Golden Star Restaurant
1142 N Orchard St, Boise, ID, 83706
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Address :
1142 N Orchard St
Boise, ID, 83706 - Phone (208) 336-0191
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
Categories
Chinese Cuisine
The popularity of Chinese food in America can be adjudicated by the appearance of China Town in many major cities in the United State of America. The popular trend of ordering or opting for Chinese take away food isn't unknown in America. Chinese take away food comes to rescue when you're too tired from work or too exhausted to cook. No one can resist the temptation of eating spicy noodles, shrimp, chicken, beef or pork cooked in the sweet and spicy sauce. The cooking method of authentic Chinese food is a lot different compared to what is served in America.
Generally, Chinese use dark meat small bones and organs to cook dishes but this changes when you are eating American-Chinese fusion food prepared using white boneless meat cooked with broccoli, carrots and onions. Back in China, the food is less spicy and oily as they favor steaming and braising method for cooking the most popular dishes. So, if you have a taste for authentic Chinese food, then try finding a real Chinese restaurant in the city. You can also try the most popular fusion Chinese food like Pecking Duck, Chicken Feet, Hot Pot, Shrimp Dumpling Soup, Mapo Tofu, Wontons, Chop Suey, Egg Rolls and not to forget Fortune Cookies.
There are not many restaurants in America serving authentic Chinese food. A little research on Restaurant Listings directory can help you locate the best Chinese restaurants in the city. Chinese cuisine is continuously evolving, and you can find a variety of dishes categorized as the food for lactose intolerant, gluten intolerant, vegan, vegetarian, and diabetic friendly. So, if you have a group of friends with different taste patterns, save the hassle and visit the nearest Chinese restaurant in your city.
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Luke W.
Maybe I'm just sick of Chinese or maybe this place just sucked! I had the generals chicken and it wasn't spicy at all it was kinda just bland. Plus the service was mediocre at best. Wasn't impressed with the lunch special at all. The portion was really small especially considering that it only cost one dollar less. Unfortunately it didn't satisfy my Chinese craving because of the bland taste. The rice was ok but again really small portions. I have been there before and had the egg rolls which are ok but not up to my expectations of how it should be. Wouldn't recommend this place to go if your wanting chinese you could go to panda express and get better!
(2)Django C.
i've been a GS patron about twenty years now. always good food, good service, and their refusal to update the decor since the late 60's makes this place my favorite. its not every place that has chinese mural paintings against faux wood walls. the general's chicken is possibly the best in boise.
(4)James L.
The OG of Chinese Restuarants in Boise.
(3)M G.
We went to Golden Star because of the reviews in the "Best of Treasure Valley" (Best Chinese Food). We ordered Mongolian Beef and Kung Pao Chicken. Both dishes were filled with celery, primarily. The Kung Pao Chicken was cooked in some type of brown gravy. There were a few pieces of chicken overwhelmed and drowned in sauce and celery. It was not spicy and in fact, the food was bland. Mongolian beef had a few chunks of beef with again tons of celery and some sort of sauce. The beef was chewy and not in a good way. This too was bland. In all, this was the worst Chinese food I've ever eaten in Boise. Both of the dishes were listed as "House Specialty" and cost $9.50 each and both dishes were awful. There was nothing that distinguished them as different from each other other. It was a waste of money and time. Yen Ching is a thousand times superior. In fact, I would go so far as to say that Panda Express serves superior Chinese food.
(1)Emma M.
Ugh! Two words to describe this inedible food "rancid oil"! This place was voted #1 Best of Treasure Valley Asian Food for 2008-2011? Oh, come on Boise. I ordered chow mein with fried shrimp and that was a big mistake. I could smell the rancid oil when I got my meal. There was only celery and onions with sliced sandwich meat on top of crunchy noddles with 2 poor little deep fried battered shrimp on the side. I tried one bite of the hunk of celery and I chewed and chewed and chewed and the more I chewed the more stringy and tough that celery got and I ended up having to spit it out cause there was no way I was going to be able to swallow it. The shrimp smelled so much like rancid oil that I only took a little nibble. Yep, totally rancid. It all tasted so bad and so wrong. Leave this place to the over 70 crowd that likes Chinese food right out of the can. I came home and took 2 alka seltzer and a peptol tablet. This is #1 of my top 3 all time worst meals. It even tops the one where I got food poisoning.
(1)Josh K.
love this place. its not to expensive. good food. service is pretty good. overall i like this place it looks old but i like the look :)
(4)Amanda C.
Nothing particular special about the food, prices or service at the Golden Star. This is a typical Boise Chinese restaurant. A good place to go for the usuals: fried meat with sugary sauces. I had the general's chicken and it was good.
(3)Rob G.
Always consistent fresh and friendly staff very reasonable pricing we go there for lunch and have ordered a few things good food
(4)Caroline T.
This is one of my consistent go-to spots for chinese food. Pros: Very friendly staff! All the people working are attentive and smiling all the time. Also, this place is open late (until 11pm) every night which is important since I get off work late. Their meals are consistent with decent portions and are tasty, with a pork fried rice that is to be reckoned with! Cons: The interior and exterior are pretty dingy and the whole place maintains a dive feel. The cleanliness is always minimal and sometimes their parking lot can be a bit shady, leaving you glancing over a shoulder as you find your car. Overall, the quality of food and standard of service combined with late hours will keep me returning!
(4)John S.
The Golden Star has legions of fans. Sadly, they're probably the same people who first experienced American-Chinese food when this venerable Orchard Street eatery opened in 1965. My Hong Kong-born ex-wife would call this gweilo Chinese, American-style dishes for non-Asians. I call it bland. I ordered Kung Pao chicken and fried rice on the lunch menu. It wasn't objectionable, but there was little flavor and no spice. The staff was friendly, but that wasn't enough to overcome the blandness of the meal. I liked this kind of meal when I was a kid, but 50 years later, I expect a lot more from a Chinese restaurant.
(2)Steve M.
I'm not sure what is up at the GS but I had one of the worst meals of my life here tonight. The chicken was so effing hard I thought I chipped tooth. And it was a if they poured a gallon of sugar in the sauce. It was inedible. I hope to get their shit together....
(3)Lenchi J.
My go-to for Chinese take out ..all the favs are here...also our traditional go to on Christmas day...
(3)Jim G.
I was told by a customer from out of state that this restaurant chain does not have buffett islands. If that is true then I apologize for the mistake. If I was still living in Idaho I would go back and redo my review with more accurate facts. I hate being wrong, but in this case if I am wrong.............. my bad.
(1)Joy S.
I'm giving this restaurant a solid 4. You have to think about where you are going and rate it based on that. This is a better than average family owned Chinese restaurant. The people are friendly and the service is fast. We went on Christmas Day because I wanted Chinese food and to not cook. They were absolutely packed. Now for the most important part, the food. We ordered a family dinner for two and the food was plentiful. I thought the price was reasonable for the portions you receive. We had chicken almond ding, sweet and sour pork and pork fried rice. The food was really good and very fresh. The egg rolls were huge and obviously homemade. The fried foods were crispy and flavorful and not greasy. I really enjoyed the drumlets that were cooked perfectly. I would highly recommend this as a go. I wish it was closer to home so when the Chinese food craving hits I could stop here or get takeout.
(4)Nancy R.
Had amazing lunch here. Be sure and ask for no msg. I had the vegetable chow mein with pan fried noodles lunch special and it was great. Will definitely go back.
(5)Olivia T.
Jesse's family love Golden Star and they said "It's dependable." We came here during the holiday and yes they were opened on Christmas Day. We got seated quickly. They have pretty big selections of American Chinese food on their menu. You can get combos which equal to fried rice or chow mien and one entree. I ordered the Kung Pao Chicken and Fried Rice. My meal was just alright. The Kung Pao could used more salt and pepper. The Fried Rice was okay. I think overall this place was just okay. I don't know how they got the Best of Boise from 2008-2011 because they aren't bad but they aren't great either. One thing for sure, you will leave this place with a full stomach. That's about it.
(3)K M.
Overpriced and ho-hum. For years I have eaten at Golden Dragon but am sick of the way they keep raising the prices, reducing the portions and charging extra so that you can, for example, get *enough* noodles to go with your chow mein by asking for more noodles than they serve. I'm done with Golden Dragon. I don't understand that " quaint, quintessential Chinese restaurant decor" rave from the other reviewer who has apparently never been to a restaurant in a Chinatown like San Francisco, Manhattan or Los Angeles? The decor at strip mall Golden Star is ultra ho-hum.
(2)Ken A.
Wow. Gave this place another shot last Saturday evening. Chicken did not taste right. Raced home for the bathroom. 2 out of 2 is enough for us. Eat at your own risk.
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