Golden River

Lovely Chinese restaurant with wonderful service. It was…read morehard to pick from all the different options on the menu. The soup dumplings are a MUST! Cannot wait to go back!!!

6/8/26 (Update) Hunan Taste is consistently good!…read more Myself and two friends came here on a weeknight. The restaurant is a BYOB. Indoor and (weather permitting) outdoor seating here. We shared platters of Mongolian beef, Grand Marnier chicken and Grand Marnier shrimp. The food is always very appetizing and plentiful. Service was good this evening. However, service can be off on weekends. Always best to make reservations. Even more so on weekends. Takeout is available from Hunan Taste. The restaurant has a small private parking lot. In addition, you can always park in the next door Acme parking lot.

Outside decor.

Peking duck in rolled rice paper pancake

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Paper Lantern

3.8(84 reviews)

0.3 mi

Very good food. We had soup dumplings, sesame chicken, spicy noodles and more. It was all very…read moregood. The only reason they got 4 out of 5 is the website and door said they close at 9:30pm but when we got there at 8:50pm we were told they were shutting down early so we ended up eating in the car. The food was good

From before the first friendly greeting, we were looking forward to eating here…read more The staff were very friendly and even though we didn't have reservations we were sat very quickly. We started with fried wonton noodles and duck sauce. We ordered the Chow Fun, The Peking Duck and Pork and Shrimp Shumai Every bit was very tasty and authentic Chinese. The ambiance was cute and quaint.

I like the tall hot tea glasses

A12. Sesame Cold Noodles

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Montclair Rstrnt Grp

3.9(423 reviews)

1.9 mi

This is the Ritz Carlton of Chinese food. It may be…read moreexpensive but worth every penny. They even offer light or dark meat for their meals. Which is a great option. Don't get me wrong this isn't always what you want when you want Chinese. Sometimes and by sometimes I mean most of the time you just some want greasy hole in the wall Chinese. For the other times this is the place. I believe they only offer delivery or pick up now since the pandemic so you can't dine in. If you want the dining out experience there is another great spot on Valley road a few minutes away.

We ordered Chinese takeout from T.S. Ma in Upper Montclair a few weeks ago. We received a menu…read moreflyer in the mail and spontaneously decided to order in after a long work day for both of us. If you call the order in and say you'll pay in cash, you get a small discount. Cash is king, so that's what we did. I called in the order and my husband picked up at the T.S. ma. He said that everyone there was friendly and helpful when he stepped through the door. The food was pretty good. My husband was a big fan of the orange ginger tofu. I liked their moo shu vegetable, but I should have liked a some wood ear mushroom in there. The vegetable fried rice was a repeat order.

General Tso's Shrimp

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Lo mein (beef)

Kai Yang

4.3(375 reviews)

0.3 mi

Excellent, vibrant, charming, NY-like eatery. Creative decor with wide-ranging menu of Thai…read morecuisine. We started with the fried Spring Rolls, perfectly paired with a delicious and light sauce. Entrees were Masaman curry (w/chicken) and Pad Kee Mow. Both were excellent. Pad Kee Mow has this incredible Smokey flavor and was perfect vegetarian style. Meat would have distracted from the flavors. I have to comment on all the fun details in the decor; right down to the fun, Thai movie posters in the restroom, and even the little decorative tray they bring the bill on. All of it adds to the experience. Shout out to Alex, our waiter, who is very good at his job! If you find yourself in Montclair, don't miss this fun, little place.

Kai Yang brought the cozy Montclair dinner energy in the best way The space has such a warm,…read morecolorful vibe with patterned walls, glowing lighting, and fun decor that instantly makes you want to settle in with a bowl of noodles and stay awhile. We ordered the green curry and pad kee mao, and both were packed with flavor. The green curry was rich, creamy, and comforting with fresh vegetables and tofu soaking up all that coconut curry goodness. The pad kee mao had that smoky wok-char flavor with perfectly chewy noodles and just the right level of spice. Also loved the fresh coconut water to cool everything down between bites. Big shoutout to Stephenie, who took amazing care of us throughout the meal. She was warm, attentive, and made the whole experience feel extra welcoming. Definitely a great vegetarian-friendly spot in Montclair if you're craving flavorful Thai comfort food.

Cozy interiors

Massamun Curry w chicken

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Basil fried rice w chicken

M & T Restaurant

4.3(80 reviews)

6.1 mi

Wow, great option for authentic chinese food at a very random location…read more Friend had recommended this to us and glad he did, because there is no way I would have found it. There's a fairly large menu. Lots of different options including lamb, seafood. And several unique items too. Everything taste good. Prices were very reasonable.

Hello everyone, I decided this is the restaurant we were going to try on our dinner. Found this…read morerestaurant a few months that was less than 30 minutes from where I live. If you're speeding you will past up this place especially if it's dark . Anyway, inside looks like a typical Chinese restaurant that's pretty spacious. I could tell people love this restaurant because they were pretty busy when we went. They take their time making each dish which isn't a knock at all. Service was ok. We had the steamed scallops which was good. For my entree I had the Salt & Pepper ribs which was really good. I would come back here which makes this place a .

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Cute Panda!

Hong Am Chinese Kitchen

4.1(20 reviews)

3.5 mi

I have heard this place is worth trying. It definitely…read morewas!!!!! I ordered the spareribs and pork fried rice combo, only I got beef fried rice and egg in the rice for an extra fee. The rice was a beautiful brown color, not that bright yellow. It was so extremely tasty, the beef was tender and savory. The ribs were tender and delicious, with a well-balanced flavor. It came with an egg roll that I gobbled up. Next time, I will try the chicken wings (I was watching a guy cut them up and almost added them to my order) and some roast pork egg foo young. If my next experience is as good as the first, I will be picking up food for dinner next time my wife wants Chinese.

Delicious, fresh, and authentic Chinese food with a welcoming staff. I ordered the fried chicken…read morewith plantains, and everything was fresh and flavorful. The chicken was fried perfectly, and they generously added the hot sauce and ketchup I requested. I also ordered the General Tso's chicken with white rice and two pork egg rolls, and it was just as delicious. The portions were satisfying, and the food was served fresh. Overall, I had a great experience and will definitely be back! No dining in is available. Credit cards are welcome after $12.50 payment with additional surcharge of 50cent.

Chicken n plantain n General Tos Chicken White Rice

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New Man Hing

4.1(153 reviews)

3.9 mi

Easy phone order. Szechuan Chicken was delicious. Very friendly. I've been ordering from New Man…read moreHing for years but tonight's dinner really was delicious. Keep doing what you're doing. Great phone service, fast meal prep, and delicious.

First time visiting and the food there was super flavorfu!! the food came rather quick and lady…read morethere was really nice, i'll definitely be coming back.

Ordering area

Chicken with peanuts

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A couple of tables and the ordering counter

Wahchung Restaurant

3.4(67 reviews)

1.2 mi

I ordered from here for the first time and I was very pleased with everything! The Singapore…read morenoodles were plentiful and very tasty. If you are looking for something that's going to burn your tongue off, this is not it. It had a nice little kick and was enough for two meals. The wonton soup was also very tasty. Another plus is that the prices here are extremely reasonable compared to other places in Montclair. I will definitely be trying it again.

Good quality and fast service. Great option for a wholesome meal on the go. I like their black…read morepepper shrimp and their chicken with broccoli.

Guys are at work making my order!

Menu pt 2

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Vegetable Lo Mein with really fresh, diverse veggies.

New Bill and Harry

3.9(87 reviews)

2.2 mi

Rock solid Chinese food - everything on par with NYC's Grand Sichuan…read more Occasionally a little difficult to order something customized or with a substitution over the phone, owing to an order system that doesn't really allow it. The young man who usually answers the phone informed me that I couldn't just order roast pork, but that I could order roast pork with Chinese vegetables, hold the vegetables. I got then and have since gotten other things that I wanted that weren't verbatim off the menu, but it got easier once I realized that any custom part of an order order would typically be read back to me in different words or with different phrasing than I used, though however it's read back usually winds up being equivalent. I wouldn't really call that a complaint, just something to be aware of. And the food is *great*. So I'll keep coming back.

This is my favorite Chinese spot. It is just take out, there are no tables to eat inside. The lady…read moreat the counter was nice and patient with our large and specific order. There is an item in the menu that is Bill and Harry's chicken, but as I am vegetarian, I ask for it with tofu instead and they honor my request with no problem. Their sauce has a little spice to it, is very flavorful and just so good! All the food tasted super delicious, not very greasy considering it is Chinese. Grandma loved that they didn't put the sauce on her sweet and sour chicken, so by the time we got home, it didn't get soggy! The rice and all the noodles were flavorful. Will continue to go out of my way to get Chinese food here!

Inside

Burnt shrimp toast cooked in dirty oil

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Menus

China Garden

3.3(44 reviews)

1.9 mi

New cooks today. They were both very pleasant & accommodating. I had the shrimp chow mein. Teriyaki…read morechicken on a stick and H&S soup. Soup was delicious i would prefer less mushrooms & more Tofu. Shrimp was the best ive had there. It was not just filled with cabbage. It also had onions, soy beans and celery I could actually see. The chicken was overcooked making it gummy. Or, maybe they cooked it at two high a temp. I think they may have prepared it in advance to save prep time. This made the Teriyaki sauce dry & salty. Chicken can be very tricky to get the correct moist texture. I would suggest trying a fresher prep. We did toss ours but, I be willing to try it again down the road. BTW please try a different company for the duck sauce packets. They tasted weird.

Order combo no sauce chicken taste funny sweet sour chicken over cooked check food before he…read moreleaves this placed is now not my fav

Shrimp Fried Rice

L11. Beef with Broccoli Lunch Special

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Shrimp fried rice

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Govinda P.

190

12 years ago

I was so disappointed. I was searching for a restaurant that serves roast duck, that Chinese duck with that good flavor. Well anyways I ordered duck and house fried rice. It cost 15 dollars for the duck which is normal. The thing is when you get duck at $15 at other restaurants, you get 1/2 a duck chopped in to pieces. Not 5 pieces of duck which was only BONES! They make it up with vegetables, I guess, not what I expected. I didn't order vegetables I wanted duck! To put insult to injury, you ever been to a frikken Chinese restaurant in Queens, how nasty it is. Dude you wouldn't believe this but I still have nightmares of restaurants like these. The vegetables were spoiled! I didn't expect this from someplace like Montclair which you would think is always 5 star. AVOID THIS PLACE LIKE THE PLAGUE! And the house fried rice was just oily. I mean it wasn't that bad. well, lookey there you get a point for the house fried rice. read more

Shantel W.

10 years ago

Food is ok but the women who works there has the worst attitude ever. They should really get someone with better people skills especially for the area it's in smfh ‍ read more

Warren B.

Elite 26

1556

377

328

1 year ago

The name is not well chosen. I'll never go because of it. Reminds me of. Well never mind.

Andy V.

9 years ago

nice people- food is always hot and delicious.. highly recommend Golden River

Wendy K.

150

14 years ago

Best take-out Chinese food in Montclair!

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