Overview

Golden China Restaurant, nestled at 7811 Richmond Hwy in Appomattox, Virginia, offers a genuine taste of Chinese cuisine with a focus on traditional and regional flavors. This family-run spot is known for its flavorful dishes like Kung Pao Chicken and the classic 扬州炒饭 (Yangzhou Fried Rice), alongside comforting favorites such as 酱牛肉 (braised beef) and 番茄炒蛋 (tomato scrambled eggs). Their menu highlights reflect a solid balance between Hunan and Szechuan influences, showcasing spicy and aromatic choices like Shrimp with Hot Garlic Sauce, General Tso’s Chicken, and Orange Chicken.

The combination platters provide a well-rounded experience with options that cater to varying palates — from Barbecue Spare Ribs to Spicy Black Pepper Chicken and Pepper Steak with Onions. These dishes come paired thoughtfully with vegetables or rice, creating hearty meals suitable for both solo diners and families. For those who enjoy comforting sides, fried noodles make for a perfect complement.

Regular patrons appreciate the consistent, flavorful quality, as echoed by Tom Blackwell, who considers it one of the better Chinese restaurants in the area. Owner Bill’s welcoming presence adds a warm, personal touch to the dining experience, something that has endeared Golden China to locals like Taylor S., who has made it their go-to Chinese restaurant since childhood.

While the food excels in taste and portion, the restaurant’s interior reveals a more casual, lived-in atmosphere. Some guests have noticed the space feels a bit disorganized, hinting at an unfinished reset after the challenges of the pandemic. Still, the friendly service and genuine hospitality often balance this impression, making it approachable rather than off-putting.

Golden China caters primarily to neighborhood residents and shoppers who frequent the nearby Kroger, offering a convenient and satisfying option for lunch or dinner. The combination of authentic flavors, generous portions, and sincere customer care provides a dependable choice for those craving traditional Chinese fare in Appomattox.


Amenities & Services

Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
Offerings
All you can eat
Coffee
Comfort food
Quick bite
Small plates
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Quiet

What Customers Say

Tom Blackwell
Jul 21,2025
5/5
The food here is always good, one of the better Chinese restaurants I've been to.
Aristotelis Savas
Jul 21,2025
3/5
First off, it's no longer a buffer despite the sign out front. Food was good, not great. Staff was super friendly. The restaurant overall looks like an absolute disaster, like they tossed it during the pandemic and never put it back how it belongs, just opened the kitchen back up. Dicey.
Kristy Clark-Doskocil
Jul 21,2025
3/5
The food was very greasy and there were minimal veggies in my order. We waited for our food with no refills. Maybe it was an "off day" as I've heard their food and service are normally better.
Taylor S
Jul 21,2025
5/5
My go to Chinese restaurant since i was a child. Bill the owner is a wonderful person too
Andrew Payne
Jul 21,2025
5/5
We just ate here for lunch, and I definitely will be returning soon. My lunch special was Szechuan Chicken, and I definitely would recommend it! The portion size was perfect to enjoy for lunch, and we even got to speak with the owner, Bill. This restaurant is located conveniently near the Kroger in Appomattox where I like to purchase groceries and gift cards. Next time we go to Golden China Restaurant I’ll remember to take a few photos and add them to this review!
Josh Rees
Jul 21,2025
5/5
Golden China is a great place to get local Chinese food in Appomattox. They have a wide variety of choices and the owner, Bill, is very nice. They also have a buffet option with a lot of different food. I would definitely recommend coming here.
Akira Miyazono
Jul 21,2025
5/5
My customer experience was very good, this is my second time coming here. I was just looking for a Chinese restaurant near my job site. The amount of food is very well served, good quality from what you'd expect from a Chinese restaurant. Great price, lunch prices are unbeatable. I got curry chicken with onions (salty but good) and a kung Po chicken. If I'm ever around this area, I will definitely come back.

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