Golden Gate Chinese Restaurant — Restaurant in East Hempfield Township

I am not sure what happened to this place, but I got extremely ill after eating here last week. I think I might have gotten food poisoning so I looked up the PA Dept of Agriculture inspection on restaurant. This is what it said:

Golden Gate Chinese Restaurant, 2100 Spring Valley Road, Lancaster, Feb. 7. Pass. Employees involved in food preparation not wearing proper hair restraints, such as nets, hats or beard covers. Raw chicken and raw eggs stored above pork and sauce in the walk-in cooler; repeat violation, Feb. 1, 2023. Facility is using a cement-style industrial mixer made of a nonfood-grade material and constructed in a manner that can subject food to contamination; repeat violation, Feb. 1, 2023. Old food residue on the slicing blades of the large meat slicer. Black static dust on the fan blades in the dining area. Employee's personal medications stored on the shelf above the bain-marie.

I will never eat at this place again. Proceed at...

First time trying take-out dinner tonight at Golden Gate and it was absolutely delicious. We got the chicken broccoli combo platter and the cashew chicken..the veg was so fresh, chicken meaty (not that weird chewy chicken) and sauce flavorful. The egg roll was one of the best egg rolls I have ever had. The platter was a generous portion and the food felt very clean. Since moving from NY (where good Chinese takeout is on every corner), we have been scared of trying a new Chinese food place since experiencing so many terrible ones out here in Lancaster. This place is a hole in the wall, but an absolute gem. Absolutely one of the top Chinese takeout we have ever had, and I am so glad we found this place, it will most definitely be our regular Chinese takeout place here in Lancaster. Thank you for the friendly and fast service as well and can't...

I’ve been searching for the best Chinese takeout in Lancaster and I think I’ve found it. I had almost given up hope of finding good chicken lo mein. I am so glad I stopped to check this place out.

Just about as typical Chinese takeout as you can get as far as atmosphere. One thing stood out to me though, this is a family business! My all time favorite Lancaster Chinese takeout (China 1 in New Holland, RIP) was a family run spot. When I noticed that here I got immediately excited. The service was great.

Prices were typical. Nothing on the crazy high side. They do have lots of specials on their menu which is nice if you like combos.

The real winner here is the food. Tons of flavor and cooked perfectly. If you’re searching for good Chinese takeout in Lancaster like I was, you must try Golden Gate. My new go to...