The worst chinese food i've ever had. Normally my boyfriend and i have no problem eating food that we don't like, but we couldn't even touch the boneless spare ribs. It looked like bacon and didn't even taste like bacon. It tasted like bad meat. The crab ragoons were probably the best thing because of how it was fried.... but the inside was just straight creamcheese and had no real flavor. I got the broccoli chicken and he got sesame chicken. No flavor and just gross. Chicken was rubbery, sesame chicken was doughy. We called a bunch of places because of the snow and this was the only place that answered. No hello, no hi should've just told us not to come. Upon arrival, my boyfriend said the building smelled old. Also we can't even have a fortune cookie because our meal didn't even come with one. We spent 56 dollars for straight garbage. I am so disappointed. DO NOT COME HERE. We're praying we don't get sick from it. read more

Golden Empire - Chicken and Broccoli with Garlic Sauce - Chinese Near Me - Lawrence Township, New Jersey

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Been going here for over 30 years Excellent every time Owner and his wife so friendly Keep up the great service and friendship read more

It was Friday afternoon. I was at work and I needed something quick for lunch. I thought I might get some Chinese. Fast, Easy. I ordered General Tso's. It was the worst General Tso's I've ever had in my life. A few pieces of broccoli, no rice, and huge, unnatural hunks of dark meat chicken.. all drowning in a puddle of sauce that was more like gelatin than anything else. My stomach did not have a good experience. read more

egg drop soup and boneless spare ribs, not a full meal. So underwhelming. I have never seen Chinese food that has NO flavor. it's almost like it was made by white people. I'm surprised there wasn't mayonnaise on the ribs read more

Very disappointing, was in the mood for Chinese and I usually go to Roots in Princeton for anything Asian, thought I'd check out a Yelp recommendations. Checked out their menu, called and ordered a Sichuan beef and steamed noodles. Quick order, and friendly staff, food was also hot. Unfortunately, that's where the compliments stop. The dumpling were very doughy, not a thin dough, but almost as if you attempted to make steamed dumplings at home and it didn't go quite right. The Sichuan beef is tasteless, which I could have handled, however, the meat is also poor quality. The combination makes for a complete waste, although I'm tempted to call them and ask for my money back, I think I'd just save myself the frustration. I don't recommend this restaurant, and although I'm all for supporting local businesses, I'd usually give them another go, but it really is that bad. The thought of the food is making my stomach.... Eat at your own risk. To the owner: get your stuff together, and figure out what is wrong with the system in place. Your past ratings were high, what's happened over the past 3 months? read more

Golden Empire - Steamed Dumpling - Chinese Near Me - Lawrence Township, New Jersey

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Golden Empire has been around for a long while and these days is more beige and yellow than golden. The dining room is still set up for Covid takeout, but has recommissioned a half dozen booths for eat in. I was there for late lunch just before 3:00, and ordered Chicken Chow Fun, which came with choice of soup (Hot & Sour). The owner/chef came out to serve me. He was friendly and showed a sense of humor when he couldn't remember whether the lunch specials menu included my request. It did and he smoothly accepted the fact and moved on. The Hot & Sour was neither. Just warm enough and sweet. First time that happened. Looks like they used something other than vinegar and thus lacked the tart sour note that is essential. Plenty of mushrooms and tofu, though. The Chow Fun had plenty of chicken, sprouts, onion and nest of noodles, but not the broad flat guys used traditionally, but a narrower gauge pasta that didn't have the surface area to capture the brown sauce. Yet, even the brown sauce was absent, with a pale substitute that lacked the savoriness expected from a Chinese kitchen and that makes chow fun so popular in some quarters. Lunch is a tough deal for restaurants. Often a loss leader to drive dinner business, they keep their costs as low as possible, but, as here, actual taste is not part of the calculation. Too bad. 2.5 STARS read more

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We know our Chinese food, and Golden Empire is a good one. We have only done takeout and have had nothing but excellent meals in generous portions, drawing from various sections of the menu. Prices are fair, and the value for what you pay is excellent. The manager is friendly and polite. Our food has always been ready when promised. read more

This has to be the worst Chinese food I've ever eaten I think the first time in my life I had to put seasoning on the food half the food was cold when I called to explain they told me sorry there's nothing I can do and they cook the food they send it out and it should not be cold but they cannot do nothing about it and told me to put it in the microwave I genuinely think this restaurant has turned me off Chinese for the remaining of my days my son is in the toilet getting sick right now disgusting food and disgusting Service read more

Great food! Shrimp Egg Foo Young and Sweet and sour shrimp are like no other in the area! Very friendly staff!

My favorite go to for this cuisine. Kind and friendly staff ... recommended to my family and they agree

The best Chinese food in the township and I am a life long resident, and I also remember when this restaurant open in 1983. When I go in he remembers what I ordered the last time I was in and asks would I like it again as well as being one of the nicest restaurant owners. Thank you Golden Empire. read more

I ordered two items for the first time to take home for dinner after work. I got Pork Moo Shu for myself and Thai Tom Yum Gai soup for my husband. I was surprised how much meat was in the pork moo shu and it was very good I was very pleasantly surprised. I have enough for two meals. The Thai soup didn't have much of a coconut flavor. It was good but very spicy hot. I would go back and try more food from this restaurant and wish I could have given 4.5 stars if half stars were available. read more

Ordered double cooked pork for delivery, pork that came looked nothing like double cooked pork. Either they got the order wrong (most likely) or they have horrible food. Either way, it was not a good experience. read more

This is my go to spot in Mercer county Great food, reasonable prices lovely local family! Highly recommend read more

Solid delicious food! Always yummy and fresh! I highly recommend this restaurant! I particularly love the egg foo young!

I just spent $12.79 ordered a veggie dish, when I bring it home , I found no rice in it.

It was a Wednesday night, my sister and I were hungry so we decided that we wanted Chinese food. I wanted to order from another place near shop rite, but they didn't do delivery so since Golden Empire was the closest I decided let's give it a try. I ordered shrimp fried rice and sweet and sour chicken. I waited for 1 hour and 13 minutes exactly for food that was bland. This was the WORST Chinese place I have ever ordered from. The chicken didn't even look like chicken, it looked like gelatin. And Asked for shrimp fried rice instead they give me white rice that was also bland. Next time I'd rather drive 15 minutes to a Chinese place than spend one hour waiting for bland food that looks like gelatin. read more

So I moved to the Princeton area and this place is my go to for Chinese delivery/take out. Not only is their food fresh and nicely cooked but the staff is always so accommodating and nice. The driver is the nicest person ever and always friendly! As for the food: I really like it. It is made fresh and the quality is better then other places I have tried. I also like that they have little specials like Pick up- order more then $20.00 and get 2 free spring rolls. $30.00 + and a free order of fried rice. Check this place out. read more

Eggrolls were delicious, general tsos was so-so, my husband liked the lo mein a lot. Little on the pricey side. Almost $40 with tip for two of us. read more

Delivered earlier than expected. The chow mien was a little garlicky but still really good! Amazing friend rice, beef and broccoli and crab ragoons! Second time ordering and will probably be our usual spot from now on. read more

I'm a Chinese food fanatic and let me say this place has the best general tso's chicken I've had thus far. Def recommend!

Ordered chicken egg foo young and pork egg foo young, It was in a terrible sweet sauce plus i may have ate two tiny pieces of pork. It was the most tasteless chinese meal I have ever had. friendly service, just the food needs work. I added extra chicken for mom's but she hasn't eaten it as of yet, So, I'll just say my meal, Pork Egg Foo Young, was not good at all read more

Avoid at all cost! If I could give no stars I would. Everyone has an opinion of what good Chinese food is. This isn't about preference. This is just about bad...no disgusting food. I ordered a pad Thai lunch yesterday and I immediately was struck by the appearance of the noodles which looked unappetizing. I was still hopeful but after choking down the first few bites I had already realized this was the worst pad Thai I had ever had. Being as hungry as I was I pressed on only to fin in the puddle of grease left behind by the noodles a giant hair. There are so many good options. There is no reason to ever go to this place. read more

Searching for something positive to say about the Golden Empire, I come up only with Great Wall Beef... that's pretty good... ... but otherwise its just plain standard Chinese food, chances are there's nothing on the menu that you haven't seen 100 times before somewhere else... and chances are, you're better off eating it somewhere else. read more

Its all prepacked chinese. I had wonton soup, which was tasteless and the wontons soggy and falling apart. Kung Po which was mostly celery. The egg roll was really really gross. I'll never go back. read more

We had dinner all 7 of us loved the food and the hospitality. This is the best in the area.

It's your basic Chinese restaurant. Quick and cheap. We got wayyyy more than enough food for 3 people and it was like $35.

Would give this restaurant a 2.5 rating. The food is just OK, it could definitely be a lot better. This restaurant would be one of my last resorts for takeout. read more

I decided to order chinese today. I waa goin to go with the one in lawerence shopping center but it was to many compliants about the food taking 2 hrs so I tried this place. The food was absolutely terrible. I ordered shrimp toast. It was a 2 out of 5. Shrimp and broccoli had absolutely no sauce or taste but the did give u big shrimp. I ordered hunan ahrimp extra extra spicy. It had no flavor neither was it spicy. I wont order frm them again read more

Congratulation to Golden Empire, voted # 1 in Lawrence Township by LawrencePatch readers. I have been coming here many years for Chinese food. The food was always accommodating and excellent. I especially like their homemade noodles, freshly made daily by the chef. I highly recommended it to the public. read more

Good food, not the typical sweet americanized Chinese crap. We order take outs from this place regularly and food is always good.

Totally fine for delivery especially if you are looking for mediocre American Chinese. A little salty but just totally fine:)

We checked this place out a few weeks ago because we just moved to the area and are looking for good local spots. I give it two stars because my husband liked his General Tso's chicken. I ordered chicken pad thai from here and I was so disappointed I was almost in tears. Yes, I hate wasting money on food that much. My husband ate my leftovers with no complaints, but I found it dry and bland. I can't believe this was rated #1 Chinese in Lawrence. I realize I ordered a Thai dish, but they shouldn't be serving it if they can't do it right. We also had the scallion pancakes which were gross with barely any scallions and way too doughy. Bummer! I won't be back. read more

Food was really good! Delivery was quick, and I loved the fried rice, but it make my stomach sick.

The best Chinese food in Lawrenceville! This restaurant has been here over 20 years and always has great service. I moved out of state a few years ago so anytime I'm back I make it a point to pop in. We went in today after 2 years and immediately greeted by my name. Thank you Chew - We look forward to visiting again soon! read more

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I was just at this restaurant yesterday. I am not from the Lawrenceville area and took a chance on dining at Golden Empire! I am glad I did because the food was excellent! I am a vegetarian..........the food was very fresh, delicious and we received great prompt service!! I order Broccoli, mushroom and steamed tofu at every Chinese restaurant I dine at, and Golden Empire did a great job!! One of the best I have had in years!! read more

you have to try their general tso's chicken and great wall beef. Its just amazing. Ask for white meat, its healthier and for those who like spicy food ask for their homemade hot chili oil, its super hot! read more

We went in to Golden Empire with fairly low expectations and still we were surprised at how they seemed either unable or unwilling to make their processed, previously frozen and sugary food taste like, well, real food. Unless you are chained to a wall and force fed by the Red army, leave this food exactly where it is. read more

This is the worst Chinese food I have ever eaten in my entire life. DO NOT ORDER FROM HERE. I was looking for a place that delivered and this is the closest that came up. Even if you are desperate for Chinese, I encourage you to resist ordering. Choose pizza instead or eat off the couch and get take away! Delivery took over an hour so you could cook something or do take out in that time. Food was so bland and a congealed blob of tasteless chicken and vegetables or the other extreme a nasty taste of chicken and vegetables and worst pad Thai ever. Gross. Not worth the money, calories, or time. read more

I like the food here and their service. I find their General Tso sauce to be too sweet, but try it with their green curry (Thai) fried rice and that should bring up the spice level. read more