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    Golden Duck

    3.6 (115 reviews)
    ModerateDim Sum
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Shrimp with walnuts
    Elizabeth Betsy B.

    Oh gosh, I see it's been 5 months since I ate here for the first time. Must be time to go back. Past time. Getting that eggplant urge. Soon. And the people were so pleasant and friendly. Yes: Going back.

    Shrimp with walnuts
    Lynette S.

    Golden Duck has been on my list for some time now and I'm happy to report it was not disappointing. I enjoyed Golden Duck very much. All the dishes I ordered were delicious. However, I went specifically for the dim sum, which turned it to be a very small menu. But what I had was delicious. I especially enjoyed the stuffed eggplant. I ordered shrimp with walnuts from the regular menu and it was delicious, just a titch too sweet. I would have preferred plain walnuts over candy walnuts. The service was lovely and the interior is unassuming but clean. It's a nice little place for a strip mall. I would not make a special trip for Golden Duck, but if I'm in the area I would definitely stop in.

    Lunch special, $7.95 for shrimp dish. Soup was good.
    Anna W.

    Golden Duck hasn't changed much since I wrote about it nine months ago. Even the little chip on the casserole dish is invariably in exactly the same spot. Strangely, it doesn't bother me anymore. Quiet background music cuts the noise a little. There are always a couple of loudmouth ladies gossiping about someone else's private issues in one of the booths. It's just part of the 'beauty' of this place. Our recent visit was pleasant as usual. The 'Hot and Sour' soup and the 'Wonton' is always a tasty way to start dinner. Of course, there are many different kinds of soups on the 'Traditional' menu. They all look worth trying and I would like to have some next time. The combination of 'Chinese Meatballs Casserole' and 'House Chow Fun Singapore Style' was perfect for sharing. The meatballs were soft and airy like a cloud, simply sumptuous. Served with perfectly done, crunchy baby bok choy and rice, it's one of our favorites. The noodle dish was also highly satisfying. Everything was steamy, hot and full of aroma. I couldn't ask for more. I can't be sure whether the food is authentic or not, but I like it. I don't compare Golden Duck to anything else. It's not a fancy place. The simple, outdated decorations might not appeal to everyone, but the red booths are cozy and comfortable. Our server was exactly the way I prefer. She gave us just the perfect amount of her attention.

    Jen M.

    I've gotten takeout from Golden Duck many times over the last 15 years I worked in Williamsville, mostly because they usually have the Chinese water spinach that I love during the summer, not because I like anything in particular. About a year ago (September 2019), I convinced my husband to go for lunch. It was a pleasant experience. We got the Chinese water spinach, Singapore mei fun, and black pepper beef minus the peppers because I despise green peppers. We also tried their duck which was a mistake. After having duck all over the world (Beijing, Hong Kong, Vancouver in the 90s, even Toronto... etc.), the duck here was definitely the worst we have ever had. Last month, I convinced my husband to go back for lunch again since we were going to be running errands in the area. This time we ordered a lot more food since we were starving. I got the crab meat soup which I've always liked from other places - it was OK here. I did not particularly care for the carrots or the peas and there was just a little too much starch added to it so it was a little too thick. Next we got the fried dumplings and they were delicious. They were out of the Chinese water spinach so we got the Chinese watercress instead which we also enjoyed. We also got the pork lo mein, the Chinese BBQ beef, and a tofu dish. The lo mein was fine. Can't really go wrong with that. Even the Chinese BBQ beef was OK even though I despised how much celery and carrots were in it vs the amount of beef. My husband hated it altogether because he just didn't like the Chinese BBQ sauce. The biggest mistake was ordering the mapo tofu dish. It was the blandest, grossest dish I have ever had at a Chinese restaurant anywhere. It was completely tasteless. The thing is - that tofu dish wasn't even the worst part of this lunch. Our waitress was! We had to flag her down numerous times to ask for basic things and sometimes multiple times before she actually brought them. She also had the worst attitude I have ever encountered and this actually means something since I experience a lot of that all over Europe and Asia so I'm no stranger to poor attitudes and service. And there was only one other table of 2 that came in about 5 minutes after we did, and then another table of 4 that came in about 20 minutes after we did. They too, had to flag her down multiple times asking for things throughout their meals. Needless to say - we'll never be back.

    These fried wonton strips and sweet and sour sauce are served automatically upon seating
    Sara K.

    Gosh I love coming here! The service is so very friendly. On my last visit, my boyfriend went to open his fortune cookie and our server joked "it says 'you will pay the bill'. So funny! I've ordered many types of chicken here. My favorite is the orange chicken. Portions are huge and certainly shareable.

    $27 for this?
    Kinnie I.

    Take out was a waste of money and just not appetizing. This place has gone downhill. My family dined in here several times in the last few years, and it wasn't bad. What a surprise! I placed an order for pick up over the phone. I asked for Singapore noodles with Shrimp for my mother. She recalled they made it nice. Not anymore! We got dried out noodles with very few shrimp. Literally 5 small shrimp. She was disappointed. For $10. Then the Chinese snow pea shoot stir fried dish was $13! No meat. Just some greens. Really? If I had know it would cost that much when ordering over the phone, I wouldn't have. My fault for assuming the vegetable only dish would be around $8 as are other vegetable dishes on their menu. It was ok in taste but not spectacular. For 2 very mediocre dishes I paid $27 plus change. Not going back to this restaurant.

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    Steven C.

    The food here is always excellent. They keep the hot tea pot filled. Cold sesame noodles, steamed dumplings, and a very broad menu along with excellent service keeps us coming back year after year. For those who enjoy alcohol with their meal, they have a full selection of whiskeys and cordials. The quality of food here is always good. Whether it's dine-in or take out, this place never disappoints.

    Egg roll (contains shrimp)
    Khristina S.

    My first time at this lovely establishment! They offer distanced seating and takeaway orders with payment via cash or card. I wanted to order a combination dish (beef & broccoli, fried or white rice, and an egg roll) but that option is offered for lunch only, between noon and three. Instead, I ordered a quart of beef & broccoli and a side egg roll. The egg roll was crispy and surprisingly made with shrimp! The beef was tender and the broccoli al dente; however, the sauce was overpowered by garlic and lacked much other flavor or seasoning. Looking forward to returning to try other favorite dishes.

    Silence is golden. Duck!
    Fox E.

    I did not want to duck the responsibility for reviewing this place so here goes. It has been a very long time since I first got takeaway here but over the years I've had it a few times more and it has always been consistently decent. General Tso's. Shrimp Curry. And so on. We are talking about Americanized Chinese food so don't come here expecting to get anything authentic like some of the stuff over in Amherst, like Tasty Express, China Taste, Peking Quick One, and some of the Mandarin Garden menu. This, and that, are different cuisines. Not to be compared. And I'd rather have a Golden Duck than a Golden Shower, wouldn't you?

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    Great place! The service is amazing, the food is tasty. I love how they treat their repeat customers.

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    Local Chinese restaurant with traditional menu. Great for takeout. Eat in also available.

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    High quality. Great buffet on weekends. Friendly service. Best place in the area to order Chinese pick up.

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    It's pretty dang good, the fried chicken is amazing. It's a little unique and feels like you're in someone's living room for a pot luck.

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    Really good food. Have been here so many times and it's consistently good. The dumplings are delicious.

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    By far this is my favorite Chinese takeout restaurant. The food is always really fresh with great portion sizes.

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    Basic Chinese takeout. Very nice people, easy ordering and quick. My son loves their lo mein.

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