What a super cute upscale restaurant. Quick service (could be more friendly) However the food was amazing! Definitely will be returning to try out the other vegetarian options! Plenty of vegan/vegetarian options ! read more

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Went to Golden Temple in Syosset NY today for take out With an order of pork dumplings and a soup with egg whites. They didn't have fried tofu but added a bit of regular tofu in the soup for me. The decorations were nice including a wooden boat by the suchi table. ( see pix) there are eat in tables and chairs. As for the dumplings they were mildly toasted on one side instead of fully pan fried. The soup had mild taste. read more

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I ordered ahead for pick up and had an easy experience. My food was ready in a timely manner. The wonton soup was really good i'm glad i ordered it and had it for two days straight. The vegetable lomain was good, less oily than most places so if you like it like that then this is the place for you. Very friendly staff. read more

Without a doubt, the worst Chinese food I have had, including fast food / food court Chinese food. Crispy Orange Beef was mushy, and appeared to have been seasoned with some orange peels and spare rib sauce (with that reddish tint). Spring Rolls were oily. Very disappointing since Golden Temple was a solid place for as long as I can otherwise remember. 2 stars because they didn't mess up the side of white rice. read more

We went here because I wanted sushi and other ppl wanted hot Chinese food. This place has both. Service felt rushed, they kept asking for us to order when we were just looking at the menu. Also my sushi initially was bought out with cream cheese which was not what I asked for. They had to redo it. The sushi fish was not as fresh as a full Japanese place. The bamboo shoots with pork was not tender. The veggie bean sprouts were tough too. I really liked the braised eel in brown sauce. The other Chinese dishes were clam soup which was good and simple, the meatballs. Overall the bill was not the cheapest with tip came to about $200 for 3 people. I'm glad they seem to not use too much MSG. Anyways it's a good place to come if you want both sushi and authentic Chinese food. Nice ambiance, modern, clean. read more

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This was perhaps the worst Chinese meal I ever had. Dumpling dough was thick and tough...inside meat not flavored. Lo mein looked like it had been sitting out for days... clumpy dull-colored noodles. Beef and broccoli lacked any seasoning or spice. The waiters were surprised we had so much food left and didn't want to take it home. I can't imagine how this place stays in business. read more

Nice neighborhood restaurant good service and always good food. And a welcoming atmosphere.

Where to begin? It had been a while since we ordered from Golden Temple, and we were quickly reminded why we didn't go running back. Mediocre food at best, very small portions, about 2/3 of what one would expect., small shallow plastic containers aren't fooling anyone. But the kicker is the elevated menu pricing, is not commensurate to the quality of the food, nor to the portion sizes. Golden temple is a fitting name, as you will need gold to enter the temple. Good luck. read more

Ordered House Special LoMein to eat at home and was disappointed that theres hardly any vegetables. Taste was bland. And this is supposed to be house special. Not sure if ill buy again... read more

Golden Temple - House Special Lo mein - Japanese Near Me - Syosset, New York

We have been going there for many years. Lately the cleanliness is poor. we sat at a table by the windows. there were a lot of flies in the window sill and flying around the table. one flew into the soup and one flew into the glass of water. The standard of food has gone down. the green tea was just hot water. the new waitress was not friendly or efficient. last week my brother ordered chicken with garlic sauce and instead was served Curry chicken. over all a bad experience the last 2 times. will not be going there again. read more

Golden Temple - a close up view of a window - Japanese Near Me - Syosset, New York

Ordered take out for lunch. Ready quickly, hot and tasty. Enjoyed a mildly spicy Singapore chow mei fun. Came with house made wonton soup that was way above average. read more

000 ZERO STARS 000 This is the worst food I have eaten in many years if not my whole life... are used their website to order delivery. I got crispy sesame, chicken and eggrolls. Every piece of chicken is primarily chicken skin. They are all incredibly chewy. Even if the batter had been crispy the inside is chicken, skin and chicken fat so it would've been horrible and I order Chinese chicken regularly, I understand the difference between white meat and dark meat, and I enjoy dark meat. This was not dark meat, it was chicken skin. Even if it were crispy, the sauce taste nothing like any sesame sauce I've ever had, and not in a good way, yet it was entirely subpar bordering on grotesque. The white rice, which is always one of my favorite things (lame I know, but I love the traditional, sticky white rice that every Chinese restaurant serves) was so bad. It was not at all sticky and seemed like it was very cheap rice prepared very poorly. I put my fork in and the grains toppled everywhere!! It is super lame. The eggrolls are full of grease and taste of nothing but peanut oil that has been used for too long and begun to break down. The only things they seem to have been able to deliver on were the prepackaged duck sauce and soy sauce. I wrote that as a joke, and then I remembered that even the silverware was sub-par. It was so cheap & flimsy. Definitely the mark of a restaurant pinching every penny. If you have taste buds, enjoy good food, can tolerate okay food, appreciate fresh ingredients, want to see things prepared properly or have ever eaten anything satisfying, then you should avoid this resturant at all costs. 000 ZERO STARS 000 read more

We came here for dinner and ordered the dinner combos. We were seated right away and the staff was on the ball. We ordered the dinner combos. Started with chicken dumplings, which were OK, and spare ribs, which my husband enjoyed. The egg drop soup was ok. I felt it could have had a little more flavor. The hot and sour soup was good. I had the shrimp in lobster sauce. They serve 8 huge shrimp and lots of lobster sauce. It was good. My husband had a scallop dish which he loved. The combo came with dessert. We ordered ice cream. It was OK. We will come back here. read more

Golden Temple is open for takeout! Big portions enough for 2 meals for our family of 4! Food was delicious! Mala cpuld be spicier but good still! Braised Beef Noodle Soup $9 Mala lamb $17 Chicken with Eggplant $12 https://www.beyondmenu.com/20239/new-york/golden-temple-syosset-11791.aspx read more

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Stick to the szchuean chicken diced and lunch bento specials they are the best w miso soups only. And fly head which isn't really on menu.

Years ago I used to dine at China View Restaurant in Plainview, for me the Best Chinese food by far. Unfortunately the owners retired a while ago and the business is no longer. Ever since then I have always compared other Chinese Restaurants I visited to them and never found an equal, until now. Golden Temple in Syosset is as great if not better than China View. The menu is extensive for both Chinese and Japanese. The food is outrageously delicious and the prices are very modest. The atmosphere is quiet and charming with a large bar for those who choose to sit there. The Sushi Chef is busy creating his masterpieces. The food is light and not salty like most other Chinese Restaurants. My wife and I go there frequently or just call for takeout when we're in the mood. The Dining Room can accommodate small to large parties. But the best is their food which is the main reason for dining out and at reasonable prices. This is why I rate Golden Temple 5 Stars. read more

I gobbled up the boiled tofu and spinach soup before I even thought about taking a photo, but at least you can see the other two appetizers I had for lunch yesterday (scallion pancakes & steamed shrimp dumplings) (same dipping sauce for both). All three items really good. I've been here a few dozen times because it's near my office. Their "Bento" boxes are a good deal: salad with ginger dressing; Shumai (little fishy dumplings); California rolls; a veggie (usually broccoli); and the entree. My favorite is the shrimp & veggie tempura. They do both Chinese & Japanese. When they bring the check, a chocolate fortune cookie is an option. Large easy parking lot in front. read more

Golden Temple - Scallion Pancakes & Steamed Shrimp Dumplings - Japanese Near Me - Syosset, New York

A refereshing change from the former and very popular Kikkus. The interior is far more relaxed, and the food is a bit more traditional. I prefer this vibe. The sushi was fresh, the service was friendly, the wontons were light, the soup wasn't too salty, the shrimp and lobster sauce was really flavorful and shrimps were big and cooked perfectly. Nice place to stop in for any type of experience, quiet enough for a date, nice enough for a light business meeting, friendly enough for mom or family etc. read more

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I came in here most recently with my folks, armed with a restaurant.com gift card. Four stars for the dinner box value, 3 stars for everything else on the menu, and 1 star for our awful waitress who seemed to have been born without a voice and/or personality. Upon being seated, be prepared for an overwhelmingly long menu that'll give you good memories of your neighborhood Chinese take-out joint. Add in the Japanese section and you've got quite a lot of reading! At the first opportunity of communication, our waitress failed miserably, unable to answer grade-school caliber questions such as "is this spicy?" or "What type of sauce is this?" When I say FAIL, I don't mean she didn't know the answer, I mean she LITERALLY SAID NOTHING. Needless to say, this was a painfully awkward experience that shouldn't have been. I started with a specialty sushi roll and ordered the Mango Thai w/ beef. Mom and dad ordered the chicken w/ eggplant and Lamb w/ scallions, respectively. A selection of the dinner items are available on the "Dinner Box specials" menu, which includes either two dumplings or a spring roll, a soup, and a dessert for only an extra $3 over the a-la-carte entree. As mentioned before, that sweetens the deal for the already fair menu prices here at Golden Temple. For dessert, my father asked our waitress for the green tea ice cream, only to find out from another server (remember, our waitress doesn't talk) that only chocolate and vanilla are included. OK not a huge deal, but is green tea ice cream really that much more expensive or something that you can't just include that too?! Oh, and when we showed our waitress the restaurant.com coupon?! Fuggedaboutit! She looked like she was going to have a straight up heart attack right next to our table. She scurried off into the back kitchen with our coupon and was thankfully able to apply the $25 discount. Had it not been for our mute waitress, I'd say the experience was good overall. Considering the friendly hello's and goodbye's we got from the other staffers working, I don't think it's a stretch to expect a basic level of communication skill and knowledge of the menu from ALL of the servers here...just sayin' read more

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First time trying out this restaurant. Food and soups had a burnt smell. Called the place with the concern and was told that nothing is wrong with their food. Will not be going there again nor would recommend this place to anyone. Not worth getting food poisoning and unsure if restaurant is following rules. If I could give zero stars I would, especially for their customer service. I also requested to speak to the manager and the lady that picked up call did not want me to. First she said she's the manager and then she said she's the assistant manager. Put me on hold and spoke in her language with someone and told me to bring back the food in order for partial adjustment. read more

We ordered for delivery. Don't remember asking to add a roach in my order. I think the pics speaks for itself. read more

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This place is always good. Never had the Japanese menu, but we always order from the authentic Chinese menu. Just like any great chinese restaurant, they are very accommodating with off menu items. Very friend staff. Today I bought over my own live king crab and had them cook it for us , the price they charged me was very decent and the 2 dishes from the crab they made for us was very delicious. Oh also ask them for the Taiwanese pork leg, it's off the menu and it's delicious like every dish they make. read more

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We have been going there for many years because of the convenience of the location as a good place to meet our 3 families. Sunday was the last time that we will go. The last 4 times have been somewhere between disappointing and awful. The problems were: Tasteless soup Fried rice that was so uncooked that the onions were literally raw. General Tso's chicken that was made with chicken and I don't know what else! Tasteless shrimp upon. I am guessing new owners. Service was also very poor read more

We are regular customers and have never been disappointed. An expansive menu and the food is always delicious.

I stopped in for take out tonight....I was here one time before but couldnt remember what the food was like...There was no one at all in there...Nicely redone inside...The gentleman at the bar(owner?) was polite enough...He even brought the food out to the car in the rain which was kind........I have to say respectfully though....the food was horrible....Orange beef not crispy but soggy with a flavorless sauce,i had to add salt....There was an old oil aftertaste. The chicken n brocolli sauce was thin and runny...I had to heat it on stove to try and thicken...the chicken was rubbery....Egg rolls, like the beef had an old oil taste so i know the oil was recycled.Everything was tasteless and inedible.....We threw it all out...Such a disappointment.....I have stomach pains now!.... read more

Omg, I iust took out my lunch and everything SUCKS, I asked for extra spicy for everything, but u know what? Everything came out TASTELESS. What a wate of money! Will never order from this place read more

Stopped by with Bonnie G.for lunch after shopping at DSW next door. Ordered off lunch menu: Crispy Orange Beef with Brown Rice for me and BG got Jumbo Shrimp in Lobster sauce..both delicious and hot out of the kitchen. Hot and Sour soup was good and adding hot oil and hot mustard took it up a couple of notches! Good choice for casual lunch when in the area. read more

Really good... full of flavor, spiced just right, good portions and the bone in spares are FIRE!!! Service is great

I hate to do this, but after eating here last week, GT is 86'd for this guy. I've never been to a Chinese food restaurant where you actually NEED salt for your dish. The food was totally bland. It still looks good inside (minus the bathroom, which makes you feel like you're in an airplane) and the staff is A-OK, so even average Chinese junk food would be fine for me... but it's not even up to that level. The food is just so below par. Am I ordering the wrong things? Maybe?! But I see similar reviews on here. Sorry, GT! read more

Golden Temple - Mu shu veggies in pancakes - Japanese Near Me - Syosset, New York

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I was at DSW next door and decided to stop in to look over the lunch menu for some takeout. They have a sushi lunch takeout as well as Chinese. The lunch menu is very limited. Comes with entree, rice and soup. Too pricey IMO for Chinese lunch specials I spent around $10.50 for mine and a place by me is around $6 and comes with a drink. I placed my order the lady who took it offered me a seat while I waited. I probably waited 5 mins which was very fast. Got shrimp in lobster sauce with brown rice. I live close to 20 mins away from this place and by the time I brought it home the food was still really really hot. The shrimp were large and the sauce was ok a little on the salty side and had too much egg in it. The peas in it were huge ! Probably 3x the size of a normal pea haha. The portion was just right for me I was full after and only had two spoonfuls of egg drop soup (which was super thick, eh) I did like the container the lunch special was in because it kept the rice separate from my main meal. Overall fast service, lackluster food, a little pricey for Chinese. read more

Golden Temple - Shrimp in lobster sauce with brown rice lunch special - Japanese Near Me - Syosset, New York

Decent Chinese food. Did not have the Sushi part. Service was efficient. Prob would not go back because there are other options that I like better but if you're in the area they have a lot of choices and it's worth a shot. It's a mix of Chinese and Japanese read more

Golden Temple - Japanese Near Me - Syosset, New York

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I came to this restaurant with low expectations, thinking it would be another typical Americanized version of Chinese food... General Tso's chicken, Beef and broccoli, the usual brown sauce concoctions. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it served some of the most authentic tasting Chinese food on Long Island, with flavors reminiscent of restaurants you'd find in Chinatown or Flushing. As a guy of Chinese background and raised eating truly authentic Chinese food, I can attest to the fact that this restaurant is a gem on the island. Clues were given as soon as I picked up the menu and saw amusingly poor translations (e.g., intestines instead of sausage) and actual Chinese writing for each dish. This place comes highly recommended, and if you like a little spicy, I thoroughly recommend my favorite, shredded beef with hot pepper (xiao jiao niu rou si)! read more

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The general ambiance of this restaraunt provides a serene setting, to enjoy a wide variety of fresh sushi and very tasty chinese food. I recommend starting with the sticky rice as an appetizer. With the assistance of the waiter, the selection was enjoyed and shared by everyone at the table. The 3-Nut Chicken, Pan Fried Noodles with Beef, Colossal Shrimp and Godzilla Roll was a great mix. Every dish had its own signature and taste. The food was brought to the table with a description and well-plated. The server recognized I wanted more spice and made a future recommendation of adding jalapeno to any of the rolls. He also brought plenty of hot chili oil for the table. The acoustics are conducive to holding a conversation and parking was fine. read more

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This is a never fail go to spot! Food is always good! Nice size portions arrives hot. As with many businesses today struggling for help. I have seen the owner serve tables. This is why this restaurant has withstood the test of time. Very good won ton soup, egg rolls and entrees. read more

Tasty food!! Chinese/Japanese restaurant! Try the food! It is some good restaurants. Has noodles, bento box, rice,and stuff! read more

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I ordered online to pick up my food today. it was curry chicken lunch menu, comes with soup. ordered Hot and sour soup when started eating my lunch, I found Baby Roaches in my soup. They have to be very careful to keep the kitchen roaches and rat free. read more

Golden Temple - Found Roaches in my Hot and Sour Soup. - Japanese Near Me - Syosset, New York

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It's the perfect local Chinese food restaurant. Recommend the chicken in white sauce.

Ordered take out pork lo mein, chicken wings, hot & sour soup and an egg roll. All of the items I received were horrible.!!!! The wings were tiny pieces of chicken wings that were dry, over battered and tasteless. The hot sour soup was not spicy and had absolutely no taste. The lo mein and egg roll were both tasteless. I will never purchase food from this restaurant again!! read more

I agree the menu has changed but all staff are there.The wait staff are attentive, the food served piping hot, the shrimp roll crispy, rice-good texture and flavor.our water glass was never empty .Advice try something new, I know change is hard but it could be a new delight. Gluten free, sugar free, wheat free and sodium free items to choose from. Thanks J!! read more

Golden Temple - Japanese Near Me - Syosset, New York

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Food is so bad here. I ordered sesame chicken and the color was already off (orange) when we opened it. It tastes nothing like sesame chicken. It's bland and not sweet. Then the chicken broccoli with garlic sauce had about a half an inch of oil on the bottom. Gross never again read more