The Slanted Door, the renowned Vietnamese restaurant, is set to reopen in San Francisco at 584 Valencia Street.
The original Valencia Street location will return after a seven-year hiatus, following the closure of the Ferry Building restaurant in March 2020, which is now occupied by Arquet, according to SFist. The reopening comes after the unexpected death of founder and chef Charles Phan just over a year ago. While a precise reopening date has yet to be confirmed, The Slanted Door Group, led by executive chef Dong Choi, aims to reopen in early 2027. Customers can expect the restaurant’s signature modern Vietnamese cuisine, including fresh spring rolls, shaking beef, and classic vermicelli bowls.
Charles Phan opened the original Valencia Street restaurant in 1995, helping raise the profile of Vietnamese cuisine in San Francisco. The restaurant later expanded to 100 Brannan Street in SoMa and the Ferry Building in 2004. Phan also developed the casual takeout concept Out the Door, with locations in Pacific Heights and Westfield Mall (both now closed), and opened other Slanted Door locations in San Ramon, Napa, and Beaune, France, which remain operational.
The original Valencia Street location is historically significant. In April 2000, President Bill Clinton visited his daughter, Chelsea, while she attended Stanford, for brunch, accompanied by Secret Service agents. Before his passing, Phan had expressed his intention to return to the Mission District roots in the Valencia Street building, which he still owned.
What Now San Francisco previously reported on the restaurant’s planned return to Valencia Street, highlighting the move as part of the brand’s effort to reconnect with its original neighborhood. The Slanted Door Group plans to provide a modern dining experience while honoring the legacy that made the restaurant a San Francisco institution.
