Golden Garden Chinese Restaurant

$ • Chinese

Hours:
5737 Western Ave, Knoxville
(865) 588-5517

About Golden Garden Chinese Restaurant

Golden Garden Chinese Restaurant is a popular American-Chinese takeout spot in Knoxville, known for its fresh and tasty dishes. The restaurant offers a variety of classic Chinese favorites, including chicken dishes, lo mein, and egg rolls. Customers particularly enjoy the crab Rangoon, which is said to be very fresh and flavorful. The takeout service is efficient, and the food arrives warm and delicious. The restaurant is also praised for its affordable prices and great ownership. While the dining room is currently closed, the limited parking can be challenging at times.

The food at Golden Garden is described as delicious and reasonably priced. The lunch special, which includes fried rice, kung pao chicken, and an egg roll, is a favorite among customers. Many mention the orange peel chicken as especially good. The location, next to a Planet Fitness, may be unassuming, but it offers delicious cuisine. Customers have also praised the restaurant's Pad Thai, Hot and Sour soup, and Mongolian Beef, noting that the flavors are spot-on.

Customers who have been ordering from Golden Garden for over 16 years describe the food as the best take-out/American-style Chinese food they've ever had. The restaurant's hot and sour soup, egg drop soup, and sweet and sour sauce are praised for their fresh, homemade-style recipes and natural flavors. The Pad Thai is also considered the best in Knoxville. Many customers appreciate the friendly and personable owners, making Golden Garden a true mom-and-pop establishment with a long history of satisfied customers.

Recently, diners have enjoyed lunch pick-ups with everything being amazing. The Kung Pao chicken and twice cooked pork are new favorites, praised for their consistency and friendly service. The lunch combo, which comes with soup or eggroll for around $10, is considered a great value. Others have called the restaurant the cleanest and freshest Chinese food in the area, highlighting the great portion sizes and the sweetness of the owners. Many now see Golden Garden as their go-to Chinese restaurant in north Knoxville for excellent service and quick pickups.

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Recent Reviews

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Service
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Restaurantji Rating

local restaurant with consistency in food quality. I've been a customer for many years and I've never had a problem here.

Best local Chinese food around. Super friendly every time I go in and the food is always hot, fresh, and delicious. This place is my new go-to. I order online and it’s always ready in about 10-15 minutes.

They have the best cashew nut chicken of any place I have ever tried! They also have great General Tso, sweet n sour chicken, egg drop soup and everything else we have tasted. Plus, the lady that is always there is very friendly and keeps me coming back.

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Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 11AM - 8:30PM
Wednesday 11AM - 8:30PM
Thursday 11AM - 8:30PM
Friday 11AM - 8:30PM
Saturday 11AM - 8:30PM
Sunday Closed
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