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...
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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.