Pho 2000
Vietnamese restaurant · Tenderloin
637 Larkin St, San Francisco, CA 94109
Highlights
Pho 2000 serves up huge bowls of authentic Vietnamese pho, crispy imperial rolls, and vibrant bun rieu in a no-frills Tenderloin spot.
Pho 2000 serves up huge bowls of authentic Vietnamese pho, crispy imperial rolls, and vibrant bun rieu in a no-frills Tenderloin spot.
"Phở 2000 is a multi-level oasis of fragrant broth and noodles. The Tenderloin restaurant keeps their phở dặc biệt simple—unlike other versions in town, theirs isn’t overdone with dramatic beef ribs or mounds of toppings. The bowl, which is bigger than a dunk tank, is loaded with smooth broth, the requisite beef cuts, and noodles that never lose their bounce. Service is quick, too, so you can get in, vacuum up a large bowl, and be out within half an hour." - julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez, patrick wong
"This casual Vietnamese spot in Little Saigon is a multi-level phở oasis made with richly spiced broth, grilled meats that are charred yet never dry, and imperial rolls fried until bubbly and translucent. It can be hard to narrow things down from a menu with about 75 dishes, so gravitate toward the crab-packed bún riêu the size of a dunk tank. This is an ideal place to eat alone if you’re on a half-hour lunch break, or whenever you want soup that won’t leave you hungry in a few hours." - julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez
"Soup: Bún Riêu You’re probably at this Vietnamese spot with your phở blinders on, and while this casual place does a great rendition of their titular noodle soup, you shouldn’t overlook their bún riêu. The bright red soup, served in a bowl the size of a tank, is packed with crab and pork balls that break into tiny, juicy pieces with a single chopstick poke. They come in small or large, but you’ll want large. " - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez
"When you want to sit in a real chair (lumbar support is important, OK?) as opposed to a bar stool, head to this Tenderloin spot for your solo lunch. The Vietnamese restaurant has two levels, and all tables are usually packed midday with folks taking down entire bowls of phở or pouring nước chấm over vermicelli bowls. Walk in, pick the bún riêu or crisp bánh xèo off the menu of nearly 75 items, and enjoy it in silence while you contemplate signing up for another Volo league. " - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez
"You’re coming to Pho 2000 to demolish a bowl of fragrant soup as big as a dunk tank. The casual Vietnamese spot in Little Saigon is a multi-level oasis of phở made with richly spiced broth, grilled meats that are charred but never dry, and imperial rolls fried until bubbly and translucent. It can be hard to narrow down an order from the menu of about 75 dishes, but the tomato-laden bún riêu is a consistent smash. This is an ideal place to eat alone if you’re on a half-hour lunch break, or whenever you want a filling soup that won’t leave you hungry in a few hours. photo credit: Brit Finnegan Food Rundown photo credit: Julia Chen Bánh Xèo The best version of the Vietnamese crepe we’ve had in SF. It’s crisped up without being dry, loaded with plump shrimp and thick slices of pork, and should absolutely be in front of you. photo credit: Brit Finnegan Bún Riêu The hunks of tomato absorb the crabby flavor like little sponges. Even if it’s a rare 75-degree day, you need this soup. photo credit: Brit Finnegan Phở Đặc Biệt A gold standard of the classic. Unlike a lot of places that overdo it with bowls that are 85% meat, this phở is a lesson in simplicity. It’s just a bowl of rich, smooth broth supported by the requisite beef cuts and noodles that stay bouncy even in the hot soup." - Julia Chen
