Golden City – Chinese
Golden City serves as a vibrant neighborhood anchor where the enticing aroma of toasted sesame and savory dumplings fills a space brimming with timeless charm. The kitchen masters the art of the crunch, offering everything from golden-fried wontons and succulent prawns to tender potstickers served with a signature kick of hot sauce. It is a place where generous combination plates and fresh, vibrant salads bring people together over the comforting, soul-warming flavors of a well-loved tradition.
1230 Mission Street, Santa Cruz CA https://goldencityfood.wordpress.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free, high-protein, dairy-free, vegan, low-carb, pescatarian, low-fat, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-sodium, sugar-free, mediterranean, diabetic, dash-sodium-reduced, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, gerd, atkins, weight-watchers, volumetrics, low-fodmap, tlc, renal, lectin-free, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:30 AM - 3:30 PM
- Monday - Sunday
- 4:30 PM - 9:30 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the satisfying portions and perfectly crispy textures that define the menu, frequently highlighting the exceptional crunch and flavor of the fried selections. Celebrated for its inviting and memorable atmosphere, the space provides a warm backdrop for a professional service team praised for their deep menu knowledge and attentive care. Guests consistently highlight the high quality of the dining experience, noting that the combination of well-prepared food and a welcoming environment makes for a truly standout visit.
Menu
Combination Plates
- Combination Plate A - $12.95: Egg Rolls, Fried Wonton, Sweet and Sour Pork, and choice of Chicken Chow Mein, Kung Pao Chicken, or Mixed Vegetables with Pork Fried Rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
- Combination Plate B - $13.95: Egg Rolls, Fried Prawn, Sweet and Sour Pork, and choice of Almond Chicken, Mongolian Beef, or Beef with Broccoli with Pork Fried Rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
Appetizers
- Hot Appetizers Platter - $12.95: Fried Wonton, Egg Roll, B.B.Q. Pork, Fried Shrimp Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Egg Roll (2) - $4.95 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Fried Prawn (8) - $10.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Wonton (10) - $6.95 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Pork Potstickers (6) - $8.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Vegetable Potstickers (6) - $8.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol
- Dumpling Hot Sauce - $8.95
- Chicken Salad - $10.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein
- B.B.Q. Pork - $9.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Fried Chicken Wing - $10.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
Soup
- Hot & Sour Soup - $9.95 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
- Egg Flower Soup - $8.95 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Weight-Watchers, Volumetrics
- Wonton Soup - $9.95 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
- Seafood Soup - $12.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Volumetrics
- Wor Won Ton Soup - $12.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Fat, Volumetrics
Main Courses
- Mu Shu Chicken - $12.95: Served with 4 pancakes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Kung Pao Chicken - $12.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
- General Chicken - $12.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Orange Chicken - $12.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Sweet and Sour Pork - $11.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Beef with Broccoli - $13.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Mongolian Beef - $13.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Walnut Shrimp - $15.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian
Noodles & Rice
- Special Chow Mein - $11.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Beef Chow Fun - $11.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Special Fried Rice - $11.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Steamed Rice - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, TLC, Renal, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
Beverages
- Soft Drink - $2.5
- Thai Tea - $3.95
- Tsing Tao Beer - $4.95
- Oolong Tea: On the House
Desserts
- Green Tea Ice Cream - $3.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Sesame Balls - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- BBQ Pork Steam Buns - $6.95 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free