Best Cheap Eats Vietnamese Restaurants in SoMa (94103)
4 hand-picked restaurants, AI-analyzed and critic-validated
Notable Picks
#1
Tú Lan
8.3
Vibes:
Hidden Gems Heaven
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Long-running Mid-Market classic serving hearty, no-nonsense plates and steaming bowls at wallet-friendly prices. Expect a fast-moving line, big portions, and old-school flavors that draw loyal regulars.
Must-Try Dishes:
Imperial Rolls (chả giò), Pork kebab over rice (cơm thịt nướng), Pho đặc biệt
What makes it special: Old-school Vietnamese comfort food with generous portions and fast pacing.
8.3
Vibes:
Business Lunch Power Players
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Group Dining Gatherings
Long-running SoMa spot known for northern-leaning pho, bun bo hue, and Hanoi specialties done with clean broths and balanced seasoning. It’s a reliable lunch-to-dinner choice near Moscone with efficient service and consistent execution.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pho Bo (beef pho), Bun Bo Hue, Cha Ca La Vong
What makes it special: Northern-style broths and Hanoi classics in a central SoMa setting.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Compact SoMa spot focused on robust, aromatic broths and a broad noodle-soup lineup, from oxtail pho to bun bò Huế. Efficient service makes it a reliable weeknight or post-work bowl.
Must-Try Dishes:
Oxtail Pho, Bun Bo Hue, Grilled Pork Vermicelli
What makes it special: Bold, beefy broths with specialty options like oxtail.
7.7
Design District counter spot turning out crisp, airy-baguette bánh mì with classic fillings plus iced coffee and occasional noodle soups. Quick, friendly, and easy to grab on the go.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic Combo Banh Mi (pâté & cold cuts), Grilled Pork Banh Mi, Vietnamese Iced Coffee
What makes it special: Well-priced bánh mì with fresh pickles and crisp baguettes.