Golden City Restaurant

Takeout: waited 45 minutes on top of 30 minute expected time. Customer service was not good. Food is subpar. Spent 50 only ate about 5 dollars worth. Nobody was at the front, so the walk to the back for pickup was awkward.

Wanted the flavors of the Chinese food I grew up with. This really hit the spot. Generous portions and flavorful combinations.

Food was fresh and tasty Parking: No problem parking

Golden City is the OG of Chinese Restaurants which has been in San Diego for decades from my parents generation. We had a family gathering with two tables of 10. We had to video call those who couldn’t attend. GC offered free wifi that I was able to use on my iPad. The kids table ordered mainly fried foods but our adult table ordered the below. We ordered too much that the lazy Susan ran out of room and had to use the empty table next to us. -Braised yee noodles w mushroom - much chewier than chow mein, mushroom sauce was yummy -Vegetarian chow fun - choice of dry or wet (gravy). I like dry but decided for gravy and never again. I like the char not drenched in sauce. -Mu shu vegetable - it’s like a burrito wrapped in thin flour tortilla. Came in 4 which was filling after one. -Salted fish fried rice w chicken - a must whenever at a Chinese restaurant -Honey walnut shrimp - a must -Fisherman style crab - only had one level of spice -Crabmeat & fish maw soup - very little crab and lots of maw -Peking duck lettuce wrap two course: first course came with crispy thin duck skin with baos and the second came with lettuce -Egg plant w spicy garlic sauce - had onions, bamboo shoots and green bell peppers, not spicy Overall, a nostalgic place for the elders. Food was average and came out quick. Service was exceptional. 3.5 rounding to 4.

Food was disappointing. Ordered 20 crab ragoons and only two pieces actually had crab in them. Staff was also rude about me picking up my order. Definitely don’t plan on coming back here ever again!

Thank you Jenny!! Had a FANTASTIC Birthday with you and Staff singing and cheering ❤️ Vegetarian options: Delicious Chow Fun noodles and Tofu Brown sauce

The worst Chinese food I have ever had. Soup was water, chicken was slimey, fried rice was not fried. Totally disgusting. Never order from here.

The service was great, the food is even better! Best Chinese food I’ve had in a long time! The orange chicken was delicious the walnut shrimp was one of the best I’ve ever eaten. The star of the table was the Beef with Ginger & Onion! Holly smokes that was the most delicious beef I’ve had ever! Truly a hidden treasure!

Vegetarian options: Esta rico