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Pho Golden

4.6 (96 reviews)
ModerateVietnamese, Noodles, Soup
Open • 10:00 am - 8:30 pm

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Dogs allowed

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34. Phở Tái Bò Viên (pho with rare steak and meatball)
Christina L.

Seated right away for weekday lunch. The restaurant is right in front of the bus stop, solid option in the excelsior district. Medium pho is $16.50 and large is $18. Plenty of variety, from vermicelli noodle, banh mi, rice plates, and appetizer. There's also special soup like Bun Rieu and wonton soup. The noodles had great chew, it was not stuck together! Plenty of meat in the bowl too. The soup was hot, had good flavor, not too sweet, just right. The restaurant has good space, can be slightly cleaner, but overall, plenty of variety items with delicious items.

Darci K.

When something is delicious as Pho Golden is discovered in San Francisco, it absolutely must be shared with all of you! If you are craving Pho, this absolutely should be on your list of places that are a must try. Service is top-tier, and what I really love about this is that they have call buttons at the table so you don't have to worry about flagging down someone. Push a button and voilà! This makes ordering super easy inconvenient, and it also just creates such a comfortable dining experience. Everything is made in house, including their soda. Which by the way is absolutely delicious! My pho was scrumptious. The broth was rich in flavor and it definitely is one of those can't get enough of this deliciousness. The portions are very generous, and I love the fact that everything is super fresh. The meat, the veggies, the bean sprouts on the side, and it all comes together to make a wonderful meal. The meat is lightly seasoned and very tender, and I love how it absorbed the flavor of the broth. The hearty vegetables as I mentioned are fresh and they make you feel like you're just treating your body to something that's absolutely amazing. This is exactly how pho should be served.

Yelp Z.

All the pho noodles are broken and shredded. I wonder why. I haven't even taken a bite yet

Combo medium 31. Phở Đặc Biệt
Connie T.

The owners and servers are really kind and attendant. I ordered the medium combo pho and my friend got the #53 rice plate which was massive. Both were delicious and better than Pho 2000 in SF. Definitely a hole in the wall spot and is a local favorite. Would come back if ever in the area.

The Bun Bo Hue is good.
Peter L.

Decent Vietnamese food for this area, more considering how far other Viet spots are. The pho, bun rieu, bun bo hue hit the spot when have the cravings. Go here when comparatively similar distances. A plus is they have limited a la carte entrees like at regular restaurants. That is, could dine here family-style. The catfish claypot, for example, is one such item, though a bit on the sweet side. Same with their canh chua (Viet style sour soup). Just glad they carry these items often to have the option. The place is never packed as half of orders are from delivery apps. The tables turnover is also high as people eat and leave pretty quickly. Service is friendly and helpful if have questions or need suggestions. Note parking in the area is tough even with multiple metered spaces on both sides of the street. This is due to the multiple eateries and cafes and bars for blocks.

Duc 31. Phở Đặc Biệt
Griselda Z.

The pho noodle broth is very very good. The beef noodle broth has a strong umami taste without it tasting oily or fat. Generous portions of meat and tendon. The meat slices feel thicker than most other pho restaurants. Fast and accommodating service. Lower your expectations for the ambiance as it feels very much like 1970's Vietnamese decor. The bathroom also is a bit, well, you can guess. Vegetarian noodles is very garlicky in a good way. Also very generous portions Spring rolls is good but if you don't like strong basil flavor you may want to pass. Would come again!

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Malia S.

I'm done hidin', now I'm shinin' like I'm born to be..: gonna be gonna be golden". Just like Rumi from kpop demons hunters I'm done hiding my favorite Vietnamese restraint in sf. Pho Golden isn't in the greatest area where you're going to have to look for street parking because of the Saja Boys with their soda pop.. Every time I visit Pho Golden it's never busy so we've never had to wait to be seated. its so dead that when I close my eyes and imagine the restraunt I always see tumble weeds rolling around inside which is unfortunate because this place is absolutely great. I really enjoy the food here because it's authentic, it's budget friendly, and really fresh. The food comes out fast and the portions are huge. The pho is pretty good as the broth is very fragrant with a lot of flavor. they even sell Banh Xeo thats extra crispy on the outside and a little too over filled with bean sprouts in the middle. They tend to not put a lot of lettuce, and one time we tried asking for more they said no. However, my most recent visit we asked for an extra side of lettuce. they ended up saying yes and giving us more. Overall I've always had good experiences here and this is what it sounds like.

Mckenna C.

The pho is so good I forgot to take a picture! I ordered number 32: a solid beef combo. The beef meatballs and brisket were really good. I loved how flavorful the broth was too. Service was super quick for a Sunday night. I ordered a large bowl and it was quite a portion. I'd definitely make my way back here!

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Marlee B.

Love love love the two that work here. Them alone make the 4-5 star rating. Kind, friendly, quick, customer centered. They have a good selection and everything is tasty. Some of my favorites: 66, 69, 45, 2,

71. Banh Khot
Crystalin B.

I've been searching for a good Vietnamese spot for delivery on those lazy days, and I think I finally found the place! My husband and I ordered the banh khot, Pho Tai Chin (steak and brisket pho), and the combination #1 rice plate (pork, fried egg, egg rolls, fried chicken, and rice). The food arrived hot and well-packed, and everything was full of flavor. The banh khot wasn't as crispy as I'd like, but that's to be expected with having it delivery - a quick pop in the air fryer and it came out perfectly golden and crunchy. The pho was really good too - savory , tender brisket and steak slices, and plenty of fresh herbs and toppings on the side.The combination rice plate might've been my fav - so much variety on one plate, and each item tasted great on its own. The pork was juicy, the fried chicken had a nice crunch, the egg rolls were flavorful, and the fried egg tied everything together. They also did not skimp on the meat, which I really appreciate. Overall I loved being able to get this delivered but I can only imagine how much better it will be when I come in to eat it fresh. Definitely a spot I'll be ordering from again!

31. Pho Dac Biet
Sylvia Y.

Pho Golden hits the spot! The street parking requires a bit of a hunt but not impossible. I was greeted immediately as soon as I entered. The inside is what I'd expect from a family run pho restaurant (you know it's gonna be good!!). I got the large pho dac biet. Portions were generous and it was delicious! (Note: $15 order or above for credit cards). Super glad I found this spot. Will be back again for more pho if I'm ever in the area again.

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Amber B.

Hands down the best pho I've had in a long time since moving to CA. Little home in the wall spot out of the big city (the area isn't the greatest lol) but the service was friendly, the broth was to die for and the portions were amazing! If you need a good bowl of pho go here!!

Kelly C.

so delicious! we got the banh xeo, banh canh, and bun bo hue. banh xeo was so crispy, yummy, and light. Banh canh was so hearty and full and bun bo hue was also good we had leftovers and I had to take them home and make a second dinner later and it was still so good owners were super nice too!! will totally come back

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Is there a parking lot or is street parking the only option?

Street parking only!

Do they accept credit cards or is it cash only?

$15 min for credit card.

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