San Francisco only. Places that do proper kuay tiew, boat noodles and khao soi, not a pad-thai-and-curry menu. Ratings are from Yelp. Every place listed was confirmed open right now on Google Maps at about 7 PM on Tue Oct 6, 2026.
Last updated: Tue Oct 6, 2026 7:29 PM PDT
🍜 *Thai noodle soups + Burmese open RIGHT NOW in SF* (Tue Oct 6, ~7 PM) Yelp ratings · open status checked live on Google Maps 🚤 Best bet for boat noodles: Lers Ros (Tenderloin, open till 11) or Khun Mae (till 10) ⏰ Go now: Nakorn Thai, Chaa Roen Pohn and Farmhouse close at 8:30 🚤 *Boat noodles / kuay tiew* 1. Oraan Thai Eatery (Inner Richmond (Geary)) - 4.5★ Yelp (345) - closes 9 PM 👉 Sukho Thai noodle ($20.95) 2. Nakorn Thai SF (Inner Richmond (Clement St)) - 4.5★ Yelp (89) - closes 8:30 PM 👉 Boat noodles, tom yum noodle soup 3. Chaa Roen Pohn (Parkside) - 4.4★ Yelp (160) - closes 8:30 PM 👉 Boat noodles, khao piak (Lao noodle soup), crispy rice salad 4. Khun Mae Thai Noodles (Tenderloin / Union Sq) - 4.3★ Yelp (18) - closes 10 PM 👉 Kuay teow reua, tom yum noodle, pork larb 5. Bangkok House Thai Noodles (Outer Sunset (Irving St)) - 4.1★ Yelp (134) - closes 1 AM 👉 Boat noodles 6. Lers Ros (Tenderloin (Larkin St)) - 4.0★ Yelp (2,400) - closes 11 PM 👉 Boat noodle soup, duck larb, pad kra prow moo krob 🌶️ *Khao soi* 1. Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine (Mission (Florida St)) - 4.2★ Yelp (4,400) - closes 8:30 PM 👉 Kao soi 2. Sai Jai Thai (Tenderloin (O'Farrell St)) - 3.9★ Yelp (1,000) - closes 9 PM 👉 Kao soy noodle, BBQ pork shoulder fried rice 3. Kin Khao (Union Square (Parc 55)) - 3.8★ Yelp (2,760) - closes 9 PM 👉 Khao soi 🇲🇲 *Burmese (no Burma Superstar)* 1. Bay of Burma (SoMa (Folsom St)) - 4.7★ Yelp (100) - closes 9 PM 👉 Tea leaf salad, noodles, spiced tofu curries 🥬 Veg: Spicy bell pepper tofu · Vegan Humble (vegan curry) · White pea palata · Vegetarian samusa soup. Best veg mains of the six 2. New Burma (Mission Bay (Townsend St)) - 4.4★ Yelp (158) - closes 9 PM 👉 Tea leaf salad, mango shrimp 🥬 Veg: Fiery tofu with vegetables · Veggie kebat · Wok-stirred spicy noodles with tofu. Biggest veg-mains menu of the six (12 tofu/veg mains) 3. Burmese Kitchen (Inner Richmond (Geary)) - 4.3★ Yelp (491) - closes 9 PM 👉 Tea leaf salad, coconut rice, potato curry (Yelp's popular dishes) 🥬 Veg: Tea leaf salad · Housemade chickpea tofu curry · Pumpkin stew 4. Burma Classic (Mission (Bryant St)) - 4.3★ Yelp (67) - closes 9 PM 👉 Tea leaf salad, noodle dishes 🥬 Veg: Tea leaf salad (laphet thoke) · Vegetarian samosa soup · Rainbow salad 5. Inle Burmese Cuisine (Inner Sunset (Irving St)) - 4.2★ Yelp (360) - closes 9 PM 👉 Mohinga, chicken curry, Shan noodles, tea leaf salad, paratha with curry dip 🥬 Veg: Samosa soup · Shan noodle with tofu (vegan) · Burmese garlic noodle with braised tofu (vegan) 6. Pagan Restaurant (Outer Richmond (Clement St)) - 4.0★ Yelp (638) - closes 8:30 PM 👉 Pork pumpkin stew, mango salad, tea leaf salad 🥬 Veg: Tofu kebat (stir-fried tofu, green chili, mint) · Pagan vegetable curry · Fried Burmese tofu ⚠️ Khao Tiew, Zen Yai and Ka Kai are closed Tuesdays (try them another night). Full list: https://artifact.sahirm.com/a/bay-area-thai-noodle-soups/
Ranked by Yelp rating, with ties going to the one with more reviews.
4.5★ (345 Yelp reviews)
Small, unassuming spot. Its tangy Sukhothai-style noodle soup with roast and crispy pork is the dish reviewers call a must-try.
4.5★ (89 Yelp reviews)
Small family-run spot that ranks near the top of Yelp's SF boat-noodle search.
⚠️ Closes 8:30, so go now. Only 89 Yelp reviews.
4.4★ (160 Yelp reviews)
Lao and Thai menu. One Yelp reviewer compares its boat noodles to LA's Thai Town, while another found the broth lighter than others.
⚠️ Closes 8:30, so go now.
4.3★ (18 Yelp reviews)
Small noodle shop with Isaan dishes. Kuay teow reua (boat noodle) with pork or beef is on the menu ($16.75).
⚠️ Only 18 Yelp reviews, so the rating is thin.
4.1★ (134 Yelp reviews)
Late-night noodle house on Irving, on Yelp's SF boat-noodle list.
⚠️ No rush: open the latest of the lot.
4.0★ (2,400 Yelp reviews)
The big, long-running Tenderloin Thai with a novel-length menu. It shows up on Yelp's SF boat-noodle list, and it's the latest-open pick tonight.
⚠️ Other branches in Hayes Valley and the Mission are also open until 10 tonight.
4.2★ (4,400 Yelp reviews)
Loud, colorful, ex-Michelin Bib Gourmand. Its khao soi is pricey but a crowd favorite.
⚠️ Closes 8:30, so go now. Pricey (~$37 khao soi).
3.9★ (1,000 Yelp reviews)
Cheap counter-service spot. Reviewers like its rich, spicy khao soy.
Veg picks come from each restaurant's menu plus Yelp, HappyCow and Infatuation write-ups. Tea leaf salad often has dried shrimp and many curries use fish sauce, so ask for the vegetarian version. All open right now. These are walk-in neighborhood places. Mandalay is closed Tuesdays. I left out Burma Love and B Star because they're part of the Burma Superstar family, and Burma Love's online booking has no tables left tonight anyway.
4.7★ (100 Yelp reviews)
Small, newer SoMa spot with the top Yelp rating of any SF Burmese restaurant, on about 100 reviews.
⚠️ Walk-in. No online booking found, so call (415) 757-0261 to hold a table.
4.4★ (158 Yelp reviews)
Yelp reviewers call it spicy and authentic. A recent Google review says no reservation was needed because it was pretty empty.
⚠️ Easiest bet for a table tonight. Its online booking form only takes parties of 4-6, so call (415) 552-4782 for 2.
4.3★ (491 Yelp reviews)
Family-run and homestyle. Reviewers say weeknights have no wait, even for a large party.
⚠️ Walk-in. Phone (415) 474-5569.
4.3★ (67 Yelp reviews)
Casual, fast and cheap street-food-style Burmese.
⚠️ Casual counter vibe, not a sit-down dinner.
4.2★ (360 Yelp reviews)
Moved into a bigger Inner Sunset space in 2023. The Infatuation likes its comfort dishes, from mohinga to the chicken curry.
⚠️ Walk-in. Phone (415) 374-7378.
4.0★ (638 Yelp reviews)
A relaxed Burmese-and-Thai spot out by the Outer Richmond.
⚠️ Closes 8:30, so it's tight.