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Posted on: Sunday, November 08, 2009 |
Review: Golden Era is one of my favorite restaurants. I love the Buddha Bun (Vegetarian Pork Bun), Fresh Veggie Rolls, Pho, Mongolian "Chicken", Lemon "Chicken", Caramelized "Chicken" and Avocado Smoothie. The menu is primarily vegan. The fresh veggie rolls are among the best I've had and the pho is probably the best I have had, filled with yummy noodles, veggie ham, tofu and the fresh mint. It's truly soothing. They also have a lot of animal rights/welfare literature and helping to further our cause.
Pros: Buddha Bun * Veggie Rolls * Primarily Vegan
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| "Lots to choose from and all vegan!"
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54 |
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Posted on: Sunday, October 11, 2009 |
Review: This place is all vegan which is awesome since the name leads you to think otherwise. There is lots to choose from on the menu. The first time I went I was with a large group of people so we were able to order (and share) a number of menu items. The vietnamese crepe is amazing. I was a fan of the lemon tofu chicken, but I would recommend ordering it with a side of vegetables so that you don't just end up with a plate of tofu for your meal. A few of our dishes weren't as good so it is a bit hit or miss but if you go with a large group there is something for everyone. They have a lot of seating so it is good for groups.
Pros: selection * price * vietnamese crepe
Cons: some items fail * * |
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| "Good veg place - especially if you like fake meat"
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2 |
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Posted on: Thursday, October 01, 2009 |
Review: As a lifelong vegetarian, I have had many good and bad fake-meat experiences at restaurants. Golden Era is one of the "good" examples and is one of my favorites places in S.F. Lots of choices, featuring fake meat, tofu and vegetable dishes. Very nice service staff and a clean, bright environment (even though it is in the Tenderloin). I would not hesitate to recommend it.
Pros: Good food * reasonable price *
Cons: Difficult parking * No dairy options * |
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| "Yummy for your tummy"
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15 |
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Posted on: Monday, September 07, 2009 |
Review: I've eaten here several times..although I only get the chance when visiting San Francisco...um obviously. I've always had a good experience here..and tend to end up at this place on Halloween..two times as a matter of fact. It was unusual seeing children come in for trick or treating. I live in a city where that's just not the case. So that kinda added to the excitement..I mean that in a very non-dorky way. Anyway all dishes I've tried have been worth getting again: from the dumplings to the lemon chicken. I wish there was a restaurant like this in Houston.
Pros: good food * trick or treating kids *
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| "Delicious, fresh food"
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2 |
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Posted on: Saturday, August 01, 2009 |
Review: My family and I ate two times at Golden Era while we were visiting San Francisco. It is a close walk from the Hilton Union Square where we were staying. The food was delicious and plentiful for a reasonable price. I had a dish that had tofu and asparagus in it with a garlic sauce - heaven! My husband had one of the hot pot specialities with ginger and that was also great. The blueberry "cheesecake" was fantastic for dessert. The second time we went was on a Saturday night, but there was no wait. Great prices and good service!
Pros: Good value * Variety of choices * All vegan
Cons: Neighborhood * * |
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| "Very good"
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9 |
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Posted on: Thursday, May 28, 2009 |
Review: I really like this place. I got the sauteed basil mushroom, it was really good. Also I was with someone who thought they ate meat. I told them they didn't eat meat and they were shocked. They also really enjoyed it here a lot. They gave lemon water instead of water. Just a hint of lemon, it was really good.
Pros: great food * friendly staff *
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| "My favorite vegetarian restaurant"
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2 |
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Posted on: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 |
Review: I loved this place when I lived in SF and I always make sure to go back when I'm in town. Even my meat-eating husband loves it. I suggest trying the wonton soup!
Pros: Tasty Food * Affordable *
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| "Sweet little Vietnamese place in the Tenderloin"
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4 |
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Posted on: Saturday, March 28, 2009 |
Review: I just had lunch here today... it was great. I had the Szechuan Pineapple Beef and my date had the Lettuce Wraps... both of which I would highly recommend. We also had the vegan blueberry cheesecake for dessert. Yum yum.
Pros: Great fake meats * Desserts & Drinks * Affordable
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| "still great"
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64 |
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Posted on: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 |
Review: i was here a couple of years ago, and i 'm glad to say the place hasn't changed.
still good staff, and a wide selection of dishes. variety of mock/tofu and veg dishes. the food was still very fresh and several specials. maid dishes were between us$7 and us$12. the tofu cheese cake was the business.
Pros: location * staff * foooood!
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| "Best Place Ever"
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4 |
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Posted on: Wednesday, March 18, 2009 |
Review: This restaurant is my favorite in the whole world. The only negative thing I can say is there is only one Golden Era! If you go, you must try the Vegetable Foo Yung and Sweet 'n' Sour Chick'n. They are yummy, affordable, generously portioned, and amazing. Their desserts are fabulous, and you can eat a bunch and not feel like a slob. The neighborhood is cleaning up a bit since some buildings have been closed and a new, more upscale saloon has been put on the block. Don't let the Tenderloin scare you off! This gem of a restaurant is fantastic and everything tastes great as leftovers!!!!
Pros: Friendly * Huge Variety * Supreme Master TV
Cons: Closed Tuesdays * Only one location * Only one location |
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| "Excellent Desserts"
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Posted on: Friday, March 06, 2009 |
Review: The restaurant was open, clean, and the decor was nice. Unfortunately, I got a recommendation from the water boy which was lemongrass chicken (at $11 a pop). It was served with slightly steamed broccoli and romaine lettuce that was cold (well, it was cooler than room temperature). There was no sauce so, I wasn't even sure what to do with the extra steamed brown rice I ordered. Geez - I could throw weird stuff together at home - so why go out at all??? I was really disappointed and would have to try it again to be fair. They had mango and sweet sticky rice dessert which was excellent. Not all the desserts were vegan including flan and cheesecake.
Pros: Friendly Service * Large Dining Room * Clean
Cons: Nasty Special * Kinda expensive * Cold broccoli |
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| "Love this place!"
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5 |
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Posted on: Monday, February 09, 2009 |
Review: Three times now I've taken very nervous meat-eater to Golden Era, and all three times they've dragged me back there the next day for seconds!
Pros: friendly staff * huge portions * cheap
Cons: Stairs (not wheelchair-friendly) * * |
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| "Great food"
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Posted on: Tuesday, October 07, 2008 |
Review: My husband and I were traveling in SF and we found this place through this website and we were really greatful. The food was really great, we ended up going there twice! If you love soups, hot and falvorful, try #17. Ubelievable. The service was very friendly and the prices also. Have fun, most of the things on the menu look tasty.
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| "Way of the Master"
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25 |
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Posted on: Sunday, September 21, 2008 |
Review: This place was so good. I had a good time there and did not leave hungry. The setting was very traditional chinese compared to the "Chinese"(vegetarian) ones I've eaten at, so that was a huge plus. The staff didn't seem interested at all.
Pros: Great food * Big portions * Big quiet setting
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| "Old San Frnacisco"
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Posted on: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 |
Review: This is a great place in the heart of the city! the location was the reason why we tried it, even though an Asian Vegetarian restaurant is getting a bit boring, but this was rather exiting. i loved the spacious dining room and i enjoyed the well restored interior with the high ceiling and wood-carved moldings! Decor is always a big plus, because it adds to the ambiance of the whole dining. The service was fast and attentive and the menu is rather classic, a lot of mock meats and tofu, classic Chinese and Vietnamese dishes but well made and delicious! i loved the wonton soup! nice clean broth with balance and rich vegetable variety! the vietnamese crape was awesome too. Definitely recommended!
Pros: decor * variety * good size portions
Cons: not cheap * * |
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| "Veg it in the T.L.!"
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17 |
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Posted on: Friday, July 25, 2008 |
Review: Decent Vietnamese/Chinese restaurant in the 'Loin. Their largely vegan menu is good except for a few misses. I like the Buddha Bun, the Vegetable Fu Young, and the Vietnamese crepe as far as appetizers go (Spring Roll and Pot Stickers too). the Wonton Soup good, and the Vietnamese Sweet and Sour soup is incredible. The Pho is good, cheap and filling. Most of the entrees are pretty soy heavy, (a good number of them have tofu PLUS two or three types of soymeat) but most are pretty tasty. My fav is the Eggplant Mushroom. I would recommend AVOIDING: the Tay Ho rolls(appetizer), the Seaweed Soup,the Indian Rice and the Curry Vegetables. The fish isn't very fish like in flavor, but it's grrreat for the processed soy enthusiasts of the world .. Oh and the Shrimp is not vegan, but the Carrot Cake is and it is delicious!
Pros: good appetizers, good soup. * meaty soy dishes * your carne friends will be impressed
Cons: A few menu items don't do it for me * * |
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| "Solid vegan Chinese food"
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98 |
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Posted on: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 |
Review: The service was friendly here, though the interior is a bit dreary and dark. I found the taste of my dish, the Ro Ti Chicken, to be nothing special---it seemed like your average vegan Chinese dish in a thick soy gravy---but the quality of the ingredients seemed a bit higher (the fake chicken was huge and had good texture). Next time I'll try some different dishes to get a better sense of their range of flavors.
Pros: Service * Ingredients *
Cons: Ambience * Indistinct * |
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| "nice find"
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28 |
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Posted on: Thursday, June 19, 2008 |
Review: I found this place when I was looking for last minute dinner plans. It was good, felt like a traditional Chinese setting. Not the fanciest place, but the prices are inexpensive. The wonton soup was very good. They have a vegan thai iced tea that was delicious. The tofu and vegetable was good but pretty bland, I had to add a lot of soy sauce. Would try again and get a different entree.
Pros: price * extensive menu * can walk in
Cons: didn't look like the cleanest place * some food too plain * not enough detail on menu |
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| "Really good Chinese"
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85 |
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Posted on: Monday, June 09, 2008 |
Review: Just went there tonight. Really enjoyed the meal. The flavours were exceptional for a Chinese fake-meat meal. Hot and sour soup was delicious, and like the caramelized chicken. Price fair too. If there was a downside, it was exactly what an earlier reviewer listed: they do not "nail" the fake meat. I have had much better beef and chicken then I had here, though every other part of the meal, including the lovely sauces, were delicious.
Pros: Fair prices * big portions *
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| "delicious"
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5 |
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Posted on: Monday, March 24, 2008 |
Review: I've been here three times, and always left happy. The sweet and sour chickyn is extremely delicious, but it could pass as a dessert. I've liked just about everything else that I've tried there. Everyone that I've gone with has always had really good things to say about it. The service isn't the fastest, but it's not too bad, and that's usually because they are busy, so what can you really expect? Oh, and try the fresh squeezed orange juice; it's amazingly tasty!
Pros: delicious food * nice atmosphere *
Cons: crummy part of town * * |
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| "Just okay"
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Posted on: Sunday, March 23, 2008 |
Review: First, just so you know, I am extremely happy to have another veg restaurant to add to my ever-growing list. However, their food has room for improvement. Some of it is greasy, the fake meats tasted pretty fake (which some might actually prefer to those that really nail the taste of animal), and the service was a bit slow.
Having said that, I loved their coconut water with coconut meat floating in it, and their soup was TO DIE FOR. Highly recommend the veg soup -- you don't just get a cup, you get a pot of it! Very delicious.
Overall, I'm happy they're there, but wish it could be better.
Pros: Great soup * Comfy restaurant * Diners seemed happy
Cons: Food could use improvement * Cupcakes weren't very good * Slowish service |
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| "pitfall-free chinese cuisine"
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17 |
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Posted on: Sunday, January 20, 2008 |
Review: ever try to order something vegetarian at a non-veg chinese restaurant only to learn that you've been served pork or another mystery animal? not a problem here! large dining area with traditional decor. great family restaurant.
Pros: worry-free ordering * *
Cons: basic flavours * * |
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| "Consistently good vegan food"
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7 |
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Posted on: Thursday, November 01, 2007 |
Review: A reliable and consistent restaurant that delivers good quality vegan Chinese food. Go for it.
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