Cordon Bleu Vietnamese Rstrnt

The focus is on the food at this Polk Gulch Vietnamese outpost, where the bare-bones decor matches the simplicity of the menu.. Don't go for pho--you won't find it here. This also isn't the place if you're looking for bahn mi, those delicious French-influenced sandwiches you find at many Vietnamese cafes. This shoebox-sized restaurant with seating for less than 20 serves almost exclusively meat and rice, but diners come from all over town for their signature dish: five-spiced roast chicken atop a mountain of rice covered in a meaty, gravy-like sauce, and a few bites of salad for good measure. Sure, you can order roast pork instead of chicken, and there's even a few options for vegetarians (the noodle salad with imperial rolls is fresh and filling). But the limited menu proves that you really only need to do one thing--if you do it well.…

Consistently great tasting food. Jan 2008. Over the years this local restaurant has become one of my favorites. If you are craving delicious and most filling lunch and dinner this is the place to come. The service is fantastic and I feel right at home here. I highly recommend this place and would invite Rachael Ray to come over and feature this place in SF for under $40 a day TV show. The two chicken halves with meat sauce is my favorite. - SF Native Since 1990…

Best little hole in the wall resturant in the city. I have been going here for the past 5 years and love it! The owner (I believe the name is Katie) is very nice, freindly and fun. Yes its a bit small, ok really small but there are a lot of regulars that seem like family. Wed. night is birthday night..if any of the reg. have a birthday they bring in birthday cake and sometimes share with everyone there. The number 5 is simply 2 much food to eat but you have to get it. Everything on 5 is wonderful. But then I could eat a big bowl of rice and meat sauce and be happy with that too. Very fair prices, huge portions. One of my favorite places to eat.…

It's a Hole in the Wall, but It sure fills up the Soul seeking Comfort Food. After passing it by many many times and reading all the raving reviews, I finally decided to give it a try myself. And Cordon Bleu did NOT disappoint! Some of the reviews have commented about the poor or slow service -- but c'mon, given that it IS a hole in the wall place with a strong following, crowds are a given. Since I went earlier in the evening, there weren't that many people and it only took about 10~15minutes to pick up my food packed to go. The ladies behind the counter were nice and friendly. As for the food, my order of #5 was lip-smakin' good and filled my stomach to its content on a cold brisk evening. Everything -- the salad, the imperial roll, the beef, the chicken, and the meat sauce over rice -- was quite satisfying.

The food isn't anything special, but the combo is perfect for anyone looking for a good hearty comfort eat. The only thing I'd change is to have the meat sauce over brown rice. But then again, Cordon Bleu never claimed to be a "healthy" eat...…