Pho Golden sits in the Excelsior serving Vietnamese food built around two things: pho and grilled meat. The pho dac biet comes loaded with green onions and the full spread of fixings, with broth that regulars describe as flavorful and consistent. But the charred, grilled pork is the draw beyond the soup — it shows up in combination rice plates and banh mi, both built as vehicles for getting more of it.
The room is spacious enough to handle groups comfortably, and service runs warm and attentive. It's the kind of neighborhood spot people keep in rotation for easy weeknight dinners, priced fairly for the city.
The room is spacious enough to handle groups comfortably, and service runs warm and attentive. It's the kind of neighborhood spot people keep in rotation for easy weeknight dinners, priced fairly for the city.