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Eastside - Golden Deli restaurant
7.0

Golden Deli

  • Eastside
  • $$
  • Quick
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    great
  • Perks
    great

Food: Diverse, value-for-money cuisine

Golden Deli's culinary offerings leave an indelible mark on diners, with creativity and freshness driving its appeal. The Yummy Pho and Bun Rieu, laden with flavorful goodness and freshness, are distinctive highlights. The spectacular Pork Egg Rolls are equally alluring, especially to those with the most discerning palate. The restaurant also gives colossal importance to portions, ensuring satisfaction, and satiation. Customer reviews highlight Golden Deli's exceptional value for money, achieved from pairing affordable prices with tremendous food quality.

  • Great Variety

    Extensive, diverse menu with something for everyone, consistently good.

  • Okay Taste

    Some found food just fine or ok, balancing taste with other aspects.

Top 3 dishes at Golden Deli

  1. 1

    Yummy Pho 🏆

    Customers rave about its perfect flavor, freshness, and savory broth.

    Yummy Pho dish
  2. 2

    Pork Egg Rolls

    Crispy, meaty, and perfectly fried; consistently superb and delightful.

    Pork Egg Rolls dish
  3. 3

    Bun Rieu

    Taste stands out with flavor packed, distinct crab and tomato notes.

    Bun Rieu dish

Vibe: Sterile, rapid ambience

While the food at Golden Deli succeeds tremendously, its vibe often falls flat. Reviewers often find the ambiance lacking stylistic elements and personal character, feeling it leans too much towards sterile modernity. For those looking to take their date to dinner at Golden Deli, they might find the speed and sterile feel off-putting for a romantic night out. Even with an extensive drinks menu, a sterile atmosphere and lack of buzz downgrade the overall ambiance.

  • Great Drinks

    Extensive drink menu with unique and delectable offerings, well recommended.

  • Okay Ambiance

    Ambiance modern and clean yet simple, missing traditional Vietnamese style.

  • Negative Buzz

    Restaurant feels sterile, too fast food-like, and lacks atmosphere.

Perks: Attentive service amidst seating woes

Despite the dismal vibe, Golden Deli does flaunt certain endearing aspects, such as its uncompromising service. Patrons frequently commend the staff for their attentive, friendly, and expeditious service. However, this is offset by issues with reservations and seating with distractions of long waits, confusing ordering system, and crammed outdoor seating contributing to a less favourable experience. Furthermore, the restaurant's ability to cater to various dietary needs and accommodate children adds a sprinkle of convenience.

  • Great Service

    Staff consistently praised for fast, friendly, and attentive service.

  • Okay To Park

    While parking varies, options include street, lot, or back; usually manageable.

  • Hard To Reserve

    Long waits, confusing ordering system, hard to find parking for seating.