Golden Era Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Golden Era, San Francisco's vibrant vegan pasta haven located at 395 Golden Gate Ave. This restaurant serves up innovative dishes that celebrate plant-based cuisine with flair and flavor. Their menu features an exciting variety of rolls and wraps, from the crispy Fried Wonton to the hearty Curry Wraps, offering delicious layers of flavors without compromising on health.

For soup lovers, the Wonton Soup and Vegetable Combo Soup are comforting options, brimming with fresh ingredients. Don’t miss out on their creative salads—each one is a beautiful blend of textures and tastes, highlighted by the refreshing Rainbow Salad and Kelp Noodle & Cucumber Salad.

From reviews, customers rave about the flavor depth, generous portions, and the overall inviting atmosphere. Golden Era isn’t just about food; it’s a soulful vegan dining experience that keeps guests coming back for more.

Rolls & Wraps

Spring Rolls (Non-Fried)

8 pieces. Fresh rolls filled with lettuce, mint leaves, cilantro, vermicelli, bean sprouts, and seasoned tofu. Served with peanut sauce.

$9.50

Avocado Rolls

Fresh rolls filled with lettuce, spinach, avocado, cucumber, tomato, and herbs

$9.50

Fried Wonton

5 pieces. Fried wonton stuffed with tofu, soy protein, and jicama.

$8.00

Golden Rolls

3 pieces. Traditional fried egg-less rolls filled with vegetables and tofu.

$8.00

Pot Stickers

5 pieces. Fried dumplings filled with tofu, cabbage, jicama, spinach, and ginger.

$9.25

Mushu Rolls

4 pieces. Raw cabbage, carrot, avocado, and soy protein wrapped in paratha.

$10.25

Vegetable Fu Young

Crispy vegetable patty served with tasty onion gravy

$9.00

Steamed Bun

$6.25

Drumsticks

3 pieces. Fried soy "chicken" served with spicy sauce.

$9.00

Asian Wraps

Marinated soy protein slices wrapped in paratha with onion, lettuce, greens, and cucumber

$11.00

Curry Wraps

Curry soy protein wrapped in paratha with lettuce, green, and onion

$11.00

Sweet Potato Fries

$6.00

Spicy Sweet & Sour Soup

Traditional Vietnamese spicy hot pot with tofu, protein, pineapple, celery, tomato, bean sprouts, and okras in tamarind and fresh herbs base

$14.00

Wonton Soup

Stuffed steamed wonton and fresh vegetables in vegetable broth

$12.00

Vegetable Combo Soup

Hot pot with seasonal fresh vegetables, tofu, mushroom, and soy protein

$13.50

Spinach Tofu Soup

Spinach, carrot, tofu, mushroom, and onion

$12.00

Soups

Salads

Papaya Salad

Fresh green papaya, soy protein, carrot, fresh basil, and peanuts in spicy vinaigrette sauce

$11.00

Quinoa Salad

Romaine lettuce, quinoa, bean, corn, avocado, kale, bell peppers, cucumber, tomato, and almonds

$12.00

Tofu Salad

Shredded cabbage, lettuce, seasoned tofu, carrot, mint, sesame seeds, and peanuts tossed in plum vinaigrette

$10.75

Rainbow Salad

Romaine lettuce, carrot, cucumber, tomato, roasted corn, onion, and tofu in spicy peanut dressing and fried wonton chips

$11.00

Kale Salad

Spinach, kale, bell peppers, corn, onion, jicama, and caramelized protein

$12.75

Seaweed Salad

Romaine lettuce, seaweed, tofu, bean sprouts, carrot, sesame seeds, and peanuts

$11.00

Kelp Noodle & Cucumber Salad

Kelp, cucumber, spicy jerky, bell peppers, carrot, herbs, sesame seeds, and peanuts

$12.00

Tomato Noodle Soup

Vermicelli, tomato, soy protein, tofu, gluten, vegetables, cilantro, and onion in vegetable broth

$13.00

Golden Era Noodle Soup

Rice noodles, vegetables, tofu, soy protein, onion, and cilantro in vegetable broth

$13.00

Pho

A popular Vietnamese noodle soup with tofu, soy protein, onion, cilantro, bean sprouts, and fresh basil

$13.00

Spicy Noodle Soup

Spicy noodle soup from central Vietnam with tofu, gluten, soy protein, lemongrass, chili, bean sprouts, onion, cilantro, and fresh basil

$13.00

Pan Fried Chowfun

Stir-fried rice noodles with fresh vegetables, tofu, soy protein, and mushroom

$13.50

Stir-Fried Vegetable Chowmein

Stir-fried wheat noodles with fresh vegetables, tofu, soy protein, and mushroom

$13.50

Bird Nest

Crispy wheat noodles with fresh vegetables, tofu, soy protein, and mushroom

$13.50

Garden Vermicelli

Vermicelli, lettuce, bean sprouts, cucumber, mint, cilantro, soy protein, seasoned tofu, fried eggless rolls, and peanuts

$13.95

Wonton Noodle Soup

Crispy stuffed wonton, tofu, gluten, wheat noodle, onion, cilantro, and vegetables

$13.50

Gourmet Vegetable Noodle

Wheat noodles, sauteed tofu, soy protein, vegetables, onion, and cilantro

$15.00

Pad Thai

Rice noodles, bean sprouts, onion, protein stir-fried in spicy sauce and top with peanuts

$13.50

Noodles

Authentic Dishes

Bánh Xèo

Famous Vietnamese crepe filled with tofu, mushroom, bean sprouts, jicama, and onion. Served with fresh lettuce and herbs.

$14.00

Sai Gon Rice Plate

Seasoned shredded tofu, soy protein, and tofu cake served over rice with a side salad

$13.50

Royal Fried Rice

Fried brown rice with tofu, soy protein, vegetables, and seaweed

$13.50

Gourmet Fried Rice

Fried rice with tofu, soy protein, and mixed vegetables

$13.50

Indian Fried Rice

Coconut curry fried rice with tofu, soy protein, mixed vegetables

$13.50

Spicy Thai Fried Rice

Fried rice with tofu, soy protein, vegetables, basil, and spices

$13.50

Rice Plates

Entrees

Chinese Sweet & Sour

Traditional dish with battered fried soy protein, pineapple, onion, and bell peppers

$13.50

Miso Kale

Steamed kale served with ginger miso dressing and sesame seeds

$13.50

Sweet Orange

Batter-fried soy-protein cooked in sweet and sour orange sauce

$13.50

Sauteed Jalapeno Tofu

Deep-fried tofu sauteed with onion and bell peppers

$14.00

Spicy Mongolian Delight

Slices of soy protein, bell peppers, and onion in spicy sweet sauce

$13.50

Spicy Lemongrass Tofu

Deep-fried tofu topped with spicy lemongrass

$14.00

Spicy Sweet Potato Curry

Japanese sweet potato, onion, garbanzo beans, and soy protein pieces in yellow coconut curry sauce

$14.50

Vegetable Deluxe

Seasonal fresh vegetables stir-fried with tofu in ginger garlic sauce

$13.00

Spicy Sauteed Green Bean

Green bean, onion, and tofu sauteed in spicy garlic sauce

$13.50

Spicy Kung Pao

Soy protein, celery, onion, zucchini, peanuts, and bell peppers sauteed in spicy kung pao sauce

$14.50

Stir-Fried Broccoli

Broccoli, slices of soy protein, black mushroom, onion, carrot stir-fried with garlic sauce

$13.50

Sauteed Basil Eggplant & Mushroom

Tofu, mushroom, and eggplant sauteed with chef's special basil sauce with sesame seeds

$13.95

Crispy Sea Patty

Crispy soy "fish" served with ginger sauce

$17.00

Mama's Claypot

Combo of fried tofu, eggplant, soy "fish" cooked in house special sauce

$14.00

Spicy Asian Stew

Soy protein, sweet potato, daikon, and carrot cooked in Asian spices and basil

$14.00

Claypots

Specialties

Lemongrass Deluxe

Golden Era's most popular dish of spicy gourmet lemongrass soy "chicken". Served with steamed broccoli.

$15.95

House Rice Claypot

Shredded tofu, soy protein, black mushroom, clear noodle, onion, and ginger cooked with fragrant rice

$14.50

Crispy Cauliflower

Battered cauliflower sauteed with onion, bell peppers, and chili

$14.00

Chef's Tasty Treats

Chef's special dish of soy "beef" marinated in BBQ and garlic seasoning, embedded on fresh salad

$15.00

Curry King Mushroom

King oyster mushroom, onion, bell peppers, green beans, and cabbage sauteed in spicy lemongrass curry sauce

$15.00

Curry Okra

Soy protein, okras, cabbage, onion, lemongrass, and coconut milk

$15.00

The Queen

Soy "chicken" caramelized in sweet chili soy sauce, embedded in fresh *spinach

$15.00

Spicy Vegan "Shrimp"

Spicy vegan "shrimp" sauteed with onion, bell peppers, and chili

$15.00

White Rice

$2.00

Brown Rice

$2.50

Steamed Noodle

$2.50

Steamed Vegetables

$8.50

Sides

Desserts

Strawberry Cheese Cake

$7.00

Blueberry Cheese Cake

$7.00

Oreo Cake

$6.50

Mocha Cake

$6.50

Caramel Flan

$3.50

Mango Sticky Rice

$8.00

Original Cheese Cake

$6.50

Pumpkin Cheese Cake

$7.00

Almond Mocha Cake

$7.00

Regular Lemonade

$5.00

Strawberry Lemonade

$5.50

Peach Lemonade

$5.50

Soda Lemonade With Agave

$5.50

Passion Fruit Lemonade

$5.50

Hibiscus Lemonade

$5.00

Lemonade

Iced Tea

Passion Fruit Tea

$5.00

Jasmine Green Milk Tea

$6.00

Hibiscus Tea (Non-Caffeine)

$5.00

Avocado Smoothie

$7.50

Organic Strawberry Smoothie

$7.00

Organic Mango Smoothie

$7.00

Organic Berry & Banana Smoothie

$7.50

Organic Kale Smoothie

$7.00

Smoothies

Fresh Organic Juices

Orange Juice

16 oz

$7.00

Spring Bottle Water

$2.00

Perrier Sparkling Water

$3.00

Kombucha

$5.00

Thai Iced Tea

$5.50

Organic Vietnamese Iced Coffee

$5.50

Black Sesame Latte

$5.00

Iced Matcha Latte

$5.50

Sparkling Apple Juice

$3.50

Beverages