For $13 I got a huge meal for two people. Their three item combo is so filling that I enjoyed a nice indulgent fast food moment once in a while I came on a weekend lunch hour and there was a line forming, there's usually just one staff helping out so it did take some time but it wasn't much of a wait. Inside was small, four tables for seating but ordering to go is what I usually do anyways. I would like to point out that there's not restroom and yes there's packed cookies to purchase such as almond cookies or fortune cookies. You have the choice of fried rice, chow mein, or white rice. Then there's plenty of items to choose from which my favorite so far is their orange chicken, teriyaki chicken, and bbq pork. Bbq pork was a bit chewy for the lean ones but the fatty pieces were great. Orange chicken was actually pretty good, yea some were soggy but the fresh ones were surprisingly good and crispy. Teriyaki chicken was tender and marinated well, I enjoy the chicken skin and love that it's dark meat. The sauce was sweet and savory, it is watery versus other places but I do prefer this version. Overall I enjoyed coming here for a moment of big meal moments for a valued price! Also near my Tesla charging station so a quick eats would definitely make waiting better. read more

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Please please you need to support small mom and pop Chinese restaurant like this! It's a dying breed of establishment where they stuff the take away box full, you know to the point where it barely closes. Very nice lady, we had the orange chicken and teriyaki I should have asked her if I could have samples I would have tried everything read more

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Always amazing amounts of food for the price. The ladies are always very friendly and fast. read more

Golden Star Chinese Deli - BBQ Pork, Orange Chicken, Fried Rice, Chow Mein. - Chinese Near Me - El Monte, California

BEWARE !!!!!!!! THIS IS BAD I saw a cockroach walking in the food trays , WITH FOOD STILL ON IT , I asked my girl to confirm for me what I was seeing and she said it was a baby cockroach walking on the food trays , I couldn't really tell what it was because the glass was foggy and I needed confirmation because I could not believe what I was seeing there , I been coming here for a couple of years already , I'm never coming back here ever again.... This place needs to get closed the fuck up!!!!! read more

I've been to this spot three times all spaced out to test out the quality of the orange chicken I don't think it's real chicken it has no substance it doesn't taste like chicken at all the rice feels like it was microwaved and the chow mein is always inconsistent with its heat I'll be eating warm noodles then all of sudden some ice cold noodles like if they weren't thawed correctly I definitely would try it again just avoid the chicken I don't think it's real read more

This place is a bit of a ways from where I live and there are plenty of great Chinese food with buffet style options near by home. However, I come here specifically because I'm obsessed with the black bean pork ribs. It's usually an older lady and gentleman up front and they are always working so quickly to keep through the long lines that build often. Even though they move quickly they do so while still being friendly and welcoming, the location is tidy and always have fresh steaming items to choose from. I love that they usually have one to two extra noodle options besides chow mein read more

Portion is HUGE!!! I ordered the Two Item Plate: Orange Chicken and Chicken Mushrooms with Chow Mein Noodles. I also added two Pork Eggrolls. Portion is huge!! Took me two days to finish, lol! Orange Chicken: Healthy serving. The chicken was sweet and slightly spicy, but edible. Chicken & Mushrooms: Another healthy serving. I got more chicken than Mushrooms (makes me happy, lol!) Chow Mein Noodles: Plentiful! The noodles were tasty and lasted me during those two days. Pork Eggrolls: Thick and meaty inside. The Eggrolls were nicely fried too. My Entrée came with lots of napkins, and two plastic forks upon request My order also got here fresh and quickly via Uber Eats :) read more

Golden Star Chinese Deli - Two Plate Combo: Orange Chicken and Chicken Mushrooms with Chow Mein Noodles. The two Pork Eggrolls were also crispy and scrumptious too! - Chinese Near Me - El Monte, California

Great Chinese takeout for a cheap price. Portions are big, what's not to love ? I'll definitely be coming back

First time I came to this place and the food was astonishing! I got recommended by my brother who said has tasteful food but it's a drive of 15-20 minutes. The server was kind and polite. I thanked her as the food was amazing which I came back the next day. Worth the drive! Chow mein and rice was amazing alongside pork and teriyaki chicken read more

Golden Star Chinese Deli - Chinese Near Me - El Monte, California

First time visiting this restaurant while training in the area. I have to say without a doubt it is one of my new favorite Chinese food spots! The spicy fried fish is delicious and a must try if in the area. The usuals like orange chicken are packed with chicken and perfectly balanced with batter being light but crisp. The host at the counter was very friendly, top notch service with a welcoming smile. The restaurant is small but it's meant to be as a fast food style, perfect ambiance for quick, delicious food. read more

Golden Star Chinese Deli - Spicy fried fish - Chinese Near Me - El Monte, California

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First time eating food from here. Ordered through DoorDash was really craving Chinese food. I was so utterly disappointed in what I received. I ordered two 3-item combos both with half chow mein half rice. The chow mein was made with the thickest noodles I've ever had in my life, and it was horrible, and the rice, which was supposed to be stir fried rice. I believe was their sticky rice with carrots and peas thrown in. The rice was so gummy it was disgusting. I ordered orange chicken, beef and broccoli, and mushroom chicken. The only thing I could eat out of those 3 was the orange chicken. The others were just gross. I ended up throwing away both combos because they were so bad. I had also ordered egg rolls, and an order of spring rolls. I ate one of each and they were OK. The only thing I really ate. Just total disappointment in this place and I will never be eating food from this establishment again. read more

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Ever since New Wok closed i've been on the hunt for a new chinese food place, in the past this was my go to and eventually went back to New Wok. Decided to give this place another try and it did not disappoint, the food was so good and the service was so quick. read more

Golden Star Chinese Deli - a tray of noodles and meat - Chinese Near Me - El Monte, California

Came 30 minutes before closing one night after a Walmart trip, smoking the plug-in play and all I wanted was some Chinese food this spot is an OG for my man and he mentioned let's go try it out. Sweet young lady was able to serve some food and gave us some free eggrolls. Everything looked good fresh she even threw in some extra sauce and spices ! read more

My facility ordered a large catering order for our employees for employee appreciation day and we found a roach. Please do not come to this establishment they wouldn't even give us a refund! ! read more

Golden Star Chinese Deli - Ewww we found a roach - Chinese Near Me - El Monte, California

This is a Cozy Little Chinese Deli Located in The Northgate Shopping Center ... The Food is Really Good And The Lady Behind The Counter is Very Friendly and Professional in Her Assistance .. The Service is Top Rate in My Opinion and I Highly Recommend This Place ... For The Best Chinese Food in The El Monte Area You Can't Go Wrong.. read more

I have ordered Beef Chow Mein and two items combo from this restaurant thru Door Dash. For the delivery part, it was great but I can't say that for the food ordered. The Beef Chow Mein, the noodles was tasteless except the spiciness as I have requested. I had to add salt and soy sauce to make it edible. The slices of beef were over cooked and some were burnt. What the heck?! The two items dish was acceptable. Orange chicken was soggy and zero texture. Beef and broccoli was was ok. 5he best part of the plate was the broccoli that was fresh and crispy. read more

First time trying this place, and it ended up giving me diarrhea for two days. No thanks never again

Delicious and decently priced. Server was a friendly gentleman that was very nice and helpful since I didn't know what to get

Big portions and good tasting Chinese food. I came and got a two item combo which was almost $7 after tax. I got the orange chicken and beef with broccoli. The costumer service was good. I just let her know what I wanted, I paid, and that was it. The inside of the place was simply furnished; tables, chairs, and a few paintings of fruits on the wall. read more

I first tried when I ordered from DoorDash and it was great! The chicken chow mein is amazing and the wor won ton soup is delicious especially on a cold day or when you're not feeling well. It's the best place locally for Chinese food and the staff is very friendly and helpful. read more

a roach was found in my chow mein, be careful. called to let them know and they basically said okay what do u want me to do like ma'am check your food. read more

Golden Star Chinese Deli - a roach was found in my chow mein, be careful - Chinese Near Me - El Monte, California

Found this spot trying to find a different Chinese place but man I have absolutely zero regrets coming here so far I haven't found anything Wrong or suspicious from this place the lady is always nice and hooks it up like crazy I definitely recommend this place read more

Terrible service older service lady is either not aware of how Apple Pay works or trys to scam everyone by making them pay twice. last visit I payed to the Chinese deli she charged me 10 dollars took them through Apple Pay and asked me to pay again even after the official bank statement was approved, she never gave me my food accompanied by her trying to feed me fake lies saying "let me charge you again and well pay you 10 dollars cash the next time you come". read more

One of my good friends had his wedding catered by this restaurant last Saturday. I believe one of the reasons why he chose this particular place was because they were close by the church where they were having the reception and that the price must have been quite affordable. So with that information, this was the first time I tried this restaurant, for catered food at my friend's wedding. Some of the food items that was served at his reception included duck, fish with assorted vegetables, chow mein, fried rice, broccoli beef, spinach and leak bun, spare rib, beef with bittermelon, tofu and bok choy (with some type of meat that I don't recall at the moment). I would say that food itself is fairly authentic. But it definitely is not the best Chinese food I have ever had, thus the 2 star rating that I am giving for this restaurant. Both my husband and I did not really like the taste of any of the food items, as we have had better at other Chinese restaurants. But I do want to mention a few positives though. I would say that the reception had about nearly 100 people and with everyone eating, there was more than enough food for people to have 2nds and 3rds (and still have enough to take home if you wanted to). Also the restaurant was ready to go with the food delivered in time for the reception. The restaurant provided disposable aluminum platters that were kept warm/ hot with one of those camp fires you can find at Wal Mart/ camping stores. They also provided tongs, chopsticks, forks and spoons and real plates (not paper plates). They also had an area off to the side for guests to throw away their food/ leftovers and put the plates and used utensils (chopsticks were disposable) in a container. Also there was a server in the back during the duration of the reception in case they were needed, which is a great service to have in case something goes wrong at your wedding and you may a little assistance (not like you would need additional stress on your special day now). But I am providing my 2 star rating based on the overall taste of the food, which holds as "Meh, I've experiences better." read more

Came here after my brother recommended this place near our house and it's like a hidden gem for fast Chinese food! Usually my boyfriend feels sick after eating fast Chinese food especially from Panda Express but after trying this place today he already said he wants to go back again the next day which he doesn't say often, so I definitely recommend coming here to give it a try! The lady that helped us out was so nice as well and really packed the food so it's so worth the money. Where else can you find good fast Chinese food for under $10 nowadays! Will be back soon! read more

I absolutely love this place, I'm not a big fan of Chinese food but wow it's amazing. The noodles are thick and taste so fresh and The chicken is soft and delicious. The staff the very friendly. I've gone back so many times and has become my favorite place for Chinese. They have stamp cards and after 10 purchases you receive a free bowl. Delicious food at an affordable price. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a place with delicious food, friendly staff, and affordable prices. read more

Coming from an asian, (does it matter that I'm asian?) this place is pretty good. Pretty good people! The ladies are nice. They overstuff the boxes and you can never go wrong with their lo mein and orange chicken. That stuff is really what orange chicken is suppose to taste like. Craving some right now. It's crispy yet not running in a weird orange liquid and all for under $4. Can't touch that! read more

Cheap Fast Food, comparable to Panda Express. Small place The serving sizes are decent and the prices are reasonable. I would suggest getting the Chow Mien with their Orange Chicken and Beef/Broccoli. read more

They offer buy 10 get 1 FREE now. I love being rewarded for more yummy food. As always, fresh and delicious Chinese food on budget！ BBQ pork, beef broccoli, and pork ribs are my usual pick these day. read more

This chinese fast food place is better than most places chinese fast food places that I've been to. Their orange chicken is drenched in sauce and its actually crispy! Most chinese fast food places have soggy, saucy crappy orange chicken. I would honestly say they have the most balanced orange chicken I've ever tasted by far if they just add a little more sauce to it. I also don't feel like crap after eating here because the food is not saturated in oil unlike most place. Would come back if whenever I crave some orange chicken! read more

Best Chinese take out in the SGV. Trust me, I've tried a few...and this food has some soul in it. The lo mein noodles have a hint of 'wok hai.' Portions are decent (not huge), but filling. And the price is right, especially for the one/two item combos. Dish recommended: spicy Szechuan beef with lo mein (or chow mien as they are called in the west coast) and veggie spring rolls. read more

They provide water down siracha. & the food was undesireable. The workers also looked very unhappy, now. I am now diagnosed with depression. Thanks a lot Chinese Deli. Im done. read more

This place is very delicious and cheap. Strongly recommended!! Big portions, cheap prices, great food. I always get rice, chow mein, ribs, and orange chicken with ribs sauce on my rice :). Try it, you'll love it. read more

Still coming back on a regular basis. I once asked if they had msg& to my face, they said no. Look- no vegans come here. Chinese food. Thick chow mein. Get your food and go. read more

Not Happy With The Egg Shells in My Yang Fried Rice. Was trying this place out an this is what I got for the first time. read more

Golden Star Chinese Deli - That's EGGS SHELLS IN MY YANG FRIED RICE - Chinese Near Me - El Monte, California

This used to be my all time favorite Chinese food but now they have new owners and EVERYTHING has changed. The food doesn't taste the same at all. I'm looking for a new spot. read more

I've been coming here since 1986. Best fast Chinese food in El Monte. The management has changed a while back, but the quality of the food is still 100%, and served with a smile. read more

My family been going there more than 30 years to this restaurant. The owner knew exactly what I want without saying a word the food was best in town but when they changed owners the food was extremely horrible read more

Best asian foos ever. The fried rice is bomb & Orange chicken is thee best. Panda express has nothing on this plce.

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT!! Don't come here. No longer worth it. And that's a sad thing to say. I used to live blocks away and have been a patron there for nearly 30 years! I now live almost 20 miles away but still make the trek over there religiously. The old owner would often pull me fro. The back of the line to serve me just because she knows my family so well. I even have brothers and sisters who live in Pomona and order from here for parties....but NO LONGER. Please go back to your old recipes or you'll lose the longstanding regulars this business has become an icon to. read more