This restaurant is one of the best Vietnamese restaurant that I've been to in the Bay Area and I look forward to my large bowl of pho every Sunday. If you're in the area, trust me, stop by for a bite. The pricing is amazing and affordable despite being in a beautiful SF neighborhood, and the flavor is phoking on point. When/if I die.. I pray that there's a Thanh Thanh Cafe in heaven. read more

2026 update. I noticed Thanh Thanh now has a $28 prix fixe menu. Usually those are for higher end restaurants or during restaurant week. Not sure how they will make money off that because it's a bargain for a starter, popular plates like pho, garlic noodles, rice or vermicelli and a drink. But for lunch, I try not to eat that much. Today's order was a char grilled chicken over garlic noodles $19 + $2 egg. The effort was there. This was delish. The chicken had a smokey char-grilled taste, juicy instead with the right amount of glaze. The garlic noodles were desirable. They improved it since the last time I had this. Now it is more refined and more garlic taste. This was a solid meal. Service was fast as the restaurant was mostly full around 2pm. Good job everyone at Thanh Thanh Cafe. read more

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Service is very nice so it breaks my heart to give the rating I gave. Interior is less than bare bones but who cares? It's all about the food. The portions at this restaurant are the stingiest I've ever seen at a Vietnamese restaurant. In fact, they might be the stingiest I've every seen anywhere outside of a 5-star Michelin French restaurant. I'm not exaggerating: $0.25 - $0.75 food cost for a $14 plate price. That was a dollop of rice, generous iceberg lettuce, and literally 4 oz. meat. I know the cost of running a business in SF is tough, but this is insane. I predict this place won't exist by this time next year. You've got to be a literal reta*d to be a repeat customer. read more

Amazing service and delicious food! The staff was incredibly kind and accommodating - they even let us store our bikes indoors and continued serving us despite it being close to closing time. We ordered the beef pho and garlic noodles with chicken, and both were fantastic. The broth was incredibly rich and flavorful, and the chicken was exceptionally tender and well-cooked. Highly recommend this place! Great food, wonderful service, and a very welcoming atmosphere. read more

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Thanh Thanh Cafe's Pho is magical, a savory treat, With tender noodles and delicious meat! The Garlic Noodles have a wicked gleam, A buttery flavor like a foodie's dream! read more

Thanh Thanh Cafe - 5. Wonton Noodle Soup - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Got the tofu banh mi to go but snapped a quick pic and tried a few bites while fresh and warm. I was pretty underwhelmed to be honest. First off, the bread was a French roll instead of a baguette, so it was not that authentic. Secondly, the tofu was minced rather than cut into strips, so the tofu crumbles fell out of the banh mi. Additionally, the value wasn't up to par even for SF at a price of $13.99 before tax for a much shorter than average banh mi, which could potentially be attributed to the use of about 1/2 of a French roll rather than a standard full-sized baguette. Overall not thrilled by the banh mi here and think other places are better value. read more

Thanh Thanh Cafe - 49. Tofu banh mi - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Such a sweet what looks like a family owned Vietnamese restaurant in the outer Richmond. I haven't found Vietnamese food up to my liking in SF but really enjoyed this place and so far has been my favorite! Pricing is amazing and the amount filled me up! The service was super sweet too, the two workers were very nice and attentive, kept refilling water. They also have icecream for dessert! I'd come back and try more read more

Thanh Thanh Cafe - BBQ Pork Imperial Rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I happened to be in the area and stopped in for a great late lunch! The service was amazing and the flavors were on point. I will definitely be back. read more

Thanh Thanh Cafe - Beef Pho and Thai Iced Tea - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Whenever the weather is cold, I'm always feeling for fun and found this spot in the neighborhood. The broth was very flavorful, and we got the rare beef. The noodles were in generous portion, and the medium bowl filled us. They don't have the beef combo with tendons tribe, and brisket if you're used to that. But for the rare beef and a quick meal, it tastes pretty good. The broth could be hotter. read more

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Friendly staff, the soups here are served hot and are very flavorful. I had pho tai and it was the perfect portion, broth clean and anise-forward, and the beef was good! My partner had the won ton soup, her broth was so yummy, her face lit up at the first sip. We also shared imperial rolls that, although I enjoy eating it wrapped in lettuce, were also delicious, they are bite size so it's easy to eat and cool enough. They were also delicious. I will definitely be coming back some day! read more

Thanh Thanh Cafe - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I had this place saved forever and finally tried it. It's great! I got a medium house special noodle soup- hu tieu. So good! Flavorful and refreshing with fresh ingredients. The toppings were fresh too and the portion was perfect! The service was friendly and quick as well. Thank you Thanh Thanh cafe, I'll be back :) read more

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I ordered some pho to go and it was sooo good. The broth had great flavor. They were also so sweet and the restaurant is adorable. Absolutely coming back! read more

We were going to another place, but ended up here. I would not say that this place impressed me. We ordered two entires and one appetizer. The appetizer is literally just a few pieces of tofu with overly sweet bbq sauce. I would not recommend this dish. However, the both entires, a rice plate and garlic noddles, are pretty good. We enjoyed them both. The place is cute, very old-fashioned and family style. I might not consider coming back, but if you are in the neighborhood, it's a cute place to try. read more

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A kind & young gentleman took our order and gave us our food. Had the curry chicken noodle soup, banh mi, & shaken mushroom appetizer. Must try the shaken mushroom, I love shaken beef but this was so innovative. The texture was crazy good and flavorful. The curry chicken soup was almost addictive and the banh mi was packed. We tried to get banh just across the street but they were sold out already?? At ~1130am ..?? We're glad we found this place and possibly will be back! read more

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I was impressed by how clean and cozy it is, as well as the service and the good food.

Family-run, cozy little place with super friendly staff and a clean, no-frills vibe that's perfect for solo meals, quick lunches, or casual hangs. Pho broth is clear, deeply flavorful with that signature anise-forward kick that's not overpowering, served piping hot, decent portions, and tender rare beef in the pho tai that melts in your mouth. House special noodle soup and chicken noodle options get tons of love too. My standing order is the Bun Rieu, which is a tomato-based broth loaded with crab paste, fluffy pork/crab chunks, fresh veggies, and that perfect tangy-spicy umami loaded balance. Their Banh mi is generously stuffed, fresh, has earned a spot as my go to banh mi on Clement street. I can vouch for the vegan shaken mushroom appetizer which is a crispy, garlicky, innovative twist on shaken beef, imperial rolls/chả giò, a perfect crispy appetizer, wrap 'em with lettuce and noodles for the full experience. Vegan items are clearly labeled and solid (tofu vermicelli, veg curry noodle soup). Portions are generous, prices stay reasonable--full pho or combo under $20 easy. It can get busy during peak lunch/dinner on Clement (waits possible, but turns over quick), and street parking is the usual hunt--circle or use nearby lots. But none of that dims how consistently excellent it is. Authentic, flavorful, comforting Vietnamese that punches above its weight. read more

3.5 stars, if we could. The banh mi was *quite* good- the bread crust crispy but not requiring future dental work. The imperial rolls had an odd flavor to them. The pho was so-so, I hate to say. As if pho isn't one of their specialties- perhaps the banh mi or other dishes? I would come here again if in the area. Staff were super nice and friendly. Ambiance fine for a neighborhood place. I'd def return for the banh mi. read more

I have been on the hunt for good pho in SF for years. It was such a cold and rainy day, that hot soup was on our agenda. My friend and I found this restaurant online and decided to give it a try. The staff were friendly and the restaurant was clean. Below outlines what we ordered: Bun bo hue x2: 3/5, I had high expectations for this place, given the highly rated reviews, however it fell quite short from my expectations. The soup was quite watered down and you can clearly tell from the image that it was lifeless. It lacked flavor and most of all spice. BBH is known to have a harmious blend of many different flavor profiles from spicy, sour, sweet, salty, umami, with a strong lemongrass presence. It lacked all of that. In addition, the typical bbh has pork cubes and pork knuckle, but this one only had a few pieces of sliced pork and beef. I understand the cost to run a restaurant is expensive and labor + groceries are not getting any more affordable, however at the very least, the broth definitely needs work. Imperial rolls: 5/5, appetizer was great. i really liked the vermicelli noodles. It was refreshing when dipped in their ?house-made fish sauce. The imperial rolls were hot and can tell it was made to order. Of note: Tea was great and the Vietnamese coffee had a good condensed milk to coffee ratio. read more

Thanh Thanh Cafe - imperial rolls - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Excellent service from the younger guy working the front of the house. He was super kind and attentive. I tried the vegetable noodle soup because I was interested in trying the vegan shrimp. I'm not vegan but that was a solid meal. read more

Thanh Thanh Cafe - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Update - Thank you Vivian for the positive message and support of my mistake. The bill was correct so this is a five star experience! I have updated the below review. Quality/Quantity - #19. Lemongrass Chicken Vermicelli - Wow, this was AMAZING!! Not sure how authentic this is...? I have never had a version like this. Had a good kick/spice to it. Good. Huge pieces of romaine lettuce, but I was still able (barely) to eat it without cutting or biting it in half. House Special Noodle Soup - Ordered a large, but a medium came out. They offer to change the medium to large, but I knew my guest would not be able to finish. I was distracted as my guest wanted a drink/dessert from next door, Honey B Tea. Atmosphere - Small local business. Indoor and a few outdoor seats. Open 6 days a week from 9:30am to 6pm, closed Mondays. A clean organized unisex bathroom. Service - Good. The team checked up on us often. Very friendly and welcoming. Price - $35 + generous tip. Owner Suggestion - Congrats on your success since 2017. Don't worry, we will still be customers as your food is really good. :) read more

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Picked up the combo sandwich. The service was great and the food was delicious. We've also had the beef and pork vermicelli. While I was there today, there was a rude customer. That demanded her drinks had not been served, and they had been waiting a while. This is a small family own and run business. You have 1 person answering phones, taking order, making drinks, bagging to go orders, helping serve food, and working the register. Be patient. The young man handled it very professionally. The old gentleman was going from the kitchen and bring food to the table. Give them a break. I love this place and will be visiting more often to support local business. read more

This place is so cute and my pho was flavorful. Their noodles also tasted fresh as well. We came here for restaurant week and we sat outside because we had an our little dog with us which was fine they were very accommodating. It's just two small tables that sit outside on the sidewalk but it's not that busy of a street where there's constant foot traffic so it was actually a really nice day to eat outside. Will definitively come here again. Their mushroom appetizer was so delicious as well as their spicy wontons. read more

Thanh Thanh Cafe - Special beef pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Have to start out by saying this place was an awesome go to restaurant, I loved everything we had ordered and it was awesome to hear that we were the first customers to try there new dish, the wonton with chili oil ! Great tasting wontons with a little spice on top, although the picture has 3 wontons, it comes with 4 ! A well balanced and tasty appetizer, a dish to be ordered again. Great service and all staff were very nice. There were 2 outdoor seating tables and about 10ish tables inside the cafe. Great experience and can't wait to get back there ! read more

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I go here for their pork sandwich. Get the fried egg in it too and you'd be golden. The service here is warm and welcoming. Order ahead if picking up read more

great casual spot with a decent amount of labeled vegan options! the staff were really friendly and the food is reasonably priced, especially for the portions. read more

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Incredible local gem! We dined on the Prix Fixe menu for restaurant week, and absolutely loved the food. The appetizers of shaking mushrooms tasted SO MEATY and delicious, and the vegan imperial rolls were incredible. My main of garlic noodles with marinated tofu had so much depth of flavour and delicious umaminess. The service was quick and personal, and I could not think of literally anything else I could ask for. We will definitely be coming back here!! read more

Delicious food. Friendly kind people. The Vietnamese ice coffee is my favorite out of all the restaurants I have tried in SF and Peninsula.

Thought I had reviewed this long ago because this is our go-to Vietnamese place in the city! The food is consistently good and the family that runs it is just absolutely wonderful. We've been coming here maybe at least once a month since 2020 and we're still not tired of it. Anytime we come back from a hiking trip or travel, our first meal home is here. I'm vegetarian and the owners are mostly vegetarian too! It explains why their vegetarian Bún bò Huế is sooo good. It's spicy, it has this delicious, complex umami broth, there are always tons of fresh vegetables (still crunchy and sweet), and I love the amount of variety in tofu and soy protein they put in! A lot of places serving veggie pho and the like are petty lazy and just cut up some soft tofu slices at most, but at Thanh Thanh, they give you fried bean curd strips, fried tofu slices, some soy beef slices, faux shrimp...etc. This is one of the only places I've been as a vegetarian where I didn't feel like my food is second class or an afterthought. My husband likes getting their beef combo pho and also their BBH. Their banh mi is also delicious! French bread is always soft and warm on the inside, but nice crisp crust when you bite in. Pickled veggies are done right, and they pack it with your preferred filling (veggie ham or curry tofu for me). We also like the Vietnamese coffee a lot. The restaurant is pretty no-frills, just really simple, and why do you need more? The food is good, the people are wonderful, and you feel like you're eating with family. Prices have increased by $5 on average per dish since 2020, but we are more than happy to support this business as long as we can. I'll remember to take more photos next time and not immediately devour everything lol. read more

Thanh Thanh Cafe - takeout veggie BBH - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The older gentleman who served us was friendly, however the experience quickly went downhill at checkout. My husband paid via credit card and before he had the chance to reach for cash to tip, the young woman held up the receipt and loudly asked, "You don't want to tip??" It was rude, unprofessional, and clearly meant to embarrass us in front of the other customers. Mind you, we only placed one order of shrimp spring rolls, which were mediocre at best, and were in and out within 15 minutes. Tipping is not mandatory and should not be treated as such. While we won't be returning to this establishment, we hope she learns from this feedback and is more respectful towards customers moving forward. ***EDIT, MINUS 1 STAR Vivian, Had your concern genuinely been about customer satisfaction, a more appropriate and professional question would have been, "How was your service today?" Based on how you've approached dissatisfied customer reviews in the past, accusing them of lying and attempting to justify the establishment's poor service, it's clear you could benefit from some coaching in customer relations. I've worked in fast food myself and would be happy to offer basic advice, especially since your business seems to rely heavily on tips to stay afloat. Remember, you can't serve mediocre food and be rude to customers, it's bad for business. All the best in to you in your growth journey. read more

I never have or seen a burnt Banh Mi before in my life. Today I came here at 11:40am and the front lady said that they were short of staff and that I needed to wait 20 minutes for my order. I was being very patient and waited for my Banh Mi for at least 30 minutes. I got back to work and I saw that the Banh Mi was burnt. Also I indicated that I didn't want jalapeños and veggies on side. I was so upset that I drove all the way to here for a burnt Banh Mi. I am allergic to jalapeños/spicy stuff and she mixed it in the veggies. What a waste of time and money. :( I definitely will not come back to this place again. read more

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A little cozy Pho spot located near the corner. The restaurant is really clean. Seems that it's a family owned place, possible a father and son duo? They're both really nice and kind. I got the Beef Pho, which hit the spot on a cold day. I also got the pork banh mi, which was good as well. If I was ever in the area again, I'd come back and recommend you to give it a try as well. read more

Thanh Thanh Cafe - Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

First time coming here with my family. My kids are picky so pho is always a great. My kids had the beef all pho and we got the spicy combo and the flavor of the broth was great . The imperial rolls fire!! Great place for pho read more

Thanh Thanh Cafe - Great Pho - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Love this local spot for - variety of Vietnamese dishes. But first and foremost this is my go-to for deliciously umami pho that warms your body and soul. The lunch plates are filling and affordable. Fast and friendly service makes this casual dining restaurant a winner. read more

Thanh Thanh Cafe - BBQ chicken Imperial Roll & BBQ Chicken rice plate - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The only way to describe this place is that it goes the extra mile. Every item is so surprising in its quality, and this is the friendliest staff I've encountered. It is so refreshing to see a place go above and beyond and make everything special. read more

Thanh Thanh Cafe - Passion fruit orange juice - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

this place is consistently yummy and good. (im' saying it again because it's become my favorite restaurant NOW) this time I had the rice porridge with chicken and thousand year old egg, chili wontons, spring roll with shrimp. it was ALL beautifully seasoned and SO YUMMY. they waitstaff were attentive and even the older gentleman came out to say hello to us (I am thinking he is the owner?). LOVE THIS PLACE. definitely my GO TO for rice porridge now too because IMHO it's better flavor than the Chinese places. read more

the best banh mi in sf. the pho is slightly too salty for my taste but the staff is soooo kind and the banh mi is literally perfect.

Pho that hits the spot after a long night out. Fair prices, fast service, comforting food. Highly recommend Thanh Thanh Cafe. Support this small family owned business! read more

Thanh Thanh Cafe - Vietnamese Near Me - San Francisco, California

This restaurant was really good :) both the food, the service and the decor. Had called in to reserve our family of 7 and they said sure. 10 mins later we came and our table was ready. Service was very prompt and asked us for drinks and appetizers. After ordering our main dishes it took about it would seem like 5 mins for our foods to come to our table. Both spring rolls, shrimp and the other one beef were super delicious and fresh. The beef stew pho was super good with tender beef. My nieces ate the chicken noodle pho right away and declared that is the best soup ever! lol. My wife's vermicelli was good and the chicken was super good and seasoned correctly. After they started asking and taking our plates away and they even gave my nieces a small bag of gummy fruit snacks. I will recommend and come with other family members more in the future. Thank you! read more

I've been going to Thanh Thanh, a Richmond SF institution, for years. And like many others, primarily for their famous Banh Mi / sandwiches that folks used to drive down for from all over the Bay Area. Not sure if that's still a thing under the new ownership but I can vouch that the Tofu Banh Mi is still amazing (maybe even better!). The inside is basic with seating for 20 but I'm pretty sure the bulk of the business is to-go. But on this day I happened to walk by early (they open at 930am on most days) and decided to try the Vietnamese breakfast... Pork Congee with a 1000y Old Egg. Also got the Vietnamese Coffee (available cold but I asked for it hot on this cold, foggy SF morning). If I'm in the mood for Congee I always go for the less common Vietnamese or Thai versions. Chinese places (with a couple of exceptions) produce huge batches of it daily and tend to treat it more as a staple. The Congee is a healthy portion that could perhaps even be shared by two unless you're very hungry. Rice, minced pork, chicken soup base, 1000y old egg, a drizzle of scallions and cilantro with just the right amount of salt (for me). All the ingredients tasted very fresh which is key with a simple dish like Congee. And although I tend to add condiments (Sriracha, Soy sauce etc) this Congee was just great as is. More on the 1000y old aka Century egg that is commonly used in Chinese and Vietnamese cuisine. It's basically a preserved egg which gives the egg white a gelatinous texture and leaves the yolk soft. The taste and texture goes very well with the congee and I highly recommend it. Vietnamese coffee is strong, uses condensed milk and a predetermined amount of sugar. I suppose those things can be adjusted on request but I recommend trying the default preparation at least once. Overall 5/5 for both the Congee and the Vietnamese coffee. And in general I'd give them a 5 star rating for their Banh Mi which is what they are best known for but that doesn't extend to Pho which is above average .. maybe a 3.5/5. read more

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One of my favorite neighborhood spots. All of the employees are super nice, the food is great, and they're quick. The restaurant is small, no frills, but that makes it all the better. I will always come back! read more