Golden House

While not the worst Chinese take-​out I’ve had, I probably won’t order from Golden House again. My husband and I got the «Mega Dinner Special,» which is four main entrees for $ 30.55 (pick-​up). It’s a decent amount of food for that price, enough for both of us to eat our fill for dinner, and a second meal tomorrow. For our mains we chose: Lemon Chicken, which came looking almost like fish fry, breaded and battered filets of chicken breast, and a separate container of syrupy lemon sauce. The sauce was not warm, and while lemony, somehow was missing a depth of flavor. The filets were actually pretty decent white meat with crispy, fish-​fry like batter, but again, not much flavor, and without the mediocre sauce, not at all reminiscent of lemon anything. Next, the Beef Lo Mein: disappointing noodles, which looked and tasted exactly like noodles out of a package of ramen, instead of being a bit thicker and chewier as the lo mein at most other restaurants. The beef was decent and a good quantity, but the dish really lacked flavor. The Beef and Broccoli was very similar to the Beef Lo Mein, just not on top of the disappointing noodles and with some extra broccoli thrown in. Finally, the Cantonese Style Sweet and Sour Pork: again, seriously lacking in flavor. The pieces of breaded and fried pork were not the best cuts of meat, kind of chewy, and although coated in a bright orange sauce, just did not have much sweet or sour. The veggies in the dish were fresh, but seemed like they could have used an extra 30 seconds in the wok maybe, as they were just barely on the side of tender-​crisp cooked. In sum, it’s like every dish needed some extra «oomph» that was just not there.

Tried to order delivery. The food was 45 minutes late and cold. The mu shu pork came with flour tortillas, and only contained approximately 2% pork. I haven’t had the heart to dig into the steamed rice yet, but I’m curious as to how they’re going to fuck that up.
Even no Chinese food would be better than this. :P
(Oh, and when I called to see when the food would arrive, the person answering the phone was unhelpful, and unapologetic.)
(Further updates: The rice was adequate, the hot and sour soup resembled luke-​warm vinegar, the general tao chicken was mushy (though the sauce was okay), the spring rolls were cold, soft instead of crispy, and undercooked, and finally the beef ho fun had decent noodles but overcooked beef. I stand by my original statement of prefering to eat nothing as opposed to having this again.)

Food is mediocre at best. Their stir fries all taste the same, and pretty bland although overly salty. I’m jot sure if it’s the MSG, but I’m parched for hours after eating a meal here. There aren’t any other Chinese places close by, so I guess this is it.

Very tasty, reliable Chinese food, don’t need to go as far as Chinatown or Markham/​Scarb for great authentic Chinese food. the prices are very reasonable and I love having the convenience of delivery for great Chinese food in the area!
the noodle dishes are my favourite.

I order from them fairly regularly. Maybe 3 ½ stars.
I found it pretty hard to find decent things in their menu — but I’ve discovered a hand-​full of items I order regularly.
About 80% of what I tried ordering from them I would never order again — but the winners on the menu are worth going back for.
The good: their wings are very nice, the deep fried breaded shrimp with sesame seeds is tasty, bbq spareribs are OK, #83 — the Beef Tenderloin in black pepper sauce is GREAT — 3 BIG pieces that make three VERY NICE sandwiches when I slap them on bread over the several days after ordering from them.
I sometimes order 2 orders of 83 and get 6 great sandwiches at a cost of about 3 bucks each.
Prices are OK. Often fast delivery.