Bong Su Restaurant & Lounge
(415) 536-5800
311 Third St
San Francisco,
CA
94107
37.7837
-122.3987
Neighborhoods: Central East, SoMa (South of Market), SoMa
What People Are Saying About Bong Su Restaurant & Lounge
The Editor
Joanna Currier
Citysearch
The Scene
"Bong su" is the Vietnamese phrase for plumeria, and the seductive, imported beauties are used throughout this sumptuous space. Long and narrow, the gauzy dining room soothes with sandstone carvings, Buddha heads, bamboo screens and a palate of earth tones ranging from bittersweet chocolate to dusky orange. Behind the hostess station beckons a stylish, modern full bar and lounge.
The Food
Chef Tammy Huynh has crafted a menu of refined regional creations from across her native Vietnam, with each dish marked accordingly (North, Central, South). Standout sides include the Empress Rice--small pillows of soft grains topped with ginger and raw quail egg--and a whole, stuffed, honey-roasted quail. Tangy salads come plump with refreshing shreds of mango and papaya. Dishes are strongest when not too sweet, such as the lemongrass bass enhanced with a subtle kick of turmeric. For dessert, banana-stuffed beignets are warm pockets of delight.
User Reviews
conehead
February 10, 2009
The kamachi appetizer was tasteless. The salt and pepper calamari was awful and it was cuttlefish, not calamari; we had it removed from the bill. The shaking beef was $26 and marginal at best. The cost of the meal without tip or drinks was $67 for 2. For that kind of money I could have a great meal at Slanted Door or for half that amount, I could have a much better meal at 3 Seasons on Steiner.
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delicious18
January 17, 2009
We went to eat at Bong Su last night. The ambiance was very nice; the waiters were very attentive. We were happy with the services and food. I liked the Bong Su Tastes and the Caramelized Black Cod that we ordered, and the other dishes such as the Shaking Beef and Ribs were not bad. However, I was kind of disappointed with their dessert selections. We ordered the 3 degree chocolate and the petitie fours, they both were not impressive. Overall, this is a very nice restaurant to go if you skip the dessert.
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Anonymous
January 05, 2009
Bong su is a great upscale Vietnamese restaurant. They have a lot of seafood which I don't eat so I got their garlic noodles and they were pretty tasty. The style of the restaurant incorporates traditional Vietnamese and modern elements and the result is great.
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The Extras:
All guests are served complimentary lotus tea and a candied seed to nibble and cleanse the palate.
What to Drink:
Try the Earl Grey tea-infused rum boxcar, blended with pineapple juice and apricot liqueur.
Know Before You Go:
The fabulous wine collection here is beautifully displayed in a glass room behind the bar.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
People Watching, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Special Occasion Dining, Dine At The Bar
