Staying in Angels Camp and we were looking for Asian Food for lunch, and spotted this place on…read moreYelp! A 15 minute drive up the hill and we were seated on the back patio! We ordered Egg Rolls, Combination Chow Mein, Mongolian Beef, rice and, Jasmine hot tea! The service was good and the food came out hot and fast! Good vegetables and proteins, tasty sauce! Chopsticks were hard plastic and not cheap break-apart bamboo or wood! We Definitely recommend this place and we'll be back!

We've been here twice while visiting Murphys CA, and appreciate it's one of the few restaurants…read morewith multiple vegetarian options. We've done both take out as will as dine in and have good experiences both times, although they definitely seem to do a larger volume of takeout orders. The inside dining has not been busy either time we were there, even on a holiday weekend. It could have to do with the fact it's not directly on the mainstreet, but it is a quick drive. The inside space would be good for groups as well and also kids. The menu is a mix of chinese and vietnamese cuisine, with some added outlier beverages like boba tea and smoothies. There are vegetarian appetizers as well as entrees. The prices are reasonable for the portion size. We tried the tofu spring rolls to start, and for our entrees we had the Tofu Pho and Szechuan Vegetables. The spring roles were tasty and came with a delicious peanut sauce. The entrees came out piping hot, and they gave us the standard add ons for Pho and had sriracha, hoisin, soy sauce and chili oil to add as well. The Szechuan vegetables had a good portion and came with white rice. Lots of broccoli, snow peas, zucchini and onions. The staff is very friendly and also funny, definitely one of the things we like about coming here. A great option in Murphys and we'd happily come back in the future.

very good food we got the rice and chicken and then we go lo mein noodles best food we had all week…read morewould recommend.

We were really quite pleased with this place! They have all of your standard favorites along with…read moremany others, and they offer a few pre-fixed tracks that can feed from 2-6 people, as you add more people more dishes are added to the meal. This was the first time I've seen this employed and I thought it was a crafty idea. The kids got their standards and this also created a situation for them to try others as well (they enjoyed them all). The place is simple, clean with plenty of seating, and the service was friendly and knowledgable - if I'm in the area again I'd certainly eat here again! Give it a go! :)

Great food for take out. I like the hot and sour soup. The restaurant is elegant and clean. During…read moredinner time, there's a wait time, because there's only one server and a small kitchen staff.

Stopped enjoyed our meal looking forward to returning and stopping by again. Food delicious!read more

Happy to have found this gem. Great portions and delicious food at fantastic prices. I ordered…read moreto-go. Service was friendly over the phone as well as when I picked up the order. Ambience was laid back, nothing pretentious. We will be back to try the buffet in the near future

I don't know how many times over the years we've driven past Good Friend Chinese Restaurant while…read moreen route to the foothills and high country, and nearly every time we'll make a comment. Sometimes it's funny, sometimes it's pithy, sometimes it's out of curiosity, but usually it's in the context of "who would come to Valley Springs to find good Chinese food?" Well, recently we were returning from yet another trip in the Sierras and were kind of hangry, so we decided to settle it once and for all, and give Good Friend a try. We arrived relatively late - it was only 7:30pm, but they close at 8:30pm, so their dinner rush was well past and they were winding down. This is important. Throughout our meal, the staff could not have been friendlier or more efficient. They were not annoyingly so, but they didn't miss a beat. The food in the buffet stations was starting to run out. The sushi selection had dwindled down from what was probably a much larger offering, although what remained still looked pretty fresh, not old and tired, and in fact, the few pieces we had were much better than typical Chinese buffet sushi. (I know that sounds like faint praise, but the sushi was actually decent.) The green mussels that were next to the sushi did look a little dry around the edges so we gave those a pass, but in fairness, mussels start to look that way pretty quickly, so they may not have been out very long. The hot and sour soup was much better than expected. If I hadn't crammed so much food into my pie hole already, I would have had another bowl of it. It does seem kind of weird to eat a Chinese soup with a Western soup spoon, but when in Rome, I guess. Also surprisingly good was the beef & broccoli, jalapeno pork, and the ribs, keeping in mind again that it was close to closing time and most of the ribs in the tray didn't look that great, but I managed to find enough that were meaty and moist to satisfy my jones for them. Next time - and there will probably be a next time - I'll pass on the stuff that is battered and fried: chicken, frog legs, tempura-style veggies. The battering was soft, not crisp. I don't know if that's because they'd been sitting and cooling in the steam table or if it's the batter mix. They weren't bad, just not how I like my fried stuff. The fried chicken actually tasted pretty good other than the soft coating, but I was reminded after eating the frog leg that frog's legs don't excite me to eat as much as the idea of eating frog's legs. Too much work for too little payback, and frog's legs can sometimes taste a little fishy. That's ok if you're eating fish, but when the meat is more like chicken, fishy taste is just odd. There were a few items that, earlier in dinner service, were probably much better. The dry fried string beans (labelled as "sauteed string beans") were really in need of replacing although we managed to pluck half a dozen of them out that looked ok, and there were a couple of other mixed veg trays that were past their prime as well. We also gave a pass to the crab legs, but not on account of their appearance. We just didn't feel like working that hard to get at the meat. All in all, we were pleasantly surprised. It was not the best Chinese food we've ever had. OTOH, it was FAR from the worst. Even more important, we agreed that we would have no problem going back. Is it a destination place? Absolutely not. But we definitely added it to our list of places to eat while we're on the road and want something we know will be good enough. Again, that sounds like it could be faint praise, but there's a ton of places out there for which we would not say the same. I'll add for context that the 4-star rating is relative to what I'd expect in Valley Springs. If Good Friend Chinese Restaurant were in, say, Richmond or San Francisco or San Gabriel, for instance, there's no way I'd rate them at 4 stars. More likely it'd be in the 2-3 star range in those areas. But considering the location and expectation, Good Friend is not a bad option. All the cars lined up in the Taco Bell drive-through should have gone across the highway to Good Friend! It also gave the "divorced dads with kids for the weekend" vibe.

So, we've passed by this hole-in- wall Chinese restaurant for years. Then, last week, given how…read moreawful our other chinese restaurants are, we popped in. Pleasantly surprised. Not spectacular but pretty good. Not greasy at all like the other restaurants. Service was excellent and nice ambiance with the booths. Looks like it an old cowboy bar at one time. All the walls have cattle brands on them. Worth a try.

This is my boyfriends absolute favorite Chinese food. Last night we dined in and the family greeted…read moreus as family as they always do. We were seated promptly and provided menus. We usually get the same thing when we go - just change up the apps. Last night as the weather was cold and rainy, we ordered some Egg Flower Soup. It was delicious! We also ordered some egg rolls & pot stickers. The restaurant was empty when we went in as it was close to closing time. There is a old saloon vibe in here, I do love that they kept all the old brands on the walls. For our main course we got the SPK plates which are their specials plates that includes BBQ Pork Fried Rice, Chow Mein, Sweet & Sour Pork & Fried Prawns. They all have a great flavor and the owners are so kind. We love this place!

My favorite Chinese Food Restaurant in Amador County!!! I've tried a few, but I'll always keep…read morecoming back to Golden Dragon. I usually get combination fried rice & chow mein (with no shrimp), orange chicken, & sweet/sour pork. Everything always has amazing flavor & the family who owns it is super sweet & kind. Very attentive people & they definitely know how to make good Chinese food Will always come back!!!

My first time trying this place out and wow terrible food. The combination rice has no flavor and…read morethe combination chow mein same thing. The chicken and shrimp no flavor at all. I wouldn't go back.

Great service and good fish/poke -- I really like the custom poke bowls. Their sushi is good, just…read morea little too pricey for what you get, in my opinion. Customer service is good, although it tends to take a really long time to get the food. Their boba is also really good. I've been here a couple times when I'm in the area -- it's the only sushi place in Angels.

Absolute worst boba drink I've ever had. Overly sweet and the boba is not fresh at all. Taste…read morelike the boba drinks straight from a can

Hidden Gem in Pioneer!…read more We can't believe we drove past this place for nearly two years without stopping -- what a hidden gem! Being from the Bay Area, we're used to having tons of great Chinese food options, and this spot absolutely holds its own among the best. The restaurant was very clean, the staff was friendly, and we received our food within 10 minutes of ordering. Everything was fresh and flavorful. The hot and sour soup was easily one of the best we've ever had -- perfectly balanced and full of depth. The Mongolian beef was delicious, and the shredded pork in Peking sauce was outstanding as well. We're so happy to have found a quality Chinese restaurant so close to home. We'll definitely be coming back for both dine-in and takeout!

Get the POT STICKERS! Everything I've had here is good, great or excellent. The family running it…read moreis always friendly. The place could use a sprucing up but maybe I'm being picky. Most of their business is to-go so don't be surprised if it looks empty. If you're driving up (or down) HWY 88, Oder the POT STICKERS to go! Can't go wrong.

So good! We are new to Oakdale and needed a new Pho spot. This one is it. Yum yum yummmmmmread more

Charges for sauce- I want to start by saying that the food is delicious and the service is always…read moregreat. I genuinely enjoy dining at your restaurant. One concern I have is the recent charges for sauces on takeout orders. When dining in, sauces are provided at no additional cost, but for takeout there is now a charge for items like chili oil and even extra Sriracha packets. I understand that restaurants have costs to manage, and I'm not trying to be petty or rude. However, charging $1 for two Sriracha packets feels excessive to me. I would encourage you to reconsider these charges, or perhaps only apply them when a customer requests an unusually large amount of sauce. Small requests for condiments seem like a reasonable part of a takeout order, especially for customers who regularly support your business. I appreciate your time and hope you'll consider this feedback from a loyal customer.