Golden Pot

Locally owned & operated

Wheelchair accessible

The food was very very tasty and good god their portions!! I got the chicken fried rice+egg roll on…read moretheir lunch menu for 9.99! I could've fed three people! I will definitely eat the rest for dinner. My boyfriend got their beef + meatball pho and it had so much flavor, nothing to complain about! Very quiet atmosphere. It was a nice change from a loud restaurant. And their COFFEE!! Was AMAZING! I was nervous because they only had one selection of coffee, but that's all they need. Go check it out.

We walked in at 4:30 we were the only ones in there. The place is a little older but was clean. We…read morehad the chicken pad Thai no nuts add basil . It came out great in about 5 minutes. It was hot and fresh. I ordered it a little spicy but I should have ordered it medium spicy . We've been here a few times and it was really good!

Shrimp Pho, a warm broth coupled with juicy shrimp, perfect for a rainy day or as comfort food. Enjoy this natural plate and feel amazing!

Honey sesame chicken, a classic Chinese dish, packed with sweet yet robust flavors, perfect as a main dish for anybody

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Hibachi Fried Rice, a fan favorite, with your choice of protein is decadent and aromatic

China Pot

3.5(111 reviews)

3.6 mi

I really enjoyed the St. Louis style fried rice chicken and shrimp were pretty good. Good flavor.read more

Second time we ordered Togo. Great flavor in all the dishes we ordered. With the price with portion…read moresizes.

Combo Chop Suey

C8. Kung Pao Chicken

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Lunch specials

Mah Jong

4.3(79 reviews)

4.4 mi

The Ambiance is small, quaint, and beautiful I love the mahjong pieces strategically placed…read morethroughout. Service was friendly and kind. Food was fresh. Bathrooms are cute, clean, and well stocked. What I didn't care for... I received my Mongolian beef early. My husband didn't get his orange chicken for 20ish minutes. I had a few bites but waited, we typically eat together. After 15 minutes, the eggrolls came out hot and fresh, now my food is getting cooler and the hubby still hasn't received his meal. All of this to say, consider making the easier dish later so they can be done together or hold meals until they can be served together. There was a long wait between food delivery, drink refills, and check, but in our servers defense: he was the only one serving, and it got busy for lunch. I may try it again when in the area

Went in last night for take out and everything was great. Ty was either the owner or manager and…read moremade us feel welcome and spared no expense to make sure we had a great experience. He offered suggestions and told us if there was anything we did not like to let him know. We had a lot of different things. The Red Devil Beef was super flavorful and like nothing I had before. It was a spicy but doable and full of yum. We also had the beef flat noodle, black bean chicken garlic, rangoons and green beans. When I say everything was cooked perfectly I mean everything. When I started writing the review I had it as 4 stars. I am often hesitant on giving a 5 on my first visit. Due to Ty taking personal accountability and catering to make everything just right I felt the 5 was well deserved. My only feedback is I felt the prices were just a little higher than expected. It was not ridiculous and maybe it is inflation. Regardless their food is good.

Black Truffle " Har Gau" Shrimp Dumpling

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Chef Sun's Noodle And Dumpling

4.0(107 reviews)

2.3 mi

I've now been to Chef Sun's Noodle and Dumpling twice, and at this point I'm convinced they're…read morerunning some kind of delicious sorcery back there in the kitchen. My first visit was solo, since I'd been curious for some time. It was just me, a bowl of wonton soup, and some Kung Pao Chicken, and the whole experience felt like I'd been teleported to a cozy spot in San Francisco. Warm ambiance, incredible food, and that "I could sit here for hours" vibe. I ate at the bar, which is by the entrance, people watched and enjoyed my delicious food. Naturally, I went back with a couple friends and my wife... and that's when things escalated. We ordered like we were feeding a small village. Kung Pao (again, because it's that good), House Special Soup Bao, chicken lo mein, pepper chicken, General Tso's chicken, and a bunch of other dishes that I lost track of somewhere between "wow" and "how are we still eating." Every single plate was fantastic. Not just "good for a group order," not just "surprisingly solid," it was legitimately delicious across the board. The table looked like a celebration, and we treated it like one. Every single dish was a great portion size, delicious, and tasted WONDERFUL. By the end, our eyes were definitely bigger than our bellies, but honestly, if you're going to over‑order anywhere, this is the place to do it. I can't wait to go back... though next time I'll try to show at least a little self‑control. No promises. Chef Sun's is officially one of my favorite spots. Great food, great atmosphere, and the kind of consistency that keeps you planning your next visit before you've even left the parking lot. I give this place my Arnold Schwarzenegger - "I'LL BE BACK!"

Chef Sun's is a lively place with an interesting aesthetic (various doors hanging from the…read moreceiling). When we got to out table we didn't know what to expect, The menu was packed with so many options so we tried a few different apps and dishes to share. We went with the popcorn chicken, chicken & shrimp shumai, steamed green beans, and cumin lamb. The popcorn chicken was awesome. Just the experience of it. You're presented with a bouquet of popcorn chicken. The chicken was flavorful and had a nice amount of spice to it. I opted not to add any chilis to my bites as I found the chicken alone to be just the right amount of spice. Would recommend this dish for the experience mainly. The chicken and shrimp shumai was outstanding. One of my friends has a strong dislike of any shrimp dish, but truly loved this. It was perfectly seasoned and so tasty. The steamed green beans were great and had the perfect amount of crunch. While the cumin lamb was seasoned well and tasted great. The only miss was the fried rice. I was honestly surprised that execution was so strong with everything else, but the rice lacked flavor. That said, I'd gladly come to Chef Sun's again.

March 2025

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House Biang Biang Noodle with chicken

Wing Chow

4.3(122 reviews)

5.1 mi

Wing Child is a must-try! The chicken wings were cooked perfectly--crispy on the outside and full…read moreof flavor. The sandwiches were just as good, fresh and satisfying. What really stood out though was the customer service--the ladies taking our order were incredibly kind and welcoming. Great food and even better people. I'll definitely be back!

We were looking for a good wing place...WOW...stumbled into the best wing place and arguably the…read morebest Asian food spot as well. We ordered a bit of everything as we read the reviews and FOMO kicked in while reading the menu. We ordered: Fries Pork lo mein Steak fried rice 20 wings with three different sauces: mild buffalo, sticky Asian , and the Joe's spicy lemon-pepper. We also ordered draft beers to wash it all down. The fries came out...nice and crispy with great seasoning. The draft beers are super cold and fresh. The steak fried rice is excellent...a touch of garlic on the super tender steak and the rice is cooked perfectly The pork noodles followed and are delightful and full of flavor. The wings came out next and the buffalo and sticky Asian are nice size wings and really amazing to taste. Joe's lemon pepper options is a dry rub on wings that you can hear the crunch when you bite down. A pop of lemon with a back end of spice in pepper. I leave 5 star reviews but this place has me wishing there was a 6th star available as an option. All this almost made me forgo complement the excellent service we received from Ireland and Chris. The portions are huge, the service is over the top, and this is truly the best wings and Asian food I can remember enjoying in many, many years.

Cheesesteak and fries (no seasoning)

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Imperial Garden & Grill

3.3(157 reviews)

1.1 mi

This is my grandson and my favorite Chinese restaurant . The absolute best service, sweet owners…read moreand staff and the food is hot and delicious. We drive 30 minutes because it is so worth it.

Placed a pickup order and was told to pickup in thirty minutes. I showed up after thirty minutes…read moreand there were another 6 people waiting. I ended up waiting an hour. Many others came and picked up even though they had phoned in after me. One lady left even though she had paid. We've been going there 10-15 years, 3-4 times a year, always on NYE. Food is good service has never been great but acceptable. No more. We won't be going back.

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Garlic Chicken

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Kitchen Master

4.1(570 reviews)

7.1 mi

Can't say anything bad about this place. We wanted to go to Hutchins which is in the same plaza,…read morebut there was a line going out the door! So we decided to skip the heat and go to this place. It was such a lovely surprise. I opened the door and it was a lot bigger than it looks from the outside and so clean! Even the bathrooms were super clean and they have toilet seat covers! Food was also solid. We ordered a bunch of different things to share - calamari, riblets, crab rangoon, edamame, chicken XLB, truffle pork XLB, crispy udon, green beans. Everything had really excellent flavor, not too salty either. Our server was so sweet! She always said, "you're so welcome!" And she was quick to refill our drinks without us even asking. Overall, really great experience.

We had a great experience here about five years ago, so we decided to revisit while we were in the…read morearea. Unfortunately, this visit left us disappointed for several reasons. First, many of the dishes lacked the authenticity. The hot and sour soup wasn't sour at all and was overwhelmed by the flavor of sesame oil. The black bean noodles tasted like instant noodles you could make at home, and we ended up adding black vinegar ourselves just to bring some acidity and balance to the dish. The sweet chili shrimp also didn't taste fresh. At the end of our meal, we literally said "this tasted like Chinese buffet food." The service and dining environment made the experience even worse. Throughout our meal, we constantly heard dishes being slammed around from servers cleaning tables. At one point, something was dropped so hard that dishes shattered across the floor. A trash cart was parked right next to our booth while we were eating, and the staff even started mopping the floor directly in front of us during the lunch rush. I understand that restaurants often hire seasonal staff during the summer, but proper training is still important. The way the dishes were handled throughout our meal was loud, chaotic, and disruptive, making it difficult to enjoy our dining experience. It's unfortunate because our first experience of this restaurant was great, but this visit fell well short of our expectations.

Nice decorative touch - tops of the lights had dumpling baskets too!

Hot & Sour Soup (Cup) - must try

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Outside view

Rice Garden

3.8(46 reviews)

2.1 mi

Came here for the first time and so glad it was recommended to me. This may sound crazy but the won…read moreton soup was one of the best I ever had. The pepper steak was delicious and the service was welcoming. I will definitely be back.

Return or not return? Return…read more As a general observation, one of the most disappointing aspects of being in North Texas is the absence of any good Chinese food/restaurants. Likely spoiled after having lived in Vancouver, Toronto, and San Francisco. As for Rice Garden, drove by and decided to try hoping once again for almost anything I can be loyal to. This was clearly Americanized Chinese food and worth a try via takeout. Ratings below are in context of what's in North Texas. Prices: Very reasonable and doesn't feel like the many other restaurants who have taken inflation to a new level. Portions: Texas size and should have no complaints. Appearance: Clean Staff/service: No idea as was takeout, but food was packed ready to go within 20 mins of a web order. Food: Slightly bland which I welcomed bc I find most restaurants over oil or over salt their food. Would suggest some modest modifications to improve reception while still keeping food "Americanized" and keeping costs down. Hot & Sour Soup: Needs more black vinegar, as was imbalanced. It was also missing more of the usual traditional things like wood ear mushrooms, bamboo shoots, strips of pork etc but with all of this no way one can sell for $5.99. Nonetheless, the vinegar alone would have brought it home. Sesame Chicken: Ordered white meat (and liked that they had that option with no up charge). Decent flavor, but slightly mushy hence may order extra crispy next time. Vegetable Hot Pot: It was just ok, very non-descript. In isolation reasonably priced, but compared to pricing of other items within the restaurant, it shouldn't be among the more expensive entrees. Kung Pao Shrimp: Ok, non descript, but edible and may/not order again. Also tasted (and looked) too similar to vegetable hot pot. Singapore Vermicelli: Decent, but needed slightly more curry flavor as was slightly on blander side. A small amount of BBQ pork strips (i.e., char siu) to balance out the chicken would have been nice. Will order again. Want to see them do well, and will do what I can to support them.

10/29/23

10/29/23- The "Shrimp Fried Rice" tasted awesome!!! We love it!

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10/29/23

Gao’s BBQ & Crab

4.6(415 reviews)

2.6 mi

Locally owned & operated

Speaks Mandarin

Great services at always. Great seafood and lamb stews , new menus for Japanese steak is great too.read more

We went to Gao's BBQ & Crab in Allen after a graduation celebration with a party of 14 people. I'll…read moredo my best to give an objective review. The biggest issue for us was the ordering system. Everyone has to scan a QR code, place their own order, and enter their phone number. For a large group, this became very confusing because when the food came out, there was no clear way to tell who ordered what. We spent a lot of time trying to figure out which dishes belonged to each person. If you're coming with a big party, I definitely recommend making a list of everyone's orders ahead of time so it's easier to organize when the food arrives. The food itself was extremely spicy. Most of the BBQ items -- seafood, chicken, beef, and pork -- seemed to have the same heavy cumin and spicy seasoning, so the flavors started tasting very similar. Personally, that wasn't for us. However, the soy sauce fried rice and the cold noodles were really good and stood out the most from the meal. The service was good overall, although communication was a little difficult at times because it was hard to understand the staff's accents. The restaurant itself was clean and well kept. I think this place may work much better for smaller groups, but for our large party it was stressful and the food flavors were too repetitive for our taste. Unfortunately, it's probably not somewhere we would return to. Also they added 25% tip mandatory without mentioning it anywhere ; It was an experience though

Pork intestine with garlic

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Snow Crab Combo

Rice Pot Xpress

3.3(93 reviews)

4.1 mi

Ordered our meal and as we went to the di k dispenser we saw that clearly there has been a leak for…read morea long period of time. There is scale forming. You can clearly see that the machine has not been cleaned. This might be a code violation. Food was decent but I don't trust it seeing the cleanliness issue. We had to go Nextdoor to get a decent cup of ice water.

Save yourself from this place in just go to Pizza Hut that's right next door. The food here taste…read morelike they cooked everything in water. No seasoning No flavor to top it off really small portions, waste of money!

Egg Drop Soup

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Matthew A.

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5

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7 years ago

I ordered a chicken extra crispy and it was raw I ordered extra broccoli and they gave me three pieces of broccoli we wanted Paper plates they want to charge six dollars for six plates I would not recommend this hole in the wall place just tell your loved one to cook or go get hungry man dinners before you eat there read more

Marco A.

5

8

1

10 years ago

This amazing I love the food and friendly staff food is served with good quality and the taste is always the same ! Owner and staff is super friendly they care about each and every customer read more

A T.

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55

4

10 years ago

good food, good service, and good prices! What more can you ask for? they are pretty quick and everything we've tried we have liked. Loved this place! read more

Tiffany G.

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30

27

7 years ago

Thumbs down. A place for people with low restaurant standards and no sense of good food.

Helan L.

289

25

78

11 years ago

Very nice friendly service! Fast delivery too.

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