Golden Gate Chinese Restaurant
2640 W Baseline Rd, Mesa, AZ, 85202
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Address :
2640 W Baseline Rd
Mesa, AZ, 85202 - Phone (480) 897-1335
- Website https://www.goldengatechinese.biz/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:30 am - 9:00pm
- Mon : 11:30 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
Categories
Chinese Cuisine
The popularity of Chinese food in America can be adjudicated by the appearance of China Town in many major cities in the United State of America. The popular trend of ordering or opting for Chinese take away food isn't unknown in America. Chinese take away food comes to rescue when you're too tired from work or too exhausted to cook. No one can resist the temptation of eating spicy noodles, shrimp, chicken, beef or pork cooked in the sweet and spicy sauce. The cooking method of authentic Chinese food is a lot different compared to what is served in America.
Generally, Chinese use dark meat small bones and organs to cook dishes but this changes when you are eating American-Chinese fusion food prepared using white boneless meat cooked with broccoli, carrots and onions. Back in China, the food is less spicy and oily as they favor steaming and braising method for cooking the most popular dishes. So, if you have a taste for authentic Chinese food, then try finding a real Chinese restaurant in the city. You can also try the most popular fusion Chinese food like Pecking Duck, Chicken Feet, Hot Pot, Shrimp Dumpling Soup, Mapo Tofu, Wontons, Chop Suey, Egg Rolls and not to forget Fortune Cookies.
There are not many restaurants in America serving authentic Chinese food. A little research on Restaurant Listings directory can help you locate the best Chinese restaurants in the city. Chinese cuisine is continuously evolving, and you can find a variety of dishes categorized as the food for lactose intolerant, gluten intolerant, vegan, vegetarian, and diabetic friendly. So, if you have a group of friends with different taste patterns, save the hassle and visit the nearest Chinese restaurant in your city.
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Melinda H.
This might be my new favourite Lunch time restaurant. Very quick, fresh and so much food. Great value.
(4)Contessa L.
I am from the East Coast and this is the closest to what we get back East for excellent Chinese Food! Every other place I tried since moving here was horrible! Staff is super friendly and after going here only for a few weeks begins to recognize you! It has become a weekly outing!
(5)Lewis M.
Very tasty authentic food. Very well cooked and tasty, the garlic chicken is delicious. Some of the staff are less friendly than others and they have occasionally given me the wrong take out order by mistake... but overall a great place to eat. If you're looking for authentic Chinese food this is where it's at!
(4)Greg W.
Great neighborhood chinese restaurant. We've been going there for 15 years. Try the War Wonton Soup!
(4)shawn s.
Came here for the first time tonight and I am drinking the Golden Gate KoolAid! The service was top notch, also nice to see a place bring out hot tea right away with out needing to ask for it. Had the sesame chicken meal with crab puffs, shrimp and the egg roll. Wow! Will be back! Very warm and tasteful place.
(4)Mark O.
Spent a few weeks in China and My daughter spent 6 months there, so we were looking for a place to give us that "We're eating real Chinese food" feeling... This place SAYS that, but it is standard stuff. If you like sweet Americanized "Panda Express" type food (I like my Panda Express too at times), then this might be a place to go. When we asked for different dishes to see if they had any traditional ones we were told "well in China, when Americans show up they give you a different menu..." Those of you who have been to China know that frequently there are just a bunch of pictures of food on the wall as a menu, the menus you do get typically are in Chinese, and that the food you get in China tastes QUITE different from what you get here, unless you go to KFC or Pizza Hut.... Our quest continues - I'll post if I find one that is really great!
(3)Suzy S.
This is my favorite Chinese restaraunt in the valley. The service is fast and friendly and the prices are reasonable. The staff here is so amazing, I can't stress it enough. Very recently I called them with a sizeable order late one evening, only 20 minutes before they were set to close. They assured me that it was no problem at all. When I ran up to their door they were there waiting for me, order in hand, and greeted me by name! I have tried several of the dishes and I have found them all to be delightful. I frequently order take out and it never takes more than 15 minutes to be ready and is always fresh and hot. Eating in is equally enjoyable, the service is prompt, they serve complimentary tea, and at the end of the meal they serve a complimentary pastry filled with banana and dusted with powdered sugar. I've enjoyed the lunch specials on numerous occasions and they are awesome. The egg rolls here are the best I've had in a long time! Even at lunch the portions are very large, but are super cheap! The lunch specials even extend to Saturdays! Recommended dishes: Garlic Chicken, Golden Gate Special Beef, Mushu Pork, Pork Fried Rice
(5)Aly D.
i'll admit it: i've gotten old. i hate going out on NYE. i hate dealing with the drunk masses that inevitably have popped collars and think Pabst Blue Ribbon is the bombdiggity. sure, i could solve that problem by going to a friend's place to party, but then i have to drive home and let's face it, i like to get my drink on. driving home just blows. so, we have a nye tradition (in its second year) of staying home, eating chinese food, drinking, and watching movies. it works out pretty well except for the fact that we hadn't found a great chinese food place yet. enter Golden Gate Chinese restaurant. i had driven by this place almost every day since i moved here in December 09 and always wondered what kind of restaurant didn't have windows. i'm serious. the entire building = windowless. it looked more like a money laundering operation than it did a chinese food place. since we really had exhausted our chinese options around the area, we figured we might as well try Golden Gate for new years. hell, if it was horrible, we could always have frozen pizza. much to our surprise, we found that Golden Gate was freaking fantastic. we ordered the crab angels (crab wontons), mushu pork, veggie friend rice, and honey walnut shrimp. this stuff was like crack! i think we demolished everything. the honey walnut shrimp was a perfect combo of sweet honey and crispy walnuts. they didnt drown the shrimpies which was much appreciated. the crab angels kicked ass. you know how when you order crab wontons at places and they give you a metric ass ton of wonton and a tiny dab of crap in the middle? not this place. they were like sacks (crunchy, tasty sacks) FILLED with crabby cream cheesy deliciousness. the veggie fried rice was perfect and the mushu pork rocked. they didnt put the plum sauce in it and left it on the side so you could add as much as you wanted. no, they dont have delivery but the food is definitely worth the effort of take out or dine in. i might even have to try dining without windows sometime :)
(5)Jim W.
We were impressed with Golden Gate. We started with an order of Crab Angels. $4.50 for 6. They were plump and the filling had a much higher mixture of crab than most Chinese restaurants provide. We shared House Fried Rice, Triple Seafood Delight and House Special Chicken. The fried rice had chicken, beef and shrimp. The rice alone I would give 3 stars. The seafood delight lived up to it's name. I'm normally not a fan of the traditional white wine sauce on this dish but Golden Gate's is very nice. The scallops were done just right, melt in your mouth. The crab also was tender and cooked just right with no taste of fishiness. The shrimp was slightly overdone but still very good. The house special chicken was a whole chicken breast dipped in a thin coating and deep fried, then sliced and placed over a small serving of vegetables. The chicken was very tender and flavorful with a robust brown sauce. My daughter had chosen the restaurant for her birthday dinner and they must have heard us mention it because after the meal they brought out fried dough pockets filled with banana and sprinkled with confectioners sugar. Nice touch and very tasty. Our total bill was about $38, a great deal for the quality and quantity of service. An appetizer, fried rice and 2 entrees shared among 4 people and we brought home 3 boxes of leftovers.
(4)Sophia A.
Always my go-to Chinese. Crab puffs are amazing
(4)Joseph R.
LOVE this place! Been there for lunch/dinner maybe 20 times, and have had ONE below average visit. The service borders on amazing. Somehow they are at your table constantly taking care of you WITHOUT being disruptive. It's very tricky! The food is good, and the portions are generous. The one time we had an issue was simply because the tea came to us cold, and our waitress was having a seriously hard time explaining a dish to us, and taking our order (language issue). But every other time we dined there, it was amazing! The prices are so low for such quality/quantity/service, it will keep you coming back for more. I only wish they had some more variety insofar as vegetarian dishes go....Their menu could be from the '70's. Try it for lunch, the specials are a bargain.
(5)Anna P.
I grew up in an area with a high Asian population, so I'm spoiled when it comes to Chinese food. This place makes great food. Although it doesn't look like much from the outside, it's actually very nice inside. They even have an aquarium. It looks and feels authentic, although I guess I technically am not qualified to say that it is. The owners are very nice and the servers are happy to help and accomodate. I just love eating there - the atmosphere is very relaxing and the food and tea are comforting.
(5)natasha n.
I have been frequenting this place for years. Great chinese food. The food is always better if you go for dinner. Dining in is waaay better than take out and lunch time. For dinner they bring out fresh fried wontons and for dessert you get fried banana wontons and fortune cookies. Brings back childhood memories :) We always order the golden gate fish which is fried pieces of fish in a sweet sauce with toasted walnuts. It's very good, better than the shrimp version. The szechuan chicken is really good too. If you like it spicy make sure you specify that when you order. I always need chilli oil on the side. But the food is very good, I keep going back. Service can be slow, so if you get a hold of the waitress tell her everything you want at once, cuz you don't know when she will be back :P But the staff is very friendly.
(4)Casey C.
This is the only Chinese restaurant I dine at. I have been going to Golden Gate for over 15 years, and in that time I have always had top notch service and terrific food. The prices are extremely fair. I recommend this restaurant to anyone.
(5)Teri K.
Been back a couple times since. I just want to point out that even on their busiest nights, this restaurant remains calms, cool and welcoming. Warm and happy servers, wonderful food. They just don't miss! If there were more than 5 stars, this is one Restaurant I'd surely give the best rating to. :-)
(5)Matt S.
A great favorite of ours. Service is constantly friendly. Food is of excellent quality and portions are huge. They also accept Restaurant.com gift certificates. I highly recommend Golden Gate Chinese Restaurant. After moving from NYC two years ago, this has become our favorite Chinese restaurant in the Phoenix market!
(5)Joel L.
When i first move to an area i have a checklist...grocery store, hole in the wall bar, a couple great restaurants...one of which much be chinese. i was not let down by Golden Gate. Its a small dark ambiance which i love. The staff is courteous and by now know me when i place my order or walk in with new recruits. almost as if routine i order the usual sweet and sour pork *light delicious sauce with generous vegetables* crab angels, chow mein and fried rice. i love all of it. then just when you think you're finished, here comes the fried banana for dessert. unbelievable. every time i recommend this place to my friends, they take a look at the plain exterior and give me the sideways look. the if something goes down im throwing you directly in front of me as a human shield look. then they sink their teeth into their first bite of food. they they too become golden gate addicts. in a couple words? i HIGHLY recommend.
(5)J.D. B.
Sue and company have run an outstanding restaurant for 23 years in the east valley. Terrific Chinese cuisine, in a very pleasant sit down setting. You will not find better service at any restaurant, anywhere. Not sure what "pretty standard" Chinese food means; but compared to several other east valley Asian fares, including the major chains, this place is superior. Plus, if you're going to gamble on taking out Moo Shu, the dish that is typically created and rolled at your table, well, you takes your chances. If you like the occasional fried delicacy, try the Golden Gate shrimp; love it! Spend your precious eat-out dollars at locally owned businesses.
(5)Shane T.
One of my friends took me here after raving about their parent's passion for this place and how they have been going here year after year. Oh my god! This place is sooooo amazing! The owner is so sweet as well. It's authentic, delicious, and really reasonably priced, too. If you even think your left overs will make it to your house (or even the 101) think again. This place is just plain awesome!
(5)Erik P.
This place has been here for decades for a reason; good food, good service, good price. Classic old school Chinese, family run restaurant. Lunch specials are superb and leave little left to be desired. Winning.
(5)John G.
We have been looking for a good Chinese restaurant for years! Now we have found it. The food and service was excellent. The restaurant is comfortable and clean. We would recommend the Golden Gate to friends and family. You wont be disappointed in this place!
(5)Kristina W.
Sue still remembers us (as do her wonderful waitresses!) And the food was better than the last time we ate here too. I still recommend the Golden Gate Beef. My husband had their Kung Pao and was in heaven.
(5)Noah A.
We went here the other day because my fiancee used to go all the time with her dad when she was a kid. She hadn't been back in 15 years or so. Apparently, it's exactly the same, and the food was still pretty good. The servers were friendly, the food came out fast, and there seemed to be a lot of "regulars" in attendance. It's pretty standard Chinese food, but a nice, intimate atmosphere.
(4)Karl W.
Just did carry out. Panda Express is WAY better. Actually, Taco Bell is better.
(1)Cassidy A.
best Chinese food in the valley. I pretty much don't go anywhere else. I don't really understand what that other reviewer's problem is with the lack of windows? it's not like the place is a dungeon. it's a somewhat dim, peaceful restaurant. Golden Gate special shrimp with walnuts is one of the most delicious things to eat, ever. their hot & sour soup is bomb. and their fried rice is delightful & not overly, disgustingly greasy. this place is so much better than the myriad of stupid "Chinese" chain restaurants or nasty take-out type places. for realz.
(5)Jasmine C.
I have not had better chinese food since moving to Arizona. The restaurant was 3/4 full on a Tuesday night!!! With many Asian people. I thought in this "recession" that having a restaurant that packed was a pretty amazing thing. The service was superb. The food was overall yummy. I did not enjoy the greasy wonton chips that are served for free before the meal. My friend really like them though?!?! The hot tea was good. My veggie dish (something with bamboo shoots, mushrooms, green pepper, broccoli, ect.) and steamed rice was good. I ate every single bite. The free dessert (wontons filled with banana and others with plum maybe?) were yummy. The total bill with tax and tip for 2 entrees and 1 soda was $24. I left full and happy.
(4)J C.
Good Chinese food. I think Chinese food can be hard to find, and I am very happy I found Golden Gate. They also have a great lunch special-you get so much food for a great price! We will continue to come back.
(4)Mark L.
Been coming here for a long time for the happy platter. Food is always good and fairly priced. Will be back again soon I'm sure.
(4)Johnson M.
I really enjoyed their food. Their dishes were not prepared in the same 'ole "Americanized Chinese" food that's common around these parts. I really enjoyed the sauces and the food in general was very good. It was a very interesting experience for us when the power went out as we were enjoying our soup! The owners brought candles to our table and kept cooking our dishes (kitchen runs on gas) and bringing them out 1 by one! We all dined by candlelight and I really enjoyed it. lol We had Sizzling Rice Soup, Egg Drop Soup, Dumplings, Mongolian Beef, Sichuan (aka: Szechwan) Shrimp, and Crispy Duck with some VERY good white rice cooked perfectly... finished off with some fried banana. hao chi !! The service was very good and friendly and we enjoyed some time chatting it up with the owner at the end.
(4)Anna F.
Let me start off by saying: I'm a New York girl who loves her NY Chinese. Thick egg roles, big meaty spare ribs - you get the drift. After moving to the southwest I had to give up my two loves, real pizza and tasty Chinese... UNTIL I DISCOVERED GOLDEN GATE CHINESE on Baseline in Mesa! GOOD LORD! THICK egg rolls! HOT & SOUR soup with a generous amount of heat and spice. GARLIC CHICKEN THAT CAN NOT BE BEAT! And the owner, Sue, has been there for 23 years - her chef has been with her for 22 of those years. This is, far and away, the BEST CHINESE FOOD I HAVE EATEN WEST OF THE MISSISSIPPI. RUN, don't walk, to GOLDEN GATE!
(5)Leanne S.
Golden Gate Chinese is the most authentic Chinese in the valley that I have encountered. However, it's still not as authentic as I'd like it to be. I'm still searching!! I really enjoyed all the dishes we tried and found all to be quite flavorful. We were a little disappointed in the Szechwan Chicken as it wasn't as spicy as we hoped for. The Crab Angels on the other hand made up for it. These little guys are a flavor explosion! The Mongolian Beef, Chow Mein, and Chop Suey were really good. No leftovers to be had. :) The atmosphere was pretty much what I had thought it would be -seemed fitting. It didn't bother me that there were no windows. The restaurant was really clean, had spacious tables and excellent service!
(4)TJ U.
We have been coming here for years and years. Tonight was my daughters 15th birthday and this is where she wanted dinner. The first time she ate here she was 2!! The owner knows us by name and always has kind words for our kids...but I ramble...the food never disappoints. The Hot and Sour Soup is the best in town and I have never eaten a dish I was unhappy with. Our family favorites are the Orange Chicken, the Cashew Nut Chicken, and the Mu Shu Pork. They always serve hot tea to the table and the service is VERY attentive. Come it at lunch you will be amazed how far your dollar goes! Thank you Golden Gate for the wonderful birthday dinner.
(5)Tiemen S.
We've been coming here for over 10 years. I grew up in Europe where the Asian restaurants are far more authentic. Golden Gate is about as good as it gets in Phoenix. It's small and intimate, the service is fast and friendly, the food is amazing, the prices are remarkably low, and it is privately owned and operated. You can't beat it!
(5)Carina M.
This place scared me. It didn't have windows. :( I took my order to go. Did I mention this place didn't have windows?! I ordered their lemon chicken, pad thai (at a chinese restaurant?!) and wonton soup. It was ok, but not enough for me to warrant writing anymore on this place aside from... This place didn't have any windows!!! It was a bit creepy. :(
(3)Jennifer O.
So as I said before, this place has great garlic chicken. Delicious. I went back here last night and actually ate there (I've always gotten take out.. so this was a first). It is so worth it to eat there! They give you tea, which is good, and little fried wonton skins with red sauce... yum. So I got the wonton soup again and it was delicious just like the last times... I love their soup. Also, the BF and I decided we wanted to try their potstickers (So he has never liked potstickers, but they are my favorite part of chinese food. So I have not ordered potstickers cuz he won't share them with me... so about a month ago he decided he likes them, so now I can finally have them....yay!). Their potstickers are delicious!!!! They are all crispy on the bottom and still soft on the top and when you cut them open they have the juice on the inside, which is a sign of a good potsticker. The sauce also is good, not the best I've ever had, but very good. It is a bit spicy and has a few green onions, though more would be better. Then we had the wonderful garlic chicken. So the best part about eating in the restaurant is at the end they give you a little fried thing with powered sugar on top.... and in the middle there is banana!!!! So. Good. So go Golden Gate!
(5)Anon A.
First timers here, went here based on the good reviews. A big let-down. Maybe we just got unlucky like the other poster. We just got take-out (garlic chicken and sweet & sour chicken) and sadly much of it was bone dry and very tough. Rice was ok, but that is just the side. We couldn't finish either of the chickens, and would have sent them back if we were eating sit down. The servers seemed very nice, but we can't justify going back if we can't eat the food ...
(2)Jeff K.
It's okay. it's nothing like San Francisco food .
(3)Sharon H.
Def one of the better if not my best of the East Valley. The owners are very welcoming and its a nice quiet place. I'm a huge fan of fried rice and sweet and sour and they do both very well. I love the chips in the beginning and who doesn't love ending a meal with a fried banana delicious bite!! MMmmmmm Enjoy
(4)Michael C.
One of the better Asian meals I have had here in the valley. The egg drop soup is nearly perfect, the Kung Po Chicken is nice and spicy. My dinner date requested Orange Chicken (wasn't on the menu, but they gladly offered to make it). It was huge in proportion and well seasoned. The atmosphere is dark-smallish-old-school Chinese, and very clean. The staff and service is impeccable. The price is right! (less than $10 a person)
(4)Amanda B.
I rarely make it out this direction any more, but when I do, Golden Gate is my default go-to restaurant. Everything is impeccable. The decor is nice and the people are incredibly friendly. The fish tanks add a finishing touch to the ambiance and the overall darkness creates a relaxing atmosphere for an afternoon or evening meal. The food is consistently delicious. The hot and sour soup is fantastic. The portions are large, and it's priced perfectly for the service and quality.
(4)Kyle H.
Wow!...I'm going back! I was a waiter in a Chinese owned and operated restaurant in college, and I lived in Asia for a year, AND, visited both China & Hong Kong, so I KNOW authentic Chinese food. This place is the real thing. Not to mention great friendly service, and their water is definitely not tap water...It tastes great. I love these 'mom & pop' family-owned businesses. You just know you are going to get great food when the place is not much to look at from the inside or the outside, which means the ONLY reason they are still in business is really good food & service! I was surprised they were pretty busy for a Monday night, with several take-out orders. It is hard to fine a Chinese place that is open 7 days a week, and particularly on Mondays. If you don't like this place, you don't know REAL Chinese food, so just go back to your chain China Gate & Pei Wei crap! LOL
(5)Ron H.
On our first night in Phoenix, after flying in from Savannah, we opted to stay in, relax, unwind, and get caught up with daughter/step daughter, son-in-law/step son-in-law and granddaughter, Izabel. We had not seen each another in over a year. Take out Chinese seemed like the perfect way to fill our bellies with a minimum amount of effort or interruption of our family social objectives. Upon consulting Yelp reviewers and looking at the map, we easily settled on Golden Gate. We were not looking for gourmet or exotic, just good old fashioned take out. If it isn't already obvious however, we were hungry. Our order included egg rolls, crab angels, fried dumplings, kun po shrimp, Mongolian beef, sweet and sour chicken, moo shu pork and both white and brown rice. Every choice was well received although the crab angels, dumplings and Mongolian beef received the highest marks. One person thought the moo shu was too runny and would have benefited from more pork. Another commented that the chicken could have had more veggies while a third remarked that they liked the way the chicken and its sauce were packaged separately, thus preventing the fried meat from getting soggy. All in all, this was a very satisfying meal, with tons of leftovers, and all for just $56.60. An excellent way to enjoy the first evening of our long weekend in Phoenix.
(3)Emily C.
can i give 6 stars? reheated leftovers last night and they were delicious. not at all weird like leftovers can get. AND i was full when we left the restaurant with our leftovers, i didn't think i brought that much home...i was full again last night. i am so happy with this place! i will probably want to go here again this saturday night!
(5)Alison B.
Adding my love for Golden Gate. I live just on the other side of the 101 so it's either GG or Wong's for Chinese options (and Lychee Inn but I've yet to venture in). I strongly prefer GG after trying each a few times. My faves at GG are the sesame chicken, the crab angels, and the house chicken. The beef and broccoli is a family favorite as well. Takeout service is uber fast - usually about 5 minutes so it's good I live only a quarter mile away :)
(4)Heather S.
LOVE IT! Before my husband and I moved to Laveen we used to eat here once a week! Now it's a semi-rare treat for us. The food is always delicious (way better than PF changs), especially the chow mein and garlic chicken. The prices are super low and the waitresses, while they don't always speak the best english, are always really helpful and great about refilling drinks. If you're in the area and feeling Chinese, this is definitely the place for you!
(5)Kory L.
Golden Gate is very disappointing. I wonder how it could muster a 4-star average on yelp. I went there with my neighbor on a whim and a prayer. The place was clean and the service was good. The table top had a stack of about 4 sheets of commercial paper for easy clean up. The seats were covered in a plastic sheathe. The food was thoroughly unremarkable. We started with the crab puffs and teriyaki chicken skewers. The crab puffs appeared to have a decent amount of crab, but the wanton casing appeared old and stale. It wasn't served with any type of dipping sauce. The teriyaki chicken skewer appeared to be deep-fried chicken tenders with absolutely no teriyaki sauce or flavor besides a soy sauce marinade. They were left unfinished. The entrees looked like 100% frozen meats and sauces. They were absolutely artificial and flavorless. Simply heated to a warm temperature and served on "Golden Gate" etched faux-china. The place really needs to catch up about 30 years.
(1)Braedy E.
yeah, it might be a little eerie and kill bill-ish in there, but the food is fantastic. we were the only ones in there for a while so it was extra eerie..the service was alright. very ethnic and authentic chinese atmosphere, not so americanized. the pot of tea was piping hot but especially delicious. the wonton chips were a good start. we went with the moo shoo pork and kung pao chicken, both pretty good. the crepes that the moo shoo pork came in were so soft and fluffy and the meat and seasonings were spot on. the kung pao chicken was a little water and not as spicy as i thought it was going to be. but it had peanuts, bamboo shoots, and my favorite chinese vegetable, water chestnuts...mmmm. the big bowl of rice we got was delicious as well. and all for under $20. grubby good. especially for a city with lackluster chinese food.
(4)Mary G.
After reading all of the other reviews, I can't help but think that I hit this place up on an off night.(?) My bf ordered some kind of chicken, that was fried and served with a clear sauce. It was o.k. I ordered a scallop dish, and honestly, the sauce just smelled like something that was spoiled. It was not edible. I am Asian, I have consumed all sorts of things, so it was not the smell of the seafood, or anything like that. I have eaten Chinese in Hawaii, Japan and California. I do not consider myself a chinese food snob, as I have been known to eat at Panda Express on occasion. I really wanted to like this place, but I couldn't. Even the eggrolls were bad.I cannot comment on the service, as we had take-out. Sorry, Golden Gate....
(1)Brian R.
The fancy is in the food! This by far was the second best chinese food I have had (other place was in China Town in San Fran). I ordered the Sesame Chicken and it was just the right flavor, and crispy and not doughy. Very nice quality food.
(4)C R.
A friend turned us onto this place, and I'm so glad she did. We've eaten here multiple times and have never been disappointed. Our favorite thing to do is order the happy platter and then split an entree. We've tried a number of the chicken dishes--all are tasty, especially the garlic chicken. And now, we have fun taking other friends and family members here.
(4)Paul B.
Best chinese food in Mesa. My family has brought me here since I was an infant, and I am happy to say nothing has changed, not even the atmosphere! The food is awesome, I suggest the happy platter for 2 for an amazing appeteizer, and get a mai tai while you're at it. The service is perfect, never having to wait long for a refill, and also make sure you try the mustard. It will make the hairs in your nose stand up. I love the dark atmosphere, kind of like a dive bar of chinese restaurants, but never dirty. A great neighborhood chinese restaurant, and my favorite! Think of it as something you may see in the movie Big Trouble in Little China, but with customers.
(5)Nettie X.
I gave this place 5 stars cause, for Arizona, this is a great Chinese restaurant. The complimentary tea is awesome. The service is always great & the food is really good(not as salty & overpriced as others in the area). Super cheap, especially at lunch! My bf & I are used to NY chinese & Arizona doesn't usually come close. The ambiance & authenticity here are just what you get in NY. Unlike the other strip mall types around the Tempe/Mesa area, this is tucked away with a lot of regulars inside(mainly older folks), but the restaurant is a real set up with very sweet decorations(not saying completely tasteful, but very sweet). The only thing that ever surprised us was mushrooms in one of our orders & it wan't on the menu. Other than that, they're nearly always on point & super nice. We prefer the beef & brocolli or the mongolian beef, but we're moving our way through the rest of the menu. We love it! :)
(5)Helen W.
My BF and I were in town for the Insight Bowl, won by ISU, 14-13!!! We decided to try GG as we wanted to get away from the crowds for dinner. This was a good choice and much better than we expected. We ordered the egg drop soup. It was hot, not luke warm, had good flavor and bits of chicken. The dumpling order was 8 large pcs, with plenty of meat and the skin was thick and hearty! Very good and the sauce was just spicy enough, too!. The first dish was the Mongolian Beef. It was well marinated and very tasty with sauteed green and white onions. We also had the chicken with plum sauce. I wanted mild today and the server suggested this. I was hesitate at first because it said it had bamboo shoots. Sometimes they are added as filler to make the dish look like more food. This was not the case as there was almost no bamboo and no waterchestnuts! The veggies were green peppers, onions, pea pods and mushrooms. And there was plenty of chicken too! We were not able to finish and took the rest home in an ice chect! Definitely one Chinese Restaurant to try if you're in Mesa, Az!
(4)Jarod w.
I have been coming to Golden Gate off and on for about ten years ( I live in surprise so not exactly close) and the food is awesome. The service is awesome as well considering how few places you can go to wher your remembered at all. I can walk in after 6 months of not going and everyone remembers me and what I usually order. Also got to go celebrate the chinese new year there once. OH MY GOD real (REAL) chinese food not half the stuff americans order. My personal favorites are the golden gate special beef , the moo shu ( with tableside service...i mean come on who else does that, and the crab angels. The crab angels are to die for, they are so fat and plump here unlike all the other places grease filled triangles. these are little golden purses of crab so good who needs a sauce ( i mean who eats them with sauce anyways... if you need sauce for your crab angels they must be horrible .) if you call yourself a chinese food fan this is a must try!!!!
(5)Yvonne G.
It's great to walk into a restaurant recommended by Yelpers and get the feeling that it is going to be a good meal. Traditional chinese decor without being gaudy. Quickly treated to free tea and served crispy, fresh, non-greasy noodles. How attentive! Even the table has the traditional condiments right on it (soy sauce, real-hot mustard, duck sauce). Nowadays you have to ask for these as restaurants are cutting down, and the mustard is not the great strong Chinese mustard--it is a watered down type. Ordered soups: egg drop which had bits of chicken in it and wonton. The egg drop was very good and the broth of the wonton soup was delicious--the wontons lacked meat inside or at least one of the wonton did not have meat but for $2.25 each I cannot complain about a thing! Ordered Schezehan chicken,chicken fried rice and shrimp with lobster sauce. I wanted to try the shrimp with lobster sauce after the fiasco I experienced at Qwik Chinese Bistro in Scottsdale. You can read the details in that review. This one did not let me down. 12 large shrimp in a nice, non-sweet sauce with water chestnuts. Lovely and delicious. Made me forget about the prior fiasco. The chicken fried rice was a large, delicious plate of a multi-ingredient rice. Wow, and they added bean sprouts which i think really makes it even better. The Schezuhan chicken was made without breading and spicy just as he ordered it. What a great meal this was. With our check came the typical fortune cookies AND as a bonus, wontons filled with mashed bananas with powered sugar. These were better than you might expect. Such a simple treat and yet so delicious. They didn't have to do this but they did. The service was spot-on without being overbearing. I had to bag up the shrimp and lobster sauce that's how large the portion was. BTW, pricing is very reasonable and the service was impeccable. Thanks to all at GOLDEN GATE who made this delicious meal possible!
(5)kevin m.
$5 for a small cup of noodles which costs less than $0.25 in materials The hot and sour soup tasted like metal egg roles made of 90% breading crab puffs with no flavor over priced and mediocre asian cafe express is much cheaper and tastes better
(2)Caren T.
This is our go to place for take out. Everything is always hot and delicious. The broccoli in garlic sauce is delicious and the pork fried rice is amazing! The hot and sour soup is hit or miss. The broth is always great but sometimes it's just loaded with nothing but tofu while other times it has all sorts of goodness! There isn't much on the menu I wouldn't recommend.
(4)Howard E.
I thought I was trying out a divey Chinese restaurant today. It's in a broken down strip mall that looks like it was built too closely to the freeway. Funny thing is that it wasn't a dive inside. It was dark and a little plain, but the food and decor reminded me of East Coast Chinese places. Fish tank. Hot tea and spicy mustard on the table. Awesome egg drop soup, and the egg rolls were fresh and crunchy. The chicken & shrimp lunch entree was nothing special, but it came with a small pot of fried rice, which is another nice touch. Fast service. Reasonably priced. The place was crowded, and now I know why. I'll be back.
(4)Jody K.
So many good reviews about this place, but the food was so mediocre and service was not all that great.
(2)Dee S.
Dad's pick for lunch. The outside has no visual sign for entrance other than the bright red asian door. The interior decor is very dated. ..don't be alarmed!! Owners certainly could invest in the outdated decor and a good scrubbing wouldn't hurt either. Very busy for 2pm on a Sunday afternoon. So business is good! The quality of the meats are very good and the flavors were very good. The cashew shrimp was very bland. The garlic chicken was good, not spicy. Portion sizes were mediocre for the prices. Came with white rice, would have liked a choice of brown or fried. Service was excellent. I was very thirsty and my water glass was never left empty for long considering how busy they were. Will come back and try different dishes next time.
(3)Emily A.
AMAZING hole in the wall kind of place, my family's been coming here since my parents dated in high school, and to this day we still drive 40 minutes to our favorite restaurant. Incredibly kind staff, amazing food, great prices, and the best Chinese food in the valley. My personal favorite dishes are the lemon chicken, Mongolian beef, and hot and sour soup. When you go for dinner, they give you a plate of appetizers with a flame at the top so you can cook your own food, and there is a teapot with teacups on the table for lunch and dinner. After dinner, the staff brings out fried bananas with powdered sugar to your table. All of this is free! Make sure to come here, it is an unappreciated but incredible restaurant!
(5)Chris W.
I have been going to Golden Gate for several years now, and I have to say everytime I go the food is always great. If we dine in or take out food, is hot and tasty. Decor is a little dated, but that makes it kind of fun as well. Portions are good sized. Egg rolls are great, and so is the Hot and Sour soup. My fav is the Kung Pao chicken and house fried rice. Another thing I always look at is Maricopa County inspections. These guys do a GREAT job of keeping kitchen clean. Their inspections are always good.
(4)Eileen B.
I highly recommend this awesome place !! Our first time was to celebrate my daughter"s birthday. We chose the Mandarin dinner. Everything about the meal was amazing from the tea ,appetizers, entrees and beautiful decor. They have a wonderful chef!! We received the VIP treated as if we were the only customers. Food was fast, hot , and delicious!! The owner personally came to our table to see how satisfied we were!! We let her know we will definitely be back!!
(5)Terry B.
Worst service, unfriendly host,and owner is the most phony lady you will ever meet! Food not that good skip this place 20 yrs have proven nothing but they are all done in the business.
(1)C-dilla K.
The place is old but clearly has maintained an enduring spirit of excellence, especially based on the history behind some of these reviews. First time here. It's a cold day so I was going to order hot tea, only to be surprised with a complimentary pot brought out along with water! Yeah baby. My hubz liked the free chips too, but I saved my room for the good stuff :) So then we ordered 2 cups of hot and sour soup which was fantastic. Really warms you from the inside, and it had a nice after-kick (without kicking your ass). Also got the fried wontons- they weren't served with cream cheese filling so as a personal preference I might skip next time. However, if you like a little chicken or beef filling, these have your name on 'em! We shared the chicken curry. Loved the layers of spices and flavors in there, and the sauce was generously portioned, too. Chicken, bell peppers, onions, peas and carrots came along as the accompaniment to the sauce and the whole combo together was a win. Our waters were never empty. We're both camels so that's impressive. All these reviews that whine how outdated or dirty this place is are completely off. The decor strikes me as more vintage than "dated", and I didn't see anything that indicated this place is not kept clean. Haters gonna hate. But I loved it! PS- also, a great value for your buck here. Prices were great
(4)Orange Z.
We liked the friendly fast service and the food was sublime.
(5)Alex I.
The food here is really good and reasonably priced. This is definitely one of our favorite restaurants in the neighborhood. If you like spicy food, ask for the hot chili sauce to add to your food. We always get a few happy platters to split . They give you hot tea that's also pretty tasty. -I always get the hot and sour soup to start and the pork egg foo yung (PERFECT here... Some places Definitely do it wrong)! The ambiance is nice and the service is good- they're really friendly and since it is not too big, it is kind of home-y in a way!
(5)Randy P.
Ordered some delicious take-out from Golden Gate tonight. Had the Golden Gate Beef. The food was great and the ladies who served us were extremely friendly. They even gave us a free calendar! Such nice folks.
(5)Ryan R.
Possibly the worst Chinese I've ever had. I can't believe this place had decent yelp reviews. I feel like a stone cold sucker!
(1)Eddie A.
Lunch. Clean restroom, which is always a good sign at a restaurant. Hot Tea was fresh. Spicy pork was not to spicy but just right. Portions are perfect size for lunchtime price. The owner Sue is super friendly and cute. 1st time customer. Will be back.
(4)Natalie S.
Don't pay attention to any of the negative and critical reviews. I have been eating at this restaurant for 20 years. First, they seat you, bring tea and chips (sauce for the chips are already at your table when you are seated). My mom and I love their fried dumplings and crab puffs. Add red chili sauce. Delicious!! Try this restaurant, you won't be disappointed. My favorite dish is the garlic chicken with their amazing sauce and fried rice! Their fried rice is top notch! The food is absolutely delicious! Best Chinese food in Arizona! The owner of the restaurant is very nice and welcoming! We have known her for years. They place white butcher paper on top of the table cloth because of spills and to protect the table cloth. The decorating of the restaurant does need to be updated, however, it still has its charm. Booths are pretty low for those who are in the tall club. Nevertheless, my family and I enjoy the food.
(5)Sue C.
Hadn't been here in years and much has not changed. I like the fact the the booths and tables are spread out over several rooms (keeps the noise down) and that your meal comes with tea (piping hot in its own little metal pot). I was seated immediately for lunch at 11:30am and my order was taken promptly. You get a steaming bowl of either egg drop soup or sweet and sour soup with your meal. I got the egg drop. It was good, but not the best I have ever had. The meals also come with an spring roll (very good) and 2 small fried won tons (mainly won ton wrappers with so little filling I could not figure out what the filling was supposed to be) and a fortune cookie. For my entree I chose the Lemon Chicken ($6.75). This includes a large bowl of fresh fried rice and enough lemon chicken for 2 meals. I needed a to-go box and have plenty left over for supper. The dish has large pieces of chicken breast, battered and fried with a lemon sauce poured over it. If you get some of the sauce it tastes very strong of lemon. If you get a piece without the sauce then it just tastes like fried chick. I wondered if a little lemon zest in the chicken batter would amp up the lemon flavor in the chicken itself? Service is terrific. The restaurant is very clean (but I was baffled with the white butcher paper on top of the table cloth). Parking is close to the door. Oh, and I loved the aquarium in the dining area (it was very clean, with lively gold-colored fish).
(3)Marilyn M.
BEST Chinese restaurant in the Valley! We have been going here since 1988. We moved to Scottsdale 5 years ago and drive back to Mesa for the great food. Favorite Appetizers: Crab angels - filled with yummy ingredients, chicken on a skewer-delicious, tender, perfectly seasoned. (great for kids too) All Entrees are top quality. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Sue the owner is onsite 99% of the time. This is a well-run restaurant! Service is attentive and friendly.
(5)Nila S.
We tried this place because of the good reviews here and we were not disappointed. The food was fresh and flavorful and inexpensive. With a modest bill we were able to fill up and have plenty leftover for weekday lunches.The staff is friendly and professional. On our first visit we were able to meet the owner and she was very personable and accommodating. This is our new go-to place for Asian food
(5)Donica A.
Stopped in for dinner for the first time.. we were greated by Sue who must be the owner since she says she has worked every day for 28 years. She told us that she has all the answers! Started with hot tea and fried wonton (included!) And since it was our first time...crab puffs on the house!! Yum. So we ordered house beef and a shrimp dish. All was amazing and this is a must go to place! Photos added!
(5)Anthony B.
I really like this place. Good food and good atmosphere for dine-in. I've tried a few different dishes that I have enjoyed. Unlike alot of places lately their food has not been greasy at all each time. Appetizers were a little better than average and the soup was very decent. The main dishes is what I enjoyed most.
(5)Matthew D.
Some people have said that this place serves the best Chinese food in the Valley. Others say it sucks. I have an opinion between the two extremes. Being from the San Francisco Bay Area, I have had a lot of Chinese food of all qualities and types. This stuff was pretty mediocre, middle of the road stuff. The place really does have the look of a 1970s Chinese joint as has been said by other reviewers. They also have that little mini grill lit by sterno that they put on the table so you can cook meat on a stick (or burn it if you are not careful). They don't have that back home. . . Sure, I'd eat there again some time, but this place can't compete even with the average Chinese restaurant in the Bay Area. You will get a plate of quite edible food here for your dollar, will get good, attentive service, and will leave full--just don't expect anything special in terms of taste.
(3)Eric V.
Best Chinese food in Phoenix! The crab angels are amazing, both the orange chicken and sweet and sour chicken are excellent, and the fried rice is delicious! I have eaten here for over 15 years and never once been disappointed. Amazing restaurant!
(5)Zach R.
Came here 30 minutes before closing. Man This place was so dirty. Huge crumbs all over the floor, dirty plates. My cousin had lipstick on her glass, dirt in my glass and on my plate. Mid way through dinner we hear this odd noise in the ceiling. I thought maybe it was something settling but it happened 3 different time. RATS MAN. It was rats. Never coming back, come here if you like dirty stuff. Oh good by the way was mediocre
(1)Christine A.
We stopped in for takeout - beef and snow peas, shrimp with vegetables, and chicken fried rice. The beef was a knockout - tender slices of beef and perfectly cooked snow peas. I loved the shrimp as well, although it was a darker sauce rather than the white sauce I expected for shrimp. Sadly, the chicken fried rice wasn't up to par - gristle on the chicken and dried-out peas and carrots (I wish restaurants wouldn't resort to this shortcut with fried rice; a little fresh onion and bean sprouts would be much better). I'll go back for lunch on my own, but chicken fried rice is my husband's go-to order, so a place won't wind up in our regular rotation unless they nail it. Bummer, because the rest was great!
(4)Felicia H.
My family has been coming here for almost 30 years because the food is so amazing! Service is always great, whether you dine in or take out. Several friends are now fans of this place after going with me and the owner Sue is such a sweet lady! Decor is pretty outdated but this place is definitely the hidden gem in this old strip mall. Inexpensive food that is much better than any high priced Asian restaurants. No joke, I'd take Golden Gate over P.F. Chang's or Benihana ANY DAY! :-)
(5)Bill K.
Great homemade dumplings! Otherwise, I'd say good food. The dumplings (and the wonderful staff) are the stars.
(4)Jazzmine R.
This is my favorite go-to Chinese restaurant! I love the complimentary tea, always delicious. Lunch deals are very affordable and delicious. Any entree comes with an egg roll and soup for under ten dollars. The dinner specials are good as well. I have never had a negative experience here! Service is also ALWAYS the best. The decor may seem dated, but the quality is on point.
(5)Holly P.
Delicious and fresh food, classy ambience, and fantastic service. A very satisfying dining experience!
(5)Jasmine A.
Sue and her husband make me feel like family. The food is always amazing and the service is top notch. This is some of the best authentic Chinese you will find in the Phoenix area! The three kings chicken and beef and onion are amazing, highly recommended! If you are looking for authentic Chinese look no further!
(5)Jon H.
Very tasty food. Maybe a little pricey for what you get but great taste and atmosphere. The banana desert they give is really good.
(4)Cynthia S.
Cute little Chinese restaurant. Get packed at lunch time. Great lunch specials. Good price for a big lunch. When you get in its all dim and you have to get get used to the lighting. When you open the front door to leave restaurant you get blinded by the sunlight. Love coming back for lunch for the price.
(3)J S.
Same as it was 20 years ago. Went for lunch after recently returning to the valley of the sun. Not much to write about my lunch. Portion was small. just some breaded chicken some sickeningly sweet sauce and some walnuts. Boring. I had the hot and sour soup that was oddly thick and had WAY too much tofu. The place inside was dark and old and seemed dirty. The bathroom opens to the dining area, so that made it seem worse. Probably wont be back. Disappointing. I remember something better. but maybe its because i was young and hadnt experienced a better place.
(2)Shawn N.
Okay. First off, I've been going here since the mid to late 80's. It's a long standing, proven Chinese Restaurant. It's years serving good food is telling enough to it's quality. Is it the best in the world? No. But it sure is darned close! I've never had a bad meal here. Their complimentary hot tea and crispy won tons with sweet & sour are always the perfect appetizer. Add some hot mustard for spice ;-) The staff are always courteous and make sure you are well taken care of as soon as you walk in the door. Tsing-Tao? YES PLEASE! I have a little secret for you - Order their Garlic Beef. This is the only restaurant in the valley (that I know of) that actually sells it! It is PHENOMENAL! Tangy, saucy, garlicy beef that melts in your mouth. Your entrees come with a container of steamed rice that add just the right touch of Asian flair. Don't listen to the haters out there, this is a really great place for old school Chinese food. If you aren't in the mood for the trendy overpriced nonsense of "other" restaurants, go visit Golden Gate! YOU WON'T BE SORRY! Oh, at the end of it all? Crispy fried won tons with a banana center and powered sugar! YAY!! Get out there and check out Golden Gate!
(4)Gene M.
I ordered 66$ in food. When I picked it up an older guy brought me a huge box. I said keep the change and he walked off without saying a word. I was hoping to get confirmation this was all my food and thought he was coming back. He came almost back and stopped at a table to take their order. So I waived and got my box and left. I've been to other places like China max and got way more food for my money. We got no rice with any of our dishes that comes customary with dishes in other places. So we had to wait 20 minutes after we got home to make our own rice. Our dishes were also about 2/3 the size not including missing rice. Food was not that good. Disappointed we made this choice over our others.
(1)Nichole H.
I have been coming to this place since before I was born. It was one of my parents' first date places back in the day and remains a family favorite. If I'm looking to impress friends I take them here. The food and service are consistently good. The owner is very involved and will remember regulars by name even if they have been gone for years. The portions are served family style and there is always extra. Left overs are great the next day. When I'm feeling sick there's nothing like the Hot and Sour Soup to make me feel better. My personal favorite is the crab angels.
(5)Tricia V.
My husband and I are obsessed with Golden Gate! We have lived in the Tempe-Chandler area forever and had never tried it until this last November. The atmosphere is your typical Chinese Restaurant complete with authentic decor and a giant fish tank. We love the hot tea and the meals that are meant to split. Everything we tried was tasty and had us very satisfied! The owner is so sweet and friendly. On our second trip for dinner, she came over and introduced herself to us. She shared her story with us and just gave us more reason to want to come back again and again.
(5)Jason S.
I have been coming to Golden Gate since the 80's and well it has not changed at all. I like that it brings back good memories every time. The food is good and we order a couple of dishes to share. I really like the crab angels and happy platter as well. The little flaming grill on the happy latter still makes my eyes light up as when I was a child. The hot tea is free and the service on water refills is spot on. The place has no windows and is right next to a animal vet but don't let that bother you. I recommend the Snow White chicken for sure. I really love this place! I hope it never closes!
(5)Erick H.
I visited this place over and over again it just doesn't get old we ordered shrimp and vegetables for the adults, sesame chicken for the children. The meals are very generous and full of taste. We will keep coming back even if is way out of our way.
(5)Jaswant A. S.
So if you looked up "Chinese Restaurant" in your Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy, the picture that would pop up along with the description would probably be this place. Standard Chinese place with all of the usual suspects that your grandma would expect from such a place. Heck even Vogons would have loved this place if it weren't for that stupid hyperspace express route. But back to the restaurant - looks like kind of Chinese restaurant my parents would have taken to me back when it wasn't one of many choices but THE Chinese restaurant in that part of town where everybody in that area went to get their Chinese fix. Back when asking someone if they preferred Hunan to Szechwan would get you a response like "what'd you call me?" So my usual dining companions decided on this place when we tried to go to Beavers Choice but they were closed for lunch due to some odd circumstances. Place is in a mall right near the 101 and has plenty of parking. We entered and were seated right away. Looked like the lunch specials were the thing to go with so we each got our own lunch combo. I got the sweet and sour pork and it came with an eggroll and egg flower soup and also some white rice. Meal was decent and filling - the type I would expect from a place like this. The layout is a little weird - we were seated in a raised area. If you want to get up to use the restroom, you have to cross tiny walkways which also act like delivery express lanes with servers carrying plates back and forth so it ends up being like a game of Frogger - you gotta cross quickly and at the right time. Good times. Price - it was very cheap for what you get - like the prices got stuck in another decade - so my coworkers want to come back here again. Myself, not as enthused as I felt there wasn't anything really that special about the place or the food. Of course, my coworkers were also entertained by our neighbors at the next table whose conversation overpowered ours. Several old gals who talked about past husbands sparing little detail - what little we heard was enough to make my coworkers want to introduce themselves so they could hear more at a future date. I had to drag them away back to work. Would come back if in the area and out of other options and if my coworkers really start working on their script for Fifty Shades Of Grey-haired Bastards.
(3)Lorraine M.
This place is hidden and not the best decor, but the food is pretty good. The portions are big, which is good since we have a big family. I like that they serve white rice with all the meals and you can always get more. It's definitely not the best place that I have been. But the food was good and the service was good. Very attentive and they make sure you have everything you need. I will go back to eat there again.
(4)Jon W.
Place is horrible... Service was terrible and everyone was downright rude. This place also is dirty, complete filth- it looks like it has been there since the '70's... I don't understand how everyone was giving such rave reviews... The Board of Health needs to make a stop in here... The food was in edible...
(1)Braelyn M.
We have been coming here for 20 years!! Tried just about everything on the menu and never disappointed with our meal. The lunch special is awesome! Also go with Golden Gate Special Beef! My absolute fave!
(5)Casey K.
Me and my bf stopped here for a somewhat late lunch. I love the fact that they give you free hot tea and ice water, but the water is in small glasses which since my bf was incredibly thirsty he gulped down 3 glasses and he complained about the size of them. (-1) Service wasn't as friendly as China Village on Indian school and 28th but the food was still good. They gave us a whole bowl filled with fried rice for lunch (the container that has the white rice that you get for dinner) it was good but a bit too much. They don't have the combo plates that other places have. They give you the lunch deal in 3 phases: soup then appetizers and then the entree that comes on a separate plate that you have to scoop out yourself (-1)
(3)William L.
Tried this place for my second ... and final time. Golden Gate reminds me of Chinese in the Midwest, only ignorant people would rate this 4 stars. That this placed has existed at this location for many years shows there is no accounting for taste. This is Lazy Chinese Food for White People .... LCFWP You've been warned! Do yourself a favor an head a few miles south (past C-Fu) to China King for Dim Sum an authentic Chinese Dishes.
(1)Anne K.
We have been customers for years and including take out. Never ever have we had a wrong order! Always so delicious and dependable! This place is the real deal!!! Outstanding in every way always.
(5)Jessica J.
This place is my most favorite Chinese restaurant. I can drink the warm tea by the gallon and the service is always spot on along with the food. I go here every time I am in Phoenix or near. It's not exactly in a real great area, but it's worth the trip. I had pad thai with shrimp last time and we started with pork dumplings. The portions are good for a couple meals and this review makes me want to eat there now!
(5)J F.
The food is good and reasonably priced but the friendly owner and staff makes the experience. She remembers details about our lives even when we haven't been in for months. It's a great family atmosphere. A great traditional Chinese food restaurant.
(4)Crystal L.
Disgusting. We ordered... 2 egg rolls. : G-R-O-S-S. Crab Angels. : freaking inedible. Yushang Lamb. : Lamb was tender, but my husband vomited onto his plate when he bit into a Chinese Hair. Twice cooked pork. : Flavorless Chicken Chow mein. : large lo mein noodles that were lacking flavor. Pork Fried Rice: the best item we order, and most tasty. However, after hair was found in the lamb I immediately threw all dishes in the trash. Beef N Broccoli: Flavorless and gross. This meal was anything BUT good. $56 down the drain, and we will never dine here again. We suggest you don't either! China Village is AMAZEBALLS!!! (28th st Indian school)
(1)Joy M.
Old school Chinese food. served with complimentary hot tea and crispy wontons. Excellent customer service. Great food...
(5)Samantha B.
I've been going here since I was a wee lass and over the years not much has changed. The service is always polite, the hot tea is always piping hot, the wonton chips are always delightfully greasy, and the food is always tasty and plentiful. It seems they always have coupons in the local mailers for 15% off. Do like I do--place a phone order for a mountain of food, take it home and watch bad movies. Hahaha! You thought all that food was for a family?! Boy, I sure pulled one over on you.
(4)Bobby H.
This place has great food! I will definitely be back!
(4)S W.
Just tried this place for the first time today, after living nearby for the last 13 years and never stopping in. I've been wanting a old-fashioned Chinese restaurant who served food family-style, but with a hubby who considers Pei Wei's Orange Peel Chicken as asian as he'll eat, I never really had the opportunity to search places out. Now that my daughter is old enough to eat at a restaurant without making a scene (you parents know what I'm talking about) I've started to venture out with her to try new places. On the kid-friendly front, they've got a nice aquarium with some large colorful fish in them and a fountain right in the center of the restaurant. We were lucky enough to be seated right across from it. My daughter loved watching the fish while we waited. After reading all the reviews on Yelp for this place, I decided to give it a try, and I'm SO glad I did. This place is fabulous. And their prices are very reasonable, especially for their lunch specials! I'm on a calorie/carb restricted diet, so I'm always really careful with what I ordered. I was happily surprised to find lots of veggie/protein combos to choose from. The sauces that came on them were nice and light. I didn't feel like I was "cheating" by not ordering them without the sauce. I'm SO thrilled that I've finally found my Chinese place and will be coming back regularly! (My daughter has already demanded that it becomes our regular eat-out lunch place - which we do once a week). The service was prompt and responsive. Sue, I'm assuming, was roving around making sure all of the guests were happy. A few patrons called her by name, which is always a good sign. We will definitely be back. I'm even planning on dragging my hubby in and making him try it. I know he'll love it once he gives the place a shot!
(5)Charles D.
It was my turn to pick a restaurant, so based on the reviews from YELP, I choose this one. We ordered the Mu Shu Pork, crispy duck and Peking Pan Fried noodles. The service was wonderful and courteous. Now, when they bring out the hot tea without asking and its complimentary, that is old school and what I am used to. The crispy wonton skins was an added plus. The waitress made up the mu shu pork with the pan cakes. They used a lot of bean sprouts which took away some of the flavor but it still was good. As for the Peking Pan Fried noodles, I guess I like the Hong Kong style of noodles better which is more crisp. It looked like they added the Chow King noodles from the can and had the sauce soften them. Again, there were a lot of bean sprouts in the dish. The crispy duck was good, but my wife thought it was a little dry. I loved it. Told her she should have ordered the Roast Duck instead. To top it off, we were given a fortune cookie and a wonton puff with honey inside and powdered sugar on top. Nice way to end the meal. BTW, I had enough left over to enjoy lunch the next day.
(4)Rachael G.
Definitly a family favorite! We have been going here for 22 years now... Great service and staff are like family to us. Food is delicious and affordable! Always full and happy after Golden Gate! :)
(5)Denise H.
I go to eat Chinese food here at least once a year even though its far from my house. I like the quaint feel of the restaurant and the service and taste if the food is wonderful.
(4)Frank P.
I've passed this place for years and years and always appreciated the old-school appearance--similar to all of those Chinese places I grew up with. The other day we finally got around to trying it. I was not expecting genuine Chinese food, on the contrary, I was expecting old-school, Chinese-American stuff like chop-suey. In that, I was not disappointed. With a couple of exceptions, their menu could have come out of a Chinese restaurant in the Midwest circa 1970. I was, however, disappointed with the food, sadly. This is one of those places I was anxious to like--a real throwback and a survivor. But truly, the food was not good. In fact, my egg foo young tasted a little spoiled. I threw it away and ate the friend won tons they gave us. The rest of the food, according to my family, was not that bad, but nothing great. Even the spicy dishes tasted rather bland. I do love the look of the place, and the service was friendly and efficient. I hate to give it a two star review, but I can't muster any more than that right now.
(2)Katie T.
Not like it used to be. I used to come here all the time about 6 years ago. I always got the Golden Gate Special Beef, which was a huge pile of beef in a thick red sauce, sprinkled with candy-coated walnuts. I decided to get that again and was disappointed to find a small plate of soggy fried beef in a watery sauce with a few plain walnuts. My dining companion had the garlic chicken and it was a little slimy. The crab angels tasted fishy and the pot stickers were more wrapper than filling, so everything was a disappointment. It definitely isn't as good and it's far more expensive than I remember it. Too bad.
(2)Jessica S.
What a find!!! I drive by this place all the time and always mentally say "humm Jess, you should try that place" next time i am going to listen to my gut, because i was missing out! Inside is a very cute, cozy set up. everyone is super nice here. You get complimentary won ton chips and delicious Chinese tea when you get seated( this is pretty rare). The menu is large which lead us into gluttony...and people i am NOT ashamed because everything was derrrlicious :) edamame, ribs, angel puffs(crab puff), garlic steak, lemon chicken, honey walmut shrimp (catching my breath)..sake..more hot tea..and then cookies and chocolate for dessert....yummmm honestly i eat Chinese/Asian/Thai A LOT, and this was one of the best places i have came across in my quest for great Asian food. why not five stars then you say?? well i am a fan of windows(none here), and i just can't hand out five stars like candy. But def a high four!
(4)Sara S.
I love the food here but the service, sucks! My husband and I went the other day and ordered our usual. The potstickers which we know take a long time took 45 mins to come out!! That is ridiculous! At the 30 minute mark when we asked about them it was as if we bothered the waitress. She came back and said sarcastically 5 mins. Yeah, it was another 15 minutes! The food is 5 stars but the service is 0-1 stars! We'll get our food to go from now on!
(3)Debbie B.
Don't be deceived by the outside! This was a great restaurant. Finding vegetarian options is usually hard to find, but they even suggested dishes they would modify for us. The food came fast and tasted great. Great restaurant!
(5)Coinneach F.
Food: excellent. Everything I've tried has been great. Service: excellent. Ambience: yes, it's dark. I always get takeout so I don't care either way. The only problem I have with Golden Gate is a lingering cloud of sewer funk out front; it's there every time I go.
(4)Tina H.
Been going here for 10+ years! Food is still excellent. Service is great! Old school Chinese food and decor.. What you think about a Chinese food place should taste and look like!
(5)Wheeler E.
First visit recently and I thought highly of it... Pro's - value. For the lunch price and what you get, it's a great value!! (that's what earned the 5th star) - quality of food I felt was very good. Had twice cooked pork and veggies and the pork were all good - several people waited on me; good, friendly service. Cons' - it is a little dark inside. There are several options for this cuisine; I'll come back....
(5)Larry M.
Golden Gate isn't much to look at, both inside and out. They could certainly benefit from a makeover. Despite the appearance, they consistently cook some of the BEST Chinese food in the valley. The current owner is so sweet and friendly, and always makes it a point to walk around to tables and make sure the customers are happy with their experience. The tea is excellent and so are the egg rolls. It's also very difficult to find a restaurant that makes a good Egg Foo Young...Golden Gate's is superb! So is their Lemon Chicken, Kung Po, Moo Shoo, and pretty much everything else on the menu. There's only one other tiny problem with Golden Gate...they're located next to a sewer treatment center. Sometimes the smell on the walk just through the parking lot is unbearable. There's nothing they can do about the location, other than move, which isn't possible when you've been in the same spot for as many years as they have. Overall, Golden Gate is a Five star restaurant with one star interior design and one star one location. I hope to see them redesign in the future!
(4)Jenteel P.
Ok folks, I think we have a winner! If you've read my other reviews, you would know that I've been on the hunt for a good Chinese restaurant since I moved to AZ from NY. Golden Gate has a beautiful decor. The owner Sue is so elegant and charming. She's been in business for 24 years and very proud of that fact. Can you blame her? The options are plentiful. This place is really a "have it your way" establishment. You can substitute tofu instead of meat for virtually any dish and can substitute veggie fried rice instead of white for 50 cents. A little pricey, but the food is fresh and they give plenty of it. I have enough for leftovers. I was able to add broccoli to my meal and they actually know how to fry tofu correctly! They even slipped in a nice little bag of crispy wonton chips! Thanks Yelpers for helping me find this place!
(4)Justin P.
I love this place. The food is the greatest, the service is always great and there's just something about the place that makes it feel like you're at a family friend's. Go here. If nothing else to see the tweens breaking their backs trying to carry their oversized bass guitars into the nearby music lessons studio. There's also a massage parlor that's always open a few doors down. I'd imagine it's not a very classy establishment. Regardless, try the crab angels with the beef with peppers.
(5)Gary J.
The best restuarant in the Valley. I love everything I've had there and have never been disappointed. Sue the owner walks around and talks to the people. Our favorite waitress is Annie. She is superb.. We go there at least one a month.
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