Where is the best noodles in San Francisco?

Based on diner recommendations, the best noodles in San Francisco is at San Tung. We compared 10 restaurants serving noodles.

How much does noodles cost in San Francisco?

Noodles prices in San Francisco range from $11.00 to $30.00 across 10 restaurants.

Best Noodles in San Francisco

10 restaurants compared

Price range: $11.00 – $30.00

Avg recommendation: 90%

Top 5 Noodles in San Francisco (Quick Answer)

Based on diner recommendations across 10 restaurants:

San Tung, $11.00 (Inner Sunset)
The Progress, $30.00 (Western Addition)
Chili House SF, $13.00 (Inner Richmond)
Thanh Long, $13.00 (Outer Sunset)
Burma Superstar, $12.50 (Inner Richmond)

Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.

All 10 Restaurants Compared

San Tung

Inner Sunset·$$

Black Bean Sauce Noodles

$11.00

Chewy egg noodles tossed with a savory black bean sauce, often topped with beef or shrimp.

Tip: Order this to share between 2-3 people as a second course before more wings arrive — it fills the table without overshadowing the wings.

The Progress

Western Addition·$$$

Brown Butter Seaweed Noodles

$30.00

Handmade noodles tossed with nutty brown butter and fresh seaweed.

Tip: Order this alongside the roasted dishes — it's the perfect complement to the heavier proteins.

Chili House SF

Inner Richmond·$$

Dan Dan Noodles

$13.00

Hand-pulled noodles in a spicy sesame sauce with ground pork and peanuts.

Tip: A filling, satisfying dish that stands alone as a meal — rich enough to be substantial, bright enough to finish cleanly.

Thanh Long

Outer Sunset·$$$

Pho

$13.00

Rice noodle soup in a deeply flavored broth simmered for hours with aromatic spices.

Tip: This is the most affordable item on the menu and surprisingly good — a warming comfort dish before or after the heavier garlic noodles.

Burma Superstar

Inner Richmond·$$

Shan Noodles

$12.50

Burmese-style noodles with a light broth, topped with fried onions and a side of meat.

Tip: Order this if you want something filling but not as challenging as the tea leaf salad — it's crowd-pleasing without sacrificing authenticity.

Thanh Long

Outer Sunset·$$$

Garlic Noodles with Crab

$26.00

The same legendary garlic noodles topped with fresh Dungeness crab meat.

Tip: Order this if the whole roasted crab is sold out or if you want the crab flavor in a noodle form — the sweet crab meat is a nice variation.

Turtle Tower

Financial District·$

Pho Kho

$12.00

Dry noodle dish with beef and a light sauce.

Tip: Order this if you want pho tradition with a twist — still authentic Northern style but a different eating experience.

#896% recommend

Thanh Long

Outer Sunset·$$$

Garlic Noodles with Tiger Prawns

$24.00

Springy noodles drenched in a rich umami butter-garlic sauce, topped with succulent tiger prawns.

Tip: This is the dish that spawned a thousand copycats — order it alongside the roasted crab for the full Thanh Long experience. The sauce is the star.

#988% recommend

Robin

Hayes Valley·$$$$

Truffle Sesame Noodles

Delicate chilled noodles coated in sesame and black truffle oil, served between courses.

Tip: This course is a signature of Robin's contemporary approach. Ask Tortosa about the inspiration when it arrives.

#1087% recommend

Burma Love

Mission·$$

Shan Noodles

$12.00

Rice noodles tossed with protein, crispy garlic, pickled mustard greens, and aromatic herb oil.

Tip: This is a complete meal on its own. Order with the tea leaf salad for a balanced two-dish meal.