Mộng Thu Cafe
Vietnamese restaurant · Tenderloin ·
Traditional Vietnamese noodle soups, banh mi & coffee
Traditional Vietnamese noodle soups, banh mi & coffee
"In the Tenderloin, this longtime cafe serves dizzyingly sweet Vietnamese iced coffees." - Paolo Bicchieri
"The noodle soups at this Tenderloin Vietnamese cafe are so big that you might fall in. While swimming in some tomato-heavy bún riêu isn’t logical, slurping it down at this cheery, teal-colored spot in five minutes flat is. Yes, get the soups, but also the bánh mì stuffed with fall-apart pork meatballs and specials like the bánh uot chay: perfectly bouncy rice noodle rolls topped with plant-based pork and a heap of crispy shallots. Their hearty portions will fill you up for $15 or less. Note that it’s cash-only." - julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez, patrick wong
"This tiny Vietnamese spot in the Tenderloin is a hot spot for a quick breakfast or lunch—the cash-only spot closes at 4pm, so you’ll have to swing by during daylight hours for your bún riêu (which rings in at exactly $15, but can easily feed two). But the best value lies in the $6 bánh mì. They’re made on plump rolls that soak up the mayo and pâté without getting the least bit soggy, and will easily power you through your inevitable midday slump." - julia chen 1, lani conway, patrick wong
"This spot has held it down in the Tenderloin since 1993, and has lasted for good reason. It’s known for noodle soups, which are satisfying, substantial, and reasonably priced. There’s also a great roster of banh mi and an impressive dessert menu of rice puddings." - Paolo Bicchieri
"This tiny Vietnamese cafe is a go-to for noodle soups served in bowls so big they could float a chihuahua down a river. The tomato-heavy bún riêu is a great antidote to any foggy morning, and can be easily polished off in five minutes flat. Another reason to come here: specials like the bánh uot chay topped with plant-based pork and a fistful of crispy shallots. Everything on the menu is under $15, but note that it’s cash-only." - julia chen 1, patrick wong, ricky rodriguez