A truly wonderful meal. I opted for the #7 at the recommendation of the nice gentleman who took our order. The duck fell right off the bone!!! and was possibly the best I have ever had. Everything from the egg noodles to the pickled vegetable that came on the side was amazing. I also had a delicious glass of soy milk to accompany my meal. Highly recommend!

#7 braised duck leg with won ton egg noodle soup - thin noodles and soup on the side.
Second time eating here. I really like what I got that I got it again. The duck meat is really tender that it falls off the bone. I like the soup on the side so the sauce of the duck is with the noodles and not diluted in the soup.

Both times was in a weekend and there is a wait so make sure to have someone put their name down asap! I don't remember how long the wait was but I believe it's not more than an hour from the two times I went.
They only have two tables for more than four people.

In my quest for a Mì Vịt Tiềm I found this small unassuming restaurant. I am happy with their Duck Stew noodle soup but I am unable to offer the 5th star because this special soup here is a bit shy of the authentic flavor I grew up with in Sàigòn.

The flavor of the soup is not deep and aromatic enough. I think the herbs used are not sufficient in kind or amount. The duck leg looks just golden from the frying, not black brown from the herbs stewing for many hours. The meat is well cooked, soft and tasty but does not taste as good may be due to the absence of some spices. (Don’t ask me what spices. Only the chefs know.)

Those of you who enjoyed this Duck Stew soup in Saigon in the 60’s and before 1975 know exactly what I mean. Our family favorite restaurant then was the Mỹ Phụng Mì Gia close by the Roundabout “Ngă 6 Sàigòn”.

Will I return to Thái Nghiệp Ký? Absolutely YES. Their soup is good even if not fully match my search. I don’t complain just keep on searching.

All in all we all should lend our support to this family owned local restaurant. 🪴

Have been here almost 10 times this past year, if you like home style. Get the duck noodle soup! Trust me.

Plus the family that runs things soooo sweet, make sure you are friendly when you visit, they deserve the world!

Excellent restaurant with a focus on wonton noodles with a incredible duck leg in a wonderful soup. The soup is very good with a nice complexity and can be served on the side which is recommended. The duck is extremely tender and flavorful. You can add the soup into it as you eat. The table is stocked with lots of condiments. Also you can have either hot or cold soy milk which is complementary which is also a wonderful touch especially in cooler San Francisco. We really enjoyed our meal but it can get crowded and the owner is very very nice, other servers however are a little less friendly.