Golden China - Norfolk

The egg roll lacked flavor and had an oily aftertaste. The egg drop soup was rather bland, and the shrimp fried rice was also greasy. It seems like the quality of the food has declined; it was much better a year ago. I regret to say this because I used to really enjoy their food.

While nothing stood out as amazing, the noodles that accompanied the egg drop soup were quite stale and chewy, which really took away from the experience for me. The soup just isn't the same without fresh, crunchy noodles.

This is our favorite takeout spot close to home, especially since we stopped going to No. 1 on Roosevelt after it changed ownership. At Golden China, the staff is always friendly, and the food is prepared quickly! Last night, we ordered a couple of combo meals. The sesame chicken was outstanding—crispy and cooked just right, with plenty of sauce. My moo goo gai pan was also excellent, packed with vegetables. The rice was perfectly moist, which is a big plus, and I really appreciate the generous amount of fresh green onions they add. They seem to be doing a brisk drive-up business now that they're no longer offering dine-in service. It's unfortunate to see their large sign damaged and one corner of the building slightly in disrepair, but they're working on fixing it. I genuinely hope someone from the community steps in to provide them with a new sign; they truly deserve it! We always try to support our local businesses, and this one has been a beloved staple in the area for decades.

I found the Beef Lo Mein (46) to be the only worthwhile dish I tried. The General Tso's Chicken (C19) was quite tough, and the rice was undercooked. The Beef Fried Rice (39) also wasn't cooked properly. As for the Crab Rangoon (11), they were overcooked and the filling was dry. I won't be ordering from here again.

The bourbon chicken was dry, the crab Rangoon was overcooked and lacking in flavor, and the chicken wings were also fried for too long. I won't be ordering from there again.