The pho ga is simply the best soup I’ve ever had! The broth is rich and velvety. It’s so basic, yet unbelievably delicious! I find myself craving it right now. Whenever I’m feeling under the weather, Turtle Tower is my go-to. When the weather is chilly, Turtle Tower is the answer. When I need some comfort food, it’s Turtle Tower again. I wish I could have Turtle Tower every day, and thankfully, it’s just a block away from me. The regular pho is good too, don’t get me wrong—I’m a pho enthusiast—but the chicken pho always wins out for me. It has a lovely Vietnamese flavor with a hint of French influence. It’s simple yet incredibly tasty. My only complaint... and it pains me to say it... is abo...
Turtle Tower specializes in Northern-style pho, so don't expect the typical herbs, bean sprouts, or hoisin sauce that you might find in Southern-style pho. We arrived around 11:15 AM, placed our order, and were pleasantly surprised to receive our pho just two minutes later! The portions are generous, and the flavors are authentically representative of Northern Vietnamese cuisine. The noodles are wide and soft, rather than thin and chewy, and the only accompaniments are chilies—no herbs or hoisin sauce. I highly recommend trying the chicken pho, which is a Northern delicacy not commonly found in many pho restaurants. Just a heads-up: parking can be tricky during busy hours, as it's street par...
Turtle Tower is a fantastic spot for lunch, especially if you need to be at the courthouse for any reason. I had the opportunity to work with the sheriff's department for a short time and visited this restaurant a couple of times for lunch. The service was incredibly friendly, and the chicken pho is the best I've ever had in the city! It's a unique style of pho that doesn't include herbs and other additions, but the broth is simply outstanding — I really don't think you need anything else!
I've been visiting this restaurant since my childhood, and their soup is outstanding. I strongly recommend the chicken noodle soup; it’s sure to surpass your expectations. While this place isn't exactly a hidden gem—it's quite popular among locals—it's definitely worth checking out for newcomers to the area. They provide both dine-in and take-out options, and we often order through Uber Eats, too.
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We arrived feeling rushed and quite chilly, but the host assured us it was "not a problem" to accommodate us. We were seated promptly, and our food arrived quickly after we placed our orders. Everything was delicious! We tried the #2, #6, and the chicken noodle soup, and they were all fantastic!
Without a doubt, this is the best Pho place in San Francisco. It's my favorite spot because you can choose between rice noodles or vermicelli noodles (I personally prefer the rice noodles) for your Pho. Just so you know, they serve Northern Vietnamese cuisine. Definitely worth a visit!
I tried Bún chả Hà Nội, and it had a really strong flavor that I enjoyed. I also want to thank the brothers for their friendly and patient service, even as it was getting close to closing time for the restaurant.
The broth and noodles were quite good, but it was a bit strange that there was no hoisin sauce available at all, and they also didn’t provide any herbs or bean sprouts.
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The quality has decreased significantly. I ordered the pho chin today and received several pieces of tough, rubbery meat that were nearly impossible to chew.
The noodles are fresh (the pho Tai was really good)! The prices feel a bit high for the portion sizes, but that’s to be expected in San Francisco.
Chicken, Finely Sliced Egg, Fancy Pork Vermicelli Noodle Soup*
Sticky Rice With Chinese Sausage
Bowl Of Broth (Beef Or Chicken)
Grilled Pork Over Steamed Rice
Grilled Pork Patty Sliced Pork
Side Of Chicken Broth (24 Oz.
Side Of Beef Broth (24 Oz.
Fried Imperial Roll (Each)
Plate Of Vermicelli Noodle
