Tín is one of The 11 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in SoMa, San Francisco.

1. Tín

8.7
937 Howard St (btwn 5th & 6th St), San Francisco, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · SoMa · 178 tips and reviews

España S.España Sheriff: No frills decor. Good food with fresh ingredients. My Vietnames coworker at my old job loved this place, so might even be 'authentic' ;)

Paul R.Paul Ryan: Bún Thịt Bò Xào is authentic and stunningly beautiful...

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Authentic Vietnamese and great value. Get the Bun Cha Ha Noi for a delicious grilled pork belly and noodle lunch.

Fang is one of The 11 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in SoMa, San Francisco.

2. Fang

7.6
660 Howard St (btwn 3rd & Hawthorne St), San Francisco, CA
Chinese Restaurant · SoMa · 160 tips and reviews

Jiexi C.Jiexi Cao: Let them order for our group of five for lunch, got about 6-7 dishes for about 20 per person. Lovely authentic & fusion food, great value.

Gerry G.Gerry G.: Can't find anything to complain about this place. Everything is amazing and authentic!

PeterPeter: If you want authentic Chinese food, this isn't the place. Dishes are very sweet and don't sit well afterwards. I won't be coming back

Tú Lan Restaurant is one of The 11 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in SoMa, San Francisco.

3. Tú Lan Restaurant

7.7
8 6th St (btwn Market St & Stevenson St), San Francisco, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · SoMa · 140 tips and reviews

Thu D.Thu Dang: Hole 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.

Jenny U.Jenny Ung: This place was dirty & underwhelming. It might be rated well bc it's a whole in the wall, but it's not authentic. Flies were flying into my food and I saw a roach on the wall beside my table. Avoid.

Boniface L.Boniface Law: #17! Best Bun Cha - over stuffed Imperial rolls with grilled crispy pork

Basil Thai Restaurant & Bar is one of The 11 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in SoMa, San Francisco.

4. Basil Thai Restaurant & Bar

8.3
1175 Folsom St (at Eighth), San Francisco, CA
Thai Restaurant · SoMa · 98 tips and reviews

Lea D.Lea Dessi-Olive: Great spot. Waiters know gluten free items

Andrew C.Andrew Cerda: Communal dining can be a bit awkward, but so are first dates. Go ahead, #treatyodate.

Awad S.Awad Sayeed: Can order anything on the menu and be happy

Lao Table is one of The 11 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in SoMa, San Francisco.

5. Lao Table

7.4
149 2nd St (at Minna St), San Francisco, CA
Thai Restaurant · SoMa · 180 tips and reviews

Sau Sheong C.Sau Sheong Chang: The Pad Thai and the chicken satay is surprisingly authentic and good! American sized portions though

Toby C.Toby C.: don't expect authentic Thai food here, but it is good for large bday parties

YsobelYsobel: The tom yum doesn't taste the same as the authentic Thai cuisine, nevertheless still tasty!

Basil Canteen is one of The 11 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in SoMa, San Francisco.

6. Basil Canteen

8.0
1489 Folsom St (at 11th), San Francisco, CA
Thai Restaurant · SoMa · 88 tips and reviews

Bianca LoBianca Lo: Their lamb curry is the best. Lamb is charred perfectly, and don't even get me started on the sauce

CarolineCaroline: Overwhelming number of choices but the food is absolutely delicious. Some of my favorite Thai food in the city.

James Y.James Yu: dependable Thai food in soma. great for groups to share small plates. curries re delicious

Miss SaiGon is one of The 11 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in SoMa, San Francisco.

7. Miss SaiGon

7.8
100 6th St (at Mission St), San Francisco, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · SoMa · 83 tips and reviews

Sumbul A.Sumbul Alvi: The Curtis olive oil cake was AMAZING, definitely recommend

TristanTristan: Try number 17 with some spring rolls and life will be more awesome.

Maria N.Maria Nesterova: Probably the best pho I've ever tried!

Sunrise Cafe is one of The 11 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in SoMa, San Francisco.

8. Sunrise Cafe

7.2
1114 Bryant St (at Dore St), San Francisco, CA
Vietnamese Restaurant · SoMa · 22 tips and reviews

Jennifer L.Jennifer Lum: Super delish bun. Get the #15. A friend who knows Vietnamese said that it's very authentic and has done of the more unusual dishes like crab soup.

Bodhi S.Bodhi Sansom: Tofu bahn mi, add avocado. Great veggie option!

Jeremy M.Jeremy Melul: Nice and cheap Vietnamese. Try the sauté lemon grass beef with vermicelli

HK Lounge Bistro is one of The 11 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in SoMa, San Francisco.

9. HK Lounge Bistro

8.4
1136 Folsom St (Rausch St), San Francisco, CA
Dim Sum Restaurant · SoMa · 2 tips and reviews

Celine L.Celine Lau: Shrimp and chives dumplings and golden egg soft shell crab yummy, oven baked cod tender

Yan C.Yan Cui: Best dim sum in SF

Hakashi is one of The 11 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in SoMa, San Francisco.

10. Hakashi

8.1
474 3rd St (Bryant St), San Francisco, CA
Sushi Restaurant · SoMa · 9 tips and reviews

Jean Y.Jean Ycarpio: Wendy’s ceviche, Daigi shots, lobster dynamite— Undon soups, crafted cocktails and sake

Catherine A.Catherine A: The food is amazing and the staff is even better. Just sit at the bar and let Julio take care of you. He knows what he’s doing.

Alton Y.Alton Yu: Go to the counter and ask for Julio. When you see him, say omakase!

Donburi Ya is one of The 11 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in SoMa, San Francisco.

11. Donburi Ya

8.2
764 Harrison St (4th St), San Francisco, CA
Japanese Restaurant · SoMa · 2 tips and reviews

diana c.diana chow: signature dish #1, the slow cooked pork 😭

Camille L.Camille Le: Salmon teriyaki is really good