Bodega Bistro
(415) 921-1218
607 Larkin St
San Francisco,
CA
94109
37.7834
-122.4175
Neighborhoods: Northeast, Civic Center
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In Short
A quiet, detailed ambience is the hallmark of this intimate plum-hued eatery. The menu balances its two distinct influences (French and Vietnamese fare) with equal aplomb: A perfect papaya salad and bun of Asian descent are side by side with France's distinctive orange duck and roasted squab, all of which are made more savory when dipped into salt, pepper and lime.
User Reviews
playlandsf
July 22, 2008
My junior high school locker partner from Luther Burbank Junior High back in the 60s and I have been here several times over the past couple years. We never get tired of it. In fact, we have brought friends who love it too. Our favorites include the Nom, Shaking Beef, garlic noodles, and a seafood dish with noodles! Yummmo! Can't wait to go back again. I live in Washington State so we always go here when I'm in town, which lately has been almost every month.
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smpugh
June 06, 2008
I used to eat at this restaurant all the time, the prices were great and the service was pretty good. In the last few years Ive seen the prices go up, the quality of food go down. I ate there again on Monday 6/2/08. My friend and i paid $30. for a simple lunch that was lower quality then the greasy spoon just around the corner. I just can not see myself paying for this low standard of food and service again. I was very displeased and will no go there again.
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Anonymous
February 06, 2008
I read about this place in a magazine under the heading of Best cheap eats in the city and having tried it would have to agree. Really great indochine cuisine for $7 lunch specials or $10 entrees. #17 Special Pancakes on the dinner menu is a must try. It's kind of like an omelete but the outside is a flaky yellowish pancake made with rice flour and on the inside is pork, prawns and sprouts. Served with a big pile of basil, lettuce, mint etc.. They'll serve it for lunch if you've got 10 -15 minutes for them to make it. If you're in the Civic Center or lower nob hill area (the main detraction from the restaurant is it's location) this is a great option. From the outside it looks like a hole in the wall chinese place, but inside it's pretty decent atmosphere. Definitely recommend it.
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