Roasted crab & garlic noodles are the main draws at this destination Vietnamese restaurant.
Hours
| Friday | 4:30–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 4:30–9 PM |
| Sunday | 4:30–8 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 4:30–8 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30–8 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 4101 Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122
Phone: (415) 665-1146
Website: http://www.thanhlongsf.com/
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Reviews
Oscar Kwok
Food is good, especially the garlic noodles and mussels. Crabs are good too but super pricey. We ordered four dishes including two crabs and it came out to $300+ USD. The crabs were labelled ‘market price’, and since the price of the other dishes was like $20 something, that means the crab was like $100?
Overall food is good but expect to pay a lot.
… moreOverall food is good but expect to pay a lot.
Christopher T
We had been here so many time prior and I love it everytime we’re in the area. The foods quality and freshness are generally consistent throughly the yrs but once in awhile, it just off, we had that couple time. Also just my pov, it is abit declined since the beginning. But they are still delish and got to have it at least one year. Services are the same, mostly great but one in a full moons just the opposite. Overall still an institutional place or landmark for SF and the Vietnamese community for sure. I tried to sit sibling places in SF doentown, BH and South coat plaza and even with the mother cooked in BH, somehow this place still carries the original and most flavorful crab ever.
… moreMathew Heart
We visited Thanh Long on Judah Street in San Francisco during our Dec 2024 Travel, excited to try their famous Vietnamese seafood. While the experience had its highlights, there were a few things that could have been better.
* Shrimp Toast: This appetizer was just okay. It was on the dry side and lacked the richness we were expecting.
* Roast Crab: The crab itself was excellent–fresh and cooked perfectly. However, the heavy use of butter slightly overwhelmed the flavors.
* Colossal Royal Tiger Prawns: The prawns were juicy and flavorful, but again, there was an overabundance of butter, which detracted from the natural taste of the seafood.
* Fried Rice Combo (Shrimp and Chicken): Unfortunately, this was the weakest dish of the night. The rice was over-charred, which left a bitter taste, and the flavors didn’t come together well.
While the seafood quality was undeniably good, the overuse of butter made the meal feel a bit heavy. The ambiance was cozy, and the service was friendly and attentive, but for the price point, we expected a little more finesse in the execution of the dishes.
The crab and prawns are worth trying, but we’d love to see more balance in the flavors next time.
… more* Shrimp Toast: This appetizer was just okay. It was on the dry side and lacked the richness we were expecting.
* Roast Crab: The crab itself was excellent–fresh and cooked perfectly. However, the heavy use of butter slightly overwhelmed the flavors.
* Colossal Royal Tiger Prawns: The prawns were juicy and flavorful, but again, there was an overabundance of butter, which detracted from the natural taste of the seafood.
* Fried Rice Combo (Shrimp and Chicken): Unfortunately, this was the weakest dish of the night. The rice was over-charred, which left a bitter taste, and the flavors didn’t come together well.
While the seafood quality was undeniably good, the overuse of butter made the meal feel a bit heavy. The ambiance was cozy, and the service was friendly and attentive, but for the price point, we expected a little more finesse in the execution of the dishes.
The crab and prawns are worth trying, but we’d love to see more balance in the flavors next time.
Hugh Do
First time coming here with my family, we had reservations booked from yelp on Friday 7p. Glad we did have reservation and did not have to wait and there were two families waiting. We have a total of four adults. This is a neighborhood restaurant and did not have much expectations. From the outside look, there was wow factor from the inside. This is an upper scale of the restaurant. The service was red carpet.
This place is known for crab and garlic noodles. Unfortunately, my son is allergic to crab so we informed the server to ensure there is no cross contamination.
We ordered an appetizer, salad and three entrees, and one dessert.
We ordered shrimp toasts, mango salad, steam Chilean Sea Bass, shaken beef, tiger prawns, extra order garlic noodles, and a bowl of rice. The portions are a little small and worked out great, so we can ordered fried banana a la mode.
The shrimp toast was good, shrimp had full flavors and toasts were fresh. The sea bass has great flavor and great with the butter, but the portion was really small, mainly a small piece of fish and a few Shanghai bok choy, I think the fish should be a little larger or should include a side dish. The shaken beef was very good, great with steam rice. The tiger prawns were very good and it came with garlic noodles. The fired banana is a little dried but great with ice cream. Overall, we enjoy the food. Reason to give a 5 stars was great service and good non crab dishes. This is a crab place but other choices were very good too.
We would return again
… moreThis place is known for crab and garlic noodles. Unfortunately, my son is allergic to crab so we informed the server to ensure there is no cross contamination.
We ordered an appetizer, salad and three entrees, and one dessert.
We ordered shrimp toasts, mango salad, steam Chilean Sea Bass, shaken beef, tiger prawns, extra order garlic noodles, and a bowl of rice. The portions are a little small and worked out great, so we can ordered fried banana a la mode.
The shrimp toast was good, shrimp had full flavors and toasts were fresh. The sea bass has great flavor and great with the butter, but the portion was really small, mainly a small piece of fish and a few Shanghai bok choy, I think the fish should be a little larger or should include a side dish. The shaken beef was very good, great with steam rice. The tiger prawns were very good and it came with garlic noodles. The fired banana is a little dried but great with ice cream. Overall, we enjoy the food. Reason to give a 5 stars was great service and good non crab dishes. This is a crab place but other choices were very good too.
We would return again
Dayse Batista
Thanh Long is an absolute gem in San Francisco! The garlic noodles and king crab are out of this world, so flavorful, rich, and perfectly cooked. The atmosphere is cozy and classic, and the service is always warm and friendly. It’s easy to see why this place is such a local favourite. Definitely a must-try if you’re in the city!
… moreMJ L
I always enjoy coming here. The parking is tricky so park up the hill and just walk down. Make reservations (easy on open table). We had the calamari, roasted crab, rice and garlic noodles. Even had the fried banana and ice cream. Service was excellent and the food was just so fresh. I’ll back back again and again
… moreCenon Manansala (Cee)
I drove about an hour and 45 minutes from Rio Vista to try Thanh Long, and it was absolutely worth the trip. We ordered the garlic noodles, two Dungeness crabs, chicken fried rice, and lemongrass chicken. Every dish was delicious, full of flavor, and perfectly cooked. For dessert, we had the fried banana, cheesecake, and chocolate cake, and they were just as amazing. The service was friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better. I have no complaints at all and will definitely be coming back in the near future.
… moreMark G. Perkins
Id like to give this place 5 stars, but im giving 4 just because the crab is very much over priced, then they make a mandatory tip of 20% minimum.
$82 currently for 1 crab, and this I know is price gouging even though its off season. Its good food, the crab at least, but the garlic noodles aren’t worth $15 for a portion.
Not in a hurry to go back here.
… more$82 currently for 1 crab, and this I know is price gouging even though its off season. Its good food, the crab at least, but the garlic noodles aren’t worth $15 for a portion.
Not in a hurry to go back here.
MoMo O.
The flavor is really good here not boring steamed crabs. The crabs are a must. I would come back to try another flavor. Garlic noodles is good but a little overcooked for me. Calamari is okay not as crispy as I would like.
… moreSeeks Adventure & Good Eats
DE-LICIOUS!
From Apps to Crab to Dessert. Such a wonderful spot to dine in Outer sunset.
Take a ride share or leave ample time to find parking.
… moreFrom Apps to Crab to Dessert. Such a wonderful spot to dine in Outer sunset.
Take a ride share or leave ample time to find parking.