Karl G.
12/14/2025
Tried Turtle Tower with some friends in FiDi SF on a Friday evening. There was a short wait, and the place was bustling! One of the rare SF restaurants open super late -- they stay open till 3am...
Turtle Tower
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220 California St
San Francisco, CA 94111
Turtle Tower is a celebrated restaurant in San Francisco's Tenderloin District, renowned for its authentic Northern Vietnamese cuisine. Established in 2000 and named after the historic Turtle Tower in Hanoi, it has become a cherished destination for locals and visitors seeking genuine Vietnamese flavors.
The restaurant is particularly famous for its Northern-style pho, characterized by a clear broth and an emphasis on simplicity and freshness. With a commitment to using fresh ingredients, Turtle Tower aims to create memorable dining experiences that honor the rich culinary heritage of Vietnam.
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Michael L.
12/3/2025
THE BIG: Vietnamese restaurant in downtown SF. The resetaurant is named after the histroic turtle tower in Hanoi and generally famousfor it's northern style pho. Trippy interior with mirrors all...
Aly C.
11/23/2025
===TL;DR=== - 9. Pho ga - 11. Bun thang w/ no greens - G. Tom boc chien gion ===TMI=== So happy to hear that turtle tower has returned! Though I'm lowkey said they went from a homey mom and pop...
Emily Z.
11/20/2025
Came in during a weekday lunch rush and luckily got seated right before a slew of people came in! It's not a huge restaurant, but there are plenty of tables + bar seating, although tables are sat...
Lizzie S.
11/11/2025
I'm going to say it--I miss the Tenderloin location. It had a...how do you say...certain "je ne sais quoi." This location is nicer and gets a lot of finance and tech bros. I like how it's very...
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