Cordon Bleu Vietnamese Restaurant in San Francisco - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Hands down the best restaraunt in San Francisco, no exaggeration. If you haven't eaten here yet, you're missing something integral to your experience as a Bay Arean.

Solid food. 😛 Cozy Atmosphere. Friendly Owner and Generous Owner. Companionable Fellow Patrons. Good service. Thank you.

Put this little hole-in-the-wall gem on your list of places to eat in SF - you will not be disappointed. The one downside: It's very small, so at peak times the wait can be something to contend with if you're really hungry. I usually go when it's less crowded. The upside: The food and the staff. Your taste buds and your belly will thank you.

Mmmm delicious. Perfect for a long day with heaping pile of yummy flavors! Takes cash and Venmo only.

Delicious food and great prices. 10/10 recommend to anyone in the area.

this place was fantastic!! grew up in SF n never tried this place until today. Went for lunch special, and was served by the sweetest women ever. Do not skip on the Chicken plate w/rice and sauce

Huge portions of amazingly delicious food for low prices! It's kinda tiny/cramped (elbow to elbow) just counter space and 1 table in the back- but I usually get take out anyway.

Incredible how little it’s changed since I lived in SF. When I worked a couple of blocks away I was here 3x a week. Everything on the menu is tasty, if not exactly super light, and those prices can’t be beat! I absolutely love this place.

#5 all the way Meat sauce over rice 5/5 Chicken 4.5/5 (less if happens to be more burned parts than desired) Kebab 4.5/5 Imperial roll 4.5/5 (it's huuuuge)

We were super happy here. Thanks

Tiny hole in the wall, but the food is delicious! Don't let the appearances of this place fool you — come in and try the imperial rolls and five spice chicken!

*they are temporarily closed until april 2 great great great amazing place - good food good prices good service.

walked 30 min to go here, said it was open on google maps, and it was closed.

Love this place! Sit at the counter (only one table) and watch the women cook right in front of you. Absolutely delicious!

Great hole in the wall!been coming here since 1970 something?? I love the cabbage salad w/ the rice and all,a true san francisco experience .not a snob spot 5 spice chicken,yum!

Went last night for the first time in a long time and things had changed. While the imperial rolls are some of the best in the city, my noodle salad with the 5 spice chicken was bland and flavorless. There were also a ton of small bones in the salad and big snotty pieces of fat and gristle. The vegetables in the salad were practically nonexistent. My new favorite spot for this kind of Vietnamese fare is Kim Son in the outer Richmond. WAY better chicken and their rolls are huge and flavorful. Bummed Katy has slipped at CB - used to love her spot. Place is also horribly filthy - maybe it’s always been and now I’m just noticing it more.

I've been patronizing this place since its beginning. It has always been my "to go" place for Vietnamese comfort food. On this recent visit, I found the food rather disappointing. The sauce was watered down with very little meat. The taste was still there but rather weak. In the past visits, the chicken marinade went to the bone, was tender and so tasty. The time, the chicken was not well marinated nor did the meat fall off the bone. The beef was dried and not marinated well. The only thing that tasted the same was the egg roll.

Since the price increase this place is now alright for what you get.

Always delicious and always amazed how many people roll through and she remembers people's orders, names, kids names, when they were here last! If it wasn't amazing food (but it is!) it's still worth it to witness the whirlwind of food prep and convo holding that happens!

Amazing little place from a different era. Please don't go there because there are so few seats there might not be one left for me.

One of my favorite secret places in SF!

Delicious food. Portions are large, and the next day leftovers taste almost better than the day-of order. Small place that can feel a tad cramped, but impressed with the way the employees run this operation. The chicken and shish kebab are unbeatable. Cash only.

Delicious food in a cozy and friendly environment. Cash only so make sure to have cash on hand!

The most charming neighborhood Vietnamese BBQ spot with an amazing grill master (Katie). I came with a friend and the place was packed, but it had the most amazing, authentic, old school San Francisco feel: it's just a small hole in the wall with counter only seating, but full of locals who line up for the imperial rolls, BBQ meats and skewers, and rice and noodle specials. (The pork chop over rice with salad and the imperial rolls were our favorite). The food is delicious and the servings are huge - so much bang for your buck! Cash only. Will definitely be coming back - a real gem!

The #4 is excellent . First time trying this place. Will definitely return

Incredible food, amazing vibes, so cozy and authentic. An absolute treasure

this place is such a hidden gem serving the most authentic Vietnamese food in the city. prices are excellent and it's BYOB. highly suggest dining in so you can chat with the ladies and watch them grill your meats. make sure you order the imperial roll and remember to bring cash. they will accept cash or venmo for payment. we will definitely be back 🥰

Very small restaurant with very delicious food! Seated at the counter you can watch the owner make the food. Menu is simple and uncomplicated with just enough variety. I had the chicken with rice and green onion sauce. Chicken was tender, juicy, and flavorful char-grilled. Green onion sauce was fresh, with a salty sweet flavor. Food was excellent, but I’d return just to say hello to the woman that runs the place. She’s really what makes it seems like you’re having a home cooked meal at someone’s table. ❤️

This is some of the best food I’ve ever eaten in an incredible homely atmosphere. I will be bringing friends and family when they visit me.

Ate here many years ago when I lived close by. Visiting San Francisco for the first time in several years I gave this restaurant another try and was not disappointed. It is small and is delegated to counter service (8 seats) and take out. Had the 5 spice chicken with steamed rice and meat sauce and cole slaw. As excellent as it was years ago. It is a local place and well known to the area but I recommend you try it

Divey, hole-in-the-wall Vietnamese diner off Polk, serving a streamlined offering of grilled meats, spaghetti meat sauce and crispy imperial rolls. Sit at the countertop with locals, watching the grill going strong just steps away. Pork chop delicious, marinated to perfection in lemongrass, basil and ginger. For a no-frills, San Francisco experience pre-dating the tech boom, this is a good time capsule.

Small place, but the food was excellent. They give you plenty. I couldn't stop, even after I was full. I do recommend!

It's a fabulous hole in the wall!!

Have come in a few times for lunch. I like the Number 5 entree the best because it gives a taste of everything offered. Pork chops are also great. It has a mom & pop shop vibe and the food is grilled in front of you. Cash only. Highly recommend if you’re a meat lover and looking for a filling meal under $20.

So so good, the chefs are amazing. I will be a regular !!!!

Prices have gone up over the years, but that's just the reality that we live in. Despite that, this is still the best five star affordable. Vietnamese food around. If you dont mind grilled and deep fried food, This is one of the best dining experiences that you can get in the city. The food is phenomenal, prepared perfectly, impeccable balance of flavors. Just indescribably good. You owe it to yourself to eat here.

huge portions, comfort food, counter sitting, chicken grilled to order on the skillet in front of you.

If you're walking past and see seating available, come in and sit at the bar of this locally beloved neighborhood spot to be transported away to an alternate reality in which you're visiting the kitchen of your Vietnamese grandmother who low-key thinks you look skinny and mustn't be eating enough. Mounds of peppery meat sauce and crispy imperial rolls are cooked before your eyes and generously dispensed alongside mapu tofu (spicy fresh chili available upon request) and sage advice (no request necessary). You might end up leaving with left-overs but your wallet will think you're on a diet.

Tienes que probarlo, las señoras son muy amables y cocinan extraordinariamente bien, vale la pena probar toda la carta. Gran gran comida vietnamita.

Really happy to see this place is back open, I’ve been going since I was a kid and so has my dad. Amazing food great prices, if you haven’t been you’re missing out.

This is hands down the best place to grab food for any meal in San Francisco!! If you're in the area this is a must-visit - I'm vegan so I always order their garlicky tofu and veggie rolls, and paired with their tea makes you feel immediately warm and joyful :) My favorite part about eating here is being able to see the food cooked right in front of me in the intimate space of the restaurant, as there is limited seating (in a good way) and you can fully experience your food from the start to finish! Katie, the woman who runs this place with the other ladies, is the sweetest human ever, and if even go to Cordon Bleu only because of her! From the environment to the variety of menu items and the high quality of the food, I'd highly recommend anyone who is close by to visit Cordon Bleu at least once! Easily my favorite place to eat in all of San Francisco <3

Mouth-watering, delicious, intimate, home cooking!! Katie is a wholesome human being and a wonderful cook. You must visit!!

My last visit there was late closer to closing time. But still good even though the head chef was tired.

Overall: 5/5. If you're looking for authentic Vietnamese food with generous portions, this is the place. The space is smaller but cozy and endearing, and the staff will serve you warmly. Would come here again. Food: 5/5. We ordered the Spicy Pork Chop, Noodle Salad, Mapo Tofu, Chicken Salad, and Dragon Rolls. The chicken had an interesting smoky flavor and the mapo tofu was some of the best i've had. The Dragon Rolls are a must have - super crispy and stuffed with several kinds of meat. Value: 5/5. For just $14 per entree (as of Jan 2023), they give you an incredible amount of food. Every dish was made fresh. They don't skimp on protein, and unless you have a big appetite you'll probably be taking some food home. Vibes: 3/5. I have mixed feelings about this. The layout and decor is no frills and very practical. However, the genuineness is endearing; I did enjoy the cozier vibes, and I felt like I was having a home-cooked meal. Service: 4/5. Food came out in around 15 mins, which is very reasonable. While they didn't check in on the food / water during the meal, the space is small enough that they are always ready to listen to requests.

Absolutely fantastic! The food is very flavorful. The owners are lovely who always greet you with a smile. Very homey and nice atmosphere.

Absolutely fantastic! The food is very flavorful. The owners are lovely who always greet you with a smile. Very homey and nice atmosphere.

Wanted to try a hole in the wall, and this definitely fit the description. Most seating was at the counter with one table in the back. Had to awkwardly wait for people to finish before grabbing a seat. Food tasted good, especially the imperial roll. As someone else said, the meat sauce seemed out of place, but still was tasty. Food safety-wise, oof, the place left a lot to be desired. Noticed the same things that others mentioned - handing money and then food with no hand washing in between, reused wiping rag for the grill…

My favorite spot! Their meat sauce is tasteful and meat is juicy. My go-to are their roast chicken, noodle salad, ma po tofu and imperial roll. Wait, that's almost everything of the menu! I think that's why I like this place.

The tagline is that this may be the best chicken you’ll have outside of Vietnam, and it’s not a hyperbole. Came here with my friend for lunch on a Friday around noon and jabbed two seats. The restaurant is very small (it fits about about 10 people) and it’s situated around the kitchen where you can watch the lady cook. Everyone seemed to have ordered the Number 5, and so that’s what we did. It’s a huge split so we split it between the two of us. The egg roll included was the best I’ve had in a while - it came piping hot and was so delectable. The five spice chicken and the shish kabob were well-seasoned and juicy. You get rice with a gravy on the side as well as coleslaw. Cash only. There is tea available or self-service water. There seemed to be a lot of regulars and I would absolutely be one too if I lived in SF. Definitely come here for a cheap, delicious, homey meal.

The tagline is that this may be the best chicken you’ll have outside of Vietnam, and it’s not a hyperbole. Came here with my friend for lunch on a Friday around noon and jabbed two seats. The restaurant is very small (it fits about about 10 people) and it’s situated around the kitchen where you can watch the lady cook. Everyone seemed to have ordered the Number 5, and so that’s what we did. It’s a huge split so we split it between the two of us. The egg roll included was the best I’ve had in a while - it came piping hot and was so delectable. The five spice chicken and the shish kabob were well-seasoned and juicy. You get rice with a gravy on the side as well as coleslaw. Cash only. There is tea available or self-service water. There seemed to be a lot of regulars and I would absolutely be one too if I lived in SF. Definitely come here for a cheap, delicious, homey meal.

Was here with my girlfriend before we headed out of town. We both had the #5 and couldn't be more satisfied. Compared to any other Restaurant in town the price was fairly low but the food was amazing and the portion was huge. We are fairly slim people and usually don't eat that much but in this case not even a scrap remained. The chicken was pretty good but especially the Shish Kebab and the Imperial Roll were fantastic. The meat sauce came straight from heaven and the overall experience was incomparable. The two older asian ladies were super lovely and the entire atmosphere just oozes a "Dinner at Mom" feeling. If you want to eat a delicious, hearty meal for a reasonable price, look no further. I would go there every week if i lived in San Francisco. If i ever come back to this beautiful town, this is where i'll spend my money.

Good value and tasty. Cash only.

Great hole in the wall Vietnamese spot. Roasted chicken is spot in

Super cozy spot with grill-facing bar seating. Greasy spoon/comfort food style. I had the #5; chicken thigh, pork, imperial rolls, slaw, and rice with "meat sauce" (reminded me of Japanese curry). Lovely and filling. The chicken was particularly was moist and tender, and all the meat had a solid char. Price per portion was good.

#5 - A big plate stacked with perfectly grilled chicken kebab, chicken leg, and an imperial role, all seasoned nicely overll lmk I’ll All this for a great price just remember to bring cash.

Imagine a slow chant of "Number 5...number 5...!" Tiny place, tiny menu, HUGE satisfaction! The 5-spice chicken is fantastic and the Imperial rolls are mouthwatering but THE MEAT SAUCE is where it's at. If there's a line or a 20 minute wait, stick around. It's 100% worth it!

Pleasant staff, excellent food (with a truly mouth-watering meat&tomato/onion sauce!), and one of the few features I miss about s.f.

Katie is not only a grill master but a total sweetheart! Everything on the menu is DELICIOUS!! The flavors are even further accentuated by the immense LOVE that she pours into every dish. My go to is the #5 with a pork chop and it never disappoints. The imperial rolls are a MUST!

One of the best comfort Vietnamese food in town. We love it so much.

Pretty much lived on this place through my 20s. In my 40s now, went there last year and been meaning to write this ever since, still as good as i remember. Thanks Katie!

I just lived this place. I highly recommended it 👌🏾

Great restaurant. I visited San Francisco and came here for lunch almost everyday. The food is reasonably priced and cooked in front of you. It's a friendly place and Katie is very warm and accomodating. Will definitely come back if I'm in San Francisco again.

The food is delicious and the portions are huge! If you leave here hungry it your own damn fault!

The best feel good at home meal I’ve ever had in my life

It's like a mom & pop burger joint converted into a Vietnamese grill diner. There were 2 "aunties" working the food preparation (soup, roll frying/cutting, grilling, shredding chicken) on the grill/stove/fry area which takes up a wall of the small space. I The counter space was occupied by locals (it seemed) who placed their orders without looking at the menu and remarking to each other how the fried imperial rolls (cha gio) are the best at this establishment. The noodle salads were tasty/crispy/crunchy. The everything plate was way too much. (could feed 3 small eating adults) Remember to bring cash.

Tasty homestyle Vietnamese food. Small place, 10 seats(8 are barstools) very kind staff & excellent service. Very good pricing.

The most succulent flavorful chicken ever. I've been going to this place since 1991 and it is still the same five spice chicken served with a generous helping of white rice smothered with meat sauce and a pickly plain cabbage slaw. Get a side of imperial rolls and it's just perfection. Today we got crazy and ordered the chicken salad too. Oh no! Now I am going to be confused about what to order next time! I don't know how so much yummyness can come out of this tiny teeny place.

The 5 spiced roast chicken is fantastic. The hard working staff are very efficient and friendly. Small place. Take out is a good option; you will need to call. Value priced. Comfort food in cozy (very) place.

You think you can grill? You know nothing, Joe Schmoe. These ladies throw down and iron chef'd their way into my top 5 places for hunger cravings on the cheap. Number 5 plate all day long. An extra imperial roll if I'm feeling particularly self indulgent that day. If you don't know this place, acquaint yourself immediately.

- 5 Spiced Roast Chicken, 1 Imperial Roll, 1 Shish Kebab, Country Salad, Meat Sauce on Rice The chicken had a wonderful smokey flavor! Meat Sauce on Rice reminded me of Mapo Tofu and had a gentle flavor. The whole set was only $15, but it was easily enough food for two ppl. The woman at the counter was really nice, and we had a great chat while waiting for our food. This made the experience really special:)

Great old standard. This place has been here since the 70's that I can vouch for. Good lunch spot.

Katie is the ultimate grill master ... this place hasn’t changed in years and it was so great to be back. The food is delicious, always large portions, and it has an all around wonderful cozy atmosphere. One of the best places in SF for decades. Feels like home.

Got combo 5, really delicious and good value. The restaurant is small and cozy, almost felt like a campfire dinner with woks cooking right in front of us.

My clothes smell like BBQ now. I kind of like it. I sat on the counter really close to their grill and had the number five, which was, five spice chicken with shish kebab over a bed of meat sauce on rice. The chicken was very flavorful and moist. The cashier/chef/waitress (it's the same person) asked if I wanted the breast or a leg. It is cool they let you chose. I prefer dark meat. The three pieces of shish kebab meat was a bit chewy. The imperial roll was huge. I did enjoy my meal very much. Great job everyone at Cordon Beu.

Grabbed this while playing trivia a couple doors down. I got the number 5, which comes with enough food to comfortably feed two, but it does come with all the items. Favorite part was probably the "shish kebab", which is more like a teriyaki pork. That and the meat sauce over rice was so comforting. The ladies who run this place are super welcoming and have been around for many decades, I'll definitely be coming back!

Like time stood still. I had forgotten about this tiny neighborhood restaurant that makes you feel like you are home. I haven’t been here in over 10 years. The same people are there just as they were 10 years ago making the same delicious food for locals in the neighborhood. I watched as people came in and didn’t need to say what they wanted. It was remembered and offered. I’m glad I made it back for a delicious noodle salad.

This is a place Anthony Bourdain would visit. The definition of "hole-in-the-wall". It looks like a tiny bar from the outside, but they actually have their stoves up front! They only have one table, with 2 seats. Expect to sit at the bar. Small menu...it's all delicious. Imperial roll is a must.

Super nice people working here, and a great deal for large and filling Vietnamese meals. Chicken and pork were both excellent

Hole in the wall with pretty awesome food. The inside is quite small with limited seating (prolly like <10 seats in the entire place) so we did take out.

Amazing spot! You can get lunch for $10 (cash only). Really friendly service and tasty chicken.

Ma Po Tofu is kind of a comfort food for me (it qualified as a splurge when I lived in Taiwan a very long time ago) and theirs was not bad. Friendly owner and nice customers.

They have been here forever as well, SO GOOD

The owner is a very nice lady and we felt very welcomed there. You get a free refillable tea with your meal too which is nice. We tried the number 1 and ma po tofu - both were great! They cook the food right infront of you which we found it pretty cool. Do note that this is a small restaurant with limited seats.

Very nice and cozy place. The bbq chicken is very good and ths cooks are very hospitable

Saw a lot of Review and tried it out. I tried #4 and it was delicious. Small place, best for Take Out. Yes- Cash Only !

I am a big foodie and this place is one of my all time favorites. Best ever!

Katie Katie Pork Chop. The best vietnamese food in the city. Intimate, small restaurant with bar seats and only 2 tables with chairs may be cramped to some but to other like only adds to the local neighborhood ambiance. Everything I have ordered there, I enjoyed.

Love this spot. Really great flavors.

CASH ONLY which is extremely annoying in this day and age. Been coming here for 20 years and nothing has changed at all, which is a good thing. Best egg rolls and meat sauce over rice.

I have been coming here since 1978. This was the first Vietnamese food I ever had and was beloved by me and my family, which makes giving it 3 stars kind of hard. The food was not what I remember before the covid lockdown and I was disappointed. Hopefully this was just an off day.

Katie's back, Cordon Bleu is open again, and the food is as amazing as it ever was! There are new hours (now updated) so make sure to get in earlier if you're a late eater like me. Never been? Get the number 5. You will not be disappointed!

We have been eating there since the early eighties. Love the simplicity of the food. The best imperial rolls for sure!

Cordon Blue is open... We're so thrilled in the car as we speak coming from East Bay, driving to the City to get two #5 to go with extra spring tools. The best food in town. So happy Katie's Cordon Blue is back!!!

Loved this place for 30 years. I do hope they reopen soon.

I’ve been feasting here weekly since 1974 and it has never been anything but excellent. Hole-in-wall, check. Counter experience, check. Watching you food being prepared and served, check. No alcohol? Drink Jasmine tea, fool! Check! Best Imperial rolls in SF, check! Generous bbq pork, check. Delish Chcken country salad, yes! Don’t forget the best 5 spice chicken in San Francisco. Tried everything else, too. Check it out!

My favorite neighborhood restaurant. The best comfort food. We miss you Katie!

Used to go here often when I lived in San Francisco years ago. Surprised that it is still operating. I used to order the 5 spice chicken with Imperial roll. Really great. Wish I could get back there.

Sadly closed during pandemic - went today and they are shut down for now

They're NOT open and haven't been opened since pandemic. CB please open soon. (Rating is for the food when they were open)

The first time I went here was 1794. Oh no, I am sorry ,1974. It was great!! And get this! It still is!! Get the combinashin plate and extra meet sauce! GO!