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.

$7.75

Cha Cio

Imperial roll with pork, shrimp, mushroom, taro, jicama, glass noodles.

$9.75

Banh Cuon Thit Nuong

Rice rolls with grilled lemongrass pork, mint, shallots.

$8.25

Bi Cuon

Shredded pork rolls with vermicelli, mint.

$6.75

Goi Du Du Tom

Green papaya salad with shrimp.

$9.25

Goi Ngo Sen

Lotus stem salad with pig ears, shrimp, carrots, bell pepper, mint.

$9.25

Goi Ga

Chicken cabbage, salad with carrots, mint, peanuts.

$9.25

Banh Xeo

Vietnamese crepe with shrimp, calamari, pork, bean sprouts, onions.

$13.25

Muc Chien Gion

Fried calamari.

$9.25

Tau Hu KY

Shrimp cake.

$9.95

Bo Tai Chanh

Vietnamese rare beef salad.

$14.75

Tom Cuon

Shrimp egg rolls.

$10.75

Canh Ga Chien

Grilled chicken wings.

$11.25

Pho Dac Biet

Combination of rare steak, flank, brisket, tripe, tendon, meatballs.

$11.00

Pho Tai

Rare steak.

$11.00

Pho Tai and Nam

Rare steak and flank.

$11.00

Pho Tai and Chin

Rare steak and brisket.

$11.00

Pho Tai and Sach

Rare steak and tripe.

$11.00

Pho Tai and Gan

Rare steak and tendon.

$11.00

Pho Tai and Bo Vien

Rare steak and meatballs.

$11.00

Pho Bo Vien

Beef meatballs.

$11.00

Pho Ga

Chicken.

$11.00

Pho Ga Long Trung Non

Chicken with chicken giblets.

$11.00

Pho Ga Ngu Vi

5 spiced chicken.

$11.50

Pho Hai San

Shrimp, calamari, fish, bok choy, broccoli, carrot.

$11.50

Bun Bo Hue

Spicy beef noodle soup.

$11.50

Bun Rieu

Shrimp, minced pork, tofu.

$11.50

Bo Kho

Beef stew.

$11.50

Pho Chay

Tofu, shiitake mushroom, bok choy, broccoli, carrots.

$11.50

Bun Thang

Shredded egg, chicken, pork in hanoi style. (Noodles used is Vermicelli)

$10.30

Bun Mam

Vietnamese gumbo (shrimp, fish, grilled pork).

$10.30

Hu Tieu Ca

Vietnamese fish noodle soup.

$11.50

Pho-Noodle Soup

Bun-Vermicelli

Banh Uot

Rice noodle sheets, fancy pork, bean sprouts, mint, shallot.

$11.75

Bun Thit Nuong Cha Gio

Grilled pork and imperial rolls.

$11.75

Bun Tom Thit Nuong

Grilled shrimp and pork.

$11.75

Bun Ga Nuong Cha Gio

Grilled 5 spiced chicken and imperial rolls.

$11.75

Bun Bo Nuong Cha Gio

Grilled beef and imperial rolls.

$11.75

Bun Ga Xao Sa

Chicken. Stir fried lemongrass chicken with onions.

$12.75

Bun Chay

Lemongrass tofu, shiitake mushrooms, onions, and imperial rolls.

$12.75

Com Bo Luc Lac

Shaken beef, house marinade, red, and green bell pepper, onion, potato and side watercress salad.

$15.00

Com Tam Dac Biet

Pork chop, shredded pork, egg cake, shrimp cake, imperial. Served with broken rice.

$14.25

Com Tam Suong Trung

Pork chop and fried egg, served with broken rice.

$12.75

Com Ga Ngu Vi

5-spiced chicken.

$12.75

Com Bo Nuong

Grilled lemongrass beef.

$12.75

Com Ga Xao Sa

Stir fried lemongrass chicken.

$13.25

Com Bo Xao Sa

Stir fried lemongrass beef.

$13.25

Com Xao Hai San

Stir fried shrimp, calamari, fish, bok choy, carrots.

$13.75

Com Xao Chay

Stir fried tofu, shiitake mushroom, bok choy, broccoli, carrot.

$12.75

Tau Hu Xao Xa

Clay pot special tofu.

$11.50

Bo CA Tim Kho to

Eggplant and beef stir fried with garlic, scallions, basil.

$12.75

Canh Chua Ca

Sour soup with catfish, bean sprouts, shallots, garlic tamarind, tomatoes, okra and bac ha.

$13.25

CA Kho to

Basa fish, garlic, scallions, shallot, caramel fish sauce.

$12.25

Tom Kho to

Shrimp, garlic, scallions, shallot, crab paste.

$12.25

Com Bo Xao Dau Que

String beans with beef.

$12.75

Com Ga Xao Dau Que

String beans with chicken.

$12.75

Com-Rice Plates

Kids Menu

Kids Pho Ga

Chicken pho.

$7.99

Kids Pho Tai

Beef pho.

$7.99

Kids Pho Bo Vien

Meatball pho.

$7.99

Kids Banh Pho

Side of rice noodle.

$6.99

Side of Garlic Sauteed Bok Choy

$6.99

Side of Steamed Rice

$2.50

Side of Garlic Noodles

$6.99

Side of Fried Egg

$2.50

Side of Wagyu Steak

$4.50

Side of Beef Meatball

$4.50

Side of Chicken

$4.50

Side of Chicken Giblet

$4.50

Side of Pork Chops

$6.00

Side of 5-spiced Chicken

$7.00

Side Orders

Beverages

Vietnamese Ice Coffee

$4.00

Hot Coffee

$4.00

Thai Ice Tea

$4.00

Soy Milk

$2.00

Soda

Coke, Diet Coke, Pepsi, Sunkist, 7up, Sprite, etc)

$1.50

Snapple

Fruit punch, Kiwi.

$2.50

Fresh Lemonade

$4.00

Fresh Coconut

$4.50

Fresh Orange Juice

$5.00

Salty Plum Soda

$4.00

Bottled Water

$1.85