My wife and I almost turn around when I entered and the place was empty. But oh how wrong we were! Their pho is the best I’ve ever had. How is this place not always packed is crazy to me, it doesn’t even make sense.
Rob Steckbeck
Beef salad was delicious and plentiful. Would definitely return and order again.
Minna Hibbitts
Best chicken pho in Marin. Broth is so delicious and flavorful. Noodles are cooked fresh. Eat here!!!!!
Jessie Finch
This is my second time here, and I have to admit—I forgot the name after my first visit and had been trying so hard to remember it because the rare beef pho is hands down my favorite I've ever had. I was literally dreaming about it! I was ecstatic to stumble upon it again (especially since I live almost 2 hours from San Rafael). The food is just so good. I’ll definitely be back for that rare beef pho again!
mike Kerwin
Very good.
Doug Daigle
Just finished our first takeout from Golden Era and I’m blown away. The beef rib combo pho was outstanding, meat was perfectly tender, broth super flavorful, generous portions, and the owners very nice. Highly recommend this place.
Axel Burger
Loved the pho. Great to have a local option, and clearly a family restaurant. Highly recommend !
Ari Ramos
Absolutely delicious Pho spot! Broth was super flavorful and the meat was delicious and tender. We also got several appetizers to share in our group, and everything was excellent. Everyone was friendly and attentive to our needs and the food came out quickly. Definitely would eat at Golden Era 1 again!
I would have some suggestions to the owners regarding the space and ambiance: 1) Get rid of the old decor from the previous business that doesn’t fit the establishment. It doesn’t add anything to the restaurant and looks awkward. 2) Maybe add a couple small space heaters to the front of the restaurant, as it gets a little cold by the door/windows. 3) Please consider putting on some radio or TV in the background. It was so quiet, it felt like eating in a library!
The food here is SO GOOD honestly, but the atmosphere doesn’t do it justice!
Kaila Waineo
A true hidden gem! They have some of the best pho in the Bay Area and the people who work there are so nice and kind. I don’t know why this place isn’t packed, it definitely should be!
An nice place to try traditional Pho noodle , Vietnamese most favorite here you can taste. Will come back again whenver see friends here . Recommended place !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Léo Gomes
The best broth I’ve ever ate in my life. The Beef Combo Pho is the one I would go for. Perfect balance of savory, umami and spices. It looks this place is family owned and they probably carry this receipt through generations you can tasty that. Service is good, and fast. A must in San Raphael.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Ribs Noodle Soup
EVELYN JAFFE
Pleasantly surprised with the quality and taste of the rare beef Pho. Staff was very accommodating and set up a table outside on the sidewalk, therefore no atmosphere to rate
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 5
Cheesemaster
I really like the egg rolls. The pho was also delicious as well as the short ribs. The meat was on the chewyer side. Overall, the food was tasty, and the people were friendly.
You're on this app looking for a place for dinner, you've got it narrowed down to a few choices and now you're reading reviews. Just go here. This is some really good, authentic food. Their meats are incredibly tasty and the pho options come with a big ol hunk, not just a few tiny slices. The Korean bbq was excellent. Spring rolls fresh and delicious, impeccable peanut sauce and plenty of it. Service was really good and the prices very reasonable. Yeah it was a little empty but that's because you're not here right now eating some delicious Vietnamese food. I hope the place fills up with patrons but in the meantime it's a great place to hang out and eat a meal somewhere you can actually have a conversation without shouting. Just go here. It's good.
My wife and I almost turn around when I entered and the place was empty. But oh how wrong we were! Their pho is the best I’ve ever had. How is this place not always packed is crazy to me, it doesn’t even make sense.
Beef salad was delicious and plentiful. Would definitely return and order again.
Best chicken pho in Marin. Broth is so delicious and flavorful. Noodles are cooked fresh. Eat here!!!!!
This is my second time here, and I have to admit—I forgot the name after my first visit and had been trying so hard to remember it because the rare beef pho is hands down my favorite I've ever had. I was literally dreaming about it! I was ecstatic to stumble upon it again (especially since I live almost 2 hours from San Rafael).
The food is just so good. I’ll definitely be back for that rare beef pho again!
Very good.
Just finished our first takeout from Golden Era and I’m blown away. The beef rib combo pho was outstanding, meat was perfectly tender, broth super flavorful, generous portions, and the owners very nice. Highly recommend this place.
Loved the pho. Great to have a local option, and clearly a family restaurant. Highly recommend !
Absolutely delicious Pho spot! Broth was super flavorful and the meat was delicious and tender. We also got several appetizers to share in our group, and everything was excellent. Everyone was friendly and attentive to our needs and the food came out quickly. Definitely would eat at Golden Era 1 again!
I would have some suggestions to the owners regarding the space and ambiance: 1) Get rid of the old decor from the previous business that doesn’t fit the establishment. It doesn’t add anything to the restaurant and looks awkward. 2) Maybe add a couple small space heaters to the front of the restaurant, as it gets a little cold by the door/windows. 3) Please consider putting on some radio or TV in the background. It was so quiet, it felt like eating in a library!
The food here is SO GOOD honestly, but the atmosphere doesn’t do it justice!
A true hidden gem! They have some of the best pho in the Bay Area and the people who work there are so nice and kind. I don’t know why this place isn’t packed, it definitely should be!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Pho
Great Pho!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Pho
Restaurantji Recommends
An nice place to try traditional Pho noodle , Vietnamese most favorite here you can taste.
Will come back again whenver see friends here .
Recommended place !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best broth I’ve ever ate in my life. The Beef Combo Pho is the one I would go for. Perfect balance of savory, umami and spices. It looks this place is family owned and they probably carry this receipt through generations you can tasty that. Service is good, and fast. A must in San Raphael.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Beef Ribs Noodle Soup
Pleasantly surprised with the quality and taste of the rare beef Pho.
Staff was very accommodating and set up a table outside on the sidewalk, therefore no atmosphere to rate
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 5
I really like the egg rolls. The pho was also delicious as well as the short ribs. The meat was on the chewyer side. Overall, the food was tasty, and the people were friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Beef Soup, Beef Ribs Noodle Soup, Beef Pho
You're on this app looking for a place for dinner, you've got it narrowed down to a few choices and now you're reading reviews. Just go here. This is some really good, authentic food. Their meats are incredibly tasty and the pho options come with a big ol hunk, not just a few tiny slices. The Korean bbq was excellent. Spring rolls fresh and delicious, impeccable peanut sauce and plenty of it. Service was really good and the prices very reasonable. Yeah it was a little empty but that's because you're not here right now eating some delicious Vietnamese food. I hope the place fills up with patrons but in the meantime it's a great place to hang out and eat a meal somewhere you can actually have a conversation without shouting. Just go here. It's good.
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