I've driven by Tu Lan before and noticed the enormous line outside at all times of the day and also that it is conveniently located on "crack alley." This is definitely not the best place to park your car folks! Upon entering, it seems a bit claustrophobic but head to the back or upstairs for a more civilized dining experience.
I would definitely recommend going with a small group so you can try out all the tasty dishes. For two, we ordered way too much and if I could have made some room on the dessert shelf, I would have gone back at it. But alas, we left enough food to feed the homeless people outside. Best dishes, #1 imperial rolls - these fried rolls are filled with pork and vermicelli and so tasty! Also another winner #15 Pork kebab with vermicelli noodles. To me, meat and noodles should be in a soup but there's this spicy and a little sweet dressing that you poor over that just makes everything all good.
On the front of the menu, you'll notice a sketch of Julia Child and what she ordered when she visited. Stick with her menu and you can't go wrong! This place definitely doesn't take the cake for ambiance and location but I can already feel myself craving this food and having to make the trip back down.
Neighborhood: SOMA8 6th Street
(at Stevenson St)
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 626-0927
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