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Turtle Tower Restaurant

(Now Closed)

Vietnamese Restaurant$$$$

Tenderloin, San Francisco

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Staff PicksOctober 31, 2014
Order the Chicken Pho, it's the best in the Bay area with a broth as delicious as it gets. If your up for a challenge add Pho Ga Long to your broth mixing chicken giblets to the mix. Read more
CITY GRITAugust 1, 2014
If you’re looking for less fancy and more authentic Vietnamese, this is your spot. We loved the Phở Tái (Rare Beef Noodle Soup) and the Xôi Gà (Sticky Rice with Chicken). Don’t miss the Iced Coffee.
Tasting TableOctober 10, 2014
Need a cheap lunch? Turtle Tower's Hanoi-style pho ga will cure what ails you—the immaculately flavored chicken broth is chock-full of tender meat and perfectly springy rice noodles. Read more
Chip MorelandMarch 7, 2018
Raw beef pho (#2) with chicken broth and 1/2 the noodles is my jam. Best nourishing broth without all the MSG that is rampant in most vietnamese restaurants. Keep an open mind about the northern style
Mike WinstonSeptember 15, 2014
Follow everyone's advise & get the Northern Vietnamese chicken-based Pho Ga. Add an order of Goi Cuon & Vietnamese Coffee and you're ready to kill that hangover. Read about it on WinstonWanders below! Read more
Khanh NguyenDecember 30, 2017
Amazing Pho! Both the broth and the noodles are astronomical. Good service too
SFGateAugust 2, 2014
Soups, such as beef stewed in wine sauce ($6.50/$8), aren't as exciting, but the sticky rice with Chinese sausage ($7) and banh mi ($4.75) are excellent. Read more
Bianca LamJanuary 6, 2013
Stick with the chicken pho, it's what they specialize in. Ask for jalapenos, mix in fish sauce as dipping sauce. For the chicken ask for lemon sauce. You will then experience mouth heaven.
EaterFebruary 7, 2017
The TL location opens at 8 a.m., and its northern Vietnamese-style soups taste like you’re slurping up a steaming bowl on the streets of Hanoi. Read more
Shirley LiuJuly 26, 2015
Get the pho ga if there's no line. If there's a line go next door to Pho 2000 and get their bun rieu.
Garry TanDecember 19, 2016
Don't forget to get some broth to go. It's the best for when you or your loved ones have a cold.
Merih OcbazghiApril 14, 2017
Love this place - go every time I'm in SF. The Bun Cha Hanoi is amazing!
Charlene NaughtonMarch 9, 2018
I love vermicelli bowls but here you can only get them with egg rolls and a side of pork or vice versa. This ends up costing you $20! The pho looked better.
Jordan FineMay 13, 2019
pho ga makes a nice afternoon lunch on a chilly day. I went with the small and it was plenty food!
Shoua KueSeptember 3, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Chicken pho broth and beef pho broth is sooooo good! Wish they had cut up Thai peppers on the side to make it extra spicy though..
Helen ZhangSeptember 17, 2011
Come for the Pho Ga (Chicken Pho). Very light, refreshing broth and strips of chicken. Perfect for a Sunday afternoon lunch after a long night of drinking.
Matthew HuieAugust 25, 2018
Pretty decent bowl of pho near the downtown core. It's too bad they don't open late!
Elizabeth BursteinDecember 1, 2018
Love the chicken pho! Numba 9..Simply perfect
Nancy TranJuly 6, 2015
Authentic Pho reminiscent of Pho made in Northern Vietnam. Order the Pho Ga (chicken Pho).
Dave JensenFebruary 1, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Try pho for breakfast. The restaurant is empty in the morning and it really hits the spot, especially on a cold morning.
Lasagne ZucchiniNovember 2, 2021
Beef and chicken pho are both amazing!
SFGateAugust 2, 2014
Chicken pho is the specialty, with a clear broth that is soothing with a deep chicken flavor. Read more
Chez StockNovember 21, 2015
Great broth. northern Style, so wide noodles and no sprouts or hoisin sauce available.
Turtle Tower SfApril 17, 2012
Hi Everyone! Come and check out our new loyalty program, SpotOn! What is SpotOn? Click the link below to hear more. -check in 10x and receive a free small bowl of Pho Ga! Read more
David HoltzFebruary 16, 2015
Been here 5+ times
The Pho Ga is very good. You can ask for no skin on the chicken if you want!
Ian CheeMay 17, 2014
Highly recommend the Pho Gá! Possibly serves the best rice noodles in the Bay Area.
Adam SampsonOctober 6, 2014
Been here 5+ times
It's Northern-style Pho. No sprouts, Thai basil, ect. On the side. And, the noodles are tricky to eat with chopsticks.
Ekkapong T.March 18, 2013
Been here 10+ times
THIS PLACE IS CLOSE! They are going to move to the new building (the next three building on the right). And it's still under construction. I guess we have to wait until it's open again in summer 2013
Turtle Tower SfApril 18, 2012
10 spots = 1 FREE small Pho Ga. Start earning spots by clicking the “SpotOn Rewards” button on our Facebook page or download the "SpotOn Mobile" app. Read more
TeresaJune 19, 2015
Northern Vietnam style. Get the pho ga. Or chicken soup if you're sick. Soul warming :)
The FeastJune 13, 2011
The pho with rare beef is cheap in price but rich in flavor with a complex broth and lots of fresh herbs to add into the bowl. Read more
Chris KedNovember 28, 2013
Phi is great but summer rolls are out of this world. You have to to have it. No excuse.
Bkwm JJune 14, 2013
Been here 5+ times
It's rare beef noodle soup is served in chicken broth! How interesting! :P
Matt HiltachkAugust 26, 2014
I like turtles... But seriously, best pho in the TL.
Michael LongJuly 1, 2013
Been here 5+ times
I wish people would quit whining about it not being real pho. It's just the less common Hanoi style. Pho ga is best hangover cure known to man.
Turtle Tower SfFebruary 12, 2013
We are MOVING. We will close our door permanently at 631 Larkin Street on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 7:30pm. Follow us on Facebook & Twitter: turtletowersf for more info.
Henry WuAugust 9, 2014
Well made chicken pho here. Light and refreshing alternative to beef pho.
Dicky Subagyo PutroJuly 3, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Personally, I like #12 better than Pho Ga, but #9 (Pho Ga) is also quite delicious :)
Christian FengNovember 9, 2018
#9 Chicken Pho is the way to go! #10 if you enjoy the Giblets
Hana NaJanuary 8, 2012
Hung over? Who needs Advil when you have this spot :) Bookmark it here for amazing cure-all chicken pho. Seriously great.
Melissa DagdaganAugust 20, 2011
Been here 50+ times
Northern style pho! I think I prefer it! Broth is to DIE for.
AmandaSeptember 11, 2014
Get some fresh coconut juice: pure deliciousness.
Sherry LiJuly 26, 2015
Chicken pho is a must have if you've never been
LaShea RoweJuly 28, 2013
They only take cash. Great prices. Try the beef stewed in wine sauce with rice.
Heather CallawayAugust 12, 2013
I dislike seafood. I understand that pho has a small amount of fish sauce, but this was crazy. Pho tai was so fishy I had to stop half way into the bowl. Beware, pho here is for seafood lovers only...
LanaAugust 20, 2012
Number 2 and number 9 (really does taste like chicken soup). Order extra lime if you are used to pho from ye south.
Danny SauterAugust 20, 2013
Pho like you've never had before. Warning: cash only & closed Thursday.
Angela LiuAugust 11, 2019
Very fragrant pho
Jack ChenJune 29, 2012
Must try the most famous Pho Ga. Don't come here when it's dark. I was attacked by a homeless lady across the street, be careful!
Luyao ZhangSeptember 25, 2017
Nice Place for its perfect chicken noddle soup.

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