Golden Rice Chinese Restaurant — Restaurant in Independence

This place is definitely an urban myth of some variety. It looks closed down, has a drive thru manned by the what seems to be the same person cooking the food, and the food itself is some of the best chinese take out I've ever had. The portions are massive, the prices low, and free food is offered for certain order amounts. Even more incredibly, this place has pre-2008 pricing, and the store is older than I am, and yet it has stood the test of time.

When I first arrived, I was questioning is the place was closed down. Its faded sign and long jump distance from a liquor store gives off an otherworldly vibe. The menu next to a mailbox in the drive thru made me feel like the joint grew from the asphalt itself. And the wait? 10 minutes for 7 dishes and two drive thru orders behind us.

Whatever keeps this place going is primordial and glamourous. I will dream of this place. It will stand when the Second Coming of Christ comes, and will remain by the End Times. Come here when you miss Chinese Food, because it IS...

I've been coming here with my family basically my entire life. As an adult I've come here even more often, typically I get take-out nowadays though, either the buffet to go option or lately the drive thru. I'm a big fan of the buffet to go option, I love being able to get whatever I want and exactly however much I want of each item and no matter how much I get it's always a low, fair price. It's a small place and the buffet doesn't have a huge variety so if you like having 50 different options this isn't the place for you but if you're like me and enjoy the same 10-20 choices on rotation then you'll love it. The food is always delicious and the service is always great as well. The family who runs this restaurant are so nice. You should definitely stop by...

There is simple reason as to why this little Chinese spot tucked away on a corner and seemingly closed has survived many global financial crisis and more recessions since its inception.

It is exactly what it promises to be and more- in an age where you expect the opposite.

From packing meats and rice separately for extremely generous portions to throwing in tons of extra condiments and other sauces- this place has not only earned its spot as a go to location for munchies but as a reason to believe in the American dream and the capability for a business to not screw their customers in a time of extraordinary pain.. but to do their best in the industry they've chosen to show people they care if nobody else...