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Vegan
Chinese
Delivery
Take-out
Asian
Vietnamese
Long-time established pure veg Asian cuisine restaurant. Its menu features a varied range of choices from rice and noodle dishes to soy meats, hot pots, refreshing beverages and vegan desserts. Moved here 2014 from its former location on O'Farrell St. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-7:30pm.
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395 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco, California, USA, 94102
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Last update on 07 Feb 2024 by Forman
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275 Reviews
First Review by baruchadam
Seatown_vegan
Points +9005
Could have been better - Edit
Man! I wanted to love this place but it just ain’t it. I ordered spicy noodle soup and spring rolls. The spring rolls tasted good but the wrapper on them was tough. I had to bite my teeth down real hard to get the piece I was biting to separate. I’ve never experienced that in my spring roll career.
Read moreThe broth of the spicy noodle soup tasted great but I wasn’t a fan how all the typical accompaniments like basil, jalapeño, and bamboo shoots, were already placed in the soup for me. That was very different and also the first time I’ve seen something like that in my Vietnamese noodle soup career.
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lettucebenice
Points +151
Lemongrass Deluxe was delicious - Edit
I had the Lemongrass Deluxe and an iced matcha latte, both were incredible.
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soma_10
Points +31
Underwhelming - Edit
Unfortunately the food we ordered (spicy Mongolian delight and lemongrass deluxe with mango sticky rice for dessert) last night was too bland. May be it was a one-off bad day. Spicy was not spicy in the Mongolian delight. Lemongrass deluxe was missing the classic lemongrass one would expect.
Read morePros: Fast Service , Good ambiance inside
Cons: Sketchy area (not the fault of the restaurant)
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freshsqueeze13
Points +95
Amazing - Edit
I was recommended by a non vegan to come here, food is amazing
Read morePros: All vegan
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vc1461
Points +47
Good vegan food - Edit
First time trying - quick order and pick up, great food and large portions.
Read morePros: All vegan 🌱 , Good portions, Yummy
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DaniF
Points +134
My wife loves this place - Edit
This is my wife's favorite place to get meat "immitations" that taste good. We often go here for special events. It can be a bit pricey and parking can be very difficult given it's location.
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blayziethekid
Points +531
Taste so much like chicken I had to call to make sure lol - Edit
I ordered the lemongrass deluxe and the texture was so much like chicken I had to call and make sure it was vegan. It was really tasty.
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leestone8
Points +446
100% recommend - Edit
Had 1 of our best meals here. Great food at great value with really decent sized portions.
Read moreDefinitely worth double checking your order though, I ordered the spicy noodle soup and noticed it was the sweet and sour soup too late.
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notthesun
Points +186
Excellent Experience - Edit
I visited back in June but just now writing a review. I had Spring Rolls, Papaya Salad, and Vegan Spicy Shrimp. I opted for greens instead of rice with the spicy shrimp. Spring rolls were ok—a little difficult to eat without falling apart and the peanut sauce was a little weak. Green papaya salad was excellent—perfect amount of sauce and freshness, and it even comes with soy protein so it’s enough for an entree. The spicy shrimp was the standout. The exterior of the shrimp was crispy and flaky and the inside really resembled shrimp. The spicy sauce was just the right amount of spicy. Lots of chucks of green pepper also. I had lots of leftovers between the green papaya salad and the spicy shrimp and they were just as delicious the next day. I went during a slower time of the day and the service was excellent. Obviously a popular place given the amount of delivery/pickup orders that were being picked up.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-08-23
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le_bobster
Points +393
Very tasty - Edit
We had some drumsticks as starters, damn good. Followed by the special beef and chicken, beef had a very good sauce. Chicken was also good, more like fried balls, friendly staff and quickly served. Would definitely recommend, no hesitation when it comes to this type of cuisine.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-08-14
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bEzz
Points +2291
Delicious - Edit
Everything I have ordered has been fresh, tasty, and thoughtfully prepared. I could eat nothing but the green papaya salad for the rest of my days and be happy as a clam.
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villain
Points +9431
Good food, would try different things next time - Edit
The spicy soup was very tasty and flavorful, but just not spicy.
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greenkiwi
Points +171
Average - Edit
I have been in the US for a few weeks now and have really struggled to find any good food. This is some of the best food I’ve found since arriving here, although that isn’t saying much (as apparent through three stars). The portion sizes are generous and the texture and flavour is quite good, it’s just lacking comparatively to other similar places I’ve been to elsewhere. By standards of other places I have eaten in the US, it is very good, by global standard, it is quite poor. I hope that makes sense.
Read morePros: lots of options, good texture of faux meat
Cons: the rice (or dishes) tasted soapy, lacking comparatively to similar places
greenkiwi
I did order other food aside from the fried wontons, I just forgot to take a photo.
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KyraBeee
Points +25
No 2nd Thoughts - Edit
The dishes that I tried were phenomenally filled with flavor, jam packed. The rice, hands down, has been the best I’ve tasted thus far as vegan and before I embarked this journey. No 2nd thoughts, I’d visit San Fran just to try them again. Gave it 4 because the Mongolian was a tad bit salty for me. Everything still was good from texture to taste. Satisfied and exquisitely delightful. Golden Era is worth is & brings a signature stamp to evolving vegan
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Fluffykittens
Points +107
Everything is delicious - Edit
I order from here almost every time I go to San Fransisco. I love the gourmet fried rice! Their desserts are amazing too. I like getting takeout and eating it across the street at the beautiful city hall, although the restaurant also has a great atmosphere if you decide to stay indoors.
Read morePros: Desserts!, Filling portions
Humanbean4
I like this place! The neighborhood is sketchy, but the restaurant is worth the trip!
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kittenbehavior
Points +56
Spicy Noodle Soup Is Life - Edit
The whole menu is good. I'd eat it all.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-03-23
Pros: Spicy Noodle Soup is why I keep going back, Cold spring rolls are tasty and healthy, Desserts to go avail
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Chachachacha
Points +68
The best! - Edit
So many outstanding dishes. Must haves are “House Rice Claypot” (not other claypot dishes!), “Lemongrass Deluxe,” and “Crispy Sea Patty.” Absolutely delicious, full of umami and flavor.
Read morePros: Great, delicious food, Reasonable prices for an SF restaurant
Cons: Closes early @7:30, A few dishes are not great. But only a few
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DanielChen
Points +164
Great vegan restaurant - Edit
Incredible Chinese food. Real flavour and very nice staff. Dishes are well served.
Read moreDefinitely recommend.
Pros: It’s Chinese food but vegan :D, Clean, Staff
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BaileySchneider
Points +2272
Great atmosphere and good food - Edit
This place is extremely clean inside so they get major points for that!
Read moreMy non vegan husband got the fried rice and said it was one of the best he’s ever had! The rice was cooked perfectly and the spice on it was DELICIOUS. It was also a great size- we wound up having to take some to go.
I got the lemongrass tofu. It was good- a bit heavier with the faux meat. I would have loved it on tofu. The sauce was delicious and had a sweetness to it. Only qualm is that it was a bit pricy ($16) and came with 10-12 pieces on a bed of lettuce and shredded carrots and cucumber. It also came with a few pieces of broccoli but for some reason they were pretty cold. I wish for the price it just came on a bed of rice. If you wanted rice is was extra. Just wish it came with more for the price but it was very good. You definitely get more for your money with the fried rice though.
Staff here is very nice and as I stated before the inside is super clean.
Updated from previous review on 2022-05-30
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MikeFree27
Points +88
Put this on your list. - Edit
You’ll want to go here more than once to try different dishes! Dynamic flavors from a deep menu with dishes you can’t find at another all vegan restaurant.
Read morePros: Deep menu, Excellent Vietnamese coffee , Good Ambiance
Cons: None
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GBplantpowered
Points +2054
I CANNOT WAIT to go back!! - Edit
Everything I ordered was mouthwateringly delicious. I wish we had one of these restaurants where I live.
Read morePros: Service was fast and friendly, Food was fresh and delicious
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GrayHorwitz
Points +2430
Great fake meats! - Edit
Big portions and lots of options. Excited to come back
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veggies_4_life
Points +527
Delicious! - Edit
Big menu, delicious flavors, relaxing atmosphere, reasonable prices and portions. Everything I look for in a restaurant! They also have the best vegan Vietnamese iced coffee I've ever tried. My non vegan family was equally impressed with everything we tried! I would definitely come back to try other items on the menu.
Read morePros: Lots of options , Fair prices , Fast and friendly service
Cons: Parking (although you can get it validated)
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Tom8315
Points +324
Great Asian vegan food - Edit
So many options! Had Curry rolls and pot stickers as appetizers. So delicious! We had The Queen (tofu chicken strips on bed of spinach and the yellow curry with vegetables. Both very good. The strawberry cheesecake for dessert was a sweet delight! #Veganuary
Read morePros: Lots of options, Very tasty, Great service
Cons: Not best part of town but not scary
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Daniyells
Points +365
MY FAVORITE RESTAURANT IN SF - Edit
Seriously so many choices- you MUST get the crispy cauliflower
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Flore64
Points +109
Fresh and very good (service 5stars) - Edit
Spring rolls
Read moreThe Queen
Seaweed salad
Lemongrass…
Pot stickers
Thank you, we had a great time.
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GoodCook
Points +211
Superb food, lesser neighborhood and service - Edit
Everything I have eaten here was superb, I especially liked the ginger rice claypot and the passionfruit lemonade. The food deserves six stars, but the staff was often slow and unresponsive to requests or questions. The new 2021 neighborhood has many homeless encampments, and lacks secure close
Read moreparking, but inside the restaurant was clean, comfortable, and beautiful. Take a taxi or Uber. I would give 5 stars and come more often if in a better neighborhood.
Updated from previous review on 2021-11-12
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