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| - Mike Kwan's Golden Coin Chinese Buffet. I lived near here when I was in my early 20's. This was my go-to spot for mass quantities of cheap food after running a 10k... Well, it's been more than a few years and the only 10k's I'm logging now are steps on my Fitbit. I've changed, but the Golden Coin has remained the same.
All you can eat for just $6.15, including tax. Drinks are extra, but most folks on this day were just drinking water. The food is fine, all things considered, even including fried chicken in addition to the egg rolls, fried rice, sweet & sour, chow mien... you'd expect. The mixed veggies, heavy on broccoli, are actually quite good.
To be so cheap, some compromises are no doubt made in the kitchen. There was also duct tape holding the front door handle together this day. Tables are well worn... But the restaurant seems busy and the patrons happy and satisfied. As long as you have appropriate expectations, the Golden Coin remains a pretty good choice for those with a craving for basic Chinese in quantity.
Note that this is a CASH ONLY business. Just $2 for kids age four and under, but the cost jumps up to the full adult charge at age five.
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