Golden House Restaurant

You'll find Golden House Restaurant tucked away on Santa Teresa Blvd in South San Jose, sharing the same corner plaza as Dollar Tree and Grocery Outlet. It’s one of those classic, long-standing American-Chinese spots that feels wonderfully nostalgic: think dark wood-paneled walls, white tablecloths protected by plastic covers, and those iconic blue-and-white porcelain plates paired with red-rimmed soup bowls. Their massive pink menu features 140 numbered dishes across thirteen sections—everything from appetizers and Mu Shu (savory stir-fry served with thin pancakes) to seafood, Egg Fu Young (Chinese-style omelets), and an endless variety of fried rice and noodles. They also offer Cantonese and Peking-style family dinners for two or more, plus a great lunch special from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM where you can choose from 27 different entrees served with a side of rice, chow mein, or BBQ pork fried rice. Just a heads-up: they are closed on Mondays. The Seafood Tofu Soup is a real comfort dish, featuring a velvety, thickened broth swirled with egg white ribbons, silken tofu, shrimp, peas, and carrots—it comes in a large tureen that’s perfect for ladling into smaller bowls while it's still steaming. For something with a bit of "wok hei" (that charred, smoky flavor from a hot wok), the Beef Chow Fun is a winner; the wide, flat rice noodles are stained a beautiful savory brown but stay perfectly distinct, tossed with tender beef slices and crunchy bean sprouts. If you’re after something lighter, the Vegetable Chow Mein uses thick wheat noodles tossed with bok choy, broccoli, snow peas, cabbage, and bean sprouts in a delicate sauce that really lets the natural sweetness of the veggies shine through. Portions are generous in that classic American-Chinese way, easily enough for two or three people to share. The menu also features favorites like Mongolian Beef, Singapore Rice Noodles, Salt and Pepper Sole, Walnut Shrimp, and plenty of meat-free tofu and veggie options. Perfect for family gatherings, hanging out with friends, and lunch or dinner with the kids.