I've eaten at Golden Dragon a number of times. I enjoy how consistent their food is. My favorite dish is the cashew chicken, it's always good and tastes exactly how I expect it to. The prices are reasonable, the portions are large, the food is good and the wait staff is prompt, more often than not... In reading through some of the negative reviews on Yelp, I couldn't help but feel that many (not all) of the Yelpers authoring these reviews are simply being pretentious. Chinese restaurants are an easy target by wannabe foodies who feel validated by leaving a scathing review and acting as if their palate is much more finely tuned than the average patron. Golden Dragon is an American Style Chinese restaurant in Post Falls, Idaho for God's sake. Don't expect it to be super authentic and awe inspiring... They're catering to the tastes of a mostly blue collar (nothing wrong with this), customer base in North Idaho. I've eaten at a lot of Chinese restaurants over the years and Golden Dragon isn't the best I've had, but it's good and it's certainly better than most, especially in North Idaho. My only complaint about any of their dishes, is concerning the bbq pork fried rice. It's like a little pile of finely chopped bbq pork is just tossed on a a scoop of very briefly fried rice with no scrambled eggs or veggies in it. It's not inedible and it's okay I guess, but not something I would choose to pay for. However, I simply substitute the bbq pork fried rice out for the house chow mein. I like chow mein better anyway. All in all, Golden Dragon is good/above average as far as American Style Chinese food goes, you get fairly large servings for what you pay (I always leave with a to-go box) and the service is prompt. I'll continue to eat there now and then, especially when I have a hankering for cashew chicken and chow mein. read more

I called in an order for one of the family dinners (have to order for 2 people), and picked up. The staff was friendly, but the food..gross! First, the chicken was battered, and then smothered in a sauce which made it very goopy and soggy. The ribs had a very odd flavor. The beef was okay, and so was the soup. There wasn't much to the egg rolls. I honestly felt a little ripped off paying over $50 for crappy food. I won't be back considering there way better chinese food resturatunts for much cheaper. read more

The Mongolian beef is excellent. Combination noodles and large won-ton soup also very good. Waitress very friendly and service quick. We came in shortly before closing and the staff was friendly and made us fee quite at home. Service was quick and food was delicious. read more

A wonderful family restaurant in Post Falls! The menu offers the unsual Chinese fare but it is freshly made and very tasty! (for something different...try a Hot Pot!) What makes the Golden Dragon stand out is the service, we were treated great, just like good customers even though it was our first time there! read more

We stopped here for lunch not having been here before we were a little nervous about the food due to the looks of the outside of the building, but was craving some General Taos chicken and sweet and sour pork. The place was clean and the waitress was prompt even though they were busy. We ordered the two dishes and some egg rolls. All I can Say is wow! Our food was excellent and so was the service. I'd go back in a heartbeat!!! read more

Let's just say I'm willing to drive to 10 miles to Liberty Lake or Coeur d' Alene for good Chinese food and I live right by Golden Dragon.

One of my favorite lunch places in Post Falls. I've tried a few different items on the menu but my favorite and go to option is selection "K" on the lunch special menu. It consists of Hot and Spicy Chicken, Sweet and Sour Chicken and Pork Fried Rice. The Hot and Spicy is not too spicy unless you eat the Chinese peppers but it has a wonderful flavor with lots of fresh vegetables. Lunch comes w/ Hot Tea and Egg Drop soup which are both wonderful on a cold rainy or snowy day. Service is good and food presentation is well done. read more

What a disappointment. We got a family dinner and the only thing hot was the soup and almond chicken, everything else lukewarm at best. Service was good, but it couldn't make up for the lackluster food. We weren't expecting authentic, but at least hot. Prawns had thick bear beer batter style breading and tiny prawns, chow mein meat was cold, like they had tossed in with noodles in wok and served. read more

Smaller portions which is good. It is $$ which is correct. Different kind of Chinese, maybe northern? The employees were kind of loud behind the counter. Food not bad, just not what we are use to. read more

I ordered the chicken chow mien and almond chicken lunch combo, it was good. I will be back. The staff was very friendly and the place and bathrooms are very clean. read more

I have loved this place for a long time. The food has never dissappointed. Lately when we order the family dinners each container is only half full. Please give us the portions we paid for! read more

What a great find right on our door step in Post Falls. After moving here almost 3 years ago, and casually looking for that great Chinese restaurant, we have been disappointed. My wife is super sensitive to smells and cleanliness of eating establishments and why we were hesitant to try Golden Dragon. It doesn't look like much from the outside and the surrounding area lacks appeal (used car dealerships, auto parts stores, and thrift shops... welcome to Post Falls). We wanted a dine in experience, NOT buffet. The place was clean, organized, no obnoxious odors, but dated... down one star. The wait staff was super friendly and polite on our week day evening. The menu was expansive and if you couldn't find exactly what you wanted, they would customize a dish for you. We had Cashew Chicken and Mo Gu Gai Pan on fried rice along with egg rolls. Fabulous! The flavoring was perfect and the vegetables were all fresh. The dinner portions were more than we should have eaten.... but it was so good! We have since gone back on a Sunday noon and experienced a totally different staff but equally, if not somehow better. Definitely recommend this place. read more

I give this place five stars because the food is pretty good and it's post Falls so let's be honest.

We have eaten here for years the house chow mein is the best ever,the plates are just the right size.Not to little and not so much that you could feel it for days.Give them a try, but dont expect a fancy place to eat it's cozy comfortable with good food.And hell what more could you ask for? read more

Always a great sign when despite the rundown interior the parking lot is packed. I have been a customer since the 90's and had pregnancy cravings. My twins are 13 and it is their favorite place as well. House chow mien, almond or sweet and sour chicken, fried rice, egg flower soup and prawns are the bomb. I love the value of lunch and if there are leftovers they are fought over later. Future fortune cookie would say "Sometimes the best food is closer than you think!" read more

I was so glad we found this little restaurant. It was very busy when we arrived, but we were seated right away. Our food came out fast, & hot. The young server was very knowledgeable about the sauces( gluten free), without having to go back to the kitchen and ask. We will b sure to return next time we're in the area. read more

This place hasn't changed in twenty years.. Which maybe isn't the best thing. That being said the staff is always friendly and on top of things. The food is always good in the typical American / Chinese way you would expect. read more

Not the best Chinese food I've had. Lemon Chicken was dry. Prawns way to small. Very expensive should be better very bland fried rice. Only thing I liked was the noodles. read more

Yummy! I missed the joys of their hot tea and fried prawns. I moved out of state for 6 years and now I'm back. Their food tastes even better than I remember. I had the #2 dinner special and got house chow mein. Super delicious! Don't let the look of the building fool you! This is a great local mom and pop Chinese restaurant, the same staff has been working here for years! Golden Dragon will always have a special place during in my heart. read more

The spicy chicken lunch combo has become my favorite... It's not really spicy enough for me so I cut up the hot dried red peppers and mix those in. Fresh green peppers and onions are crisp and delicious. The sweetness of the breaded chicken really contrasts the spicy of the peppers. The Bbq pork fried rice is wonderful and balances the dish out. Hot tea and egg flower soup included in price can't go wrong here! read more

The best Chinese food in post falls! The lemon chicken is awesome! Very authentic feel and reasonably priced. I would recommend the food for anyone looking for a good hearty meal in post falls. Haters can back off read more

I don't get what the fuss is about. I had cashew chicken and it was drenched in soy sauce and wasn't good at all. I went there recently since I hadn't been there in over a year and I was reminded why. If you can stand to drive 10 more minutes, go to Wah Hing in Rathdrum. MUCH better there! read more

I've only ordered from this place for lunch but have done so many times. It is almost always take-out so I'm not really sure about the continued service throughout the meal .The food is average at best and the wait staff is good and friendly while handing me my take-out order. It hits the mark in a pinch and I always know what to expect. when I'm not in a hurry I choose other options. read more

the food is good, however it is pretty spicy. i got the sesame chicken and white rice. the rice helped cool the spice a bit, but the chicken was almost too hot to eat. the location is a little sketchy and looks outdated, but the food was not bad read more

Typical American "Chinese food". If you are looking for some Chinese like you would find in San Francisco you won't find that here. You do get a lot of food but don't get your hopes up. Food has been getting better from a few years ago. Still have not released the keep a toilet nearby rule though. So proceed with caution. Haven't had that in the past few years it is still burned in my mind. Also prepare to wait at least 45 min on a busy weekend night if you want carry out. read more

Me and my wife love this place. After I figured out the different types of cho mein I have not been disappointed.

Not bad, expensive but so is most everything in area. Don't recommend the Bo Bo Platter, very small cheap item not at all worth $12. Thinks it a Po Po platter take off. read more

Great place and really good food! Big portions for a great price. We go here regularly when we are hungry! Nice service.

Well the food was good other than my sweet and sour pork being over cooked and a hair being in my dads food and also my brothers chocolate milk read more

If you like inexpensive classic "American" Chinese food, this place is perfect. My brother and I both ordered a Number 3 combination dinner. BBQ pork, pork chow mein, fried almond chicken with yummy fried rice and a bowl of egg flower soup. Quick, too, and the server was very polite and nice. I gave it only four stars because I have had better chow mein and almond chicken in the Seattle area, but for the price and service, Golden Dragon was perfect for us. I tipped my server extra because of the quality of service but also because recently I found out how little servers make in Idaho (compared to Washington), so they really depend on tips. read more

There orange chicken is terrible and super hot spice, The almond chicken was more gravy than chicken, rice was very dry, The food was really high priced not worth it.. We wont be back, Don't waste your money. read more

Yum! Great food! On a drive by looks kinda shaky, but it super neat and clean inside. Fast friendly service and cozy cup of yummy tea. Food was delicious! Hot and fully flavorful. We eat here often now that we found this hidden gem! read more

You will not be disappointed here. Best dirty Chinese in the area. Workers are awesome and food is made to order.

We have been here several times before. I was never that impressed with it to be honest. But my wife liked it, at least until this last visit. The server was friendly and helpful. I ordered the beef, tomato dish. When we were finished we waited for 10-15 minutes before anyone would come and take our card. Our waitress had simply ignored us. But the other waitress who came saw that my dish was hardly touched, I told her it was mushy and went cold really quickly. She never offered to replace it or strike it from the bill. Instead she defended it. Anyway, she took our card and was gone for another 10 minutes. When she returned she apologized that the card machine was down. Now these things happen and we understood, although why they didn't tell us that sooner instead of just leaving us sitting there I don't know. she then asked for cash. We didn't carry cash. But here is the kicker, when we asked how best to pay it, she said there was an ATM nearby, but we said there will be a charge there (usually about $3.00) she never offered for the restaurant to pay the transaction fee. Then I offered to leave our credit card number so she could enter it later. She said no, because It would require a signature. I don't believe this is true. I process credit cards a lot in my work. I think she simply didn't want any extra merchant service charge to the card because of no signature. She instead said there was a bank a few blocks up the road and said "I guess I'll just have to trust you." (not in a joking way either.) So those were my choices, either walk to an ATM and get stuck with a fee or drive to a bank. So I ended up leaving my wife there as collateral. Driving to the bank and returning with cash for a meal that was mushy, with dry rice, tasteless beef in a restaurant that had not been cleaned in decades. read more

The chicken is overly processed and they're just balls of meat. They're perfect spheres. They brought us out our food literally three minutes after we ordered it... Which isn't a good sign. They were rude too. We live very close but would much rather drive to Spokane for Chinese food rather than go here! Take my advice, and don't go. I don't have any idea how their rating is so high. read more

I'm not sure how Chinese food can taste this unpleasant, but there it is. Never had bad Chinese food until today. My kids wouldn't even eat the chow mein. Kids and noodles go together but not today. The flavor was just bad. Not sure how else to describe the experience. I ordered 5 different dishes too,so I know it wasn't just a fluke. On the plus side, the beef was very tender and the chicken was nice plump white meat. read more

Don't waste your money or time. It's very expensive and terrible. I ordered two meals and it's barely enough to feed one person. I spent $40 on mush and bland food. Will never return. read more

Easily my favorite restaurant in the area. Virtually every time I'm ordering take out or dining in, the place is packed. This is because the food is always fresh and delicious and everyone knows it. Some of my personal favorites are the moo shu pork, beef and broccoli, and combination fried rice. Beyond the great food, they have a wonderful staff and everything is reasonably priced. Highly recommended! read more

This is my go to Chinese restaurant!! I have been going here for years and absolutely love it!! The waitresses aren't the most friendly but I won't take any stars for that because they have given me amazing food for years. I recommend eating in the restaurant because you get more food when you order than if you get take out. I have tried other chinese restaurants in the area and this is by far the best. Their cashew chicken is so flavorful, as well as their almond chicken, sweet & sour chicken, house chow mein and their egg rolls are the only ones I will eat. YUM!!! read more

Only chinese place I have ever been to that uses lunch meat for their meat in the fried rice. Way over priced. Not that good of food.