Any insider tips for Saigon Sandwich?

Bring cash—no cards—and ask for extra jalapeños if you like heat.

What should I order at Saigon Sandwich?

Xiu mai, roast pork, special combo

When should I visit Saigon Sandwich?

Late morning or mid-afternoon to skip peak lines

Any insider tips for Mong Thu Cafe?

Cash only - only 4 tables so takeout often faster

What should I order at Mong Thu Cafe?

Bun rieu, chicken pho, corn pudding dessert

When should I visit Mong Thu Cafe?

Early morning for breakfast pho experience

Who should go to Mong Thu Cafe?

Soup lovers seeking authentic Vietnamese home cooking

Best Hidden Gems Vietnamese Restaurants in Tenderloin (94102)

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#1 Saigon Sandwich

8.4

$ Little Saigon / Tenderloin

Vibes: Quick Bites Champions Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance Hidden Gems Heaven Solo Dining Sanctuaries

Cash-only Little Saigon staple serving classic bánh mì at lightning speed from a tiny counter. Lines move fast for crisp baguettes stuffed with pate, roast meats, and pickled veg—still one of the city’s best-value eats.

Must-Try Dishes: Banh Mi Xiu Mai (meatball), Roast Pork Banh Mi, Special Combo (pâté + cold cuts)

What makes it special: Old-school, cash-only bánh mì counter turning out SF’s most iconic cheap eats.

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#2 Mong Thu Cafe

8.3

$ Tenderloin

Vibes: Hidden Gems Heaven Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance Comfort Food Classics Solo Dining Sanctuaries

Small Civic Center counter offering a broad Vietnamese comfort menu—from pho and bún bò Huế to bamboo duck noodle soup—at modest prices. Best for quick takeout near City Hall with a few stools for dine-in.

Must-Try Dishes: Bun Rieu (Crab Tomato Soup), Pho Ga (Chicken Pho), Banh Mi Bo Kho (Beef Stew Sandwich)

What makes it special: Multiple distinct soup broths made fresh daily in tiny kitchen

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