Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
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Reviews
forrest smith
Someone else here said that this is the best Asian food in Marin and after the food we ate I can say with 100% certainty that this is true.
Not that Marin is some paragon of authentic Asian food but I would hold this up against anything in the wider Bay Area.
Menu is simple, presentations are simple, but the attention to detail and nuanced flavors impress. The pho broth was delicate and aromatic, maybe the best I’ve ever had. The rest of the soup was layer upon layer of incredible textures and flavors that made a humble bowl of pho into a masterpiece.
The chicken wings were unbelievably rich in flavor and with a perfect cook on them. The beef ribs captivated, a perfectly balanced comfort dish.
And the banh mi. My god. You’ve literally never eaten a banh mi in your life. You may think you did, but you didn’t. This one may change that.
The pale palates of Marin drove them to drop the pate option, which is a shame because it’s the only way this could have been any better.
Until I found this place, I had given up hope of ever finding halfway decent Vietnamese food in Marin. We have been blessed with this place, so get it while the getting is good.
… moreNot that Marin is some paragon of authentic Asian food but I would hold this up against anything in the wider Bay Area.
Menu is simple, presentations are simple, but the attention to detail and nuanced flavors impress. The pho broth was delicate and aromatic, maybe the best I’ve ever had. The rest of the soup was layer upon layer of incredible textures and flavors that made a humble bowl of pho into a masterpiece.
The chicken wings were unbelievably rich in flavor and with a perfect cook on them. The beef ribs captivated, a perfectly balanced comfort dish.
And the banh mi. My god. You’ve literally never eaten a banh mi in your life. You may think you did, but you didn’t. This one may change that.
The pale palates of Marin drove them to drop the pate option, which is a shame because it’s the only way this could have been any better.
Until I found this place, I had given up hope of ever finding halfway decent Vietnamese food in Marin. We have been blessed with this place, so get it while the getting is good.
Andrew Zoller
Unbelievably good beef rib Pho, honestly some of the best tasting broth I’ve had! Awesome hospitality in a hole in the wall vibe. Highly recommend a trip for some tasty food.
… moreEssam Abdelazim
This might be the best Vietnamese food in Marin. Everything we enjoyed over here tasted amazing, healthy and fresh. The pho’ dishes are very tasty and full of flavor. My personal favorite is the Beef Rib pho’. Perfectly prepared with intentional balance between the broth and the herbs used in the meat cooking process. On the other hand, the Pan Seared Salmon is juicy and the skin is crispy. Even the spring rolls were fresh and delicious. The shrimp in the spring rolls were warm and cooked fresh. To be honest, there is nothing I tried over here that I was not pleased with. Everything was made with care and consistency. Thank you Rose!
I can’t recommend this place enough. Give it a try when you get a chance.
… moreI can’t recommend this place enough. Give it a try when you get a chance.
Cynthia Tran
Delicious hidden gem! We were visiting downtown from San Francisco and wanted to try this pho spot out and it was SO GOOD!!!! Nice and friendly staff, delicious pho, and homey atmosphere! We will be back!!!
… moreMariam Alaeddin
Food AND service was amazing! I feel like the beef rib can be so gimmicky at a lot of these places but they know exactly what they’re doing with their pho! Food was so good I got their beef stew and salad to go for dinner!
… morepompompurin
Hidden gem! Didn’t know how it would fare to Vietnamese hotspots such as San Jose and Orange Country, but it certainly surpassed my expectations. The Beef Rib Pho is one of the best bowls of pho I’ve ever eaten. The freshness of the ingredients speak for themselves, only aided by a good dose of black pepper. The Thai Tea was frangant and had the perfect amount of sweetness. Wishing the owners success
… moreDavin Leong
There are already a number of really good Vietnamese restaurants in San Rafael. How did we get so lucky?
Golden Era 1 adds to this line up and offers something different.
The menu is not as extensive or as typical as other American Vietnamese restaurants, but the food feels very home style in a great way! Everything I’ve tried has been delicious.
I’m not Vietnamese, but it really feels like you are having an amazing home cooked meal. The dishes are so hearty and comforting. Everything tastes like it was made with TLC.
I’ve tried the Beef Rib Soup, Combo Beef Soup, a special spicy Beef Soup, Beef Shank Stew, Shrimp Fried Rice, Grilled Chicken, Pork Rib Barbecue, and Korean Beef Barbecue. I’m pretty sure the last two aren’t traditionally Vietnamese, but the chef includes Vietnamese tasting herbs and sauces with them, and I really enjoyed the fusion.
If you have the Pho, the broth tasted clean and not overly salty. Just the right amount of flavor so you can really pick up the flavors of the fresh herbs that accompany the dish.
If I had a gun to my head I’d pick the Beef Shank Stew as my favorite, but I still have not worked my way through the menu yet.
The food speaks for itself. Do not look this one over.
*** Finally came back again and tried the Grilled Chicken. The flavor was unexpected and delicious! I’ve eaten A LOT of Asian food and never had grilled chicken like this before. This place continues to surprise me with their excellent food.
… moreGolden Era 1 adds to this line up and offers something different.
The menu is not as extensive or as typical as other American Vietnamese restaurants, but the food feels very home style in a great way! Everything I’ve tried has been delicious.
I’m not Vietnamese, but it really feels like you are having an amazing home cooked meal. The dishes are so hearty and comforting. Everything tastes like it was made with TLC.
I’ve tried the Beef Rib Soup, Combo Beef Soup, a special spicy Beef Soup, Beef Shank Stew, Shrimp Fried Rice, Grilled Chicken, Pork Rib Barbecue, and Korean Beef Barbecue. I’m pretty sure the last two aren’t traditionally Vietnamese, but the chef includes Vietnamese tasting herbs and sauces with them, and I really enjoyed the fusion.
If you have the Pho, the broth tasted clean and not overly salty. Just the right amount of flavor so you can really pick up the flavors of the fresh herbs that accompany the dish.
If I had a gun to my head I’d pick the Beef Shank Stew as my favorite, but I still have not worked my way through the menu yet.
The food speaks for itself. Do not look this one over.
*** Finally came back again and tried the Grilled Chicken. The flavor was unexpected and delicious! I’ve eaten A LOT of Asian food and never had grilled chicken like this before. This place continues to surprise me with their excellent food.
Zoe Riviere
This is the best Vietnamese food in Marin hands down. Very on par with South San Francisco levels of deliciousness. Don’t bother going anywhere else. I’ve consistently had very positive experiences here and I’ll be coming back again soon!
… moreSaul Godinez
This is a new restaurant in town. This is as authentic as you going to get to home cooking. The owner Ms. Rose is hard at work in the kitchen bringing her childhood dishes to live once again and is doing an awesome job at it. We had a combination soup, beef barbecue, and grill chicken, all delicious. The Thai ice tea is freshly brewed and not to sweet like you find everywhere else you order it. I highly recommend, it keep in mind she is doing a soft opening until she gets het staff up to speed. But we’ll worth the wait.
… moremartincib
This place really offers delicious authentic Vietnamese dishes. They made a great vegetarian ban mi sandwich for me (it’s not on the menu) with amazing handmade tofu. All the other dishes we ordered, pho and fried rice were really good too, and the owner are super nice too. Highly recommended!
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