Hai Ky Mi Gia

Vietnamese restaurant · Tenderloin

Hai Ky Mi Gia

Vietnamese restaurant · Tenderloin

707 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94109

Highlights

Chinese & Vietnamese noodle soups, braised duck, soy milk

707 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94109 Get directions

haikynoodles.com

$10–20 · Menu

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"Hai Ky Mi Gia is a Tenderloin noodle shop that’s bustling at all times of the day. The deceptively big dining room with archways and hanging orchids is a revolving door of neighbors, double dates, and solo lunchers coming in for their fix of broth and noodles. Order anything involving their thick egg noodles—they’re firm without sacrificing chew, and best when topped with a braised duck leg that gets more tender the longer it sits in the soup. They also do a solid bún bò huế with slippery rice noodles, and extra strong coffee that you should order no matter what time it is." - julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez, patrick wong

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The 18 Best Restaurants In The Tenderloin - San Francisco - The Infatuation

"Noodle soup sorcery is in full swing at Hai Ky Mi Gia. The large longstanding spot does Vietnamese and Chinese bowls with chewy rice or egg noodles, and is bustling at all hours with folks coming in for a fix of the steaming hot good stuff. If you’re having a hard time narrowing down the dozens of options on the menu, go for the noodle soup topped with a braised duck leg. The meat easily slides off the bone and gets even more tender while it soaks in all the broth." - julia chen 1, patrick wong, ricky rodriguez

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Little Saigon’s Teochew noodle house specializes in wonton soups and the beloved braised duck leg bowl. Highlighted by the San Francisco Chronicle and local food writers, it’s cash-only comfort with deep flavors and modest prices.

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Tommy Nguyen

Google

Braised Duck Leg Egg Noodle Soup(Dry) was delicious. Fast service. Homemade Soybean drink was good too.

Son L

Google

I used to live in SF for a short while and been revisiting Hai Ky for 15 years. I think about the food here a lot - the craft is amazing. It's a regular topic in my group chat. The broth is restrained but near perfect - the noodles are platonic ideal textures of gloss and chewiness. Glorious, bouncy and well dressed in whatever you get them in. The rice noodles are especially impressive- so fresh and well cooked . The main noodle dish is famous in south china (there's a Netflix china docu) and especially through Thailand Cambodia vietnam and they show the slight inflection of how we eat it in SE Asia. The condiments here are even perfect - just peer into the pristinely sliced chilis perfectly crisp in vinegar brine. Get the special w all the noodles and also the fried fish cake if they still have. I'm sad to see how abandoned downtown SF and especially Tenderloin feels now on recent visits. A lot of restaurants are barely living anywhere let alone here. I hope selfishly they'll live on for many more years. Support them in all ways- and plz tip all the ppl well. Bless! 🥲

Steven Straus

Google

The food I had delivered today from here was really good. The duck meat was nice and tender. The garlic noodles were so very good and tasty. The food was very decently priced. I can definitely see myself ordering some food from here again. I highly recommend takeout from this restaurant. I give them 5 stars ⭐️ all around

Alice Hou

Google

Their house special rice noodle soup, #8, was a delight. The clear broth was flavorful, and the combination of shredded chicken, pork, fish ball, shrimp, pork kidneys, and bean sprouts added a variety of textures and flavors. The noodles were pleasantly chewy, and I appreciated the absence of a salty aftertaste after finishing the meal. It's a must-try if you're craving Teochew Hor Fun! Just keep in mind they only accept cash, but the prices are very reasonable. Despite its somewhat offbeat location, it's worth a visit.

Heidi

Google

Best spot for some wonton noodles gosh!! Really love it!!! Its not totally cantonese style, it got a bit southeast asia hint with the egg noodles! I had the braised duck leg and wonton noodles, the duck leg is sooo gooooood with its being smoked and it dissolved in one bite. The broth is super nice as well! They also do the Vietnamese iced coffee

Sze Yen Chan

Google

I've been here several times and they are extremely consistent in taste and portion size. Prices are reasonable for the portions you get and the service is always very efficient and friendly. Sure it's messy in the TL, but the restaurant is a homey spot with lots of customers and comfortable on the inside. Things I've ordered: House special ho fun (soup and dry) - this is the must order here in my opinion, it is full of toppings over the noodles (shrimp, char siew, pork slices, ground pork, chicken strips, fish cakes, beef balls, bean sprouts, pork liver if you want it). I've only gotten the rice noodle version and like it dry with soup on the side. It is well seasoned on its own but you can jazz it up with pickled jalapenos and other sauces that they provide on the table. The fried garlic oil they put in it is delicious and I've never regretted ordering this. Golden fried fish cakes - about 3 whole fishcakes in each order, cut into half and fried to golden perfection. They are a little greasy but tasty with a nice bounce, they taste great dipped in the hoisin sauce. Served with pickled vegetables on the side (cucumber and carrot) which cuts through the grease perfectly. Wonton soup - the wontons are just ok, there's no shrimp in it that I could discern and is mostly just wrapper and ground pork. It's seasoned well and comes in the same soup that they serve with the house special noodles. Beef stew ho fun - this was more soupy than stewy in my opinion, with a strong tomato flavor. The beef was alright and pretty chewy and tough, it would have been nice if they had stewed the meat a little longer to get it nice and soft. The rice noodles don't come with anything else except beef and bean sprouts. It's an ok option but I would opt for the house noodles over this anytime. The crowds here seem inconsistent, I had to wait once for over 20 mins for a table and it was packed to the gills, and other times I got a table right away and there were a decent number of customers but no wait. The tables turn over quickly though since people are here to eat, not sit around for hours.

Jovan Kun

Google

This place is one of the best noodle place in San Francisco. I usually order #7 thin or thick with separate soup. The hot soya milk is very good. The service is fast and the owner is very friendly. I eat here for almost 15 years.

ANH KHOA NGUYEN

Google

My friend and I decided to check this place out. We tried the Braised Duck Leg with Wonton Egg Noodle and the House Special Wonton Egg Dry Noodle. The food was decent, and the homemade soybean sauce wasn’t bad, but I was really hoping for a homemade sauce for the dry noodles—since the sauce is the soul of the dish—but no luck. On the plus side, the staff were super nice and friendly, and our food came out in just 10 minutes.

Nurullah D.

Yelp

I love the noodles at this shop and was disappointed. They were closed for two weeks for holiday vacation. It is in a troubled neighborhood, but it's worth giving them a visit and enjoying their spring rolls and beef stew tomato with yellow noodles. I love the fact they do have any music in the background so you can hear the other people slurping

David L.

Yelp

Food: 4 Decor: 3 Service: 4 Came here for a quick dinner since it's been one of my bookmarks for a while. Overall solid spot for a quick bite and would come by again. Braised Duck Leg tender, fall off the bone braised duck leg garnished with green onions, cilantro, fried garlic, and served with pickled vegetables on the side 4/5. Duck was very tender and fell off the bone, and the wide noodles were tasty and cooked perfectly. Also enjoyed the pickled veg on the side. Service was great. Big fan of mom and pop shops.

Kelly L.

Yelp

Came here on a Sunday, seated quickly. Very good noodle soups, we got 3 different kinds. Hot soymilk was also very good. Friendly workers, food came out fast. Neighborhood: it is located in the terderloin so not the greatest neighborhood but I felt perfectly safe and worth it for the good food!

Dan M.

Yelp

Classic San Francisco Hai Ky Noodles. What I would consider a war zone outside, inside is a noodle mecca. A home away from home this place has always taken care of its patrons. The reason , it's a mom's and pops store that CARES. One of the few places that's still open from when my grandparents brought me serving the same dishes has a special place in my heart. Today I ordered a combination with wontons with THICK egg noodle and soup on the side,

Cynthia L.

Yelp

Yummy clear broth and delicious wontons. We got the special with wonton, ground pork, fish cakes and shrimp with egg noodles. The dish tasted home made and really warms the soul. Service was great too and our food came out pretty fast. They also have pickled jalapeños, yum!

Mark K.

Yelp

Good food good service worth wading thru the crackheads to get to. Yelp is forcing me to add more words so here it is.

Audrey L.

Yelp

Food: (5/5) This place is hands down my favorite restaurant in San Francisco. Serving a wide range of Vietnamese-Chinese dishes, this has been my go-to place to get my all time favorite noodles. #7 Mi Hai Ky: (5/5) This is absolutely a must have when visiting. They have various options for toppings/meat and noodles. My personal favorite would definitely have to be the wide egg noodles with the soup on the side. Nothing beats stopping by for a fresh warm bowl of noodles and soup. **Pro Tip: Ask for extra oil with the noodles for extra flavor! (Thank me later)** Cafe Den (Iced Vietnamese Coffee): (4/5) A little too bitter for my taste personally, but still very strong. A great option for a pick me up for the inevitable food coma. Service: (5/5) Hai Ky is a family owned business. The manager, Amy, is very friendly and personable. I love how they are able to customize any dish as there are certain toppings I don't like with my noodles and they are more than happy to make accommodations. That plus the fact that they take credit card here have definitely sealed the deal for me and made this place my go-to, no brainer. The dishes also comes out fairly quickly. Ambiance: (4/5) My only downside to Hai Ky would have to be their location. Although extremely conveniently located which makes it easy to stop by, it is within Tenderloin which often deters people. Despite this, I have never encountered any issues whether going alone/in a group or with street parking. In addition, there are occasionally a few small flies around the restaurant, but they never interfere with my food.

Linda H.

Yelp

This restaurant is one of my childhood places. My family has been coming here for over 20 years. A must get is their soy milk, we love it hot especially on the cold sf days. My mom loves ordering their fried fish cake, and you can't go wrong with their fried egg rolls. I've grown up getting their combination bowl dry with thick yellow noodles. I love the soup that comes on the side. Combo-ed with their chili, soy sauce, and home-pickled jalopenos as dipping. You have a meal that is so so good. I haven't found any other viet/chinese places that make dry noodle dishes like this so I find myself constantly craving. Parking can be difficult in the TL, but this place is too good not to try, they taste great to-go so I always either take my left overs or order more for another meal during the week.

Alexis D.

Yelp

I've been ordering from this place for well over a year now and have recommended it to friends and coworkers whom also end up loving this place. Yesterday, I had the opportunity to actually visit their location for the first time! Amy, the owner was very sweet! I always get the House Special with thin egg noodles! Very straightforward menu and slightly busy spot but I'm glad to see them doing so well! Truly one of SF's gems! (Try asking for their pickled veggies, too!)

Jeron W.

Yelp

Hai Ky is located in the heart of the Tenderloin, which for some is a no-go territory, but as I have started exploring more and more of it, you find so many terrific restaurants despite the rough surroundings I ordered a pork kidney noodle soup, #14 on the menu. The broth itself is very flavorful. The texture of the noodles are just right. The protein, the pork kidneys, are not pungent at all and have great texture as well. If you are craving teo chew noodles, this is definitely a top pick and I can't wait to come back and try the other dishes and noodles they have

Quoc H.

Yelp

I came for dinner on a weekend and the place was pretty much empty. There was a bunch of seating so it can accommodate large groups. Service was still a bit slow and food came out in about 15-20min. 10/10 House Special with Wonton Egg Noodle Soup #2 ~$16 - Bowl came out hot and steamin with wontons, ground pork, pork meat slices, char siu (bbq pork), cha lua (viet pork sausage), shrimp, and noodles. Serving size was standard, protein variety was really good, egg noodles were bomb. I got thick noodles and they were chewy and made just right. Soup was really flavorful but I highly reccomend adding chili oil and more garlic.

Kim T.

Yelp

I went here with my parents before going to the Cherry Blossom Festival. We found out about this place through a famous Vietnamese youtuber named Colorman. It was a small restaurant and everyone loves this place! The service was good because our food came out fast. My dad and I got the house special wonton egg noodle soup, and my mom got the same thing but without the wontons. There is an option for thick or thin noodles, but I always get thin noodles! The soup had so many toppings and it was perfect for a cold, windy day. We also got soy milk which they make fresh in-house! Super yummy. They also give free tea. Please try this place it is so good! There are also so many other options to choose from.

BeFree Y.

Yelp

The taste of their noodles are different year after year. Not to mention when compared to few years ago. The type of egg noodles have changed to a different type. I think they have changed their chef and owners over the years.

Bally L.

Yelp

Such a hole in the wall spot, but must visit! Hai Ky serves traditional trieu chow noodles and dishes. I've been coming here since I was little and the quality and taste has remained consistent. A lot of immigrant families come to eat here and it can get pretty busy in the morning and on weekends. I always order the Hai Ky noodles with wide rice noodles and it hits the spot! The noodles come with fish balls, pork, chicken, cha siu, minced pork, and Vietnamese fancy pork. Be sure to order the soy milk and Chinese donuts as well. It's such a home-y broth that just warms you up. Hai Ky has won some local restaurant awards, so definitely be sure to try it!

Jennifer W.

Yelp

Delicious and authentic Chinese noodle soup in the Tenderloin. Highly recommend the fried fish cakes and house wonton noodle soup. This place is amazing and seriously reminds me of my childhood!

Vinkin Ken T.

Yelp

Came by Friday at 5pm. I've done a few take outs before but not lately because of how bad the area has gotten. We were the only diners. It was near the end of the day so the thick ho fun noodles were sold out. I got thick egg noodles with my house special noodle soup with a side of fried garlic. My partner ordered the duck egg noodle soup with thin egg noodles but instead was given thick egg noodles. I remembered the broth had better flavor before but this time it was so bland. Maybe it was watered down because it was the end of the day. For the house noodle, the toppings is still the same: a few pieces of meat balls, a small slice of char Siu, sliced pork, chicken, ground pork, fish cake, bean sprouts, 3-4 pieces of shrimp and a piece of liver. My partner says his duck noodle soup tasted the same as before. Credit cards are accepted now.

Justin H.

Yelp

this noodle spot is a must try. the host was so nice and enthusiastic and made me feel so welcome. really fast service we got seated and had our soups within minutes. we were really craving soup at the time so slight biased here but the broth is amazingly flavorful and i love the portions of shrimp. for the no 2 special i recommend getting the soup separate from the noodles and mixing black vinegar into the noodles. they are very considerate with the sauce availability too as every table was consistent with their sauce trays. overall a great lowkey spot if ur craving noodle soup! absolutely coming back here when im near the area.

Allison S.

Yelp

Yum this place is good! The portion is on the smaller side for the price. I do think getting the soup in the side is the move as you can taste the noodles and protein more. The food came out very fast and the staff were all nice. When you order the chicken noodle dish they do ask if you prefer white or dark meat which is nice. I was surprised they take credit card! Not the best area outside but tasty food.

Ralyn L.

Yelp

Food was delicious. Service was great. Ambiance is cozy and clean. Hidden gem in the Tenderloin.

Katie C.

Yelp

Ordered DoorDash. Their noodle soups so good and hangover curing that I ordered again the next day. Different toppings both good.

Dave M.

Yelp

I have no idea what Hai Ky means in Vietnamese....but my 'merican translation means excellent/kind service and delicious food. Let's use that in a sentence..."Dang Jake, that food was Hai Ky! Let's go back!" We had egg rolls that were small but they gave us a bunch, beef ball soup, and duck leg soup. They were excellent! The place isn't nice inside. But the food sure makes up for it! Don't bring someone who optimizes for nice interior over good food. Frankly why would we bring them to dinner anyway...but that's a subject for a different discussion!

Mareo N.

Yelp

The food was good. The service was slow but ok. I wish things would have went amounts. Smoothly

Alice H.

Yelp

Sam Z.

Yelp

Ambiance is small mom and pop. Service was friendly and attentive. My friend and I had noodle bowls. Mine was a little bland, I tried to doctor up the broth but it only helped so much; his was a little more flavorful. The noodles were ok. I think I had unrealistic expectations for this place, I've had better noodles elsewhere, but for the neighborhood it's a good option.

Sonia C.

Yelp

Delicious soup and broth! Bets egg noodles will try the dry version next time I'm in SF.

Jennifer N.

Yelp

When you're craving roast duck lo mein, this place hits the spot! The noodles are fresh and have a nice chew. Broth is very clean. Duck is tender and not too salty. I'm also convinced that the people who don't like this probably don't like cantonese food in general. If you're expecting super umami/oily chinese food, this is not it and you should keep moving along.

Justine D.

Yelp

I truly love these small mom and pop restaurants in SF. Tucked away in the Tenderloin (so be careful walking there), it is a pretty traditional looking Chinese noodle shop storefront and interior. They are known for their homemade noodles. We ordered a Duck leg soup and a "dry noodle" bowl. Both came out very quickly and piping hot. The duck (pictured) is definitely a hefty size, and the other bowl of noodles was also quite filling. The broth is pretty light, but the duck meat was tender and the noodles were just the right springy texture. The dry noodles was a pretty thick concoction, but they also provide a jalapeño dipping sauce that cuts through the overall thickness of the dish. I definitely preferred the soup, but would recommend the dry noodle as something to try. Additionally, for two hearty bowls, the price came out to be about $13 per bowl which is pretty cheap in the expensive city!

Jody W.

Yelp

What a find!!! Once again, Yelp to the rescue! It was an unusually cool day, so the house special soup with wontons was just the right thing. Small-ish family owned spot with awesome food and amazing service. Prices were incredibly reasonable. Would definitely recommend.

Cynthia L.

Yelp

Came here recently before seeing Les Miserables at the Orpheum theater. The restaurant isn't too far from the theater, but you do need to walk about 10 min or so to get there. That said, if you're looking for a light meal before or after performances at the Orpheum, I would suggest this place. Noodle soup is their main theme. It's not quite pho like you think at Vietnamese restaurants as this is similar to a Vietnamese Chinese fusion restaurant. You can get noodles in rice noodle form or egg noodle form. Then there are various toppings to go with. Just depending on your mood, you can get beef with the noodles or seafood with the noodles. You can also get a combo of both. The taste is spot on. Service was also pretty fast once we got seated. The workers seem to generally speak Cantonese if that helps anyone. That said, fair warning that this place is small. There are only a handful of tables and this place gets popular fast. So I would suggest coming here before an afternoon show at the Orpheum around like 11 AM. Before the end of my meal with my mom, her friend, and my boyfriend, there was a line near the doorway. That said, definitely a go to place for a meal that's light and not greasy/heavy on the stomach.

Ashley C.

Yelp

This was a solid casual spot to grab fresh noodles. Service was fast and efficient and just what we needed for affordable, but filling food! Their menu was pretty small which I was surprised about going to a Viet/Chinese restaurant, but their offerings were solid. I always go for duck and wontons, and fresh noodles are always a plus!

Jeerayapa Z.

Yelp

I will recommend this place to my friends and family. Their homemade egg noodles and soy milk are the best. I should have found them earlier. I'm from Thailand I love noodles and soup. Now I found my favorite place already.

Dean N.

Yelp

A Chinese and Vietnamese home spun location in the heart of San Francisco and Little Saigon. Their dishes have a definite Chinese taste instead of what I am more used to eating which is a great change of pace. They have had spicy chilis in their tables since before they were trendy and theirs are some of the best. I recommend getting there early they are not open late.

Mary M.

Yelp

I wish this restaurant was closer to me, I'd eat here on the regular. Reminds me of my childhood :)

Lori R.

Yelp

My favorite place for wonton noodles! I love getting the #1 with wide egg noodles with soup on the side. clean but flavorful broth and toppings. The sliced beef wonton soup is also delicious. Service is fast but also still considerate. sometimes there is a wait for a table but usually not too long. Not the best place for large groups though. Granted location is not in the "safest" neighborhood - but the food is very much worth it.

Norris T.

Yelp

A legendary lunch time noodle house known for fresh noodle dishes and fresh soy milk in the neighborhood. They have a credit card machine so it's no longer cash only! My bff will always be the Hai Ky House Special mixed noodles served with minced pork, sliced pork, shrimp, sliced fish cake, char siu, and chicken, garnished with green onions, cilantro, and fried garlic Mamas, grandma's & aunties run this place so please tip kindly if you can!

Katherine G.

Yelp

I've had this spot on my list for so long, but finally got around to trying it! It's a fantastic spot for some delicious egg noodles. The surrounding area is not the nicest so that's definitely something to keep in mind, but the inside is nice and spacious with quite a few tables. When we arrived there were a few other guests inside but we were still able to get seated immediately. Between the two of us we decided to share the wonton noodle soup and the duck noodle with the soup on the side. You get to pick if you want the thin or thick noodles, so we got one of each to try! The food came out pretty quick and was so so good. Something about the taste and texture of egg noodles is so comforting, and these definitely hit the spot. The wonton noodle soup we got with the thin egg noodles which were nice and firm and soaked up the delicious flavor of the broth. The duck with wide noodles had such a pleasant texture and the duck was perfectly cooked and seasoned too! I think this is one of those simple yet comforting meals that you can't really get tired of. I would highly recommend this spot for some not just delicious, but also super affordable food!

Jinnie L.

Yelp

My family and I love coming here for brunch and lunch. The staff are welcoming and kind. This did not happen overnight though, we have been coming here for years and that is the reason why. After I had my son I craved soup so this is where we went and the staff fell in love with my boys which is how the relationship started. The food us superb! We have tried about half the menu and have never been disappointed. You really need to be patient because they are really busy. Keep in mind that this is a family style restaurant so don't expect anything fancy or upscale. This spot reminds me of my grandmother's kitchen where she would make a hugs pot of food and serve the whole neighborhood. That's the vibe that you can expect. My favorites are the beef stew and duck soup. The have the cooked hot sauce but you need to ask for it. Parking is definitely challenging and please be careful because this is the tenderloin so don't leave anything valuable in the car or be flashy. You are here for the FOOD!

Dub C.

Yelp

What can you say about this place? Except I'm very happy to see them still open and thriving especially after seeing multiple other neighborhood staples/icons close in last few years...most recently turtle tower. Parking still sucks ! And it's still pretty sketchy but who cares ! Bottom line your coming here for #2 , or braised duck leg , plus a fresh hot soy milk!

Jenny Y.

Yelp

Even better eating in person. It's been a while, took me some time to come back after the pandemic, due to overwhelming places of delicious eats in Sf - But we made it a goal to revisit this time. Note, like everyone mentioned the area is sketchy, difficult to find parking, and even if there are spots available, you may not necessarily want to park there due to all the people doing drugs nearby. Regardless, this place is worth it! My advice, park a couple blocks away and walk there. Alright, back to The noodle, the broth soo delicious, my duck leg noodle was perfection, I requested extra fried garlic on the soup - yum!!! A must try and super popular item. The combination soup, delicious, amazing broth, tons of variety of meats and yum soft delicious Ho fun noodle. What more can you ask for. This place is a OG noodle spot for sure. My personal rating, on which is best of all the popular combo noodle spots 1. VH(Oakland) and This place ties for first place 2. Thanh Ky in Oakland 3. Mi noodle in El Cerritos 4. TK Francis's noodle shop across the bay

Irina R.

Yelp

I was in the neighborhood and decided to stop by for a lunch at Hai Ly Noodles (found it while doing a quick search on Yelp as it never disappoints with the last minute finds). It is in a rougher neighborhood of SF so be a bit more careful while finding good parking. It did have plenty of open tables on a rainy Sunday afternoon so we were greeted and seated right away. You definitely come for food here as the place looks pretty authentic right as you walk in. The menu has lots of noodle soup options with various proteins (shrimp, seafood, duck, etc.). You can also choose between different types of noodles. The food was served extremely fast and it was perfect on a gloomy day. The broth was rich and flavorful, noodles were really good. Definitely recommend checking it out if you are in this neighborhood.

Stephanie K.

Yelp

I can't believe that I haven't done a review for Hai Ky. I come here at least once a week, usually on Sundays because of free parking. Always get these 3 dishes: Duck wonton with thick noodles (soup on the side) and the House Special with wonton, with thick noodles (soup on the side), and the fish cakes. The dry noodle version is with a sauce. Get the noodles, mix it up and enjoy. There's nothing like this in the Bay Area and reminds me of HK food. The fishcakes are made inhouse and freshly fried. So delicious and comforting. The staff is awesome too! I come in or call and they know my name and what I want. It's the level of service is so rare in restaurants these days.

Chris W.

Yelp

Been reading about rave reviews about this place - supposedly some of the best noodle soups in the city. Not in the best place of town but some of the best restaurants are in the tenderloin. We ordered: - Braised duck leg: lots of flavor, served lukewarm with delicious picked veges. 4/5 - Hy Kai house special noodles with thin egg noodles: good but I was expecting more, clear broth, noodles were good but the ingredients were dry and quite bland. 3/5 - Iced coffee: I asked for black without milk and without sugar but they forgot, instead of asking for another one I tried and actually really liked this one with milk - not overly sweet like typical Vietnamese iced coffee with the layer of condensed milk but the coffee is quite strong. 5/5 - Home made warm soy milk (not pictured): wife loved it, reminds her of childhood. 5/5 Service was ok. Besides serving the wrong coffee, they also forgot the side of bean sprouts, and tried to charge us for an extra item until I looked at the itemized receipt and let them know it was incorrect. Good to try.

Joey N.

Yelp

I've seen this place for so long but never tried it out. Decided to have it for the first meal of the year after the hangover on New Year's Eve and they open early, really close to the Intercontinental hotel. We were so happy with the food and drinks. - House Special Wonton Egg Noodle (dry version): you can have it either broth or dry but if you have the dry version, they'll serve you a bowl of broth. I prefer the dry one and when you add chili oil and vinegar, it tasted really similar to Bak Chor Mee. So tasty! - Beef with Satay Sauce Egg Noodle: love the flavors of this and again, don't forget to add chili oil and vinegar. They also serve you a bowl of broth too. Their portion is massive for the price being charged. I definitely see myself coming back or ordering takeout.

Charles W.

Yelp

Usually, in order to find the more authentic Asian restaurants on Yelp, it's best to look for places that are roughly 3 stars - bad service, but delicious food. However, Hai Ky throws away all those conventions for me as the service was efficient and food was amazing. The noodles paired incredibly well with the homemade broth, which was a nice respite in the recently rainy and gloomy SF evenings. Tips: * Order with the broth on the side * Order extra broth because it's soooo good * Thin vs Thick noodles aren't that big of a difference * After you eat, you can pay at the front

Irene L.

Yelp

Definitely a hole in the wall mom/pop shop - so don't expect too much.. service was mediocre, restaurant itself isn't in the cleanest condition, but the food makes up for it. It's been years since I've been here so super glad I remembered about Hai Ky while I was in town for business. We ordered: - won ton egg noodle soup: 4.5/5 - 1/2 rice noodle 1/2 egg noodle soup: 4.5/5 The soup broth was clear (not too oily), flavorful, and just comforting on a cold day. The noodles were cooked well, al dente - just the way I like it and a huge plus that the noodles weren't stuck together. The meat combination were good, however the chicken pieces were slightly questionable as it was a bit pink but nothing the piping hot broth can't fix.

Anthony H.

Yelp

It's been at least a decade since we visited Hai Ky Noodles. A recent write up in SF Chronicle prompted us for a return visit. The place looked the same, and more reassuring is that the food has remained consistently good. This is the place to come for great Teochew style soup noodles, and in this age of inflation, it is good to know that there are still places that offer an affordable meal. The noodle prices range from $12- $15. We had the house special egg noodles, shrimp noodles, satay beef noodles and braise duck leg noodles. You can specify thick or thin cut noodles, rice noodles or egg noodles. The noodles tasted fresh and vibrant, and the broths were flavorful and satisfying. Each of us finished our noodles, including the broth. That should tell you something. Hai Ky is located in the Tenderloin, so that is unfortunate, and we did saw homeless encampments close by. However, we did not felt unsafe during our daytime visit, so if you don't mind going to a "hold-in-the-wall' kind of place, the noodles here are worth it. It is only about 4 blocks walk from City Hall and the Asian Art Museum.

Selina P.

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Delicious food and fast service Ordered the house special wonton egg noodle soup and fried fish cake side dish. A lot of delicious food for a great price - the egg noodles are amazing, there's plenty of toppings, and the soup is so yummy. We ordered the fried fish cake bc it looked like one of their popular side dishes & it did not disappoint. The service is okay - it's fast but not attentive and you pay at the front before leaving. Overall, great affordable food and would definitely come back

Lisa X.

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Great noodles and soups. Located in the TL, used to go with friends, but lately I have been doing deliveries. I appreciate their packaging everything so nicely. The noodles have a nice chew. The soups are good. I usually prefer the thin noodles but recently gotten into the thicker egg noodles as well. Delicious.

Angie Y.

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I got the hot soybean milk and the house special wonton thick egg noodles without soup. The soybean milk tasted really fresh and homey, a little sweet as well. I almost drank it all before the noodles came... The noodles were super yummy as well; it came loaded with various meats, seafood and wontons along with some fresh cilantro, bean sprouts, and some fried garlic on top for added freshness and texture. The noodles were chewy and the overall flavor was subtle and savory. I added some chili oil and it was perfect for me . The soup was comforting and had lots of flavor!! The service was good as well!

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Tommy Nguyen

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Braised Duck Leg Egg Noodle Soup(Dry) was delicious. Fast service. Homemade Soybean drink was good too.

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Good food good service worth wading thru the crackheads to get to. Yelp is forcing me to add more words so here it is.

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Delicious and authentic Chinese noodle soup in the Tenderloin. Highly recommend the fried fish cakes and house wonton noodle soup. This place is amazing and seriously reminds me of my childhood!

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Food was delicious. Service was great. Ambiance is cozy and clean. Hidden gem in the Tenderloin.

Katie C.

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Ordered DoorDash. Their noodle soups so good and hangover curing that I ordered again the next day. Different toppings both good.

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The food was good. The service was slow but ok. I wish things would have went amounts. Smoothly

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Delicious soup and broth! Bets egg noodles will try the dry version next time I'm in SF.

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I wish this restaurant was closer to me, I'd eat here on the regular. Reminds me of my childhood :)

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