Dao Fu

Someone recommended this place. Wow did not fail. Food is amazing!!!So is the service and price Mango Chicken WOW!!!

A really great spot for both omnivores and vegans! We have dinner here with our friends who live nearby whenever we're in town (hi Deepa!), and it's always a hit for all of us ^_^ my SO is on a medically restricted diet and the spiciness (level 7) hits the spot for him when he can't have much salt. I also got a lvl 7 but for a dish with broth, and I keep forgetting this - it's much spicier in broth than in a dry dish, so FYI! I would probably get it at a level 6 next time. 7 wasn't overwhelmingly spicy, but would probably lower it just a tad for maximum enjoyment xD I think level 7 is a good starting point for spice lovers for dry dishes though! Otherwise maybe start at around a 4.The meal comes with a complimentary salad (with their homemade tofu - delicious!) and ends with a complimentary scoop of ice cream (our choices were green tea or vanilla). TL;DR: Excellent service all around and delicious food :)

This restaurant is certainly a hidden gem and a delight for your wallet. The urban, doodle-inspired decor adds a unique and charming touch to the dining experience.We ordered the Katsu Ramen, Wonton Soup Bowl, and Tantanmen Soup Bowl, and I must say, we were all thoroughly impressed. The host suggested we try the Yuki Nigori Sake, and that combination truly blew our minds.As for the food, we loved the veggie tempura so much that we ordered another plate for the table. Unlike other restaurants, the tempura batter here was mixed with subtle spices that added a wonderful flavor. The Katsu Ramen was off the charts--the dashi was perfect, the noodles were great, and the chicken was perfectly crisp. The crispness of the chicken provided an excellent contrast to the rich broth.Make sure to save some space for the complimentary ice cream. You'll thank me later!

I have came here a couple times now. Each time we are greeted with friendly faces. At times, there might be a wait as it's small but the food is good. You always receive a complementary salad and a pitcher of water. They have vegetarian options and even some meat dishes. It's cooked to order so your food is always fresh. We have the pad Thai in the drunken noodles.. the place has a cute vibe with writing on the walls, so bring a marker to make your stamp. honestly on Adams Avenue this is probably one of the better places to eat. We will definitely be back.

Dao Fu has an extremely extensive menu of Japanese and Vietnamese food with a whole back side of the menu catered to vegan dishes is what brought my attention to dining here. My diet is temporarily vegetarian and this place exceeded my expectations with the taste of their dishes the and humorous server that brightened our mood for lunch! Their starter includes a side salad with a sweet beet dressing and some of their house organic tofu. Their tofu was warm and soft! The dressing was very sweet for me. Su Ramen (4/5): Served with a thick noodle with a soy sauce based broth. The noodles were on the softer side but still remained silky and chewy. Toppings included mock chicken, zucchini, snap peas, broccoli, carrots, tofu, shiitake mushrooms, and scallions. The mock chicken were in small bits so I did not taste much of it. The broth was more of the highlight for me!Thai Drunken Noodle (5/5): The noodles were chewy and tasted pretty authentic to a drunken noodle dish. It wasn't too sweet as they fry it with tamarind sauce and the tofu and vegetables went really well with it!This restaurant has definitely been around for a while as you can see the all the walls are plastered with Sharpie messages all over. I think it gives the restaurant more personality, however, cleanliness could be improved as our cup had lipstick stain on it. I definitely approve their vegan dishes and how extensive it is. So far it is some of the best vegan food I've tried with the most options here in San Diego.

Great spot for a simple dinner out. The Vietnamese crepe is a must get. I've had the mango chicken and the Saigon Mi Xao chicken and both were enjoyable (mango chicken more-so).The woman running the restaurant (assuming it's the owner) is such a vibe. She's great. Somewhat brash in a charming way.Great neighborhood spot. Definitely recommend.

30Apr2024 Date # 819Once again the most amazing food has shown up to bring us ethereal happiness.Ice water, chilled & warm beverages, & hot tea followed by A fresh house salad, Katsue Ramen & A Drunken noodles plate the size of a car with beef and we also ordered yummy white rice, tenderly done.The umami of the noodles punctuated by fresh herbs was enough to make you feel the very name of the dish in mouth watering pleasure.For dessert, complimentary ice cream. Umh umh umh....The service was some of the best recently experienced.The prices are quite reasonable, value enough to offset the neighborhood parking.Please, try it for yourself. I'm glad we did.

I don't see how this place could have 1,400+ reviews and almost 5 stars. My true recommendation review would be 2 stars. I tried the Ramen and pork Vietnamese rolls. I was disappointed. If that happens to be your go to here... I strongly encourage you to try different places.

One of the best meal I had in San Diego. Hainanese chicken is super tasty and in rich flavor. The ramen is among the tier-1 ramens in San Diego. The waiter is enthusiastic and kind, offering free vegetables, tofu, and ice cream!The restaurant is well-decorated -- a mixture of Japanese, Vietnamese and Chinese. The owner operates with care.

Great food all around. The fried garlic fish was amazing! Definitely recommend. I was too full to get dessert but the ice cream looked good.