A quaint spot that will satisfy your cravings for Chinese food. It's our first time here and their staff were so nice and welcoming. There's a handful of parking and the place looks clean and organized. We ordered the following: - A cup of wonton soup: warm, delicious and very light since I believe there was only one piece of wonton in the soup - A cup of egg drop soup: also delicious but missing a little bit of an oomph (possibly white pepper) - Walnut shrimp: this is the best walnut shrimp I've ever had. It's sweet, tangy but has a toasty taste to it that made it so different from others - Salt & Pepper Pork: this was crunchy, not oily and yummy - House Special Fried Rice: not so oily and everything mixed in together complemented well with each other from the rice, the meat to the veggies. So good! Highly recommend this place. We'll definitely be back! read more

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It's on 4th and Union But don't let that scare you off The staff was wonderful My tea was never empty The dining room is clean & comfortable The food is still amazing. Nothing was oily (way better than fast food Chinese) I went for a lunch with my sister Everything was tasty! Lots of variety of flavors. Can't wait to return for the dinner menu. read more

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We have been going to Great Castle for over 40 years. It's been our favorite! This is our 3rd visit since they changed ownership and we were really disappointed in the food. The pan fried dumplings were fine, although the filling was reddish colored with little spice. Added the dumpling sauce, reluctantly, because the containers did not look recently cleaned. My most favorite dish, House Special Shrimp, was way off. It looked and tasted like Sweet and Sour Shrimp. The vinegar taste was strong, overwhelming any taste but sweetness. It used to have a savory brown glaze, garlic and mild spiciness. This dish did not. We also had garlic chicken, which was probably the best dish we ordered. Our plate had a few pieces of thinly sliced chicken, but the majority of chicken we were served were 'bits.' Hard to tell the minced garlic from the chicken bits. The fresh onion and bell peppers were great, but cut too big and overwhelmed the chicken bits. Prices at restaurants have gone up, up, up! Now we're being charged for tea & white rice that had been included in every meal for the last 40+ years?!?! Last but not least!, the floors are dirty and there's dust everywhere. place is dusty & dirty. I don't recall it ever being this dirty. I was looking forward to the House Special Shrimp and a delicious Chinese meal. I was very disappointed read more

This place is really nice, love the decor and taste of certain lunch plates, however, the service is just not it here. Some of the waiters hover over kind of rushing you to finish eating and pay. Not pleasant, however, will com back once in a while to get some good Chinese food. read more

Food okay, 5 ingredient was tasty, vegetarian fried rice was very, very oily and greasy, loaded with peas and snow peas, some carrots and a few green onions, I've had better and definitely less oily, and definitely better variety of vegetables. Ambiance dark and very red and dated Asian decor, but the darkness helped with bringing down the temperature/heat, making the room cooler. Service was okay. Not sure I would come to this part of town too late just out of precaution for safety because at 4pm, the sex workers were about and more than likely their customers would be by shortly. We found this place on yelp and saw it had 3 to 4 stars and were in the mood for Chinese food, with veggies, nearly at the end of our road-trip. read more

I'm pleased that the Great Castle qualities remains superior after the sale. Always have to start the dinner with their best potstickers in the state appetizer. After that every entree has been enjoyable. My personal favorite is walnut chicken. read more

This Bakersfield gem is still holding up the standards of the previous owners. Our food and service were great. The hot tea was very fragrant , and the house fried rice seemed even better than before, with generous amounts of egg and meats. The Crispy Golden Scallops were very simple and succulent. read more

Great Castle Chinese Restaurant - Crispy Golden Scallops, Mongolian Beef, House Fried Rice, Pao Hua (hot burned pork) - Chinese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Ambiance-decor hasn't changed, however, maximizing seat seems lacking because there was a booth area in front area that was being used as a storage area instead of seating. Good use a small updating. Service-waiting list on a Sunday at 6:30pm while lots of open tables to be seen (7 areas). 3 waiters on the floor with one dedicated to cleaning up and setting tables. Promptly asked about drinks- served hot green tea Food- wow! Every dish was delicious. Ordered from pre-fix selection starting at $23.95 per person. I added beef fau (sic) chow. The wonton soup was very delicious with shrimp, chicken and small slices of beef. I put a smidge of hot mustard and Wowzer! Great! read more

Great Castle Chinese Restaurant - First time back after place was sold. - Chinese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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It had been awhile since we last ate at Great Castle. It was the first time since the ownership changed. When I asked, they said much of the kitchen staff was the same. We ordered our usual Chinese (seems redundant) Chicken Salad with extra ginger and Kung Pao Chicken (no white onion). The server was happy to take my special orders. Great Castle is a fun place to eat. I love the Chinese decorations. It was close to their New Year and I love their decorations. The food was just as tasty as I remembered, maybe a little better. A higher quality chicken seems the most logical answer. The sauce on the Kung Pao is not very spicy, but it adds just enough flavor that, when mixed with the steamed rice, one gets that happy feeling inside. It's still a little pricey. If you haven't been to the Great Castle on Union Ave. yet, definitely check it out. read more

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Something has happened to Great Castle Chinese Restaurant..... Customer service was very courteous and helpful. The food.....Over the top delicious. I don't remember it ever being as good as it was tonight. The Walnut Shrimp, Kung Pao chicken, and pork fried rice was incredible. Absolutely the best potstickers on the planet. Newly lighted dining area that really made their dishes aesthetically pleasing too. Good on you guys and thank you for a wonderful dining experience !!! read more

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So the previous owner we all learn to love over the years retried and new owners took over. The restaurant looks the same. The service is still good. Food still comes fast. Big change is happening. Start with Mapo Tofu. They added in tingly spice and the authentic bean sauce from Pixian. Wow, what a pleasant surprise! The seasoning of the vegetables are much more aggressive, in a good way. The pork is the same, which is already great. The dry style beef chow fun was amazing! I'm definitely going back! read more

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I am not going to lie the food was great, until I found a hair in it. I will think about a future visit. read more

Great Castle Chinese Restaurant - 101.Kung Pao Beef - Chinese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Way way better. Cleaner and no roaches Great menu Great service High prices For some reason they didn't bring us any complimentary munchies as they did all the other tables Tables aren't set with chopsticks or full set of cutlery along with the forks. Had to ask for tea! Had to ask for chili oil Food was plentiful and very tasty They didn't all taste the same!!! Definitely recommend read more

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Good Chinese restaurant, they have spicy sauce which is good taste to mix with the fried noodles. read more

Great Castle Chinese Restaurant - Nice Chinese restaurant, the taste is adjusted to meet American people, but still a good one. - Chinese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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We are lucky here in Bakersfield. This is truly some of the best Chinese food I've ever had. I've traveled United States and tried Chinese food in many different places and have yet to find something better than this. Granted we all have our own different favorites, but they're consistently very good old management and new management included. The restaurant definitely could use a refresh on the interior, but the service is quick and the food is wonderful. As of this review, potstickers are all still handmade which is not something you find very often and they are amazing. Sometimes we just go and have soup and potstickers and call it a day. read more

Shrimp Snow peas really good accompanied with Jasmine tea, I highly recommend this place read more

Great Castle Chinese Restaurant - Shrimp Snow peas really good a company with Jasmine Tea. I recommend this place. - Chinese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

So this is my second time going to this restaurant and I'll have to say that the food was tastier and better this time around. I also feel like their portions got bigger, which is good, this makes a great restaurant for larger groups and when two people who do not eat a lot are on a budget. I went on a Saturday and the place was pretty busy, however since it was just me I was able to be seated right away. The staff is friendly and professional and right away. They brought me water and hot jasmine tea. I ordered a cup of egg, drop soup, pork, fried rice, and moo-shu pork. After I ordered the server brought me a small bowl of crispy noodles with a side of ketchup and hot and spicy mustard. The egg drop soup came out first. It is a very good sized cup not like other places where it's a tiny little thing. The soup had plenty of egg and the broth was tasty. It was also loaded with a few vegetables, including mushrooms. II wish it was piping hot, it was warm at best. The next thing that came out was the moo-shu pork. This is one of my all-time favorite dishes, especially when the pork and vegetables are seared in a hot wok and you get that seared wok taste. For those of you not familiar with this dish, it is a pork vegetable stirfry that is then wrapped in steamed crêpes, a.k.a. Chinese crêpes, with hoisin sauce, and rolled to look like a burrito. The portion was large, it came with four servings, and the last one was kind of fat. The server mentioned that if requested, you could ask them to make them smaller and you get more crêpes out of the dish. Similarly like the soup, I wish it was piping hot. The dish was warm and got cold very quickly. The last thing that came out was the pork fried rice. I love a good pork fried rice when you get that nice seared taste and the rice is brown from all the sauces that they put in it. The rice was a huge serving probably enough for six people, needless to say I have a ton of leftovers that I brought home. There was plenty of vegetables, egg, and stir fried pork that was tender and seasoned well. Just like the two dishes before I wish it was piping hot. I really want to give this place five stars, especially since new owners have taken over it recently, and they are still transitioning the staff between the old owners and new. Maybe that's why the temperature of the food was not what I was expecting. If it wasn't for that, these guys would get five stars from me. Hopefully in the next couple of months, they can figure out the temperature thing and when you order your food it's piping hot, because that is when it taste best. By the end of my meal, I sat with dishes that were beyond room temperature cold because of the AC. At that point, I was no longer enjoying my lunch. The added bonus, is the portions are so large, I have plenty of leftovers for the peeps at home. Enjoy! read more

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food NOT as good as old owners , dont love having my car broke in to either. Just disappointed ............ AGAIN

Orange chicken: we got the spicy and it was very crunchy and flavorful. By far my favorite item! read more

Great Castle Chinese Restaurant - L22.Orange Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

A quaint restaurant with nice ambiance and decor. This was our 3rd time and the food and service was so tasty we had to leave a review

First time at Great Castle in about 25+ years. I know they've switched owners but I believe the original owner is still in the biz. Cleanliness I'd say isn't 100% but this place seems to never not be busy. It's definitely got the Christmas Story old school feel to the place and the different sections of the restaurant makes it feel like you're in n different sectors of a house. Food for 8 was reasonably priced but also remember everything is family style serving, so it will feed 2-3 easy for each plate. Definitely get their fried pork specialty on the specials side of the menu. I cannot remember the name for the life of me but definitely hands down one of the better pork dishes. We also had a couple shrimp dishes, the chowmein and a couple of the dinner special options. I would only recommend the diver special options of it's just a couple of you but if its a family ordeal order the family style plates. Again, this place is an institution for Bakersfield and has a great selection for lunch or dinner. Price wise it is definitely reasonable and they of course do carry out. Great option for Christmas dinner or any other family occasion. read more

The absolute best Chinese food in town. The new owners are doing a wonderful job at maintaining and carrying on the legacy of the previous owner. The restaurant is clean and the ambience is nostalgic. The staff is attentive and kind/respectful. They were quick to refill drinks and ask if there was anything else we needed. Now the food. My family and I decided to come on New Year's Eve. We figured it was going to be a bit busy but we were promptly seated. Lots of people were ordering take out. We ordered the House Chow Mein, Potstickers, Beef with Mushrooms and Asparagus, Szechuan Beef, Shrimp with Snow Peas, Sizzling Rice Soup and the Wor Won Ton Soup (we had a large party). - The House Chow Mein is flavorful and rich. It is filled with shrimp, veggies, chicken, and pork. It is not dry at all. - The potstickers are huge and come with 8 per order. They are full of flavor. - The Beef with Mushrooms and Asparagus was also very delicious. A generous portion and they did not skimp on the beef! - The Szechuan Beef was full of flavor and veggies with a bit of a kick to it! A must have. - The Shrimp with Snow Peas came in a white sauce and it was amazing. A very generous portion and delicious flavor. - Both soups were yummy! They could have used a TAD more salt but they were filled to the brim. The broth was light and delicious. Overall, my experience was a 10/10. read more

Traveling from Las Vegas, always looking for good Chinese food. We read other Yelps and decided to try Great Castle for lunch. It has a great lunch combo menu. So much food and it was excellent. Servers were wonderful. We took home more than we could eat. So we will have two meals from our lunch. read more

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I with family stopped by today, we go often and like the staff, we like the food; it's consistent and good on both accords. Never had we had a bad meal or bad experience. Until today - note: This is not a comment on food, this is a review on the restaurant being closed. We arrived in the early afternoon about 3:00pm with doors locked and the park lot empty. On the door there wasn't really any notice or signage reflecting a closure, except for one placed by the power utility indicating power shut off for fumigation, and one placed by an extermination company, indicating that they'll be ready to re-open on "7/25" . It seems the restaurant may have been closed since mid-month when the pest servicing was done? But as of today, this restaurant is closed; hopefully only temporarily. We found this closure disheartening and hope the ownership can overcome this setback. We'd like to see it reopen soon. If you decide to dine here, call in advance to see if they've re-opened. Good luck, guys. read more

Great Castle Chinese Restaurant - Notice - Chinese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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This review is for a pick-up order. Today, I called in to order vegetable lo mein (I love this; we call "chow mein" lo mein back on the East Coast), shrimp fried rice, sweet-and-sour chicken and General Tsao's chicken. Of course, I am not thrilled that we have to pay for an order of steamed rice but I begrudgingly ordered two. The last time my husband, son and I dined here was last May when I graduated from KCCL and I was so exhausted, I never wrote a review. The food was good then but with Great Castle, other than my gripe about the separate charge for steamed rice, I always had an issue with the kind of shrimp they'd use--limp and not al-dente like China Garden. That is why I preferred CG over GC. Back to current affairs, I know that the restaurant is under new management and I am happy to declare that things are looking good. I am a pescatarian so my dishes were amazingly good. The shrimp were firm. As for the two chicken dishes, my husband and son were elated. The portion sizes are very generous and that's saying a lot for today's times. We have leftovers. The young man who took my telephone order was so personable and engaging. I cannot comment on ambulance until we pay a visit indoors. All together, it was $80 well-spent. read more

Great Castle Chinese Restaurant - Vegetables Lo Mein - Chinese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Good food and good service. You can eat peacefully, no too much noise. The fried dumpling are always juice and flavorfull, we always get the beef curry and sweet and sour fish for ou read more

Great Castle Chinese Restaurant - 23.Pan Fried Dumplings(8) - Chinese Near Me - Bakersfield, California

We ate here over Easter weekend for the first time since the place changed hands. Our order consisted of #123 the sweet and sour chicken. It was not bad, but lacked flavor. There were 2 small pieces of pineapple and a lot of chunks of carrots. Yea, carrots WTF?? We also had #90 the shredded pork. This dish is meant to be served with the very thin crepe like wraps. They did bring the wraps upon request. This dish was the best food I had here this trip. Number 60 is curry shrimp, it was just ok. Service was good, the food came out quickly. The place is very old, inside and out. Yea I get that it could be called character, others might call it run down. The very nice waiter did take us out of the main dining room where they had originally sat us down. We did request to move when we were seated by a table of very loud talkers complaining about medical issues and details of the treatments. The ambiance improved greatly when he say us by the aquarium in the front room. I think Panda Express has better food for less money. read more

We drove by Bakersfield and found this Chinese restaurant. Great, tasty and authentic Chinese food. Good portions. Service was also very good, very accommodating. Highly recommend. read more

We came here to celebrate my son with the whole family, and it was a wonderful experience from start to finish. They seated us in the back banquet room, giving us the entire space to ourselves, which made the occasion feel even more special. The service was excellent--friendly, attentive, and efficient. Our food came out quickly and everything was absolutely delicious. The restaurant itself was very clean and well-kept. What really stood out was how thoughtful the staff were with our celebration. They kindly offered to store our cake in their refrigerator until we were ready for it, and when the time came, they brought out plates, extra forks, and even provided a lighter and candle for the cake. It was such a sweet gesture and made the moment even more memorable. I would highly recommend Great Castle to anyone looking for a clean, delicious, and welcoming place to dine. No complaints at all! read more

Used to be favorite place for Chinese food. Went there today for my birthday. It' was not good . Everything had changed . We ordered general chicken , lemon chicken , chicken chow main , steamed rice . . The only thing that was good was the steamed rice & Pepsi. We will never be going back 3-29-2025 read more

The portions are good! The bbq pork fried rice! The chowmein! The green beans! The honest walnut shrimp! The pan fried dumplings! It's all delicious! Family style size portions. read more

Its hard to believe this place is closing at the end of the month!!!! It's a must try if your in town. Its family ran, super friendly, and decent pricing. Im glad I got to experience the food and atmosphere! read more

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Fantastic!! Excellent service and atmosphere. The food is scrumptious. Prices not bad either since one knows it is going to be good grubbing. Our server was Clarence. And he was spot on and so kind. And attentive. read more

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Food was ok but lacked flavor. Food was missing something. Place was nice and service was excellent so not sure if it was an off day. May try them again read more

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I love Chinese food, and I'm so glad I found Great Castle Restaurant! The dishes taste amazing and remind me of home. We especially enjoyed the shrimp fried rice and sweet and sour fish fillet -both were flavorful and perfectly cooked. The staff were also very friendly and made the place feel warm and homey. Definitely one of my new favorite spots here in Bakersfield. read more

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I wanna start off with the service and then I wanna finish with the food. I felt so at home here everyone made me feel like I was a guest in their home. We ordered the Kung pow chicken and the pan fried dumplings. The sizzling rice soup was amazing. It made me feel like the happiest person in earth. read more

Havent been here in so long!! When we arrived at around 5:45pm , we were seated within 5 minutes. The restaurant seemed pretty busy but we were helped quickly. We ordered coconut shrimp, salt and pepper pork, snowpeas and black mushrooms, and house special spicy crispy beef. Everything was DELICIOUS. the crispy beef was just the perfect level of spice for flavor and my tongue wasn't on fire. It was just spicy enough but so good. The salt and pepper pork was also really good but it had the spicy warning symbol next to it so I was expecting it to be spicy but it wasn't. Maybe my spice tolerance is kinda high or idk. I'm not sure what they add that makes it spicy. But it was still good nonetheless! read more

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Great food and employees!!! will stop here again one day if I get a an opportunity. Ambience is very authentic read more

Going through Bakersfield and found this Chinese restaurant so here we are! We ordered two dishes and they were delicious! The service was also good! The decor was from the 60's. read more

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Staff is always very quick and friendly. We have tried a ton of the different dishes. From egg flower soup, sizzling rice soup, all the chicken dishes and beef dishes, a bunch of the shrimp dishes...every single one is better than the next. We usually pile it all on the plate and somehow it all compliments each other. Fresh, hot and super tasty. Our favorite Chinese restaurant hands down. read more