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    Golden Gate Pho

    4.2 (255 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Vermicelli grilled pork with egg roll
    Heather T.

    I've been here a few times never disappointed. One of Pho spots my family goes to that's close by. I did wait awhile before I was able to order I waited 10mins. I ordered vermicelli pork with egg roll very satisfying. Service for the food was fast, staff are friendly and helpful.

    Appetizer shrimp & calamari
    Stephanie A.

    Food consistently stays fresh and full of flavor, especially the soup! The chow fun was yummiest of what we ordered. The basil beef could have been better with the garlic noodles being fresher. Service is friendly and efficient. Ambiance is always welcoming!

    Chicken plate
    Bee K.

    First time here and not my last! Food was so good. The vibes were a win with our server Destiny, she was such a gem. We don't eat read meat she found a way to accommodate us. She didn't have to. Just go visit check the times before u go.

    Diem N.

    If you're craving hot bowl pho or garlic noodles. This is the place to go in Oakley. The service was amazing even even though they were crowded. They got everything that we needed. I tried their chicken pho this time and it was a delicious. Highly recommend this will always be in my spot to go for a Vietnamese food when I'm in Oakley please stop by and help local businesses out.

    Pho 54. Pho Tendon with Rare Steak / Phở Tái, Gân
    Cora F.

    My first time here last night by myself. I love the Pho, spring roll, the place and their servers. I met the owner and he said, they have been in there for 3 years. They have one screen TV and you can watch while eating.

    Rare steak pho
    Margie L.

    This place is on the corner of main street in Oakley,we came here and got seated right away,noticeable some staff are smiley while other ones looks like they don't want to be there.Our orders arrived and they're all good,specially the mango smoothie.Pho is generous in servings while shortribs only have two small strips of meat.springrolls are also good and the peanut sauce is not watery.

    Olvr L.

    Golden Gate Pho absolutely lives at the top of the pho food chain. The broth alone deserves its own fan club--rich, savory, layered with flavor, and clearly made by someone who respects the craft like it's a sacred calling. Every spoonful feels like a warm hug from a Vietnamese grandma you didn't know you had. And let's talk about the *beef ribs*. They're not just good--they're legendary. Golden Gate Pho is the **only** spot in the area serving pho with beef ribs, and honestly, it's a power move. Tender, fall-off-the-bone, beautifully seasoned... the kind of ribs that make you pause mid-bite and question your life choices for not discovering them sooner. Portions? Generous. Service? Friendly. Ambiance? Clean, relaxed, and perfect for slurping without judgment. If you're anywhere near the area and craving pho, do yourself a favor--go to Golden Gate Pho. It's the kind of place that ruins other pho spots for you... in the best possible way.

    Large fried rice with strawberry smoothie

    We are loving this restaurant! Friendly staff, fast service. Very responsive to customer needs (refilling water, etc.). The restaurant is brightly colored and playing nice music. It smells wonderful when you come in! This has quickly become our favorite pho restaurant, and also our favorite soup in the area! The chicken & rice plate is very good. I really like the flavor and lightness of the fried rice here! The strawberry smoothie is tasty and seems made with very fresh ingredients. There are many offerings of pho bowls, in both regular and large sizes. All that we've tried we have liked so far! Very tasty food, nice ambiance in the restaurant- come check it out!

    Rare Steak Pho
    Kyla M.

    Good location with lots of options for parking. The ambience inside is decent, nothing shabby or dirty. I feel like they put effort into their decorations. Not the cheapest pho place in the area, but pretty reliable. I would say it's better than Creasian but not as good of a deal as DaNang. Very realizable middle ground though if you don't want to drive to Antioch, or want better parking. They put a okay amount of green onions, and a wonderful amount of thinly sliced onions inside. The meat quality was also good for the rare steak pho, which is a big factor. The service is decent, but nothing really stands out too much. We didn't feel rushed in our meal though, which I appreciate.

    Papaya salad and salt and pepper tofu
    Ed S.

    If you want a good PHO soup, I highly recommend Golden Gate Pho. We've been coming here ever since we moved to Oakley. The first time we came here, we fell in love with them right away. We tried their combo plate this time with an appetizer of papaya salad and salt and pepper tofu. The service here is excellent. We don't have to wait long for our order to arrive at our table. I also like the attentiveness of the person serving us. Their combo of grilled chicken is generous in size. It came with a few shrimp and an egg roll. You have a choice of their steamed rice, fried rice, or their garlic noodle. I've tried the garlic noodle with their combo and it's good The papaya salad is different. If you want to explore something other than a regular salad, you have to try this or the mango salad. It's a little bit sweet but I like the flavor and the dressing of the salad. The salt and pepper tofu is good. They serve the soft tofu and the salt and pepper have a nice flavor with the tofu. I enjoy dining here at Golden Gate Pho and will be my go-to place whenever I'm craving for PHO and a combo plate

    Chicken bahn mi and egg rolls
    Monica G.

    Solid Vietnamese in Brentwood/Oakley area! Located in a strip mall corner, not fancy but clean, plenty of space and an abundance of parking. The service is fast and polite. Ordered egg rolls and a chicken bahn mi (sandwich). The egg rolls and filling was dense for my liking, but crispy and not too greasy. The bahn mi was flavorful! I would have appreciated more veggies in the sandwich, so ask for more veggies inside!

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    2 years ago

    By far the best Pho in the area. This place deserves to be packed year round. I'll continue to come back a few times a month!

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    Food was good but service was not. It was not very busy, and they took forever to bring the check.

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    2 years ago

    Best pho in Oakley. Meat portion is lacking in the vermicelli for what you pay. However, food is good quality overall.

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    New place in Oakley fast attentive service during lunch, will be eating here again, fresh spring rolls, and the calamari was tasteful!

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    3 years ago

    Glad we have a Vietnamese restaurant in the area now. Food is always good and portion too.

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    Food is great. Place is clean. Crew are awesome. Our favorite is the grilled porkchop combo. Highly recommend.

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    Ask the Community - Golden Gate Pho

    Do you have party trays?

    Hi Gaby, Yes, we do! If you have any questions please call925-932-8686, thank you!

    Do you guys have high chairs for babies?

    Yes, we do.

    Are you on any delivery apps? I checked door dash and Uber eats and don't see you on there.

    Hi Erin , We are not on apps yet! Sorry for any inconvenience!

    Are the broths all chicken based or can we get a Vegan Broth option?

    Hi Mona, We have beef broth or chicken broth, we don’t have vegan broth . Sorry for any… Read more

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