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, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, keto, pescatarian, low-sodium, heart-healthy, low-fat, plant-based, dash-sodium-reduced, anti-inflammatory, gerd, high-fiber, south-beach, low-cholesterol, atkins, aip, volumetrics, alkaline, tlc, renal, zone, carnivore, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Hot Appetizers Platter - $12.95: Fried Wonton, Egg Roll, B.B.Q. Pork, Fried Shrimp Available at: dinner, lunch
- Egg Roll (2) - $4.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Prawn (8) - $10.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Wonton (10) - $6.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Potstickers (6) - $8.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Potstickers (6) - $8.95 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dumpling Hot Sauce - $8.95
- Chicken Salad - $10.95 Dietary tags: High-Fiber, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- B.B.Q. Pork - $9.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Wing - $10.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
Soup
- Hot & Sour Soup - $9.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Egg Flower Soup - $8.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wonton Soup - $9.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Soup - $12.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wor Won Ton Soup - $12.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, South-Beach, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Mu Shu Chicken - $12.95: Served with 4 pancakes Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kung Pao Chicken - $12.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- General Chicken - $12.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Orange Chicken - $12.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet and Sour Pork - $11.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef with Broccoli - $13.95 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mongolian Beef - $13.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Walnut Shrimp - $15.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Volumetrics, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
Noodles & Rice
- Special Chow Mein - $11.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Chow Fun - $11.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Special Fried Rice - $11.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Rice - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Soft Drink - $2.5
- Thai Tea - $3.95
- Tsing Tao Beer - $4.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Oolong Tea: On the House
Desserts
- Green Tea Ice Cream - $3.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Sesame Balls - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal, Macrobiotic
- BBQ Pork Steam Buns - $6.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
Restaurants near Golden City
- Shun Feng Restaurant — Chinese
- Phoenix Asian Restaurant — Chinese
- O'mei — Chinese
- Yan Flower — Chinese
- Hidden Peak Teahouse — Chinese
- Canton — Chinese
- ABC Chinese Restaurant — Chinese
- Donnelly Chocolates — American
- The Abbey Coffee, Art and Music Lounge — American
- The Penny Ice Creamery — American
- Melo Melo Kava Bar — American
- Zachary's — Italian
