This restaurant has been around for quite some time and has gone through a couple of owners since I lived in the Chinatown area. I would frequent the restaurant now and then to order take-out such is fried rice, chow fun or chow mein or something really simple since that's usually safe no matter where you go.
But the other day, we went there simple because I was craving Chinese (as usual) and you can park at the Empress Pavilion lot next door (for which Golden City validates). Ordered clams with black bean sauce, chicken with Chinese greens and of all things, a crab dish called "Golden Garlic Crab".
I'd have to say the best crab dish I've ever had in a Chinese establishment. It's deep fried, covered in fried garlic & spicy salt. I couldn't get enough of it. I cleaned up even the small pieces of garlic on the plate. If you like crab & garlic, this is THE dish to order. I've had similar dishes in other restaurants but none compares to this. The best, thus far. Oh - and the other 2 dishes were pretty darn good also. The clams were large and fresh and the black bean sauce had just the right consistency and spiciness to it. My 3-year old daughter loved the chicken and Chinese greens so over, we had a great experience there.
When you consider how hard it is to find parking in Chinatown, Golden City is a great option to try. It's reasonable, has parking, and the food tastes incredible. You'd be sure to run in to me one of these days as I go there much more often now than I did before. Next time you're in the area, I'd really suggest trying it. You almost never have to wait no matter what time of day or season.
Address:
960 N Hill St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 253-2660
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
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