Good Taste: Classic Crustacean finds a new home - 48 hills
Briefly

Crustacean in San Francisco honors the An family's culinary heritage with its signature crab and garlic noodles, a recipe closely guarded by family members. The new Financial District location features a Secret Kitchen, ensuring the exclusivity of these dishes. Helene An, who fled Vietnam during the fall of Saigon, transformed a purchased Italian deli into Thanh Long, which became famous for its Vietnamese cuisine. This family legacy has resulted in a rich culinary tradition that includes accessible but uniquely crafted dishes in the Bay Area.
The crab and garlic noodles recipes are only known by the An family and its extended members, creating an allure around their popular dishes in San Francisco.
At the stunning Financial District location of Crustacean, the outer door of the Secret Kitchen raises to serve, ensuring the secret of the crab and garlic noodles remains hidden.
Helene An, matriarch of the family, grew up in an aristocratic family in Vietnam and overcame significant challenges after fleeing the country during the fall of Saigon.
From humble beginnings in San Francisco, Helene transformed an Italian deli into the beloved Thanh Long, establishing a legacy of exceptional Vietnamese cuisine.
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