Thanks to those who responded to my post earlier today. http://www.chowhound.com/topics/403678 My friend and I ended up at Turtle Tower. We shared two items. The rare beef pho was really excellent. Fresh rice noodles really made a... (4 replies, last updated by maoliu May 24, 2007)

Just opened on Geary between 21st and 22nd Ave. Same menu and super pho ga as their Larkin St. location. (1 reply, last updated by Melanie Wong October 15, 2005)

I want to start by thanking Melanie Wong for her review of Turtle Tower on Geary (Jan '06). http://www.chowhound.com/topics/show/42652 I have been there several times for the pho ga (with & without the “intestines”)... (3 replies, last updated by ChowFun_derek December 13, 2006)

Friday’s late lunch turned out to be a big bowl of pho ga long me trung non (“chicken meats and intestines noodle soup”) at the newish branch of Turtle Tower in the Richmond instead of ramen. The soothing... (10 replies, last updated by Melanie Wong January 12, 2006)

I went to Turtle Tower both today and yesterday for lunch. Yesterday I tried the pho with well-done beef. Very good – the broth was excellent, pieces of meat were moist and lean, although I think I prefer rare beef pho and... (13 replies, last updated by Lina May 5, 2008)

Melanie and I had lunch today at Turtle Tower, which distinguishes itself from other Vietnamese places in the Tenderloin by serving food in the style of North Vietnam (the staff is from Hanoi, by way of Hong Kong). Melanie had... (24 replies, last updated by Meredith September 13, 2007)

First time to Turtle Tower Restaurant. It was pretty busy for a Sat night at 6pm. We got: Large #9 Pho Ga $6.75 – Chicken noodle soup. LOVED IT! Everyone should try this dish. Lots of soft, thin, rice noodles, not enough... (10 replies, last updated by DezzerSF March 26, 2009)

Had lunch today at Turtle Tower - after reading many enthusiastic reports I had the Pho Ga (chicken soup) .... the broth had a depth of flavor that is unusual .... it’s a pretty pure flavor, relatively unadorned by other... (3 replies, last updated by Carb Lover March 4, 2006)

I was at the Saigon Sandwich shop on Larkin and noticed Turtle Tower Rest. up the street was packed at lunch have you been and what do you think? Thanks (3 replies, last updated by Lori SF February 9, 2004)

on Larkin. We chose Turtle Tower because it looked full and advertised pho. When we walked in everyone turned to look at us as we were the only non-Vietnamese people in the place. Always a good sign. We were seated at a table... (1 reply, last updated by jes January 20, 2002)

that looked pretty good, but our food was so bad I wouldn’t chance going back. So...Sunday morning and still hungry. We shambled downtown to the Turtle Tower on Ellis. We’d never been, but frequently enjoy the pho at... (4 replies, last updated by Ace February 21, 2006)

Decided to try some of the dinner items at the Geary branch of Turtle Tower. Started with two small bowls of chicken soup. The soup came and it was basically chicken and shiitakes suspended in a gelatinous mass of flavorless... (0 replies, last updated by veebee April 18, 2006)

the alley between Turtle Tower and Bodega Bistro on the west side of Larkin. I asked a gentleman who appeared to be connected to the new business if it was a banh mi shop and he answered that it was. He also said that it was part... (3 replies, last updated by David Wishart July 10, 2006)

Turtle Tower, hands down. No mint, though. And not sure what you mean by “hard” noodles... (11 replies, last updated by Candice June 27, 2006)

Turtle Tower. The best, IMO. Larkin & Eddy. (12 replies, last updated by AChrystal November 10, 2006)