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Open 7 days a week! Turtle Tower is an iconic San Francisco restaurant known for its authentic Northern Vietnamese cuisine, particularly its pho with clear broth and fresh ingredients. Established in 1999, it has become a beloved institution for locals and visitors alike, offering traditional Hanoi street food in a welcoming, no-frills setting. Now operating at 220 California St, Turtle Tower continues to serve its famous dishes, preserving its rich culinary legacy.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 220 California St, San Francisco, CA 94111
Phone: (415) 613-5426
Website: https://www.turtletowersf.com/
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Order and Reservations
Order: Order online
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At Turtle Tower, the heart of their renowned Northern Vietnamese pho lies in the meticulously prepared broth – a clear yet complex elixir simmered for hours.
Reviews
K D
No one does Northern style pho the way they do. They’re back with a vengeance. The ambience is trendy, upscale, comfortable, and welcoming. Service is ALWAYS great. They’re so efficient and friendly. Their new menu keeps all of the old classics. I normally order Pho Bo Dac Viet, pandan waffles, pho ga, and imperial rolls. Their bowl sizes are huge, noodles are fresh, broth comforting. Amazing place eat for lunch/dinner. They were open late night, but that moved to the Marina location, which is even better bc all of the bars are in that area . My husband is vegetarian, and he was so happy to see he had options on the new menu (veggie pho)!
They really take care of you here. Welcome back, TT! We missed you!!
… moreThey really take care of you here. Welcome back, TT! We missed you!!
David Lovato
Loved this spot! A little pricey for Vietnamese but I really liked everything. Excellent bahn mi, very tasty pho, and great happy hour deals. Would love to come back and visit late at night too! Good late night hours here
… moreSarah Nguyen
So happy Turtle Tower is back in the Financial District! This legendary spot for Northern Vietnamese pho has returned with the same clean, rich broth and lightning-fast service that made it a cult favorite. The pho ga (chicken pho) is comforting perfection — simple, aromatic, and deeply satisfying.
The place gets busy fast, especially during lunch, but bowls come out in minutes and are always delicious. Don’t miss the stir-fried pho and crispy imperial rolls. Service is quick and efficient, and the space feels fresh yet familiar.
A beloved San Francisco classic reborn — still one of the best pho spots in the city.
… moreThe place gets busy fast, especially during lunch, but bowls come out in minutes and are always delicious. Don’t miss the stir-fried pho and crispy imperial rolls. Service is quick and efficient, and the space feels fresh yet familiar.
A beloved San Francisco classic reborn — still one of the best pho spots in the city.
Anna Law.
On a chilly day off, I knew I had to go back to Turtle Tower to warm my stomach and my heart. This time I got the Beef Pho. SOOO SOO GOOD! I love their signature chicken of course, but I wanted to switch it up this time and of course, it did not disappoint. It had a lovely atmosphere with joyful patrons. The service was quick and pleasant. Everything came out piping hot, just right !
I also had their green waffle for dessert and it was yummy!
10/10 recommend! I also got one of these super cute T-shirts 🙂
… moreI also had their green waffle for dessert and it was yummy!
10/10 recommend! I also got one of these super cute T-shirts 🙂
J T
If you’re craving a comforting, no-frills bowl of pho in SF, Turtle Tower is the spot. I came here for their chicken pho and it hit the mark. I went with the large bowl and the portion was generous — perfect if you’re really hungry.
What I loved most was the broth. It’s light, clean, and flavorful without being overly salty (a problem I’ve run into at a lot of other pho places in the city). You can really taste the freshness of the ingredients — it feels balanced instead of heavy. The noodles were soft and easy to eat, and the fresh green onions and herbs gave it that extra lift.
Service was quick and efficient, and the food came out steaming hot. The vibe is casual and straightforward, which makes it great for a quick meal or a low-key dinner spot.
Overall, Turtle Tower serves up pho that feels both authentic and refreshing. If you’re in the mood for quality chicken pho that won’t leave you thirsty from salt overload, this place is worth checking out. Highly recommend!
… moreWhat I loved most was the broth. It’s light, clean, and flavorful without being overly salty (a problem I’ve run into at a lot of other pho places in the city). You can really taste the freshness of the ingredients — it feels balanced instead of heavy. The noodles were soft and easy to eat, and the fresh green onions and herbs gave it that extra lift.
Service was quick and efficient, and the food came out steaming hot. The vibe is casual and straightforward, which makes it great for a quick meal or a low-key dinner spot.
Overall, Turtle Tower serves up pho that feels both authentic and refreshing. If you’re in the mood for quality chicken pho that won’t leave you thirsty from salt overload, this place is worth checking out. Highly recommend!
Alex Zuniga
I had the Phoʻ Chay (v,vg) Vegan rice noodle soup, it is delicious! Tastes like vacation! Atmosphere is very nice and the service is great, very friendly! And this plate is big! 18 Kings Cocktail is good as well! I definitely have to come back to try sldesserts. I totally recommend it!
… moreFei Yu
Turtle tower, the famed Vietnamese spot in the city that closed down a while ago, but since reopened with two locations. Standard lunch spot with mostly pho with clear broth. Also has alternatives like bahn mi sandwich and rice plate & a couple appetizers like spring rolls, wings. Great drinks- they have Vietnamese coffee and milk tea. Fast service, no reservation required. Good for a work lunch.
Got the beef pho but the meat was a thick dry patty. The soup base was good. Not too salty. Good value for money. One bowl ~20 bucks could feed 2 people imo.
Not sure why people were up in arms when they closed. Maybe it was overhyped for me. San Jose has better Vietnamese food.
… moreGot the beef pho but the meat was a thick dry patty. The soup base was good. Not too salty. Good value for money. One bowl ~20 bucks could feed 2 people imo.
Not sure why people were up in arms when they closed. Maybe it was overhyped for me. San Jose has better Vietnamese food.
Hien Le
Nem cua is authentic – too often, Viet restaurants in North America use the Chinese egg roll instead of rice paper, so I’m just happy to see actual bánh đa nem.
Phở áp chảo and bún thang were decent. Phở áp chảo took me aback at first because in Hà Nội, this is supposed to be a dry dish, but here it was served in broth. Instead of pan fried noodles and beef, I was served pan fried beef on top of noodle soup. The taste was good, so overall I still enjoyed it though. Happy to see true flat bánh phở instead of thin Chinese rice noodles.
Portion is huge.
… morePhở áp chảo and bún thang were decent. Phở áp chảo took me aback at first because in Hà Nội, this is supposed to be a dry dish, but here it was served in broth. Instead of pan fried noodles and beef, I was served pan fried beef on top of noodle soup. The taste was good, so overall I still enjoyed it though. Happy to see true flat bánh phở instead of thin Chinese rice noodles.
Portion is huge.
Bach Nguyen
Most authentic bún chả I’ve had in the US — very close to Hà Nội flavors. We also tried the phở bò tái and phở đặc biệt. The broth was flavorful and clean, though it could have been a bit hotter, and the portions of meat felt light for the price.
Service was friendly and the food came out quickly, but we did wait quite a while for our table to be cleaned and set up.
Overall, a solid spot in SF for authentic Northern Vietnamese dishes, especially the bún chả.
… moreService was friendly and the food came out quickly, but we did wait quite a while for our table to be cleaned and set up.
Overall, a solid spot in SF for authentic Northern Vietnamese dishes, especially the bún chả.
Annie
Sooo overjoyed Turtle Tower is back! SOLID PHO- chicken or beef (Northern Style – important to know before coming (i.e., condiments, noodles etc pho style and flavor are different from what we are used to in SF)).
This is the perfect comfort food – made with the freshest ingredients and packed with flavor. You can tell they use high quality ingredients..the broth is just amazing and clean, specially the PHO GA. Huge plus – one of my kiddos’ favorite meals.
So happy they are in FiDi as they are my quick go to lunch spot now. Sometimes it gets crowded at lunch hour but service is quick. Servers are nice. Ambiance is great.
For those of you who complain about the prices, please know that the restaurant industry is suffering and very tough to operate right now. Many restaurants are already working on very tight margins – so if you use quality ingredients, it will cost more. Also, if you want someone to take your order and serve you food, especially in the FiDi area, expect to pay more than the previous TL location. Let’s be real – would you even frequent the TL location to pay a few bucks less? Just enjoy the space and food. Price is fair.
So happy the Pham family is back with their beautiful family establishments and we get to taste authentic Vietnamese food. Chef Steven is still doing what he loves and we are so privileged to have such good Vietnamese cuisine out here. Congratulations!
… moreThis is the perfect comfort food – made with the freshest ingredients and packed with flavor. You can tell they use high quality ingredients..the broth is just amazing and clean, specially the PHO GA. Huge plus – one of my kiddos’ favorite meals.
So happy they are in FiDi as they are my quick go to lunch spot now. Sometimes it gets crowded at lunch hour but service is quick. Servers are nice. Ambiance is great.
For those of you who complain about the prices, please know that the restaurant industry is suffering and very tough to operate right now. Many restaurants are already working on very tight margins – so if you use quality ingredients, it will cost more. Also, if you want someone to take your order and serve you food, especially in the FiDi area, expect to pay more than the previous TL location. Let’s be real – would you even frequent the TL location to pay a few bucks less? Just enjoy the space and food. Price is fair.
So happy the Pham family is back with their beautiful family establishments and we get to taste authentic Vietnamese food. Chef Steven is still doing what he loves and we are so privileged to have such good Vietnamese cuisine out here. Congratulations!