It's like a mom & pop burger joint converted into a Vietnamese grill diner. There were 2 "aunties" working the food preparation (soup, roll frying/cutting, grilling, shredding chicken) on the grill/stove/fry area which takes up a wall of the small space. I The counter space was occupied by locals (it seemed) who placed their orders without looking at the menu and remarking to each other how the fried imperial rolls (cha gio) are the best at this establishment. The noodle salads were tasty/crispy/crunchy. The everything plate was way too much. (could feed 3 small eating adults) Remember to bring cash.
The most succulent flavorful chicken ever. I've been going to this place since 1991 and it is still the same five spice chicken served with a generous helping of white rice smothered with meat sauce and a pickly plain cabbage slaw. Get a side of imperial rolls and it's just perfection. Today we got crazy and ordered the chicken salad too. Oh no! Now I am going to be confused about what to order next time! I don't know how so much yummyness can come out of this tiny teeny place.
- 5 Spiced Roast Chicken, 1 Imperial Roll, 1 Shish Kebab, Country Salad, Meat Sauce on RiceThe chicken had a wonderful smokey flavor! Meat Sauce on Rice reminded me of Mapo Tofu and had a gentle flavor. The whole set was only $15, but it was easily enough food for two ppl.The woman at the counter was really nice, and we had a great chat while waiting for our food. This made the experience really special:)
The 5 spiced roast chicken is fantastic. The hard working staff are very efficient and friendly.Small place. Take out is a good option; you will need to call. Value priced.Comfort food in cozy (very) place.
You think you can grill?You know nothing, Joe Schmoe.These ladies throw down and iron chef'd their way into my top 5 places for hunger cravings on the cheap. Number 5 plate all day long. An extra imperial roll if I'm feeling particularly self indulgent that day.If you don't know this place, acquaint yourself immediately.
Katie is the ultimate grill master ... this place hasn’t changed in years and it was so great to be back. The food is delicious, always large portions, and it has an all around wonderful cozy atmosphere. One of the best places in SF for decades. Feels like home.
Like time stood still. I had forgotten about this tiny neighborhood restaurant that makes you feel like you are home.I haven’t been here in over 10 years. The same people are there just as they were 10 years ago making the same delicious food for locals in the neighborhood.I watched as people came in and didn’t need to say what they wanted. It was remembered and offered.I’m glad I made it back for a delicious noodle salad.
My clothes smell like BBQ now. I kind of like it. I sat on the counter really close to their grill and had the number five, which was, five spice chicken with shish kebab over a bed of meat sauce on rice. The chicken was very flavorful and moist. The cashier/chef/waitress (it's the same person) asked if I wanted the breast or a leg. It is cool they let you chose. I prefer dark meat. The three pieces of shish kebab meat was a bit chewy. The imperial roll was huge. I did enjoy my meal very much. Great job everyone at Cordon Beu.
Got combo 5, really delicious and good value. The restaurant is small and cozy, almost felt like a campfire dinner with woks cooking right in front of us.
Grabbed this while playing trivia a couple doors down. I got the number 5, which comes with enough food to comfortably feed two, but it does come with all the items.Favorite part was probably the "shish kebab", which is more like a teriyaki pork. That and the meat sauce over rice was so comforting.The ladies who run this place are super welcoming and have been around for many decades, I'll definitely be coming back!