Mandarin Chef

Take it for what it is. It ain't gonna be perfect..... it's cheap Chinese food. Still like 10…read moredollar a plate . They do a good job. They packed the food in. What else can you ask for? Never had an issue with them. My Chinese express food go to spot. Don't judge it like it's P.F. Chang's. I don't know what the meat is. I don't wanna know what the meat is but it taste great.

This location has a great tasting Wonton Soup. Assembled to order, I don't think I have seen one…read morepacked with so much meat and vegetables. The wontons were small but the filling tasted good. The proteins in the soup consisted of chicken and shrimp. There was plenty of meat for sure. The veggies were broccoli, celery, carrots, baby corn, mushrooms, and bamboo shoots. The light broth had a good flavor as well. When I got this home, I found the container was 32 ounces filled to the brim. I added an avocado and lime juice to brighten the flavors but it was fine as is. It was one of the best valued wonton soups at under $10, considering the generous amount of ingredients in the soup. Highly recommended. I also ordered a Three Entree Combo meal. I had Orange Chicken, Mushroom Chicken, and BBQ Pork with sides of steamed rice and chow mein. The batter on the Orange Chicken was thick but it had a crispy crunch. Mushroom Chicken had mostly meat with just a few pieces of mushrooms and zucchini. BBQ Pork was seasoned well and tender with a few pieces of thick pork fat. These provided a textural contrast but are easily removed if desired. Not too sweet as well which is a plus. The ordered Veggie Egg Rolls were good with a ginger flavored filling. Overall, this combo was a satisfying meal with plenty of leftovers for later. Overall, a good experience with the food here. This Golden Chopstix location is on my list for a return visit, especially for the delicious Wonton Soup.

B rating

Vegetable Egg Rolls.

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Fresh Wok

4.0(108 reviews)

3.9 mi

Always delicious! Good selection, food always tastes fresh and has a lot of flavor! Staff is always…read morehelpful and nice! It's in a smaller restaurant but it's always clean as well as the bathroom. We try to go there at least once a month.

The BBQ Pork here is shockingly red from the food coloring used but tasted okay. It covered up a…read morefew pieces of pork that were either very dry or were mostly fat. It is a little on the sweet side but not overtly sweet. The jasmine steamed rice was fragrant and very fluffy in texture. It went well with the BBQ Pork. Probably will not return as I am not enthusiastic with steam table food. However, this is an acceptable place to get a quick meal.

Inside, Menu

TOFU (off the menu item). They will make it however you like such as kung poa, mushroom or green beans. Excellent.

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PanPan Wok

3.7(122 reviews)

5.7 mi

Probably the worst Chinese food I've ever had in my entire life. Do not get the chow mein. It was…read moreabsolutely disgusting. The chicken smelled strange and was also absolutely disgusting. Worst $12 I've ever spent on a meal.

I love this restaurant. The food is tasty and fresh. The Service is great from the minute you…read moreenter. The restaurant always appreciate to be clean.

Emptiness

Beef & Broccoli/Chicken Teriyaki w/fried rice and Kung Pao Chicken/Black Pepper Chicken with Noodles & Fried Rice.

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Different choices

Young Dim Sum

4.2(198 reviews)

5.7 mi

My daughter and her bestie were talking about dumplings, so they looked up this place and wanted to…read moretry it. I had no idea it was even here, It used to be a sushi spot, so we figured we'd give it a try :) I wasn't sure what to expect, but we were pleasantly surprised We've been to a lot of dumpling places so I'd say we can tell good, mediocre and bad and we thought everything tasted pretty great. Everything came out fresh, hot, and really good. Spicy wontons were delicious. Our server was super sweet. She was taking care of us, another big party, and a few smaller tables but still made sure our drinks stayed full, checked on us often, and made sure we had everything we needed. Great service. We ordered: Pot Stickers (totally forgot to take a picture) Fried Pot Stickers Soup Dumplings Spicy Wontons Cucumber Salad Glad we gave this place a try :) If you're craving dumplings, it's worth checking out. We'll definitely be back.

This place is delicious. this is our second time coming here for dinner. The place is casual small…read morerestaurant. And service is good enough.

Xiao long bao

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Beef roll up pancakes

Golden Gate Chinese Restaurant

3.5(324 reviews)

8.0 mi

I don't know how people are giving this place Five star reviews. We had the shrimp rice noodle,…read moreShrimp Stir fry, Barbecue pork and broccoli, And cream cheese wontons. The barbecue pork was okay. Shrimp rice noodle had no flavor or texture, It was like eating mushy noodles. And I don't know how you mess up stir fry, but it tasted like canned water chestnuts. Even the shrimp tasted like the water chestnuts. This was our first time eating here and probably our last.

Everything needs improvement. We asked for water and thy gave us the pitcher to serve ourselves. We…read moreasked for spoons and they said pass it around. Brought the water and it was pass it down. What's the point on dine in? The service sucks!!! Can't even tip for good service. Asked for siracha they said it's not on your table? Umm no and they said oh we don't when siracha only chili paste. Why question if we had it on the table ? I would not come back. Why pay $200 plus for bad service. I guess we should drive down the hill for better service.

Golden Gate Chinese Restaurant - The magic place where everyone disappears while we wait for a server... 8 minutes so far... no offer of drinks or anything else

The magic place where everyone disappears while we wait for a server... 8 minutes so far... no offer of drinks or anything else

This made its way to our table (when they finally took our order and asked what we wanted to drink).

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Serve yourself!!! Really???

Organic Fusion Teahouse & Cafe

4.5(569 reviews)

4.3 mi

I love this spot for milk teas and boba. I've tried the Thai milk teas and the rose milk tea and…read morethey are both delicious. The poke bowl was delirious and the cooked salmon roll are perfect for a light lunch.

I hate to write this, but my first time there will be the last. I ordered the Orange Chicken Rice…read moreBowl and asked if I could have fried rice instead of steamed rice. No, I could place a second order to get the fried rice. Ok, whatever, I'll take the steamed rice. The Orange Chicken was like rubber. I tried to bite a piece in half and it wouldn't pull apart, so the whole piece went in my mouth and I had to use my fingers to pull it apart which was embarrassing on a first date! It didn't taste good either. I looked for a knife in the plastic silverware, but there was none. I then went for a bite of the rice and it was so stuck together that I really had to jam my fork into it. It had no flavor at all and I was not offered any kind of sauce for it. I got some salt, but it didn't help. It had obviously been in a cup and turned over on a plate (there was no bowl) so I don't see why they couldn't have substituted the fried rice. The carrots were rubbery too. The only thing half way good was the broccoli. I opted for water to drink because I couldn't see paying over $6 for flavored ice tea. I didn't want my date to feel bad for buying me such a horrible meal, so I managed to get a couple of bites down. He asked if I wanted a box. No, but I said yes, again not wanting him to feel bad. I tried the Orange Chicken again when I got home, using my paring knife, and it was still so bad that I threw the whole thing away. There were only 6-8 people in the place, but it was so noisy that I had to keep asking my date to repeat what he said because I couldn't hear him. I was looking forward to a new place to eat and the online menu looked so great... How sad.

Inside lobby

Korean Corn Dog Half & Half with Hot Cheetos

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Siam Thai Cuisine

4.2(369 reviews)

6.1 mi

The people there that work there very friendly and very informal. They were closing but they gave…read moreme the attention since I have never been to this place. I have not had Thai food in a long time and it was delicious. Thank you and I will be back!

Great food and great service one of the best Thai restaurants in Apple Valley. I highly recommend…read morethe curry chicken

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Golden Chopstix

2.9(92 reviews)

3.2 mi

These guys are so awesome. They had such amazing customer service that they still served us 15…read moreminutes after closing. Thank you Golden Chopstix. You Rock!

Over a year ago this was my place to go for delicious Bbq pork. I would order the two item combo…read moreand be satisfied with everything. I have tried on several occasions to eat here but the quality of the food and taste keeps getting worse. Today, I ordered a half-and-half, rice, and noodles combo on June 10, 2026, at 1:45 p.m. at the drive-thru. The menu description mentioned BBQ pork and chicken with mushrooms. However, I received chopped-up mystery meat instead. There were mushrooms and zucchini, but no chicken. The rice was greasy, and the noodles were bland. I'm so disappointed. I threw $11.30 in the trash. I was afraid this greasy food and red dye dried mystery meat would make me sick. Definitely lots of room for improvement at this restaurant. It's really not even worth one star, but i had to rate it.

It's not Bbq pork. Mystery meat.

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It's not BBQ Pork. It's a mystery meat. No flavor.

Chateau Chang

4.1(198 reviews)

8.0 mi

•$$$

5th star because -the Owner, server, bartendress, dishwasher more than likely is a great lady!…read more Minus 1 star because- the food, unlike the menu and the menu description was somewhat of a disappointment. Why? Because all the flavors tasted the same regardless of what the menu description was And it was very salty. The sauces seemed to be your basic teriyaki sauce, dressed up somewhat but not enough to impress Minus 1 star because- it was a pretty dim restaurant. dark feeling, if it was meant to appear romantic? Well, I think they missed the boat For adult beverages, you would want to do wine, by the glass or bottle, doesn't matter and, so you know, they have a pretty decent, moderately priced wine list. Second would be your basic high ball or beer. Don't do craft cocktails, you may end up disappointed. Location is pretty decent. Immediately off the 15 Freeway; In a mall hidden by Kaiser Hospital BUT!!! this is where the local go so it must be decent at the very least.

I recently went based on reviews. I was not impressed at all. The set-up furniture looked like it…read morecame out of an 80's movie, and not in a good way; it looked like it was stuck in time. Reminded me of Miami Vice. I really was extremely disappointed with the food. The food was bland, no type of seasoning! The steak, chicken, veggies, and the sides were all so bland. For the amount of money that was spent, it was not worth it. Our waitress and staff were nice and attentive, but not enough for me to come back.

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Cheri J.

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1

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11 years ago

This was our first time here but it most definitely won't be our last! The dining room is nicely decorated, with plenty of room around the tables that you don't feel overcrowded. The service is excellent and attentive. The food was excellently cooked, fresh and delicious! We had a party of 6 with 6 different choices. Of course, everyone had to try each selection, and no one was disappointed. Portions are large so it would be easy to share a meal and leave very satisfied. I recommend the House Pan Fried Noodle. It's put together at the table and is as good as it looks! I found the price to be excellent for the amount of food you're given. We went for dinner, but the lunch prices are just $5.95. We'll be back soon! read more

Matthew G.

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4

11 years ago

We just moved from down the hill and down there is a lot of really good Chinese food places .... since living up here I have been wanting a good Chinese place and low and behold this gem ... honestly this place blows all the Chinese places out of the water I have been too ... I am actually posting this while I am eating there food so good that I believe we're are coming back for dinner ... TONIGHT read more

Chantel O.

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11 years ago

Was amazing!!!!!! This is the spot, enjoyed the service, food, and the setup of the place. You literally get a taste of China. The employees were so welcoming. Price is so cheap for a lunch entree which is a huge amount. I am definitely coming again! Even the water was good! read more

Nancy A P.

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262

5

1 year ago

The people that run the place are wonderful. However, the restaurant itself is dirty. There is garbage when you first walk in the doors are messy. And I had a bout of really bad indigestion after I ate there. I wish that I could've given it a better review read more

Michelle T.

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9

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9 years ago

Awesome Chinese Food In The Desert! This is a sit down old style Chinese restaurant , but unlike the few other ones around here, the food is all very fresh and delicious, yummy taste . most of the food portions are large, we had extra to take home. read more

Lily P.

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11 years ago

Though I like golden gate the best, this place is definitely good and has unique food that doesn't taste like every other fast food place. My husband loves it, would give it 10 stars if he could lol. Expensive but what Chinese isn't?? read more

Dan H.

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28

3

10 years ago

The atmosphere is more like a cafeteria or fast food than a sit-down restaurant. Food is pretty good, but not great. I would pick this over Panda Express, but not by much. read more

Laura W.

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23

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11 years ago

I like golden gate better personally, but the food is good. I gave them four stars because my husband LOVES their food, and its close to home which is always good! read more

Pat V.

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9

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9 years ago

Great food and the staff is very pleasant and takes good care of you. Everything I have had there has been good and will continue to go there. read more

Thibogrow S.

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3

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7 years ago

The one dude is a dick S-o far. The Girl is cute tho. Maybe i Said somthing wrong? forgive me . Maybe NexT time i come they feel better

Kymberly M.

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10

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11 years ago

I ate today at this really great restaurant today....enjoyed it a lot... Great customer service and really great food......

Alex C.

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4

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9 years ago

Amazing chinese food and friendly staff that are also attentive throughout your meal. Ill be eating here many more times (:

Seng U.

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8

13

8 years ago

Awesome food. Everything is so delicious. Fast and friendly service. Must try for yourself and you won't be disappointed.

Gay R.

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16

2

11 years ago

The absolute BEST. Everything is made fresh per order. Don't take my word for it, see for yourself!!!!

Monika W.

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53

13

12 years ago

Amazing service and food! Very authentic flavor and selections. I will be back

Sam K.

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97

17

11 years ago

Great lunch specials. Reasonably priced and good food.

Tina B.

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28

0

9 years ago

great lunch menu, food was hot and delicious

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