Golden Chow Mein Restaurant in Saint Paul, MN

4.3(522)Saint Paul, MN
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Solid choice

Rated 4.3 stars based on 522 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Saint Paul, MN • 4.3★
Golden Chow Mein Restaurant is a top-rated Chinese buffet destination in Saint Paul, Minnesota, offering an all-you-can-eat dining experience that's hard to beat. With a 4.3-star rating and over 522 reviews, this family-friendly restaurant has won the hearts of locals and visitors alike. From the apps to the chow mein to the fried rice, every dish is made with quality ingredients and simple yet delicious recipes that are sure to please even the pickiest eaters.

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This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
1105 7th St W, St Paul, MN 55102, USA, Lowertown, Saint Paul, Minnesota
Phone
(651) 228-1276
Today
11:00 AM – 7:45 PM
Rating
4.3 (522 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

💰Great value for families

Generous portions at reasonable prices

⚡Quick service

No long waits

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Before you go

🅿️Parking available

Convenient parking for customers

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

Signature Dishes

5 popular dishes mentioned by diners

Top picks

Food×2Chow MeinFried RiceSweet Sour Chicken

Also mentioned

Service Quality

Extracted from diner reviews and FAQ answers.

Not the Fastest

Score 27/100 · 2 positive signals
Quick bite score27/100
Speed signals
0/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
7/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Budget-friendly pricing
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Early Evening Only 🌇

Score 25/100 · 1 positive signal
Full night out score25/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
25/25
Entertainment
0/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 5+ bars and nightlife venues within walking distance

Keep in mind

  • No alcohol — you'll need to go elsewhere for drinks

Scored from closing hours, on-premises drinks, nearby nightlife, entertainment, and weekend hours.

Trusted Rating

⚖️ 4.2 weighted · 522 reviews
4.2weighted · raw 4.3 from 522 reviews(↓ 0.10 from raw)
Needs More Reviews
Review volume vs. city median522 / 764 median
03,820 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
2★
1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.3) with the city average (4.14) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 3820+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:00 AM – 7:45 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM – 7:45 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM – 7:45��PM
Friday
11:00 AM – 7:45 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM – 7:45 PM
Sunday
Closed

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Good For GroupsGood For KidsTV AvailableLimited vegetarian optionsAccepts credit cardsAccepts Android Pay

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
Good for groupsGood for kidsNoise: Noise level

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservationsOutdoor SeatingCatering

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Parking

Parking availability
Parking

Parking is available for customers.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
Business Accepts Credit Cards

Popular Dishes

6 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Basic Chow Mein$8.5029 mentions
  • Sweet & Sour Chicken$18.4010 mentions
  • Sweet and Sour Tofu$18.4010 mentions
  • Egg Foo Young$19.5510 mentions
  • Chicken Fried Rice$16.105 mentions
  • Kung Pao Cola Wings$16.102 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

31 items with prices
  • Chicken Dumplings$11.50

    5 spice chicken wonton dumplings.

  • Crab Rangoon$13.80

    6 pieces of crab shaped wontons stuffed with our signature seasoning, real crab, and dusted with dry rub.

  • GCM Egg Roll$8.50

    Chicken, cabbage, and carrots with canto nouc cham.

  • Kung Pao Cola Wings$16.10

    Spicy kung pao with coca cola sauce & pickled Chinese celery.

  • Vegetable Egg Roll$5.75

    Cabbage and carrot egg roll.

  • Wings$10.35

    Gluten-free, house rub.

  • Wonton of the Moment$8.50

    New Wonton of the week!

  • Beef Gai Lan$23.00

    Chinese broccoli stir fry with wagyu beef & a fried egg. Served with jasmine rice.

  • Braised Mapo Brisket$25.30

    15 hour cook. Sliced brisket in mapo sauce with bok choy, carrot & onion.

  • Char Grilled BBQ Pork$20.70

    Slow roasted & grilled sakura pork, with pickled scallion ends served over rice.

  • Egg Foo Young$19.55

    Vegetable egg pancake stuffed with rice and duck gravy.

  • Fried Tofu Gai Lan$20.70

    Chinese broccoli stir fry with marinated & fried firm tofu, served with fried egg & jasmine rice.Vegetarian

  • Golden Fried Rice$19.55

    Rice mixed in egg yolk, then fried. Stir-fried with veggies.

  • Lap Pork Belly$23.00

    Lap Yuk style sakura pork belly served with american chow mein, lap reduction, herbs & rice.

  • Mapo Tofu$18.40

    Soft tofu with bok choy, onion, and carrot in spicy mapo sauce. Vegan

  • Shrimp Singapore Noodle$23.00

    Curried stir-fried lo mein noodles with vegetables, shrimp, and herbs.

  • 5 Spice Confit Duck$27.60

    Hoisin 5 spice duck leg with bok choy, served with jasmine rice and duck gravy, topped with dobanjiang pickled mustard greens.

  • Chicken Fried Rice$16.10

    'kadejan' farms chicken thigh fried rice with egg, onion, beansprouts, peas & carrots.

  • Chicken Lo Mein$18.40

    Kadejan farms chicken stir-fried with lo mein noodles and vegetables.

  • General Tso Chicken$19.55

    Spicy general sauce with scallions. Seaweed Served with jasmine rice.

  • Orange Chicken$18.40

    House orange sauce, with scallion, & sesame seeds. Served with rice.

  • Shrimp Fried Rice$17.25

    Shrimp fried rice with egg, onion, beansprouts, peas & carrots.

  • Simple Fried Rice$9.20

    Onion, egg, rice, and green onion.

  • Sweet & Sour Chicken$18.40

    House sweet & sour, fried chicken, & scallions over rice.

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

522 reviews

Customer highlights

  • Customers have left 522 reviews, with an average rating of 4.3 stars.
  • Positive review text points to family visits, service, shrimp, and takeout.
  • Recent positive review text gives this page enough customer detail to compare it with nearby buffet options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

How is the service quality at Golden Chow Mein Restaurant?

The service quality is mostly hospitable, but some employees can be rude.

Is the food at Golden Chow Mein Restaurant delicious?

Most customers find the food to be delicious and of high quality.

What are some popular dishes at Golden Chow Mein Restaurant?

Popular dishes include fried rice, sweet sour chicken, and chow mein.

Is the food at Golden Chow Mein Restaurant fresh?

Most customers find the food to be fresh, but some have had issues with undercooked dishes.

Can I get takeout from Golden Chow Mein Restaurant?

Yes, Golden Chow Mein Restaurant offers takeout.

How does Golden Chow Mein Restaurant compare to other Chinese restaurants?

Some customers find Golden Chow Mein Restaurant to be the best Chinese food in St Paul, and better than other options like Leos.

Are there any issues with the food quality at Golden Chow Mein Restaurant?

Some customers have had issues with the food quality, such as gelatinous sauce or undercooked dishes.

🏘️Suburban Center

A well-connected suburban area with a solid mix of dining, shopping, and services.

A well-connected suburban area with a solid mix of dining, shopping, and services.

Food & Dining
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Miscellaneous Services
10
Personal Care & Beauty
6
Retail & Shopping
5
Transportation & Automotive
5
Recreation & Entertainment
4

60 nearby places across 14 categories

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61 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, government, services)

Museums & galleries

Great River Gallery

Gallery

~570 ft
Thune Studio

Art

~0.3 mi
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~0.3 mi
Artista Bottega

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~0.3 mi

Pawn & gold

Best Pawn

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~0.3 mi

Restaurants

Golden Chow Mein

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Bakeries & Desserts

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Bakery

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~760 ftWe-Su 08:00-13:00
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Cafes & Coffee

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Toilets

~0.6 mi

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Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.6 mi

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Frost Cabinets Furniture

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Bench

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Picnic area

Picnic Table

~0.6 mi

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Specialty stores

Nine Lives

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~0.2 mi
Music-Go-Round

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Clothing & fashion

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Childcare & learning centers

New Creations Child Care & Learning Center

Childcare

877 Jefferson Avenue

~0.5 miMo-Fr 06:30-18:00
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Gyms & fitness centers

Never Alone Fitness

Fitness Centre

~780 ft

Sports facilities

TC Running

Sports

868 Randolph Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Th 10:00-20:00; Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 11:00-17:00
+1-651-290-2747

Vehicle parts & accessories

O'Reilly Auto Parts

Car Parts

~970 ft
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Parking facilities

Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~0.3 mi
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~0.5 mi

Visitor information

1000 Friends of Minnesota

Information

~610 ft

Fuel & charging stations

Speedway

Fuel

~320 ft
Speedway

Fuel

~0.6 mi
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