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Really enjoyed my experience here! It was super busy for dinner, but we were seated pretty quickly. The place is small but very cozy. Immediately upon being sat, as were given complimentary tea and a tea kettle to refill out cups. The tea was hot and delicious. I wasn't starving so I ordered the Chinese Broccoli. It was cooked very well with large chunks of garlic. It also came with a side of rice. Would love to come back and try more
Food and service was good. But is sooo busy. We made reservations. If not we would've had to wait quite a while for a table. It can be loud and hard to get around.
Wow! This place is amazing and authentic. My family usually just order Uber Eats from them but today I was actually able to dine-in. My favorite eggplant and minced meat casserole is completely done to perfection here and the baby clams with black bean sauce was so delicious and flavor and actually had clams ha..ha other items to try is the noodles their roast chicken. Will have to come back for the crab and sticky rice special. The sweet lady who took our order was very nice and even offered us to try the fruity drinks. Service was fast and place is clean.
What a difference time makes. This used to be a slow, non-descript Chinatown restaurant on Wentworth, but now it's suddenly popular? I guess a coat of fresh paint and some updated menus is a good start for a glow up. During the holidays, there are some holiday specials to consider if you're unsure of what to order and you have a group with you. I tend to know what I want so ordering a la carte is more my thing. The Cantonese dishes are all right in line with what I expect in terms of value and taste. The kitchen works pretty fast, and I was also talked into trying some different items like a mushroom soup. This spot isn't the biggest, but it's worthy of consideration for lunch or dinner if you have a manageable size party. Service has gotten friendlier and the fact that they're suggesting things to me is a very different vibe than what I was accustomed to previously.
This restaurant was awesome!!! In the heart of Chinatown, it's very easy to see why they are always so busy. We loved getting to enjoy seafood in many forms, all very fresh and prepared with love! Please eat here if you ever get the chance to!
Food are great and delicious. Food came very fast. The waiter so nice and they are fast. But the table so tight to each other. Restaurant is super busy.
This spot deserves a 4.5 but there is no half star. We've heard good things from Golden Bull and I had been wanting to try this spot. There was a wait when we came but they also reservations. They seem to be pretty busy, but the food comes out pretty quickly and the prices are very reasonable. Our favorite items were the spicy beef short ribs, beef chow fun, and the clay pot rice. Everything we ordered we enjoyed a lot and were glad to have leftovers. I came here to try the clay pot rice. Everything seemed delicious but we only tried a fraction of the menu. I'd definitely come again!
I have a real soft spot for Golden Bowl. It's the quintessential mom-and-pop shop where you can tell the food is made with genuine care. The flavors are consistently excellent, and it has that authentic, home-cooked feel that you just can't find at bigger chains. It's the kind of place you want to see succeed because the owners are so hardworking and kind. However, the major downside lately is that it's becoming far too overcrowded. Because the space is small and the word has clearly gotten out about how good the food is, the dining room feels pretty cramped. During peak hours, the wait times have become a bit of a struggle, and it's hard to enjoy a relaxed meal when there's a line of people hovering near the door. I'm happy they're busy, but the cozy charm is starting to get lost in the chaos. Really enjoying the holiday specials combo set.
We shared: Crab w/ Sticky Rice Steamed Sea Bass Mandarin Pork Chops Stuffed Seafood Tofu Casserole Ong Choy w/ Garlic Sticky rice had perfect flavor and stickiness. Sea Bass was soft, fresh, and nostalgic. Pretty much everything was perfectly cooked and flavor was textbook imo. Ong Choy could've used a little more seasoning. Good service and good amount of seating inside for small to large groups.
5/5 it was delicious but like they gave us the large portion without asking if we wanted the regular portion .... But it's fine bc I like leftovers and it was good. Shrimp salt and pepper, tofu salt and pepper was delicious. The beef rib salt and pepper was also melt off the bone delicious. On Choy in garlic sauce was really good. Rice comes with the meal and wasn't extra. That's how I know they are legit. It's a city so parking is difficult. We walked from our hotel. And then walked back stuffed.
Classic canto food restaurant!! Dishes are in decent portions but could be bigger for the price. This restaurant is perfect for seating biggg groups!! They have large round tables. The food here is yummm, like nothing was bad at all!! We had a table of 10 so ordered a variety of dishes to share, but I gotta say the Japanese tofu with king mushroom had the best flavors! Soooo umami and love the contrast of the bouncy king mushroom texture with the soft Japanese tofu. The shredded chicken tastes like chicken marinated in garlic, sesame seeds, a tiny bit of cilantro, the slightest bit of wine, and chicken bouillon. I didn't expect to love this but I couldn't stop eating it!!
The food tasted pretty good and very authentic! I've always driven past this place and finally got the opportunity to try it with family. My favorite dish had to of been the salt and pepper soft shell crab. It was so crispy and flavorful! I also enjoyed the chicken and crispy pork chops we ordered. The service was pretty quick, and they were always refilling our waters and rice. The menu was very appealing since they had a lot of pictures of their dishes. The ambiance was very simple and tiny, but it definitely felt like a nice hole in the wall spot. The place was packed when we went so expect to wait a bit if you go during dinner.
Ooo I had some clams that tasted like clams with sauce on it and I also had sweet and sour pork I believe with sweet and sour sauce on it. I liked the clams better than the sweet and sour pork because the size of the clams makes eating it more enjoyable. I also never accidentally ate part of a shell this clam session so that's rare. The size of the pork is more intimidating but it was good could be crispier or I should've gobbled it faster before the crisp disappeared that's just my fault.
3 months ago
Very good authentic Chinese food. Delicious clams and chicken. Very impressed by the quality. It's served fast. Rice bowls are small. Great staff and very authentic food. read more
The restaurant feels much more modern and clean than a lot of spots in Chinatown. 8/10. Service was great too. Our server gave us recommendations for sauces to pair with the bitter melon, and unlimited rice plus complimentary tea was a nice touch. 9/10. The Baby Clams (7.5/10) had a delicious black bean sauce with flavorful pork bits. I just wish the clams were a little fresher. The Bitter Melon (8/10) was softer than I prefer, but the black bean sauce was so good that it made up for it. The Tenderloin in Black Pepper Sauce (7/10) had tender, chewy beef that wasn't fatty, with a savory black pepper flavor that wasn't overly salty. The rice was perfectly firm and paired well with every dish. read more
4 months ago
1 day ago
Really enjoyed my experience here! It was super busy for dinner, but we were seated pretty quickly. The place is small but very cozy. Immediately upon being sat, as were given complimentary tea and a tea kettle to refill out cups. The tea was hot and delicious. I wasn't starving so I ordered the Chinese Broccoli. It was cooked very well with large chunks of garlic. It also came with a side of rice. Would love to come back and try more read more
Wow! This place is amazing and authentic. My family usually just order Uber Eats from them but today I was actually able to dine-in. My favorite eggplant and minced meat casserole is completely done to perfection here and the baby clams with black bean sauce was so delicious and flavor and actually had clams ha..ha other items to try is the noodles their roast chicken. Will have to come back for the crab and sticky rice special. The sweet lady who took our order was very nice and even offered us to try the fruity drinks. Service was fast and place is clean. read more
What a difference time makes. This used to be a slow, non-descript Chinatown restaurant on Wentworth, but now it's suddenly popular? I guess a coat of fresh paint and some updated menus is a good start for a glow up. During the holidays, there are some holiday specials to consider if you're unsure of what to order and you have a group with you. I tend to know what I want so ordering a la carte is more my thing. The Cantonese dishes are all right in line with what I expect in terms of value and taste. The kitchen works pretty fast, and I was also talked into trying some different items like a mushroom soup. This spot isn't the biggest, but it's worthy of consideration for lunch or dinner if you have a manageable size party. Service has gotten friendlier and the fact that they're suggesting things to me is a very different vibe than what I was accustomed to previously. read more
This restaurant was awesome!!! In the heart of Chinatown, it's very easy to see why they are always so busy. We loved getting to enjoy seafood in many forms, all very fresh and prepared with love! Please eat here if you ever get the chance to! read more
1 month ago
Food are great and delicious. Food came very fast. The waiter so nice and they are fast. But the table so tight to each other. Restaurant is super busy. read more
8 months ago
This spot deserves a 4.5 but there is no half star. We've heard good things from Golden Bull and I had been wanting to try this spot. There was a wait when we came but they also reservations. They seem to be pretty busy, but the food comes out pretty quickly and the prices are very reasonable. Our favorite items were the spicy beef short ribs, beef chow fun, and the clay pot rice. Everything we ordered we enjoyed a lot and were glad to have leftovers. I came here to try the clay pot rice. Everything seemed delicious but we only tried a fraction of the menu. I'd definitely come again! read more
I have a real soft spot for Golden Bowl. It's the quintessential mom-and-pop shop where you can tell the food is made with genuine care. The flavors are consistently excellent, and it has that authentic, home-cooked feel that you just can't find at bigger chains. It's the kind of place you want to see succeed because the owners are so hardworking and kind. However, the major downside lately is that it's becoming far too overcrowded. Because the space is small and the word has clearly gotten out about how good the food is, the dining room feels pretty cramped. During peak hours, the wait times have become a bit of a struggle, and it's hard to enjoy a relaxed meal when there's a line of people hovering near the door. I'm happy they're busy, but the cozy charm is starting to get lost in the chaos. Really enjoying the holiday specials combo set. read more
We shared: Crab w/ Sticky Rice Steamed Sea Bass Mandarin Pork Chops Stuffed Seafood Tofu Casserole Ong Choy w/ Garlic Sticky rice had perfect flavor and stickiness. Sea Bass was soft, fresh, and nostalgic. Pretty much everything was perfectly cooked and flavor was textbook imo. Ong Choy could've used a little more seasoning. Good service and good amount of seating inside for small to large groups. read more
5/5 it was delicious but like they gave us the large portion without asking if we wanted the regular portion .... But it's fine bc I like leftovers and it was good. Shrimp salt and pepper, tofu salt and pepper was delicious. The beef rib salt and pepper was also melt off the bone delicious. On Choy in garlic sauce was really good. Rice comes with the meal and wasn't extra. That's how I know they are legit. It's a city so parking is difficult. We walked from our hotel. And then walked back stuffed. read more
1 year ago
Classic canto food restaurant!! Dishes are in decent portions but could be bigger for the price. This restaurant is perfect for seating biggg groups!! They have large round tables. The food here is yummm, like nothing was bad at all!! We had a table of 10 so ordered a variety of dishes to share, but I gotta say the Japanese tofu with king mushroom had the best flavors! Soooo umami and love the contrast of the bouncy king mushroom texture with the soft Japanese tofu. The shredded chicken tastes like chicken marinated in garlic, sesame seeds, a tiny bit of cilantro, the slightest bit of wine, and chicken bouillon. I didn't expect to love this but I couldn't stop eating it!! read more
1 year ago
The food tasted pretty good and very authentic! I've always driven past this place and finally got the opportunity to try it with family. My favorite dish had to of been the salt and pepper soft shell crab. It was so crispy and flavorful! I also enjoyed the chicken and crispy pork chops we ordered. The service was pretty quick, and they were always refilling our waters and rice. The menu was very appealing since they had a lot of pictures of their dishes. The ambiance was very simple and tiny, but it definitely felt like a nice hole in the wall spot. The place was packed when we went so expect to wait a bit if you go during dinner. read more
Ooo I had some clams that tasted like clams with sauce on it and I also had sweet and sour pork I believe with sweet and sour sauce on it. I liked the clams better than the sweet and sour pork because the size of the clams makes eating it more enjoyable. I also never accidentally ate part of a shell this clam session so that's rare. The size of the pork is more intimidating but it was good could be crispier or I should've gobbled it faster before the crisp disappeared that's just my fault. read more
2 months ago
This is a gem in Chinatown. Like a hole in the wall. Reasonably priced tasty Chinese food. It came out fast and it was clean inside. The food was fresh. The staff were nice. Street parking only. Great experience. read more
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The food there were fresh and tasty. The owner was very nice and recommended a valuable combo to save money. I love the live lobster with green onion and ginger. read more
1 year ago
Was told this was one of the best Chinese restaurants in Chicago but was not blown away. Maybe there were other standout dishes to order instead but the beef chow fun was oddly overly oily and noodles not separated. Not sure if this is the way they usually make it or not. The eggplant and chicken was fine. A bit salty but nothing to write home about as well. Service was great and food came out quickly for a lunch rush. read more
7 months ago
7 months ago
It was packed and busy. A very fast pace environment. We were seated right away upon entry. Great communication and service. The food is fantastic. We will be coming back for more seafood. read more
1 year ago
4 months ago
Overall decent, probably won't be back. Ordered orange chicken, liked the light/airy batter but hardly any chicken. Flavor was good. Combo rice was good too, lots of meat. Black pepper beef ribs were the star of the meal, lots of meat and savory. Noodles were a bit salty. Food was good, loud environment. Turn off was when it came to paying the bill/tip. Server brought the kiosk to pay and told me to make sure I chose one of the 3 options- meaning the tip %. I chose custom, then $0 since I was leaving cash but she was standing over me and saw. She then decided to ask why I didn't leave a tip lol. I said I was leaving cash, she then told me to make sure I leave the money on the table and pointed to the center?? Still left my 20% but this was a first and last. read more
5 months ago
Restaurant was tiny, but busy. Wasn't too loud or noisy, though. Service was pretty decent. We found plastic in one of our food, but they were very apologetic with it and gave us discount due to it. They were very helpful and knew I wanted to pack to go for my daughters, so they gave us extra utensils and paper plates! Food: - Beef Chow Fun: I like the crunch on some of the noodles. It tasted delicious overall - Tenderloin on Sizzling Plate: was definitely on saltier side. Flavor was good, but heavy on the salt. - Pea Pod Shoot: it was very fresh and was good. - Salt and Pepper Japanese Tofu: this was my FAVORITE. It had a slight crunch on the outside but inside melted in your mouth. Flavor was on point- not too muted or too salty. Overall, service was great and understanding. Great place if you value customer service. Food was satisfying as well, but to our preference, didn't stand out much except for one dish. Quality wasn't bad, though, so I would recommend this place. read more
11 months ago
This place had some of the best Chinese I have had in forever! I went with two other friends and we were mostly silent during dinner because we were enjoying ourselves so much. I also highly recommend this place for the large portions and reasonable prices! read more
2 years ago
Largely unassuming and little off the main Chinatown path, Golden Bull ended up passing the ultimate test of its all--getting the approval of my Asian parents. The restaurant in itself is very small but very cozy, probably has a little under 10 tables and would definitely get crowded on a busy day. The food in itself was authentic, filling, and hit that homemade itch for me. The ginger scallion chicken and the salt baked chicken was very good and well seasoned--hit the spot with a nice bed of rice. We also had some classic canto dish with some sort of mollusk on a bed of thin noodles, I believe it was a special at the time but that was also chef's kiss. Ultimately if you need somewhere to bring your Chinese parents this is the spot--you (and especially they) won't get disappointed. read more
Golden Bull is a classic Chicago Chinatown institution! Amazing meal deals, like $139 Meal for 6 people that includes Stir fried lobster Steamed whole fish Whole fried shrimp Shrimp & scallops with vegetables Salt & pepper tofu Sweet & sour pork It gets packed on a Sat night, so definitely make a reservation, especially if it's a bigger party. Very attentive, a bit tight. Food is worth the wait! read more
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Very nice food here! The food tastes fantastic. However, you might need to come early, or there might be quite a long queue. Else, it would be a great meal! read more
2 years ago
WOW! This is my new favorite restaurant in Chinatown. It's not very roomy so go early to get a seat. I think they have reservations but not sure how on top of those the staff are. The food was extremely flavorful and delicious. We got the seafood-stuffed tofu, beef chow fun, and Chinese sausage casserole. The staff is very friendly despite being busy. read more
2 years ago
Went here for NYE a few days ago. My mango smoothie was just flavored shredded ice. I didn't even finish it because it wasn't melting. Service was good. I'm giving 2 stars because I think their potstickers or smoothie gave me bad food poisoning that lasted for hours into the early morning hours. I was the only one in my party who consumed those, and no one else got sick. read more
LOVE this place! The staff is extremely hard working and kind, and my family has been coming here for years. They often have special set meals that are a great deal for the portion sizes. My favorite dishes here are the seafood like Lobster and Dungeness Crab with sticky rice! We came on Christmas Day and they were packed busy, but all the staff were in great spirits! read more
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