This was one of the least impressive meals I've had in Colorado.
The delivery service was quick and polite.
The food was not spectacular or even average. The rice was very wet, the wontons were dry, the soup had a weird taste to it, and the meat and veggies hardly carried any flavor.
There are too many awesome chinese options in Denver to return back here. Bummer.
Friendly service and a nice staff. Â Timely delivery. Â Were even kind enough to give some free cookies. Â
Onto the food:
Ordered the crab/cream cheese wantons, veggie egg rolls, and moo shu shrimp.
The appetizers were good. Â Ton of cheese, not so much crab. Â And excellent horseradish sauce.
The moo shu was tasty, but immediately following the food came an intense headache that made me feel like those pool party nights in college. Â Not good.
If you are sensitive, allergic, or just avoid MSG, don't order entrees. Â They are friendly, and I assumed that the food did not have MSG in it, but never assume. Â The plum sauce very well could have been the culprit. Â It may not say MSG directly, but plum sauce and hoisin sauce found in many Asian markets have a crap ton of E-### chemicals in them that can cause similar reactions. Â Call ahead and see what the deal is if you want to, some places are typically good about making things without MSG.
I will give them another shot if that is the case and no MSG meals can be accomodated.
We love this place. Having tried over 5 Asian restaurants in Aurora we have finally settled in on the Golden Wok as our favorite. The decor is really upscale and adds to the atmosphere. Service is excellent and would be hard to beat. Prices are very reasonable for the quality of the food. Great Kung Pao Beef.
Update. Ate there a 3rd time and it was not quite as good as the 1st. and 2nd time, had to take 1 star away.
Everyone needs a 'go-to' Chinese place, and this one is ours.
Their food is great. We have ventured from our standard orders and everything we have ordered we have liked. They even accommodate special requests without a problem.
The people that own/operate Golden Wok are very friendly. Ask about the fish tank if you have a minute. It is very beautiful and Mr Wong can tell you all about it.
We often use their delivery service, and the food is still fantastic - Crab Cheese Wontons arrive and are still crispy.
Golden Wok may seem a bit expensive, but we always have enough leftovers for a decent sized lunch or dinner the next day. So you do get quite a bit for what you pay.
I was craving Chinese and didn't want to go out so I looked on trusty yelp and ya didn't let me down. The lady on the phone was a doll and the order process was smooth.
We got fried rice, crab cheese wontons, sesame chicken, and general Taos chicken.
Fried rice was delish, no onions which is just fine by me.
Sesame and general tsaos chicken tasted almost identical to me equally yum-tastic with a hint of spice.
The wontons were good not amazing, I was a little disappointed that there wasn't much in the way of actual crab. But still what's not to like about deep fried cream cheese? Oh ya that's right nothing.
All in all this is the best delivery Chinese I have ever had in this area. A tad more expensive than other places but 100% worth it. And the owners are so sweet I'll support their business for sure.
Years ago I dined here and remember how I loved the decoration and the purple painted walls. The owner's wife is a big fan of Swarovski, its crystals nicely displayed in a huge glass case. She is a very friendly woman and warms up to you in no time, she likes to chat while giving great service!
This past time we came here for a dinner party presented in a five course meal. The soup was Minced Beef with Egg Whites and you don't see that on the regular menu, guess it's only for special occasions! It was OK, I've had better somewhere else, it's a tricky soup to make authentically anyway. The second course was appetizers which included Cheese Wonton and Pot Stickers, with sweet and sour and dumpling dipping sauces, respetively. Both items were very fresh and hot, the taste was standard.
The main course included my favorite of Golden Wok's best dish - Sizzling Short Rib Platter. You can smell it from the kitchen and the flavor is incredible, a must try if you visit this restaurant! We also had Chicken in Black Bean Sauce, Chinese Broccoli, and Shrimp Two-Ways. I find Golden Wok makes great sauces and as a result, you can easily down a couple bowls of rices.
Service was very attentive. Our water glasses always full, dirty plates constantly get switched out. It's a great dining experience!
I would give it a negative star if there was one, the golden wok employees are liars, I called to see if my order was ready since it has been over two hours and first the owner said that it was still being cooked, then he changed his story and said that the delivery guy had it in his car and then he said that the driver has to come and pick up the food, I asked to cancel the order and he said that I couldnt, then he hung up on me. Â I called back and asked for my refund and said no again, told him I am going to call the police and he said he would give me a refund. Â I wouldnt recommend this restaurant to anyone, I have also filed a complaint with the bbb.
Review Source:Skip. Â enough said.
Had take out one night.
Chow fun was SPICY. Â Did I ask for spicy? Â No. Â Why the hell would a Chinese restaurant prepare beef with wide flat noodles SPICY?
Tofu with Black Mushrooms. Â Okay I asked for this one (literally). Â Tried to see if they had a dish like this...one of my favorites at Cafe Ambrosia. Â All I can say is that I have NEVER tasted black mushrooms that were as bad as these. Â They were bitter! Â WTF! Â Not only that, the dish had red pepper flakes in it and was spicy. Â Did I ask for spicy? Â No.
Wonton Soup...meh
Fried Rice...meh
Seriously, I know Chinese food and Chop Suey. Â This is NOT it.
Better options nearby:
Cafe Ambrosia
Paradise Asian Cafe
Little Panda (not great, but sticks to chop suey pretty good)
Moon Thai Cafe (not great, but WAY better than this place)
Panda Express (seriously, it's better)
China Chef Express (a drive to Mississippi and Peoria, but worth it; Roast Pork Fried Rice is very classic chop suey style; well, technically, everything here is. Â :) )
Hoong's Palace (expensive for chop suey, but very good; try their lunch specials for an idea of what they can do)
Would I try it again? Â (Are you seriously interested in my answer to this?!?? Â Really? Â Did you not read my review? Â In case you need an answer. Â No.)
UPDATE: Â Added China Chef Express and Hoong's Palace to list of better options.
I have the say that the food was good here, and I was even surprised to see General Toas Chicken on the menu.
However I will say that this place was damn pricey for what we got. As good as the food was, it was not worth the price we paid.
FYI the place is located on the south west corner of the intersection.
Excellent, excellent Chinese food at the Golden Wok. Â The menu is not too large like many Chinese joints. Â The selection gives plenty of choices without being overwhelming. Â The place is very nice inside, clean and nicely decorated with some fountains and a salt water fish tank.
My girlfriend and I have been meaning to try this place for a while and decided to head over and give it a shot. Â We agreed on some fried dumplings for an appetizer. Â They came out hot and perfectly presented beautifully on a bed of shredded lettuce. Â They were excellent with lots of flavor, the sauce had just a hint of spice, soy and a little plum sweetness.
I decided on the sesame beef dinner with soup, egg roll, and a fried won-ton. Â The egg drop soup is great, served piping hot, plenty of eggs, has some veggies, tofu and a great thick flavorful base. Â The egg roll and won ton were fired to perfection, the egg roll has a spice that I am unsure what it is but compliments it and makes it unique. Â The sesame beef is very tender, slightly crispy on the outside and the sauce is great, a little spicy and a little bit sweet.
My girlfriend opted for the prawns in lobster sauce.  Good size prawns not overcooked and served in a large dish full of flavorful sauce with lots of sautéed mushrooms.
I found that the service was probably some of the best service I have had in a long time. Â Water and iced tea glasses never got to the bottom and dishes came and went off the table as if automatic removal upon last bite was enabled...
Overall we had a very pleasant dining experience. Â They serve large portions and the price is right in line with what I was expecting to pay for dinner.
Chinese always seems to be an iffy thing as there seem to always be more bad options than good. Visiting the area, we choose this place based on other reviews and while it's always hard to judge from one experience we agree with the other reviewers that this is a good place to eat.  While located in a strip mall,it appears to be a very pretty place inside and was quite busy.  Parking is quite easy though which is a plus.  The spring rolls were nice and crispy with no hint of grease.  We choose Triple Delight with Garlic Sauce and Kung Pao Chicken as our entrees.  The Kung Pao Chicken was a fine example of that dish. In all,  the meat and chicken seemed to be good quality and the prawns were nice and tender.  But it was the beef in the 3d that MrB particularly liked, it was amazingly tender and the whole dish was lightly spicy.  Unfortunately getting stuff takeaway never shows it at its best but it is often the only option traveling with a dog.  Happily everything was so hot and well packed,  the sauces didn't get disgustingly gloopy and the fried springs rolls stayed crisp on the way back to the hotel.  The menu has a large selection and includes a healthy section of steamed items with sauce on the side  Certainly a place to stop again when we are next in the area.
Review Source:We blundered into this place by accident, and I'm sure glad we did! Â
It's rather inconspicuous on the outside, but the inside is beautifully decorated with fountains, light strings, a large aquarium, and a few other things. Â I don't usually pay much attention to decor, but this place was just beautiful and comfortable. Â The service was perfect too; friendly and attentive.
We got the dinner option, that comes with soup, spring rolls, a wonton, and fried or steamed rice. Â I had a tofu dish that was wonderful, and my gf had a chicken dish which, while nothing fancy, was perfectly executed. Â The menu includes a vast array of dishes that should have something for everyone. Â To top it all off, it was very reasonably priced.
Admittedly, I recently came from a much smaller area that had no Chinese food to speak of, so I don't consider myself an expert. Â But I'll definitely be back :)
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