Perilla

Sigh. I eat from here a bunch as it is right by my house, and generally call in a pickup order. I made the unfortunate decision tonight to veer away from my normal orders and also ate in house. I got the Curry Chicken Garlic Noodles, which are apparently a completely different format from all the other garlic noodle dishes. The noodles were in a curry sauce, completely obfuscating the normal garlic and butter flavors. Additionally, the chicken in this dish was in huge chunks that didn't have a kiss of the grill. Overall, the dish was gigantic but really monotonous and bland mushy noodles. From the dine in perspective, the amount of couriers mobbing the place makes it chaotic to both order and even sit, I know this is a problem with gig delivery in general, but they need to wrangle it into the corner better and probably adjust their fire times in the system. I will definitely be back and hopefully will upgrade this to three stars when I get my normal 5 spice chicken garlic noodle order in house.

Total Score: 6.28 Bathroom: 3.25/5 A bit icky but usable. Nice plant though Customer Service: N/A Was takeout restaurant Ambiance: 3.25/5 Lighting was giving backrooms. Some decor was there. Food: 3.25/5 Classic good pho. Beef was a bit too thick and there was too much green onion tbh Wow: 0/1 Normal pho Total Score = (BR + 2*AM + 5*FOOD + WOW)/0.9

Don't confuse this Perilla with the other locations. Different owners. You want this location at 525 Haight. They do a roaring take-out business, and you can always find a table or two of locals. The ambiance isn't most people's first date material, rather small groups of friends enjoying reasonably priced Vietnamese favorites, like garlic noodles, five spice chicken, and prawns with vermicelli noodles. You don't need rez, you don't need to dress up, you'll get excellent, friendly service. The deal is, you walk up to the counter on the left, order & pay. The right side will be full of aggressive food delivery guys waving their cell phones to get their orders to pick up. Time is money. Anyway, Perilla will not disappoint.

Not really a lot of indoor seating - like they clearly primarily a takeout spot. But still they brought my pho out and it was pretty standard. I'd come back I think..

The best Pho I have ever had. The chicken was so good. Was not too spicy. Has some spice to it but its delicious. I am so amazed.

Tumble on this restaurant because my friend who visited stayed close to here, but it turned out pretty good. My kids had garlic noodle with beef and chicken. I agreed with other reviews that the beef was very flavorful and the chicken was crunchy and tender, very yummy. My husband had the five spice chicken with Vermicelle noodle, and he enjoyed it too. I had combo spring rolls, and they were all pretty good. I would come back.

Flipped a coin and landed in Perilla. Can’t say I’m mad that it happened but it did and this is how it went. You walk into a huge open space place your order and find a seat. Cashier was helpful in explaining a couple choices but it is a very basic menu. - Five Spice Chicken w/ Garlic Noodles: the chicken has a crispy exterior that is awesome and is juicy on the inside. Garlic noodles are a little dry but when paired with the chicken no complaints. - Beef Combo Pho: Rare beef with Brisket. The Rare beef was very tender, along with the brisket. Broth was ok but oily. If the oil could be reduced that would be ideal. A place worth checking out if you’re on that part of haight street looking for 5spice chicken.

Terrible food. Go to Bac Lieu or Thanh Tam II. TT II doesnt have Garlic Noodles but Perillas were not good. Tasted like old noodles, a little burnt in a bad way and not flavorful. The 5 spice chicken Pho also was not a high quality. The broth was not a cared for broth. The flavor was basically non existent. Tasted like a soup starter base rather than anything home made and I work in food supply. The chicken and rice noodles were ok but compared to a Bac Lieu 5 spice chicken, forget about it. Not even close. There are much better options out there. I tried it, I wouldn't go back, especially not for take out.

I went here on a Thursday night and it was relatively super busy! As a result we got our food a little later than expected but it was delicious and 100% worth the wait! There was a good mix of pickups and dine-in orders and it seemed they were not staffed adequately to handle the volume. Nevertheless, once we got it, the food was delicious and I can't wait to return maybe on a less busy day.

Sigh. I eat from here a bunch as it is right by my house, and generally call in a pickup order. I made the unfortunate decision tonight to veer away from my normal orders and also ate in house. I got the Curry Chicken Garlic Noodles, which are apparently a completely different format from all the other garlic noodle dishes. The noodles were in a curry sauce, completely obfuscating the normal garlic and butter flavors. Additionally, the chicken in this dish was in huge chunks that didn't have a kiss of the grill. Overall, the dish was gigantic but really monotonous and bland mushy noodles. From the dine in perspective, the amount of couriers mobbing the place makes it chaotic to both order and even sit, I know this is a problem with gig delivery in general, but they need to wrangle it into the corner better and probably adjust their fire times in the system. I will definitely be back and hopefully will upgrade this to three stars when I get my normal 5 spice chicken garlic noodle order in house.

The portions were great and the food was amazing. The egg was a little overcooked, but other than that everything was good.

This is one of my favorite spots to get take out! Their garlic noodles with five spice chicken doesn't miss and the beef papaya salad is delicious yet interesting combo. Portions are hefty and packaging is well done. I've only dined in at their location on Irving but I still prefer ordering takeout from the Haight street location. It's a convenient location and the space feels more open. Pick up is very quick and easy, fast service.

I ordered the vermicelli and my friend got the garlic noodle for take out. I thought it was expensive because it was about $18 but it was enough for two meals. The food came out pretty quickly and was tasty as well. It had a good amount of beef as well. There are tables inside the restaurant.

I decided to come to Perilla because it was only 10 minutes away from my place and I loved the food there. The five spice chicken with garlic noodles has to be one of my favorite dishes. The service was very friendly here and the ambiance of the place was good too. I highly recommended this place. I give them 5 stars

Small, order at the counter establishment that also has indoor seating. The five spice chicken is best fresh while it still has that crispy skin. Garlic noodles were oily and aromatic, just the way I like it. Wish they were more generous with their sides of broccoli!

Love the garlic noodles with five spice chicken, great flavor combination. I add imperial rolls for appetizer to share. Ordered delivery and meal of : "five-spice chicken with garlic noodles", "five-spice chicken with vermicelli", Imperial rolls, Shrimp spring rolls. Meals came with sauces for dipping. Shrimp Spring rolls -fresh Imperial Rolls -crispy "Five-Spice Chicken" - tasty was nicely prepared. Garlic Noodles - my favorite! Overall I find the dishes delicious, I only remove a star because they entrees and imperial rolls are very greasy. Will continue to order from Perilla. Enjoy!

A Vietnamese place that does the job if you're craving pho! Ordered a classic beef brisket pho and finished it in less than 10 minutes. I surprise myself lol Thought the portion size was slightly small and slightly pricey for pho ~$22 including tax and tip. The sunset location is better too, but gotta make do when there's not many options in the area!

I really enjoyed the fresh rolls! They're super simple, with just "silver noodles, bean sprouts, lettuce, and mint" + choice of protein wrapped in rice paper. When I ordered, I asked for light noodles and extra mint -- and they were perfect! The Garlic Noodles are also fantastic with a perfect texture. On the other hand, I thought the Imperial Rolls and the papaya salad were kind of bland and boring. I've been here twice, and the first time the beef was really good and flavorful, but the second time it was tough and bland. They have a steady stream of customers/Dashers picking up food, which I view as a good sign!

This is one of the good or decent place to eat if you're in the area. Or after your tattoo session at Idle Hand (the best tattoo shop in the city, Holly Ellis you are amazing) few yards away. I had the chicken and garlic noodle which I quite enjoyed and for the price I thought it was a pretty good value. Service was kind, I was welcomed and treated warmly. Ambiance was basic neighborhood eatery where you can come as you are as often as possible (as long you pay of course).

My boyfriend and I love Perilla!! The garlic noods are so good here - a must try! Personally, I prefer the Beef garlic noods over the 5 spice chicken bc the beef they use is more lean. The Pho Tai is also solid. The beef was so tender and there was a lot of beef in it! Service is also sooo good!! The servers are so attentive and constantly refilled our tea. The restaurant is has a home-y and comfortable vibe. Nothing super fancy but the food is unbeatable!

The amount of times I've had delicious food from Perilla is countless. It's a spot that keeps reeling you back in for a happy comfort meal. The pho, garlic noodles, and rolls are made to perfection. The portion sizes are very big. Service is super friendly and quick. Personally, I wish they had tripe but that's not everyone's favourite. The garlic noodles with the crispy chicken skin is the best dish but be warned it's a bit heavy and oily.

Here for my usual: Prawns Vermicelli. The best. I like to order in person, & got to chatting with the cashier who explained that DoorDash takes 25% off the top! Wow.

This place is a great casual spot for Vietnamese food if you're ordering out or even eating at the restaurant. I ordered the imperial rolls and garlic noodles with five spice chicken. The imperial rolls were really crunchy and the filling was so flavorful. It had a perfect fried flavor! If I went again, I'd want to try the vermicelli with the imperial rolls. The garlic noodles were delicious (you can't really go wrong with garlic noodles though). The five spice chicken was also very tender and has great flavor.

Really enjoyed this dish! Especially the garlic noodles. The food was filling enough and lasted me two meals! The service was good as well.

tldr; worth the hype! get the imperial rolls and 5 spice chicken Have only heard good things about Perilla, so I had to swing by. Delivery seems very popular (and efficient) here, but dine-in is just as pleasant. - Imperial Rolls: Crispy and soft, and delicious with sriracha or nuoc cham. - 5 Spice Chicken Satay Pho: Huge portion! Soup is reminiscent of bun bo hue but not spicy. The 5 spice chicken was perfectly crispy and well-seasoned. The restaurant is spacious and good for small groups!

The Garlic noodles were on point! I also ordered the imperial rolls got 1 cut in half for 2 pieces. The 5 spices or spice chicken had no flavor whatsoever except the Garlic that spilled off my noodles. I also bought a Thai tea that was good but it came with a paper straw that was so old/ brittle I broke apart! No sides of jalapeños nor schiracha sauce.. I don't think I will return.

Holding out on the vermicelli noodles is not good for a Vietnamese salad. Having mostly lettuce and prawns instead of noodles is NOT a Vietnamese salad. I was disappointed with quantity and the price.I also ordered a Thai iced tea that advertised that it included boba, but when I received it, there was no boba. They should change their pictures on their website and other marketing photos.

The five spice chicken pho was the best pho I ever tasted! They included some great chicken with it and ample amount of noodles and soup. So comforting! If you like pho don't miss this place!

We love Perilla's food. We do miss their delivery so hopefully they bring it back. DoorDash adds so many extra charges. But that's not their fault! Love their garlic noodles

Great local spot and happy it's close by. I was craving pho and stopped in with a friend. Pho was flavorful and broth really tasty. Noodles were good texture and not too soft. Lots of beef in the soup and portion was large and filling. The restaurant was busy with lots of takeout orders and had filled up inside with seating as well. There was plenty of basil, bean sprouts, jalapeños, and limes on the side plate which I appreciated. Service was decent for as busy as it was and everyone was friendly.

Good without being amazing is what I'd call this place. Menu has a variety of Vietnamese food available from rolls, vermicelli, pho, and rice dishes. Highlight would be the rolls. Chicken is extremely crispy and tasty but I wish the sides were more interesting so next time I'd get a vermicelli bowl. Pho was decent. This restaurant had a continuous flow of customers on Saturday evening, but the turnaround time is pretty fast for food. Service okay. Ambiance is pleasant for a casual meal.

Perilla is a great takeout spot and relatively fast-casual dining option. I've had the beef, pork, and five spice chicken before with vermicelli and with garlic noodles. I've enjoyed the beef and five-spice chicken the most. I think the prices can be high, while it's a good amount of food the dishes lack accompanying sides, veggies, etc. that are pretty typical of most rice/vermicelli/noodle bowls and can be pretty greasy. Typically, it ends up being a meat + a carb + 1-2 pieces of broccoli. While it's a pretty good meat + carb, I'm not sure it 100% justifies the price. The service is great and the staff are very nice. It's definitely a place to check-out and one I regularly visit.

Thank you for the amazing beef brisket phó and garlic noodles are bomb, curry chicken fire! Very kind service as well.

Perilla's garlic noodles with five spice chicken is consistent and always a safe option in the Duboce area. Very garlicky (self explanatory but I've found that some places don't add enough garlic) and comes with a generous amount of chicken. I would skip on ordering their satay noodles; my friend got it and we were both expecting a more peanut-y base but it was actually more of a shacha sauce taste (like the type of shacha you can get for hot pot).

Service was fast. The server was kind and efficient. Not an upscale restaurant but it's clean. I ordered the raw beef pho. The beef had great flavor and was some of the most tender beef I've had in pho. The broth was flavorful as well!! We also ordered 5 spice chicken pho which was amazing. The chicken comes on the side and is crispy! The soup had broccoli in it, which was a first for us. Nonetheless, it was yummy. The imperial rolls were a miss. Lacking flavor. Tasted like they were frozen ones you would buy at a gas station. They didn't have the oil chili to add a kick to your food which would have been nice.

I absolutely LOVE Perilla. It's amazing dining in or taking out. The portions are some of the best you can find in SF, and the flavor is always spot on. My favorite is the chicken salad - it's refreshing and so delicious. They pack it with protein and a ton of veggies. And the sauce, the sauce is simple yet one of the best. Highly recommend this place if you're craving Asian food!

We decided to try this place because our friends love this place. They have great vegetarian options for our friends. The garlic noodles was unbelievable yummy. The chicken was moist, well-flavored and crispy skin. I'm drooling just looking back at this picture! The beef plate was really good too but it would have been even better if paired with the garlic noodles which seemed to have butter in it. There's no service so order at the counter and grab a table if you decide to dine in. Would highly recommend this place!

A short review to reflect our short visit. Staff was extremely friendly. We came close to closing time and they served us with no rush. The inside was clean and welcoming. We ordered the Papaya Salad with Beef and the 5 Spice Chicken Noodle Soup. Both were so delicious and flavorful. We both rate them 5/5! Also the food is priced very well! The portions are very generous for the price. We really enjoyed our meal and I can't wait to return.

Excellent garlic noodles! But be-ware vegetarians since their noodles are unfortunately cooked in chicken broth :( but man do they taste delicious. Optimal for takeout since dining is closed. The fresh rolls and spring rolls are quite delicious and my friends enjoyed the beef pho! I ordered the mixed veg and curry garlic noodles which were delish!

The food here is great value, the portions are very generous. Lets just say that when you get takeout and theres enough leftover to make an entirely new bowl- thats mass ladies and gents. We got the curry chicken garlic noods and satay noodle soup. Couldn't decide which we liked more. Their thai tea was also not too sweet. It can turn into a madhouse during dinner ruch though. Our food took 30min to make plus theres not a great system for picking up food. It can be confusing to know where to stand. If I may suggest a better restaurant layout for an improved experience for both the customers and workers... 1) Split the restaurant where one side is sit down and other side is takeout. I think it makes more sense for the sit down side to be the same as the bathroom. And the cashier side is takeout. 2) Partition the two sides with like a wall but not a high wall. 2/3 of restaurant is sit down. 3) Have a few ipads for people to order takeout and pay. They will get text message when food is ready. So now the staff can just focus on serving sit down and handing over takeout.

Perilla Ratings: 3.4/5 Food: 3/5 - I had visited many Vietnamese places in SF seeking for the best 5-Spice Chicken dish, and it's now confirmed that Perilla is on the lower end of my ratings. It was an very average meal, and not satisfying taste wise. My boyfriend and I got the same thing, but he has vermicelli noodles instead. You can read the description of the meal I got below. - Five Spice Chicken [GET]: The chicken thigh was okay, marinated well with spices, but the edge pieces and chicken skin were burnt and hard to chew. I can only enjoyed the inner pieces, and they were not that juicy or fatty to begin with. I think they have overcooked it a bit. The jasmine rice was solid though, well-cooked and chewy. Also, I wished they gave me pickled radishes as my side rather than some steamed cold broccoli, because it added no extra flavors to the dish besides health, LOL. Make sure to pour the sauce on everything, so the rice and the chicken can soaked up more flavors. Ambiance: 3.25/5 - Located on Haight Street across from Purple Rice. The interior is gloomy, dark, empty, and quiet. I got a very down-to-earth and mom-and-pop shop type of vibe. It is not as welcoming, and I wished it was brighter than I wanted. Another thing is the table is sticky, so was not pleased about it. Not the best place for dining in, but solid for take-outs. Price: 3.75/5 - The 5-Spice Chicken was around $15 per person after tax. The price is fair, but you can definitely get better 5-Spice Chicken elsewhere at a very similar price point in the Richmond. Service: 3.5/5 - The cashier is nice, and the kitchen staffs were able to make our food within 15 minutes after we ordered. We dined in, but it was more of a self-service type of place, but they will clean up when you are done though. Also, there's a water station, so you can help yourself to it. Not much interaction whatsoever, so if you are looking for somewhere that has attentive customer service, Perilla might not be the place for you. BLUF: An fast causal Vietnamese restaurant located on Haight Street. This is a local mom-and-pop shop, but not a hole-in-the-wall. If you are in the area, and craving for Viet food, then go ahead and give it a try, otherwise there's other options nearby that's probably better. I do not think I will return again.

OMG -- so good! I ordered their food through DoorDash, and it was to die for. The garlic noodles with a sunny-side-up egg on top was just delicious. The chicken that came with it was cooked perfectly and it was so flavorful. I also ordered the shrimp spring rolls, and they were fresh and reminded me of homemade ones. I would definitely order again from here! Next time I have to visit in person.

So apparently their 5 spice chicken garlic noodle dish is what they're most known for - this being my first time here obviously I *had* to get it. It was pretty good! My first bite of the noodle was pretty surprisingly. Even though I knew it was buttery, I didn't think it would be so filling. It had a thickness to it that made me feel like I was eating a pasta dish. This was perfect for me since I was really hungry. The chicken was also decent. It tasted more like duck to me, which probably because it was more fatty. But there were also some pieces of tendon in my chicken, which I wasn't a huge fan of.

Went to Perilla for the first time last week. I ordered the vermicelli with mixed vegetables and imperial roll. I was pleasantly surprised with the variety and abundance of vegetables! I feel like when you order mixed vegetables it's always a crap shoot. At some restaurants mixed vegetables means celery and carrots, but this time i got broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, carrots and green beans! Bravo Perilla!

Best pho place in hayes!! Theyre extremely busy from delivery orders and its a little pricey but theyre so nice and the pho is so worth it. Any pho is good and the imperial rolls are amazing. Our go-to when we're craving pho. They have thai tea here too!

amazing vietnamese spot - seems like theyre opening more locations in sf bc they are doing well. the five spice chicken is soooo good i crave it all the time

Good food, reasonably priced I used a Groupon deal for this takeout only order and although the food was delicious the service was not a 5-star experience. I called in our order and was given an estimated pick up time of 30 mins. We arrived at the time he stated and the food was there at the counter waiting for us. Great! The guy who rang us up was not too friendly and it was difficult to understand him. We used our Groupon, paid for the balance with a card and we were out of there. The food was still warm when we arrived at our motel (some 2.5 miles, 12-min, drive to the Marina District). We placed two orders of the Charbroiled Pork Chops Rice Plate. It came with two pork chops, steamed broccoli and a huge amount of jasmine rice. The pork chops were soft and it complimented well with the nuoc cham, that tangy Vietnamese dipping sauce they gave us. That sweet, sour, and salty sauce had an irresistible mixture of flavors. Hubby and I both enjoyed the food. Oh, also, we had to ask for plastic utensils because they don't automatically give them to you. They are located in the Lower Haight neighborhood in San Francisco. At this time during COVID restrictions they are only doing delivery or takeout. Review #2081

Good casual Vietnamese! The five-spice chicken is great. Good portion sizes. The staff is very kind as well

Five spice chicken is great with crispy skin and juicy tender meat. Goes well with garlic noodles which reminded me of flatter chewy spaghetti with garlic and butter. Simple, but like another customer mentioned, kinda grows on you and I can see getting cravings for it if you have it enough times. Vermicelli was good along with the pork. Will try again if I'm in the neighborhood.

tl;dr: very solid local spot to satisfy your vietnamese food craving @ a reasonable price point and get a good amount of food wait time: came with a party of 3 at ~6:30 on a thursday night. no wait to order but probably around 15 minutes for appetizer to come out, then another 10-15 min for entrees ambiance: very lowkey spot, order at the counter and seat yourself. heads up, not a ~ton~ of seating available, probably around 3 larger tables, a few 2 person tables & then a couple bar seats at the front. no frills service: very nice customer service, no complaints, just a little on the slower side for the food to come out if you're dining in (they seemed pretty busy with lots of takeout orders so it makes sense!) food: - imperial rolls ($8.95) came with 6 pieces. i personally wasn't the biggest fan of these, i'm pretty particular about my imperial rolls and i didn't love the filling. the skin was perfectly fried and crispy, but the filling just tasted too salty and was a little too mushy for me (2.7/5) - garlic noodles with five spice chicken ($13.5) when i say im obsessed with this chicken... so juicy and flavorful with the added texture of the crispy skin!! this was also my first time trying vietnamese garlic noodles and they did not disappoint. such a rich a buttery flavor, noodles were perfectly springy and chewy. a good portion size, i was full and had a little bit for leftovers. highly recommend! (4.7/5) overall: i had heard great things and was really excited to try this spot & i'm glad i did! would skip the rolls next time but will definitely be back for the garlic noodles and to try some other items on the menu!

Ordered take-out from Perilla over the phone and picked up half an hour later. Ordered 5-spice chicken with garlic noodles ($13.95), beef with vermicelli ($12.75), shrimp summer rolls ($8.95), and imperial rolls ($8.95). Each order came with its own sauce, either nuoc cham (the sweet vinegar sauce) or peanut sauce. Each order was a generous portion, but the shrimp summer rolls were a bit skimpy on the shrimp. They were plump, but only because of all the vermicelli included. This order was just for two of us, so we definitely have enough for at least another meal each (tomorrow's lunch!!). All the food was delicious and on point (except for the skimpiness of the shrimp in the summer rolls), so we'd definitely order from them again.

I loved the Perilla location in inner sunset and so was excited to try this location in Haight. The food was just as great - imperial rolls were perfectly crunchy, the 5 spice chicken was juicy, and the garlic noodles are seriously so addictive, chewy and buttery! Service was also awesome - even though it's pay at counter, the employee got us water even when it was self serve and we were just confused about where to get water. I would say the interior is a bit older than the inner sunset location but truly the price and value of the food is hard to beat!

Went there last night for a quick dinner before an event. The soup I ordered was the Satay Combo - which is a twist from their original pho making it a nice fusion dish. The portion was really large (I asked for half noodles and it was more than enough) and the flavours were on point. Will come back for more! Ambiance is very casual Vietnamese.

BEST garlic noodles in San Francisco! (And my life!) Amazing and complex pho broth just by itself. Also amazing imperial rolls Plus the Staff are incredible!!! The same two people are running the front every time I go in person and they are kind, attentive, professional and efficient. So happy to work nearby so I can just stop in and pick up these days! Only complaint is wishing they were open for lunch!!!

small restaurant with good food. Parking maybe dificult- street parking only. I usually get garlic noodle combo that comes with a roll.

Five Spice Chicken & Garlic Noodles. Amazing. Purely amazing. I ordered via UberEATS tonight, and I was incredibly impressed. The flavor was on point, food was hot and Perilla gave good portions. If you're craving garlic noodles and looking for an affordable take-out option, check out Perilla. Pssst. I wish they added an option to add more vegetables.

Affordable, big portion, great flavor. Took one star off because of service is kind of disorganized. They had tons of takeout orders and take out boxes were just sitting on the counter while they were a line of people waiting. If the owner read yelp reviews there are actually some pretty good suggestions people offered.