Golden Gate

This restaurant used to be my «go to» spot when I was at DBU. I went tonight expecting to have the same experience I did while in college, I was mistaken.
When I called and started to place my order I was told that the menu online is not accurate. At that point, I didn’t know what to order and then felt rushed.
I got to pick up my order and pay and I was NOT please with the dining space (yes I know it’s a hole in the wall. Buy my would it kill them to sweep/​mop!!?).
When I went home and open my bag the chicken wings I ordered were bone dry and lacked flavor.
The portion sizes are very good for their pricing. My combination lo mien was full of meat (pork or beef) with a metallic color and that didn’t sit well with me but everyone else was pleased.

Here’s the deal with golden gate, they have a menu with many many options for food, the thing is there are maybe only 10 things from this menu that are really REALLY good, they are the ones on the front side of the menu with the pictures. That being said, I have been a regular at this place for 2 decades because of the incredible taste of these 10 meals. They include hunan beef, spicy chicken, orange chicken, combination lo mein, and mixed vegetable, and the egg rolls. I have not tried better asian food yet.

First timer, ordered over the phone for lunch. I had the chicken lo mein and crab rangoon. Every was so opaque even the fried rice and my noodles were over cooked. I am not a fan! Lady at front desk was nice though.

My husband and I went here yesterday for the first time and were very happy with our experience. We had the fried dumplings as an appetizer and they were delicious! My combination fried rice was also excellent and he really enjoyed the beef with vegetables. We both got the large and easily took enough home for another meal. It was very reasonably priced and our waitress was friendly and attentive. We will definitely be back.

They have the best Egg drop soup and Orange chicken when I’m in the mood for these twi its my to go spot.

I have been coming here for over ten years and for my family and I it’s our fav Chinese take out. The veggies are always fresh and they are not shady with the shrimp. The lunch portions are pretty big and dinner are ginormous. One dollar for extra shrimp will make a difference for the shrimp fried rice.

Bland. That is how I’d describe Golden Gate’s food. I don’t think I’ve ever had more bland food. I’ve ordered from here twice now since this is the only Chinese place I’ve found so far with an online menu that will deliver to us, but I really need to find someplace else in the west Grand Prairie/​East Arlington area… Blech. Prices are reasonable and the delivery was right on time, but just no flavor/​seasoning to anything, really. Sweet and sour chicken sauce is very vinegary, egg rolls mostly taste like whatever ground meat is in them… the online description for their Three Delicacies soup does NOT match reality (the menu here on Unilocal says it has crabmeat, shrimp and scallops — nope! — chicken and pork (?) and lots of veggies).
Will keep looking for good Chinese delivery, I guess.

Definitely a nice little place to get a good meal! Its been next door to me my whole life and always enjoy getting a quick bite on the go!

I am a 20 year regular and like their lunch specials. the beef soup is comforting, and all chioces will please. Very friendly owners.

Been going here for 20 years. Small corner, «hole in the wall», diner. Food is delicious! Ample amount is given for the small price you will pay for meal:-) Beef texture is real meat (not soggy like some Chinese fast food joints). I’ve been all over the country and this is my favorite Chinese fast food/​small dinner. Order Szchewan Beef extra spicy! It’s the best!!!

My FAVE Chinese takeout! I moved from Grand Prairie to Dallas and have YET to find a place comparable to this. Crispy orange chicken not soggy like some places… I’ve eaten there for years and never had a bad experience. They have awesome beef soup and none of the food is ever greasy or flavorless and the lunch special gives good size portions. The egg roll was VERY tasty. I mean, if you cant make a great egg roll, I’m already not interested in the rest of your menu. I’m a very hard critic when it comes to Asian food. Its my favorite! And most everything Ive ever had here has been GREAT! The only thing I can think of that wasn’t to my liking is the Sesame Chicken… its not as sweet as I would expect but not awful. This place is family owned so every time Ive gone Ive seen some of the same people. Definitely worth a try!!! I once read a review from a person who was irked about the $ 3.95 lunch special. As far as the «$ 3.95 and up» lunch special ad, they’ve had that ad for YEARS and previously they actually DID have a $ 3.95 lunch special. Not trying to make excuses, but it just sounds like they need to just update that sign since they have went up in price over the years.

Round two in Grand Prairie, and again I’m left with just a MEH!!! The initial draw for this restaraunt was two fold: 1 Its within walking distance from the current location where I am working, 2 There is a large sign outside which boldly states «Lunch Specials $ 3.95 and up — 37 entrees!!!»
Upon entering I was pleasantly greeted by fantastic aromas. There were two ladies sitting at a table peeling some sort of vegetable which looked like edamame… and just throwing the peelings onto the table behind them. This made me a little worried. We sat down and looked at the menu, and much to our surprise… there was not a single freaking item on the lunch menu which was priced at $ 3.95! Everything was at least $ 5, hmmmm. So we call the waitress over to ask about the sign and she informs us this sign is about five years old and no one has taken the time to take it down. She then even goes as far as to say that there was only ever one item which was $ 3.95 and that’s why the sign has the disclaimer «and up» printed next to the pricing. Tricky tricky!
Seeing as we were already there, we decided to stay. I ordered the szechuan beef with egg drop soup, fried rice, and an egg roll. The soup was ok, fried rice ok, and egg roll slightly above average but really small… more like a spring roll. The szechuan beef was actually really tasty, my only complaint was that there was not enough beef in comparison to the amount of veggies. Overall though, the taste was great. My friend got the sesame chicken and said that it tasted like boneless bbq chicken wings from Chilis!!! She kept trying to add different condiments to the chicken to balance out the flavor, but nothing seemed to work. Despite this, she also completely finished her lunch.
Overall, the use of deceptive pricing practices to lure in customers really irked me. Also, when my friend was paying for her lunch she was digging for change in her wallet and the cashier lady kept yelling «$ 5.90!» at her. I’m not sure why, but she did it like three or four times. I couldn’t stop laughing :)