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Golden Bowl Restaurant, located conveniently on Sisk Road in Salida, CA, is a beloved local spot specializing in authentic Chinese cuisine. This cozy eatery invites diners to savor a diverse menu filled with rich, flavorful dishes that deliver both comfort and excitement with every bite.
The culinary delights at Golden Bowl span a variety of classic favorites and chef-recommended specialties. Start your meal with the crisp and savory Pot Stickers or indulge in the creamy, crunchy Honey Walnut Shrimp, each bite perfectly balancing sweetness and texture. For heartier options, the Mongolian Chicken and Mongolian Beef impress with bold, smoky flavors that embody the essence of traditional Chinese cooking. Meanwhile, the Crab Rangoon offers a delightful crispy exterior encasing a luscious cream cheese and crab filling, ideal for sharing or as an appetizer for one.
Golden Bowl also shines in its extensive selection of comfort dishes like the Egg Flower Soup and House Chop Suey, which are both warming and satisfying. The Beef Chow Fun and Pineapple Fried Rice add a unique twist with their rich sauces and fresh ingredients, creating memorable flavors that linger delightfully after the meal. If you’re a fan of spice and texture, the Kung Pao Chicken and Chicken Chow Mein with Crispy Noodles offer a harmonious blend of crunch and fire, highlighted by tender chicken and perfectly cooked noodles.
The dining experience at Golden Bowl is genuine and welcoming. Customers often remark on the warm and attentive service, with friendly staff who seamlessly juggle seating guests, taking orders, and ensuring glasses remain filled—all with a welcoming smile that truly enhances the meal. This personal touch shines through, making every visit feel less like dining out and more like a home-cooked meal shared with friends and family.
With generous portions priced reasonably, including individual specials under $12, Golden Bowl caters perfectly to solo diners and families alike. Whether you're craving the tangy freshness of a Pink Lemonade or the classic fizz of a Diet Coke, the beverage selection complements the flavorful dishes, rounding out the dining experience beautifully.
Patrons, some with relationships to the restaurant spanning over 15 years, consistently praise Golden Bowl for its lasting quality and consistency. From long-time regulars who appreciate the staff’s familiarity with their orders to newcomers who travel specifically for the exceptional food, this restaurant remains a flavorful gem in Salida’s dining scene. Just a note—if you’re planning a visit, remember that Golden Bowl is closed on Mondays, making sure their team is recharged to bring the best service when you come through their doors.
Whether you seek a casual dinner spot with traditional tastes or a comforting meal that feels like a warm embrace, Golden Bowl Restaurant delivers on both a culinary and emotional level—making it a must-visit for anyone eager to enjoy authentic Chinese flavors served with heartfelt hospitality.
The food is delicious with lots of good flavors. I ordered the # 3 combination plate with foil wrapped chicken, BBQ pork fried rice, and garlic chicken. My wife had the # 1 combination plate and substituted for BBQ chicken. For our beverages I had a lemonade and she had a Diet Coke. The service is good. I would definitely recommend it.
Stopped in tonight with my daughter. Drove from Manteca because this is one of the few Chinese restaurants we like in this area. It had been awhile since we had their food so we decided to dine in. We did the family style dinner A for two with a side of pot stickers and crispy noodle chicken chow mein. They are one of the few restaurants I have found that will make the chow mein crispy this way and it is delicious! (if you have not tried it this way you should) The dinner came with a large bowl of egg flower soup, sweet and sour pork, chicken with mixed vegetables, pork fried rice, and crab rangoon. We ended up leaving with 3 to go boxes full of food. The pot stickers were big and filled with meat! Definitely stop by if you are hungry and want some hot and tasty food.
Dined out by myself, which is tough in Chinese restaurants. This place has a dozen “Specials” sized for one person, and all under $12! I had Chicken Fried Rice with Kung Pao Chicken. The portions were great. I would rate the taste as “OK” to “Good”. Overall, a decent dinner.
The food was fantastic and one lady was seating people, taking orders, answering the phone and waiting tables. She did it with a smile on her face. She was really sweet.
My husband and I have been going here for almost 15 years...love everything about it! The regular hostess even knows our order by heart. Prices are good, food is even better. Just wish they were open on Mondays.
Food is delicious. The pot stickers are actually homemade and taste so good!!
I was trying to upload each photo and detail them but I guess I have to do it this way. Me and my spouse came here for lunch because I told him that the food here was great. I’m American so of course I would love it. Lol. My spouse is half Japanese and Filipino so I wanted his opinion. He loved it. The food is authentic and steaming hot. The crisp is perfect where needed be. They have such a big variety of menu items. Here are photos of the food we purchased with titles of what they are. We ordered: Beef chow fun noodles Beef & Broccoli Honey walnut shrimp House pan fried noodles Shrimp fried rice Rice noodles