Tú Lan - San Francisco

The Vietnamese food here lacks authenticity. Having lived in Vietnam for six months and regularly visiting Vietnamese restaurants worldwide, I found the Bun Rieu Tom/Cua to be quite mediocre and not true to its roots. The Vietnamese coffee was diluted, and I couldn't determine whether it was traditional drip coffee, brewed coffee, or instant. Although the chef and staff may be Vietnamese, the flavors of the dishes have been adjusted to suit local tastes. The service was fine, but I’m unlikely to return for my Vietnamese food cravings.

I visited at 5 PM on a Friday and there was no wait at all. However, as it approached 6 PM, the line grew significantly. The food was very affordable, and the portions were large, making for a hearty meal. We absolutely loved the fresh spring rolls, and the pho was both delicious and authentic. I would definitely return!

It's a cozy little spot that serves fantastic food! While the downstairs area is small, there are additional seats upstairs, though it's still a bit tight. The food is excellent, and the service is decent. Prices are standard—not overly cheap, but not too expensive either. I recommend getting your food to go, as it can get hot and crowded inside, and you might have to wait for a table. The staff are attentive but don't smile too often. Overall, a great experience!

Absolute BEST! The VN chicken curry was some of the best food I?ve ever had plus Vietnamese coffee. I couldn?t put my utensils down! It is a literal hole in the wall so not much dine in space but the staff was so nice too!

They have seating on the 1st/2nd floor. The service is good and quite busy during the lunch rush, portion sizes are good. They take card/cash for payment. Staff is friendly and attentive.