Tú Lan Restaurant

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.

8 / 10
459
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  • Phone

    (415) 626-0927

  • Website

    tulan-vn-restaurant.com

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  • Type

    Vietnamese Restaurant

Address

8 6th St (btwn Market St & Stevenson St) San Francisco , CA 94103 United States

Credit Cards No
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Beer

Comments / 138


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Andrew Cerda

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Harriet Ruff

AMAZING 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 .

Jade F

The 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 .

J Li

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.

Daniel Grayson

Oh man, this was exactly what I wanted to find. Great imperial rolls , flavorful pork , and a big ass bowl of noodles .

J K

#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.

Jenny

Everything 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

John (aka “PHATFoodFan”)

Imperial rolls will leave you royally satisfied! https://www.instagram.com/p/ByMZff7D1YI/?igshid=1oy90jjq997w5

Glo

I like getting their fresh rolls . I’ve had the shrimp , grilled pork , and shredded pork . Well balanced flavors. Yum!

Joey Combs

The portions are MASSIVE and the food is incredible for the price. Get the chow mein and imperial rolls !

Taminator

Yay reopened. Long line until after 830pm for dinner . Same crew ★ same happy deep fried noodles with seafood and chicken . Of course imperial rolls !

Bohdan Hnatkovskyy

This is simply amazing. Extremely low prices and yummy food. Spring roll - is local must try!

Sarah L

Delicious pho . Massive portions and friendly staff

Amanda Thau

Take a seat in the back of the restaurant and enjoy! #18 beef and rice noodle ! Don't forget your imperial roll !

SFGate

Check out this Vietnamese greasy spoon that is enduringly popular with its die-hard fans (and formerly with Julia Child ). Fried rice is a favorite. Read more

Siddharth Vanchinathan

Ginger chicken with curry fried rice ! Too much food for one person, definitely lots of take home for a second meal.

Nick Holroyd

This little Vietnamese spot has a ton of character, and amazing service. Not the greatest bowl of pho I've ever had though.

Kyle Gray

The pho here is delicious!! They also have awesome seasoned pork .

Justin Vinluan

Super fast Vietnamese hole on the wall. Scary good food that is properly accompanied by the neighborhood .

Boniface Law

#17! Best Bun Cha - over stuffed Imperial rolls with grilled crispy pork

Mons Brick

Herb Caen (RIP) and Julia Child recommend this place. Food arrived in under 5 minutes. Piles of delicious salad & BBQ #15. Yumm

Alex Le

Imperial rolls are a must. This is how real Vietnamese people do it.

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 .

Melon L

Imperial rolls are a must. Though everything on the list is freaking delicious.

André Mandel

#17 vermicelli with BBQ pork and imperial rolls , which are the best in the world

ᴡ Lee

Must 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

Timothy Hong

Number 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.

Patrick Wang

Walk past the line outside waiting for takeout and sit at the counter or ask for a table. Immediate service provided. Line = lemmings

Daniel Salinas

Amazing prices on food and beer . And the food is great, especially the #17

squeasel

Imperial rolls are deep fried deliciousness! Iced vietnamese coffee great too.

Camila Peixe

imperial 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

Jordan Yelinek

Imperial rolls . That is all.

Jim Bean

I love this place. The imperial rolls are to die for!

Shannon Goh

The Imperial Rolls are to die for. I have dreams about it

Andrew Mulvenna

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 .

Alan H

Can’t go wrong with a number 17. Unless you don't like delicious pork …

David Pascual

if my memory serves me right, #33 is a huge pot of soup (2+ pax). Get it with a side of rice and enjoy!

Dian Haryaty

Sweet sour fish , chicken fried rice , beef sauteed in ginger for the win!!

Trella Rath

Sketchy location but the imperial rolls and shrimp fried rice are to die for.

Angela S.

They're back! Great food and reasonable prices. The colorful neighborhood comes free.

Takeshi

#7 is also good!

Benjamin Juang

Try the Mì Xào Dòn - So much food <3 (via @Foodspotting)

Takeshi

Great Hu Tieu!

Jeshua Borges

Super inexpensive , large portions , tasty, no frills.

Stephanie Tan

Tasted good! E fried rice portion is huge for two persons! Get e shrimp fried rice & empire roll!

Keenan Patterson

Imperial rolls 4 lyfe. That is all.

Alexi Kostibas

A great SF institution, but I like the good at Miss Saigon better.

Norman Liang

Order the specialties. If you order standard Vietnamese fare your order competes with takeouts .

polynesian metal

1 and 66: imperial roll and vegetarian tofu roll. To go.

Ethan Silvers

The Pho and Bun is amazing. Love it. The closest thing to a true Vietnamese experience that I have had in the US

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8.6
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Order some warm soy milk. Fresh and amazing. Also the braised duck is a must! - @Roem

8.7
Music Venue
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My favorite large venue in San Fran. Park at the large parking lot nearby or take BART, don't try for street parking. Don't worry about where you're sitting, it's a great view from anywhere. - Roy Scopazzi

8.7
Theater
Golden Gate Theatre

Make it a point to wander up to the lobby upstairs. It's beautiful and spacious - Magan Biggs

9.2
Theater
Orpheum Theatre

Seat in the mezzanine or loge are very good for sound and view. Also definitely preorder drinks as the lines are ver long. Y - Rebecca Elliott