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Restaurant is big but very clean. They have a parking lot which is nice. The service was friendly and prompt. The food was hit or miss, unfortunately. The shrimp in lobster sauce had no flavor. The Mongolian beef and cashew chicken were tasty. The chicken with vegetables was a little bland. Everything though was very fresh and hot. If in the area we would try it again.
10/10 me and my family love this place. If you are looking for flavorful Chinese food this is the spot to go to. The portions are huge but the food is also good some places have huge portions but the food sucks this is not one of those places. The orange chicken was probably some of the best I have ever had and the pork fried was amazing the pork was tender and soft a must get. I called to order but next time I might have to dine in
TLDR; delish food, huge portions, & we'll be back! First time here! I've had it bookmarked for years, and just got to it ... should have come sooner! We tried: -Cream Cheese Wontons (8): Delish! Savory, Creamy, perfectly crisp! Comes w a nice sauce too. -Orange Chicken: big Juicy flavorful pieces, sauce is delish and lots of it. Maybe not as crispy as other places, but the quality of meat makes up for it. -Mongolian Beef: meat cooked to perfection, flavors are good! -House Special Chop Suey: great flavor sauce! Comes w/ Chicken, beef, shrimp, mushrooms, broccoli, snap peas, and tons of bean sprouts. We loved everything. And had TONS of Leftovers. Portions are huge! Also, they wine & beer. Limited options, but it's there! Wine was like 9.50/ea Beer was like 6.95/ea ??? I think! *a lil high? :/
We have been searching for an authentic Chinese restaurant since Seafood Port closed and found that Golden Pheasant offers some of our favorite menu items and also has generous lunch special portions. The salt and pepper pork chops and salt pepper squid need a bit more seasoning for our liking. Their vegetable-forward dishes are tasty well seasoned, and prepared al dente, particularly the mixed vegetables, bok choy with garlic sauce and mixed vegetables. Unlike most take/out places, they include the hot and sour and/or chicken corn soup as part of the takeout orders; however, we found the soup to be too thick and pasty. Service is fast and efficient. Overall, It's worth trying the lunch specials.
We,picked up takeout. We placed an order for 2 shrimp fried rice,with extra shrimp. 2 BBQ ribs,Singapore noodles,that had pork chicken and shrimp. Cooked to perfectly. Garlic string beans mixed veggies,salt n pepper chicken wings and salt n pepper pork chops. Chicken with black bean sauce. Egg rolls and steam rice. All a 10 authentic flavors. Large portion. The service is always friend and kind. They have a large dining area capacity of 153 max. There appeal parking street and parking lot.
Came here for my mom's birthday and it was excellent. Was sat real quick and service was friendly and efficient. We ordered sweet and sour chicken, chow mein, Mongolian beef, kung pao chicken, and fried rice. Everything was great and huge portions. Restaurant does get pretty noisy though so don't bring a date here to talk. But take out is definitely a win.
Word on the streets is that Michelle Kwan's family previously owned the Golden Pheasant back in the day. Love getting the duck, fried salt and pepper pork chops, sautéed garlic snow peas, filet mignon French style, and beef chow fun dry. The service was fast and really nice. My only issues that dropped a star was the cleanliness. My tea cup and silverware were dirty. Also the presentation of the roast duck. The picture I took is how it showed up at the table. Whenever I order roasted duck from a Chinese restaurant it's cut with precision and placed on a serving plate showing the carving skills of the chef. Sadly it wasn't done here.
My nephew had his Graduation Luncheon here and all the dishes were delicious. They ordered so many dishes, I didn't take a pic of everything. Aside from the main dining area, there is a small back area that has enough room for 5 large tables. The service even though they were packed, was good. A few times we had to wait for drink refills, but considering we were a party of almost 30 and a full restaurant. The parking is limited, but there's additional parking in adjacent lots. The interior is the usual Chinese Restaurant decor, nothing fancy, but clean and charming. They do a significant amount of to-go trays, keep them in mind for your next gathering.
We stopped in for late lunch for the first time at this restaurant. We were seated pretty quickly around 3 pm. The restaurant was busy with a birthday party in the back area and other tables about half filled with customers. Our server who took our order was abrupt and not very friendly. It was businesslike and she didn't seem interested in answering questions. Acoustics in the restaurant not great if you're trying to have a conversation. We enjoyed the beef chow fun and price was very reasonable. We also ordered the fried flounder, which was overly fried with a thick coating. Hot and sour soup came with the lunch specials. Don't get the Thai iced tea. It had no flavor. Portion sizes were generous for lunch. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat there.
We were looking forward to the takeout after reading such great reviews. But the food was below average (ordered five dishes). I found myself regretting not going to Panda Express instead. The shrimp chowmein was decent, but I would never want to eat any of the other items. How do you mess up pineapple fried rice (lacked flavor), that will remain a mystery. The bittermelon beef (should be called Boring Beef), house special chicken, and fried garlic squid (over cooked and chewy) were all below average. On a positive note, the portions are large. We'll have to repurpose all the leftovers somehow. The portion and price should be slashed by half I'll never go back unfortunately. It was a very busy night, but that should never be an excuse for making below average food.
My friend's family tradition is to have Chinese food on Christmas eve, and this is the place they have gone to. I was really looking forward to it, because I was missing my Chinese food. Lol. This place did not disappoint! Everything was so good. Not only that, their portions are huge! Definitely had leftovers to enjoy later! If you're craving Chinese food, then definitely try this place!
Always a good time at Golden Pheasant. Party of 3, we got upgraded to a bigger table because our eyes did all the ordering. Food for 2-3 days.
I love Golden Pheasant. The food is always delicious. It's a busy place but they have enough staff to keep things moving. It's always clean. Decor is just what you would expect. I call my order in to reduce the wait time. The lady that answers the phone is nice but fast. You won't get any small talk out of her over the phone. I've had the broccoli beef, their house fried rice with shrimp and beef, chow mein, bok choy with beef, honey shrimp, spring rolls, sweet and sour chicken, and the list goes on. I've never had a bad dish and their food is not greasy. The portion sizes are plentiful. My last order was the house rice and the broccoli beef. It was enough to feed three people, myself, hubby and my 23 year old son. It is my go to Chinese restaurant in Carson for sure! A must try. So busy eating I forgot to take a pic of the food!!
4 months ago
Outstanding! Located in Torrance PO or "West Carson" a block away from Harbor UCLA Medical Center. On the outside, it looks like an old restaurant. They have their own dedicated lot. I was here twice, once with a group and a few weeks later with the hubby. Upon entry we were warmly greeted by the staff. The menu is rich with many choices of Chinese cuisine. My all time fave is a sweet and sour protein plate. Here they have pork. Had this scrumptious dish twice and it was still amazing even as leftovers. Check out my photos-- chow mein, scallops and veggies, sweet and sour pork, and even the complimentary dessert of tapioca. All tasted awesome! Big portions! The hubby was wowed at the generous portions of good looking food that was brought to us. Our servers were the sweetest, so attentive and kind. Even though they were masked I can see their warm smiles in their eyes. They are closed on Tuesdays but open all the other days of the week. Excellent Chinese food and service. 5 stars. read more
The most reasonably priced, fast, tasty, Chinese restaurant you'll find in the South Bay, Torrance/Carson area! They have the most generous servings, including their lunch menu that goes thru 3PM. The service is fast and the ambiance is "old neighborhood Chinese." Our fellow Church goers, The CDA, often reserve a few tables to celebrate BDays & special occasions here... I believe this was Michelle Kwan's parents' restaurant in the olden days? We love their fresh veggies & chicken and also the spicy salty pork chops AND fish... Super Yum and BIG Servings! This place is a favorite by some of our friends from Nativity Catholic School & Church... You will like it here. Come on in and eat, a lot! read more
11 months ago
Restaurant is big but very clean. They have a parking lot which is nice. The service was friendly and prompt. The food was hit or miss, unfortunately. The shrimp in lobster sauce had no flavor. The Mongolian beef and cashew chicken were tasty. The chicken with vegetables was a little bland. Everything though was very fresh and hot. If in the area we would try it again. read more
10/10 me and my family love this place. If you are looking for flavorful Chinese food this is the spot to go to. The portions are huge but the food is also good some places have huge portions but the food sucks this is not one of those places. The orange chicken was probably some of the best I have ever had and the pork fried was amazing the pork was tender and soft a must get. I called to order but next time I might have to dine in read more
11 months ago
TLDR; delish food, huge portions, & we'll be back! First time here! I've had it bookmarked for years, and just got to it ... should have come sooner! We tried: -Cream Cheese Wontons (8): Delish! Savory, Creamy, perfectly crisp! Comes w a nice sauce too. -Orange Chicken: big Juicy flavorful pieces, sauce is delish and lots of it. Maybe not as crispy as other places, but the quality of meat makes up for it. -Mongolian Beef: meat cooked to perfection, flavors are good! -House Special Chop Suey: great flavor sauce! Comes w/ Chicken, beef, shrimp, mushrooms, broccoli, snap peas, and tons of bean sprouts. We loved everything. And had TONS of Leftovers. Portions are huge! Also, they wine & beer. Limited options, but it's there! Wine was like 9.50/ea Beer was like 6.95/ea ??? I think! *a lil high? :/ read more
We have been searching for an authentic Chinese restaurant since Seafood Port closed and found that Golden Pheasant offers some of our favorite menu items and also has generous lunch special portions. The salt and pepper pork chops and salt pepper squid need a bit more seasoning for our liking. Their vegetable-forward dishes are tasty well seasoned, and prepared al dente, particularly the mixed vegetables, bok choy with garlic sauce and mixed vegetables. Unlike most take/out places, they include the hot and sour and/or chicken corn soup as part of the takeout orders; however, we found the soup to be too thick and pasty. Service is fast and efficient. Overall, It's worth trying the lunch specials. read more
11 months ago
We,picked up takeout. We placed an order for 2 shrimp fried rice,with extra shrimp. 2 BBQ ribs,Singapore noodles,that had pork chicken and shrimp. Cooked to perfectly. Garlic string beans mixed veggies,salt n pepper chicken wings and salt n pepper pork chops. Chicken with black bean sauce. Egg rolls and steam rice. All a 10 authentic flavors. Large portion. The service is always friend and kind. They have a large dining area capacity of 153 max. There appeal parking street and parking lot. read more
Came here for my mom's birthday and it was excellent. Was sat real quick and service was friendly and efficient. We ordered sweet and sour chicken, chow mein, Mongolian beef, kung pao chicken, and fried rice. Everything was great and huge portions. Restaurant does get pretty noisy though so don't bring a date here to talk. But take out is definitely a win. read more
Word on the streets is that Michelle Kwan's family previously owned the Golden Pheasant back in the day. Love getting the duck, fried salt and pepper pork chops, sautéed garlic snow peas, filet mignon French style, and beef chow fun dry. The service was fast and really nice. My only issues that dropped a star was the cleanliness. My tea cup and silverware were dirty. Also the presentation of the roast duck. The picture I took is how it showed up at the table. Whenever I order roasted duck from a Chinese restaurant it's cut with precision and placed on a serving plate showing the carving skills of the chef. Sadly it wasn't done here. read more
1 year ago
My nephew had his Graduation Luncheon here and all the dishes were delicious. They ordered so many dishes, I didn't take a pic of everything. Aside from the main dining area, there is a small back area that has enough room for 5 large tables. The service even though they were packed, was good. A few times we had to wait for drink refills, but considering we were a party of almost 30 and a full restaurant. The parking is limited, but there's additional parking in adjacent lots. The interior is the usual Chinese Restaurant decor, nothing fancy, but clean and charming. They do a significant amount of to-go trays, keep them in mind for your next gathering. read more
We stopped in for late lunch for the first time at this restaurant. We were seated pretty quickly around 3 pm. The restaurant was busy with a birthday party in the back area and other tables about half filled with customers. Our server who took our order was abrupt and not very friendly. It was businesslike and she didn't seem interested in answering questions. Acoustics in the restaurant not great if you're trying to have a conversation. We enjoyed the beef chow fun and price was very reasonable. We also ordered the fried flounder, which was overly fried with a thick coating. Hot and sour soup came with the lunch specials. Don't get the Thai iced tea. It had no flavor. Portion sizes were generous for lunch. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat there. read more
We were looking forward to the takeout after reading such great reviews. But the food was below average (ordered five dishes). I found myself regretting not going to Panda Express instead. The shrimp chowmein was decent, but I would never want to eat any of the other items. How do you mess up pineapple fried rice (lacked flavor), that will remain a mystery. The bittermelon beef (should be called Boring Beef), house special chicken, and fried garlic squid (over cooked and chewy) were all below average. On a positive note, the portions are large. We'll have to repurpose all the leftovers somehow. The portion and price should be slashed by half I'll never go back unfortunately. It was a very busy night, but that should never be an excuse for making below average food. read more
My friend's family tradition is to have Chinese food on Christmas eve, and this is the place they have gone to. I was really looking forward to it, because I was missing my Chinese food. Lol. This place did not disappoint! Everything was so good. Not only that, their portions are huge! Definitely had leftovers to enjoy later! If you're craving Chinese food, then definitely try this place! read more
1 year ago
Always a good time at Golden Pheasant. Party of 3, we got upgraded to a bigger table because our eyes did all the ordering. Food for 2-3 days. read more
2 years ago
I love Golden Pheasant. The food is always delicious. It's a busy place but they have enough staff to keep things moving. It's always clean. Decor is just what you would expect. I call my order in to reduce the wait time. The lady that answers the phone is nice but fast. You won't get any small talk out of her over the phone. I've had the broccoli beef, their house fried rice with shrimp and beef, chow mein, bok choy with beef, honey shrimp, spring rolls, sweet and sour chicken, and the list goes on. I've never had a bad dish and their food is not greasy. The portion sizes are plentiful. My last order was the house rice and the broccoli beef. It was enough to feed three people, myself, hubby and my 23 year old son. It is my go to Chinese restaurant in Carson for sure! A must try. So busy eating I forgot to take a pic of the food!! read more
Great food for a great price! This place is budget friendly and gives large portions. The orange chicken was delicious, it's not your typical orange chicken but rather more garlicky orange chicken flavor. The sauce was a bit too much for me, where I felt it was overly dressed with sauce. My favorite dish is the sweet and sour chicken, so crispy and delicious. The half portion of the wonton soup was enough for 4 people plus a few refills. The location has a bit of wear and tear here and there but it still has that feeling of a chinese food sit down restaurant that I remember going to growing up. For. Wednesday night, the place was mellow and had a few other families dining. read more
This place is golden! I can't believe this was my first time ever trying this place, it's truly a hidden gem. Definitely no frills here, quick, straight to the point Chinese cuisine, and I'm not mad about it. They have a huge menu to choose from, and we decided to go with the filet mignon French style, honey walnut shrimp, and combination fried rice. Literally everything hit. The meat was nice and tender with lots of flavor. The shrimps were a good size, nice crispy batter and perfect sauce. And the rice went well with it both. I will definitely be back for the shrimp though! And I would like to try many of their other dishes. I will say, their free tapioca dessert to end your meal could use some help, it was very bland. All in all, the service was nice, they gave us soup on the house! We got the egg drop soup, it was okay, maybe hot and sour will be better. Nonetheless, I am now a new fan, and I will be back to try some other dishes to see what it's hitting for. Happy eats, loves! ^_^ read more
I've driven past Golden Pheasant for years and went for the 1st time yesterday. I had no idea this place was so popular! It was PACKED! The food was amazing (portions are huge so beware), service was exceptional. (We had some demanding folks at our table but the servers went above & beyond.) I was overwhelmed by the volume of food & managed to take just one good pic. My faves were the sautéed greens, sautéed scallops & egg drop soup with imitation crab. I also enjoyed the minced chicken in lettuce wrap. The servers came many times throughout the evening refilling our water, tea, giving us extra napkins, etc. Reading the other reviews, it seems like some folks had negative experiences with service but we had the opposite experience. The restaurant staff was like one big family. The interior was bright, clean, attractive (maybe newly renovated). Would definitely return. read more
Do you love leftovers? Then Golden Pheasant is for you! Enormous portions and a menu packed with options likely to please any palate. As each mountain sized entree was placed on our table, I was making notes about how much refrigerator space I'd need to manage these leftovers at home. The 2 of us ordered enough food for a small army. We knew we wanted leftovers but had no idea the portions were super gigantic. The egg rolls were freshly made, but I'd say these were underwhelming, and we would not order them next time. Maybe some Chinese hot mustard would have kicked up the flavor profile, minus that I doused mine in chili oil and the sweet sauce. But again, I would not order these again. Seriously, I'd stop at Fu Sing for an egg roll order, then head here for mains. Word. His spicy and sour soup worked once he added a healthy amount of chili oil and a generous squeeze of Meyer lemon (from our garden). I don't carry vinegar, but if I did, he would have added it, too. He enjoyed a couple of bowls at the restaurant and had enough for 2 more bowls as leftovers. I wonder if we asked, would they have upped the spicy heat? I loved that every entree had chunky veggies - none of those small diced pieces that make you wonder if there are any veggies at all. Red and green bell peppers, onions, cabbage, green onions, chilies, super yummy. Pork fried rice was a hit for him. Big chunks of pork. I'm not a fan because, well, eggs. Kung Pao beef, 3 Ingredient chow mein, Orange chicken, all delicious and served nuclear hot just out of the wok. None of the entrees were spicy, so again, the chili oil was abundantly added. Note for next time: Ask nicely for the spicy heat level to be amped up. Can't miss the bright yellow restaurant just across from Harbor UCLA Medical Center. There is plenty of parking in the lot. Swift and friendly service. Big portions, excellent value. Bring a group. Share the food. Plan on leftovers. read more
Great value for Chinese food in the area. The serving portion is generous. The food is good and delicious. Service could be better, but they are efficient. The dining area is expensive so even when it's busy it doesn't feel cramp. read more
5 months ago
Came back for lunch after church on 3/9/25 and some things have changed in our opinion. The generous portions remain but the taste was not the same as we remembered. They obviously still have loyal customers who are regulars. The staff were friendly and helpful, they deserve 4 stars for that. The food is about 3.5 stars as the taste was lacking from what we are used to. Definitely a favorite local place for their generous portions and friendly staff. Lunch special is available every day and great price for large portions. The ambiance is loud but homey. read more
5 months ago
Great Chinese food and great service. The restaurant had many different sized tables that can accommodate small groups and big groups of up to 12. The pork chop was good, we saw some one order pork chops with red sauce on it too, that looked very good too. The veggies were tender. Everything was flavorful but not too salty. The XLB were decent, but I didn't like that they were stuck together, my general rule for a great XLB is that they can't touch after being cooked because all the soup will leak out when I try to separate them. But other than that everything tasted great. They offer dessert too, today we got mung bean with tapioca. A nice end to a great meal. read more
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Years ago my parents discovered this wonderful Chinese restaurant & our family has been regularly coming here ever since. Delicious food served quickly & steaming hot! Excellent big, generous portions are good for groups. When we can't dine in, we convenient order Take out! read more
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My family has been coming here for years and they said nothing has changed! We came on Christmas and they were able to accommodate for a party of 20+ people. We ordered from one of the pre-set menus and it had the perfect variety. We had fried rice, noodles, seafood, beef, soup, and dessert. read more
2 years ago
Honestly, a great hole in the wall type beat! I was skeptical at first because I wasn't sure if it was open since the entrance is on the side. The food was something my husband and I had been looking for traditional Chinese dining. We used to have another go to but it was shut down. So, we are happy we found this place! Service was good and fast! Just as a tip to anyone-make sure you track someone to seat you and remember to look at the menu right away. There's soooo much to look at and order. Give yourself time because they come to you fast. Only one entree took extra time but all the others came relatively quick and together. The taste is there but as someone that doesn't eat a lot of salt- it was a little salty. Keep in mind I'm more sensitive since I watch my intake. Might be perfect for someone else! My husband said it was just right. read more
3 months ago
This place is incredible! I went here with a friend yesterday and got the Mongolian beef, he got sweet n sour pork, and some fried rice. The food was very tasty and there was plenty left over. It was also very reasonably priced. Might just have to come back here myself :) read more
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Has it officially closed down? It says on here that it is permanently closed but when you look it up online it says it's temporarily closed. :(
It sadly seems like it is permanently closed if it hasn't opened by now.🙁😔😢 I drive past it everyday on my way home from work and it doesn't look like they are even working on it. It still has that fencing all around it.🙁😔😢
Is this restaurant permanently closed? It has been closed for many months. It originally said they'd reopen in January, then it said March, now the Yelp listing looks like it's open, but when you call the phone number it's not a working number.
I've been calling in hopes they have reopened. It says they're open but says call can not be completed when I call number
How's the Peking duck ? Crispy , tender , juicy .. or dry and tough ..…
Sorry wouldn't know. We have not order that item as of yet..
Seafood ? Lobster?
Lobster is available specially ordered potentially as a To Go item with a deal for two lobsters to go.
Lunch specials on weekends?
Lunch specials everyday including Saturdays and Sundays.
Are the whole shrimp deveined?
Hi Jannine, the Three Flavor Chow Mein I ordered included shrimp that was completely de-veined.
Has the Golden Pheasant resumed sit down service in the dining room? Last time I checked it was takeout ONLY.
Yes, it has. :)
We plan to reserve for 25 people for late afternoon around 3-3:30pm, are we required to Order from the Family set? Or Can we order from the regular menu and lunch specials?…
Very flexible place. Great customer service. I see big parties order from lunch menus but keep in mind, the portions are a bit smaller. We just chose to order from regular menu. Portions are very generous!
Can we make a reservation for 20 pax on a weekend? How soon do we need to reserve (days before)? What is the least busiest time to dine in during weekends?
Yes, there is plenty of room. Call at least two days ahead., just to be safe. Anytime is a good time for this moderately busy resturant.
1. Open on Chinese New Year? 2. Offer lunch special on Sunday?
Open on Christmas for take out?
Do you have weekend dimsum?
You can order dim sum items any time. However, due to Covid, you just order the items off a menu rather than rolling carts. Excuse me, they offer some dim sum items, however, they do not offer formal/traditional "dim sum".
Do you have family meals?
Hi Betty yes we do, we have family meal offers that serve from 6-8 people up to 10-12 people. Please come to the restaurant and take a look at the menu or find some pictures of the “family dinner” menu on Yelp, thank you!
How to order online?
Hello, As others have said, we do not take online orders. You can call us to order over the phone or…
Dine in available?
We will be re-opening for dine-in on Friday, September 3 2021!
Does this restaurant have a website or place where we can see a menu?
https://www.google.com/search?q=golden%20pheasant Their orange chicken, honey walnut shrimp, salt…
Do soup and rice come with the entree?
All entrees except for rice and noodle ones come with white rice! Lunch specials come with soup and…
Do they host private events/banquet style? Is there enough space for a private party of ~60-70 people?
I don't know if they close the restaurant for private events, but you can definitely hold a banquet there for 60-70 people. I have had a party of 80 before in the back half of the restaurant.
Do you offer dim sum?
Hi, We do not offer dimsum here but we do have Xiao Long Bai and Char Siu Bao.
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