Went here today. Food was served hot . The vegetables were fresh and crisp. Perfectly cooked. Good size portions I enjoyed my meals. read more

Golden River - I love how they packaged my meal - Chinese Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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My usual Chinese spot is closed on Mondays, so I figured I would try this place after getting a menu. Had the shrimp lo mein with a side of soy in a container. Well, I don't know if it was the shrimp or the sauce, but within half hour of finishing I got violently sick. I have never had such a quick and virulent reaction to Chinese food, or any other meal, in my life. My daughter had just the noodles and thankfully was ok. Will never order from here again! read more

Finally tracking down Chinese food during quarantine was a surprisingly hard task, so I was super glad to find this was open. They only deliver within 2 miles and I am about 2.5 miles, but I was fine going for pick to meet my cravings. This is located on Bloomfield Ave, which is usually hard to find parking on, but in this situation parking was plentiful. There was only one customer allowed in the store near the door. I got the wonton soup which was nice and hearty, the scallions were a nice touch. I got chicken wings, which had much more breading than I typically see in Chinese takeout wings. It was a lot of meat too, probably more than I should have had in one serving. They only included 1 fortune cookie and 1 soup spoon even though we clearly ordered food/large soup for 2 people. I'm between a 3 and 4 for food, but I'm glad to have a place that's open at this time, so I will round up to a 4. They price is good, and this is a pretty solid/typical Chinese takeout spot and I'm glad to have found one. read more

Golden River - Chicken wings - Chinese Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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Had an interesting experience ordering here for the first time. Told the lady my order and I asked for light oil on the shrimp and broccoli but she didn't respond. So before the call ended, I asked "did you hear what I mentioned about the light oil" she rudely goes "I heard you, I know you. I know what you always order"....well thing is I was a first time customer so hardly likely that she knew me. The food itself was sub par. The shrimp had a smell and an aftertaste that was not pleasant. The shrimp rolls were very good though. read more

These reviews are hilarious and false. I know everyone's experience may differ but I always see a trend of people leaving unfair and nasty reviews of Chinese takeouts. People act like they are ordering take out from PF Changs or even TAO lol. The food is cheap but it's still delicious. Every place will cook things differently, it is what it is. People are so ridiculous people complaining about long delivery are the dumb ones who order through uber eats or some other dumb app. Also, people think that they are the only customer ordering lol. We order from here weekly and we rarely have problems and if we do they correct it right away. They care about their customers. DONT BELIEVE THE OTHER REVIEWS Order from them directly and hold them accountable it's simple. Love this place, - 601 read more

Amazing food- I only go here now- so fresh- food always ready on time- nice staff- I always get lo mein dumplings sesame chicken and rice- major recommendation read more

I don't know what happened in the past years with this place but i the current cashier lady is very nice and the food is really good for the price!! read more

Golden River - General Tso's Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

I was really hoping to like this place based on the reviews but...I was disappointed. I got wonton soup, steamed dumplings, boneless spareribs with pork fried rice. The soup wasn't good, the dumplings weren't bad just doughy, and my spareribs were very dry. Nothing I hate more than money wasted read more

I usually like their food but I just got an order of General Tso chicken . Chicken was hard and had a funny aftertastes , I Won't be ordering anytime Soon read more

The Golden River Restaurant offers traditional Chinese cuisine at reasonable prices. The most expensive lunch special is $850., and includes entree, rice, and choice of soda, soup, or egg roll. I love the shrimp with lobster sauce and the sauteed mixed vegetables. My significant other enjoys the pork lomain and the roast pork egg foo young. And we have never paid more than ten dollars for any item on the regular menu. As a soup lover, I recommend wonton, chicken rice, and vegetable. The owner is a sensational cook. The cashier who takes the orders is a kind friendly young woman. The mark of any good restaurant is good food, decent prices, and friendly service. Golden River has all three. read more

Golden River was my favorite Chinese takeout spot when I lived in Montclair. My go-to was an order of chicken with mixed vegetables in garlic sauce with pork fried rice and a side of chicken wings. They have the absolute best chicken wings! Now that we're back in NYC, there's a plethora of Chinese restaurants. However, Golden River will always hold a special place in my heart. read more

We have ordered from here twice. Huge portion sizes for the price!! Nice staff. Online ordering is really simple. Wonton soup is so good. Will continue going here in the future :) read more

I have been a regular customer but lately some items have been disappointing. The pork egg rolls are mostly dough and barely have any filling, as well as very greasy. Disappointing. I think I'm taking a break. read more

It's not authentic Chinese food, the flavors of different dishes all sort of taste the same... but my boyfriend and I order from this place about once a week anyway. We always get the combo plate, that includes an entree, your choice of rice, and a gigantic eggroll. I smother everything with sriracha sauce, and my craving for Chinese food does get filled. Obviously if I wanted authentic Chinese food I'd go to Chinatown in NYC (or home in LA, waah), but for the area of Montclair, this is one of the better takeout places. read more

Nom nom, no complaints. Had shrimp with mixed vegetables and the veggies were soooo good!! Huge portion. The spring roll had a surprise shrimp in it which was weird but whatever. Take-out. Nice staff! There are a few casual tables if you want to eat there too. While I ate, lots of people were in and out picking up their food. Open til11 on weeknights. read more

Honestly, I was surprised. I've just moved here from the South (meaningless) but not the less I needed a new go to take-out place. I first tried a one "Panda Garden" and man did I regret it. Then Golden River came on my radar. I've ordered the Sesame Chicken dish about 10 times now in 2 months. It's what takeout should be. Cheap, tasty, and fast. By the 2-3rd time going they knew me and knew I was the sesame chicken guy. Genuine people there. If you are a snobby high class person don't eat here, but if you appreciate good takeout that's authentic and affordable this is your place. You order one dinner meal and you will have lunch for tomorrow, the portions are tremendous, and I'm a big guy so it takes a village. I have looked forward to have this all week, tonight is my big night. Takeout (sesame chicken obviously) and a movie or 3. Great great great Chinese takwou read more

Golden River. The name just reminds me of pee, which alone should raise a red flag and tell me to never eat here unless if my life depended upon it. Even then, if I eat here one more time, I may in fact end up dead on the streets of Montclair because my body went into shock from salt overload. ANYWAY, the best part about this place is that they are fast and they are located very close to where I work. All of the food... sort of tastes the same. It's really bizarre. Americanized Chinese food is, in general, not my favorite... but I can dig on it every now and then. It's fairly obvious that the food quality is totally sub-par, and the employees quite frankly KNOW but just don't care. They are bringing in plenty of business, they are located right next to one of the busiest intersections on Bloomfield Avenue, so why the hell should they change their shitty menu, at all? Pork fried rice is always dry as hell - as are the egg rolls and spring rolls. I had the hunan chicken combo platter the other day... it was borderline garbage, if I wasn't starving, I probably would have just thrown it out. I am seriously over it. read more

I ordered Shrimp Cho Mein in lunch special that says served with Roast Pork Fried Rice- White Rice or Brown rice n Free one soda or soup or egg roll but I didn't get any of it. The lady said bc it didn't come with all of those. Ok, that's fine but I suggest that they should tell in the menu. Also Food was so salty n oily, very disgusting! I was so disappointed and would NEVER come back to this restaurant ever!! read more

Golden River - Food was sooo salty and vvvery oily, very disgusting!! I was so disappointed and would NEVER come back to this restaurant ever!! - Chinese Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

I've been coming to Golden River for years because it simply has the best old school Chinese in town. Fast and pleasant service from the terrific local couple that has run it for years. Good for both pick-up and delivery. The standards are always great here, i.e., egg rolls, sesame noodles, shrimp with broccoli, chow fun noodles, fried rice etc. If you are looking for above average, standard Chinese in Montclair, this is the place. read more

This place is the bomb it is so good these phony reviews saying that they bleach there chicken I watched them make my chicken and it tasted so good but ppl have different taste buds but I have nothing but good reviews for them. My only complaint is the price of my food it was 30 bucks but I did get a lot of food so thank you golden river read more

A bad attitude is worse than a bad recipe. I have been ordering delivery from them for quite a while. Fast, hot and good. I walked in yesterday and the lady had a grumpy attitude. I ordered wings. Then as she was putting in the wings I added on fries. She went about cooking ribs and pork. I asked her did she hear me order fries. She said yes, she will put it in 10 minuts. Then she snapped and said she is very busy! I said Oh ok. I left. Rude, nasty, moody. Maybe she had an argument with her husband, but dont take it out on me. She didnt even know how much $ i have spent online with them. read more

This is my favorite Chinese Restaurant! I absolutely LOVE their salt and pepper shrimp! Their delivery is always on time and precise. I will not go to any other Chinese Restaurant around. Their customer service is excellent and I recommend them to friend and family all the time. read more

This lady on the phone had the worst attitude, I tried ordering over the phone and from the beginning started with attitude and sarcasm, and I couldn't get my orders in, very sarcastic and disrespectful! Disgraceful of a place. It is a 0 star! read more

Not the best Chinese restaurant but not bad for quick take out. My favorite thing about it...they actually take the coupons printed in their menu. I hate the places that print coupons, and then when you ask for the free item they yell "No, only can soda." Jerks. Don't put coupons in your menu if you aren't gonna take them. They reel me in with offers of free egg rolls then just yell at me in broken english. But anyways...the scallion pancakes were a bit rubbery and greasy but I liked them. The pork lo mein was good as was the orange chicken. Actual chunks of chicken, not just balls of doughy stuff or fat. And my FREE (for spending over $20) quart of wonton soup was chock full of wontons. So all in all it was pretty good. I would give 3.5 stars if that was an option. read more

The person who answers the phone is the most rude person I ever spoke to. I called to order lunch and couldn't understand what she said after I asked her a question. She got mad when I couldn't understand her and she said "were not going" and hung up the phone? Their food isn't even good so I don't know where they come off being rude to customers. Their delivery takes an hour which is ridiculous considering we're basically down the street from them. This wasn't the first time they were rude and I'm pretty sure it won't be the last for other customers since I will never be ordering from them again. read more

No stars. Ordered on beyond menu and they cancelled my order. Plus wouldn't answer my call. Always paid. Even called them back. Shit service. Shit place. Even called them back when a driver thought it was paid already. read more

Took almost 2 hours to deliver shrimp and broccoli. When I called to cancel, the person that answered the phone lied to me twice that the driver was on the way. read more

Consistent food, fast delivery, average priced Chinese grub. Everything I've ordered from here is decent, especially there scallion pancakes

Been coming here for a few years, more for convenience then anything else. The foods not bad. The hot and sour soup could use some pork in it but the rice is pretty good and when you ask for something extra spicy they do put in extra peppers. The interior needs a revamp but for ease we'll keep coming. read more

In the search for the best Chinese take out in Montclair, this is definitely the worst. Flavors over everything (General Tso's, Wonton Soup, Fried Dumplings and Chicken/Broccoli) are just off and chicken is SO DRY. Only providing two stars for price and time to delivery...but you get what you pay for. read more

Love the vegan options and this woman is so sweet and works so hard! The only thing I'd say is I wish she answered the phone. Other than that I enjoy this place :) read more

All I eat literally once a week. Delivery guy is super cool and probably thinks we're insane, or not because it's good food. Always comes super hot and fresh. Coke cans still frosty. Authentic Chinese take out and best in Montclair. read more

Love ordering from here. I use delivery.com and my orders are always correct, tasty and on time.

Took over an hour to deliver down the street! The food was just ok. Disappointed that my fiancé ordered sesame chicken and they gave him general tso's instead because they were too lazy to read the order . Won't be ordering from them again. read more

Very good. Service was fast and the food was very delicious, better than any Chinese restaurant in my town!

Ordered online, for delivery. The site said the order would take between 45 to 60 minutes. Delivery arrived after one hour and twenty minutes, after I called to ask where it was. And when it arrived, the order was filled incorrectly, in part. The rest of the food was good (the reason for the second star), but I won't order from them again. read more

i am so disappointed in there customer service. i order food from this restaurant all times with delivery to verona without a problem and i always make sure i give a good tip. today i called to place a order with delivery the lady said that she do not want to be no where close to verona and she is not going to deliver at my resident anymore. when i ask her why, she said is there a problem with her saying no and hangup the phone on me. then i called back and ask for the owner she said I'm the owner and hangup the phone again smh you just don't treat customers like that shame shame shame on you read more