Go China

This is a magical day because I am lucky that I found this place and it is now my go-to for Chinese food. I had the lunch special: soup, entree and eggroll. I asked if I could substitute wonton soup in place of the other soups offered for the lunch special (eggdrop or hot and sour) and it was allowed for a slight up charge. The first surprise of my meal was how the fresh vegetables, like the mushrooms and snow peas, gave the broth a beautiful flavor that was totally new and unexpected to me. ( I mean it's wonton soup, it's usually nothing special and just tastes kinda salty and kinda gingery every other place I go.) This one though pleasantly tasted like "the earth," and I loved it. I chose fried rice over steamed because I always crave fried rice and get out of my way because that was what I came in for. For the entree, I went with the sweet and sour chicken and I really like this restaurant's version which was a deep orange, pineapple sauce. I was happy with the flavors and nice sizes of white meat chicken but the fried rice was f'ing PERFECT. The texture was right on, the rice was cooked to the right firmness, and the flavor seemed to have much more dimension to it. Also, there is way more parking in the back of the restaurant just cut all the way through the Ralph's parking lot and you will see it. More...

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Food's good. Probably one of the best American-influenced Chinese restaurant here in Pasadena. Vibe very homey. Service is excellent. 12/10 for my server. Calls himself Rey/Ray/Rei? Very chill dude. 10/10 would come back here. More...

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This is truly a hidden gem on Lake! Everything from the atmosphere, to the service, to the food was phenomenal. Our server recommended the House Chicken over the Dynamite Chicken since it was our first time visiting, and we are so glad we listened to him! The chicken and peppers were fresh and the sauce was rich and tasty! Perfect combination of sweet and sour. We also shared the Combination Chow Fun and were very pleased! The two dishes provided enough food for dinner and lunch the day for two of us (4 meals total). Thank you for the great hospitality - we'll definitely be back! More...

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Stopped here on our way back from Palm Springs after circling the area looking for another Chinese restaurant that was hidden and parking was looking impossible. Go China has a large parking lot BEHIND it, next to the Ralphs, a rare find in Pasadena.It was nearly empty as it was Monday of Memorial Day weekend and we were seated immediately. After our 15 month old was all set up we started ordering, and the server was kind enough to say "ah, that's alot of food already" so we scaled down our order to just beef lo mien and orange chicken and some steamed dumplings. Much appreciated for the honesty! The server was quick with soup and rice for the 15 month old and soon after our meals arrived. VERY TASTY on all items and good sized portions for the prices. Restaurant was clean and modern as well. We'll be back there for sure next time we are in the area! More...

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Very kind service and lovely atmosphere! So happy to have had a random dinner date on a rainy day here(:

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This restaurant is wonderful. Comfortable/casual/classy atmosphere. And nice easy jazz music piped over the system. The War Wonton soup was our first course. Fantastic! As was everything that followed. The service was great. I look forward to visiting again as soon as humanly possible. More...

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Happy birthday!!!  Great place, fine food and outstanding service!  Thanks Tommy for making everyone feel welcome:7

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I love this place! My family and I have been going to Go China for years, and every time we are greeted by everyone. The staff is super friendly and always attentive. The food is always delicious and on point. And the atmosphere is welcoming, all the time! More...

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Even though I will never doordash ever, Go China did everything they could to resolves DoorDashs inferior customer service, Go China is a class act and the food is delicious

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Been here a few times and never disappointed. Just don't go during lunch if you are in a hurry. They are very busy. My favorite is shrimp with vegetables but anything u get u won't be disappointed

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The service, the music specially..and the food was hot and very tasty.

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Tasty and kind service. Great soups and delicious friend rice ranks as some of the best in the city.

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When it comes to the classic experience -- lunch specials, egg drop, chef's specials, fortune  -- this is the real deal. Wish they had more vegetarian options on the lunch menu and that the mustard came in a separate dish from the sweet and sour sauce but that's a minor complaint. Good take out service as well. More...

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We took a chance and we were not disappointed! Clean Restaurant Great food friendly service !

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Love this place! The food is great, no long waits, good prices and plenty of parking. I order from here at least once a week. They also remodeled a short while ago,  so it's also not a bad place to bring a date ;) More...

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I have a guilty pleasure for mid-range Americanized Chinese food that taste amazing, but also is somewhere I could show up in sweatpants and not feel totally out of place. Go China is this place. I had egg drop soup, egg rolls, broccoli in oyster sauce, and the honey walnut shrimp. Everything was so tasty and the service was spot on. I also love that the fortune cookies are in a giant bucket by the door. Do I need 3 fortunes in case the first two don't go my way? Why, yes. Yes, I do. More...

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Ordered takeout and was ready within a few after arriving. Ordered3 items and all tasted great. Good Portia's well.

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We came to order a few party trays of food to go and the guy at the front not only walked us through the menu, but offered different options. Great service.And the food wasn't too bad either. We ordered the usual suspects: noodles, a beef dish, a chicken dish, and a shrimp dish. It's nothing out of this world, nevertheless we got plenty of compliments from the guests who partook. Also, definitely better than Panda Express :)Plenty of parking at the large Ralphs supermarket parking lot next door. Shhhh.... More...

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So my I took my here on a lunch date and I was pleasantly surprised. I have lived in Pasadena for over 20 years and one of the things that has been lacking for our city is a good Chinese restaurant. Normally we would just go over to San Gabriel or Monterey Park or Arcadia to find the food that we want. However after eating here we don't ever have to travel far to get amazing Chinese food. When my wife and I first got married we ate at Go China and it was great I don't know if they changed ownership over the years but somewhere in between it started to take a dive and portions and customer service was consistent, but there was still some things lacking. When I took my wife out to lunch here we decided to give it another try so it was on the way. My wife ordered the lunch special Mongolian beef and I ordered the lunch special kung pao shrimp. Both were amazing and the serving for lunch were great. When it comes to shrimp they don't skip out leaving you wanting more. I hope that it continues to be this great because I don't like having to repost a review of how bad the service is. Please keep doing what you're doing customer service was excellent food was amazing and ambience was awesome. Thank you Go China we will be back. More...

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One of the best Chinese food restaurants, the food and service is always great!!

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Great place for Chinese food in Pasadena, especially for takeout as it's always good to have a Chinese takeout go to place.  The portions are large and prices good and overall food taste and quality good too. More...

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I ordered for delivery. The gentleman who took my order was courteous and efficient. The food arrived earlier than anticipated. Thank you.

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We found a GREAT Chinese restaurant. Found this on Google and dropped in. Ordered Egg Flower soup and Five Special Ingredients (beef/chicken/shrimp/water chestnuts/mushrooms) in a brown sauce. They were both wonderful...and we consider ourselves somewhat experts in Chinese food. Ambiance was very, very nice although you wouldn't  it from the outside. Parking is in the Ralph's lot next door. Prices are very reasonable.  Service was over the top good (thank you for that). We will certainly be back to try the variety of other dishes. Absolutely recommend that all try this out of the way place in Pasadena. More...

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I am Chinese food picky!! I normally order two specific dishes to rate a place I've never tried. Today I went on a whim and did opposite. Based on the yelp pics, I order the dynamite chicken. Note: I avoid chicken dishes in Chinese restaurants because they are usually dried out. Nope!! Not this place! The chicken was juice and actually cut up into edible size pieces!!! So good! And as everyone else said, so was the hot & sour soup! I was very impressed! More...

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One of the best Chinese restaurants I've ever been to!  A hidden gem in the heart of Pasadena. Big lunch portions and very tasty. ..service was excellent, even in the height of lunch hour in a big city.  I had the Kung Pao Tofu lunch special. Delicious!  Will definitely go back again and will highly recommend to others. More...

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Hands down no questions this is the best Chinese food I've had ever. I'm not lying or exaggerating it's an honest comment lol I happen to be visiting my aunt at work.  She said let's go to lunch.  Let's be mindful my husband LOVES Chinese so needless to say I've tried a few lol hands down this place will not disappoint at all.  I went for lunch rush hour and had a party of 5 and my service was friendly, fast, attentive and food was fresh. We ordered fried rice, orange chicken, noodles. Broccoli beef and other plates can't recall exactly what but let me tell you, you will not be disappointed. Only sad part is they're so far from where I live but I keep hinting Go China every chance I get lol I'll make it out one weekend again!! Definitely worth the drive!!! More...

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Its always good place for Chinese food with family, We all enjoy the food , also the server Tommy is the best , so friendly, the atmosphere is different than any other Chinese restaurant. Really recommend for Chinese food

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my 1st reveiw. visting family in california. found this on yelp. the food was great. the service was excellent. couldn't be happier. if your in old town go.

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Food is so tasty, not bland. Dynamite chicken was delicious. Friendly staff and so helpful if you’re not sure what to order. They did a great job renovating.

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Delicious! Good quality; it really is no nonsense. Exactly what you expect from a classic Chinese restaurant.

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This little gem of a lunch spot has amazing lunch deals that leaves enough food for dinner! The food is so good and service is fast and friendly. Prices are very reasonable, too. I totally recommend Go China. More...

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I'm writing this review because I'm super surprised to see Go China only have 3.5 stars right now. I moved to Pasadena a few months ago and it easily became my favorite Chinese spot outside of Yang Chow's in Chinatown. I have tried carry out, delivery, and dining in, and have had an amazing experience every time. I have never had to wait long for any of these services, the food is ALWAYS fresh and hot, and my interactions with the owner & employees here are great! My husband and I really enjoy the Aromatic Shrimp, and I love the Hot & Sour Soup. They also have great prices on lunch & dinner specials. Anyway, I hope to see more great reviews about this spot because I love it and have never had a negative experience here. More...

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Is a very good Restaurant very Clean outside which give you a good feeling. I definitely recommend the . Spice porky �

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I like the ambiance, staff are very attentive and the food is good. They even offered a Singaporean noodles which I've been missing for almost 3 yrs. Thanks to bring back the memories of my Singapore  days!not a typical Chinese restaurant, keep it up!Catherine More...

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Fantastic food and service!!!! Great prices and quantities!!! I love this place!!

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I was visiting a friend in Pasadena the other day and this place was recommended by her roommate. The was extremely clean inside and the staff was really friendly. We were there for lunch so we both got the orange chicken which came with an egg roll and either hot and sour soup or egg drop. It was reasonably priced for lunch! They give you huge portions for the lunch menu, we definitely could of shared but the food did not disappoint. The orange chicken had just the right amount of spice and the fried rice tasted great! Next time I'm in the area I will come back for more. More...

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I left a review for Go China last month, but I'm leaving a new one...a 5-star review! They deserve it. Brough my mother and a friend from Germany here for Mother's Day Lunch. The place was packed, and the food was absolutely delicious!!! I had the "Lover's Nest", my mother had the "Hong Kong Seafood", and my friend tried the "Green beans with shrimp". We were super delighted and satisfied with the food!!! They don't skimp when it comes to giving you food. My friend had a good amount of shrimp in her dish, and mine was absolutely delicious. My mother also loved her dish and she cannot wait to come back. Even though it was crowded for Mother's Day, the service was great and the food was really wonderful! I also appreciated the fact that they had their "regular" menu for Mother's Day, unlike many other restaurants, who have a special menu for that day, where you end up paying triple of what it's worth. I really like Go China...I've eaten here a number of times, and each time I'm happy! It's owned by a very nice family...they go out of their way to provide good food and friendly service. More...

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I went to Go China for the first time shortly after they remodeled. The food, service and atmosphere was excellent. I hope to return again to experience more of the menu. There was enough parking behind the building. You can access it by Mentor Ave, which is a one-way street. A helpful tip if you are approaching from the South is to drive through the Ralphs parking lot, exiting onto Mentor (turn right) and then turn right again 10 feet later to enter the parking lot. If you are approaching any other direction, turn onto Mentor from Walnut St. More...

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Excellent restaurant all around. Great food, great atmosphere and great service. The food is extremely tasty, with excellent sauces and flavors. The vegetables are cooked to perfection. I am really impressed by this place. More...

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The best and nicest restaurant in town, love their decoration and very romantic! Came here with my gf and ordered their fried rice and orange beef, it's bomb! ! Love their fried rice tastes so different than other fried rice I've ever had! I 100% recommend this place, I drove all the way from another city and my time was awesome! Thank you for the owner, very nice guy! The server also very friendly! Great service guys!! More...

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This retaurant has a awsome food and friendly environment and excellent service. �����

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I really enjoyed the great food and service. I got the twice cooked pork BBQ lunch special. The veggies were so fresh and BBQ was flavorful. It was so much food that I had to get a to go box and that's the lunch special. It includes egg drop soup, a veggie egg roll and your choice of white rice or fried rice. More...

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I've been looking for a new take out Chinese food restaurant since my favorite recently moved out of my neighborhood.  I read the yelp reviews and I know this business gets mixed reviews so I was skeptical.  Boy am I glad I tried this place!  The lunch specials are VERY VERY good and priced very reasonably.  They really know how to do vegies at this place.  The rice is also good (not great) and the egg roll is pure perfection.    My family favorite dish is the bean sprouts with chicken.  The sprouts are hot all the way through but still crispy.  I dream of this dish!  The only thing I would change about this store would be that they carry brown rice. Otherwise this takeout is on the top of my go-to list. More...

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This have to be one of my favorite eateries on Lake Avenue. They have a wide variety of lunch specials along with other well priced dishes.  The Moo Shu dishes are my favorite but the chow mein, fried rice and soups are all delicious. Everyone is so polite and always willing to go above and beyond to help assist. Go and try it you won't be sorry! More...

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