"I have had a really tough time finding good Chinese food in Phoenix. In the ten years I have lived here, nothing compared to the stuff I used to get at home. I think this is common for a lot of people. \n\nMy first impression walking into Golden Phoenix, is that the place is beautiful. Sometimes Chinese restaurants look like they came from the 80's and refuse to leave. I know that the decor doesn't make the food taste better, but this place is stunning!\n\nSpeaking of the food, I found it to be very tasty. My dining companion ordered the hot and sour soup. I generally think that hot and sour soup tastes like a cigarette butt, but my companion enjoyed his. I even tried a sip, and it was nice.\n\nWe also ordered kung pao chicken, and stir fried rice. I was told that the fried rice was similar to what is common on the east coast.\n\nThe service was pleasant and there was some very cool live music.\n\nOverall I was pleased, and may have found my go-to Chinese restaurant. And it only took 11 years."^^ . "0"^^ . "4"^^ . . . "2011-07-16T00:00:00"^^ . "0"^^ . . "0"^^ .