Best Pate Chaud in San Francisco

Yummy Vietnamese serves some of the best pate chaud in the city. The puff pastry is exceptional — light, flaky, and buttery, with dozens of delicate layers that shatter at the touch. The filling is savory and well-seasoned — ground pork with mushrooms, onions, and a hint of black pepper. The pies are baked fresh throughout the day, so you're likely to get one that's still warm from the oven. The golden-brown crust gives way to a steamy, aromatic filling that's deeply satisfying.

Tu Lan's pate chaud is more rustic — the pastry is slightly thicker and less delicate, but the filling is excellent. The pork and mushroom mixture is generously seasoned, and the filling-to-pastry ratio is generous. They're baked throughout the day and displayed in the counter. Grab one with a cup of iced milk coffee for a perfect breakfast.

Bac Viet's pate chaud is refined and elegant, with a beautifully laminated pastry that's clearly made with care. The filling is flavorful with good mushroom and pork balance. The pies are served hot and fresh. A worthy addition to any order.