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Tú Lan Restaurant
Vietnamese Restaurant$$$$
SoMa, San Francisco
"Order a #45 with curry rice, and the Imperial Rolls!"(22 Tips)
"Best Phò since traveling to Hanoi"(15 Tips)
"... (and formerly with Julia Child). Fried rice is a favorite."(3 Tips)
"Get the Ginger Chicken w/ Rice!"(5 Tips)
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Harriet RuffNovember 13, 2015AMAZING VIETNAMESE. I had the pho and the shrimp salad. Super duper tasty. They do take out and you'll have to queue for seats. Always room for one at the bar.
Andrew CerdaDecember 29, 2011imperial rolls. imperial rolls. imperial rolls. imperial rolls. imperial rolls. imperial rolls. imperial rolls. imperial rolls. imperial rolls. imperial rolls. imperial rolls. imperial rolls. get it?Upvoted 3 weeks ago
Jade FJanuary 18, 2017The beef pho was excellent and so big that I couldn't finish it (took the rest home). Also got the spring rolls! Shared the entree, and bill was $11! Can't get better value than that in the city.
They serve your food in record time. Might be a little dirty but it's cheap and delicious. Imperial rolls are the best. Bike parking on 6th is not recommended.
Anna JuliaOctober 6, 2015We got here late but the manager let us, two hungry travelers, in anyway. He was super friendly and genuinely a nice person! And the food was really good as well, the imperial rolls...yummy!!
J KJanuary 17, 2017#17 with grilled pork kebab, imperial roll and rice noodles ($8.25) Sublimely greasy, a spiced minced pork & glass noodle filling that melts into crisp wrappers that come puffed up from the fryer.
Daniel GraysonJune 21, 2019Oh man, this was exactly what I wanted to find. Great imperial rolls, flavorful pork, and a big ass bowl of noodles.
I like getting their fresh rolls. I’ve had the shrimp, grilled pork, and shredded pork. Well balanced flavors. Yum!
Joey CombsJanuary 31, 2016The portions are MASSIVE and the food is incredible for the price. Get the chow mein and imperial rolls!
John (aka “PHATFoodFan”)June 2, 2019Imperial rolls will leave you royally satisfied! https://www.instagram.com/p/ByMZff7D1YI/?igshid=1oy90jjq997w5
JennyNovember 30, 2014Everything is delicious. Everything. The imperial rolls are out of this world, and get the #17 combo with curry rice if you want a flavor bomb
Bohdan HnatkovskyyJune 14, 2015This is simply amazing. Extremely low prices and yummy food. Spring roll - is local must try!
TaminatorAugust 28, 2013Yay reopened. Long line until after 830pm for dinner. Same crew ★ same happy deep fried noodles with seafood and chicken. Of course imperial rolls!
Amanda ThauMarch 19, 2016Take a seat in the back of the restaurant and enjoy! #18 beef and rice noodle! Don't forget your imperial roll!
Nick HolroydJune 12, 2015This little Vietnamese spot has a ton of character, and amazing service. Not the greatest bowl of pho I've ever had though.
Timothy HongApril 19, 2018Number 7 - imperial rolls, pork and vermicelli. Greasy but very cheap and delicious. Surrounding area is a little sketchy. I wouldn't recommend coming after dark.
Mons BrickJanuary 19, 2017Herb Caen (RIP) and Julia Child recommend this place. Food arrived in under 5 minutes. Piles of delicious salad & BBQ #15. Yumm
Siddharth VanchinathanApril 22, 2017Ginger chicken with curry fried rice! Too much food for one person, definitely lots of take home for a second meal.
Patrick WangSeptember 3, 2013Walk past the line outside waiting for takeout and sit at the counter or ask for a table. Immediate service provided. Line = lemmings
ᴡ LeeOctober 25, 2011Must trys: lemongrass beef salad, chicken noodle soup, seafood over crispy noodles, currychicken. If you come alone be reay to have leftovers for another 2 meals
Camila PeixeAugust 4, 2010imperial rolls, though greasy, have this delicious pork filling... grab a lemonade soda for all your grease cutting needs and voila! worth the adventure (6th and Market can seem a bit threatening (lit
Thu DangDecember 7, 2014Hole in the wall restaurant. Come if you want some authentic vietnamese food. The quality of the food makes up for the look of the restaurant.
Melon LJanuary 7, 2016Imperial rolls are a must. Though everything on the list is freaking delicious.
squeaselSeptember 17, 2014Imperial rolls are deep fried deliciousness! Iced vietnamese coffee great too.
#17 vermicelli with BBQ pork and imperial rolls, which are the best in the world
Trella RathMarch 21, 2015Sketchy location but the imperial rolls and shrimp fried rice are to die for.
Daniel SalinasJune 23, 2011Amazing prices on food and beer. And the food is great, especially the #17
Super fast Vietnamese hole on the wall. Scary good food that is properly accompanied by the neighborhood.
Try the Mì Xào Dòn - So much food <3 (via @Foodspotting)
Stephanie TanDecember 24, 2011Tasted good! E fried rice portion is huge for two persons! Get e shrimp fried rice & empire roll!
Order the specialties. If you order standard Vietnamese fare your order competes with takeouts.
David PascualJuly 13, 2012if my memory serves me right, #33 is a huge pot of soup (2+ pax). Get it with a side of rice and enjoy!
Imperial rolls and shrimp fried rice. Order it now. Thank me later. Skip the pho here.
Fred CramerMarch 31, 2012Awesome 'cash only' Vietnamese. Very small, packed. A must do on San Frsncisco.
Watching him cook 27, shrimp/pork/chicken/veg is almost as good as the taste. soup lovers: get 75, veggie noodle soup, or 9, shrimp & pork soup.
A great SF institution, but I like the good at Miss Saigon better.
Cynthia WeiAugust 9, 2015Pho bo broth is super watered down, with excess amount of noodle. can't handle.
1 and 66: imperial roll and vegetarian tofu roll. To go.
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Tú Lan Restaurant
8 6th St (btwn Market St & Stevenson St)
San Francisco, CA 94103
United States
San Francisco, CA 94103
United States
Tu Lan has been a local favorite of San Franciscans since 1977. Enjoy a hot bowl of Pho, deep fried Imperial Rolls, or the favorite dish of Julia Child: the Lemon Beef Salad.
Open until 9:30 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 11:00 AM–9:30 PM
(415) 626-0927
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