(Submitted by shirl)Golden House Chinese Restaurant  

It is impossible to mention great Chinese food in Toronto and not hear about Golden House. Tucked away in the heart of the Rosedale community, this establishment remains one of the city's best kept secrets where it became an instant favourite. It is one of the longest established restaurants in Rosedale, serving the community for over 25 years. Over 100 dishes, from creative to traditional, share in the city's rich Asian tradition. Toronto's favourite for Cantonese-Taishanese-Mandarin-style dishes, including a famous General Tao Chicken, Crispy Beef with Ginger Sauce, Shanghai Noodles, and Seafood Chow Mein. The sparkling fresh Mussels in Spicy House Special Sauce are the star attraction.

Start with traditional side dishes as the Spring Rolls, BBQ Spareribs, Crispy Wontons, Shrimp Chips, Seasoned BBQ Pork Slices, and Crispy Tofu. The Pan-Fried or Steamed Dumplings are another appetizing choice. The Tofu Vegetable Soup—a bowl full of fresh seasoned veggies in a light broth—makes a healthy starter. The ambience matches the food with cozy leather booths and traditional Chinese brush paintings. Well-seasoned dinner specialties include Wonton Soup, Cantonese Chow Mein, Yang Chow Fried Rice, Mandarin-Style Tofu, Vancouver-Style Spareribs, Lemon Chicken, Breaded Shrimps, Beef Tenderloin in Black Pepper Sauce, Singapore Noodles, Mushroom Fried Rice and Stir-Fried Snow Peas. Golden House experiments with a wide selection of house special sauces and offers an assortment of vegetarian, curry, szechuan, honey garlic, and sweet and sour options.

With over 30 lunch specials under $5, Golden House also proves that you don't have to drive up prices for high-quality food. The daily lunch special menu features Beef and Broccoli, Chicken with Diced Vegetables and Almonds, Orange Chicken, Sesame Beef, Crispy Pork with Salted Chili Peppers, Eggplant with Tofu in Black Bean Sauce, Hunan Beef, Szechuan Chicken, Chop Suey, Green beans—all served with a plate of rice or noodles. The setting is simple yet elegant and services a casual and friendly environment for both your family and friends to feast.

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