Golden Gate Express — Restaurant in Toms River

Have you ever had a craving for Chinese take out, got it, and it actually was perfect and hit the spot? That's what happened to me the other day when I tried this place.

I hadn't had Chinese take out in a really long time, am new to the area so was looking for a highly rated place, and came across Golden Gate Express. I ordered all of my favs. Spare ribs, sesame chicken, egg rolls, chow fun, and soup--everything was exceptional and delicious. They even give you a side of that fancy, extra good duck sauce and homemade crispy noodles. I felt like a kid again eating at a good Chinese restaurant--but home because of the pandemic!

I highly recommend this place for take out. Definitely my new go-to. And the lady on the phone was the nicest person!! Everything inside super clean looking for the pandemic. Don't hesitate...

China meets the Jersey Shore. Having past the Golden Gate Express and never ordering any food we always said "how good can it be they're at the Jersey Shore. MY BAD! One of the best take-out we've ever had. My wife and I eat out 5 nights a week and our go to take-out in Hoboken is Chinese. Well GGE kicks butt. We went with the basics, soup egg rolls and a beef dish. Wantons were big, well filled and not mushy, which happens in soup. Broth was hot and jes shredded pork in the broth. Egg rolls were good size and not greasy, a normal problem with take-out egg rolls. Main course was a safe beef and broccoli. More beef than broccoli, tender and well seasoned. Sorry we didn't try their Thai dishes now knowing how good the food is. Add GGE to your take-out...

My reviews of Chinese food restaurants hinge on two things, staples of any menu. First, hot and sour soup. Theirs is very good: substantial, lots of protein and vegetables, no tofu chunks that I noticed, no chewy mushrooms. The flavor could be a little stronger but it is spicy and it is sour, so this is just my preference.

Second, beef lo mein. This is always a risky pick, so I'm glad one of my kids chose it, because I wasn't about to. The portion size is enough for two meals, and it is loaded with meat. The meat is tender and flavorful, which must be difficult to do, because most places make it chewy, bland, or both. It was about $15 but for the amount of food you get, reasonably...