SAN FRANCISCO NOODLE TOUR - Best Ramen, Pho, Udon, and Sichuan Noodles in SF!

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Ultimate SAN FRANCISCO FOOD TOUR! Try the best ramen, udon, pho, and sichuan noodles in SF. Get unlimited, high quality stock footage (copyright FREE) here: storyblocks.com/CupOfTJ
Today we head to San Francisco, one of my favorite cities in the world, to have the ultimate noodle tour! Seriously splice me open and noodles fall out...
San Francisco Restaurants we visited:
Marugame Udon
Chong Qing Xiao Mian (Chinatown)
Ha Nam Ninh
Mensho SF (Downtown SF)
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@Turomilktea 5 жыл бұрын

The way the noodles were on the chopsticks like a knot, satisfying 2:52

@CupofTJ 5 жыл бұрын

Thumbs up if you like noods

@jaz4219 5 жыл бұрын

CupofTJ not noods but noodles

@ric44n 5 жыл бұрын

@@jaz4219 ..noods = noodles in millennial language.

@taz77tim 5 жыл бұрын

Thumbs up that you have a disclaimer about the Tenderloin. =D

@marieladelgado8933 5 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@thinkabout288 5 жыл бұрын

i just ate 2 easter dinners i'll have to watch this tomorrow 😥😓

@Jenniferobrien 5 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! Beautiful time lapses so pretty! Yum love this noodle tour now I’m hungry!

@nickandhelmi 5 жыл бұрын

That nood shirts is making its round!! Omg this reminds me of yoshinoya tj 😱! The egg 😍😍😍😍!!! Im also in noodle heaven! I mean who doesnt love noodle 😬🐣- is this episode after you cut your hair ? - looks great!

@marieladelgado8933 5 жыл бұрын

The dry pho looked mouthwatering!! I am officially hungry and craving noodles. 🤤🤤😂💓 During your last stop, the bowl of creamy, thick noodles w/ pork and duck meat 😮😮😮 looks fantastic! Great video, like always!! ❤

@marieladelgado8933 5 жыл бұрын

The soup w/ all the peppers at the second stop looked delicious. I do like that it had an abundance of noodles! 🤤😂😊😍👍🏻👌🏻🍲

@hotarutomoe4697 5 жыл бұрын

Love how you tried 3 different dishes at Marugame Udon! Whoot!

@julieng.2920 5 жыл бұрын

Great video like always! BTW, your makeup is perfect :)

@marieladelgado8933 5 жыл бұрын

You are so adorable! 😊😂 Those udon noodles w/ the beef looked so amazing! 😍👍🏻

@valeriacabello9889 2 жыл бұрын

Going on my first solo trip soon. Currently planning places to eat at because I want the good foods and remembered your channel. So excited to be able to take some of your recommendations for the first time after watching your videos for a long time while dreaming of the day I'd finally be able to travel. Your travel videos have always been my favorite.

@brianbaxter3913 5 жыл бұрын

Have been waiting so long for the next video and was worth the wait. Can't decide which is the best noodle dish so would have to try then all. Would be even better if I can try them with you the noodle expert hehe. Love the video keep up the good work and always enjoy the food

@stephencormier8074 5 жыл бұрын

All the noodles looked delicious, tasty and healthy portions, thank you thank, happy Easter

@kewlkat8208 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for putting Marugame Udon on your video. I went to Hawaii last year and went to Marukame and was in love with that place and I’m happy that I see that there’s a place only about 2 hours away from where I live. I’m definitely going there to try it out.

@LostUndertheSky 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. Looking forward to visiting SF and checking out those amazing noodle places in your video.

@outpostorange9580 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic noodle review as always

@MC-ss5vc 5 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you in SF! Hope to see you around if your still in town.

@aimeehowell7895 5 жыл бұрын

I somehow JUST found you and yup, new favorite food reviewer honestly because you don’t make that obnoxious “yummy” face and those “MhmMmM” noise. I adore you

@usagimoon.x.o6256 5 жыл бұрын

Yasss, another dose of cupofTJ ❤❤

@irena-talita 5 жыл бұрын

I really look forward to your videos girl and I could watch them for hours ..Your fabulous and your description on the food is on pointt🥰❤️... it s

@CupofTJ 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you that is so sweet 😭❤️

@chichi8946 5 жыл бұрын

Hey TJ! The last noodle dish looks really yummy!

@biomanization 4 жыл бұрын

Your bowl of udon made me so homesick. Pho2000 and Noodle on Clement/6th Avenue are my favorites! Gong hai fat choy!

@TurnItUpWorld 5 жыл бұрын

Getting that portion control game on girrrll. That egg yoke is always making it’s way into those noodles 🍝.

@TurnItUpWorld 5 жыл бұрын

Love that you found that extra spicy sauce. LOVE spicy sauce and love the noodles without the sauce.

@Konran87 5 жыл бұрын

TJ taking us to noodle heaven on this beautiful Sunday! Happy Easter by the way 😁

@CupofTJ 5 жыл бұрын

Ty!! You too!!!

@eugenesrusso 5 жыл бұрын

All the noodles look so good but the one with the soft boiled egg looks amazing. also nice hair color btw :)

@victorlui5955 5 жыл бұрын

Cool video TJ! 👊

@carlmanney1160 5 жыл бұрын

Hey fam! I see the GOAT of travel vlogs is at it again with another video! 😎

@CupofTJ 5 жыл бұрын

Always thankful for you Carl

@netherfield2000 5 жыл бұрын

I've never heard of dry pho. The broth is the best part!

@RockstarEater 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like tsukemen pho!

@tb14333 5 жыл бұрын

I love having Marukame in Hawaii! Such a good chain ♡

@hynnnjin 4 жыл бұрын

Love you TJ ❤️

@tasha777 5 жыл бұрын

Went to Marugame today and it was sooooo bomb!! . I got almost the exact same stuff you got TJ and boy I’m loving it!! Going back soon for the other udon you ate.

@jenniferhamlin5073 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great suggestions in my city! Definitely going to check it out. Also the pho restaurant you went to is technically in the TL but that particular area is called Little Saigon as well. I used to live on Polk and Eddy.

@TurnItUpWorld 5 жыл бұрын

Let’s get our SLURP ON!!! Love the soft boiled egg and shredded beef added to those noodles.

@TurnItUpWorld 5 жыл бұрын

The egg 🍳 just adds some nice dimension to the noodles

@misterightnow 4 жыл бұрын

Saw your vid and went to get the dry seafood pho with my gf. We very much enjoyed it. Thx for the recommendation

@asteriadiana 5 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah a TJ noodle video!!!

@MoxieBeast 5 жыл бұрын

Good morning!!! Yay Nooodz!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️😂😂😂😂

@CupofTJ 5 жыл бұрын

hiiii

@QuietMosquito 5 жыл бұрын

The udon looks so good. 😋

@Strafer66 5 жыл бұрын

hi tj 😊 that udon looks great. Ramen broth is good but imo I’ve always said udon is Japan’s noodle king

@niceguyjayson 5 жыл бұрын

You are so funny and entertaining.

@KindaSorta451 3 жыл бұрын

This is my dream food tour.... bring on all the noodzzzz

@irenecatlover9364 5 жыл бұрын

Now I'm really craving for noodles!

@michelefranco6180 3 жыл бұрын

TJ. I love the Udon with that creamy egg..

@AmazingChiangMai 5 жыл бұрын

Those look really good

@linnmen1634 5 жыл бұрын

All of them. They all look good

@ffn4s08 5 жыл бұрын

Fun fact for you TJ, and everyone else, "Ha Nam Ninh" - was a big province in Northern part of Vietnam. Now it was divided into 3 small provinces: Ha Nam, Nam Dinh, and Ninh Binh. Nam dinh is where pho origins from. :D

@CupofTJ 5 жыл бұрын

OOO love a fun fact 😍

@Diamandinae 5 жыл бұрын

Love it all hon!!!

@p-forest 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, hadn't known there's a Marugame in SF! I was just drooling over the thought of hitting it up in Hawaii on vacation next month. And will definitely need to try Mensho and the Vietnamese restaurant. Have had tons of pho, bun rieu, etc., but never that particular 'dry pho' or 'hu tieu' as I see someone calls it.

@skyprince42 5 жыл бұрын

Tj was working on her slurping, n she got it 😂😁....u slurp girl!! 😅...Noodle n Tj heaven!!..😊😎

@billosterjr.3848 5 жыл бұрын

Even when eating noodles, it's poetry in motion.

@smiggee 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks now I'm craving Ramen noodles tonight.

@paulchan734 5 жыл бұрын

Everyone of them..😋😋😋😍😍

@Tp681 5 жыл бұрын

Chong Qings my favorite! Been there more than 50 times

@ybe7011 5 жыл бұрын

Aww TJ your secret is revealed, I just thought you had an amazing videographer!

@two22222222 5 жыл бұрын

YAY MORE NOODS!!!!!😘👌

@CupofTJ 5 жыл бұрын

Always 🙆🏻‍♀️

@galaxylit1018 5 жыл бұрын

Love nood ❤️❤️

@mariaejohns 5 жыл бұрын

ahhhh this is our favorite udon, we are in okinawa japan, its right around the corner, my boys beg for it every day!! so cheap!

@dm.8326 4 жыл бұрын

Looks delicious 😋))

@elsalisa146 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so jealous you were in little Saigon. I miss going there for Bahn mi and all the great Vietnamese’s food.

@prudenceee8 5 жыл бұрын

Hi tj huhu so pretteeeh 😍

@CupofTJ 5 жыл бұрын

AW TY PRINCESS

@ChrisZ901 3 жыл бұрын

I didn't know they had a Chongqing noodle place in SF Chinatown. Gotta go try it next time.

@hieutran4313 5 жыл бұрын

Hey cupofTJ, it’s not dry pho, it’s another type of noodle called “hu tieu”. Just fyi! Really enjoy your videos though!!

@CupofTJ 5 жыл бұрын

Yes that’s the actual name! We just call it dry pho as an easy reference heh

@Kevin-zi9ku 5 жыл бұрын

Can you describe "hu tieu" noodles in detail? What ingredient is it made out of? egg or rice noodles or ? what shape does is it? and what country is it from? Thanks

@aonguyen8185 5 жыл бұрын

@@Kevin-zi9ku it's from vietnam and you can search its recipe on gg :3

@nancytran90 5 жыл бұрын

@@Kevin-zi9ku Phở = beef/chicken broth based, NO PORK; only using rice noodles (Vietnamese call this type of rice noodle="phở"); originally from Northern Vietnam. Hủ Tiếu = pork broth based; using rice noodle (this type of rice noodle is a little bit different from phở noodle. It's slightly more chewy since they add tapioca flour with rice flour to create the chewy texture); originally from Chinese people who lived in Southern Vietnam and Cambodia. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuy_teav

@linniengoctran 5 жыл бұрын

also its best to eat with the sauce and then enjoy the soup separately !!!

@dendenbooks4697 5 жыл бұрын

new fav videos..👍👍👍👍👍

@erictansweebeng5498 5 жыл бұрын

Your eyes light up whenever slurp on those noodles!!

@CupofTJ 5 жыл бұрын

Noodles love of my life

@kelvinho1736 5 жыл бұрын

I'd love to try all of them! lol

@johnwest360 5 жыл бұрын

Hello TJ.. love love ❤🇵🇭

@rkbush27 5 жыл бұрын

The best way to start the day is with a cup of TJ!

@CupofTJ 5 жыл бұрын

Heheh

@pattifong5056 5 жыл бұрын

OH MY GODDDD YOU WERE HERE!? 💕

@MsLansones 5 жыл бұрын

The second bowl that contains the orange fish roe is probably mentaiko.

@Kwijiboi 5 жыл бұрын

Came here to say the same. Mentaiko is delicious!

@ohhmeyiii 5 жыл бұрын

noods = life!! missed asia cos of this! :)

@BrotherSimonSSF 5 жыл бұрын

I SO should not be watching this at 10:30 at night in my bedroom, ‘cause all I want right now are some noodles and I don’t think I’ll be able to get to sleep..... LOL!

@AsamBEAST 5 жыл бұрын

Hi TJ! Could you do a Davis food tour? You could do the Trinity too! 😉

@daryltaylor8977 4 жыл бұрын

I want to try ALL of the noods!

@mustangc80 Жыл бұрын

My dream girl right here. Doesn't intimidated by spicy noodles, chili oils ... Noodles all the wayy.

@niniho6224 5 жыл бұрын

Thumbs up for this noodle vid! Btw Girl, your hair looks great in this vid! 😍💁🏻‍♀️

@CupofTJ 5 жыл бұрын

Ty 😙

@abelcampos4400 5 жыл бұрын

Nice!!

@criskity 5 жыл бұрын

San Francisco's Tenderloin district has a reputation for being sketchy, but it's got fantastic ethnic restaurants and a lot of backpackers' hostels too.

@eddieh1530 5 жыл бұрын

That's what I do too. I start with mild spice and work my way up. It is so sad when something is so hot that it cannot be enjoyed.

@kaykay.wanders 5 жыл бұрын

YES GIRL

@ST-Y 5 жыл бұрын

I live in the Bay Area and still can’t bring myself to line up at Mensho. Going on three years and lines aren’t dying down. The other 3 spots are solid. Not too far in the tenderloin where the dry pho was is turtle tower if you like Vietnamese chicken noodle soup!

@jeffcue5808 Жыл бұрын

I'm going to try the Tan Tan Noodles one of these days.

@maxxq874 5 жыл бұрын

Ohhhh...now I'm hungry. I want noodles. Wait, I just had dinner!

@cee_el 5 жыл бұрын

I feel like most youtubers don’t even know the diff between tonkotsu and tonkatsu Two totally different things! But both delicious 😋 Btw, this hairstyle suits you more!

@Kevin-zi9ku 5 жыл бұрын

What's the difference? describe in detail plz for those who don't know

@cee_el 5 жыл бұрын

Ocean tonkotsu is pork bone Tonkatsu is deep friend pork cutlet

@starocean1992 5 жыл бұрын

The dry Pho blew my mind didn't even know that was a thing, looks very good though i will have to try on my channel.

@skyytran9545 5 жыл бұрын

That is not dry Pho. That dish is called Hu Tieu and is the dry version. You don't put the broth in the bowl though as there already special sauce to eat with it.

@bobbiusshadow6985 5 жыл бұрын

@@skyytran9545 Yeah, I think she said "dry pho" for people who don't know, like as a point of reference.. Damn, now I gotta go make myself a Hu Tieu Kho.

@bobbiusshadow6985 5 жыл бұрын

Yohannes You should try it, it's pretty good. But you have to order "Hu Tieu Kho", kho means dry. Cuz if you ask for Hu Tieu, it will come as a bowl of soup (almost like a pork pho, different nood tho).

@starocean1992 5 жыл бұрын

@@skyytran9545 wow thx Sky appreciate that sorry still learning, It would be dope if you could sub to my channel I would really appreciate that.

@starocean1992 5 жыл бұрын

@@bobbiusshadow6985 ohh! thank you so much for telling me the Kho part, thats why last time me and my friend went she said that but I still got soup. Thanks so much, it would be dope if you could subscribe to my channel.

@patrickbrookings 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, where do you stuff all that? LOL! Maybe you have two stomachs :D Now I'm hungry...

@lisawhitear6277 5 жыл бұрын

I think you did a video with Mikey Chen (Strictly Dumpling) but please do another one x

@elizabethguenkine579 5 жыл бұрын

FINALLYYYY ANOTHER VIDEO!!!! I MISSED YOU SOOOO MUCH!!!!!

@CupofTJ 5 жыл бұрын

MISS U TOO HELLO

@elizabethguenkine579 5 жыл бұрын

@@CupofTJ EIKKKKK OMG YOU REPLIEDDDDDDD THANK YOU SO MUCH! I love your videos! I'm a big fan!

@hilda4199 5 жыл бұрын

Wow I thought the food in SF would be expensive but it's quite affordable!

@user-td8yg2lh9l 5 жыл бұрын

Tj came back!! I'm so happy to see your new video. You are the best.

@jielibai2912 5 жыл бұрын

I've been to a couple of these restaurants too.

@thadgillies3027 5 жыл бұрын

If your ever in Ann Arbor MI, you’ll have to check out a new restaurant called Chow. Doing something different with Asian bowls.

@TurnItUpWorld 5 жыл бұрын

Mixing up your noodles to make it the way you want it. PLAY with it. It’s the only time were playing with you food is GOOD. 🥢🥣🍲😍♥️

@mroptical1982 5 жыл бұрын

Hello TJ Welcome back to Northern California wish I could have seen you I would have bought you lunch Take Care

@robertobravo5732 5 жыл бұрын

Cup of TJ is ❤ 👑 #sendmenoods

@andgainingspeed 5 жыл бұрын

My head spun thinking about how you went to school in Davis. Such a tiny town, walkable, bikeable. Did you find any notable dining? RedRum (Murder) Burger?