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    Golden Delight #1

    4.2 (722 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Valerie C.

    I enjoyed the food here. The restaurant itself seems new and clean. The menu has beautiful photos with detail descriptions that make me wanna get everything. Service was efficient but not very friendly. Food was great and good portion size too. Definitely will come back to try other dishes.

    Egg Rolls (6 Pcs)
    Maria F.

    We recently moved into the area. The pho restaurants here are thousands of times better than the pho restaurants near our prior residence. We visited Golden Delight upon recommendation from a nail tech. We were blown away by the taste and quality. This place has is now part of our rotation. Enjoy!

    Mieke C.

    Best pho and egg spring rolls in SGV! Parking is available in the lot behind it, and they sometimes have a long line. Come in odd hours to avoid lines. They have a rock/stone bowl that keeps the pho broth warm longer and makes it taste better.

    Rice
    Michelle T.

    The restaurant has a sign in sheet, so make sure to put your name down when you get there. There's a parking lot on both sides of the building. The parking lot gets busy during the weekends. The food was good but the ac was not that high. It was really hot. I enjoyed the banh beo and the rice. The staff were efficient and fast. Lots of dishes on the menu to try. Nice decor and tables.

    Elocin T.

    Taste is Spot on ! So much choices.. vietnamese menu and Chinese good menu. Service is awesome we had like 5 different waiters coming to our table asking us if we needed anything and checking on us. It was mildly busy when we went and service was very attentive and quick . Pricing is reasonable and portion are generous which is hard combo go find these days . One of nicer vietnamese places we have been to. Parking is limited I mean barley any spaces in parking lot and underground and they are tiny spaces. Street parking at your own risk if you get what I mean. I can only imagine when it super busy how bad the parking is. But let me tell you it is worth the visit ! You will find something for everyone here. And again pricing is reasonable in an unreasonable pricing climate we are in today.

    Filet Steak Pho (Phở Tái)
    Jessica T.

    There is a small parking lot behind the restaurant. Most people park on the nearby street. A solid spot for some Vietnamese food in the area. They seem to be quite popular as there was a wait the two times I went. They have lots of food options. The pho was solid but the meat portion was on the smaller side.

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    Ben P.

    Came here for dinner on a Saturday night. There is parking on the street as well as an underground parking behind the restaurant. The restaurant is very nice, bright, and clean. The decors were cool. We signed in to the waiting list. Waited outside and before long, we were called in and got our table. The staffs were courteous and friendly. This is a Vietnamese restaurant that also serve Chinese Foods. They have two sets of menus. One for Vietnamese dishes and the other one for Chinese dishes. Both menus offer a variety of selections. They even have Set Dinner Menu that comes with pre-set items. Have to give that a try one day. We ended up ordering the Bún Bò Huế and the Vietnamese Braised Fish. The Braised Fish did not come with steam rice, so we had to order the steam rice. For the drinks, we had the Peach Oolong Iced Tea and the 3-Colored Dessert. The Bún Bò Huế was very good. The Braised Fish was a little salty but still tasted good. The Peach Oolong Iced Tea was refreshing. The 3-Colored Dessert was very yummy. I enjoyed the sweet taste of it. They gave us orange slices for dessert on the house. The orange slices were so sweet and delicious. Will be back to try their other dishes I saw on their menus.

    Bun mam aka fermented fish vermicelli soup
    Melinda Q.

    There are very few Vietnamese restaurants that I've come across growing up in the SGV that offer the fermented fish vermicelli soup (aka bun mam) but Golden Delight does! This soup is so pungent that the only time I get to savor it is at home and the stink doesn't leave your home for a few days. So, it is to my delight that they offer it here during the weekdays. It is a nicely stacked bowl that has everything but the kitchen sink in it - roast pork belly, catfish, squid, eggplant, and stuffed jalapeno with fried fish cake. Very filling and reasonably priced! The only reason I gave this place a 4 instead of 5 rating is because you can only order certain items from the menu when they open. I wanted to get some Chinese food to-go for my husband, but was told by the server that the other items were only available beginning at 10 am, which is odd to me.

    Sweet and Vietnamese Hot & Sour Catfish Soup
    Brian T.

    Chinese and Vietnamese restaurant with 2 different respective menus. Got a mix of both. Pretty empty on a weekday afternoon. Haven't been here in a while and seems like quality has gone down. Started with the fried shrimp with salted egg. Shrimp wasn't crispy and the Salty egg flavor wasn't the best. Wasn't crispy and seemed like it didn't get to rest properly with the oil still on. Braised pork belly with egg tasted just like something you can make at home but still tasty. Came with 3 eggs and thick cuts of pork belly. Could be more tender as some pieces were tough. The pho was ok. Broth more on salty side. Hot stone kept it hot but the beef ribs were not tender. The hot and sour soup was decent. Not too sour and good amount of catfish inside. The ice mojito mocktail was refreshing. Felt more upscale before eating in here.

    Special
    Steven T.

    This place is always busy. Came on a Saturday around 1:30 pm with a party of 3 and still had about a 15 minute wait. Service started a bit slow. It took a while to get water and place our order, and staff doesn't really check in much after that. The menu here is different from Golden Delight #2. This location has both a Vietnamese and separate Chinese menu. The Chinese side is more family-style, while the Vietnamese menu is noticeably smaller. They don't offer things like com tam or goi here, which was a bit disappointing. I wish they were more transparent on the viet menu and then just offer additional chinese food at this location if anything. The food is just as good and portions are just as big as the other location. The space is similar in size to #2, and not quite as clean or new, but still nicer than many other Vietnamese spots. It has that same gold-themed decor that gives it a slightly more upscale feel. Parking is convenient with street spots in front or a free 2-hour lot in the back, though it does fill up. Overall, still a good spot, but I personally prefer the #2 location for the more complete vietnamese menu and cleaner/brighter space.

    Pho bo vien
    Edward C.

    Ordered dinner here for the family. First time at Golden Delight, offering a teo chow chinese menu and vietnamese menu. Vietnamese kitchen closed at 7. Ordered dinner for the family to go on the vietnamese menu. Got pho dac biet, pho ga and pho bo vien along with spring rolls (that has shrimp and pork). Total was just under $80 which not out of the norm these days. Waited about 20 minutes for the food. While waiting, there's not a whole lot of room to stand by unless you hang around the register area, but the staff was kind to offer me a seat at the booth that was vacant to wait. The staff was very nice and easy to talk to and checked in with you made you feel very comfortable. The restaurant has a lot of seating and based on the menu has a lot of food offering especially for a place that serves both Chinese and Vietnamese dishes. I had the pho bo vien and the soup base is on par, but the meatball was meh. It lacked flavor and was not complimenting the soup or noodles at all. This is the reason for the two star deduction. It was an alright dish and likely would not try it again. My mother in law had the pho dac biet and she told me she was not a fan of it and prefers other restaurants pho dac biet. My wife had pho ga and she reports its a decent dish as well. So all in all it received an "okay" rating. The packaging of the to go order was a bit on the fancy side which i think is a nice touch but does not make up for the food being "okay". Would i come back to this restaurant? Probably if i am in the area but will likely try their Chinese menu and see how that fairs to their Vietnamese menu. Would it be a first choice if i was trying to decide a place to eat, for me not likely. Hopefully their chinese menu will change my mind. Until then it was a decent choice.

    Menu
    Steve H.

    Party of 3 stumbled upon this restaurant based on Yelp! The restaurant is bright, clean, and modern. They have a small garage parking. Service is really busy, I think they shared all the tables. It's friendly and efficient. We ordered beef crispy noodles which is authentic, a small braised pork with egg is very flavorful. Highly recommended dish. Squid with basil sauce is kind of half crispy and half sauce - it's good and tasty. Rice is $1 per bowl. Overall, we will comeback here to try their pho, and other Chinese / Vietnamese dishes.

    George F.

    Golden Delight #1 located on Garvey Ave. in El Monte serves Vietnamese cuisine along with some Chinese dishes. Our party of 9 were seated at their large after a short wait. They do not take reservations and you check in at the kiosk next to the host podium. Because we of large group we were able to try lots of different dishes. Sautéed shrimp and asparagus Beef stew Bo Kha Sautéed bock choy Golden Delight Pho beef rib Fried chicken wings Mapo tofu Bun Suon Moc vermicelli House Special Prawn E-Fu Noodle Ong Choy w/ fermented bean curd Egg rolls French style beef cube All of the items were good and everything came out fast. The best item was the house special prawn noodle. The interior decor is like a nice dim sum place rather than your normal pho restaurant. Service was good but very ridged toward the vegetation restrictions of one in our group. Street parking only.

    $5.50 Pennywort Juice. $16.50 Golden Delight Pho (Stone Bowl) $15.50 Bun Bo Hue.

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    Ask the Community - Golden Delight #1

    How big are your party tray pans in (L x W x H) for the small, medium, large size?

    S= 11"L x 9"W x 1 1/2"H M = 11 3/4"L x 9 3/8"W x 2 9/16"H… 

    Do you take a reservation for a group of 30 people?

    We do take reservation for large party. Please contact the restaurant for my information. Thank you.

    Do you serve beer, if not can we bring?

    Hi, sorry for the late reply. Unfortunately, we do not have alcohol licensing. Therefore, we cannot sell or have customers consume alcohol on premises. Sorry for any inconvenience this may caused.

    Can you make reservations for any group size?

    Not exactly any, they allow reservations for only 4 or more people.

    Hello, I heard you guys have party trays. What is available?

    Hi, yes, we mostly have Chinese foods like fried rice, chow mein, French style beef, orange chicken, etc available. For finger foods, we have spring rolls, egg rolls, golden buns as well.

    Does your Restarant open tomorrow 11/25/2021? Do that needs to reserve the table?

    Hello, Thank you for your question. Our restaurant will be opened from 9am-4pm on Thanksgiving so… 

    Is there MSG in the food here? What can be made without MSG or gluten (wheat/flour, soy sauce) here?

    Hello! Thank you for your question. Firstly, we would like to clarify that we never advertised our restaurant as MSG-free restaurant. Wherever that misinformation comes from, we can assure you that it’s certainly not from our Golden Delight staff.… 

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    Com Tam Kieu

    Com Tam Kieu

    4.0
    (615 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    $$

    The food here is bomb. There's a reason why they get so much traffic in and out of the restaurant:…read moregreat value and great taste! They're getting big enough that they are expanding next door in the same plaza, stay tuned for that one! I tried their pork plate along with the Cornish Hen. I don't recommend the Cornish Hen, it was super dry and took way too long to make. The other dishes are good as well as the sides. Each side is good enough on its own, but the balance of freshness and clean (feels healthy but oh so tasty ). Would keep coming here, just avoid the Cornish Hen! Maybe will try again if they change the recipe or something. Order almost an hour in advance if you are doing take out, they will prioritize customers eating in the restaurant (makes sense), so during peak meal times, be ready to wait and plan ahead!

    The food here is great and prices are reasonable. We got seated around 15 minutes before closing…read moredue to being 7th in queue which has boring grind with the rating. Main concern was the hairs we found in our food. When scooping out sauce, there was a hair that was in the chili oil jar. It was quite long and wavy and was mixed into the chili flakes. When we picked up the spoon, we saw it and pulled the hair out from between the clump.. I didn't take a picture at first excusing that it happens since it's a public condiment. However, I did take a picture of the second hair. I ordered the signature Pho and after a few bites, as I pulled up more noodles, I saw this quite long and kind of gross hair entangled in my noodles. Hopefully it's not from where I think it came from but as a guy, the shape and texture of this hair doenst look like it comes off your head. This being in the soup that comes from the kitchen and is most likely shared by anyone who orders pho is a bit off putting. We did not complain since it was closing time already by the time we got our food and I didn't want to hold them up any longer. It also is not my hair because the hair on my head doesn't look like this. I'd eat here again in hopes that hair in our food doesn't happen after this.

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    Best time to come is when they first opened
    Best time to come is when they first opened
    Grilled pork and shrimp paste with vermicelli combo
    Grilled pork and shrimp paste with vermicelli combo
    Complimentary mini croissant

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    Complimentary mini croissant
    Quan Ngon Nha Trang

    Quan Ngon Nha Trang

    4.2
    (667 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    If you're looking for a bun bo hue fix, this is the spot. I called in an order for two bowls--one…read morefor me and one for my mom--since this dish is the main reason I keep coming back. The broth is perfectly seasoned and really ties the whole bowl together. I always ask to skip the blood cubes and opt for extra pig's feet instead, which they handle perfectly. The ratio of tender meat to fresh vegetables balances the noodles beautifully, and the satay is an absolute must-add to hit that savory umami flavor profile. All in all, I have no complaints. It's an incredibly satisfying meal, especially after a long night out with friends.

    Pretty Trang tasty. Get it?!…read more Today, I stopped by for a Bon Rieu, Nem Cuom, and a House Special iced tea. Service: Service was short and the entire wait took 5 minutes. That's right, 5 minutes. Although I did go around 9:50AM so there wasn't a line nor another party in the dining area. Food: I woke up craving Vietnamese and this place didn't disappoint. The Bon Rieu had the depth of flavor that I crave. Honestly, I judge most Vietnamese pho restaurants by their Bon Rieu because some places simply use seafood powder in their stock to fake it. What results is a very thinly flavored broth that has very little umami. Bon Rieu should have THE MOST umami of any soup dish because of its tomato and crab base. That's how you can tell if a place is cutting corners. The Nem Cuom is huge and the dipping sauce is generous. The House Special Tea is reminiscent of a passion fruit green tea from a boba place. Sweetened just enough to not be saccharine. Ambiance: Quite small. I believe one of their main issues may be parking during peak hours as it shares a tiny parking lot with many other businesses. HOWEVER, neighborhood parking is plentiful and just around the corner past the Sheridan Hotel and Starbucks. Round the corner and you'll find plenty of parking throughout the day.

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    Restrooms behind the curtains
    Restrooms behind the curtains
    Bun Bo Hue.
    Bun Bo Hue.
    Bun Bo Hue

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    Bun Bo Hue
    King Com Tam

    King Com Tam

    4.1
    (801 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Family-owned & operated

    If you're craving cơm tấm (broken rice) and want to customize it exactly the way you like i.e BBQ…read morepork, pork chop, BBQ chicken, beef, or any combination, this is the place for you. I love that you can build your ideal broken rice plate instead of being limited to a preset option. The prices are extremely affordable for the portion sizes. One plate is easily enough for two sittings for me. The staff is also quick and efficient, so even when it's busy, orders come out fast. If you dine in, soup is included with your meal. Great value, generous portions, and satisfying comfort food every time.

    King Com Tam is located a few doors down from Hawaii Supermarket…read more For an early dinner, my husband and I came here on a Saturday, around 4:30 pm (we had an early breakfast but didn't each lunch so we were hungry around this time). We parked on the curb and were greeted right away when we walked in. After looking over the menu, we ended up ordering: #219 Bun Rieu, $13.49 prior to tax- I love bun rien and always order it if it is on the menu because I do not see it on the menu at a lot of Vietnamese restaurants. Bun Rieu is a rice noodle soup that is flavored with tomatoes, shrimp paste, fish sauce and a meat broth (usually pork). The meatballs in this dish is typically made with crab, egg and usually pork. This dish was flavorful and delicious. The portion size was more than plenty for one person. #20 Com Tam Suon Nuong (Broken Rice with Grilled Pork Chop), $12.49 prior to tax- This meal came with a bowl of soup. My husband ordered this dish and he enjoyed it. I thought the grilled pork chop was tender and flavorful. This dish also comes with a steamed egg patty/ cake. I found it to be a little too salty to my liking but my husband enjoyed it. We both thought the soup was seasoned perfectly and was flavorful. ---------------------------------- (Total= $28.71 after tax, prior to tip) Service was friendly but minimal. Overall, we had a good dining experience and I would come here again.

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    Broken Rice with Grilled Shrimp, Steamed Egg, and Shredded Pork
    Broken Rice with Grilled Shrimp, Steamed Egg, and Shredded Pork
    Shrimp Paste, Bean Curd Skin with Shrimp, Shrimp Eggroll, and Grilled Pork
    Shrimp Paste, Bean Curd Skin with Shrimp, Shrimp Eggroll, and Grilled Pork
    Vietnamese Iced Coffee, Three Color Bean with Shaved Ice, Dried Longan in Light Syrup, and Passionfruit Soda

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    Vietnamese Iced Coffee, Three Color Bean with Shaved Ice, Dried Longan in Light Syrup, and Passionfruit Soda
    Golden Deli San Gabriel

    Golden Deli San Gabriel

    4.2
    (3.7k reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    Best pho in the whole world, and the service is super fast I go at least 3 times a month.read more

    Golden Deli has been my favorite restaurant in the SGV for years. It's a small family run…read moreVietnamese restaurant that's been around since the '80s, and it's easy to see why it's always busy. If you're in the SGV or surrounding areas this place is a must try!!! The restaurant is small but busy, it's lined with booths and shared tables. Nothing fancy, the food is the reason why people come. The staff is friendly, fast and keeps everything running smoothly. The menu is huge, the portions are generous and the prices are reasonable. I've never had a bad meal here. My favorites are the pork chop over rice, the beef banh mi and tom thit kho with dry egg noodles and broth on the side. Everyone loves the pho here but I haven't gotten around to trying it. The crispy egg rolls pair well with everything. Make sure to wrap them in lettuce and dip them in nuoc cham and you'll see why they're a must try. No reservations so expect a wait. Get there early to avoid the long line. They're open everyday from 10am to 8pm, except Wednesdays. Parking in the shopping center can be tough but there is plenty of street parking nearby. They have a second location in Temple City but I'd stick to the OG San Gabriel location. Try Golden Deli for amazing Vietnamese food at a reasonable price.

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    Basic Decor with Plenty of Customers
    Basic Decor with Plenty of Customers
    Side of egg rolls
    Side of egg rolls
    Shoutout to the manager who gave us a sample cookie, black sesame s'more :-) follow on them ig ~ @the.do.shop

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    Shoutout to the manager who gave us a sample cookie, black sesame s'more :-) follow on them ig ~ @the.do.shop
    Thien An Bo 7 Mon

    Thien An Bo 7 Mon

    4.1
    (786 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    Great place for big family dinner. Went with a group of 11, ordered three catfish and two bo 7 mon…read more Way too much food. The catfish skin was crispy, while the meat was tender and flavorful. There was no grassy smell/taste that is typical of catfish. On the other hand, I would skip the name sake of the restaurant. The bo 7 mon was underwhelming, and the only dish of the 7 that was enjoyable was the bo la lot (beef in bezel leaves). The vinegar shabu beef, lemon grass grilled beef, steamed meat cake (I'm skeptical that this was beef as its color and taste was more like pork) and beef porridge weren't good. The veal salad and meat balls were good but not great Definitely come for the catfish!

    Thien An No. 7 has been our family's go to spot for celebrations for years, especially when we're…read morecelebrating my mom. For our family of seven, we always call ahead and order their famous baked medium catfish the day before so it's ready when we arrive for our reservation. It's always the highlight of the meal. We also never skip the 7 Courses of Beef and usually order two sets for the table. Everything is delicious and perfect for sharing family style. What keeps us coming back, beyond the amazing food, is the warm and welcoming family atmosphere. The staff always make us feel at home and Kevin is hands down the best! He's friendly, attentive and always helps make our celebrations feel extra special. Great food, great service, and a place that truly feels like family. Highly recommend for any family gathering or special occasion!

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    Thien An Bo 7 Mon
    2 orders of the 7 courses!
    2 orders of the 7 courses!
    Thien An Bo 7 Mon

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