The best Chinese in all of San Diego We love Chinese and usually lean toward Jasmine but this one is a 100% better. We had it delivered and LOVED everything we ordered. From now on this is da place

I'm always on the lookout for really good Chinese food that evokes memories of places like Panda Inn, Panda Country and Chins. It's been years since we've gone to Golden City and I'm so glad they are still in business and serving really good, tasty Chinese food. We started with the sizzling rice soup - the broth is light and tasty, the meats are cooked to perfection and the sound of the hot sizzling rice hitting the hot soup is wonderful. The clams with ginger and green onions wee so tasty and delicious. The beef with onions and green peppers so tasty and the crowd favorite shrimp with honey glazed walnuts were what we were looking for. The restaurant is large and spacious. We got there early in the evening and the wait staff were welcoming and helpful. I'm so glad we rediscovered Golden City. If you reminisce for the this kind of Chinese food, give Golden City a try.

Oh my gosh. We live like 15 seconds away and I'm so happy we finally got take out from here. We used to order from dumpling inn but the wait times got wayyyy too ridiculous. I'd pick golden city over dumpling inn ANY DAY. Chow mein with beef, walnut honey glazed shrimp, and beef with onion and ginger were ALL 20/10. I've had walnut shrimps that have been soggy and unappetizing and this one really hit the spot with flavor and crispness. The beef with ginger and onion was sooooo flavorful and the chow mein was delicious - portions were also big. We are going to order again on Sunday. I'm excited just thinking about it lol

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

I have been trying to find a good place for east coast style Chinese food and this place might just be the ticket. Mapo tofu, the sautéed snow pea leaves, pepper beef, lo mein, and the egg drop soup were all delicious!

Traditionally, my family eats out on Christmas Eve/Day and we've decided to celebrate at Golden City on Christmas Eve. They are very accommodating to large parties and gatherings as I've attended many grad dinners here as well as some family dinners. Peking Duck (5/5): Served with hoisin sauce and sliced green onion. The crispy duck skin is marvelous with the warm steamed bun. Steamed Fish (5/5): The waitress recommended us the striped bass and it was delicious. The dark sauce was not too salty, and the striped bass had enough fat to make it taste buttery. Fish Maw & Crab Soup (4/5): The fish maw was minced finely and we had a couple pieces of crab in each bite. So heartwarming and one of my favorite Chinese soups. Dried Shrimp/Scallop Chinese Broccoli Fried Rice (3.5/5): This fried rice is flavored from the dried seafood. I didn't really enjoy this one as much because I prefer the other style of fried rice better. They were short staffed but provided great service for my family. The restaurant hasn't changed its looks for the past several years, but it definitely hits with their food!

Wow! Golden City reminds of my childhood! I'm Chinese-Vietnamese and was born in America grew up in a 1st generation "fresh of the boat" household. Golden City is just like the REAL Chinese restaurants my parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles ate in San Francisco and Oakland CA. Customers are 99% Asians, and I can hear and understand the loud Cantonese and Mandarin that was being spoken by everyone. If you're complaining about the "service" and "ambience", then you've probably never ever been to a real authentic old school Chinese restaurant: -The hot tea is FREE! -Warm Tapioca dessert is also FREE! -If you need some something, just smile and wave down the nearest employee. If you want someone to pretend that they care about your well being and eat unauthentic Chinese food, go to PF Changs. And the food is good! And the portions are big! The meat entrees are usually cooked with some vegetables, so don't feel obligated to or a veggie dish. $22 Shrimp with Honey Glazed Walnut...we all know this dish right Its the BEST one in San Diego $16 Orange Chicken...a safe pick, but also delicious! $16 Beef Chow Fun...lots of beef! Lots of Fun(Fun means rice noodles in Chinese, but they're also "Fun" in general) $18 Shrimp Chow Mein...lots and lots of big shrimp! Added bonus is that Golden City has a decent shared parking lot, and its NOT on Convoy Street, which has been become crazy the past several years which makes it challenging to find parking, even on a week night. Golden City is my new "Go to" Chinese restaurant.