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Golden Lotus - Reviews
631 Larkin St, 94109 San Francisco
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Price per Person
- 11 - 20 €
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- Quick Meal
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- Dine-in
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- Lunch
10
Awesome Food and Service!
My experience at the restaurant was awesome! The food was delicious, and the gentleman who served us was so nice. The restaurant accepts credit card payments.
The food was also described as '맛나요~~ 슴슴하니', which translates to delicious and subtly seasoned. The atmosphere and food were rated 5/5, and the service was also rated 5/5.
- food10
- gentleman who served us10
- credit card payments8
Price per Person
- 11 - 20 €
Service Intent
- Food Exploration
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- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Lunch
10
Fantastic Beef and Friendly Service!
My experience at this restaurant was overwhelmingly positive. The beef was fantastic, and while there are options for those who don't consume beef, I highly recommend trying it if you do. Overall, the food was great, earning a perfect 10/10.
The service was also incredibly friendly. The atmosphere was rated a 5 out of 5, and the food and service also received perfect scores.
- beef10
- food10
- service10
Service Intent
- Food Exploration
Visit Type
- Dine-in
9
Best Vietnamese Beef Roll Ever!
I've been visiting this restaurant from NYC for several years now. My experience has consistently been excellent, especially with their beef rice roll, which is incredibly delicious, unique, and flavorful. It's truly the best Vietnamese beef roll I've ever had.
While the neighborhood might not feel the safest, the food and experience are absolutely worth the trip. The owner is also incredibly friendly and kind, adding to the overall positive atmosphere.
- beef rice roll10
- Viet beef roll10
- owner10
- neighborhood3
Service Intent
- Food Exploration
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- Dine-in
10
Top Tier Food and Amazing Atmosphere!
My experience at this restaurant was incredibly comforting. The staff and the atmosphere were pleasant, and the food was top-tier amazing and bursting with the freshest flavors! Thank you :)
- staff10
- atmosphere10
- food10
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- Food Exploration
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- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Breakfast
9
Golden Lotus: My New Go-To Pho Spot
While many flock to Pho 2000 next door, my experience at Golden Lotus has made it my preferred spot. Although the portion sizes are a bit smaller, the beef quality is significantly better, the broth is more flavorful, and there are more herbs. The service was also friendlier.
A great tip is that they open early, making it a perfect place for a post-workout or hangover breakfast pho.
- beef quality9
- broth9
- herbs9
- portion sizes5
Service Intent
- Quick Meal
Visit Type
- Dine-in
1
Terrible Service, Automatic Tip
My experience at the restaurant was quite negative. They automatically charged my tip without asking, which was unexpected. Furthermore, the service could be the worst in town.
- tip1
- service1
Price per Person
- 11 - 20 €
Service Intent
- Quick Meal
Group Size
- Solo
Visit Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Dinner
2
Overcharged and Rushed Experience
My experience at this restaurant was disappointing. I ordered the Beef Stew (#31 on the menu) for $14. 99.
I was surprised when my total came to $17. 35, as this indicated a 15. 34% additional charge beyond the stated tax rate.
The server, who was the only one working, hovered over me with the credit card machine, making me feel rushed. I arrived at 7: 05 PM and asked about closing time, being told 7: 50 PM. I ordered only one item because of this, and it arrived quickly, which was good.
By 7: 30 PM, I was almost done and asked for the check to be considerate of their closing time. However, the server was eager to take my bowl even with food still in it. After I paid, I was asked to finish quickly because someone needed to clean the table, despite it only being 7: 40 PM.
It's no wonder the restaurant was empty, with only one other table occupied upon my arrival. Passing by the packed restaurant next door serving similar food, I now know where to go next time – definitely not here.
- Beef Stew5
- arrived quickly8
- additional charge2
- server2
- felt rushed2
Price per Person
- 1 - 10 €
Service Intent
- Food Exploration
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- Dine-in
9
Delicious Vietnamese Food, Friendly Service
My experience at this restaurant was very positive. The food was delicious and perfectly suited to Vietnamese tastes. The owner was friendly, and the restaurant was clean.
They offer a good variety of dishes.
- food9
- owner9
- restaurant9
Price per Person
- 11 - 20 €
Service Intent
- Food Exploration
Visit Type
- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Lunch
10
Incredible Thai Tea and Rich Pho!
My experience at this restaurant was wonderful. The atmosphere was sweet and cozy, and the staff were really kind. The food was really good, and their Thai tea is incredible.
I ordered the #21, and the broth was so rich in flavor that it didn't need any sauces.
- atmosphere10
- staff10
- food10
Price per Person
- 21 - 30 €
Service Intent
- Food Exploration
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- Dine-in
Meal Type
- Dinner
9
Delicious Banh Cuon and Pho!
My experience at the restaurant was very positive, especially with the food. I ordered the banh cuon (#3) as an appetizer and the pho ga (#25) for my main. Both dishes were really good, but the banh cuon was particularly outstanding!
The rice paper was incredibly soft. My only minor suggestion for improvement would be to include more pork in the banh cuon rolls.
- banh cuon9
- pho ga8
- rice paper9
- pork4
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