Finally got around to trying Bodega Bistro. We had papaya salad (best I’ve ever had), spring rolls, pork bun, fried mushroom and crab rolls served like bun, pad thai, the “pancake” (similar to Slanted... (5 replies, last updated by Robert Lauriston August 10, 2005)

Had a food/beer combo near epiphany last night. At Jimmy’s suggestion tried the newly offered Chimay Red Ale with nom(papaya salad). Come to think of it, it also went really well with the pancake and prawns. I may be... (0 replies, last updated by TomG June 17, 2006)

After grabbing a banh mi today, I noticed a newish Vietnamese restaurant on Larkin near Eddy called Bodega Bistro. What caught my eye was the elaborate food photo shoot being set up in the front window. Has anyone tried it? Bodega... (10 replies, last updated by TomG June 4, 2004)

They are both good, but if given the choice, Bodega Bistro wins in my book. The green papaya salad is not to be missed. I’ve had the Ban Xeo at both and BB wins in this category too. The garlic noodles at Mangosteen are... (5 replies, last updated by Windy April 9, 2006)

My DH and I went to Bodega Bistro for the first time before the symphony on 02/01/08. The first thing that struck me was how beautiful the restaurant is. I was expecting a dive but it is lovely, with separate dining areas, lovely... (0 replies, last updated by Euonymous February 5, 2008)

about this dish until visiting Hanoi where there’s even a street in the Old Quarter named after this regional dish—the oldest continuously running restaurant in Hanoi serves this (and only this). I’m trying to... (19 replies, last updated by Lori SF January 31, 2008)

I posted last week looking for a Vietnamese restaurant near the Civic Center for a quick dinner, and got responses on Bodega Bistro and Mangosteen. We walked past both, and decided on Bodega Bistro. The warm interior was more... (2 replies, last updated by Edie January 13, 2006)

After reading the recent posts and having a disappointing lunch at Mangosteen next door, I talked some non-hounds (charming but not terribly adventurous friends) into dinner at Bodega Bistro this weekend. We shared: -green papaya... (0 replies, last updated by Windy June 7, 2006)

a lot about and was eager to try is Bodega Bistro, in the Little Saigon enclave of San Francisco’s tenderloin (the Vietnamese influx adding some family stability to this traditionally seedy neighborhood). There are some... (5 replies, last updated by Peter Cherches June 3, 2006)

I’m going to Bodega Bistro for dinner soon, and couldn’t find much discussion of it in the archives. What do they do best? Is everything excellent, or are there specific don’t-miss dishes that are well above the... (6 replies, last updated by Robert Lauriston May 18, 2006)

went to bodega bistro last night on our way home from camping in big sur after a botched, impromptu attempt at a busy santa ramen sunday in san mateo. this is what we had: 1.) papaya salad. the clear winner of the night.... (4 replies, last updated by Farrah September 29, 2004)

Had dinner with friends last night at Bodgea and noticed that the Shaking Beef (Bo du lac?) no longer comes with bell peppers and celery, only sweet yellow onion. I saw Jimmie on the way out and told him I liked it better this... (3 replies, last updated by Robert Lauriston October 19, 2006)

Hey all. We’re off to Bodega Bistro for the first time tonight, and I’m finding conflicting info regarding their beverage selection. While I’m seeing plenty of BYOBs, there’s also mention of, perhaps, wine.... (8 replies, last updated by BlaineResident September 15, 2006)

Upon reading Patricia Unterman’s gushing review of Bodega Bistro in the SF Examiner two weeks ago, we decided it was worth a visit — mainly to see if this Vietnamese place really deserved the glowing praise heaped... (0 replies, last updated by wedgeheadjunkie June 17, 2004)

We had been meaning to try this place for a long time. Finally headed up there this weekend only to find they had moved out suddenly 2 weeks ago. People in the nearby restaurant were surprised by the move and had no idea it was... (3 replies, last updated by HomeCookKirsten November 6, 2007)