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    3.8 (949 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Xa Xiu Pork Banh Mi
    Liliana H.

    Wonderful, kind and quick service. Line forms but it goes quickly. Everything I've tried has been amazingly good and they are nice to add chilli sauce upon request if you like things spicier. Good ambiance with cool Lofi music and people do enjoy eating at the restaurant. Personal new fav is the hue rolls. I love the banh mis and cannot finish it so it's always nice to have a second later lunch with my other half. My go to when I come to the office!

    Lemongrass Pork Shoulder and Cha Gio
    Renee J.

    Excellent lunch in FiDI SF. Great smokey flavors. Tender meats and fish. Large portions. Very friendly service- always smiling and efficient. Casual tables inside.

    Lemongrass Tofu Banh Mi
    Suraj P.

    Pretty solid sandwich and it was loaded with fillings! The sauce was really tasty as well. When I got to the location for lunch it was really busy, but the service was still super fast considering the amount of people waiting. They have a small seating area inside but all of the seats were taken. I would go back for lunch when I am in the office!

    Bun Thit Nuong
    Jocelyn L.

    This is such a great lunch spot if you work in the Financial District. definitely gets pretty busy during lunch hours though so would recommend you get there during off hours if possible! I got the bun thit nuong and it came in a huge bowl w rice noodles and plenty of lemongrass pork. The pork had lots of flavor and wasn't too chewy -- the peanuts on top added really nice garnish and crunch. service was very fast, the food arrived within 5 minutes. The banh mi's are enormous and stuffed to the brim, so hoping to get that next time. Really good prices for the amount of food you get too!

    Pork Noodle bowl
    Valerie G.

    Such fire food. Super busy during lunch time during the work week but totally worth the long line. They give a lot of protein and if you sit down, they'll serve you even if they're just supposed to be a takeout place! (Not to be confused with their sit down restaurant Mau.) Price ranges from $16-20 easily -- but totally worth it!

    BBQ Pork Noodle with egg roll.
    Mina L.

    Yum! Delicious quick lunch option. Placed my order at the counter and got my box lunch in a few minutes. The restaurant has a few tables that probably seats 20 ppl. Nice place to sit for a quick lunch.

    Afshin A.

    A new lunch option in the neighborhood! Was walking out of the the office for lunch today and needed to try something new. A couple of the guys (my colleagues) taking a cigarette break out there and suggested I try Mau. They are a Vietnamese restaurant and, to be honest, I am not sure how long they've been in this location, but after trying them for the first time, I am glad they are here! I walked in and asked the gentleman behind the counter what he would recommend to a first-timer! After telling him that I was leaning towards a lunch plate (vs. sandwich or noodle bowl), he recommended the Grilled Lemongrass Pork or Chicken, so pork it was! The thinly cut pork shoulder is spiced and grilled just right. The rice was perfectly cooked and the pickled daikon, carrots and cauliflower added that extra flavor to the whole thing! I think they just got them a new "regular"! I will be going back!

    5-Five-spice Chicken Banh Mi
    Russ D.

    Biggest Banh Mi I've ever had! I had the 5-spice chicken and it was super good. I wish they would have cut the chicken a bit thinner to make it less messy and easier to eat. The meat was flavorful and juicy. It was on the pricey side but that's what's expected in downtown SF. Easy walk from my office and there's tables inside. I'd definitely come back.

    Banh Mi

    Giving this place 2 stars for their Bahn mi. They put way too much house aioli sauce and it made the bahn mi soggy. The aioli flavor overpowered everything else :/ also the carrots weren't shredded but in a circle shape which I didn't really enjoy. I do recommend their rice plates and other dishes but I'd pass on their banh mis- I've had better.

    Meat for the 
 Bun Cha Ha Noi
    Adam B.

    Sadly they're only open for takeaway, so I'll have to hold off on getting a warm clay pot of caramelized fish. But much of the rest of their menu translates to to-go very well. I'm especially impressed by how tasty all the meats are. Hue Rolls: So much better than the light shrimp rolls you get at many Vietnamese restaurants. These are centered around thinly cut and heavily marinated grilled pork. So much meaty smoky goodness in each bite. The thick noodle-like wrap on the outside is also superior to this thin cellophane rice paper wraps typically used in rolls. All the veggies and herbs between the meat and noodles perfectly offset the richness. Bun Cha Ha Noi w/ Cha Gio: Meat overload! The rice noodles, herbs and lettuce were in the bowl. Thick grilled pork patties and thin marinated pork slices were in a container of tangy liquid on the side, with a few thin slices of carrots. Definitely more meat than any bowl you'd get preassembled. The pork slices were so full of flavor from their marinade to their grilling and finished with their soaking. The grilled pork patties were extremely hearty and nicely spiced. Also, liked the crispy cha gio add-on for even more pork indulgence, though quite filling with everything else. Only gripe would be that it felt a little salty, since I was super thirsty the rest of the afternoon. Xa Xiu Pork Banh Mi: Tons of crispy thick pork belly against all the expected trappings of a good Vietnamese sandwich. The bread was chewy and crusty. I like that the lightly pickled carrots and daikon were in thin discs rather than in in shredded form; gave it more texture. Lots of yummy fresh cilantro and a generous amount of mayo. There was also some sort of pork cold cuts, which added a good porky complement to the crispy pork belly. My only advice would be eat this all at once. I saved half for later and the pork belly lost its crispiness and the formerly crispy parts got rubbery.

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    This place is great and they have HUGE portions. Will be coming back for an office lunch very soon!

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    We had a wonderful evening here. The staff were friendly the service was efficient and the food was absolutely delicious

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    The vermicelli bowl with the grilled pork was so delicious and scrumptious it made my toes curl.

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    7 months ago

    Great place for lunch! I would highly recommend Tin if you're in downtown SF. Service and food are great.

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    Consistently outstanding food and service. Fresh ingredients and friendly staff! My favorite lunch spot downtown.

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    It's good. One of the nicer places near the office. A little expensive for the quantity and quality though.

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    We walked in to Perilla on a Saturday during lunch, and were seated right away. I came in already…read moreknowing I wanted the Five Spice Chicken with garlic noodles and imperial rolls (#27) since it seemed like the most popular dish. My boyfriend got the Charbroiled beef with garlic noodles and imperial rolls (#24) with an extra order of beef. Our meal was super filling and balanced! They don't skimp out on either the noodles or the protein (definitely could have done without the extra beef we ordered). The chicken was juicy but the skin stayed crispy. The charbroiled beef had the smallest hint of sweetness for me. The noodles had a nice chew to them, and were dry but in the best way possible. A lot of garlic noodles tend to be too oily and leave an unpleasant lingering mouthfeel, but that wasn't the case here. The noodles could have used more garlic for my preference, but I think it was well balanced with the flavorful protein and fish sauce. The imperial rolls were okay and a nice crunchy side. I wouldn't get them as a separate appetizer, but only $1 more to add to your dish is unbeatable. Overall a great experience and I'd definitely bring some friends here for a comforting meal.

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