I'm not a big Chinese food fan, but THIS?! THIS is how Chinese was supposed to be! Usually, I find the meat in Chinese food has a very processed texture. It usually doesn't feel like meat, but Golden Palace clearly uses the real deal. The beef and broccoli was amazing. The broccoli was perfectly cooked. The beef had great flavor, and I could tell it was good quality meat. The wonton soup was unlike any I've had before. It was DELISH. The egg rolls were eaten 2 at a time they were so good. I have no notes. This is top notch takeout. read more

Disappointed. I have really good memories of my previous visits to this restaurant. The food was so-so. Decor was dated and bare. I had hi hopes going in and left underwhelmed. read more

I grew up on the Golden Palace and on two trips through Ottawa in the last several years I went back twice. I was more than disappointed the first time and gave it a second chance a few years later in case I'd been there on an off night. They used to serve gorgeous big shrimp: now they chop up the shrimp. Chopped shrimp! Who does that. The eggrolls used to be in a class by themselves crammed with fresh veggies and fried in a cylinder - as opposed to the pinched ends everywhere else. They still make the cylinders but instead of crispy vegetables it is filled with some inexplicable mushy substance I was not able to identify. Ground pork and somethings more...could it be pureed veggies? How the mighty have fallen. read more

Swift service. The food is amazing. There always left over who not to smile Traditional decor very charming. read more

See all

Food was small portions, small egg rolls, decor dated, service minimally ok. They packed the leftovers by combining all into one container. Won't go again read more

I've been a loyal customer for 50 years. The food is dreadful now. Eggrolls went from the best in Ottawa to the worst. Do not eat here. I will never ever be back to G P. James C read more

Je m'étais promis que lors de mon prochain séjour j'allais venir essayer leur fameux eggroll. Ils sont ouverts aux 2 extrémités se qui leur donne un look super. D'abord on remarque tout de suite qu'il sont gros, peut de pâte frit et donc beaucoup garniture. En effet le mélange de porc et de choux est super. Ça vient avec une sauce au prune juste parfaite pas trop sucré. J'avoue ils sont excellent en plus dans manger la bas j'en ai aussi ramené une douzaine a la maison. Il y avait ce jour la beaucoup de clients qui venaient que pour les eggroll. J'ai aussi goûté a leur soupe Wongtong que jai bien aimé. Ils ont aussi un menu végétarien et bien oui des eggroll végé. Très bon service les employés ont des costumes sympathique. Un vieux resto qui viellit bien read more

Golden Palace - Les fameux Eggroll - Chinese Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

See all

so so disappointed in this food. The chicken pieces are pitiful. the food is so bland. terrible! this is the first review i´ve ever written in my Life. i wouldn't usually take the time. Do Not waste your money here. i won't ever be back read more

I have been going ton this restaurant since the 70's. Décore is old but makes it interesting and brings back family diner souvenirs. The food is pricey but well worth it. It's always a treat to dine in. Server have always been great. Don't forget the egg roles as they are amazing. Always take a douzen for home after. read more

Go to place for egg rolls, bee going to this place for years Old decor similar to many read more

My husband has been eating here since they opened in the 60s. Not much has changed and it is so refreshing to come back to town to visit family and find something that is the same. We've never tasted better egg rolls the world over and the garlic chicken balls are to die for. I hope they are here for the rest of our lives. You will have a flashback to A Christmas Story but is that a bad thing? read more

See all

In covid Canada one would think that the golden palace egg roll would have replaced the loonie as a unit of currency, however things have not gone well for the restaurant. For those unfamiliar, the egg rolls are sold at the ice hockey stadium and an absolute staple in Ottawa. Over a number of years I have watched diners sit in the 1970s original diner ordering plate after plate after plate. Amid The twee but genuine 1970s decor waiters reminded me of extras for Hong Kong movies of the era and I always imagined a sudden Bruce Lee style martial arts display erupting, but then that's my imagination. The reality is that the restaurant is now grimy, dirty and inaccessible - offering yet more real estate for the little old ladies who come in each morning to lay more golden egg rolls for the owner. It is sad that any covid government subsidy was not spent on renovation. In a sense the Golden Palace is 'last man standing' in terms of that era of dining - perhaps the owners missed a golden opportunity to recast themselves... Diners preorder if they can get through on the decrepit telephone are then trapped in a glass vestibule until handed a brown paper bag and credit card receipt. Getting in the car we found no cutlery - all they offered when pushed were a pair of chopsticks - try eating soup with those - great money saving idea for the owners. Perhaps my taste buds have changed over the past 2 years as well but sadly the magic has departed the palace - it now really does look old and has become more clearly than ever simply an asset being sweated to death. That said the egg rolls are still OK, but in the health and wellness mode we are in, quite probably more nutritionally dangerous then covid... read more

See all

Without a doubt the best Canadian Chinese restaurant. Nostalgic and those Egg Rolls ..the best in Canada

Where's the love? Their burnt-end egg rolls are to die for. They were full of meat and with the duck sauce, it's perfection! It's a must try if you are in Ottawa! read more

I finally got to try their famous egg rolls that I've been hearing people rave about for years and years and yes, they are, without any doubt, the best egg rolls on the planet. It's like stepping back in time inside. The waiters are dressed in red tail jackets with black lapels and white shirts and the place looks like it probably did in the 50s or 60s. Apart from the egg rolls, I had a won ton soup that was very 'middle of the road' and my brother had a curried chicken dish that was good but didn't have a whole lot of chicken in it. Apart from their two dollar egg rolls, their prices are not cheap. When I got the bill, I thought they'd made a mistake but apparently not. Our waiter was very entertaining read more

See all

We've been driving to Ottawa for several years now (2hour drive) just to pick up their amazing famous egg rolls and let me just say they are by a huge Gap THE best egg rolls in NORTH AMERICA!!! The rolls according to their website have travelled around the globe to more countries than I have in my entire life ahaha!!! (No joke) People order them by truck loads uncooked just to bring it back home to cook it. The Rolls are huge and jam packed stuffed with A burst of flavour I challenge you to check out their website it's fun how they indicate all the places people have brought the egg Rolls back to their households. Since we live about 1:30 away we usually just bring home 2 dozens and freeze the first dozen and devour the first dozen as a feast. They are so delicious and sometimes we can't control them they are beyond delicious and so worth the drive. Overall, this place has been around for decades and they still to this day are the best egg roll makers , if only I knew their secret recipe ahaha I'm drooling just thinking about the next time I decide to take a drive to pick some up for dinner. read more

Golden Palace - Chinese Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

The burnt-tip egg rolls definitely live up to expectation! After hearing about their famous egg rolls, I decided to order from here for dinner. Overall, the meal was pretty great. I ordered the chicken egg rolls and they were delicious. Nice, big and filled up with chicken and filling, they were finished within seconds! It comes with a dipping sauce as well as hot mustard. The other dishes the really stood out were the hot pepper with beef and the general tao chicken. They were both really good. The beef dish was spicy, something I was really hoping for. As for the general Tao, it was nice and crispy, with minimal breading on the inside (another plus!). The only thing I would change is the sauce on the general tao. I found it very similar to a sweet chilli sauce. The other dishes such as the chicken chow mein and beef and brocoli were fine. I would've preferred having less sauce and more crispy noodles in the chow mein, and less sauce in the beef and brocoli dish. Also, I think both dishes could've used a bit more flavour. Overall, I really can't wait to come back for more of their egg rolls! read more

Tonight Feb 3, 2024 got takeout 6 Egg Rolls Chicken Fried Rice Chicken Balls and Almond Guy Ding $66.70. Egg rolls were not crispy, tasteless like they were a week old. Chicken balls were a few pieces stick together in clumps of doughy batter, chicken was dry dry dry. Rice was okay, just okay. Other dish very average. It only had onion and celery and a few almonds. No mushrooms no broccoli. Very glutinous sauce with no flavour. Have dined in and had takeout dozens of times over decades. Tonight was NOT GOOD. Had we been eating in the restaurant I would have sent the food back. Not sure what has changed but I won't be in a hurry to go back. Food was ready 15 minutes from phone call, several bags were on the counter cooling when i walked in. Very disappointed. This used to be the best! read more

I used to live in Ottawa, and one of the greatest things about them is their understated food scene. There are a ton of restaurants that don't try too hard and succeed on being great but not fussy. I like this. Segue: I am a huge fan of Ruby Inn Chinese Food on Walkley Rd. They, in my opinion, have the best egg rolls ever made, and all of their food is excellent. I've never gotten anything bad from them. But all I keep hearing about is this challenger called Golden Palace and how their egg rolls rival Ruby's. Well, you know what's next: while on a visit to see friends, I had to try these egg rolls. Let's get to the skinny: They're quite good, they're very tasty, they're excellent. And they're huge. They're the Fats Domino of egg rolls. These are a meal on their own. The flavor is a bit different than Ruby's. I taste more veggie than meat, and they're a little less contained than their opponent. But. They're not as good. This is my opinion of course, and there's not a chance in hell I'd say they're not good on any day of the week, but they're not as good as Ruby's. Other than that, the plum sauce is different, the egg roll itself is different, but no matter, they're still very good. I'll leave it at that. Service is efficient and friendly. We got a gentleman named Bat who served us. 21 egg rolls and they were on our table in 3 minutes, I kid you not. This guy and place mean business. Also got fried rice which was good. Tasted slightly burned which didn't deter me. It was still good. Only complaint, is the place is very expensive. Lemon chicken is about $22. I live in Toronto, this city is expensive, but I haven't ever encountered lemon chicken for that price. One of my friends who was at the egg roll fest got beans in a lo mein sauce and it was $12. Pricey. Anyhow, next time I'm in Ottawa I'd go back. This place knows how to throw down read more

Today was my first, and last, order from Golden Palace. Simply put, it was the most disappointing chinese food I've ever eaten. While the chicken balls/general tao seemed to be hand-breaded (a nice change), they tasted stale and were hard to cut through. The sauces were watery (especially the beef in black bean sauce), and none of the dishes were terribly flavourful. Also, the portions were disappointingly small compared to other local offerings that are comparable in price. And the egg rolls? I guess they were good, but I can't say they were the best I've had and TBH I don't understand all the fuss. UPDATE: My wife is still ill from it more than 12 hours later. read more

The food is alright, lacking a lot of flavour. For example, the rice was very very dry, the sauce for the egg rolls was water downed and the batter for the chicken was soggy. All of it was SO pricy for the amount they actually gave you (chow mein was $12 for 90% bean sprouts... :/ ) The egg rolls are very good but only that is worth it. Go elsewhere for Chinese food that will give you large amounts of food for fair prices and lots of flavour. read more

Ordered egg rolls, almond chicken guy ding and beef with broccoli for pick up. Egg rolls were fine BUT when we went through the plastic containers it was void of the main ingredients. Beef and Chicken. 5 tiny little pieces of meat in each dish. For 15.00 per dish I would expect more than soggy vegetables. Never again. read more

I can't do anything but to laugh at this point. I understand during covid and especially it being Mother's Day things are hectic but how does a business charge 16$ for an each/item only to come in a small tub!? Had 6 people to feed and well ... you can see in the picture it was not enough ESPECIALLY FOR THE AMOUNT I PAID lol. Had egg rolls as well (not included in picture) and they're good I'll give them that/has it going for them but I've had many "Chinese" take outs from other places and they give so much more that it could last you a week! heck ..hole in the wall places give way more then this place. My mistake for wanting to try something new after hearing about good things (maybe it's better dining in?) Worse is I called to ask if this was normal and I quote "it's been like that for decades" ......................................lol get your moneys worth and go somewhere else! beside taste wise 3/10 tasted like smoke/cigarette smoke infused food. Never again .. no thanks! read more

Golden Palace - What we ordered except egg rolls not included here - Chinese Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Yeah. It's true about what they say about their egg rolls. They're incredible and a close second to the east coast egg roll (salty mushy goodness #yum)! But, I think that's what GP has going for it. They've surrounded their brand behind the egg rolls that they've forgotten to put much effort behind the rest of their menu. It's good Chinese food, but not great. If it weren't for the egg rolls, I probably would never go back. They need to focus on the rest of the menu since they've already perfected the egg roll. Once they do this, it might be the best Chinese restaurant in the city! read more

I have enjoyed this place for my 37 years in Ottawa. While i love their food, certain reviews on other sites state that it's not "authentic" enough, that it's too greasy, or that it's too expensive, etc. In the end, I realize that all our opinions are subjective. But let the facts speak for themselves: (1) It's existed for a very long time. Is it because most people like it? I think that would be the only logical explanation. I do agree that certain fans might praise it so much that new visitors might feel disappointed or let down. But the fact that they remain in Ottawa after 40 plus years speaks volumes, does it not? (2) Golden Palace always busy. Is it because people like it? Again, logic dictates that they must. (3) Service is abrupt. Is this because they're busy? I think we see where this is going. The people who faithfully buy their food don't have big enough issues with this or the fact that the quality of English spoken by the staff might be hard to understand. Sure, they're abrupt. They certainly aren't rude enough to steer people away from them. (4) It's expensive. Yes, it is. Why would this be? Because it's well-liked by most people. And those people put a high value on the product at Golden Palace. If they didn't think Golden Palace's food was excellent, they wouldn't pay as much for it. It's not truly Chinese food. Most Chinese restaurants we have here in Ottawa do not serve "authentic" Chinese food either. I've never heard of "authentic chicken balls". But whatever its classified as (I think most would call it Canadian Chinese food), people enjoy it and have kept it open for 40+ years. Some former Senators have had their egg rolls flown in across Canada to relive the GP experience when they've been traded to other teams. So, at the expense of sounding like a follower and like many other GP fans, I love it too. read more

Golden Palace - Chinese Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

I quite hate to do this, but I was SEVERELY disappointed in this place! Was so excited to finally eat here, but I really and truly was not at all impressed. Yes, the egg rolls they're famous for are just as good as they say - crispy, tasty, and, strangely enough, even tastier with their 'hot' mustard.. which was my first indication of the fact that they serve North American Chinese food. If you don't know what this means, then you've never had authentic Chinese food to begin with. Their lunch deals are not so much deals as they are stupid amounts of (not so fantastic food) for not so fantastic prices. They give you a small selection of about 3-4 specific dishes to choose from, which include chicken fried rice, almond guy ding, plain chop suey, and something else that did not even seem remotely appetizing at the time and I now cannot remember. Pretty sure there's also another option of garlic spare ribs, but, of course, it's extra. I found the dishes fairly bland, so I added some soy sauce, which I never do, but then accidentally drowned my lunch special. Though, to be honest, not much of a loss there. Don't even get me started on the chop suey - plain chop suey pretty much just equals bean sprouts. No, thanks. I have gotten into the habit of taking pictures of literally everything I eat, especially at restaurants and the like, and other than the egg rolls, no food porn pics for me from this place. No moo shu, no beef with black bean sauce, no flat rice noodles, generally no noodles at all, other than different chow meins. I paid something like $20-25 with tax and tip for a lunch I generally did not enjoy. I would have given it one star if it hadn't been for the egg rolls. My advice? Stick to the egg rolls and go elsewhere for some good Chinese food. 1/30 #30DaysOfYelp read more

Golden Palace - GP's famous egg rolls with sweet and sour sauce and hot mustard - Chinese Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

I came by here when my friend wanted me to try the best Chinese food in Ottawa and knows I'm picky with Chinese food. Just a heads up, it's not a traditional Chinese place, more of a Canadian-Chinese take out restaurant. This is not an authentic Chinese restaurant for you foodies. The food wasn't great from the items my friend ordered but I must admit the egg rolls weren't bad. Fortunately for me we didn't get terrible service. The place is a little dated and overpriced but if you like the old school Canadian-Chinese restaurants this place might be for you. read more

This review is based solely on the amazing egg rolls that we travel long distances for. And the friendly service when we're there. It always seems relatively busy when we do pick up the egg rolls which I'm guessing speaks well for this venerable restaurant. read more

We had egg rolls from Golden Palace yesterday. I have been eating food from here for over 50 years. I have quit ordering any other dishes as the quality kept going down and the prices up. Yesterdays order will now be the last of the egg rolls as they were tasteless and gave stomach issues to both my husband and I. Its time to say goodbye to what once was a family favorite. read more

My grandpa used to work here back in the day. This restaurant has a rich rich history to Ottawa. The decor and design of the restaurant is extraordinarily and feels like your in a movie with multiple rooms. The egg roles are a must!!!! My folks buy them in bulk and we eat them from home year round. The owner, staff are honest hardworking individuals and you can tell by the quality of the food. Wow best Chinese place in town hands down. read more

Ordered Golden Palace last night for dinner egg rolls were good, but fried rice tasted burnt and their version of general Tao chicken basically chicken balls with chilli Thai sauce, very disappointing will not be ordering again read more

Came for egg rolls and they were excellent. Other dishes were good, environment was dated but clean. Service was excellent - friendly and attentive. read more

I really hate to give them three stars- I do. To be fair the food was pretty good. The egg rolls are literally the best we've ever had (as I'm sure you can see from many other reviews). We also had the garlic spare ribs and they were very delicious, as well as the general Tao which was ok but did not taste like any traditional general Tao we've had before. Kind of felt like the general Tao was glorified sweet and sour sauce over lightly breaded chicken... Over all the food was pretty good. And then there is the location..... The reason I can't personally give this place a better rating is because of the extreme lack of care the owner has placed on his restaurant. The place looks like has not been renovated since it opened like 50 years ago . . The filth of the walls- which are old faux wood paneling that you would see in a 60s basement, had scratches and wear and tear beyond belief. The light fixtures, falling apart. Dirty and filthy - aside from our table wear which was clean. The kitchen doors were completely filthy and scratched up and beat down with wear and tear. The curtains next to our table were literally- I'm not kidding you- shredded at the bottoms so badly they were falling apart. (Will post pic) The odd part is this restaurant is constantly busy which leads me to believe this owner has more than enough means to renovate and clean this place up a bit. No need to take away any of he classic old school vibe just pain and repair - clean it up. It's really bad how run down. The other thing we couldn't believe was the price our our meal. Two egg rolls each and one side dish each with two small rice and our meal came to $70! We didn't even take drinks at this price, just outrageous for the run down atmosphere. Again, we won't go back. read more

If I could give negative stars, I would. I paid $100 for 4 items. There's barely anything in the containers. The food is tasteless and you can get better egg rolls elsewhere. Not worth the money or the hype. The worst part (aside from the flavour) was that they added the parts that are supposed to be crunchy to the chow main...... IT WAS TAKE OUT! Crunchy becomes soggy really fast in a container. Even the plum sauce was tasteless. read more

Golden Palace - Soggy chow main. - Chinese Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

I don't understand why I read such great reviews of this place. The only good thing for lunch today was the wonton soup. My water glass was chipped. Substitutions were allowed on the menu for combo meals but not by staff. The egg rolls they are so famous for were premade and reheated. The chicken fried rice was burnt. The sweet and sour chicken 'balls' were also premade and reheated. We also weren't ever advised as to what made the house chow mein special, and it turned out to be shellfish, which we can't eat. It's not mentioned on the menu, and we deliberately ordered items that shouldn't have had shellfish. The decor is incredibly dated and in need of a refresh, even if the ceiling is kept. The wait staff are pushy and not exactly accommodating or welcoming. We will not be back, and I can't even suggest the famous egg rolls! read more

Best egg rolls you will ever eat in your life!! Golden Palace egg rolls are close to the top of the list of things I miss most about my hometown. No trip back home is complete until I have eaten my weight in them. That being said, the food is the only reason to go. The restaurant's decor is very outdated, right down to the dishes. Parking is limited at busy times (and it's pretty much always busy). We usually just get it to go. I don't think anything about this restaurant has changed since I was a kid! read more

I have often had their famous egg rolls, but today I decided to try more. Unfortunately, I was VERY disappointed! We ordered 3 dishes, which cost us over $50! The portions were extremely small, and the food was dried out and tasteless. The spare ribs we ordered were stripped down so much that there was barely any meat on them, and they were extremely tough. Every time I go in there the place is completely empty. I'm guessing that the general public has wised up on their terrible food, and only orders egg rolls to go... which is all I plan on doing with this place in the future. Also, the staff was extremely rude and unhelpful. Very disappointed, as I had such high hopes from their egg rolls. read more

This anachronism has tacky stereotype decor unchanged since the 50s and now obviously shabby. It's what non-Chinese back then thought to be an authentic look. Now it's humorously retro, an artifact that can't be updated since that will destroy a key reason for continuing popularity. The menu is still the 50s cliches of egg rolls (it's widely known for them), fried rice, chow mein, spare ribs in sweet brown sauce, chicken chunks in sweet red sauce, etc. This is Chinese in the sense that Chef Boyardee is Italian. Eating at the GP, as locals call it, is to experience Chinese from the era when we were more or less clueless as to what that really meant. By all means go, because the food is okay for what it is, if pricey, but do it with a wink as a throwback experience, not as credible Chinese. read more

THE BEST EGG ROLLS ON EARTH! Golden Palace dishes out delicious and authentic Chinese cuisine with fast, friendly service. They make their egg rolls and plum sauce from scratch and you'll be amazed how delightful they are! You can take home half-cooked egg rolls to be served at home as well. The menu is like most Chinese-Canadian restaurants, but the quality is like no other I've tasted. How 'bout them egg rolls Mr. Goldstone? read more

Golden Palace is a Chinese restaurant on Carling, and a popular one at that. Just looking at the building, you can tell the restaurant has been around for a while. It's not too run down, but it certainly shows its age. The biggest challenge with the restaurant is parking; on busy nights finding a spot isn't always easy since they have a very limited parking lot. Parking on a nearby street is your best bet. The inside is pretty big, with a fair sized waiting area and a good amount of tables. The decor is interesting. The atmosphere is obviously Asian, but there is a lot stuff packed in there. It doesn't take away from the tables, but it does look a bit cluttered. The food is good, darn good. That is why people come here constantly, and that is why they continue to stay busy. It's all the classic Chinese food you'd want. The bar, however, is a bit lacking. The physical bar itself is incredibly small and serves as a service bar. The drinks are limited, with domestic beer and basic liquor. Come here for the food, not the bells and whistles. read more