Stopped by Golden Era on O’Farrell last week with my favorite vegetarian. He was thrilled to have three pages of menu selections to choose from, and this alone made it worth the trip. We shared a Vietnamese crepe, lemongrass... (1 reply, last updated by Fine June 10, 2005)

Made my first foray into the world of faux vegetarian cuisine today. Golden Era has a lot of favorable buzz and I found out it’s well deserved. Started with the potstickers – No. 6 -$5.25 - filled with chopped tofu,... (7 replies, last updated by Ana February 2, 2006)

Dear raldo, Once again I am cast in the role of naysayer, and unlike my rip on the un-Peruvian Fresca I cannot suggest useful alternatives to Golden Era for the lover of Vietnamese veterinarian fare (those crazy veterinarians!).... (5 replies, last updated by Melanie Wong June 8, 2002)

Greetings fellow chowhounds, following is an excerpt of a review i posted on my blog about Golden Era, my favorite veg. restaurant in the city. For the full story with pics go to www.sfcityeats.blogspot.com. Golden Era... (4 replies, last updated by rae May 1, 2005)

Tried to post this this A.M. but internet was not cooperating... Anyway, Golden Era 2 restaurant sighting on Clement street, I think between 8th and 9th. It is on the same side of the street of the new Avenue G (formerly Pho Tu... (2 replies, last updated by Ruth Lafler July 17, 2006)

Used to work in the Livestock Exchange Building on Genesee in the stock yards in the 50’s (I’m an old chowhound). Ate at the Golden Ox many times and was awed by the size and flavor or their steaks. Now, have lived in... (3 replies, last updated by Darla July 5, 2002)

prior to opening the Golden Lamb. Everyone should eat at the Golden Lamb at least once. It is an experience of an earlier, more gracious era, and as far from Disney as could be. (23 replies, last updated by kattyeyes February 27, 2009)

I live near Golden Temple, but hate to go there for the same reason- very mediocre “suburban chinese” that is WAY overpriced. A dining companion of mine loves to go there because of good memories from a different era... (29 replies, last updated by Big Fat Moe September 15, 2007)

Your friend is basically right...It is a colonial era invention in britain. Been around for a while, but is definetly british not Indian... (4 replies, last updated by HungWeiLo January 15, 2008)

(Formatted with All Pictures here: http://exilekiss.blogspot.com/2009/05/end-of-era-airy-pillowy-handmade.html In this day and age in So Cal, traditional Japanese Confectionery might be considered an acquired taste. While Mochi Ice... (33 replies, last updated by Lau August 21, 2009)

How about Golden Era? (1 reply, last updated by Sharon S. September 29, 2004)

I won’t be long, because I’m really bad at describing my meals, and anyway, you’ve all been to these places already! I followed some recent conversations and researched past threads, and chose to try out the... (0 replies, last updated by LisaPizza January 23, 2002)

Golden Era is the Vietnamese place in the TL. Link: http://pengrinfoodie.blogspot.com (3 replies, last updated by jumbacat April 29, 2006)

Must go to The Loving Hut for vegan Chinese. It’s the best I’ve ever had. http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-loving-hut-san-francisco And Golden Era for the best Vietnamese vegan. http://www.yelp.com/biz/golden-era (11 replies, last updated by Zjefe October 23, 2009)

Love Cafe Grat, but it is small and tends to get crowded and may be tough for a group at peak hours. Golden Era (O’Farrell/Jones) is a terrific choice as well. It is a big space, the food is cheap, and they serve Vietnamese... (6 replies, last updated by rae February 8, 2005)