The Most Delicious Noodles in San Francisco

Fuwa Dumpling 福娃餃子

★★★★★ 4.7 (91)

"Friendly staff and clean! But let's talk about the real star here: the dumplings.The menu offers a great variety, and every single dumpling I tried was perfection. Got the steamed mushroom and fish & zucchini and egg dumplings, and the chive pancake was deliciously shaped like a hot pocket. My order arrived quickly and steaming hot.I'm surprised this place doesn't have more ratings!"

Isarn Garden Thai Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.2 (413) • $$

"Was looking for lunch after a shopping session near San Carlos, and Isarn was an amazing find. This place will rank very high of all the Thai restaurants in the peninsula.The restaurant will hold a fair amount of people and the space was pretty cozy, aided with all kinds of Thai and holiday motifs. Big bonus for having their own parking lot.The menu was very extensive, and I appreciated the availability of the lunch specials. The Pad Thai and Pad See Ew captured the right flavors, the dumpling in curry sauce and fried tofu were hits with the children, and the basil beef rice plate was fantastic. The Praram Chicken could have benefited from more flavors. The special papaya salad dish was surprising with all the extra meats, but be forwarded that their spice levels are right at par on what you would expect in the Thai culture. A level 2 spice is far more than a tickle.There were two servers for a weekday lunch, but they were very attentive to all the patrons. This was a great experience and worth another drive back to get more."

Mensho Tokyo SF

★★★★☆ 4.1 • $$

"The line was out the door last night! Surprisingly, it moved pretty quickly and it took about 30 mins to be seated. We usually come later in the evening so I've never seen a crowd this big. Our order got taken right away and the food came in a blink of an eye. It's rare to find ramen broth this hearty made with chicken and not pork. Also they feature a few options that are vegan.The noodles are aldente. Broth is hearty, savory and flavorful. Egg is cooked to perfection and the staff is quick and incredibly kind. Chashu duck and regular chashu both are delicious! We'll keep coming back because it's always worth the wait!"

Fin Thai SF

★★★★★ 4.6 (101)

"12/20/24 - I went here to eat a nice meal with my siblings and we were so impressed by the decorations and the quality of the meal! The food was perfect portion size and we loved the spice level as well. We would definitely come back for a different special occasion. I think it's a bit expensive for daily eating, but great for treating yourself!"

Million Thai Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.8 (434) • $$

"My favorite Thai spot for take out in the city. The food delivers every single time. They also don't skimp on portions and have good rewards if you frequently order from here. I've tried the green curry with beef, yellow curry with chicken, drunken noodles, panang curry, short ribs, spicy eggplant, and spicy catfish. Every single thing is tasty and full of flavor. My favorite items are probably the green curry, short ribs, and catfish. They really do mean it when they say spicy, so don't go for Thai spicy unless you can really handle it! I've never been to the actual restaurant so I can't speak to the dining in experience, but I highly recommend trying this out!"

Pho Huynh Hiep 2 - Kevin's Noodle House

★★★★☆ 3.9 • $$

"It's our go to after kids sports in this part of SF. Pho Ga and salted plum soda fit the bill. Excellent broth and the place is packed!Highly recommend. Service was great. Go. It's easily our favorite pho place."

Sum Dim Sum

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (10)

"Food is very meh, and the condiments on the table are not adequate or traditional. There is no Chinese chili oil paste on the table. Instead there is black pepper and siracha (feels cheapened and dumbed down. Might as well put ketchup on the side too). The wonton soup broth is bland and watery, which is a shame because the wontons and veg are good. The chicken fried rice is decent with a smoky flavor. The salt and pepper chicken wings are breaded and not traditional. This completely threw us off. They were not what we were expecting at all. Personally I wouldn't name them this, as it's misleading. While they are good in their own way, they are Americanized. The Xiao Long Bao are decent, but not worth the money.The garlic noodles with pork were really good. The noodles were springy and chewy. But they use American broccoli that's over steamed, why not use Chinese broccoli (especially in Chinatown). The Shrimp Har Gow was the biggest winner. Big and plump. Good consistency.The interior is fun and modern, but the food feels like the quality of a mall food court. Just tweak a few things here and there to make it more authentic and you'll be 5stars. So much potential!!"

Naked Fish - Millbrae

★★★☆☆ 3 (488) • $$

"Absolutely amazing food! I caught them right during the lunch hour and had bar seating, service was prompt and amazing, the recommendations fell nothing short of the description."

Dumpling Story

★★★★★ 4.5 (349) • $$

"Dumpling Story is as popular as it is for a reason! The sister restaurant to Dumpling Home, this place is on Fillmore and located closer to our neighborhood so we visit here more frequently now. The dumplings are always sooo delicious, and I understand why there's often a line or wait to get a table. I came on a rainy Saturday around 2pm and once we arrived and joined the waitlist it was about a 20 minute wait for a table for 3. I wish they allowed joining the Yelp waitlist remotely so you could do it in your way to the restaurant and not have to wait as long once you arrive.We got Jasmine tea, then split some dumplings and other dishes. Their soup dumplings are absolutely the best menu item, we almost ordered another round of them at the end of our meal. Everything else I've tried here is delicious too: green beans, brussel sprouts, pork buns (although I wish these had been BBQ), Dan Dan noodles. But the dumplings are really the star of the show.The service was friendly and checked up on us frequently. The food also came out quickly and we could tell everything had been freshly cooked. We love this spot and definitely will return!"

Spicy King

★★★★☆ 3.6 (480) • $$

"I don't really eat Szechuan food enough. I was looking for a quick lunch in Chinatown that was a little out of the ordinary and I stumbled upon Spicy King. It's an intimidating name for a restaurant but I gave them a try. I ordered the chicken and fish maw with flaming pot and it was excellent. It was definitely "hot" - it numbs the tongue a little and my face started really sweating. I absolutely loved it. I needed more napkins to wipe the sweat off my face. Service was good though the restaurant wasn't busy. I liked the decor - it's a little more upscale than the traditional Chinatown restaurant. With tax and tip, this dish was around $38 - relatively pricey for lunch but I enjoyed it. I'd recommend them if you are looking for some spicy food in Chinatown."

Golden Flower Vietnamese Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.7 (581) • $$

"I swear we've been here before, but this place has amazing Bun Bo Hue! Great service, but maybe since there was no one else there during dinner. Dipping the rare meat into the pho was so tasty and juicy. I'm not sure if they got new owners or what, but worth trying again if you haven't been here in a while. Our new go to for bun Bo hue"

Khaosoi Thai Cuisine

★★★★☆ 3.9 (483) • $$

"The best Khaosoi I've had! With the name of a restaurant being a dish, it has to be good right?! Well, it definitely lives up to the name! Khaosoi Thai offers four different types of Khaosoi dishes, including one with beef, fried chicken, shrimp tempura, and a veggie version. Each consists of egg noodles, egg, crispy noodles, lime, pickles, chilies, and shallots in a creamy coconut curry broth. The texture of the noodles is really good, and the flavor of the broth has a balance of sweet and savory. The Khaosoi Beef is served with a HUGE beef short rib! They have limited orders of this available per day.I also really enjoyed their Thai Fried Rice. You can order this by itself or with fried chicken. I highly recommend ordering it with the fried chicken though! The batter on the outside is light and crispy. It also comes with a tasty sauce for dipping. The green curry is served with rice and is loaded with lots of vegetables, including regular eggplant, Thai eggplant (which I don't often see!), bamboo shoots, and bell peppers. You also choose your protein: chicken, tofu, beef, or shrimp.For appetizers, we got the Crispy Egg Rolls and Samosas. The egg rolls are thin and contain vegetables and glass noodles with a sweet and sour dipping sauce. The samosas appear empanada-like in shape but are more flakey and have potatoes and other vegetables inside. It's served with a curry sauce for dipping. I love that both of these appetizers are also served with a refreshing yet tart cucumber salad on the side. They're also topped with edible flowers and are quite pretty! I would definitely recommend the Thai Chicken Salad as well! This larb is aromatic and flavorful. There's a chili pepper symbol next to it on the menu, but I didn't think it was too spicy, so don't stray away from this one if you're worried about the heat!Other unique items on the menu that I'll have to come back to try are their Tom Yum Ramen and Green Curry Ramen! Overall, great food, cute interior space, and friendly service!"

Dynasty Dumpling

★★★★★ 4.6 (193) • $$

"Value for food. Pork and shrimp siumai is great. I love the salt and pepper pork as well. The wait time is not so bad. The staff are courteous and speed of service is optimal."

Pho Vinh

★★★★☆ 3.7 (415) • $$

"We were coming into town to take our teenage kids to lunch and be able to relax and catch up. Most of us ordered the Pho Ga which is the chicken pho and it was excellent. Fresh food and the chicken was all white meat. The service was friendly and seemed to be family owned. Great spot for some delicious Vietnamese food. Ordered the egg rolls as well and they didn't disappoint."

Cherimoya

★★★★☆ 3.8 (435) • $

"I walked in because of their garlic noodles and left satisfied. The order took awhile, but it wasn't an issue.Will return for their noodles."

Pho & Bun

★★★★★ 4.5 (289) • $$

"Simple menu and great ambiance! The food and service was good! No complaints here! Will definitely come again if I'm ever in the area."

SipNSlurp Food Truck

★★★★☆ 4.4 (49) • $$

"Okay, let's be honest - the concept of an Asian-centric food truck isn't all that unique, but it's especially true in the Bay Area. Whether they offer Asian-fusion tacos and burritos, more traditional fare, or something "Asian inspired", you don't have to look hard to find one. However, despite how many of those trucks there are out there, very few of them put out food as good as Sip-N-Slurp's!Now, compared to their aforementioned competitors, Sip N Slurp's menu falls in the middle of the road - far more interesting than a bunch of trucks out there, but not exactly unique or innovative either. Which, in this case, works perfectly fine. Rather than try to catch people's attention with a bunch of bells and whistles or gimmicks, they go with the tried and true formula of just offering delicious looking food! On any given day, they may "only" have to offer one or two starters and a handful of noodle options, but everything that I've tried has been really, really good.-- CHICKEN KARAAGE - Marinated Chicken Bites Topped with Soy Mayo and Shaved Bonito...$8(https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/sipnslurp-food-truck-san-francisco-2?select=5ViFmv5FKttctoxNoRVFiw)At a glance, this didn't look super impressive (the pieces seemed small), but the taste of this was pretty solid. Despite their size, the chicken was quite flavorful and juicy. I do wish the breading was a little more crisp, but the bonito flakes on top added a nice finish.-- UDON NOODLES - Udon Noodles Tossed in Special Soy Sauce and Garlic Oil Topped with Seared Pork Belly, Fresh Cucumber, Scallions, and Spicy Furikake...$12(https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=kuQStNEwpgNFzzCZDjnfTA&userid=JKIkdVqAJLEXTq92gF98bA)This is probably their most "basic" dish on the menu, but it was no less delicious. The noodles were cooked perfectly (soft with a slight bite) and the pork belly, which was really tender, was cut surprisingly thick.-- GYOZA - Kobe Style Pork and Cabbage Fried Dumplings...$6(https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/sipnslurp-food-truck-san-francisco-2?select=einy_3N2ZfJNcdXsjKfkOw)This was the most underwhelming thing I've had here, but it's not like I expected it to be amazing either. The skins were pretty hard along the seam and the filling was kind of generic. At the same time, it's not like this was awful, just kind of generic.-- MY NAME IS DAN, DAN DAN - Ramen Noodles Topped with Spicy Szechuan Style Ground Pork, Fresh Cucumbers, Scallions, Cilantro, Sesame, Corn, and Housemade Chili Oil...$12(https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Kyqmv2IMFtmR_bYWs7_xrw&userid=JKIkdVqAJLEXTq92gF98bA)By far, this is my favorite thing here. I ordered mine without cilantro (of course) and everything about this was perfect - the noodles were cooked just right, there was a generous amount of pork and scallions, and I loved the slight kick from the oil (wish there was more of it, though).-- GARLIC MY NOODLES - Ramen Noodles Tossed in Special Garlic Sauce Topped with Tempura Shrimp Dressed in Sweet Soy, Fried Shallots, and Green Onions...#12(https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=_hztjMScEvgHkniJntFQvw&userid=JKIkdVqAJLEXTq92gF98bA)While the Dan Dan noodles rank at the top of the list, this one isn't far behind. It's a bit simple by comparison, but it was great - the noodles had a nice garlicky flavor (though I could always use more) and the tempura was still crispy despite the soy. Plus, it comes with four pieces!Given the grab-and-go nature of food trucks, there's usually not much to add in the way of service. However, the girl who usually works the window to take orders is awesome - very friendly and patient (one of my coworkers had question on a couple of things). What's more, the staff here moves quick! Sure, there's not a ton of cooking involved, especially since there's some overlapping ingredients, but I still appreciate how they get you on your way so quickly!Since I've previously proclaimed a couple of other food trucks as my "favorites" in past reviews, I'm hesitant to do it again, despite how much I like Sip N Slurp. At the same, I have zero qualms saying that if I saw Sip N Slurp posted up with a bunch of other trucks at an OTG event (or anywhere else), I wouldn't hesitate to come back for more! Assuming this pandemic ever ends (JUST WEAR MASKS, PEOPLE!)."

Hinodeya Union Square

★★★★☆ 4.2 (376) • $$

"No frills - fabulous soul warming bowl of flavored love! Flew in late and was afraid wouldn't find anything but bar food - perfect distance from hotel, open late, cold beer and fast service with a smile! Cozy spot and huge servings - beautiful welcome to SF"

Fugetsu - Sunnyvale

★★★★☆ 3.9 (748) • $$

"My SO loves Fugetsu and suggests it ad a choice frequently. I realized that everytime I have come by, most of their food had been sold.Today was the first time I saw all the food was stocked up and I had so many options. Their food is a good deal for most of them and I was perusing until I selected the Saba Shio Bento. The fish, croquette and karage are pretty delicious and the price is decent. They also have an extensive amount of gifts and cute items to get ~"

Daeho Kalbijjim & Beef Soup

★★★★★ 4.5 • $$$

"I ordered the KBBQ at the San Mateo location (pretty okay 4/5 still there, probably compares to here)When I was at the SF location, I ordered the Beef Riip Soup with rice cakes inside of it. Wasn't a fan of the rice cake + I didn't like the bonchon served with the soup.If I had the time, I would like to try the Spicy Beef Rib Soup. If that soup is better, I would update the rating, but I'll leave it as a 3/5 for now."

Vanida Thai Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.7 (551) • $$

"Came here today for lunch - first time trying out Vanida. Had my eyes on the beef noodle soup but was pleasantly surprised they offered lunch specials. 2 item combo was like $15! What a deal. Tried the garlic pork and green curry. Delicious! Pork was flavorful and the cilantro lime sauce that came with it knocked it up a notch. Green curry had a small nice spice kick to it as well. I will def be back!"

Feng Ze Yuan 鋒味館

★★★★☆ 4 (213) • $$

"Yum! Fantastic dim sum and Cantonese cuisine. Aside from your usual (but still yummy) favorites like Walnut Shrimp, they also offer dishes like Typhoon Shelter Baked Oysters and lots of Claypot dishes that will warm you up (so needed in these parts of the 'hood). Restaurant setup for your usual family and friends gatherings and/or take out and delivery. Located on Balboa Street and 45th Ave; just a few blocks away from Ocean Beach."

Wooden Charcoal Korean Village Barbecue House

★★★★☆ 3.6 (615) • $$$

"Quality/Quantity - We got the following and as usual, we over ordered:3 different soups - See pictures. All of which were good.Two pancakes - Seafood and Korean Style Mung Bean Pancake; my preference was the seafood pancake. But the sauce was way too salty for me.Bibimbap - Our guest's rice/starch base for his meal.B.B.Q. Short Ribs - Marinated; two orders. My favorite entree. Too bad after our HUGE lunch, see Dragon Beaux Yelp review, I just could not eat so much. Plus I am a light eater.B.B.Q. Chicken - Good, but not as good as my BBQ short ribs.B.B.Q. Rib Eye - Marinated; this was not as good as the short rib.Fish - Fairly meaty. BBQ Pork Belly into thin slices (spicy bacon) - The first time having this and it was good. Not spicy at all in my opinion. Too bad I am on a health kick and cutting back on bacon, fatty foods, etc.Clear Yam Noodle - If this came out sooner, it would have been my starch instead of the white rice. Good quality and quantity of side dishes, banchan. Started with two sets and got a few refills. See pictures.Washed everything down with OB and Cass beer.They also offer self service charcoal BBQing/grilling.Atmosphere - Open 7 days a week from noon to 9pm or 10pm.Metered street parking.Small local business. Service - 5 stars.Always better when you (our guest and my wife) know the owner. :)Because we stayed so long, we had our tea filled several times also.Price - $450, some of the above dishes were complimentary as we are/were regular customers. And on top of that, we got treated by our guests. I tried to pay, well for at least half the bill and still got rejected. Our guests are so generous. We tried to pay for both meals today, but ended up getting treated... And if you know, both meals today were really expensive.Owner Comment - Congrats on your 19+ years of success! See you next time we are in the city."

Pho #1

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (244) • $$

"Good little spot. Have been coming here for 6 years. Chicken salad pretty good. Pho is good. Cash only."

Village Tea House

★★★★★ 4.5 (188) • $$

"Stopped by on a cold & rainy day and their food just hit the spot. Many of the Dim Sum places in the city had long wait times but we were able to stroll right in. I found the prices comparable to similar restaurants. Village Tea House had a very cozy feeling although I happened to be seated under a harsh spotlight, so that was a bit uncomfortable.As for service, everything was great. They did run out of Thai Iced Tea so that was a bummer. My kids did not enjoy the Rose Iced milk tea as it had a very "flowery" taste. Also, if you have mobility issues, you may want to avoid coming here because the restroom is on the 2nd floor accessible by stairs only. Overall, nice dining experience!"

Dumpling Home

★★★★★ 4.5 • $$

"San Francisco has no shortage of dumpling spots, but Dumpling Home truly stands out! Everything I tried was fantastic.Pork Xiao Long Bao - The skins were delicate yet held the rich, flavorful broth perfectly. Each bite was juicy and packed with flavor.Dan Dan Noodles - Easily one of the best I've ever had! The sauce was incredibly creamy, nutty, and deeply flavorful, coating the perfectly chewy noodles beautifully.Juicy Pork Pan-Fried Baos - These were delicious -- crispy and golden on the bottom while staying soft and fluffy on top, bursting with savory, juicy pork inside.Seasoned Beef Pockets - The bread had the perfect crisp exterior with a slightly chewy bite, while the beef was well-seasoned with a subtle sweetness that tied everything together.Service was also quick, as our food came out soon after ordering!With so many dumpling spots in SF, it can be hard to choose, but Dumpling Home is absolutely worth it. I'll definitely be back!"

Ginto Express

★★★★☆ 4.4 (56)

"So glad I found this little gem while walking around the area on NYE. I ordered the Pork Curry Katsu Don and side of Chicken Karaage and it did not disappoint! The portions were very generous, rich flavor, and the fact they were open on New Years Eve was such a treat! They were pickup and delivery only FYI; I don't know if this is temporary or because it was a holiday."

Baan Yaai

★★★★☆ 4.4 (122) • $$

"Tom yum soup was a bit too much of tomato flavor instead of the lemongrass fragrant taste. Pad See Ew is Drunken Noodles and was adorned. They didn't use Asian broccoli but regular broccoli for this dish, otherwise, it would have been above notch. One has to ask for their spicy peppers and it complemented well with this dish along with other dishes.Green Curry was yum! Pineapple fried rice was spot on. Casual hole in the wall kind of spot with waitress service and the decor is hipster meets Thai. Great grab if one is craving Thai around here."

Umai Savory Hot Dogs

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (109) • $$

"I ordered off of their daily deal menu and got the Kyoto Fire. I didn't realize that the daily deal comes with fries (it was on the poster, but it wasn't listed in the description when I ordered via kiosk). It's such a great deal! Otherwise, $8 for their hot dog, even though it's "loaded", is a bit overpriced since the portion is a bit small. With the fries, however, it was well worth the price. The Kyoto Fire wasn't that memorable. It wasn't spicy either even though it had jalapenos. I'd give that a 3 out of 5. Their fries was sooooooooo good though. Perfectly crispy, well-seasoned, and great portion size! Honestly, this is probably one of the best fries I've had in a while."

Joy Hing Bar-B-Que Noodle

★★★★☆ 3.5 (155) • $$

"Not sure why this place only has 3.5 stars. This place is bomb. Came in with a group of 14 and they sat us in the private room. Pretty good spot for some pho and broken rice plate as we came back from Tahoe."

United Dumplings

★★★★☆ 4.3 (254) • $$

"Came here as part of the dumpling fest & enjoyed a great selection of their dumplings! All were flavorful and we enjoyed each of them. Great entry for dim sum"

Rice Roll Express

★★★★☆ 4.4 (85)

"Fresh, healthy, and quick. This is a no frills rice roll place in Chinatown, taking over the old Little Paris location. For a Chinatown establishment, there was ample seats within.Ordering was easy and they will call your number when it's ready. If ordering rice rolls, you will have a choice of adding 1 free vegetable to it (like corn, scallions, bean sprouts, etc). You get 3 rolls per order. The herbal soymilk is just normal hot soymilk with a jam/paste made with goji berries and jujubes added to it. It's hot, not too sweet and very enjoyable to drink. These rice rolls have a silky, delicate, and thin texture. It doesn't really have the glutinous "chew" that normal rice rolls have. They have a variety of condiments that you can dress your rolls with. They cost a bit more (still less than $10) than other places but it is made fresh in house upon order. Overall, it was good and I definitely would be back if I am looking for a quick, hot and delicious lunch."

Kevin’s Noodle House

★★★★☆ 4.2 (67) • $$

"We've been to Kevin's noodle house on Irving Street and the 2 locations in Daly City, so it was only natural to check out their newest location on Grand Avenue. Parking can be difficult when it's prime time, but we usually find a spot close by. Because this spacious location is fairly new, there's no waiting and you're able to get seated right away! And their extensive menu is the same and the food is solid too. OUR PICKS:#43 GRILLED BEEF, SHRIMP CAKES W/STEAMED RICE ~ I enjoyed the tasty beef and crispy shrimp cakes. Though you get an average amount of beef and a ton of rice. They also include some veggies too. 4/5#51 GRILLED BEEF, CARROT, LETTUCE, PEANUTS AND VERMICELLI NOODLE ~ I like a good amount of vegetables with my meal. That's why I often choose the cold noodle salad. I usually go for 5 spice chicken but decided to try beef. This hit the spot! My bowl had a good portion of tasty beef and nice, fresh greens. 5/5#1 PHO DAC BIET XE LUA ~ Special combo of thin sliced medium rare steak, well done brisket, flank, tendon and tripe. This only comes in a large. It is a huge bowl so if you're hungry, this would definitely be the one to get! And if you're hungry and like variety, it's got it all. Great on a cold day! 5/5#37 GRILLED PORK CHOP, SHREDDED PORK, PORK SKIN, EGG W/STEAMED RICE~ super flavorful pork! You get a good amount of satisfying food on this plate. 4/5I only wish that Kevin's would have flat rice noodles, but they do have egg noodles. If I'm having the cold noodle salad, then it wouldn't matter but for soup noodles, I prefer fresh rice noodles as the people in SJ always call it. But you can't beat the value at Kevin's!"

Bac Lieu Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.3 (385) • $$

"This review is for catering. I got garlic noodles, five spice chicken, imperial rolls, summer rolls and papaya salad. It was all delicious and hot and fresh exactly at the time ordered. The full tray of garlic noodles and chicken was such a deal. I fed 50 people for $500 and had loads of leftovers. Everyone was so happy."

Bangkok Street Thai Street Food

★★★★☆ 4.2 (784) • $$

"We have always strolled by this cute and cozy restaurant when we're in Japantown. We have dined here a couple of times and finally coming back to satisfy our thai food cravings. The staff here are so kind, attentive, making the dining experience so welcoming. What we ordered:- Pad Kee Mao w/ chicken - Thai Street BBQ platter (get this, so worth the money and you can try different dishes such as sticky rice, thai salad, larb, and chicken) - Duck Curry (this was so so good because they give you deboned duck meat. I appreciate this so much because I don't like biting into bones)- Mango Sticky Rice (lightly sweet which makes it so good) - Tom Yum & Tom Kha beer (must try even if you don't like beer as it is very light in taste)I can't wait to come back to try more dishes and the hospitality is top notch!"