Phở No 1 in San Francisco: photos, reviews, menu

About

Phở No 1 sits comfortably in San Francisco's Portola neighborhood, offering a laid-back spot to savor authentic Vietnamese flavors without breaking the bank. A meal here, between $10 and $20, promises tender meats and fresh noodles that are sure to delight. Popular among both solo diners and friends catching up, the atmosphere is casual yet welcoming, with brisk and friendly service ensuring you're never kept waiting long.

Known for its signature Vietnamese pho ga, the restaurant also features standout dishes like Bun Bo Hue with a hint of stinky shrimp paste and the popular Pho Dac Biet. Health-conscious diners will find plenty of appealing options, too. If you're in a hurry, take advantage of their delivery or takeaway services. For a complete dining experience, pair your meal with a freshly brewed coffee. Parking can be a bit of a hunt but there's metered street parking nearby. Whether dining in or taking out, Phở No 1 offers a savory escape right in the city.

Price

$$$$ 10 - 20 $

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

Cuisines

Vietnamese

Services

Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in

Dietary options

Healthy options

Offering

Serving coffee

3.8

based on 136 reviews

Google

3.8/5 136 reviews

Tania Jimene

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Nice place to eat,

LeLe Le

Food: 3
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

This is my definite go to spot for some soup pho, BBH or bun rieu.. the staff are always very nice to us when we come in. They actually know our order by heart, almost. Parking is a little hard and this place only accepts cash!

Super Superman

Food: 4
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 4

I usually came here several times a year when I’m in the neighborhood. Their food is fine: hot, edible, and clean. Their service is minimal— waitress brought glasses of water and food to the table. No refills offered and she doesn’t check up on you. All the utensils are self-service and napkin dispensers are on the table too. Prices are competitive. Portion sizes standard. Unfortunately I had a bad experience. We had 5 people and the waitress automatically added her tip to my bill. She refused to give us a breakdown of the subtotal, taxes, and her tip amount. She kept saying the total is $89 with tip and walked away. When I asked for more clarification, she just read off the name of the items ordered and said, “what don’t you understand. That’s what you ordered” and walked away again as she spoke. See attached photo of the “bill”. In the past, I’ve had 6 people at the table and I was allowed to determine the tip amount. I’m unsure if there was a change in ownership. There was absolutely no miscommunication since we spoke in her language. If the waitress was transparent and wasn’t so curt, then I would have actually given her my normal tip percentage which is actually a lot more than what she demanded. I recommend the food here, but I do not recommend the dine-in experience.

What is the address of Phở No 1?
Phở No 1 is located at 2571 San Bruno Ave, 94134, San Francisco, Portola, USA.
How to get here by public transport?
The nearest public transport options provide quick and easy access:
- Bus stop San Bruno Ave & Bacon St (204 m walk)
- Bus stop San Bruno & and Felton St (102 m walk)
- Bus stop Bacon St & San Bruno Ave (203 m walk)
- Bus stop San Bruno Ave & Thornton Ave (111 m walk)
How is Phở No 1 rated by visitors?
Phở No 1 has an average rating of 3.8 based on 136 reviews across platforms such as Google.
What is the average price for a meal at Phở No 1?
The average price for a meal is 10 - 20 $ (it is cheap - $).

Phở No 1 in San Francisco