Welcome to Tin on Kearny
At Tin on Kearny, located in the heart of San Francisco, the essence of Vietnamese cuisine comes alive. This eatery specializes in authentic noodle soups, sandwiches, and vibrant starters that celebrate traditional flavors with a modern twist. From the richly spiced *Bun Bo Hue* to the refreshing *Lemongrass Pork Banh Mi*, every dish is crafted using high-quality ingredients, ensuring a delightful culinary experience. The welcoming staff and quick service make it an ideal spot for lunch or takeout, despite its bustling environment. Whether you're enjoying their savory *Canh Ga Chien* or the vibrant *Mango Salad*, each bite at Tin on Kearny leaves you longing for more.
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356 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94108 Hotline: (415) 757-0378
If you find yourself wandering through the bustling streets of San Francisco’s Financial District, make sure to visit **Tin on Kearny**, a delightful gem nestled at 356 Kearny St. This vibrant eatery is dedicated to serving up authentic Vietnamese flavors, specializing in a variety of dishes that range from tantalizing noodle soups to crispy, savory banh mi sandwiches.
With a warm ambiance and friendly staff, it is no surprise that **Tin on Kearny** has garnered a loyal following. The restaurant's popularity is amplified by its convenient location and swift service, making it an ideal choice for busy lunch crowds looking for a quick yet delectable meal.
- Starters: Dive into the **Tin Rolls** or indulge in **5-Spice Quail**, both offering a fresh burst of flavors. The **Canh Ga Chien** provides perfectly fried soy-garlic chicken wings that are simply irresistible.
- Salads & Sandwiches: Don't miss the colorful **Papaya Salad** or the beloved **Banh Mi**. Each sandwich is crafted with a crispy French roll, generously filled with flavorful meats and topped with fresh, vibrant vegetables.
- Noodle Soups: The signature **Hu Tieu** and **Bun Bo Hue** are must-tries. Rich and aromatic, they feature a blend of proteins and herbs that will certainly warm your soul.
Customer reviews speak volumes about the quality and taste of the dishes. Evin G. raves about the **Bun Thit Nuong**, complimenting the grilled lemongrass pork and refreshing mint. Similarly, Aaron M. highlights the **5-Spice Chicken** as a lunch staple, praising the restaurant for its high-quality ingredients and quick service.
While the eatery is primarily a takeout spot, the line often extends out the door—an unmistakable sign of its popularity. But don't let that deter you; the service is efficient, ensuring that your meal is prepared quickly without sacrificing flavor or quality.
In conclusion, **Tin on Kearny** is more than just a meal; it's an experience steeped in authentic Vietnamese culture. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, make sure to stop by and savor the rich flavors that this establishment proudly serves. You will leave with more than just a full stomach; you will take with you a newfound appreciation for Vietnamese cuisine.
I absolutely adore this place! It was around the corner from my hotel and the ratings were great so I wanted to try. When I stopped in pretty much immediately after it had opened, there was already a line. The people behind the counter are so pleasant and made sure to check in with me about my online order and worked to get it done faster when they saw me standing there. I got the Bun thit nuong with cha gio roll and I could eat this every day. The hint of mint in the greens is such a great flavor bump. It's refreshing and the pork is so delicious and full of the grilled lemongrass flavor. The vinegar sauce that is served with it is not too sharp and just deepens the flavors of the dish and ties everything together. I would absolutely eat here regularly if I lived in the area.
My go-to order: Five spice chicken banh mi, no jalapenos. Delicious take-out place that gets very busy around lunchtime. I arrived at 11:45pm and the line was out the door. Waited about 15 minutes to place my order and 10 minutes to pick up my food. Can also order pickup on DoorDash to save some time, but the online prices are about $1 more per sandwich than showing up in-person. Can add pate to any sandwich that doesn't come with pate for $2.50 extra. The pate was honestly a bit overpowering, so I don't usually get it.
I always see a line here (don't worry it moves quickly), I thought the food must be good. It's excellent! All of it, the food, the presentation and especially, the friendly service! I always get the Bun Thit Nuong, grilled lemongrass pork vermicelli bowl. I keep telling myself I should try something else but this is soooo good.
This place is my lunch goto. Great Vietnamese takeaway, with most selections available as a bahn mi, bun, or over rice. Super fast turn around, friendly staff (even when they're crazy busy) and high quality ingredients.
The chicken bun bowl is fantastic and the portions are huge! The lunch lines do get long. No seating, take-out only.
Not the cheapest Vietnamese, but what they have going for them is flavor, flavor, and flavor. I've had the pork and the ribeye, both are great, but the ribeye--whether over rice or bun, is outstanding. I don't get to go in as often as my office is no longer a block away, but when I'm there for a visit, Tin is always high on my list. Helps to order in advance and then pickup because there's always a line.
4.5 stars. Got Tin on Kearny delivered to the office for lunch. Ordered the 5-Spice chicken rice plate. Chicken was juicy and flavorful. Portions were more on the generous end as well which is always a plus. It looks like a great place for lunch especially for those who are in downtown in office. Would definitely come back and try something else like their Banh Mi!
Had Tin for lunch during my visit to the city in the office. I ordered the lemongrass grilled pork banh mi and the vegetarian spring roll. Got delivery and it was still very delicious. Highly recommend their banh mi and taste very comparable to the local Vietnamese places! Will order again
Lemongrass chicken vermicelli - 3.9/5, SUPER flavorful! Lots of chicken thats well seasoned over vermicelli and some veggies. Chicken was tender. There wasn't too much lemongrass flavor unfortunately. Only issue is that it was a little too salty, my tongue started getting numb. I would like to go back and try the five spice chicken, but I'm a bit afraid of the salt.
What a lucky find for me in FiDi. I initially was in disbelief that a decent banh mi would be available outside of the Tenderloin or Little Saigon in the South Bay. I didn't have high expectations because many places downtown that offer banh mi's aren't necessarily good in my opinion. We ordered the pork belly and the lemongrass pork bahn mi's and it was surprisingly delicious. The french roll was crispy, the pork belly was just a bit fatty with a slice of pate. The lemongrass pork was equally flavorful and loaded with pork. Both sandwiches were generous with meat. I noticed that the vegetables on the sandwiches were thinly sliced instead of traditionally shredded. It's pricier than most banh mi's, but for the taste and amount of meat, it was worth the $13 price tag. Other places in the area charge similar range, but does not taste as good. The house made aioli sauce was particularly nice--great flavor. The service was excellent, our sandwiches were made promptly. The only downside is that there is no inside table seating available and is takeout only. I definitely need to come and try their other menu items, but for that, I would prefer the option of inside seating to enjoy. Worth checking out of you are in the area.