Golden Era 1

San Rafael, CA · Vietnamese restaurant

Rating
4.9/5
★★★★★ 4.9
Reviews
20
Rank in San Rafael
#7
of 226 restaurants
City Percentile
88%
rating percentile
Address
Golden Era 1, 842 4th St, San Rafael, CA 94901
Phone
(415) 480-6606
Website
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Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

Golden Era 1 is a restaurant located in San Rafael, CA. It is one of 226 restaurants listed in San Rafael. Its 4.9-star rating is above the San Rafael city average of 4.3 stars. It ranks #7 of 226 restaurants in San Rafael. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Saturday11 AM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 forrest smith · Mar 2026

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

★★★★★ 5.0 Andrew Zoller · Jan 2026

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.

★★★★★ 5.0 Kyla Lam · Mar 2026

Don’t let the lack of ambience fool you. Best pho in Marin, for sure! I’m mad at myself for taking so long to come in here. This place deserves to be way busier, I’ll be back more regularly to get my pho fix !

★★★★★ 5.0 Essam Abdelazim · Jan 2025

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.

★★★★★ 5.0 Cynthia Tran · Aug 2025

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!!!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Vietnamese restaurant

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