Redemption Song---Bob Marley Last time me and my beloved went to Golden Era we didn't have a good experience. I had previously gone there heaps over the years. It was time to give Golden Era a second chance after they dropped the ball on service previously maybe two years since we went there. They were on their A game. Service was on point. Atmosphere was just fine. We both loved seeing so many folks enjoying all vegan meals. Ahimsa. We ordered the Mushu Rolls as a starter. Four of them and recommended for tasty goodness rolled up in a parantha with avocado and vegan mayo with veggies. For our main we split the Spicy Sweet Potato Curry subbing tofu for the faux meat. Sweet curry with a bit of heat. Tasty and ample portions. We had this with brown rice. We were going to get another dish yet this was plenty for us. We saved room for dessert getting a coconut banana dessert that hit the spot in healthy goodness. Friendly service. All vegan goodness. Ample portions. Golden Era returns to our favorite spots to frequent in San Francisco once again. Redemption Song----Bob Marley Fade to mauna- silence. Exit music for a motion picture---Radiohead Thom Yorke is vegan!

My vegan friend and I came here early before the Hamilton play and it wasn't crowded at all. The place seemed very clean, nice and quiet with lots of Togo food drivers coming in and out to pick up Togo orders. Anyhow, we were seated right away in one of the booths, tucked in the side of the restaurant. Honestly, if we had more time, I could see us hanging out and enjoying our food and coffee for a while- catching up on life but the show must go on so we had a time limit. It was a cold evening so each of us started out our meal with a hot Vietnamese coffee. I'm Vietnamese so I love me some Vietnamese coffee, iced or hot, and this one was no exception. It was perfect and hit the spot. Highly recommend it for the coffee lovers. Our meal continued on with our birds nest noodles, a spicy Asian stew, and the spicy lemongrass entrees. They were all very flavorful and scrumptious!! I kept on wanting to eat more of everything. I love how the birds nest noodles are crispy and soggy with the gravy and toppings. The spicy stew was not spicy but that's okay, it was flavorful and good on a cold night. Best to be eaten with rice or baguette because it's a vegan beef stew flavor. As for the spicy lemongrass entree, it was my favorite and that's saying a lot because I liked them all but it's like eating fried chicken, it's delicious. I love me some fried chicken with lemongrass flavors. I hope I get to visit the city again and enjoy Golden Era soon.

So I did come back, true to my word, and this time I came with another foody. I'm happy to report everything we ate was memorably fantastic! Spring rolls appetizer were bite-sized went well with the house-made peanut sauce. Cauliflower special (Sp5) was plenty and each piece of cauliflower was mindfully battered and fried. The generous helping of scallions and jalapenos gave it a nice kick. Our favorite was the Sp6, the mushroom dish, the lemongrass turmeric base of it was sumptuous and we couldn't get enough of it. We took it home and mixed it with some leftover rice and quinoa, it was just as good the next day. We've found our new favorite restaurant in the city hall area!

Love it! Would definitely visit again There vegan cakes are super delicious and are creamy. The fried rice is top notch and the service is pretty quick. We had a take out from here but will definitely visit back for dine in sometime when we are back in SF

My colleague orders these vegan avocado rolls to our work pot lucks and I've been obsessed with them! They have an extensive menu on everything vegan from rolls, salads, soups, noodles, rice plates, clay pots etc. It's healthy Asian vegan food, what's not to love! I ordered the mushu rolls today which comes with raw cabbage, carrot, avocado, & soy protein wrapped w/ paratha. Soo good, Golden era will be a staple in my book, can't wait to try more dishes from them!

A vegan staple in SF! It had been six years since I last visited Golden Era and although I was bummed it wasn't packed as it would have been before, I was excited that the flavors were still top notch! I always suggest their lemongrass chicken (still personally my fav) but a fried suggest I try the birds nest after telling him how that was one of my fav dishes when an omnivore. It was great! Crunchy and gooey underneath with a mix of proteins. Saved room for a cheesecake and skipped the flan (didn't like it last time). It was quiet and quick service. Very clean and low music (if any). Happy that more tables got filled as I ate. Happy Munchies, @aVeganAndHer

I thoroughly enjoyed Golden Era Vegan Restaurant! It could partially be due to the fact I am newly pescatarian, but having the relief of knowing I can order anything off the menu is great. I ordered the classic pho and an avacado smoothie. The food came out quick, fast service, and the meal was fresh. We also ordered spring rolls for the table. The atmosphere felt clean and refreshing. It was like a twist on classic Vietnamese food. The price point was decent. I'd go again for sure!

My daughter went vegan a few months ago and until today had mostly been sticking to the plant-based offerings at already familiar restaurants. I guess she suddenly realized that she can't live on vegetable sushi rolls, falafel wraps, and tofu ramen bowls forever, though, because she asked if we could try delivery from Golden Era. Of course we had to order the most popular dish on the menu: The lemongrass deluxe. This was by far our favorite of the three items we ordered. Next time we'll get one order each so that we don't have to fight over it. It featured thin pieces of soy "chicken" fried with a crispy, spicy coating. If you like the chewiest, crispiest pieces of orange or sesame chicken you will love this dish. I thought it would need some steamed rice but it came on a substantial bed of vegetables and was a complete dish on its own. We also ordered the garden vermicelli, which is their version of Vietnamese bun. It had all the flavors we were expecting - tart, savory, sweet - with slices of a soy protein that reminded me a lot of beef, both in flavor and texture (not visible in my photo). Their meat substitutes are so impressive. Finally, we had the Thai fried rice. I liked that the grains had a slightly chewy texture. It was a simple and tasty version of this dish. We are excited now to try everything else they have. It's a big relief to my daughter to be able to order freely without wondering if a dish has a surprise non-vegan ingredient. Here we can work our way from the top of the menu to the bottom with abandon. We will enjoy the delicious challenge!

Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 So delicious and healthy. Also SUPER AFFORDABLE in the middle of San Francisco. Very close to UC College of the Law and Civic Center. Come here if you want delicious, vegan, and healthy food. Food: -Spicy noodle soup 5/5 fresh noodles and the broth is rich. - spicy sweet and sour soup 5/5 this is a hot pot so make sure to eat out of the side bowl you are given. So many vegetables and fiber in this dish.