Golden Lotus San Francisco Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Golden Lotus San Francisco, a hidden gem nestled in the Tenderloin, celebrated for its authentic Vietnamese noodle offerings. Here, expect a menu that sings comfort through classic dishes like pho and bun noodles. Signature bowls include the Pho Tai with tender slices of rare steak and hearty variations like Bun Bo Hue, a spicy beef noodle soup that warms the soul.
Appetizers shine with favorites like Goi Ngo Sen, a vibrant lotus stem salad, and Banh Cuon Thit Nuong, steamed rice rolls filled with flavorful grilled lemongrass pork. The clean flavors and generous portions resonate with patrons, often highlighting the attentive service from the kind owner, who makes every guest feel welcome.
Whether you're a pho aficionado or a newcomer, the delightful balance of flavors and warm atmosphere make Golden Lotus an essential stop in San Francisco.
Appetizer
Goi Cuon
Spring rolls with pork and shrimp, vermicelli, mint, peanut sauce.
Cha Cio
Imperial roll with pork, shrimp, mushroom, taro, jicama, glass noodles.
Banh Cuon Thit Nuong
Rice rolls with grilled lemongrass pork, mint, shallots.
Bi Cuon
Shredded pork rolls with vermicelli, mint.
Goi Du Du Tom
Green papaya salad with shrimp.
Goi Ngo Sen
Lotus stem salad with pig ears, shrimp, carrots, bell pepper, mint.
Goi Ga
Chicken cabbage, salad with carrots, mint, peanuts.
Banh Xeo
Vietnamese crepe with shrimp, calamari, pork, bean sprouts, onions.
Muc Chien Gion
Fried calamari.
Tau Hu KY
Shrimp cake.
Bo Tai Chanh
Vietnamese rare beef salad.
Tom Cuon
Shrimp egg rolls.
Canh Ga Chien
Grilled chicken wings.
Pho Dac Biet
Combination of rare steak, flank, brisket, tripe, tendon, meatballs.
Pho Tai
Rare steak.
Pho Tai and Nam
Rare steak and flank.
Pho Tai and Chin
Rare steak and brisket.
Pho Tai and Sach
Rare steak and tripe.
Pho Tai and Gan
Rare steak and tendon.
Pho Tai and Bo Vien
Rare steak and meatballs.
Pho Bo Vien
Beef meatballs.
Pho Ga
Chicken.
Pho Ga Long Trung Non
Chicken with chicken giblets.
Pho Ga Ngu Vi
5 spiced chicken.
Pho Hai San
Shrimp, calamari, fish, bok choy, broccoli, carrot.
Bun Bo Hue
Spicy beef noodle soup.
Bun Rieu
Shrimp, minced pork, tofu.
Bo Kho
Beef stew.
Pho Chay
Tofu, shiitake mushroom, bok choy, broccoli, carrots.
Bun Thang
Shredded egg, chicken, pork in hanoi style. (Noodles used is Vermicelli)
Bun Mam
Vietnamese gumbo (shrimp, fish, grilled pork).
Hu Tieu Ca
Vietnamese fish noodle soup.
Pho-Noodle Soup
Bun-Vermicelli
Banh Uot
Rice noodle sheets, fancy pork, bean sprouts, mint, shallot.
Bun Thit Nuong Cha Gio
Grilled pork and imperial rolls.
Bun Tom Thit Nuong
Grilled shrimp and pork.
Bun Ga Nuong Cha Gio
Grilled 5 spiced chicken and imperial rolls.
Bun Bo Nuong Cha Gio
Grilled beef and imperial rolls.
Bun Ga Xao Sa
Chicken. Stir fried lemongrass chicken with onions.
Bun Chay
Lemongrass tofu, shiitake mushrooms, onions, and imperial rolls.
Com Bo Luc Lac
Shaken beef, house marinade, red, and green bell pepper, onion, potato and side watercress salad.
Com Tam Dac Biet
Pork chop, shredded pork, egg cake, shrimp cake, imperial. Served with broken rice.
Com Tam Suong Trung
Pork chop and fried egg, served with broken rice.
Com Ga Ngu Vi
5-spiced chicken.
Com Bo Nuong
Grilled lemongrass beef.
Com Ga Xao Sa
Stir fried lemongrass chicken.
Com Bo Xao Sa
Stir fried lemongrass beef.
Com Xao Hai San
Stir fried shrimp, calamari, fish, bok choy, carrots.
Com Xao Chay
Stir fried tofu, shiitake mushroom, bok choy, broccoli, carrot.
Tau Hu Xao Xa
Clay pot special tofu.
Bo CA Tim Kho to
Eggplant and beef stir fried with garlic, scallions, basil.
Canh Chua Ca
Sour soup with catfish, bean sprouts, shallots, garlic tamarind, tomatoes, okra and bac ha.
CA Kho to
Basa fish, garlic, scallions, shallot, caramel fish sauce.
Tom Kho to
Shrimp, garlic, scallions, shallot, crab paste.
Com Bo Xao Dau Que
String beans with beef.
Com Ga Xao Dau Que
String beans with chicken.
Com-Rice Plates
Kids Menu
Kids Pho Ga
Chicken pho.
Kids Pho Tai
Beef pho.
Kids Pho Bo Vien
Meatball pho.
Kids Banh Pho
Side of rice noodle.
Side of Garlic Sauteed Bok Choy
Side of Steamed Rice
Side of Garlic Noodles
Side of Fried Egg
Side of Wagyu Steak
Side of Beef Meatball
Side of Chicken
Side of Chicken Giblet
Side of Pork Chops
Side of 5-spiced Chicken
Side Orders
Beverages
Vietnamese Ice Coffee
Hot Coffee
Thai Ice Tea
Soy Milk
Soda
Coke, Diet Coke, Pepsi, Sunkist, 7up, Sprite, etc)
Snapple
Fruit punch, Kiwi.