Golden Kitchen — Restaurant in Town of Hempstead

Main takeaway: The cook spit phlegm/saliva/mucus across the cooktop into the garbage can next to where the food is made.

The owner has changed. The friendly older woman who would pick up the phone and the older men who used to cook the food have retired, I suppose. The new management is not good. I called to order the general tso cauliflower, and the new team had no idea what I was talking about, and instead of just sharing that the management and menu had changed, they just continued to say they didn't know what I was talking about.

I went into the store to order thinking I'd called the wrong number and realized that the management must have changed. I ordered general tso, and it was disgusting. Overly breaded and way too sweet; the sweet breading tasted like a corn dog. The rice was bland and tasteless, and the food was overpriced.

While I was leaving I saw one of the men hock a wad of spit into the trash can directly next to the cook space, in full exposure to the food and directly in my line of sight. Not to mention, the restaurant is filthy.

I will NEVER eat here again, and I miss the old owner, and the cooks who knew how to make good food, and had a connection with the community. I've been eating there for 20+ years. The new management and staff clearly have no passion for food or care for...

Very Disappointed – Not as Advertised

I ordered from this place on the night of May 25th, and honestly, it was a letdown from start to finish. Here's what I ordered:

Chicken Chilli Dry – The name is misleading. What I received was a dish overloaded with onions, grated carrots, and hot peppers. It barely had any chicken, and from the name and menu description, I expected a straightforward dry chicken dish, not a pile of vegetables. Szechuan Chicken – Again, mostly vegetables. It came with tons of broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers, with just a little bit of mushroom and some chicken. Large Fried Vegetable Rice and 4 Large Fried Wings – I was told the wings were $6.99. I also got 2 small containers of white rice. The total? Over $42, and I didn’t even get a proper itemized receipt. Just a final total with no breakdown of what each cost what. For that price, I expected quality and quantity — but instead, it felt like they bulked up the dishes with cheap vegetables & soy sauce and gave very little meat. The fried wings were good but again very little meat on it…the vegetable fried rice was good.

This place does not deliver what’s advertised on the menu. It feels like a rip-off, and I won’t be...

Golden Kitchen is hands down one of the best Chinese restaurants I’ve ever been to! One of the things that immediately stood out to me was how you can see the entire kitchen — you can actually watch them prepare your food, and everything is spotless. It’s clear they take great pride in cleanliness and quality.

The prices are very affordable, and the customer service is absolutely perfect — they are so kind, welcoming, and attentive. Most importantly, the food is incredible. Truly the most delicious Chinese food I’ve ever had. Every dish is full of flavor, fresh, and made with care.

Another huge plus for me is that their food is halal, which makes it even more trustworthy. You can taste the difference and enjoy your meal with peace of mind. I highly recommend Golden Kitchen to anyone looking for amazing food, great service, and a clean, trustworthy...