Golden Temple

Name: Golden Temple
Address: 1651 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA, United States, 02445
Telephone: (617) 277-9722
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2

797 Reviews

$30 and under

Chinese

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The premium quality behind our fresh and healthy food is that we start every dish with fresh, natural, wholesome ingredients. Golden Temple uses only premium lean meats, fresh seafood and natural produce. We are raising the standards for your health by purchasing from the highest quality and respected purveyors available to us.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Chinese, Contemporary Asian, Asian
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 3:00pm - 1:15am, Friday & Saturday: 3:00pm - 1:30am, Sunday: 11:00am - 1:15am Contact us directly for parties of 8 or more on Mother's Day.
Phone number
(617) 277-9722
Website
http://www.healthyfreshfood.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jimmy Li
Catering
Catering is available by our dedicated staff for Private Parties, Weddings, Anniversaries, Bar Mitzvahs, Baby Showers, Corporate Events, Commemmorative Occasions. We can arrange for specialty linens, china and table settings, floral arrangements, full dining experience. Our catering staff can help you create a custom menu or choose from our extensive menu of the freshest cuisine. We can assist you with all the planning. Or we can provide our delicious food delivered by our premium delivery service and dedicated delivery drivers to your office, home or event. Contact Eric @ 617-277-9722
Private party facilities
Contemporary Chinese-Asian cuisine served in a beautiful architectural atmosphere with professional service. Whether it's a small intimate dinner party, cocktails, hor-d'oeuvres and dancing for a hundred or a board room lunch, Golden Temple will provide you with a remarkable and memorable experience
Private party contact
Lily Moy: (888) 906-8290

Location
1651 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA 02445
Neighborhood
Brookline
Cross street
Washington
Parking details
Valet available after 5:00 PM On-street parking available
Public transit
Green line C line "Washington Square"
Entertainment
DJ and dancing every weekend, Thursday through Saturday
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Shrimp Summer Rolls$7.95
Rolled in thin rice paper and chilled. Contains peanuts.
Shao-Mai$6.95
Lightly steamed open faced dumplings stuffed with finely chopped shrimp, pork, water chestnuts, scallions and Chinese seasonings.
Shrimp Tempura$9.95
Salt and Pepper Shrimp$15.95
Lightly fried with diced peppers seasoned with sea salt and black pepper.
Jumbo Fried Shrimp$11.95
Spicy Ginger Clams
Fresh steamed littlenecks in hot and spicy ginger garlic sauce. Spicy hot.
- 6 Clams$8.95
- 12 Clams$17.95
Clams in Black Bean Sauce
Fresh steamed littlenecks in black bean sauce.
- 6 Clams$8.95
- 12 Clams$17.95
Garlic Basil Mussels$11.95
Fresh steamed PEI mussels in a garlic-basil sauce.
Mussels with Wine and Tomato$11.95
Fresh steamed PEI mussels in a tomato-basil white wine sauce.
Scallop Skewers$10.95
Wrapped in bacon.
Fried Scallops$9.95
Fried Squid$7.95
Calamari.
Salt and Pepper Calamari$8.95
Lightly fried with diced peppers seasoned with sea salt and black pepper.
Salt and Pepper Lobster$24.95
Lightly fried fresh lobster meat with diced peppers seasoned with salt and black pepper.
Crab Rangoon$7.95

Beef, Chicken, Pork and Lamb Appetizers

Beef Teriyaki$11.95
Curry Beef Puffs$6.95
3 Asian Grilled Lamb Chops$11.95
Asian spiced marinated tender lamb chops, roasted and grilled.
Chicken Soong$9.95
Finely chopped chicken stir-fried with shiitake mushrooms, water chestnuts, peppers, scallions and pine nuts with lettuce wrappers.
Chicken Teriyaki$9.95
White meat.
Chicken Shao-Mai$6.95
Lightly steamed open faced dumplings, stuffed with finely chopped shrimp, chicken, water chestnuts, scallions and Chinese seasoning.
Chicken Pot Stickers$6.95
Chicken Wings$7.95
Chicken Livers with Walnuts$7.95
White Meat Chicken Fingers$9.95
Golden Temple Chicken Wings$8.95
Sauteed in tangy, spicy hot sauce.
Barbecued Pork Ribs$9.95
Pork Tenderloin Strips$10.95
Ribs in Black Bean Sauce$8.95
Bite sized pork ribs in black bean sauce.
2 Egg Rolls$5.95
Filled with vegetables seasoned with pork.

Vegetable Appetizers

Vegetable Soong$8.95
Stir-fried shiitake mushrooms, water chestnuts, peppers, scallions and pine nuts with lettuce wrappers.
Pickled Vegetables$3.95
Scallion Pancake$5.95
Meatless.
Vegetable Tempura$6.95
2 Vegetable Spring Rolls$6.95
Fried Won Tons$5.95
Served with tangy lemon sauce.
Edamame$4.95
Steamed to order and served with a light sprinkle of Kosher salt.

Combination Appetizers

Golden Temple Appetizer Platter
Egg roll, barbecued ribs, fried shrimp, fried won tons, chicken wings and pot stickers.
- Serves 2$23.95
- Serves 3$33.95
Beef, Pork and Chicken Appetizer Platter
Barbecued boneless ribs, pot stickers, beef teriyaki, chicken fingers and chicken teriyaki.
- Serves 1$16.95
- Serves 2$28.95
Seafood Appetizer Platter
Fried scallops, crab rangoon, fried squid and fried shrimp.
- Serves 1$14.95
- Serves 2$24.95

Salads

Add Meat: Add Chicken Teriyaki $3, Add Beef Teriyaki $4

Toasted Sesame Mandarin Orange Salad$6.95
Mesculun mix, fresh mushrooms and mandarin oranges with toasted sesame mandarin orange dressing.
Seaweed Salad$4.95

Soups

Won Ton Soup with Pork$5.95
Won Ton Soup with Chicken$5.95
Wor Won Ton Soup$8.95
Chicken, roast pork, shrimp, won tons and Cantonese noodles.
Golden Temple Won Ton Soup$8.95
Finely chopped shrimp, water chestnuts and spices wrapped in square won ton noodles in broth with vegetables and noodles.
Udon Vegetable Soup$5.95
Shiitake mushrooms, vegetables and udon noodles in a light chicken broth.
Chicken Rice Soup$5.95
Chicken Noodle Soup$5.95
Tofu Vegetable Soup$5.95
Chicken broth.
Vegetable Soup$5.95
Chicken broth.
Egg Drop Soup$4.95
Corn Egg Drop Soup with Chicken$5.95
Hot and Sour Soup$5.95
Tofu, pickled vegetables, pork and egg. Spicy hot.
Won Ton Soup$5.95
Pork and shrimp.

Vegetables

Add Rice: Add White Rice (Medium) $1.65, Add Pork Fried Rice (Medium) $6.65, Add Brown Rice (Medium) $2.65.

Vegetable Delight
Assorted vegetable lightly stir-fried.
- Medium$6.95
- Full$9.95
Spicy Hot Green Beans with Pork
Stir-fried with finely chopped pork in spicy hot sauce. Spicy hot.
- Medium$6.95
- Full$9.95
Shanghai Bok Choy
Stir-fried with garlic.
- Medium$6.65
- Full$8.95
Szechuan Broccoli
Stir-fried in a light and spicy hot sauce. Spicy hot.
- Medium$5.65
- Full$7.95
Moo Shi Vegetables
Stir-fried cabbage, mushrooms, scallions, lily needles, Chinese vermicelli and organic eggs with mandarin pancakes.
- Medium$7.65
- Full$10.95
Stir-Fried Green Beans and Garlic
- Medium$6.65
- Full$8.95
Pea Pod Leaves and Garlic
- Medium$9.65
- Full$12.95
Snow Pea Pods and Garlic
- Medium$6.65
- Full$8.95
Sauteed Spinach and Carrots
- Medium$5.65
- Full$7.95
Szechuan Chinese Eggplant
Stir-fried with diced red peppers and scallions in spicy hot sauce. Spicy hot.
- Medium$6.65
- Full$8.95
Stir-Fried Brussels Sprouts
- Medium$6.65
- Full$8.95
Wok Seared Yukon Potatoes
Stir-fried with scallions and fresh garlic.
- Medium$4.65
- Full$6.95
Curry Yukon Potatoes
Wok seared with scallions, carrots and yellow curry.
- Medium$4.65
- Full$6.95
Vegetable Tempura
Wok seared with scallions, carrots and yellow curry.
- Medium$6.95
- Full$9.95
Pickled Vegetables$3.95
Seaweed Salad$4.95
French Fried Yukon Potatoes$3.95

Beef

Add Rice: Add White Rice (Medium) $1.65, Add Pork Fried Rice (Medium) $6.65, Add Brown Rice (Medium) $2.65.

Beef and Broccoli
Stir-fried in light oyster sauce over broccoli.
- Medium$10.65
- Full$15.95
Beef and Snow Pea Pods
Lightly stir-fried with oyster sauce and garlic.
- Medium$10.65
- Full$15.95
Spicy Hot Beef
Sauteed in spicy hot sauce over peppers, onions and cabbage. Spicy hot.
- Medium$10.65
- Full$15.95
Beef and Mushrooms
Sauteed in oyster sauce.
- Medium$10.65
- Full$15.95
Crispy Orange Beef$15.95
Sliced flank steak, specially cooked crispy and tender in aromatic spicy orange sauce.
Beef in Black Bean Sauce$17.95
Sauteed.
Beef in Oyster Sauce$17.95
Sauteed.
Mandarin Orange Beef$15.95
Sauteed in special mandarin orange sauce.
Moo Shi Beef
Finely sliced beef stir-fried with cabbage, mushrooms, scallions, lily needles, Chinese vermicelli and organic eggs with mandarin pancakes.
- Medium$9.65
- Full$12.95
Kung Pao Beef
Stir-fried with peanuts, scallions, diced celery and carrots in spicy sauce. Spicy hot.
- Medium$10.65
- Full$15.95
Beef and Spinach$15.95
Stir-fried in light oyster sauce on a bed of spinach.
Sesame Beef$15.95
Sliced flank steak cooked crispy and tender, sauteed in tangy, sweet and sesame citrus sauce.
Beef and Chinese Broccoli$15.95
Stir-fried with oyster sauce and garlic.

Steak

Mandarin Chopped Tenderloin$13.95
Finely chopped tenderloin of beef stir-fried with diced snow pea pods, shiitake mushrooms, water chestnuts and red peppers in a spicy hot sauce with mandarin pancakes. Spicy hot.
Steak Kew$23.95
Tenderloin beef chunks stir-fried with shiitake mushrooms, bok choy, snow pea pods and water chestnuts in a light oyster sauce.
Steak with Tomatoes and Peppers$23.95
Tenderloin beef chunks stir-fried with scallions, peppers and tomatoes in garlic black bean sauce.
Shanghai Steak$23.95
Tenderloin beef chunks stir-fried with shiitake mushrooms and Chinese vegetables in spicy hot sauce. Spicy hot.
Beef Tenderloin with Chinese Broccoli$23.95
Tenderloin beef chunks stir-fried in oyster sauce over Chinese broccoli.

Lamb

Spicy Grilled Lamb$19.95
Four grilled tender lamb chops finished with spicy hoisin pineapple sauce. Served with stir-fried green beans and onions. Spicy hot.
Asian Grilled Lamb$19.95
Four Asian spiced and marinated tender lamb chops roasted and grilled. Served with pickled vegetables.

Pork

Add rice: Add White Rice (Medium) $1.65. Add Brown Rice (Medium) $2.65. Add Pork Fried Rice (Medium) $6.65.

Pork and Mushrooms
Sliced pork sauteed with sliced mushrooms and oyster sauce.
- Medium$9.65
- Full$12.95
Spicy Hot Pork
Sliced pork sauteed in spicy hot sauce, served over peppers, onions and cabbage.
- Medium$9.65
- Full$12.95
Pork with Green Beans
Thinly sliced pork stir-fried with green beans, onions and garlic.
- Medium$9.65
- Full$13.95
Szechuan Pork
Finely sliced pork, Szechuan peppers, carrots, onions, peppers, peas and scallions in hot and spicy sauce. Spicy hot.
- Medium$9.65
- Full$12.95
Moo Shi Pork
Finely sliced pork stir-fried with cabbage, mushrooms, scallions, lily needles, Chinese vermicelli and organic eggs with mandarin pancakes.
- Medium$8.65
- Full$11.95
Szechuan Eggplant with Pork
Chopped pork with slices of Chinese eggplant, diced red peppers and scallions in spicy hot sauce. Spicy hot.
- Medium$8.65
- Full$11.95
Shanghai Noodles$11.95
Finely chopped pork in spicy hot sauce with peppers and served on soft lo mein noodles.
Char Sue Din with Almonds
Roasted pork tenderloin sauteed with snow pea pods, diced mushrooms, other vegetables in light sauce, garnished with roasted almonds. Spicy hot.
- Medium$10.65
- Full$14.95

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What 797 people are saying

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4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.1Service
4.1Ambience
4.1Value

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PaulN
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 22, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience3
Great service, good food but the place good use a good cleaning!
FD
FrancesD
New England
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
WE has a delicious meal. If you like ribs then this is the restaurant to get them. They're the best ever. We had a combination of meat, chicken, and vegetables, and everything we ordered was excellent. The service was good and the place was clean and attractive. We had reservations and our table was ready for us when we arrived. All together it was a wonderful experience.
RL
RachelL
New England
20 reviews
2.0
20 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2020
overall2food2service2ambience3
When we reached for our 915pm reservation, there was no one at the hostess desk. I went around to talk to someone at the takeout area to see what was going on, they told me to wait someone would come out. We waited a good 4,5 minutes for the host to finally come. He didn't apologize for us having to wait or anything. Just seated us. The waiter didn't say hello or introduce himself. Just was ready to take our order right away. The food was ok, nothing special. Overall it was just ok. The customer service was lacking. And again, the food wasn't special. I would not go back. Too many other good restaurants around with good service and food to deal with this. Its too bad, I was really looking forward to eating here.
C
Carmajohn
New England
24 reviews
vip
1.0
24 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2020
overall1food1service1ambience1
Waited 20 minutes without being waited on. Restaurant was not busy and had an odor. Left and went to another restaurant and was served within 5 minutes.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 26, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent! We had wonderful service and enjoyed our Chinese New Year gifts!
p
pattymc78
New England
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our first time attending Chinese New Year and it won't be my last. The Golden Temple does it right! The food, waitstaff, were amazing. Food came quickly, as well as the drinks. Seeing the Dragon ceremony outside, made my night.
PF
PaigeF
New England
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Friendly staff and great food. The menu has a lot of options and whenever I try something new I find another thing to love at Golden Temple. Great for a party of two at the bar or a big family event. Whenever in the area Golden Temple is my go-to Chinese restaurant.
M
Marley
New England
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Golden Temple is THE BEST Chinese food restaurant in the world! If you haven't been there, you are missing out! They have the most delicious food! And the bar is great! May, Tom, Andy and Bee are fabulous bartenders who know their customers and make sure we always have a great time when we are at GT! We are glad Evelyn is back too!
AS
AlexandraS
New England
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 2, 2020
overall4food3service3ambience4
Ribs were really dry and tasteless- would not recommend- the other food was pretty good- a little disappointing they do not have pork dumplings
JH
JanetH
New England
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food as always. We were a party of 9 seated in the ballroom area. Empty when we arrived. We would have preferred the main dining room. Service was good although some of the entrees came out staggered instead of all together. Overall good experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2020
overall3food3service3ambience4
New Year’s Eve
KM
KMK12
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2020
overall5food5service4ambience4
Excellent as always. 8:30 reservations on NYE. They were very behind on seating reservations, we were told when we arrived. We were sat by 9. Service was slower than usual. Neither of these things were surprising to us - it was New Year's Eve, one of the busiest nights of the year for dine in and takeout at one of the busiest restaurants in the city on New Year's. We noticed other patrons leaving or getting frustrated at staff over the wait (again, it's packed, what did you expect?) The staff was gracious and the food was still delicious. We left full and happy.
D
Denise
New England
4 reviews
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2020
overall1food3service2ambience2
The only complaint is that we had to wait 50 minutes past our reservation time. Apparently they overbooked as we were one of many individuals that had to wait an unreasonable amount of time past the reservation time. The host just kept telling us that it was not his fault and offered no resolve to the situation.
j
jends23
New England
13 reviews
vip
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2019
overall3food2service2ambience4
Sadly, Golden Temple has been around for years! We haven’t had dinner there in awhile and with our daughter, we really looked forward to it. The manager or whoever the lovely woman was, was very sweet. The waitress, young and not great. The food was tasteless! I don’t want to say that but it was literally every dish we had! It wasn’t too busy and I’m hoping there is a good excuse! I’m not a foodie, and surprised that we felt that way and others don't! I’m really disappointed and hope that it’s just us!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
7 reviews
vip
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 26, 2019
overall3food5service1ambience3
We love coming here for the food, but the service was absolutely atrocious on Christmas day. We sat for over 15 minutes before anybody even approached the table. After that, we were lucky to see the waiter once or twice. We ended up having to switch waiters and get management involved. It wasn’t even that busy. Such a shame…
LA
LynneA
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 26, 2019
overall4food5service3ambience4
Food is always delicious but being Christmas Day, I think the server was overwhelmed by all the customers
w
westernmass
New England
29 reviews
vip
1.0
29 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2019
overall1food1service3ambience1
Almost inedible. Salt bombed and over sauced and over cooked. Absolutely terrible.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2019
overall2food5service1ambience4
Made reservations for 8:30pm, which the restaurant confirmed the day before, so we expected no problems, but there were. We showed up early at 8pm and was told by the host that tables our size were seating earlier, so we should expect to be seated early. A little after 8:30pm, I checked in with the host again. This time, I was then told that they needed to slow down service because they were backed up and we “might” now by seated by 9pm or 9:15pm. I tried to explain that someone in my party has a medical condition that requires she eat sooner, but was rejected by the host. Finally, we had to beg to be seated because of the medical condition and got a table by 8:50. The food was great, but the experience and accommodations were not.
JV
JosefV
New England
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great. A classic restaurant with all of our favorite dishes.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2019
overall2food2service4ambience4
Dirty food. Poor quality and it’s a shame! Used to be the best Chinese around.
L
Linda
Detroit
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Whenever I am in Boston this is my “go to” restaurant. The BEST Chinese food I have ever eaten. No other restaurant has ever come close. The Golden Temple Spare Ribs are always excellent. Love the egg rolls, calamari for appetizers. Followed by fried rice, Kung pao chicken. Food and service were excellent. Highly recommend this restaurant.
JB
JaneB
New England
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2019
overall4food4service5ambience4
We had a nice evening at the Golden Temple. There were 6 of us, and we got cocktails and appetizers to start, and then ordered our dinner. The staff is very professional and efficient, and the ambiance is nice. Some of the chairs and all our menus looked like they had seen better days..... replacing the worn out chairs and falling apart menus would make a nicer presentation of the restaurant. Otherwise we enjoyed all our food and drinks, and will come back again soon I hope.
D
Diner
New England
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous food and great menu.
1
1993
Atlanta
3 reviews
vip
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2019
overall1food2service1ambience1
I don’t think the inside has been renovated since I first went 20 years ago. The food just isn’t the same as back then. And they charge different prices than what is reflected on the menu.
MC
MelissaC
New England
8 reviews
vip
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2019
overall2food3service3ambience2
Server was very good but he had to many tables to handle alone. Tables were not cleared once customers left. Restaurant was dirty. The food was not as good as usual, defiantly an off night.
R
Roberto
Naples
105 reviews
vip
2.0
105 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2019
overall2food2service2ambience4
Hot and sour soup was weird! Not very hot and not very sour and not a typical consistency. The lobster sauce was not tasty and very poor consistency. White rice was hard, friend shrimp were just ok! Service was slow and inattentive! The only item worth eating was the spare ribs on the bone and the spicy string beans.
PF
PreviousFan
New England
10 reviews
vip
1.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2019
overall1food4service1ambience3
The food was good. When it arrived. But the service was among the worst I’ve ever seen. One waiter managing (or failing to manage) a dozen tables. He took 45 minutes to take our order. Never came by again after giving us the food. Never brought out any of our drinks. Was just annoyed to have to deal with any of his tables.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
And it was a birthday celebration! Amazing service and even more amazing food! It was my first time based on our friend’s recommendation. There was also a great array of healthy choices which made it a great balance! Claims with black bean sauce and the cake dessert they gave the celebrant at the end was top notch!
BL
BLovesFood
New England
20 reviews
3.0
20 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2019
overall3food3service3ambience4
My first visit to Golden Temple was a mixed bag. I had heard the ribs were "out of this world." So, I ordered those, a seafood appetizer platter, and beef lo mein. The ribs, to me, were much like any other Chinese ribs. In fact, they were mostly fat, so I was not impressed. I wonder if others ordered something that I missed? I had the boneless rib appetizer. There are on the bone ribs and a large Golden Temple special rib order. Are one of those better than my boneless ribs? Maybe I ordered the wrong thing. Also, I would order just the crab rangoon vs. the seafood combination appetizer next time. the two scallops and the two shrimp were buried in batter. The lo mein was really good. Nothing over the top, just really fresh ingredients. The beef in that was, at times, a bit more gristle than I would like too, but it was good. I will go again and order some of the more exquisite specialty menu items. The basics were good, but not "out of this world." Good service once they got around to taking my order. In other words, they were pleasant but I was pretty sure they forgot about me twice.
BM
BMG13
Washington DC
17 reviews
2.0
17 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2019
overall2food5service1ambience3
It's really hard to say whether I recommend this place to a friend. The couple across from us said that they sat for 30 minutes and no one checked on them, the food was good though. We sat for 20 minutes without anyone ever coming to take our order let alone bring us water. I got up and spoke to the person I believe was the owner. Within 1 minute, someone came to take our order. We put in for appetizers and our meal at the same time to be on the safe side. Our appetizers came out 4 minutes later, water appeared 2 minutes later. Our entrees came out 5 and a half minutes after that. I know this because I started my stopwatch. My sesame chicken and brown rice while delicious were cold in a lot of places. After 22 minutes we asked for the check because we finally saw our waiter. Our water was never refilled. Like my neighbor said before leaving, the food was good. The service just wasn't.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 5, 2019
overall3food4service1ambience1
Apart from the food which was solid, the experience was terrible due to very poor service and a less than appealing ambiance. The lighting was so dim you could hardly read the menu and the service was so slow that we had to get up three separate times to get the server’s attention. Not sure why GT gets so many stars because we definitely didn’t have a 4.5 rating experience tonight. Think twice before choosing Golden Temple.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
Went for my wife’s 50th Birthday, the food was as good as it was 20+ years ago when we used to go often. Love it!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
14 reviews
vip
2.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2019
overall2food2service2ambience2
Nice staff but the food was just okay.
M
Mumsedso
New England
39 reviews
vip
1.0
39 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2019
overall1food1service3ambience3
This is the worst meal we have ever had here - or anywhere in a long time. The scallion pancakes were dried out and tasteless. The lo mein seemed to be nothing more than spaghetti tossed with a few scallions and bean sprouts. The The chow fun was drowning with dark molasses (in Chinese food)? the Chicken with cashew nuts was all celery - you could count the chicken bits and I do mena bits) with one hand - same for the cashews. I could go on and on - suffice it to say we will not go back ever - it seems like the owner does not care - after all he - he collects $13.95 for a whiskey and cola, or a mai tai - why should he be concerned with the quality of his dishes? it doesn't matter to him - he's doing a bang up bar biz.
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lovetoeatout
New England
50 reviews
vip
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Quality Chinese food - Great service - Such friendly staff especially Beatrice who greets you out front - Love all the food here - Never had a bad meal - Beautiful, clean restaurant - Good drinks, too - Can’t wait to return - Highly recommend!
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Millers
New England
219 reviews
vip
5.0
219 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2019
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Bing is an amazing server. Food is delicious and place is and has always been top notch. Try a stoli doli martini.
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MerrillI
New England
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2019
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Dirty walls and not so happy with food or service, What happened?
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MarkW
New England
16 reviews
vip
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2019
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Golden Temple still has the best appetizers around (especially the Golden Temple ribs)! My only warning is we like to sit at the bar. We were very happy on open table that you could reserve at the bar, but when we got to the restaurant they told us the bar was first come first served!
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Airedale
New York Area
375 reviews
vip
2.0
375 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2019
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Have been going to Golden Temple for years and have always enjoyed it. This experience was just mediocre. We were a large party, dining room was mostly empty, and it took quite a while to get us seated. Then we asked to have one empty table as opposed to another and they said no, even though it wouldn't be used while we were there. Service was slow, one couple asked to pay for their meals with cash separately and were told no, and the entire restaurant sounded like a nightclub because of how noisy and packed the bar was (830 Saturday night). Will continue to go, but not with a large group, and don't feel as confident about their ability as I did.
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SurinderA
New England
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2019
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Celebrating my mother’s 93rd and Golden Temple was most accommodating with the number of guests attending. All staff had a “ no problem” attitude with any requests or last minute changes. We enjoyed the chilly chicken, the bass and the spicey string beans. We also appreciated that most dishes could be ordered in smaller portions thus we were able to taste a variety of dishes. Our waiter was great as was the valet service for parking😍👍🏾🦍

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Cross street
Washington
Neighborhood
Brookline
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:00am - 3:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 3:00pm - 1:15am, Friday & Saturday: 3:00pm - 1:30am, Sunday: 11:00am - 1:15am Contact us directly for parties of 8 or more on Mother's Day.
Cuisines
Chinese, Contemporary Asian, Asian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet available after 5:00 PM On-street parking available
Public transit
Green line C line "Washington Square"
Payment options
AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Jimmy Li
Entertainment
DJ and dancing every weekend, Thursday through Saturday
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.healthyfreshfood.com/
Phone number
(617) 277-9722
Catering
Catering is available by our dedicated staff for Private Parties, Weddings, Anniversaries, Bar Mitzvahs, Baby Showers, Corporate Events, Commemmorative Occasions. We can arrange for specialty linens, china and table settings, floral arrangements, full dining experience. Our catering staff can help you create a custom menu or choose from our extensive menu of the freshest cuisine. We can assist you with all the planning. Or we can provide our delicious food delivered by our premium delivery service and dedicated delivery drivers to your office, home or event. Contact Eric @ 617-277-9722
Private party facilities
Contemporary Chinese-Asian cuisine served in a beautiful architectural atmosphere with professional service. Whether it's a small intimate dinner party, cocktails, hor-d'oeuvres and dancing for a hundred or a board room lunch, Golden Temple will provide you with a remarkable and memorable experience
Private party contact
Lily Moy: (888) 906-8290

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Golden Temple Specialty Appetizers

Golden Temple Ribs$19.95

Seafood Appetizers

Shrimp Summer Rolls$7.95

Shao-Mai$6.95

Shrimp Tempura$9.95

Salt and Pepper Shrimp$15.95

Jumbo Fried Shrimp$11.95

Spicy Ginger Clams

Clams in Black Bean Sauce

Garlic Basil Mussels$11.95

Mussels with Wine and Tomato$11.95

Scallop Skewers$10.95

Fried Scallops$9.95

Fried Squid$7.95

Salt and Pepper Calamari$8.95

Salt and Pepper Lobster$24.95

Crab Rangoon$7.95

Beef, Chicken, Pork and Lamb Appetizers

Beef Teriyaki$11.95

Curry Beef Puffs$6.95

3 Asian Grilled Lamb Chops$11.95

Chicken Soong$9.95

Chicken Teriyaki$9.95

Chicken Shao-Mai$6.95

Chicken Pot Stickers$6.95

Chicken Wings$7.95

Chicken Livers with Walnuts$7.95

White Meat Chicken Fingers$9.95

Golden Temple Chicken Wings$8.95

Barbecued Pork Ribs$9.95

Pork Tenderloin Strips$10.95

Ribs in Black Bean Sauce$8.95

2 Egg Rolls$5.95

Vegetable Appetizers

Vegetable Soong$8.95

Pickled Vegetables$3.95

Scallion Pancake$5.95

Vegetable Tempura$6.95

2 Vegetable Spring Rolls$6.95

Fried Won Tons$5.95

Edamame$4.95

Combination Appetizers

Golden Temple Appetizer Platter

Beef, Pork and Chicken Appetizer Platter

Seafood Appetizer Platter

Salads

Toasted Sesame Mandarin Orange Salad$6.95

Seaweed Salad$4.95

Soups

Won Ton Soup with Pork$5.95

Won Ton Soup with Chicken$5.95

Wor Won Ton Soup$8.95

Golden Temple Won Ton Soup$8.95

Udon Vegetable Soup$5.95

Chicken Rice Soup$5.95

Chicken Noodle Soup$5.95

Tofu Vegetable Soup$5.95

Vegetable Soup$5.95

Egg Drop Soup$4.95

Corn Egg Drop Soup with Chicken$5.95

Hot and Sour Soup$5.95

Won Ton Soup$5.95

Vegetables

Vegetable Delight

Spicy Hot Green Beans with Pork

Shanghai Bok Choy

Szechuan Broccoli

Moo Shi Vegetables

Stir-Fried Green Beans and Garlic

Pea Pod Leaves and Garlic

Snow Pea Pods and Garlic

Sauteed Spinach and Carrots

Szechuan Chinese Eggplant