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Thanh Long Restaurant in San Francisco

4.5 (199) 4101 Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122, United States

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Vietnamese restaurant
Asian fusion restaurant
Restaurant
Seafood restaurant

Location on the map

San Francisco, City and County of San Francisco, California, US

Phone: +1 415-665-1146
Site: http://thanhlongsf.com/

Opening hours

Monday:Closed
Tuesday:Closed
Wednesday:4:30–8 PM
Thursday:4:30–8 PM
Friday:4:30–8:30 PM
Saturday:4:30–8:30 PM
Sunday:4:30–8 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.5

199 Reviews for Thanh Long Restaurant 2024:

Review №1

2023-11-28 18:59:22

Ooof. Overrated and overpriced. Thanh Long feels like a restaurant that is aware of its local popularity and sets prices knowing that. Its certainly not for innovative food.While the food is not horrible, its not great either. In that its not worth the premium prices they charge. For example, $80 for their famous crab dish and its too salty and greasy and wasnt as fresh as you would expect (at least our experience). This dish is living off the popularity from decades ago.Their famous garlic noodles are overrated. For $15, I expected a larger portion esp considering 1) youre overcharging for everything else 2) its literally noodles and garlic. Perilla has better garlic noodles, larger portions, and its not nearly as oily.Some of the lemongrass chicken was overcooked (tough and dry on exterior) and the pieces were ridiculously oversized for some reason. Again, Perilla has a better version (btw I dont love Perilla either but its 🍎 to 🍎 here).All in all, we paid $260 for four dishes and garlic noodles, taxes and tip (which was automatically included). Not often do I regret going to a restaurant, but this is one of those times.And it wasnt just me, 4/5 of our group felt the same about the food. Really poor value and outside of the eggplant dish and service, everything else was a complete miss.

Review №2

2023-12-10 04:22:49

I wish I can say I really enjoyed my visit but the food is overpriced and I definitely think there is msg in the roast crab dish. The service was good. But for the for the price of $80 a crab, I could only eat 2 claws in and felt the after taste of the msg or some kind of flavor enhanced. I started getting a headache after leaving there. We had mussels for $15.95 and it was only 5 mussels on 5 pieces of small breads. The garlic noodle is just ok for me and not impressive. I am shocked people actually like this place but for me, I won’t be back or recommend it. My friend raved about this place but I was left disappointed. I didn’t feel good afterward and neither did my bf. He thinks it is too salty. I think one of the secret spices is msg. I have been to another Vietnamese restaurant with my brother and we both had headaches. Maybe my sibling and I are sensitive to msg. But overall my experience here was disappointing. I don’t understand the hype and don’t plan to ever come back. I wish I can give better rating but for about $150 plus tip for 3 dishes, it didn’t seem worth it.

Review №3

2023-10-15 14:54:33

They make my favorite crab of all time! The roasted garlic crab. There is no other place on the planet that makes it like this. Well, except for Crustacean, but they’re the same owner. And the garlic noodles are incredible. The market price for the crab is quite expensive. $80 as of this writing but I think it’s worth it.

Review №4

2023-06-13 13:24:38

Great food but too expensive, especially one roast crab for $80. I expect “Market Price” items to be expensive but not nearly that much. Service was great. The Garlic noodle was our favorite, seafood fried rice needs a bit more flavor.

Review №5

2023-06-02 20:59:58

Quite possibly the best crab I’ve ever had! I came here last weekend as a group and we all ordered various dishes. The most amazing one I had was the Toast crab. If you order the garlic noodles be sure to flip the crab shell upside down and store it in the head to soak up all the crab flavor.I’ve been wanting to come here for years and now I face a great excuse to return in the near future.Things to note:•Get a reservation a week or more in advance.•Large Groups sit upstairs•two bathrooms downstairs. One upstairs.•Valet Parking (yes you )

Review №6

2023-07-26 14:43:51

Great food and service.We’re running late but staffs are very caring and helpful.Menu is quite expensive.

Review №7

2023-11-27 23:31:39

As a Frisco native Ive been a customer for over 20 years and the service, and quality of food are wonderful and consistent. The only thing that has changed are the portions of crab and noodles seem to be less than 2-3 years ago. Im in town visiting this week, and will definitely be stopping by for the roast crab and noodles before I leave! I wish there was a Thang Long or Crustaceans in every major city 🤤😁

Review №8

2023-12-10 13:38:44

Having fallen in love with this place in years past, our recent visit just felt a bit tragic to me. To make a long story short, both my wife and I received bad crab. My wife noticed hers right away: a distinct smell and grey-looking meat. The waiter took it away and replaced it. I was about halfway through when I noticed something off about my crab and took a whiff of it. Something smelled almost like ammonia to me. Would they have believed me, since Id already eaten half of it?Price: for one beer, one shared plate of garlic noodles, and two orders of bad roast crab: $245, including a 15% non-optional service charge (there was only the two of us).I wont be back again, and that makes me sad.

Review №9

2023-07-30 19:50:58

Calamari and skewers were good. Garlic noodles are average! Bit expensive but okay!

Review №10

2021-11-16 00:51:37

I grew up a few blocks down from Thanh Long and had never been (a travesty, I know!) It was so funny to me that there would be a restaurant in the sleepy Outer Sunset across from the 7-11 that needed valet parking.Finally going there for dinner for the first time, I understood why. The staff were so friendly, attentive, and QUICK. The food was delicious. We ordered the crab puffs, eggplant, two orders of garlic noodles (there was only two of us), and the fried banana for dessert. I know, I know. We didnt order the crab?! We were too lazy, but it was definitely the most popular dish in the restaurant. EVERYONE else ordered the crab, and the waiter had to ask us three times if we were sure we didnt want it. Yes, well be back for the crab.And street parking is tough (hence the valet).

Review №11

2022-01-18 23:18:25

We passed by on Christmas night and saw it was packed so we checked it out. There were some newspaper article about their crabs so we yelped the spot. They are known for their mouthwatering and signature dishes involved mostly fresh seafood from the San Francisco Bay.5/5 Roasted crab ($78) : The Dungeness crab was drenched in some butter garlic and black pepper sauce. It was very scrumptious and a must try! Crab meat was sweet and the shell was easy to pry apart without a crab cracker.4/5 Garlic noodles ($13.50) : The noodles had a less garlicky than what it smelled like. We were expecting a strong garlic flavor. It was not bad after we drenched the noodles into the sauce that remained from the roasted crab.They charged an additional 10% charge for takeout. The total was a couple cents off $115. I would recommend to splurge at this spot and get the crab.

Review №12

2023-01-28 07:21:22

Thanh long has always been a personal favorite when it comes to crabs and garlic noodles in San Francisco. The crab has plenty of meat, really juicy and their noodles are just simply something else. The garlic butter sauce was the best I’ve ever had. Their prawns are also really good. The sauce was also great. This place is a must go when it comes to crabs and garlic noodles.

Review №13

2021-03-01 06:17:18

Great spot in the sunset for some delicious food!!Salt and pepper calamari was divine! Impressed with how they got such good flavor without too much breading. Crab and garlic noodles were really good too; nice and buttery on the noodles and peppery sauce for crab! We also got the shaking beef which was juicy tender and great sweetness to round it out. Staff were all super friendly and you get your own private booth with a heater so felt very safe during COVIDHighly recommend!

Review №14

2023-12-10 03:54:18

$80 for a crab loaded with msg, wayyyy too salty. $15 for 5 mussels. That is oyster prices! The $15 garlic noodles was the quality of top ramen with a bunch of minced garlic thrown on top, quite bland. Service was good and atmosphere was fun.

Review №15

2022-05-06 06:08:16

It was worth the wait and the hype. I took my SILs advice and ordered my own garlic noodles. Shes right, theyre so addicting. It was quite a bit for me, but it was worth every bite.We ordered garlic noodles and the roasted crab, shrimp toast, calamari, and mango salad. The mango salad was an interesting mix of different flavors. Not sure if I would order it again. But the shrimp toast and calamari were very tasty.The garlic noodles were seriously delicious. I do, however, wish the noodles were a little more Al dente. It doesnt feel like theres a lot of garlic in there just by looking at them, but when you eat them -- theyre there.The roast crab was incredible! Theres so much flavor, even in the crab, and theres so much butter, garlic, and pepper on the plate for you to dip it in should you want to add more flavor.They say you should get your own crab, but it really depends on your appetite. I had to share, so Im glad we just got one.Theres only street parking, and not really a lot of it. We parked 3 long blocks away, but it was worth every step.Just and FYI... There is an 18% service fee added to your check at the end of the night and the suggest gratuity is calculated with the service fee.

Review №16

2022-04-06 02:04:22

BEST crab in California! Even the sister restaurants dont compete- Thanh Longs is the best.This is not just a hype. You NEED to come here if you love crab.We are regulars (10+ years) so we are here often and recommend you must have/try:Roast Crab (everyone needs to have it once in their life)drunken crab (Boo likes this one)Garlic noodlesCalamariLava cake (my new favorite and I dont normally like lava cake)Creme bruleeIts kinda expensive but worth every penny! If you have to share an order just order the roast crab and garlic noodles and you will have endless satisfaction.

Review №17

2019-01-04 01:39:27

Extremely popular restaurant that takes reservations. Sadly we don’t get the hype about the crabs at this place. First, we had to wait for 15min when arriving promptly at the time we reserved. Food order came very fast, a plus. Ordered the crab, garlic noodles and an eggplant, chicken and shrimp main dish, plus drinks. Cocktails were meh. Crab was bland and the meat was not tender (we visited in dec during Dungeness crab season). I 100% prefer ginger and scallion crabs in Cantonese restaurants. Garlic noodles were good but it’s garlic, oil/butter and carbs and I could do a better version at home with organic garlic, fleur de sel and grass fed butter.

Review №18

2021-05-25 01:36:20

Best crab dinner I had in USA. Crab were cooked to perfection...cooked yet retaining the freshness of the crab. Perfectly paired with garlic noodles. Highly recommended. A must try meal in San Francisco.

Review №19

2021-07-04 15:11:49

Thanh Long does not disappoint. Service was very good and the food was even better. Its on the pricey side but hey, we dont do it all the time. We will definitely be going again. Garlic roasted crab and garlic noodles for my wife, and colossal tiger prawns and garlic noodles for me. Mmm mmm good!

Review №20

2023-09-04 04:20:19

Excellent crab 🦀!! Lots of flavor though a bit on the salty side. The crab was full of meat so didnt feel overly guilty spending $80 for a single crab. The shaken beef was also superb. Filet minon cut and perfect cooked to medium. Great and prompt service.

Review №21

2022-04-06 08:43:43

OMG so delicious! Fresh crab, very good seasoning.This is my 3rd time coming here. Every time I go to san fransisco I always take the time to come here.I ordered 2 Roast crab for 2ppl (HAHAHA its crazy one crab for one person cause its so nyumm) and garlic noodles.Crab and garlic noodle such a perfect combination!When I came, I sat outside because there was no prior reservation and the queue was long if sitting inside. It turns out that sitting outside is very comfortable, there is a heater too.The service was very good, the employee came to us asking if there was anything else he could help with, very helpful.But there is only one male restroom, and my boyfriend said the queue for the toilet was quite long.

Review №22

2018-09-20 20:38:48

We made Reservations for 8:30 Friday night and were 15 minutes late...but still kindly accommodated.The drink menu was exciting. My friend ordered a Green Dragon and I had something called Passion Fruit. Both cocktails were tasty.For a main dish we each had a crab (butter and seasoning yes!) and shared a plate of garlic noodles. I ate the whole crab and would have ate all the garlic noodles if I didnt have to share. It was all delicious.If you visit be prepared to get your hands greasy...and wear that bib!Great food and hospitality!

Review №23

2018-06-19 21:26:10

Waited an hour on the wait list. This place is very popular for some unknown reason to me.Overpriced crab that is not even baked. It is just sauteed with butter garlic and black pepper. And the price? $60 big ones. The price is unreasonable. I do not recommend.I also tried their Garlic Noodles. It is just a plate of buttered spaghetti with garlic. It didnt seem fresh. It seems it was pulled out of a tray that was prepared way earlier in the day. It wasnt hot, just warm. Some of the noodles seemed dried out. The price? $12 big ones. At that price, it should have been cooked to order. I do not recommend.

Review №24

2022-09-22 03:36:28

This was a real treat... is relatively far from SoMa/downtown (located in Outer Sunset District) but well worth the trip!! UBER cam be pricey but you will avoid traffic and parking, if not a local!! I discovered that its close to the deYoung/CA Academy of Sciences and GG park, so this will be my Go To for Crab when in the area! Great food, service and staff was great!

Review №25

2019-06-18 06:56:41

Hands down still the best Dungeness Crab in the world. The original before the now more famous Crustacean. Garlic noodle must order a la carte, served piping hot, mind blowing. If came as sides good but temperature suffered so not as great. My fave dishes were still the best ones: crab, garlic noodle, shaken beef, crab puffs. Sorry no pics of a la carte noodle and beef, too busy licking my fingers 😆. PS: so not a review, am practically gushing for this classic 😋

Review №26

2023-09-07 20:52:52

We were seated quickly and the waitress wasted no time to accommodate us with water menus and suggestions. Our food came out in a timely manner and it was delicious! I recommend the shaken beef & garlic crab 🦀. The only thing I will complain about was the parking, horrible

Review №27

2018-12-19 03:10:50

A regular stop for us whenever we are in town. Parking can be challenging in this neighborhood so plan ahead. There is also valet service, which we were forced to use to keep our reservation. Speaking of which, reservations are also necessary as this place is constantly packed. It may be gluttonous, but we usually go with one whole roasted crab 🦀 and one bowl of garlic noodles per person! Just do it, you won’t regret it. And don’t bother messing with the other dishes on the menu. The roasted crab and garlic noodles are the way to go for sure.

Review №28

2022-11-21 07:26:13

The tieger prawns also worthy. Delicious as the crab!! And the beef.... Beefelicious, two thumbs up!! Im full bro... Lol

Review №29

2022-04-19 19:31:39

All the hype for nothing. The roasted crab and garlic noodles are so oily we felt like eating a bowl of butter with crab flavor. This is a marketing scam. We are ashamed of dining here.

Review №30

2023-03-20 20:19:04

First place Ive been to in SF where the food and service were amazing. Ended up getting the roast crab, mussels, and garlic noodles. Definitely recommend mixing the three 😉

Review №31

2017-07-03 02:53:00

Best roast crab ever. 1 crab per person, share 1 order of garlic noodles per 2 people. Garlic toast is good too

Review №32

2023-07-14 01:52:10

First bite of spicey eggplant dish we ordered, the chicken tasted either it was precooked and sitting somewhere, or cooked with some rancid oil. For the price we paid; nothing should be rancid.The Crab was delicious.

Review №33

2023-07-17 21:17:38

Very good food! I was presently surprised with the crab. As people stated previously, the tacked on % with the bill is a shock. Maybe I’m used to traditional restaurants.I wouldn’t go again due to this (since I want to be in control of my dinning experience), but still worth it if you want to pay whatever they want.

Review №34

2017-07-23 04:57:28

Much better than I first time came here! Strongly recommend mussels! Too delicious not to order it more than once. The roast crab is also good and must to taste it!

Review №35

2020-02-15 07:32:53

I ordered salt& black pepper calamari. Awesome! First time to have such Calamari. Then Roast Crab and Prawn with garlic noodles. A little bit pricy, but definitely worth it!

Review №36

2020-01-29 01:04:56

The price of the crab is well on the high end. Ordered 1 per person and I would have been still hungry had I not ordered the garlic noodles. Went around 6 pm so the restaurant was not close to full. To me it just taste like pepper and butter so didn’t really wow me based on previous experiences at other crab restaurants

Review №37

2021-09-07 00:49:23

We got the crab and it was absolutely amazing!! Such a fun experience too. One crab was enough to feed 2 people. The cost was around $80 per crab. The outdoor seating area was nice with heat lamps and private booths. We got a couple drinks (lychee martini and Ohio punch) and thought both were just alright, not bad but not particularly good either.

Review №38

2019-01-31 15:35:10

Absolutely the best. The food was amazing. The Service was perfect. The Crabs are off the hook and the Garlic Noodles were beyond belief. This is a MUST STOP if you are anywhere in San Francisco or the Bay AreaYou will have a meal of a lifetime, so worth the trip.

Review №39

2019-08-18 02:26:38

Great service in upscale surroundings. Dishes from the secret kitchen are delicious but are a bit spendy. We had roasted crab and prawns with garlic noodles from the secret kitchen, and the mango salad and seafood dumplings from the regular menu. I was worried about the crab since its not crab season but it was tasty and will prepared. The prawns had a pleasant charred taste from the grill. The garlic noodles were chewy, garlicy, with a hint of lemon or something else a little tart and we loved them. Good place for a special occasion.

Review №40

2023-10-11 14:56:45

I especially love coming back to this place because of their roasted crab and garic noodles. The taste is absolutely fantastic!

Review №41

2021-04-30 15:41:42

Thanh Long and Crustaceans have always been one the places to go for special occasions in San Francisco!Birthdays,proms,promotions,dates,anniversaries..um.. even people celebrating divorce?Getting all dressed up to eat 🦀. They make a good amount of items especially in the seafood section. But, you only go here for 2 things: 1) roasted crab and 2) garlic noodles- Roast 🦀- roasted to perfection. Big chunks of savory crab meat. Buttery and strong sweet aromas of garlic- garlic noodles- one word- get it! I dont know what they put in it but its addictive- Shaken Beef and Salt&Pepper Calamari are always good additions to round out the meal. To finish- order the FBI- fried 🍌ice cream, hot fried bananas, scoop of sweet ice cream.18% service charge. Servers are masked and constantly making sure your table is taken care of. Excellent service. Parking difficult.

Review №42

2020-03-03 04:35:22

We stumbled into this place by accident and we were not disappointed. The roasted crab is the specialty. We got there right at 5 as they opened. There was already a line to get in. We got a seat and found everyone wearing a bib to eat the roasted crab. We got the crab and the garlic noodles, both wonderful. For desert we got the orange sorbet. It came out frozen, inside of an orange peel. I have no idea how they got the orange out of the peel. The orange sorbet tasted just like orange dreamsicle sherbet!

Review №43

2023-08-10 08:47:38

Good food crab was tasty and the garlic noodles 🍜 were good. Would definitely go again. Lots of options but I was craving 🦀

Review №44

2019-01-23 05:47:16

Fantastic food. Crab with garlic noodles are amazing. Try the black pepper calamari and seasonal veggies too. İf you have any space left, fried banana is also good.

Review №45

2023-03-31 00:35:36

A go to spot in SF. Their roasted crab and garlic noodles are the craze here. Bit pricey for the crab, even when its in season... But the hype is real.

Review №46

2019-12-18 00:58:27

Amazing dining experience! The crab is excellent and the garlic noodles is a must order dish!We moved to Las Vegas 15 years ago and we finally came back to visit. Glad to know that the tastes are still the same!

Review №47

2019-08-11 20:25:31

Food is okay, small portion, expensive, service is very good, parking is like finding a needle in a barn.We ordered mussels and calamari is good. Crab is okay, garlic noodles cooked nicely but lacking on garlic flavor, seabass is moist and tender, Villagers choice is very salty and ambiance is relax.Bill is about $200 for a couple without drinks, including tip.I recommend Uber for transportation or pay for valet parking.

Review №48

2023-03-21 19:39:35

Good fresh crabs and great garlic noodles. Service and food is good in a pretty casual atmosphere and dated surroundings. This wouldnt normally bother me but extremely pricey with a 25% service fee on top of the food. This adds up. Servers were good but wow, 25%? Eating in the city is getting really expensive but the food is really good.

Review №49

2022-07-11 20:42:32

This was recommended by a good friend and it did not disappoint. The roasted crab and garlic noodles with prawns were amazing. Paid USD300 for this meal for 3 people. Sulit!

Review №50

2023-11-24 15:34:42

We had such a great time. I most definitely will be back. The crab had favor deep inside.

Review №51

2023-11-05 18:35:29

The garlic noodles + roasted crab are delicious 🤤They dont have valet parking anymore so it might take a while to park

Review №52

2023-08-20 21:18:18

It was a lil different than what I remember. Its been a least 10 years. Thd menu seems more limited. Me & my husband went on a Thursday night @ 5. Good was good. Service was great.

Review №53

2023-08-30 19:41:38

My husband and I have been traveling from Las Vegas to San Francisco for the food and experience we get from Thanh Long. We come at least once a year. Our favorite dishes are the garlic noodles, Dungeness crab, and garlic prawns.

Review №54

2019-03-25 07:44:05

OMG! Roasted crab...AMAZING!! Garlic Noodles... AMAZING! Lychee Pineapple Vodka Martini... AMAZING! We arrived late on a Saturday night, and the place was packed. We had to wait about 30 min for a table, but we sat at the bar, and the friendly bartender took great care of us. Dont let the humble facade outside throw you off... this place was well worth the price of the price, and the wait. I almost cried when I realized we forgot our leftovers in the hotel mini fridge, in our rush to check out. Id definitely go back!!

Review №55

2023-05-07 05:24:04

Good: tasty food. super quick and friendly service.Bad: pricey. $80 crab! small portions for noodle and veggie dishes. -1 starUgly: the dining area is reeked with smell of urine...not of crab/seafood. not sure why. -1 star

Review №56

2023-05-21 03:01:35

No matter how much of the roast crab you eat its never enough. Messy even with the bib. Dont pass on the garlic noodles or the spicy eggplant. Its gotten pretty expensive over the years, but its an indulgence. Dont expect a lot of conversation once people dig into their crab. Still a must whenever I come to SF.

Review №57

2023-04-05 20:53:44

We went in for early dinner on a Sunday to see what this place was all about. Our food was pretty underwhelming - particularly the roasted crab, shaken beef, king prawns, and garlic noodles. I did not taste anything authentic about them, but maybe its modified to serve the mainstream palate. Roasted crab did not taste the freshest, and I was sad the innards were removed before being served. Not everyone enjoys the innards, so I get it. Everything else was lackluster, and I did not experience the rich flavors of Vietnamese cuisine.The servers were friendly but overly-attentive. Our bowls and plates were changed so quickly that we could not finish some of our foods. I had some uneaten crab pieces right before the servers took our dishes away without asking. For a 600% markup on the crabs, Id expect them to let me savor every bite before cleaning up. Perhaps a little more communication would have sufficed.This was an overall okay experience. There are so many other VN restaurants out there with greater and richer Vietnamese flavors. Its at least nice to have tried this place once.

Review №58

2023-02-14 03:18:40

The restaurant is a little worn around the edges, but in our 90 min stay they turned all the tables at least once, so it is understandable. When is comes to food, the crab was amazing. He had Drunken and I had Roasted. Both were so tasty. The garlic noodles were addictively good. If given a chance Id eat an entire order by myself and order another for dessert. We had wine and he had a litchi cocktail, which he was very pleased with. We split the coconut shrimp appetizer, which was not the worst we ever had, but def not the best. There was very little coconut flavor and the shrimp seemed like it was chopped and reformed and cooked so hard it could bounce. The accompanying sauce was pretty much flavorless and water thin. The fried banana wasnt great either, a lot of batter for half a banana. The service, however, was seamlessly shared by several waiters who were all flawlessly polite and impeccably timed. Bite into a shrimp and before you realize you will need a place for the tail a bowl appears, your crab shells peek over the edge of the bowl and it is emptied, thinking about giving up the ghost and wiping your hand and a hot towel arrives. Its pretty great.

Review №59

2016-08-23 15:11:28

I called for reservations and was told that they could not accommodate a party of 5 until 8:45pm and a credit card was needed to hold the reservation. WTH?!? We decided to walk in instead at 6pm. The restaurant had 5 empty tables downstairs! Food was ok for the high price. The crab was lacking butter and was dry. The noodles were over cooked. Service was good, however our waitress forgot to place an order of noodles. The lava cake was more like a thin heavy piece of dense chocolate cake buried in ice cream and whip cream. Not good at all! OMG! The bathroom was D-I-R-T-Y!!! The floors were wet and gross!

Review №60

2021-12-11 06:28:11

I don’t need to explain what’s going on here… legendary restaurant out near the beach. Garlic noodles, shrimp, etc. great spot for a nice and casual mealDishes:Mussel toastCoconut shrimpGet a crab and garlic noodles, enjoy.

Review №61

2020-01-19 18:16:31

We had such a great time.The shrimp toast was a nice starter, which was mashed shrimp paste baked on a baguette. Then, we had the salt and pepper crab and colossal shrimp with secret kitchen garlic noodles. 😊The waiter said they have to sign a paper stating they cannot enter the other kitchen or try to find out the recipe!! This was a treat and we appreciate it!Also, we had the Lemon Drop with Chambord, which was okay. I usually prefer sweeter drinks and dont usually order Chambord.

Review №62

2021-06-27 02:55:01

Roasted crab was good. Garlic noodles was good. Calamari was good. Service was great .

Review №63

2018-12-08 03:32:12

Bring Two people, get the roasted crab and the drunken crab then split them. Make sure you get a bib and enjoy. The jumbo prawn wontons are also incredible. Not the cheapest place you can eat but worth every penny!

Review №64

2019-12-24 03:02:24

One of my all time crab spots in the Bay Area. Been coming here since the 90s. My go to is the Roast Dungeness with salt and pepper served in butter sauce along side with garlic noodles. This time the crab was roasted to perfection. It was easy to crack and when pulling out meat, they pulled out in large portions which led to a less messy meal. This place is still delicious as always.

Review №65

2023-04-02 03:04:33

This is a sf institution. no games are being played. roasted crab, garlic noodles, mussels, they do not mess around.

Review №66

2021-09-27 01:13:39

Strictly based on service only because lets face it the food is exceptional; but when you spend $300 on a meal you expect exceptional service with it! My waitress seemed to be tired or unhappy. Then the feeling of being rushed from the booth as the busboy reached over me grabbing at dishes as he completely knocked my carton with more than half a crab all over my lap! And the response I got from the man who came back well I have him do it its his job. To knock my food over. Without anymore acknowledgement he walks away. Im flabbergasted as a Native to the area and a 30+ year patron.

Review №67

2019-11-20 22:27:24

I like the king prawn with garlic noodles. Even the prawn have no strong flavor they were fresh. The noodle I like the most. Really good flavor. Maybe too much greasy for my. Staff was very friendly.

Review №68

2017-12-29 04:25:02

One of the best crab I had ever eaten. Try the roasted crab. Garlic noodle with shrimp. The shrimp is awesome! All are awesome!

Review №69

2017-04-08 12:47:16

Just got here last night brought by my family we were 8 persons gosh the crab was so amazing also their calamari is crisp and yummy, love this place even their staff is also friendly

Review №70

2023-05-08 11:34:09

Expensive crab was $90 each but tasted like $5. I dont know why we paid that much for this place. Everyones rating makes us pay a very high price. Need new chef & price adjustment. Very disappointing. Someone giving more than 2 stars means something is wrong with their taste buds

Review №71

2023-09-25 15:41:34

Such great food, such great place, great transit-Right at the N-Judah stop!And they tackled my family of all ages so well!!

Review №72

2021-07-07 07:04:46

Crab was amazing!!!! Garlic noodles are the best Ive ever had! Service was wonderful recommend the fried banana with chocolate on top!

Review №73

2022-09-30 05:53:52

We were disappointed by our expectation and we concluded it was an overrated restaurant. You must check every item on the bill and be aware of the hidden charge, unless you don’t care what you pay for.

Review №74

2022-05-16 00:22:18

This was our first time visiting the restaurant on our San Francisco trip. The roasted crab and garlic noodles were delicious.

Review №75

2022-10-05 08:00:02

Great food and great service! Roasted crab and garlic noodles are a must!

Review №76

2023-06-20 07:02:22

The food and service are awesome, and we went on Fathers Day. Food came out hot and fresh and they serve your needs before asking. The service is worth the price you pay.

Review №77

2023-06-11 04:32:47

Great food. Crabs OMG to die for.The only problem is parking hard to find a parking spot since its in a neighborhood area.Overall will be back.

Review №78

2023-09-21 20:49:22

Still the best garlic crab. It’s a drive, but well worth it!

Review №79

2019-05-09 02:33:43

Went to Fishermans wharf first just because, before I came to Thang Long. Just come straight here. Dont fight the parking just pay valet, 15 for small vehicles and 20 for large. Get the garlic crab and side of garlic spaghetti. Worth the price. If you visit San Francisco, Thang Long is a must stop.

Review №80

2023-03-18 17:24:15

I’m not one to go all out cost-wise with restaurants, but this was so worth it. the food was beyond my expectations, as was the service. the restaurant was beautiful inside. if you have the extra money and love crab i cannot recommend this place enough.

Review №81

2022-12-15 18:05:43

What are incredible service, they’re garlic crab with garlic noodle, truly a bomb

Review №82

2018-01-01 01:28:41

I heard that this was a sister restaurant of crustaceans,the very famous seafood restaurant in San Francisco. Ive been to both now and say that the food is very comparable at thanh long. I ordered the Dungeness crab and the shrimp dish. The shrimp dish came on top of a bed of garlic noodles which was delicious. For 2 people the crab and shrimp dish was perfect.

Review №83

2022-10-01 04:35:40

This place hands down has the best baked dungeonous crab I have ever had! The staff was super attentive. My wife and I shared one crab and the garlic noodles. It was enough for us with a side of garlic toast (baguettes). Parking was a bit tricky, but we managed to find something a couple blocks away. I would highly recommend this place for crab lovers.

Review №84

2022-04-24 10:55:37

Delicious as always. I devoured my noodles before I remembered to take a photo.The food was fresh and the staff was helpful. One of my favorite spots near Ocean beach. Pure perfection.

Review №85

2023-06-08 23:30:40

Locals highly recommend this place. It’s quite the experience. Staff was very nice. Service was fast. Food was worth the long tram ride for these visitors.

Review №86

2021-09-20 00:56:45

Thanh long is the best just like mac dre said .we come here all the time, the best service and they make great raspberry lemon drops

Review №87

2018-07-27 00:54:53

My friend’s favorite crab restaurant. Simple seasoning brings out the good taste of Dungeness crab. Their garlic noodle also surprised me.

Review №88

2023-10-24 02:26:43

Crab crab more crab and the garlic noodles!!Great appetizers and cocktails.

Review №89

2018-08-25 21:30:33

We ordered the raost crab with black pepper, it is so delious! One crab is big enough for 2 people.

Review №90

2023-01-14 02:16:11

Amazingly bad restaurant. the entire restaurant smells like pee, absolutely astounding. whole crab costs $80 each, thank goodness it doesnt smell like pee. Im so grateful Im never coming back again. A homeless person recommended this place to me. the moral of the story is to never listen to homeless people again 😭😭😭 recommend a place where dungenese crab is not illegal to catch. for example, not san franciscothere is homeless people across the street once youre done eating

Review №91

2022-09-22 13:54:49

I had to come out and try the garlic noodles that everyone raves about, I would have to give them a 4. However, I do not feel like they have enough garlic to be called garlic noodles. If youre coming here, youre coming for the crab. It looked delicious. I did not eat crab because I did not feel like working for my dinner that day. I love the fact that they have a bar and serve more than beer and wine, which is rare to find in any Chinese restaurant. Because shes though as many of the drinks are extra sweet.

Review №92

2019-01-19 01:02:03

Every single dish was heavenly. I could eat here every night!

Review №93

2020-09-15 17:14:51

I go every year for my Birthday. Food is amazing and you dont have to dress up like at Crustaceans.

Review №94

2020-10-11 07:33:58

This place is without a doubt, a 5 star restaurant.Thanh Long is a must try seafood restaurant in the Sunset District of SF and one of my favorites to splurge on for crab.

Review №95

2023-01-03 15:25:25

WARNING: Im a foodie and this is possibly my favorite restaurant. Fantastic roasted crab and garlic noodles, what more do you need in life? Ive only indulged when visiting SF, about once every five years, BUT!!!! WARNING!!! I almost fell out of my chair at the crab pricetag which was $80 (PER!!) (December 22). THAT has me rethinking my favorite. What a shame. One star off for the price tag. sigh.

Review №96

2017-09-18 16:18:00

Thanhlong is a Vietnamese restaurant but does not serve the usual Vietnamese food. They specialised more on seafood.Their Roasted Dungeness crab is a must eat. Huge crab with thick and juicy crab meat.The garlic noodle looks plain, but after you try it you wont stop eating.Another good choice is their buttery seabass. Cooked perfectly with ginger scallion and citrus infusion. What a great combination of flavour.We also order shaken beef which is tender cubes of marinated New York steak flambeed in Chardonnay. No wonder this restaurant always full.

Review №97

2022-07-05 18:15:52

Ordered the famous roasted crab and garlic noodles. The crab was huuuuge. Im a big eater and I struggled to finish 1.5 crabs. My wife couldnt finish her whole crab so i had half of it. If you love crab, you should definitely give it a try. It is expensive but worth the experience. The garlic noodles were good but nothing to write home about, id skip them next time I go and just go w the crab and white rice.

Review №98

2022-11-03 07:07:21

I frequent here often... Ive tried nearly every single crab flavor. My favorite is the roasted garlic of course. The drunken crab simply tasted like beer. Gross!•The seafood rice is Everything. I added Xtra garlic butter for a little razzle dazzle!•The colossal tiger prawns and noodles arent my favorite... The prawns were rubbery, uneatable.•The shaking beef Is also a good option if you dont simply want crab.\\AVOID THE SEA BASS cause its tasteless, bland, flavorless not to mention its super small.The chicken Satay comes in only 3 pieces. When it arrived at our table I thought I was being scammed. Save your money maybe opp for the rice or a drink perhaps if your of age.Happy Dining !

Review №99

2018-02-06 11:42:19

Great place to eat crab. Try to mix noodle with crab galic oil. Vallet parking is available with $13

Review №100

2019-04-19 07:11:37

Oh my gosh so amazing my bf took me here for my 30th birthday. As a bay area native ive missed places with that Sf charm i grew up with. Than long is the truth our meal came out swiftly and hot, our serve was attentive, and my hanoi sunset was quenching. Will definitely be back again. We ordered the Roasted Crab, garlic noodles and sea bass.

Review №101

2023-04-05 21:14:24

These folks have the absolute best garlic roasted crab. Even my friends who arent all that crazy about crab enjoy it when I take them there. Two thumbs up. 🙂

Review №102

2022-03-18 18:17:25

It was very good. A bit pricey, but worth it.

Review №103

2023-06-30 02:23:03

I could not find a park & the manager literally walked outside to help me find a park! FOOD IS BOMB, BUT THAT SERVICE IS IMPECCABLE!

Review №104

2022-03-30 05:03:24

Delicious roasted crab. Pricey but worth every penny

Review №105

2021-12-13 19:15:16

Thought every dish was very good.- roasted crab- drunken crab- beef cubes- eggplants- calamari- crab dumplingsWith the only exception of the garlic noodles, which this place is known for. In my opinion the flavor quite wasnt there and came in with high expectations. Maybe couldve used a bit more citrus (lime/lemon) or a bit of sweet added to it.

Review №106

2021-08-10 07:12:29

I had been here before COVID. The food was memorable!! The flavors were scrumptious.We were a group of four. Two if us had the garlic crab and garlic noodles, which this restaurant is known for. The other two had different items equally delicious. This is one of these rare occasions where you wish you had two stomachs so you can eat more.The service was excellent also. The only downside is the cost. Prepare to put a dent in your pocket. It is definitely high priced but well worth the cost for the flavor. Not somewhere you would want to go to often because it is so rich. I will be back.

Review №107

2019-02-27 18:32:02

The garlic noodles and roasted dungeness crab with house spices are my fave! Valet parking available for a fee.

Review №108

2022-04-28 20:15:16

Dont like the fact that they automatically charge 18% on every bill. The food and atmosphere is not worth that much. And 80$ for 1 crab . Calamari was horrible. Its over priced . Nothing fancy and comfortable and special about it for the prices. Shaken beef was very good. But they only give you a little bit. I will have to pass on going again for the price of what it is. And NO PARKING ANY WHERE . And bums and transients all around hanging out at the 7/11 acriss the street. Gotta be careful where you park or your car will get broke into. It was disappointing compared to what i expected from 15 years ago.

Review №109

2022-04-10 05:01:31

The Roast Crab is good.But the 18% service IS NOT INCLUDED, whats written on the menu is a lie. Taxes are not included. Tip needs to be added (yes, in addition of the 18% service, so Im not sure what this one is for...)In the end, with all these things added, you need to count around $150 for 1 crab. I ate in 2 stars Michelin restaurants for cheaper than that. But the price is not the real problem.The real problem is the very uncomfortable feeling of being scammed by these tricks, with the prices on the menu.Shame, you dont need to do that.

Review №110

2021-12-07 17:33:05

This is my place to go for crab hands down! The staff here has always been amazing and swift with the food. Parking in the area sucks so I totally recommend doing valet! With that out the way, you are here for the food. The crab is a must yes a must! The second thing is the garlic noodles it compliments the crab very well. After that, you cant miss any other items on the menu. Also, dont forget to hit the bar. They will hook you up with some tasty dranks! So if you are looking for a good meal you must stop by! either roll by solo or bring the crew they will accommodate you!

Review №111

2019-02-18 04:43:41

Amazing Garlic Crab .... Highly recommended Restaurant. Pre Book is recommended

Review №112

2017-06-12 20:07:42

Delicious food and great customer service. Visited again on 6/11/17. Food and service is STILL awesome.

Review №113

2022-10-13 14:50:24

Nope. Not worth the $100+ price.1. Crab was above average but not at all great. It was apparently too overrated.2. Service charge was mandated to 20%.3. Got an upset stomach the morning after.All in all, greediness at its max and there is no matching service.

Review №114

2022-08-02 16:10:21

This is absolutely my favorite restaurant! The crab is the best ever!! Oh and the mango shrimp salad!! You have to try it!The staff is also great and very attentive during your dining process.

Review №115

2022-04-09 05:45:04

Genuinely surprised by how bad the food is here. For example the chicken satay is just chicken..no satay? It’s honestly like they couldn’t even be bothered to put on the sauce. The salad is bits of unripe mango and a few leaves. A perplexing level of lack of effort. However the crab was sensational. The only good thing on the whole menu.

Review №116

2021-09-06 06:29:26

Ordered takeout a year ago and really loved the crab. Came in person with friend this time and the crab was too salty. Garlic noodles dont feel fresh. Overall okay but didnt meet my high expectations. Service was great.

Review №117

2023-04-28 07:46:29

Get 1 garlic noodles per person and 1 roast crab for ever 2 people. Its just what you do. Dont question it.

Review №118

2021-12-20 22:14:08

The largest Dungeness crabs youll see in the bay area to be honest. They sell at market price, so the cost *may* surprise you. I like their garlic noodles and roast crab, the pro tip here is to get the garlic bread and dip it into the left over sauces from the crab and noodles. 2 crabs was enough to feed us 5. Not a big fan of the shaking beef, bit to each their own.

Review №119

2021-07-04 01:29:40

I had high expectation of this crab house but quite disappointed… a friend recommended and it’s my first time trying.. all food are not really made to order!!! My crab was served 5 min after I ordered it and did not come super hot and fresh . $78! It’s unbelievable for a restaurant at this price range. Crab is very salty outside and bland Inside. Not fresh and does not have the natural fresh seafood umami. Garlic noodle also disappointing. I had way better ones… and finding parking is a disaster, I will never come back

Review №120

2023-03-23 19:46:41

You know it’s good. I know it’s good. Why are you even reading the reviews. Get some crab. Get the garlic noodles. Call it a day.

Review №121

2022-05-11 15:17:09

The crab was great as usual $80 each was the problem!! There is no market thats selling crab for that much and ik they buy wholesale, SMFH true extortion the garlic noodles were bland needed a lil salt. I love Thanh longs but I will not be returning the prices are not worth it.

Review №122

2021-04-17 15:26:10

Love it we will be back food was amazing and drinks was good also.

Review №123

2022-07-12 00:14:16

Definitely pricy and seasoning on crab was simple but lack luster. Its by no means bad definitely not anything insane. Garlic noodles were solid though

Review №124

2022-03-01 03:29:55

Dont really know what the hype was. Garlic noodles were just okay. It does taste a little better than generic garlic noodle but just as good as any authentic Chinese/Asian restaurant. $85/a crab is also quite overpriced.

Review №125

2023-03-24 17:51:33

My dinner experience was great. The buttered crab and garlic noodle and tiger shrimp were great.

Review №126

2020-02-20 05:37:49

People mostly only come here for crab, and I guess theyre right. Quoted price was 60 bucks in January 2020, it was totally worth it - the crab was huge and had plenty of meat, it was a lot of work though to finish it. Get garlic noodles for your crab as well, one portion of noodles is perfect for 2 people. From appetizers I recommend calamari and mango salad. Enjoy!

Review №127

2018-04-17 15:57:54

Simply the best crab Ive ever had. Period. Great seasoning on the outside while the meat on the inside was firm, moist, and sweet. All the other dishes we had were awesome too, with the exception of the fried rice, which was too salty. Id give this restaurant 4.5 out of 5 if I could because of this (and its rather expensive) but Ill give them the benefit of the doubt and say the rice was a fluke. And customer service was awesome so Im giving them 5 out of 5.

Review №128

2022-04-10 04:59:20

Overpriced! On the manu, it was written 18% service fee included, which was misleading, as they added 18% fee after, and also asked for additional tips... The crab was good, but I felt like being scammed when I saw the bill... Cocktails overpriced, garlic noodles not as good as another chain seafood place...

Review №129

2021-08-20 22:21:40

Dined there on Wednesday, the food and service were both great. My party of 4 got 4 entrees, 2 appetizers, and a cocktail. I made a reservation through the website which redirected to Yelp, and told them I had a reservation under my name when I got there. While making the reservation I was required to enter my credit card info and when I got home I received an email that my card had been charged $40 as a No Show for the reservation. I tried to call the restaurant, there was no way to leave a voicemail and I tried multiple times to send a message through the Contact page on the website which said “Error” every time I hit send. Again, the food and service were all good and worth the $100+ we spent, so it was disappointing to be charged $40 even though I did show up on time for my reservation, and so far have had no way to get a hold of the restaurant to get that fixed.

Review №130

2018-05-29 02:02:02

If you love crab, this is the place for you.. the roasted crab is amazingly fresh and you can taste it. It comes with a liquid garlic sauce thats a little heavy for folks who dont like garlic but otherwise delicious. We thought the garlic rice and noodles were spectacular. We also had the steamed fish which was good but as with everything else, pricey. Worth the splurge for the crab and noodles tho!

Review №131

2022-04-08 21:21:57

Not much more to add. Terrific fresh crab, seasoned perfectly. Bring a bib (they have them) be hungry and prepare for the aftermath of such rich, decadent cuisine. A great experience!

Review №132

2019-03-17 15:02:30

I would consider this restaurant to be one of the greatest Staples in San Francisco. The food is outstanding. We had the roasted garlic crab with garlic noodles. It was fabulous. They also have a full-service bar which makes great specialty drinks. The staff and customer service there are very friendly. Only downside would be parking. This restaurant is centered and what I would describe a residential area. So parking is a nightmare. However they do have valet parking. I believe they charge $15.

Review №133

2022-04-18 04:35:29

Great place to have grab and garlic noodles. The tiger prawns are a must.

Review №134

2021-08-12 05:39:37

The food here is amazing. We had the garlic noodles & both types of crabs, plus steamed rice & vegetables. Enough for 4 people. We try to get back here when ever we can. It is a bit pricey, but worth it once in awhile.

Review №135

2018-10-10 20:22:50

I live in the Outer Sunset and have heard about that this spot for the longest time and finally got to see what the hype was about. A little disappointed.The garlic noodles were very good but thats all they were. Just noodles. We also got a medley of green beans and veggies which was very good. But the crab is what was super overrated. For the price, $60, not worth it. It is a good crab but I dont believe the price is justified when I have been to other spots that have the same thing that are closer to market price. Dont get this twisted, its a good restaurant with plenty of seating but its missing the value.

Review №136

2022-01-13 03:08:28

At first restaurant follow the protocol after showed vaccination.We order crab and garlic noodle and fired calamari. Crab taste awesome even though a bit expensive compare market price, garlic noodles is tasty but calamari is not good, calamari is small and too dry not fresh, too much onion.

Review №137

2021-03-22 01:20:17

Do yourself a favor and get the roast crab and garlic noodles. So so so good!!

Review №138

2013-05-07 01:54:09

Their garlic crab is the best! We have searched high and low for something like it, but nothing comes close. We also thoroughly enjoy the garlic noodles, and once again, they are without comparison. The hubby and I reserve this place whenever we are in the mood for some seriously yummy seafood. He also loves the giant tiger prawns. Everything weve tried there has been super flavorful.

Review №139

2022-02-18 04:34:09

Came all the way from New York and I have to say I was not disappointed…one of the best restaurants I’ve ever been to. Dungeness roasted crab was the best I’ve ever had hands down and the prawn over noodles was amazing! Will definitely come again

Review №140

2023-11-30 05:51:36

Everything about the food and service was amazing!

Review №141

2023-08-24 02:28:37

Great food, one of SF’s best!

Review №142

2020-01-07 17:08:47

Over-priced. Food is tasty but $14 for a Mango salad seems a little steep. $7.50 for a pot of Jasmine tea! The staff wasnt unfriendly but they werent friendly either. I will go elsewhere for crab in the future.

Review №143

2020-02-02 03:44:37

The quality of the food was excellent. We started with a cocktail and the most popular was lychee infused with pineapple. As a starter we took the softshell crab which was good but smaller in portion for the price. The main was the roasted crab which was delicious and easy to crack although the price was a bit high for 2 pounds of crab ($58). Overall the food was great although the damage was high. I would recommend it but be considered of what the cost will be

Review №144

2018-05-14 04:04:47

Excellent food. Super busy but the wait staff were pleasant and quick. Will go back again

Review №145

2021-10-26 23:01:20

2 words. Garlic Crab. Sooo good. Thinking about booking a flight to come back! I wish I had brought some crab back home with me. Just go, thank me later.We also enjoy the tiger prawn, garlic noodle and the calamari!

Review №146

2020-05-24 05:57:47

This restaurant was one of the high points of our vacation to San Francisco! Excellent service and incredible food! Dont miss the Salt & Pepper Calamari, the Seafood Rice and the Whole Crab!!! Lovely, quaint atmosphere...no wonder so many famous people have dined there.

Review №147

2022-02-24 06:05:25

HORRIBLE!!! NEGATIVE 5 STARS!! $170 for a 1 lab crab and some sticky over cook garlic Spaghetti noodles. Worst place my wife and I have had here in San Francisco and on her birthday it made her puking sick would never recommend this to my worst enemy. YOU ALL SHOULD BE Embarrassed!!!!!

Review №148

2020-01-13 12:17:06

We had a party of 5. This is a roasted crab house. All the other members of our party loved it. Two crabs were shared. We also had an egg plant dish, noodles, and a couple of beers. The bill was over $350. If you love crab this is the place for you, but it is not cheap.

Review №149

2018-10-24 10:35:05

The best garlic crab and noodles I have had. The atmosphere is laid back, you dont have to dress up to enjoy a 5 star seafood meal. For a party of 2 expect to spend over a hundred dollars including drinks. But the food is delicious and worth every penny.

Review №150

2019-12-14 05:17:29

Dinner here to celebrate friends shiny new Ed.D. Roasted Dungeness crab. Wow! Delicious. Messy and oh so good! Garlic noodles, Calamari, Spicy Eggplant, sauteed vegetables, chicken fried rice. Everything was delicious. Service was excellent. Not cheap but very much worth it. Yes, Ill be back.

Review №151

2019-04-25 07:43:02

Got the fish entree with garlic noodles, fried calamari, Veggies medley, and asparagus soup to-go. The flavors were great, but the veggies and soup portions were tiny. The entree and calamari weren’t huge but were less undersized. While there was a wait to be seated, the take out order only took 15 minutes, and we were able to enjoy our meal on the beach.

Review №152

2021-07-17 03:30:23

The appetizers - calamari and mango salad - were delicious. For its signature dish - the roast crab - I personally found that PPQs roast crab was more juicy, though when it came to garlic noodles, Thanh Long by far is the best that I have ever had.

Review №153

2023-01-16 18:33:26

Perfect Birthday celebration. Everything was too notch, even the rain. A first-timer with us vowed to bring her son back (So. California). Will be back.

Review №154

2021-07-24 14:44:55

Get service. Delicious food. Pricy!! Outdoor seating with heated lamps available.

Review №155

2018-11-04 16:10:56

I expected soft shell crab can be enough for kids but it is quite small plate.

Review №156

2019-05-31 03:08:04

Good service and great tasting food, even the water tastes great

Review №157

2022-11-16 22:01:49

Always a great dinner here when Im in town. One of my most favorite places to dine in. Although a bit pricey but the food are superb 👌 😋

Review №158

2022-07-16 17:10:58

The best roast crab and garlic noodles that Ive ever had in my life. Im looking forward to stopping by often and introducing many clients and friends to this place.

Review №159

2019-01-17 06:12:00

Always the ideal place for a delightful meal. Roasted crab in seasons and oil is SO good. The garlic noodles make a perfect compliment as do the green beans. Yet try the seafood dumplings for a starter and savor the delicate taste and excellent dipping sauce. This is a place for a special occasion.

Review №160

2021-11-05 00:56:11

This place was a must visit when we went to America for a holiday and OMG it did not disappoint. We loved everything we ordered. We still had to wait even though we booked a table but what do you expect for a very popular and delicious place. We were fine waiting as we traveled across the world to try it out and we werent going to miss out on the experience.

Review №161

2019-12-22 06:03:42

Garlic roasted crab with their garlic noodles are absolutely out of this world...that is what they are so famous for BUT...their customer service is one of the BEST...servers are very attentive. Their drinks...we had Green Dragon martini and a chocolate martini...yum!One of the best seafood restaurants in San Francisco!

Review №162

2022-07-06 21:21:58

Amazing crab, garlic noodle and beef!Its pricey but worth the price! Id recommend you to come with at least a party of 4!

Review №163

2016-05-01 19:08:36

Brought my parents here and they loved the roasted garlic crab! Pair it with the garlic noodle and youre getting lots of garlicky goodness. They also serve wine and alcoholic beverages if you like. Pricey restaurant, but worth the price.

Review №164

2020-07-05 01:49:52

Food is pricey but excellent. I had lemon grass and ginger chicken my guy had garlic roasted crab, he said its the best crab he Ever had. Hes had plenty... Lol Had to order for pick up only due to Covid 19 so no dine in allowed. Otherwise it may have gotten 5stars.

Review №165

2019-05-16 03:58:49

Although the restaurant was clean and the service was prompt, I had a couple issues with my overall experience. I ordered the tiger prawn and garlic noodle plate... The plate cost me $40, it only came with 4 prawns and the noodles were just butter and garlic. I cant see where all the money went. And then... The server cleaning the table wiped rice in my lap. So I thank you for the meal, but I dont think I will visit this place again. However, I hear you win if you are a crab eater

Review №166

2023-06-19 22:22:38

We use to come here and Crustaceans all the time, the quality has definitely gone down.

Review №167

2020-02-21 06:25:10

My husband and I went here to celebrate our roommates daughters 10 yr old bday party with a bunch of other friends. While the service was excellent, the menu was limited and prices average. I guess you really have to like seafood to eat here which I do not. But everyone else seemed to enjoy it. It just wasnt for me.

Review №168

2018-12-09 09:59:31

This is a must try spot in SF. Im giving it 4 out of 5 because it didnt quite meet my expectations but it was still an all-around perfect experience. I made a reservation and my group ran 30 mins late coming from out of town. Fortunately, Thanh Long is a flexible place but they do have a couple rules. Youre waitlisted if your party doesnt show within a half hour, and if you dont show at all, they will charge your card a fee. Having valet outside is great when you have to park in SF so that was nice along with having a full bar inside to wait.The food. The food is as good as most talk about. I got the roast crab and my friends got the drunken crab and villagers shrimp plate. We also each had garlic noodles on the side. Everything was delicious. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their food and service was great. I will say that Ive eaten at a couple places that have come close to the food at a cheaper price but the price wouldnt stop me from coming here again to treat myself or others. Why didnt it meet my expectations? For all the amazing reviews this place has received as well as the price, I expected something to stand out that much more including the ambiance. It had the white tablecloths, wooden interior, great food, but nothing was really quite unique about the whole experience. However, you will see me back again.

Review №169

2018-11-07 04:48:08

It was the most amazing dining experience I ever had in all the years of visiting San Francisco!!, Roasted Crab with Garlic Noodles were on spot.I really cannot wait to visit again. All Crab Lovers, Listen Up!,, If youve never been here,, you are definitely missing out on a wonderful experience.

Review №170

2020-01-17 01:13:37

Dont get me wrong, the service was great and the crab was fine, but the atmosphere was just loud and cramped and crowded, and the price tag was waaaaaay too much for what it was. The garlic noodles were flavorless and had no bite (textural). The shaken beef was alright, but fillings made the plate seem bigger than what it was (potatoes and other vegetables, I think). The eggplant also underwhelming. The dumplings, flat and lifeless. The pancetta wrapped prawns also meh. I think we had something else as an appetizer, but I cant remember what it was, so I guess it was forgetful (as was the entire experience). (I remember now: shrimp toast, which was entirely not how its described on the menu and not worth the price.) Tables entirely too small for the dishes that theyre allegedly famous for. For the price for five people ($85 per person (!!!!) for two crab, two noodles, one shaken beef, one eggplant, three appetizers, one bottle of wine, three individual glasses of wine, and three drinks), I would say never again. What would have been reasonable for what it was? $50/person or less. And even then probably wouldnt go back because the ambiance is definitely not worth that much money.

Review №171

2016-12-03 20:40:19

If you love crab, dont miss TL. I used to go more often when I lived in SF. I went last night for the first time in a few years and brought 3 newbies. I was worried I created too high of expectations, but none of them were disappointed. They loved it. TL is still excellent. I returned to the tried and true -- I ate a whole Roast Crab and shared Garlic Noodles. For dessert, shared Fried Bananas and Lava Cake (and accused of eating more than my share). Lava Cake was new for me - will add that to the list of winners. Our waiter provided excellent service!

Review №172

2013-03-25 23:47:24

Thanh Long offers the best Vietnamese food in the City. Ive eaten here over four times and Ive always left full and satisfied. This place has the best crabs in town. The garlic noodle is fantastic as well. Only downside is that its far from downtown and parking is limited. However, the quality of the food and service more than compensate for this. Great place to eat.

Review №173

2018-07-11 05:17:36

Service excellent. Food very good. But $55 for each crab, ++ and $44 for a $9 bottle of wine.. Ouch. 4 people over $309 including 4 beers OUCH! Buyer Beware. We did leave an 18% tip too.

Review №174

2013-08-05 22:26:47

Thanh Long serves upscale Vietnamese dishes unlike the usual Vietnamese restaurants. A nice, refreshing change from pho and the regular rice dishes.The specialty here is their roasted crabs and garlic noodles. I used to live in South East Asia for a while, so Ive tasted a lot of different varieties of crab dishes. Its safe to say that the roasted crabs at Thanh Long are at the some of the best Ive ever eaten. The garlic noodles are also yummy.A small drawback is the price. I usually spent $40-50 per person whenever I dine in at the restaurant. Thats not including drinks/alcohol. Its still good to go once in a while to celebrate special occasions, or for taking out of town guests.

Review №175

2018-02-20 03:37:16

Omg the crab is BOMB! Came for Valentines day busy but thank God we made reservations we ordered the garlic noodles. Even had leftovers for the next day. Super yummy definitely pricey but worth every penny.

Review №176

2021-05-15 15:13:31

Limited veggie options but good none the less. I had a noodle and a eggplant dish. Friends absolutely are infatuated with the seafood here so Im sure its worth every penny of you like seafood.

Review №177

2018-05-26 01:02:41

Service and quality of food has diminished over the years. Very sad considering the cost of food and my commute from the East Bay. My $60 crab was cold as well as my noodles. When mentioned to the waiter he put in the oven instead of making me fresh food. They used to give hot towels to clean your hands before and after and we had to ask several times and remind over and over again. Everyone at the table was missing items at one point or another. In the end since we had a party of 10 gratuity wasn’t an option and they took the liberty of tacking on 18% for extremely poor service. I doubt I will be back. I used to really love this place.

Review №178

2023-05-04 21:16:39

Had an absolute blast! Great experience for my first dungeness crab.

Review №179

2021-10-13 14:47:01

Not worth the $$$... PPQ Island has more option (taste equally good if not better ) and cheaper... two of us had one crab, two garlic noodles, 2 beer came out to be $170..... service is good.

Review №180

2020-10-12 02:51:42

Fast service. Got to the restaurant to order take out since online menu was old. At least the one I saw. Food ready in 15 minutes, which was nice.Food was bland. I ordered the spicy eggplant. No.spice at all. It was actually a bit sweet. Taste was fine but not what I was expecting. Husbamd got the Wok Egg Noodles. His was blander rhan mine. We ate some then took the rest home to add sore sauce to for lunch tomorrow.

Review №181

2019-09-02 04:34:42

Soooo delicious! We had the drunken and classic crab and both were done perfectly. The drunken crab is more flavorful and not so buttery and rich... I think thats my favourite. The garlic noodles are also a must. We tried the vietnamese salad as a starter which was light and delicious, very few shrimps in this salad, though.The midori drink was way too sweet. Didnt go with the meal, in my opinion. Wont order next time.The service was prompt and amazingly efficient. I recommend making a reservation, otherwise the wait can be very long.4 stars only because its so expensive...

Review №182

2023-08-24 05:15:32

Noodles soggy, garlic bread looks and taste like day old bread.

Review №183

2019-06-16 06:45:52

The place was niceThe food was like 5.5..... on a scale of 10.I ordered the big shrimps as main plate with noodles.To much garlic and only 4 shrimps for 38 dollars!The Crab looked way better tho.

Review №184

2021-09-13 05:34:12

Please Please Do Not go here this is a message for EVERYONE!!! 20yrs me & my husband have driven to Thangh Longs Restaurant from Sacramento Ca paying there Rediculious prices All due to How Much we Love there food However to be charged a SF surcharge of $15 & a Service Fee of $54 is ABSOLUTELY Wrong and the way they justify it is by blaming the pandemic!!!! News flash We Are All Suffering due to the pandemic Not Just You!!! Plus they put the charge at the bottom of the menu like who the Hell looks at the menu after ordering the same thing there for 20yrs GTFOFH!!!! Again Please EVERYONE Stay Away from Thangh Longs We will NEVER RETURN I PROMISE YOU THAT!!!!!!!!

Review №185

2019-05-31 03:32:35

Well, maybe 4.5. Food was delicious, sauce even better. Garlic noodles deserve their reputation as highly prized. Prices are now a couple dollars higher than shown on Googles menus. Efficient, friendly service.

Review №186

2023-09-12 21:31:33

Very good baked Dungeness crab

Review №187

2014-02-19 00:45:12

As many on here have stated, the popular items at Thanh Long is the roasted crab and garlic noodles. I had my first experience at Thanh Long this past weekend and if I have to be honest, I didnt think it was worth what you pay. This is not to say that the food was bad. The food was good, but for what you pay (about $50 per crab and $10 per plate of garlic noodles), the value is not there.Most people typically go here in large groups and you get just as good food and better value at PPQ in the Richmond.

Review №188

2013-05-06 06:15:12

All the food ordered was amazing - roasted crab, garlic noodles and shaken beef. All the great reviews about the food here is definitely true and not over-hyped. Chambord cocktail was also nice. Cannot wait to go back and introduce this place to friends.

Review №189

2021-05-28 19:54:24

Good food, very quick, but pretty expensive. Overall we had a good meal that was tasty, fresh and cooked well. Might keep this place on the list for birthdays or for out of town visitors, price means it wont be a regular.

Review №190

2019-09-03 07:12:01

Crab is always on point and seasoned well with salt, black pepper and butter.Garlic noodles are the best Ive ever had and is a must here!Green mussels on toast is perfect with the garlic butter sauce.

Review №191

2021-11-19 20:02:44

Pricy but worth every penny. The crab is just awesome! Make sure you get the garlic noodle as well. Also, great and kind services.

Review №192

2013-09-20 01:58:56

The best garlic roasted crabs! Its the same as the ones as Crustacean but a tad bit cheaper and more casual ambiance. Some people really like the garlic noodles as well - Im indifferent.

Review №193

2019-02-04 04:50:05

The wait wasnt too bad. The atmosphere was nice but very loud. The food was just ok. Tiger prawns are charboiled(dry) which did not complement the garlic noodles(which are good). The roasted crab was ok. Much better then the drunken crab. Im from Vegas and I came to SF just to try the food here and I wasnt impressed. There are additional food taxes in SF just fyi. Also the online menu is way off...it can get pricey...

Review №194

2013-08-16 07:08:03

If you like crab you have to go here. Apparently their recipe for cooking the crab is top secret. I can image why as this is some of the best Ive ever had. Make sure you get the garlic noodles to go with it. Its really expensive so you might want to split one dish.

Review №195

2017-12-27 06:19:07

Very good food! Loved the garlic noodles and the calamari. The crab was delicious! Great service, the hostess was nice and friendly. Great celebration for my mom.

Review №196

2020-02-12 03:00:45

Old school Vietnamese restaurant that is great for a lovely celebration with a group ( I wish they had circle table because once your grip grows past 6 it is hard for the table to chat)The Dungeness crab was huge & delicious and went so well with the garlic noodles. We also enjoyed the apps (coconut prawns, calamari & seafood dumplings) service was very efficient too

Review №197

2018-05-20 23:14:21

Best crab in The City! And the garlic noodles are fantastic. Be prepared to spend a lot of money for dinner here -- especially if you order crab -- because Thanh Long aint no bargain.

Review №198

2022-09-10 23:44:16

DISGUSTING, SCAM! There’s an 18% Service Fee automatically included, 5% fee (health or whatever they came up with), making it a total of 32% in Fees! The total fees are 32% not including gratuity. DON’T EVER COME HERE!

Review №199

2018-09-29 20:18:30

Food was awesome. We went there for birthday celebration. I ordered a crab cooked in wine and it so delish. Make sure to make a reservation otherwise it will be a 45 min wait. Definitely will be back soon.