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Golden King - Reviews

757 Clay St, 94113 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
266

Reviews

66.2%

Satisfaction

67

negative

23

neutral

176

positive

What people say about Golden King

Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Short (6–15 min.)
Noise Level
  • Moderate
Alzila
Review date: 08/01/2025
9
Authentic Pho and Welcoming Staff
I've visited this restaurant many times, often for a quick bite or for dinner after a basketball session. They serve authentic pho and a variety of Vietnamese dishes, including rice plates and shareable items. The staff are incredibly welcoming, well-trained, and understanding, ensuring I've never had any issues during my visits. Everything is made to order, which I appreciate, and I don't mind the wait as I'm a patient person. I highly recommend this place to all pho lovers, whether you need a quick meal or have limited time. I'll definitely be back to try their other delicious options.
  • pho9
  • Vietnamese dishes8
  • staff10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Wait Time
  • Long (31+ min.)
A R.
Review date: 02/12/2025
1
Restaurant Closed Despite Listings
I tried to visit this restaurant in January 2025, but it appears to be closed, even though online listings say otherwise. The windows were covered with cardboard and curtains, with no sign indicating they were out of business. I waited until the posted dinner service time, but nothing happened. I tried calling the number listed on Google, and there was no answer. A neighboring shop confirmed they were closed. It was very frustrating and disappointing. If they are permanently closed, they should update their information.
  • online listings2
  • posted dinner service time1
  • number listed on Google1
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Long (31+ min.)
Berenice P.
Review date: 11/04/2024
1
Terrible Service and Food
My experience at this restaurant was quite negative. The service was terrible, with a particularly rude staff member. Despite the restaurant being empty except for us, the wait time for our food was excessively long. Furthermore, the food itself was also terrible.
  • service1
  • woman1
  • long time to serve1
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Family Dinner
Group Type
  • Family
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Wait Time
  • Long (31+ min.)
Freya Y. G. A.
Review date: 11/04/2024
1
Terrible Service, Avoid This Place!
‼️I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE‼️ My experience was terrible. The service is rude, and the employees make you wait a long time for food even when the place is empty. They also messed up a family member's order and did not offer a refund or replace the food. The food quality and atmosphere were also rated poorly (1/5).
  • service1
  • employees1
  • wait a long time for food1
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Group Type
  • Couple
Group Size
  • Couple
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Yiceth P.
Review date: 08/19/2024
1
Horrible Experience with Spoiled Pork
My husband and I went for lunch and ordered two dishes. We had fried chicken, pork chop, rice, and an extra egg. Unfortunately, when we started eating, the pork was totally damaged. When we informed the staff, they suggested we eat the chicken and rice, but we had lost our appetite. We offered to pay for one dish and the drinks, but they refused. The situation escalated, and they became aggressive and rude, even calling the police. A man came out, took the pork from our plates, ate a piece, and insisted we pay, stating, 'This is not Latin America, this is America. ' It's crucial to eat food in good condition, especially pork, as it's delicate and can be harmful if spoiled. I do not recommend eating here, and there were many other issues not worth mentioning.
  • pork1
  • staff1
  • payment1
Visit Type
  • Regular Visit
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Zenna K.
Review date: 07/26/2024
9
Delicious Pho, Great Value!
I miss coming to this place so so much! The price is very reasonable, and the pho is so good and comforting. My experience was overwhelmingly positive, especially regarding the food and value.
  • price9
  • pho10
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Sean Q.
Review date: 05/06/2024
6
Pho Quality Lacking, Service Just Enough
My experience at Golden King was comparable in pricing to Golden Star Vietnamese restaurant for Pho. However, for a large city, I expected better quality and quantity of meats, tripe, and brisket in the Pho. The service was just enough to feel noticed upon entering and before leaving. The seating is plentiful, and the menu offers a variety of entree choices like curries and Bun Bo Hue.
  • service5
  • seating7
  • menu7
  • Pho3
  • meats, tripe and brisket3
Visit Type
  • Solo Dining
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Noise Level
  • Quiet
YJ K.
Review date: 04/11/2024
7
Good Food, Oddly Empty
My experience at the restaurant was a bit unusual. We were the only ones dining in on a Saturday night, which seemed a bit odd. However, the food tasted good and the portions were good.
  • food7
  • portions7
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Ray L.
Review date: 02/14/2024
9
Delicious Pho with Generous Portions
My experience at this restaurant was great. I enjoyed a delicious and hearty bowl of pho, which featured quality ingredients and generous portions. I highly recommend supporting this friendly family-run restaurant.
  • pho9
  • quality9
  • portions9
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
my L.
Review date: 02/14/2024
2
Soup tasted wrong, owner ate elsewhere
My experience at the restaurant was disappointing. The soup didn't taste right. I observed the owner and her daughter ordering food from other restaurants, which made me question the quality of the food being served here.
  • soup2
  • owner ordering food3

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