Friendly House

They never miss!! The best customer service and food. The workers there are always super nice. They…read morehave the best PHO, fried rice and chowmain. Even if you eat there or take out they take care of you with big portions of food! It may be a small building but I love it there you seat yourself and they come by to take your order.

We were craving Chinese food for two, this apt had good reviews. Inside of restaurant is small but…read morebig enough. Service was awesome, very wholesome, nice and very attentive. Food was delicious, the fried asparagus had the perfect crunch and the sweet and sour was so good. The prices are also great. Especially when I bring my whole family. We will for sure be coming here more often.

Bomb ass FRIED SESAME SEED BALLS!!!...

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Steamed pork buns

Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant

3.8(158 reviews)

1.9 mi

Best Chinese food I have had in Turlock. Quaint ambiance, generous portions and very courteous…read morestaff.

Very bad! Barley any chicken in my plate. All peenuts and vegtables . Expensove and not worth it at…read moreall. Dont go here

Inside seating area

1. Chicken Chow Mein, 3. Mongolian Beef, 14. Orange Chicken. Yum!

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A. For 2 People Combination Dinner

Golden China Restaurant

3.9(164 reviews)

0.1 mi

The food was delicious! Their fried rice, sweet and sour chicken, wonton soup, and chow mein were…read moreall so fresh and delicious. They are so nice there too. Great service.

Came to Golden China as a spur of the moment dinner idea and tbh I'm super disappointed…read more Located off Geer in the Turlock Town Center, Golden China serves typical no frills Chinese fare. The inside is decked out in lucky red and reminded me of those mom-n-pop Chinese restaurants of yore. There's a walk-up counter to place to-go orders. I ordered: Salt n pepper shrimp - I counted 14 head OFF shrimp with 60% onions, NO jalapenos for almost $17. The shrimp looked like the kind you find in a frozen bag at Costco - small and... shrimpy. I get this may be a bastardized version to appeal to the general demographic in Turlock, but I was not impressed. It's what made me write my review right away, I was so shocked by the small amount I got. Chicken chow mein - this was ordered at the counter for the SO after placing my original order over the phone. When he dug into it, it was 40% bean sprouts and barely any chicken, maybe 5 or 6 small pieces... Beef chow fun - same issue of overcompensating with hella bean sprouts. The beef wasn't velveted enough and a bit tough. Taste was fine. Chili oil spilled over in my to-go bag and didn't have much spice at all. All three entrees came in the leftover to-go sized boxes, totaling almost $50 after tax and tip. I understand inflation and all, but cannot justify returning due to the negative value for the amount of food received. It's unfortunate because the service is probably some of the best for a Chinese restaurant. Super friendly over the phone and just as friendly in-person. As Gordon Ramsay would say, "Damn. What a shame."

Tables

Lunch: Garlic Chicken, Fried Rice and Chow Mein

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Beef chow fun

Hughson Asian Kitchen

My client told me about the Hughson Asian Kitchen serving really good Chinese food. (Modesto has…read moreNONE) So today I decided to try it and the food was absolutely amazing! I ordered all my favorites, way too much food but love left over Chinese... The service was excellent, the food was served piping hot and so fresh! I will definitely be back but next time I will try the sushi... I'm so happy to have finally found excellent Chinese, thank you!!

You would never think that a town like Hughson would have a great sushi place like the Hughson…read moreAsian Kitchen! The restaurant is nestled in the cute downtown area of Hughson, their main street. Upon walking in, we were greeted by the staff and seated right away. We were there on a Thursday evening about an hour before closing, but the restaurant was packed with customers. The menu has an extensive selection of Chinese and Japanese dishes. I had the Bruce Li roll which had tempura shrimp topped with crab meat, salmon, tuna, spicy mayo and unagi sauce. I also 2 pieces of the Hamachi (yellowtail), miso soup, and spicy edamame. The fish was some of the freshest I've ever had - flavorful, definitely sushi grade, and I could tell that it also wasn't previously frozen due to the color and texture. The miso soup and the spicy edamame were well-seasoned and delicious. My nephew had a combination plate with orange chicken, broccoli beef, and chicken fried rice. One thing to note that was really nice is that the restaurant allows you to create your own combination plates, they're not set items with no substitutions. When our waitress brought my nephew's combo plate, the food looked freshly cooked and delicious! He ate every bite! If you're ever in Hughson, try the Hughson Asian Kitchen - the friendly staff and tasty food won't disappoint!

Chow mein

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Golden Bowl

4.4(199 reviews)

5.8 mi

This place is hella good! One of the best and kindest peaceful service I've encountered! Always…read morequiet and very neat & clean! Deserves 5 stars at most! Deserves an astonishing review from anyone because there is nothing bad about it at all! The food is clean, doesn't taste as processed as panda it's amazing!

Very nice family run restaurant. I usually go for the lunch specials. They can get very busy with…read moretake out orders and people eating in. My favorite is the garlic chicken.

Tea Time I really enjoy their #2 paired with a nice cold beer.

Sweet and sour chicken

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Ouside Front

Panda Express

2.1(154 reviews)

1.8 mi

Lots of good stuff here but in my last visit I had Beijing Beef it was overcooked and dry I…read moreunderstand it was a new cook or mistake but maybe fix it by adding a little more butter or something!!! Do best thing would be to toss and do it right! Restaurant was clean cashiers where nice Server was shy on the portions but I'm a lil chunky so I guess that was ok

I visited Panda Express on December 16th between approximately 7:00 and 7:10 PM and had a very…read moredisappointing experience with an employee named Yaneath. From the beginning of the interaction, her demeanor was rude and unwelcoming. She avoided making eye contact, gave dismissive and unfriendly looks, and appeared visibly irritated while assisting me. When I politely asked for a sample, her response was rude, and she did not engage in any form of basic customer service or courtesy in solving my customer service request. There was no effort to be helpful, friendly, or professional, which made the interaction uncomfortable and unpleasant. Based on her behavior, it appeared that this type of conduct may not have been addressed previously. An employee who interacts with customers in this manner would typically have been corrected or coached. This concerning behavior leads me to think she has gotten away with this in the past. It was concerning to experience such a lack of accountability. Many people need jobs and would love a job at Panda Express and to be wasting a position for someone who does not take her customer service seriously needs to be addressed. I hope this feedback is taken seriously and addressed to ensure better customer experiences in the future.

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Wao Bao

1.5(2 reviews)

2.0 mi

Food was decent nothing special and didnt give nearly enough food 15 dollar bowl for 3/4 of it…read morebeing rice

这不是真正的中国菜味道不好，被美国人化了…read more I don't even know what to call this. I've had better frozen bao from Ranch 99 and those are terrible. Had three flavors on door dash and i could not tell the difference. Is this fusion? It does not taste good at all.!

China Cafe

3.0(88 reviews)

1.2 mi

The food in perfectly cooked the portions are amazing and overall a perfect place for real Chinese…read morefood

I go there for the low price and abundant plate. 2 people can eat 1 meal. Better than fast food!read more

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Asian cafe

3.2(16 reviews)

1.2 mi

So good I don't really have any complaints I substituted my chicken for white meat and everything…read morewas perfect! Was a little sad bout the china cafe on geer closing down but this one makes up for it! New go to

Always trying different Chinese food, ordered here tonight, not a great experience. Chicken fried…read morerice was very starchy, chow mein had thick tasteless noodles, fried won ton was good, as was the teriyaki chicken with plenty of sauce. On to the next.

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Kristen M.

452

6 months ago

Nothing about this place is friendly... should have known to walk out when the lady before us was complaining about how rude they were.... Stopped by for my husband's lunch break and was told 15-20 min wait. We waited over 30min... Then my husband needed to head back to work so we asked for hot sauce and she only wanted to give us one to share. How ridiculous!!! read more

Marcus B.

7 years ago

The most authentic Chinese food in Turlock. It's really good and I'm so glad they opened. I recommend the Fish Fillet with Black Bean Sauce and the Chicken Pan Fried Noodle. Go check it out! read more

Martha M.

109

6 years ago

First time trying out this place must say the food is so delicious I would definitely order from here again

Jennifer S.

1 year ago

Hidden gem. Love the wonton soup. I always order take out which is done in 10-15 minutes. It's always good!

Martha M.

2 years ago

Love everything. I have been going here since it opened. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone. read more

Bianca W.

6 years ago

I will give it a five star not just because the meals are great tasting but the price is just perfect

Carol B.

7 years ago

I love this place! The food is awesome, the service is excellent and the prices are reasonable.

Cheryl F.

5 years ago

Delicious! Love that you can order this yummy food online for pickup!

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