Nice people, always reliable on price and did quality.
Food: 4
Service: 4
Pamela
I’ve come to Golden Fu Wah for years for their Won Ton Soup. 1st time after merger old owners still around and soup still great. Today I went, new people, and soup didn’t contain chicken, shrimp, or bok choy (only pork, broccoli and the wontons. Very disappointed. Won’t go back.
Food: 2
Service: 4
I Gonzalez
Jenny leung is the best! She has the e best service. The food is always so delicious and fresh . Best food in Santa Cruz!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Justin Matsui
Golden Fu Wah is still open! Despite the reviews that say CLOSED because it’s a sushi place, they still have Chinese. And it’s still the best Chinese food in the county. Huge portions, affordable, and great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lino
Our family is so happy that this place still has the same great people alongside new personnel and some new options. Their new selection is an awesome plus to the already great options!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Snapira Badash
WOW! Amazing food! Great servise! Highly recomended :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Becca Rapp
I’m unsure where to start, because there are so many standout and memorable moments it’s hard to know where to begin.
The beginning, then, is perhaps the best place. I met my handsome date and we were immediately given menus and glasses of water. The waitress was eager to take our order but we let her know we needed time to peruse the robust menu before deciding what to order. There were a myriad of options and combinations, and we were told that all of the produce and meat/tofu was organic, which gave the place a charm and spoke to the care the owners’ held in the quality of food they provided.
We ordered the szechuan green beans, basil tofu, mapo tofu, and sides of rice. The dishes came out quickly and were fresh, hot, and flavorful. We languished in each dish, which was perfectly seasoned and generously portioned. Because of the large portion sizes we weren’t able to finish our food, and the very kind women owner boxed everything up for us and presented us with fortune cookies. She also told us that she would give us two sesame black bean balls the next time we returned.
The staff are incredibly kind, patient, thoughtful, and genuine. I will definitely return to Golden Fu Wah for my next tasty Chinese dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mitchell Golden
By far my favorite restaurant in Santa Cruz. Great sushi! Hand rolls and nigiri were immaculate. Chinese menu was also delicious. Cannot recommend this spot enough.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rebecca Brewer
We come to this area every year, and just discovered this restaurant last year. We learned that the last owners had retired, but decided to try again with the new ownership. The food and portions for the reasonable cost definitely did not disappoint! And the people there were so attentive to detail, and friendly, making sure our large order was correct before we left and very hospitable. We will definitely be coming back next time we are in town!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Orange Chicken White Meat, Sweet and Sour Pork, House Chow Mein, Sweet \u0026 Sour Chicken
Usually I never ever make google reviews (EVER). I’ve never actually been here, but when I TELL YOU combo plate #F IS SOO GOOD I’m not joking. The meat is so tender is don’t even know how like they do that (magic???). As a college student I was homesick for good Chinese cuisine because I usually ate it with my family. This REALLY hit the spot for me. Literally try it it’s so so good!!!!
Joel Falcon
Golden Fu has officially become one of my top favorite spots for Chinese food. It’s a Chinese and Japanese style restaurant, and depending on what you’re in the mood for, they’ll prepare it accordingly. Just let them know what you're ordering and they’ll take care of it.
The interior is really nice, clean, inviting, and spacious. They have a full sushi bar and a mix of both Chinese and Japanese style seating, which adds a cool vibe to the place. We went with the Chinese side of the menu and ordered chicken chow mein, pork fried rice, orange chicken, and sweet and sour pork. The food did not disappoint.
The orange chicken and sweet and sour pork were super fresh and had that perfect crispy texture on the outside, with none of that chewy or soggy bite you sometimes get elsewhere. The sauces were flavorful without being overly sweet or heavy.
The chicken chow mein was loaded with tender chicken, crunchy veggies, and perfectly cooked noodles that weren’t greasy at all. The flavor was balanced and savory, not too salty or bland. The pork fried rice was probably one of the best I’ve had in a long time. The rice was fluffy and full of flavor, with just the right amount of pork and egg mixed in. You could taste the wok style cooking in every bite.
The staff was also amazing. I ended up ordering some extra food to go and they were super quick and friendly about it. You can tell they care about good service and quality food.
Overall, it was a great experience. Great food, great service, and a place I’ll definitely be coming back to again soon.
Lauri Myllari
Very nice nigiri, and the California roll is excellent (not as heavy as many other restaurants make it)
Jake Byman
I ordered a variety of items from Golden Fu Wah, and while the portion sizes were quite genera, unfortunately this place didn't quite hit for me. Nothing tasted quite right – either too bland, or one ingredient in each dish that didn’t taste right. For example, the roll was a bit mushy, as was the pork bun. I'm not sure I'd return, but it mostly scratched the itch as a whole.
Matt
Great service and very friendly people. Huge portions of good food at a reasonable price.
This restaurant has become one of our favorites. Delicious food and great service.
Recommended dishes: Mongolian Beef, Szechuan Chicken, Chicken Chow Mein
Nice people, always reliable on price and did quality.
Food: 4
Service: 4
I’ve come to Golden Fu Wah for years for their Won Ton Soup. 1st time after merger old owners still around and soup still great. Today I went, new people, and soup didn’t contain chicken, shrimp, or bok choy (only pork, broccoli and the wontons. Very disappointed. Won’t go back.
Food: 2
Service: 4
Jenny leung is the best!
She has the e best service. The food is always so delicious and fresh .
Best food in Santa Cruz!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Golden Fu Wah is still open! Despite the reviews that say CLOSED because it’s a sushi place, they still have Chinese. And it’s still the best Chinese food in the county. Huge portions, affordable, and great service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our family is so happy that this place still has the same great people alongside new personnel and some new options. Their new selection is an awesome plus to the already great options!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
WOW! Amazing food! Great servise! Highly recomended :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’m unsure where to start, because there are so many standout and memorable moments it’s hard to know where to begin.
The beginning, then, is perhaps the best place. I met my handsome date and we were immediately given menus and glasses of water. The waitress was eager to take our order but we let her know we needed time to peruse the robust menu before deciding what to order. There were a myriad of options and combinations, and we were told that all of the produce and meat/tofu was organic, which gave the place a charm and spoke to the care the owners’ held in the quality of food they provided.
We ordered the szechuan green beans, basil tofu, mapo tofu, and sides of rice. The dishes came out quickly and were fresh, hot, and flavorful. We languished in each dish, which was perfectly seasoned and generously portioned. Because of the large portion sizes we weren’t able to finish our food, and the very kind women owner boxed everything up for us and presented us with fortune cookies. She also told us that she would give us two sesame black bean balls the next time we returned.
The staff are incredibly kind, patient, thoughtful, and genuine. I will definitely return to Golden Fu Wah for my next tasty Chinese dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
By far my favorite restaurant in Santa Cruz. Great sushi! Hand rolls and nigiri were immaculate. Chinese menu was also delicious. Cannot recommend this spot enough.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We come to this area every year, and just discovered this restaurant last year. We learned that the last owners had retired, but decided to try again with the new ownership. The food and portions for the reasonable cost definitely did not disappoint! And the people there were so attentive to detail, and friendly, making sure our large order was correct before we left and very hospitable. We will definitely be coming back next time we are in town!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Orange Chicken White Meat, Sweet and Sour Pork, House Chow Mein, Sweet \u0026 Sour Chicken
Restaurantji Recommends
Usually I never ever make google reviews (EVER). I’ve never actually been here, but when I TELL YOU combo plate #F IS SOO GOOD I’m not joking. The meat is so tender is don’t even know how like they do that (magic???). As a college student I was homesick for good Chinese cuisine because I usually ate it with my family. This REALLY hit the spot for me. Literally try it it’s so so good!!!!
Golden Fu has officially become one of my top favorite spots for Chinese food. It’s a Chinese and Japanese style restaurant, and depending on what you’re in the mood for, they’ll prepare it accordingly. Just let them know what you're ordering and they’ll take care of it.
The interior is really nice, clean, inviting, and spacious. They have a full sushi bar and a mix of both Chinese and Japanese style seating, which adds a cool vibe to the place. We went with the Chinese side of the menu and ordered chicken chow mein, pork fried rice, orange chicken, and sweet and sour pork. The food did not disappoint.
The orange chicken and sweet and sour pork were super fresh and had that perfect crispy texture on the outside, with none of that chewy or soggy bite you sometimes get elsewhere. The sauces were flavorful without being overly sweet or heavy.
The chicken chow mein was loaded with tender chicken, crunchy veggies, and perfectly cooked noodles that weren’t greasy at all. The flavor was balanced and savory, not too salty or bland. The pork fried rice was probably one of the best I’ve had in a long time. The rice was fluffy and full of flavor, with just the right amount of pork and egg mixed in. You could taste the wok style cooking in every bite.
The staff was also amazing. I ended up ordering some extra food to go and they were super quick and friendly about it. You can tell they care about good service and quality food.
Overall, it was a great experience. Great food, great service, and a place I’ll definitely be coming back to again soon.
Very nice nigiri, and the California roll is excellent (not as heavy as many other restaurants make it)
I ordered a variety of items from Golden Fu Wah, and while the portion sizes were quite genera, unfortunately this place didn't quite hit for me. Nothing tasted quite right – either too bland, or one ingredient in each dish that didn’t taste right. For example, the roll was a bit mushy, as was the pork bun. I'm not sure I'd return, but it mostly scratched the itch as a whole.
Great service and very friendly people. Huge portions of good food at a reasonable price.
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