracting. I actually laughed a couple times because I thought it was some weird "bit." Additionally, in the middle of our meal, the rolled out the compost bin through the center of the restaurant and it was so filled with food scraps that the lid was propped open and I could smell it. The deeper I get into this review the more I wonder why I didn't rate it two stars, but I think the saving grace here is the "hole-in-the-wall" charm and no-BS vibe overall. read more

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You wouldn't think much of it walking by, but if you're looking for some comfort food of the South East Asian traditions, look no further. These folks serve authentic Vietnamese cuisine with a full menu ranging from Banh Mi sandwiches (tofu, chicken, steak or pork), BBQ plates to Spring rolls and Pho. They also have chow mein or chow fun, wonton soups and fried rice options on the menu. The best things about this place? Family owned. The service is on point and the food is appropriately priced. Not one of them fancy new age Asian fusion food spots. There are no games being played, no performances, no gimmicks. All the way legit. Vegetarians: order the spicy lemongrass tofu Everyone else: try the deep fried quail. A delicacy! Oh, yeah. I recommend you Bring cash. They take card but don't accept Apple Pay. No big deal but still...you should know ahead of time. read more

Thanh Tam II - Steak & tripe. Halfway smashed on. Soup-er good! - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Ordered the hot and spicy vegan bowl and it was great. Perfect for a rainy SF day. It was not as spicy as I'd hoped - actually it was not spicy at all but the chili oil sauce solved that problem. The portion size was really big! It was fairly busy for a Friday afternoon but not over crowded. The service was quick. read more

Thanh Tam II - Hot and spicy vegan noodle soup - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

My friend and I were looking for a place to eat nearby and happened to stumble upon Thanh Tam II which looked like a little hole in the wall from the outside so we knew it had to be good. We were seated super quickly and the staff was very friendly. We started off by splitting some egg rolls as an appetizer and it was hands down the best egg roll I've ever had. It was so crispy and bursting with flavor. I also ordered the grilled beef and shrimp over rice and it exceeded my expectations. The beef was so tender and flavorful I didn't want my meal to end. I would definitely come back here in the future. read more

Thanh Tam II - Grilled Beef and Shrimp over Rice - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Overall, pretty solid Viet food in the heart of the Mission. My friend and I both ordered the beef pho, which was solid. While the spot on the outside looks a bit hole in the wall, the prices are definitely not...$18 for pho is crazy but I guess that's the going rate these days. Service was friendly and prompt. I've walked by this place a million times and never really gave it a second glance but I was pleasantly surprised. I may or may not be back since $18 for pho hurts my soul read more

I wanna just say I only order the Canh Chua here so my review is solely based on that lol. I ordered it to go and for pick up and it was some of the best I've ever had. They give you a hearty serving with all the right vegetables and if I had some rice it could've lasted me 2 days. There's a good amount of catfish in there also, which tasted perfect to me. I was craving a home cooked meal and this is the closest thing I've had in SF. Everyone in the kitchen is also very Vietnamese which was nostalgic and comforting to hear in the city!! read more

This is a small, unpretentious Vietnamese restaurant with good quality food. If you order the smaller size of the combination beef pho, you'll get an unpretentious bowl with a reasonable quantity of meat, the tendon attached to the fatty brisket, no tripe, not an overwhelming quantity of noodles, tasty broth. A good bowl, a decent bowl. Another time I tried a bbq meat/shrimp/rice plate. Vietnamese bbq is very plain, and that's what I got here: thin slices of meat, very nicely grilled, textured and not dull; same with the shrimp; on steamed rice. Simple and satisfactory. read more

The bbq is something I will absolutely come back for. We ordered the pork and shrimp bbq dish and I wish we ordered another. The meat was so tender and flavorful! Only con was that they only gave us 3 shrimp:/ The steak and flank noodle was so tasty and satisfying on a windy evening and the flavor was incredible. High on my favorite pho places in the city. The place looks tiny from the outside but is actually quite spacious and we were sat immediately on a weekday at 7:30pm. Service was fast and very accommodating:) read more

Thanh Tam II - Rare steak and Flank noodle soup (Pho Tai Nam) - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Food is delicious and the service is very personable. We will always be loyal customers!!

Huge, delicious portions, fast service and no frills interior got this spot added to our faves. We ordered the banh xeo to share and it honestly got us 2/3rd full before our main entree came. The pancake was half a foot long and came with a lot of fresh veggies, so good! Next, we got lemon grass pork vermicelli bowl & combination pho noodle soup. Only finished one of the two and took the second home. For $60 with tax and tip , taking an untouched entree back home, this is great value. Will be coming back to try the other items! read more