Golden Spring Mandarin Cuisine
| Address: | 18991 Sonoma Hwy, Sonoma, CA 95476, USA |
| Phone: | +1 707-938-1275 |
| Site: | goldenspring.weebly.com |
| Rating: | 3.5 |
| Working: | 11:30AM–2:30PM 11:30AM–2:30PM 11:30AM–2:30PM 11:30AM–2:30PM 11:30AM–2:30PM 11:30AM–2:30PM 4–9:30PM |
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anon ymous
I ordered General Tsos Chicken which had a pepper on the menu which means "hot." I asked for it to be mild, as well as no bell peppers, and substitute broccoli for the peppers. The server seemed amenable to that. My two friends ordered a dinner and most of their food came out before my one dish. My food came out and looked great. However, after eating about 1/3 of it, my mouth was BURNING FROM THE SALT!! The "sauce" was just straight soy sauce! No other flavors came through! To me, it was like eating a salt shaker! It was awful! Since I hadnt eaten most of the day, I could barely get through about 1/2 of the dish & called over the server and explained to her how inedible it was. Her response was no one has ever complained before. I gave it to her, she took it back. Normally, in a decent restaurant, I would be comped or some kind of discount. Not this place! She gave me my receipt for $9.73, and I paid her $10. Even my friend tasted it and agreed it was just soy sauce and extremely salty! We all left and I decided to write this review to stop others from my awful experience. One of my friends suggested Happy Garden, but this place was closer to where we all lived. NEVER AGAIN!! Reading the other reviews, I think theyve probably changed hands or gotten another "chef" who obviously doesnt know how to cook! Save your money - DONT GO TO GOLDEN SPRING!!
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A Private User
Ok, Sonoma isnt New York city... so, obviously, you shouldnt anticipate the greatest Chinese meal of your life, but for the standard fare, its actually quite good. For appetizers, their pork buns and aluminum wrapped chicken are quite good. Their pork wonton soup is terrific (and big enough for 3) and their szechuan beef is delicious, as are the prawns in lobster sauce, and eggplant with garlic sauce. Dont order the general tsos chicken... unless youve already had it and liked it... its not like any other GTs Ive ever had (and Ive had my share). Definitely try the Singapore Chow Mai Fun (thats the really thin noodles in a curry powdered seasoning with the kitchen sink on top). You have to pay extra for rice (which is kind of idiotic), but if youre in the mood for chinese and youre in Sonoma, this is really your only option, cause the other two places are absolutely horrible.
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Mike Ronin
I placed an order to go, they told me 20 minutes. I got there in twenty two minutes being hungry. They then told me it wasnt ready after another 20 minutes of waiting they finally called my name The only way to describe how the Mongolian beef tasted would be to pretend you went into a Mexican restaurant and described to the chef(who had never had Mongolian beef in his/her entire life) and had them make it from your description and that is what it taste like. The chow mein, sweet and sour pork or pot stickers werent very good either. Do your self a favor and go to either Shanghai Restaurant or Happy Garden or really do your self a favor and take a trip to SF china town.
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Bryan-David Scott
ATTENTION ALL: Any negative reviews ... are bogus. I grew up in the Bay Area and know the difference between awesome Chinese cuisine and average. Golden Spring is the absolute best Chinese I have had in nearly 30-years (this includes my travels throughout the United States and Canada). These people are kind, attentive, reasonably quick (as fast as can be expected when quality is the focus) and they work hard to ensure we have a great dining experience each and every time. This is one of those "hole in the wall" places that delivers excellence in every sense of the word.
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Randall Lane
My family has meals here 3 to 5 times a month. This is our favorite Chinese restaurant and we have never been disappointed. The food is excellent, their menu is extensive, and the staff are always accommodating even when we ask them to make something not on the menu. We tried other Chinese restaurants in town when we first moved here over twenty years ago, but this is the only Chinese restaurant we patronize. If your looking for good Chinese food, I highly recommend you try Golden Spring.
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Holli Harvey
Whomever said to go to Happy Garden instead must have their head examined. Last time I was there they had a paper fly trap hanging from the ceiling over their hostess station, disgusting!!! Ive never gone back and often visit Golden Springs. The food is ok for chinese food outside of San Francisco. I havent found any good Chinese food north of Marin yet. They are hard workers and pleasant. Not the best Ive had, but I dont expect it unless Im in SF or Oakland.
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Sean Paxton
A small town Chinese restaurant that serves a wide range of Mandarin style dishes. Everything we ordered came out fast and piping hot, good flavors and sauces.
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David Thom
A great hometown Chinese restaurant with all the classic menu items. Run by a very sweet family. If youre lucky, youll be waited on by adorable children!
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Rodolfo Bryson
My personal favorite for Chinese in town. Very well kept and a large dining room.
