Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Mini Potstickers, Spice Kit and Mandarin House SF, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find affordable vietnamese restaurants in San Francisco. Great vietnamese food that fits your budget.
San Francisco's Affordable Vietnamese Destinations
San Francisco offers an incredible variety of budget-friendly dining destinations where the vibrant flavors of Vietnam take center stage. This collection features beloved spots like Turtle Tower and Tin alongside a diverse range of Chinese, American, and French-inspired eateries that define the city's casual food scene. From traditional noodle soups and savory banh mi to sweet treats at Pineapple King Bakery, these accessible restaurants provide a wealth of delicious experiences for every palate.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Vietnamese Restaurants in San Francisco | Affordable Vietnamese Food
- Mini Potstickers · rated 4/5: Chinese.
- Spice Kit · rated 4/5: Vietnamese.
- Mandarin House SF · rated 4/5: Chinese.
- Panorama Wholesale Bakery · rated 4/5: American.
- Joe's Ice Cream · rated 4/5: American.
- Bambū · rated 4/5: Vietnamese.
- Pineapple King Bakery · rated 3/5: Chinese.
- Papa Mak's Burgers · rated 3/5: American.
- Dinosaurs: Vietnamese.
- Tin: Vietnamese.
- Yank Sing: Chinese.
- Turtle Tower: Vietnamese.
- Hang Ah Restaurant: Chinese.
- Bay of Burma: Vietnamese.
- Flippin' Burger: American.
- Lai Hong Lounge: Chinese.
- Wha Da Pho: Vietnamese.
- Wooly Pig: Vietnamese.
- Caffe Central: Italian.
- Humphry Slocombe: American.
- Scott's Chowder House: Seafood.
- Super Duper Burgers: American.
- Luke's Lobster: Seafood.
- Pacific Catch: Seafood.
- La Boulangerie de San Francisco: French.
- Gao Viet Kitchen: Vietnamese.
- 5th Ave Deli & Market: American.
- Little Vietnam Cafe: Vietnamese.
- Kevin's Noodle House: Vietnamese.
- Pho Huynh Hiep 2 - Kevin's Noodle House: Vietnamese.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
