Golden Bull Restaurant
242 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL, 60616
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Address :
242 W Cermak Rd
Chicago, IL, 60616 - Phone (312) 808-1668
- Website https://www.goldenbullonline.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :12:00 pm - 1:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : No
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : No
Dogs Allowed : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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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Grant D.
We wanted to bring our less than adventurous food eating teens to Chinatown for the first time. I read the top rated reviews and Golden Bull stood out for a few reasons: the traditional complementary hot tea and pork broth soup, the old style Chinatown exterior but modern interior, and of course, the food ratings. My wife and I are not "foodies" but we certainly appreciate variety and uniqueness. Definitely were not going to go to Chinatown and have Beef and Broccoli or Kung Pao Chicken...and wanted the kids to have an eating experience. Ordered five dishes and amazingly, one came out first (salt and pepper soft-shell crab) and then the other four came out. The crab was the best I've ever had...crunchy and spicy. Even my wife who does not eat seafood tried it and said it was good. The kids of course loved it but might have been a bit hot for them with the jalapeno garnish. Then the Mandarin Pork Chops, French Steaks, Boneless Chicken with Black Mushroom casserole, and Farmer's Chicken arrived. The Farmer's Chicken is a cold dish....the meat of the chicken is shredded and left on top of the carcass. The seasoning was incredible...we noted vinegar and cilantro in the mix. My favorite. Mandarin Pork Chops were meaty in a sweet sour sauce. A bit tricky to pick up with chopsticks so you better be pretty good with them! French Steaks were cubes of steak with a honey sauce. My wife's favorite. The Chicken casserole was served in a pot with a medley of Chinese vegetables and was the kids' favorite. There were so many other dishes I would have liked to try but just can't eat that much food! I'd consider food for four and leftovers for $60 plus tip to be a bargain! We did find some free on street parking in the traditional area of the neighborhood and walked two blocks. About the only negative I can think of is no dessert menu...but we walked the area and found some bakeries that were open late afternoon and picked up a few treats.
(5)Justin E.
This was my first trip to china town in Chicago. I can not wait to go back and try out more places. We stopped in for a late dinner 9:30 and we were seated without a problem. The wait staff spoke broken english but they were extremely attentive to our needs. I ordered beef and Chinese broccoli, pork fried rice and won ton soup. All the food was great and looking at the other tables that wiped out huge family portions of food I am going to have to say the patrons agree. The portion sizes are good for one person. I didn't get very far into my pork fried rice I will have to skip that next time. We did not order anything off the beaten path but they had a ton of traditional dishes. I will have to come back when I am feeling more adventurous.
(4)Stacy K.
My go to place for salt and pepper soft shelled crab! Great service and deliciously authentic Chinese food at a low price point. Favorite place to go in China Town and I think they stay open until 1 am on weekends, so I love coming here after a night of drinking. Make sure to ask for their free chicken soup at the beginning of the meal (although my caucasian boyfriend got a chicken foot in his, which scared the crap out of him haha).
(5)Suzy D.
My husband and I came here for dinner last night. We arrived around 6:45 and were seated right away. The restaurant is very clean and welcoming. We ordered half plates of salt and pepper baby octopus, xo sauce beef tongue, pig intestines with sour pickled veggies, eggplant casserole with garlic sauce, and stir fried green beans. Our waitress was very friendly and first brought out a complimentary soup (this is customary at many traditional Cantonese restaurants), and we appreciated this nice touch. The soup was very tasty and clean. Our baby octopus then arrived and it was delicious. It was fried but not too greasy and perfectly crisp. I could have eaten all of these by myself. Then the intestines arrived. I did not partake but my husband was a big fan. The green beans were on point. I always a sucker for eggplant and this was done nicely. Not too heavy or overly salty. All the flavors stood out. The tongue arrived last and it was tender and had a nice assortment of bamboo/carrots/and celery stir fried with it. Everything was delicious and we had tons of leftovers to take home. At the end of the meal, they brought us a complimentary sweet soup of tapioca and taro. I love sweet soup and could have drank 5 more bowls of it. Yum! Our total bill before tip was only 39. We will be back soon to try the salt and pepper squid as well as the rice casseroles that take 30 minutes to prepare. This place is great quality and a good price. We will be frequenting Ken Kee a lot less now that we've discovered Golden Bull.
(4)Ada H.
I am obsessed with the octopus!!! They have salt n pepper baby octopus that I have pregnant lady cravings for at least once a week (I have never been pregnant but I imagine it's the same feeling). I get it with the cilantro/jalapeño/soy oil that they give with other seafood dishes. The soy sauce here is especially good because they make it themselves. It's not too salty and has a bit of sweetness to it. Long ago they had a late night menu where dishes could be ordered in a smaller size for a special price. This was before the renovations and new decor. However they now offer small and large sizes for most dishes and I prefer it this way because then I am not relegated to coming here only after 10pm lol. I have liked everything I ate here. The only reason for one less star is that when they are very busy and packed I feel the quality of the food goes down a bit. For example, the last time I went was during a dinner rush and my fried rice had hard chunks in it (bottom of the pot rice I'm assuming). If they could be consistently great I would give 5 stars!
(4)Kayee I.
Golden Bull is one of my go-to restaurants in Chinatown that consistently offers delicious and quality foods. You really can't go wrong with the menu. Everything is authentically well-executed. I'm a fan of the set family dinners, but ordering a la carte with the option of large/small plates is great, too. Especially if your goal is to try different dishes among smaller groups. Some dishes to definitely try: snow pea pods with garlic sauce; salt & pepper softshell crabs; clams with black bean sauce.
(4)Drew K.
Disappointing. Ate there last night and expected more for a 4 star yelp review. Service was fast and friendly but the food was bland and ordinary. Hot and sour soup had lots in it but no spice to go along with the sour. I was craving good Mongolian beef and while the portion size was good and the beef was very tender, the meal itself was almost flavorless. Almost like a Chinese beef stroganoff but cooked in oil.
(3)Lin C.
Actually came to this place after we discovered that MyPlace did not have their special advertised $22 twin lobster. The Golden Bull Restaurant is a tiny, reasonably decorated place. The menu is quite expansive and does have a little but of everything. An appealing factor is that they have set menus for x-number of people, which is more than enough to share. A few qualms I have about the place is that there is only street/meter parking out. You can find additional parking in the lot by where the train tracks are. You have to ask for ice water. It's assumed you will have hot tea with your meal. Service of preparing the food is also slow, even though I know it is fresh and made to order, I would like some speediness to my food. If you are a traditionalist and are looking for the stone pot sticky rice, place that order as soon as you walk in because it takes 40 minutes to prep/cook this dish of deliciousness. If you want the hand shredded chicken, also place that order in the minute you walk in because they literally hand shred half a chicken for that dish and it will take 30 minutes to prep and season the dish. We had ordered the dinner for 3, which came with 3 beef & barley soups to start, we decided with the beef with Chinese broccoli, stir fry lobster, and instead of the sweet and sour pork, we went with the spiced salt and pepper pork. Beef & barley soup: clear beef broth, barley beans, carrots, and little chunks of beef. It wasn't overly salty, but had a delicate flavor to it. Beef with Chinese broccoli: Beef is pretty standard, wasn't overly impress with the quality of the meat or the flavoring of it. Did enjoy the heaping helping of leafy Chinese broccoli, and stem. We did pick out all of the veggies in this dish. Stir fry lobster: This was my favorite dish. The lobster was sweet, juicy, and tender. A bit on the small side, but a solid piece of shellfish. The sauce that the lobster was cooked in was decadent in flavor. It was rich and creamy due to the fact that I think cornstarch was added as a thickener. The sauce had egg and pork in it. So if you're a non-pork eater, I would check with the server if they can make it without it, otherwise, it is just delicious and a must order. Just keep in mind that you have to work for your meal here. Spiced salt & pepper pork: I love this dish. It's battered with lightly and seasoned very well. It is "deep fried" in the wok, and the meat is tender and juicy. They garnish this this with some sauteed jalapenos. Hand shredded chicken: We got this dish last. Like after we killed our first 3 dishes, this one came out last. We were already full. I'm not sure if it was because I was full I would this dish to be overly salty in some parts, and under seasoned in other parts. But I think I will have to give this dish another chance the next time I visit. Taro & tapioca dessert soup: Kind of bland and flavorless goop. I've had this at other establishments and it was amazing. Here, not so much. Maybe it was an off day. Overall experience, food, service, cleanliness, etc is a 3 star. I wasn't WOW'd the food was good, but just took way too long.
(3)Jade Z.
A must for Cantonese cuisine. It's my family's favorite in Chicago for many years now. Get walnut shrimp, ginger and scallion lobster, while steamed sea bass, crock pot, fish filet with leeks, beef and broccoli chow fun. I have yet to find a resto in NYC that's better.
(5)Jared P.
I went here for a big birthday dinner for a friend. The food is pretty good and very reasonably priced. Really, I like ridiculously spicy food and this wasn't, but your standard tasty Chinese food and authentic enough.
(4)Susan S.
So lately Lee Wing Wah is just not doing it for me . So I took a chance and tried Golden Bull, thanks Yelp. Started off with hot and sour soup was not very good. To much cornstarch.But everything else was amazing . Had clams with black bean sauce cooked to perfection Had paper thin slices of Jalapeños. King straw mushroom with Japanese tofu Pea pod shoots were ok a little fibrous. Shrimp pan fried with out the shell was really great. Definitely will be back.Now i'll have to get the kids to convert to G.B. a little smaller portions then LWW but sooooo much better. We sat next to a lovely young Chinese family. Parents were celebrating their 15 th anniversary and this guy was a wealth of information when it came to all the local spots and then some.
(4)Darren F.
good service..small restaurant.. good place for family style dinner.. but sometimes they need to adjust the temperature inside.. sometimes it will be tooo hot and sometimes it will be tooo cold.. have tried a lot of the food on the menu and they all tasted great! fresh and flavorful.. few of my fave dishes here is the clams and salt and pepper shrimp.. also this place is not expensive either so that's a plus in my book!
(4)Natalia S.
We are take out delivery Saturday , because all restaurant will be book and we working trade show in McCormick and we just want to eat . It was a great decision . The food is really good , we got chicken with veg cashew nuts and eggplant casserole . It was great and we are picky !, great food , fast , easy I would recommend this place for sure
(4)Just M.
Stopped in after driving around Chinatown trying to figure out where to eat. Walked in and no one was there as we were leaving the place was packed with people waiting to be seated. Everything was very delicious. Had wonton soup, egg rolls, pot, stickers... orange chicken, beef with Chinese broccoli and beef also had beef & vermicelli in satay sauce casserole. I will be back for dinner!
(5)Jen C.
Really cool find in Chinatown! My boyfriend and I saw this while walking one day and decided to try this place out. We got the walnut shrimp, pea pod shoots stir fried in garlic, and eggplant & salted fish casserole. They even had the traditional canto restaurant style of giving free soup and sweets before & after the meal. Most entrees came in small or large, so we were able to try a lot of dishes. I will definitely love to come back here again with more people just so we can try more food haha
(5)Brennan A.
Slimy, salty, disgusting. Rubbery chicken. Not a good option.
(1)Diana G.
Okay, I'm over the drumstick incident. Since I've been back a few times for carry out and dined in. We came for dinner and everything was fresh and tasty. My guy even said it might be top chinese food or definitely one of the top chinese meals he eaten. The razor clams were good. Try it. Their crispy chicken is always good. The mandarin pork chop was good too. Service is nice and friendly. Decor is better since the remodel. I have to say they are one of the more consistent restaurants in chinatown.
(4)Kerri P.
Given the good reviews and single dollar sign on Yelp, we decided to get dinner here after surveying the plethora of options in Chinatown. From the outside, it looked questionable - but the food was delicious. We had: Sweet and sour pork ribs - very flavorful, but don't get if you're a lazy eater and don't want to navigate the bones Long beans and pork - super yummy Salt and pepper shrimp - good, but it's just shrimp and no veggies Beef and wide noodles - yum because it wasn't as oily as others All in all, big bang for your buck!
(4)Vincent V.
This place does not look that great from the outside and is about the same when you walk in, but this dive is top notch and far surpasses many of the others around it. People are really nice and work to make sure I was aware of what was being ordered and not letting the language barrier get in the way. My personal favorite dish is the razor clams and the giant clams that used a combo of garlic, cilantro and noodles. This place is a real find and after exploring many in the area believe this is a diamond in the rough...
(5)Dawn S.
I went with my friend while visiting Chicago. The egg drop soup was good. And that was about it. I had the fried quail and she had the frog with yellow leeks, we both thought it was ok. Her frog had a lot of bones so it was a pain to eat and my quail was super dry. We also got the crab rangoon which was the most disgusting thing in the world, not really sure how to describe it but it was super sweet, just horrid. They only gave us white rice, I like fried and the soy sauce was inedible. The service was slow it was like we walked in before they opened but there was another large table seated.
(1)Jeana C.
Great Chinese restaurant in Chinatown. Tan is great! Their food good is always fresh as well! I highly recommend. Also, Sakura Lounge is right next to it so the location is perfect if you want to have a couple drinks afterwards without having to move your car again!
(5)J. M.
Everything Tasted great. Must Should/do is - calling them before heading over to this place if you want Oysters (1/3 of the time they are out).
(4)Wenfan C.
Simply loved their authentic Chinese food!! Great taste, big portion and quick service! Could not recall most of its menu items, but all of their Specialties on the menu would be surprises!
(5)Janine F.
this is as authentic as it gets not that fake chinese food nowadays like orange chicken and general tso... what is that anyways??? my family has been coming here for years! the soft shell crab is to die for and also try the lobster.please be patient the chef make everything fresh so getting your food might take a bit but its all worth it. Absolutely love it.
(5)Howard L.
We dropped in and had their dinner for 4 ($36.80), and added a $9.95 tofu clay pot. The dining room has been remodeled and updated in the last 2 months. It's still a good deal and value to come here, though it appears they've raised the prices roughly 13% or so from our last visit in February. The dinner for 4 included: - a large steamed flounder - sweet and sour chicken (not exact name, but close enough description) - seafood with chives - double mushrooms You also get a soup and a tapioca dessert. The place was busy with several large family dinners when we were there, but we fortunately beat em in.
(4)Saralyn B.
Loved this place!!! We ate, small Chinese broccoli, small shrimp and scallops and a large salt and pepper shrimp. It was excellent!! Only thing we did not think was excellent was the egg drop soup.
(5)Kevin A.
If youre driving through china town one day, whether youre alone or with a group of people, and just flat out hungry, come give this place a visit. Friendly service makes you feel warm and welcome, and the food speaks for itself. Another thing to love about this authentic chinese restaurant is the available parking, it doesn't get as crowded as the other neighboring businesses.
(5)Joanne Y.
I love it! They provide a chicken stock soup as a complimentary appetizer AND a warm red bean soup dessert. Their food is decently priced, since they have pretty big portions. It is a little run-down inside, but nothing dirty or unbearable. I've gone twice now, and there were no dishes that weren't very good. I do like their stir fried beef and bean sprout chow fun a lot! Also, their green beans w/ pork is awesome. I would definitely go again the next time I'm in Chinatown!
(5)Heidi S.
I don't know why this place doesn't have 5 stars. This place is incredible. The portions are huge and prices low. The food is fresh and delicious, I had the crab Rangoon, sweet and sour chicken, fried rices, and bbq ribs. (two separate trips :) Fast service, crispy chicken, delicious bbq sauce... amazing. Simply amazing. Ruined every Chinese I will have for ever after. I will only eat Chinese here in Chicago from now on. Everyone seems to celebrate birthdays here. Family- style serving with hufe turntables or smaller seating is available for smaller parties.
(5)John W.
Amazing BYOB. Truely Authentic.
(4)Bruce N.
Decided to venture over to Chinatown and took a shot at Golden Bull (based on the Yelp reviews). Had an order of egg rolls, which were fresh and fairly tasty. The "complimentary soup" was a relatively tasteless broth with a pork bone and some undercooked beans- meh. Tried a variety of dishes (Beef Kow, Sweet & Sour Pork and Combo Fried Rice) which were pretty unexciting, though very fresh tasting. I would only grade it as passable. Maybe we should have ordered some seafood items, as most of what was being served at the surrounding tables was crab, shrimp, oysters, and the like- and it all looked very good. Sometimes it just goes that way. I may stop by again and try something more "exciting". The Americanized Chinese choices were only average.
(3)Amy T.
I am really picky about my mandarin pork chops... It was crispy but it lacked the tang from the vinegar. I thought I was eating crispy candy. The pork was partly fat and I was pretty displeased by it. The lamb stew casserole that also included some parsley and beancurd lacked the lamb taste. I tasted the oyster sauce that it was made with more than the lamb flavor. The bowl of rice I had the texture of leftover because it was dried, which made it hard. I didn't finish the food. food: 2 they preserved the crispiness of the pork chops but it lacked the slightly sour flavor. Lamb had no lamb flavor. Atmosphere: typical restaurant with booths and tables. Pretty quiet but was loud when there are toddlers around. The toddlers kept kicking the booth footing. 2 Service: 4 waitress was nice, wore white dress shirt and black vest. She had strong body odor.... Price: I honestly felt the food tasted pretty bad for what I was charged. The pork was a good 10 dollars while the lamb casserole was 12 dollars. Prices are average. 2 Decor: 2 average restaurant with some paintings/ photo hanging around. For the table setting, booths did not have a covering and there were obvious signs of use from the stains. Chairs seemed pretty old. I guess it can contribute to the family feel? I love booth seats but was dismayed the back rest wobbled excessively. I don't think I will come back again. I came here since my friend recommended the mandarin pork chop that I have craved for, but I am quite disappointed.
(2)Victoria W.
This place has a lovely ambiance, but I was disappointed in the food. The dishes we ordered were all kind of overcooked. In particular, the bok choy was almost mushy, though it had great flavor. The Hong Sue tofu included shiitake and overcooked napa, and was fairly bland. I did appreciate that they had small and large options for almost everything on the menu, and found that the small version of my tofu dish was just right. My partner loved the beef tongue, but thought the portion was small for the price. I guess we just expected better for Chinatown.
(2)Jaci Y.
The food at Golden Bull is very good. My favorite dish is the spicy salt soft shell crab and I like their pepper beef. They end the dinner with some dessert soup which helps calm your stomach down after a big dinner. It is a small restaurant and if you want to have a rice casserole dish my best tip is to order that ahead of time before you head to the restaurant because it takes 25 minutes for the dish to be done.
(4)Ricky M.
Growing up in Chicago, and especially trying nearly every Chinese restaurant for an family get-together, I have to say, this place is by far one of the better places to dine at in Chinatown Chicago. First of all, this place IS CLEAN. Most places such as Triple Crown, Three Happiness, Lee Wing Wah, and many more are dastardly dirty and such a discouragement to return to even though the food is delicious. Golden Bull however trumps them on food at even more affordable prices and are not skimping out at all on taste. The staff is RESPECTFUL AND COURTEOUS. I cannot stress how grateful and true this statement is. Attending most Chinese restaurants in the Chinatown area, the waiting staff is not fluent in English and get heavily flustered and visibly annoyed when the patrons ask for requests (more napkins, x-amount of cups of ice water all around, forks and knives please, etc.) This place is attentive to everyones needs and graciously accommodates. FOOD: - affordably priced!!! -never lacking in flavor - HUGE PORTIONS (enough to feed 3-4 ppl comfortably) - AUTHENTIC I was so impressed with the food. I was expecting to see either really Americanized "Chinese" food and food that was just slopped together, but presentation (which is rare in Chinese restaurants) and taste were definitely met. The chef accidentally misprepared one of our dishes and after bringing it up with management, they were sincerely apologetic and re-prepared the dish and also removed it from our bill! TALK ABOUT CUSTOMER SERVICE. They truly know how to take care of customers (especially since we were a party of 10 ordering over 10 dishes) Overall, I will be going here again and await my next return.
(4)Rachael W.
So I was a bit worried when we walked in here at lunchtime on a beautiful Sunday in Chinatown and the place was completely empty. That would be my grandfather's cue to bolt ("no crowd? no good!"). But I was with a Chicago native who had been here, so I trusted her, and I'm so glad I did! The flat wide noodle with beef and onion was the BEST version of this dish I've had in years and the choy sum was fresh and garlicky. I was a little less impressed with the chicken, but everything came out very quick and very hot. Prices were reasonable, service was friendly, and we were in and out the door very fast so my friend could make it to the airport on time. A great Chinatown find!
(4)Eric D.
Golden Bull is probably the most authentic Chinese restaurant in Chinatown. The food is excellent and the dinner specials are hearty. I've been here many times with friends and I will continue to visit regularly. If you're looking for real Chinese food this place is tough to beat.
(5)Melody W.
I went there over the weekend and the place was pretty busy. The food was okay. Some of the dishes were really authentic and delicious were as others are very americanized. Overall, it was a good experience. I would definitely only go back if I have someone who know what is good to order there.
(4)Nelson M.
Restaurant Review Cheap cantonese food check! This was almost a 4 star review but due to the poor management of kitchen orders they lost a star. We first tried to come to this restaurant without a reservation, big mistake. This place is booked up and small so if you walk up you will be turned away. We made reservations for the following week during the saturday before Mother's day. People love this restaurant because the prices are low and you get a lot of dishes for the pre-fixe menu. We ordered the 10 person meal which included Pork bone soup with veggies- not filled very well, soup was good and clear Jalapeno fried shrimp- rather small dish, I guess that is why the prices are so low. Otherwise cooked well with the perfect zing Cold plate appetizer- another one that is puny in size and had a assortment of low end cold cuts i.e. pig ears instead of having the more expensive items such as roast duck or bbq pork. There was the traditional jelly fish, 1000 spice beef, and additional cut of pork Twin lobster- cooked perfectly, no complaints Fried seafood/shrimp balls- not sure what was inside but it was tasty with the sweet and sour sauce Chicken slices with broccoli- cooked well, the chicken was tender but marinated with corn starch Veggies- chinese broccoli, fresh nothing wrong with this dish with oyster sauce over Steamed flounder- I use to love this fish, but now i prefer meatier white fish. This was fresh, lots of roe in the fish though Sweet and sour pork- cooked well, not overdone Seafood medley- cheap with a few scattered scallops, veggies and etc. Goes well Crispy chicken and shrimp chips- not sure how they cook this so well. This has been raved about by tourist from HK. I think this made up for some of the weaker dish. All this for about 130 dollar. So the negatives, mainly the way our meal was served. Somehow no one understands the concept of bringing out the appetizer dish first and phasing the other dishes. Instead everything came at once. By the time I was eating the lobster it was cold and wasted. We told the serve to slow down the pace but the food just kept on coming. This is becoming more and more of a problem going out to eat in chinatown. How can you enjoy your meal when there is not even enough room on the table for the food. 2 thumbs down for your mismanagement. Otw some of the dishes had there own flaw, but for 130 dollars to feed 10 people you can't go wrong I guess. Pro- lower cost, amazing chicken dish, lobster! Con- terrible management of dinner orders, if you don't have reservation they will send you away Hidden deal- Pre-fixe family dinner menu is the best bargain!
(3)Frances X.
I am all about authentic Cantonese food. This place really impresses me. Stir fry beef rice noodle is a staple of Cantonese food. They got this dish right. It is the best version of this dish I have had in Chinatown. They have slow-cooked soup served before dinner and sweet soup served after, bringing back fond memories of how eateries are in Hong Kong. All the dishes we had were great. I like how the place is relaxing, with Chinese music instead of Taylor Swift. It seems very clean and the service is good. We had an 11 month old, who kept banging the choptick on the table, but the servers are all very friendly.
(5)Blake L.
With great service, sweet location, and best Chinese food ever this is a must while in Chicago! My top choices are the Egg drop soup, Orange Chicken, & Bok Choy and all get a 10 of 10. Even the tea is the bomb so get some Golden Bull and enjoy Chicago's China Town!
(5)Jane X.
This is the place I want to bring my family to for the most authentic, delicious Chinese food. It's a bit of a hole in the wall, the outside is very unassuming unlike some of the big dim sum behemoths of Chinatown. The decoration inside is very sparse but the food more than makes up for it. The prices are also quite cheap!
(5)Michelle T.
Every time we go to a chinese restaurant, my mom declares loud enough for the entire restaurant to hear that she can make the dishes better than they can. My mom actually liked this place. Enough said. - reasonable portions at even more reasonable prices. I love leftovers as much as the next gal but sometimes the troughs of food they bring out at chinese restaurants (ahem, joy yees) can be overwhelming. - after the reno, its a small but cozy and welcoming place. Definitely feels like a place families can come to on a regular basis for a simple dinner out when they're too lazy to cook I'm a big fan of the fried soft shell crab, the tofu casserole (look out there's shrimp stuffed in there - yum!), and 4.95 for a bowl of beef noodle soup is a steal. **oh and if you park in the lot, they validate 3 hours worth of parking - win!
(4)Chet M.
The dining room make over takes them from ghetto to glam! Menu had nice offering of chef specials to family fixed value meals. Off the beaten path lamb and conch dishes were well executed and priced fairly to sample. They got the cooking jones.
(5)Chrystal C.
Delicious food, overworked waiter/waitress, better management needed. This restaurant is really small, so on a busy evening expect a wait. We ordered a chicken and rice clay pot (30 minutes needed) and it was delicious, fragrant, and phenomenal... and only $9 (NYC Chinatown usually charges $15-20 for the same one we ordered). Their salt and pepper soft shell crab dish was delicious, but a bit too salty. Their chicken was also very good - though we asked for a half-chicken, what we got seemed like less than a half-chicken... And pea sprouts are my favorite veggie, which they sauteed with garlic to perfection. Problems: not enough help. The timing of our dishes' arrivals was a bit awkward... and I noticed that other tables who ordered packages (they have several, and all are a great value) got their food with more appropriate timing, and even before our table when we ordered before them.
(4)Pirates C.
Recently dined in once a few months ago and thought it was ok, so decided to give another shot with takeout last night. FAIL! Out of the three entrees and one soup we ordered, only the veggie entree came in ok. Everything else was not good. The hot and sour soup texture was like water and there was way too little ingredients in the soup/water - felt like you were just drinking water. The Chinese broccoli with chicken was butchered - over chopped and over cooked. The pork in Peking sauce is a cornerstone of Cantonese cuisine, yet Golden Bull's version totally massacred it - treated the dish like it was Sweet & Sour Pork. DISGUSTING. Needless to say, not going back. They were busy, but I really don't know why...
(1)Kai P.
Amazing local traditional Chinese restaurant Very friendly owner, Ram! I just become facebook friends with him! Ask whats good here Ram or his workers will recommend the best dishes I would come here every time when i want traditional chinese food!
(5)Lawrence B.
Very good food, very friendly staff. On Saturday night it is full. Local residents, a birthday party with three generations, suburbanites and Chicago cops. Solid Cantonese food. Reasonable prices.
(4)Elvin C.
I gotta say...I've been taking a closer look at those highly reviewed (but not as popular) restaurants and Yelp is giving me faith in the system with Golden Bull. Been here forever and we've never dropped in...just was never on the radar. Was a little nervous this morning when we dropped in for lunch on Saturday at about 12:30 p.m. and the place was empty (we almost thought it was closed). But we took the leap and had a great meal. Place seems very freshly renovated with new furnishings, though one might say it still looks some what plain in a grey/black/white color scheme (some chairs are yellow though!). So what did we get? We got a small portion of the surf clams with vermicelli and cilantro, the shredded farmer's chicken, chives with fish cake and dried tofu aiming off the top of their specials. All very good dishes (though I think we missed the tofu in the chives dish, but there was plenty of fish cake to compensate). They do provide flexibility in portion sizes (small, large, etc) - we went with the large for the chives dish and half chicken - so that gives you flexibility on budget and whether you want some leftovers for home (and a better deal). Thrown in, a house soup starter too, decent rice and tea. Experienced staff person handled everything at the front of the house though admittedly while we were there it was only two tables total (maybe this is more a dinner spot and everyone was somewhere hip - and less tasty - or having dim sum.) I'm assuming because we were there for lunch that dessert soup wasn't offered. Validated parking really tops it off. Two "large" size entrees plus surf clams for two = $30 and taking home half of each of our entrees to boot.
(5)Buortau L.
We always come here for the frog legs with rice because that's what they're known for. It's called "Tian Ji" in Chinese, and I've never tasted it this good anywhere else yet. The frog legs with rice take awhile to cook, so you should call in to order it in advance. Not only that, they just so happen to be open after midnight.
(5)Esther L.
So so so yummy! I absoutley love this place. Authentic chinese food, awesome prices and great environment. Its everything you want from a restuarent. Fried baby octopus and crab ragoons are just a few of the many great dishes they serve:)
(5)ChrisWinnie M.
This is one of my favorite restaurants in Chinatown. It is a bonus that they have later hours compare to most traditional restaurants in the area. I have always like eating at Golden Bull and I like it even more after they recently remodeled. Giving it a face lift definitely attracts new customer. We went there on a Sunday night around 7pm and it was packed. The service was great and it did not take long for them to serve our food. This is what I would recommend for you to try: Rice in stone pot, salt and pepper shrimps, steamed sliced conch in dipping sauce, mandarin/peking pork chop, satay beef, baby clams, A-veggie in bean paste, steam watercress with soy sauce on the side, Next time if you are in Chinatown, you must try Golden Bull!
(5)Danny M.
This is our favorite spot to come for family dinner events because it is BYOB. Plus, the food is as authentic as it gets. They also remodeled the place a couple months back and it looks a lot nicer inside with new plates and bowls that aren't stained. The service here is always really good and they always treat us nicely. The place is kinda small and it can get packed fairly quick, so I would definitely recommend making a reservation earlier in the day if you are going with a big group. My parents normally does the ordering, but most of their food are really good.
(5)Amanda M.
Very picky about my Chinese food. This hidden gem is my favorite traditional place in Chinatown. Nice that they have small/large portions and their "smalls" are equivalent to the sizes in Chi Cafe and other cafe-type places without the price tag. Food is quite tasty especially their flounder dish and service is great. They could use some livelier decor in the place, but that is all. Also, easier to find parking on that street.
(5)Matt D.
This place is amazing! I walked to Chinatown last Saturday with my fiancee in search of a cheap delicious meal. Golden Bull far exceeded our expectations! The atmosphere leaves you without much to look at, but with food like this, you won't feel like you're missing anything. Our server was a middle-aged Chinese woman with a friendly and attentive attitude. While we experienced a bit of a language barrier, it didn't keep us from ordering what we wanted. The meal started with amazing complementary tea! From there, we split a plate of veggie fried rice. We both agreed it was the best we remembered ever enjoying. Loaded with fresh veggies and fried and seasoned delicately, so as not to get crusty and salty. I ordered scallops with veggies -- definitely the best sea scallops I've ever had for $6.99. Tender, plump, and so fresh tasting...melt in your mouth seafood here, people. The garlic sauce complemented the dish so well. I can almost still taste it 4 days later (yes, I have brushed). My fiancee ordered tofu with veggies. The tofu was prepared better than I've seen at most places. Tender and creamy, with a crunchy exterior. Best of all, it was some of the freshest tasting tofu I've ever had! In terms of food quality, Golden Bull was outstanding. And this meal was $18 + tip! I will make a point to go back here the next time I am in the Chicago area, and in the meantime, I am recommending it to anyone and everyone I can. Keep up the good work, Golden Bull!
(5)Patricia J.
OH. EM. GEE. Food here is amazing! I took my parents here who are very picky and fell more in love with every bite. The place is always packed on any given day or time. And icing on the cake - it's BYOB! No corkage fee.
(5)Melanie V.
*droooools* You know how it is when you're hungry, but you wanna eat something GOOD, not just any old thing like bad tacos, pizza, or burgers? Yeah, that's how I was after a trip to the casino. So, after, literally, racking our brains for a place to eat after at trip to the casino, my friend and I ended up at Golden Bull - thanks to Yelp reviews! It was completely empty when we walked by, so we were a little hesitant about going in. But, I knew Yelp wouldn't steer me wrong, so I busted in there, much to the dismay of my friend. We started off by ordering shrimp balls ($4.50 for four). This was deep fried goodness. The best tasting I've had in a long time! I'm not sure what they put in their breading, but it was fantastic. The Kung Pao chicken ($5) was really delicious! Generous portion of chicken, topped with green peppers, onions, peanuts, served over rice. It was also just the right amount of spiciness. Yum! My friend ordered the spareribs in blackbean sauce ($5), which was also tasty and good! Love the huge portions for the price! For shrimp balls, one cup of hot and sour soup, kung pao chicken and spareribs, the total bill was about $20 (with tip and tax, ya'll!). This restaurant isn't all about the frills and over-the-top service, but the food and price are really the standouts. You'll love it, I promise. Best decision ever coming in Golden Bull to satisfy our late night hunger! Thanks Yelpers!
(4)Nancy C.
I vowed this would be the first place I'd write a review for if I ever get around to getting a Yelp account--reason being Golden Bull cooks up the BEST (Chinese) food EVER!! I am Chinese and grew up in a family that essentially worships food, so I think my opinion (when it comes to Chinese food, at least) is reasonably legit. And here it is: To echo the sentiments from fellow yelpers, if you are looking for ambiance or a place for a first date--this isn't it. Though, in all honesty, it isn't that bad compared to some other places I've seen in Chinatown. The furnishings are on the older end but I can easily overlook all of that with the quality of food they render. I've been coming to this place with my family for as long as I can remember. We usually go straight for their family combo menu as it contains pretty staple dishes: salt and pepper shrimp, Peking ribs, a stir-fried seafood combo with yellow chives, oyster in black bean sauce, and their signature dish--the "pei pa" tofu" (little piping hot golden pillows of awesomeness, i.e. tofu mixed with minced meat and scallions, seasoned and fried to perfection with a sweet and sour dipping sauce) and ordering the combos is cheaper than ordering each dish individually, so it is definitely worthwhile, in case you were wondering. During special occasions/celebrations, we throw in an order of salt and pepper crab or the Cantonese style fish as well, which are always fresh and well prepared. Of the countless number of times I've been here, I've never really had a bad experience. There are some oddball dishes, which I do not see myself trying for a second time, but otherwise, no big complaints. You are seriously missing out if you have not yet set foot into Golden Bull. That said, what are you doing still reading this review. Go! ...and don't walk, RUN!
(5)Johnnie N.
Not your typical place for egg rolls, fried rice and etc... but for the authentic Chinese dishes you can't go wrong.
(5)Salma I.
Appetizers were a waste of money! Shrimp balls had something resembling shrimp but no actual shrimp inside. It was gross! I ordered mongolian beef and it had no flavor! Some of the beef was still red and undercooked. It was so gross!! Worst restaurant in Chinatown.
(1)Nikole L.
Amazing food! Perfect amount of flavor however pea tips seemed still a little bit raw. Waitress was nice. Food portions are a bit small but well worth it.
(4)Samson P.
They have the best crispy skin chicken in all of chinatown! It takes 25 minutes but is totally worth the wait. They have good Honey Walnut Shrimp too,
(4)Agnes F.
I think I have been here many many years ago when it was still a vietnamese restaurant but it looks like they are only serving cantonese food now We ordered the pekingnese style pork chops, steamed whole sole fish, frog legs in black bean sauce and were very happy with the food had tons of leftovers for the next day too this place seems to be very popular with the older generation chinese who live around the neighborhood and i think they know a good deal when they see one definitely a no frills place but the food is good
(4)Huy H.
We were really craving Chinese food so we came here because of the good yelp reviews but left pretty disappointed. We tried 3 dishes between two of us. We ordered the smaller, lunch sized portion and still had plenty of leftovers. The best dish we had was the Bbq pork. The other 2 dishes were big disappointments. I ordered the Schezwan chicken because I like spicy food. The dish was not spicy at all and the chicken was really slimy. It didn't taste too bad. The worst dish was the seafood chow mein. It was really heavy and the flavors not all that great. Good thing it was all really cheap. The inside definitely reminds me of most of the Chinese restaurants I've been to with the same decorations. The walls seem to ooze the same familiar scent (which I didn't mind). The tables and chairs looks like they have been there for 20 years but they were still very solid. It was pretty clean inside and quite when we went.
(2)Eli S.
I love this place. I've gone on so many late night Chinatown runs to this place because the food is authentic and the price is very reasonable! Plus it's open till like 2am which is always a plus for the midnight munchies.
(5)Jessica L.
Best Chinese food in Chinatown :)
(5)Stephanie O.
This place doesn't scream fancy, with plastic tablecloths but it was really really yummy. I would recommend it as a top choice for anyone venturing into China Town.
(4)michael s.
the salty chicken is really tasty. a good late night option.
(3)Irene O.
I got a recommendation through word of mouth for their soft shelled crab. It was great at the restaurant and as left overs...It was quick and yummy; I'd go again =) My 3 stars comes to play b/c they didn't have enough cans of pop to serve my table. =(
(3)Andrew Y.
Little place that gives you a feeling of Chinatown. This was only place that we went to, but they were hospitable hosts. I don't recall all the dishes we had, but it was a private-ish party where the majority of people were in our group. They had a breaded and non breaded honey walnut prawns. I suspect, if I'm back in Chicago, in the winter I'll be back here. Prices were very reasonable.
(4)adam C.
Hey, its the Vietnamese restaurant that doesn't serve pho! Maybe I just had a very bad experience here, but I found myself taking big gulps of my drink to try to force down these starchy mess they serve. I may have been better off ordering something Chinese, but their Vietnamese food was a disappointment.
(2)Jennifer C.
My family has been going to Golden Bull for more than 15 years. It is quite possibly one of the best true Cantonese stir-fry places (NOT take-out style) in Chicagoland. As Chinese Americans (and picky ones at that), we feel like the food tastes authentic--where the vegetables are fresh and crisp coming off the wok instead of overcooked and dripping with gravy. There's a certain "flavor of the wok" that some restaurants have and some don't--it's the fragrant combination of the oil and the amount of heat where food just comes out tasting better. Golden Bull definitely serves up the flavor. As a Chinese American, I take all of my non-Chinese friends here for real stir-fry. It's a little divier than the more banquet-styled restaurants around the block, but it's really a hidden gem. Some of the same servers from when I was younger are still there. I agree with the positive reviews below...The Chinese menu--especially if you like fresh seafood--is much better and really showcases their range. MY RECOMMENDATIONS: I have a few staples I always get there. I may not know how to translate the exact names, but this should give you enough to ask the server: Squid/Shrimp/Scallops w/ yellow Chinese chives; Jingdu Pai Gu (breaded pork rib meat with a sweet and tangy glaze); Zha zi ji (fried chicken), Salt & Pepper Shrimp (yes, eat the shell), and Stir-fried pea shoots with Garlic (for your veggie dish). I even love the complimentary house soup that they serve when you arrive. For two people, you can have a FEAST of dishes for under $30. You can't beat this deal. Note: Although I think there are more discerning and adventurous non-Chinese palettes out there these days, it's still a good sign when you see lots of Chinese clientele at the restaurant.
(5)Occam W.
Sweet and sour chicken, beef with broccoli, egg rolls, fried rice, hot and sour soup.
(5)Cathaleya C.
We ordered a family package of ten dishes. Every one of those were tasty and full of flavor. I would go back!
(5)Diana T.
When people venture into Chinatown looking for a nice chinese dinner, they'll typically venture to places like Triple Crown or Ken Kee. Honestly, I think this restaurant beats those two in terms of taste, value, and selection! I came here last night and got the baked rice pot with chinese sausage and pork belly. We called in the order for this ahead of time since it takes about 30 minutes. I heard no other place in Chinatown can make this, let alone make it as good as this restaurant. In addition, we ordered the tong choy (veggies with bean curd sauce), salt and pepper shrimp without shells (they just lightly batter the shrimp), steamed oysters in black bean sauce with cilantro, and peking rib (thanks to the suggestions of other yelpers). I ate way too much for my size because everything was so delicious. The bill was just right for 4 people and we all left happy and ready to pass out with food coma.
(4)Char Y.
This place is actually very reasonably priced compared to the fancier counterparts in Chinatown Square. We ordered 5 dishes & the bill was under $30 for 2 people. The food was ok, just average. However, the place is dimly lit with outdated decor. One's more for the food than the ambiance.
(3)Ben V.
I have to be honest- the place looks a bit down trodden from the outside- its certainly nothing fancy, but in my experience these types of places have the best food and this place is no different. My dad and I split the soft shell crab, fried octopus, and smelt and holy cow was it all good. The smelt was as fresh as I've ever had and very well seasoned, the soft shell crab was also super fresh and very good quality, and the fried octopus was well seasoned- maybe a bit chewy but hey its tough to fry an octopus and it was definitely one of the better octopuses (octopii?) I've had. This place has great service and great food- The three dishes we had tonight were absolutely excellent - I will most definitely be back ASAP to try some of the other dishes which looked great.
(5)Nora L.
How can u call it good food when u can get sick after eating it? It use to be popular a couple years ago but it has gone significantly down since then. That is why it was hollow when I went there with friends on a Sunday nite. We ordered the usual - flat fish (usually ordered at banquets), sweet and sour pork with red sauce and some other dishes. Took one bite of the fish and it was raw! I asked my friend to try it and she agrees too. Called the waitress over to heat it up and she said "this type of fish is suppose to be like this." No it's not! I tasted this type of fish many times and trust me, it's not raw like this! So as she heated up the fish, I tried the second dish just as unsettling - the sweet and sour pork. You would think I would find pork in here right? Wrong. Found chicken parts. It's was fried pretty thick and covered with the sauce so I couldn't tell but they fooled me. I even ate a chicken joint (like the one you find at the edge of chicken's feet). What the? Am I suppose to find a chicken butt if I continue eating? After nearly finish eating, we noticed we still didn't get our reheated fish back. By that time, I didn't even care if I ate it or not. My stomach was hurting for two days straight afterwards. Never again will I come to this place and neither should you.
(1)Tanya J.
I haven't eaten here for YEARS, but my family used to come all the time. Came for a late night dinner and it was fantastic. I think we ate our hearts out. We did pay a little more than we anticipated, but we could have ordered less too. The Pei Pa Tofu was just as I remember it (delish!) and we subbed some seafood dish for salt and pepper squid. As an FYI, if you have 10 people, get the 8 person meal... if you're really that hungry, then order more. We stuffed ourselves silly... ordering the 8 person meal would have been just right for the 10 of us.
(4)jenn m.
I enjoyed my visit to Golden Bull last night! This was the first time I'd visited a restaurant in Chinatown, and it was very good. The restaurant itself is small, with several booths and a few large tables for big parties. There was only one waitress serving and she did a great job and was super polite. I wasn't a big fan of the dumplings, they only had pork. My bf ordered kung pow chicken and I had mongolian beef. We shared and both were delicious. We left soooo full and the best part was, we had an appetizer, tea for 2, 2 entrees and 2 cokes for 35 bucks total and that was with a 30% tip! That is a deal. Thumbs up.
(4)mike b.
Hands down one of the most reasonably priced restaurants in chicago's Chinatown . The locals flock there on holidays. Bountiful portions.
(5)Elaina W.
This is my favorite "CHINESE" restaurant in Chicagoland. Brought my boyfriend there, and he can't stop going there...of course for Chinese Food only... Golden Bull is more authentic than regular Chop Suey places out there like every other 2 blocks are so. Trust me I owned a chop suey joint in Rogers Park. Tell me there aren't lots of Chinese restaurants around! The atmosphere is not that great, but that's how it is in most places - when the food is great. Here they use white looking garbage bag material on their tables. I don't blame them, once customers leave they just wrap it up and throw it in the garbage (they do have about 5-6 underneath) so it's pretty quick to make a table up for you. They even have fake windows around the wall with lights shining through. The best time I think is after 9pm, that's when they have their late night meals...basically it's almost half the price but of course it's half the portion. I like it because there are varieties of food to chose from, don't need to order a dinner portion. Favorites: Pea pod leaves w/garlic, Honey Walnut Shrimp, Pork Loin with onion (similar to Sweet & Sour pork - but BETTER), Satay Beef, etc... I can go on and on... Give this place a try, guarantee you won't be disappointed!
(5)che c.
This is the typical chinese restaurant in Chinatown. Nothing too different when you compare it to the ambiance and decor of the neighboring chinese restaurants. If chinese people eat here and recommend this place then it must be good. My favorite dish is the walnut shrimp, candied walnuts with shrimp in this butter/mayo coating. Yes mayo on shrimp does not sound appealing but I swear it is soooooooooo good. Don't be fooled by imitators, this is real chinese food not american chinese food. Every other chinese restaurant in chinatown that i've been to does not make it the way Golden Bull does.
(4)Emily S.
DO. NOT. EAT. HERE. This was the very worst Chinese restaurant that I have ever experienced. Even the vegetarian meal was disgusting. My nightmares now center around the Golden Bull. *shudder* No one should be forced to experience the Golden Bull Restaurant more than once. It's cruel.
(1)Evelyn Y.
Here's a chill, Chinese dive that won't flatten your wallet. Atmosphere: "Small" is the first thing that comes to mind. But somehow, it doesn't feel cramped. I think it helps that they have these square, white-lit panels on the walls, which gives the impression of filtered daylight. It has a nice, clean effect. Food: B+. Dishes come with a soup appetizer and fresh-cut oranges with the check. Personally, I don't think you can go wrong with the beef and broccoli, kung pao chicken, and the mayonnaise shrimp (the walnuts that come with this dish are sweet and crunchy--very tasty!). My old-fashioned, pro-Taiwanese independence father digs it. Service: Friendly. Only takes a long time if they're cooking up a storm for some party of twelve that orders just before you. It's a small place--it's not like the waiters can get lost or anything. Prices: The single most expensive dish can't be more than $17.99... I'll try to take notes next time I go. But seriously, the average dish is probably $12.00. Average prices. Good deal.
(4)Cookies C.
I love going there are night. If I remember the time correctly, after 9 P.M. there is a special menu for night. Its so much cheaper. The plates are small so you can order a variety to try from. The only thing that sucks there is there is only one waitress because its not a big restaurant. So if its buzy than you just have to wait.
(4)Ben E.
The key to having a great meal here is to bring along a friend who speaks and reads Chinese. The Chinese menu is far, far more extensive and interesting than what's offered in English, and you can get literally insane deals. Three friends and I shared a meal of soup, lobster, shrimp, a noodle dish, and stir-fried greens for a ludicrously small sum...perhaps $10 per person, including tip. It's not the best food I've ever had, but it's a great option if you're willing to demand that the servers give you full information about the Chinese language options.
(4)calvin y.
we were introduced to this place by our chinese friend and for a long time, we thought she was saying golden bowl lol. anyway, we were looking for a new chinese restaurant to go to since hong min burned down and just like any other restaurant in china town, they have dirty washrooms, surly service, and no ambiance. but it keeps you focused on the food. we normally get 3-5 dishes when i go with my wife... i know, we're pigs. and we usually finish it. salt and pepper shrimp, fresh steamed oysters, baby clams, garlic stir fried veggie, and some fish dish with cilantro and black bean... i'm drooling. i do agree that the late night/after 9 menu is a nice way to try more dishes.
(4)Ann G.
This was the best Chinese food I've had since I was in Shanghai 3 years ago. Reasonable prices, hot loose-leaf tea, adequate service, fantastic food and they served us oranges at the end of our meal. I will be back to further explore the menu.
(5)Demetrio P.
Golden Bull is a good Chinese restaurant. Service may be slow at times, but the food makes up for that. Prices are very reasonable as well. My faves are the deep fried smelt, pea pod leaves in a garlic sauce, and the fish with yellow chives entree. A must try if you visit this place.
(4)Jennifer P.
The Golden Bull is a very typical Chinatown restaurant - it won't win any awards for decor, atmosphere, or original menu. Deserted on a Sunday afternoon, when I came in I literally woke the one waitress from a nap. But the food is simple and excellent. I started with the chicken and corn soup for $1.95 ( a dash of soy sauce made it perfect) and had the shrimp with Chinese broccoli ($10.95). The entree was enough for two, with delicate fresh shrimp in a light sauce with ginger, scallions, and mushrooms over steamed Chinese broccoli. Add a pot of oolong tea, a fortune cookie, my total bill came to $14.00 for a delicious lunch. I will definitely return.
(4)vicky y.
very much of a dive restaurant, but their clay pot rice dishes are very popular. i'd definitely recommend trying it here. takes about 45 min. to prepare; we usually order ours in advance.
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