"Despite the fact that it's been open for 40 years, there's always a line outside of San Gabriel's Golden Deli. The popularity here is understandable: the selection of comforting bowls of phở , crackly egg rolls, and other Vietnamese classics at this casual, family-run restaurant is the best in the San Gabriel Valley. The crowd typically looks like a combination of Vietnamese grandmothers, college students, and young families - meaning there's a table for everyone at Golden Deli."
"Glance around the dining room at Golden Deli and you'll notice every table has an order of their chả giò, or deep-fried egg rolls. The egg rolls arrive with blistered skin that shatters and gives way to a savory, minced pork filling. Wrap each roll with Vietnamese perilla and lettuce and dunk it in the accompanying nước chấm for an appetizer that refreshes as it satisfies."
"There are various phở combinations at Golden Deli - you can't really go wrong with any, depending on what you want. A favorite is the no. 7, which comes with thin slices of ribeye, brisket, and feathery tripe. The bánh mì makes for a great to-go order if you want Golden Deli for later. The barbecue pork with pork loaf arrives tender; the baguette generously swiped with mayonnaise, pate, and dashes of Maggi seasoning sauce."
Golden Deli in San Gabriel has operated for 40 years and consistently attracts long lines with a menu of comforting Vietnamese classics. Signature items include chả giò with blistered, shattering skin and savory minced pork filling served with perilla, lettuce, and nước chấm. Multiple phở variations are offered; the popular No. 7 includes thin ribeye, brisket, and tripe. Bánh mì with barbecue pork and pork loaf features a mayo- and pâté-smeared baguette with Maggi. Soda chanh balances rich dishes, and nearby Bopomofo offers inventive boba drinks. Visit off-peak or join the Yelp waitlist.
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