Me and three collegues went here for lunch last week and it was awful.  None of us liked the food that was served.  The chicken tasted like it was freezer burned and the soup was slimy and...

Me and three collegues went here for lunch last week and it was awful.  None of us liked the food that was served.  The chicken tasted like it was freezer burned and the soup was slimy and tasted gross.  When they asked us if we would like to go containers we all said "no" and explained that it wasn't very good.  Instead of apologizing or even asking if there was anything they could do to make it right they defended themselves by saying it was the same cook for thirty years and no other complaints had been made. Our plates were completely full and they didn't care that we didn't like it.  All the waitress could keep saying is "you still pay, I get check".  We will never return to that hole.

Last night my husband and I went to the Great Castle Restaurant. We had read so many good reviews we thought we better check it out. There was good parking and we got seated very quickly. The...

Last night my husband and I went to the Great Castle Restaurant. We had read so many good reviews we thought we better check it out. There was good parking and we got seated very quickly. The restaurant is very nice inside and lots of big booths. The owner seated us and immediately brought us tea and menu's. We decided to pick some of the food we had read out. We ordered the family dinner but they were great about changing the two main dishes (there is small charge for this) . We had walnut shrimp and the three ingredient meal and ordered a separate order of cashew chicken. The sizzling rice soup was the best we have ever had. All the dishes were incredible. We especially loved the walnut shrimp and three ingredient dinners. The service was wonderful.  All in all much better than PF Changs. We will never go to another chinese restaurant but this one. . We had a wonderful evening and the food is first class. P.S. We loved the fish tank. and the fried bananas. 

I love their food. I have been eating at their restaurant for years. We moved out of state for about 10 years and was pleased to see that they are still here when we moved back. It is hard...

I love their food. I have been eating at their restaurant for years. We moved out of state for about 10 years and was pleased to see that they are still here when we moved back. It is hard to pick one thing since everything I have tried there I like, but my favorite is the beef and broccoli. Also, the service is excellent.

Growing up I loved Chinese food and my sister Nancy loved Mexican.  Every week my parents would allow us to pick our own restaurant, mostly to keep the peace so for my sister it was...

Growing up I loved Chinese food and my sister Nancy loved Mexican.  Every week my parents would allow us to pick our own restaurant, mostly to keep the peace so for my sister it was Mexicali and for me it was Great Castle.  All these years later, I still love going to Great Castle.  Maybe it's the old style Chinese ambiance or the ever changing Union Avenue landscape,

but mostly it's about the incredible food.

Us girls were so excited to hear we were going to Great Castle.  We all love Chinese food and love the local flavors of Bakersfield.  Rushing as always, I was late again, but carrying treats for each of my girlfriends from Sweet Surrenders, I was quickly forgiven.

Penny and I visit Great Castle with our very dear friend Jody who is a weekly patron of this fine restaurant.  So, in Jody's honor we had to start with what we call pot stickers but the true name is Pan Fried Dumplings on the appetizer section.  They are delicious, tender and juicy and a must order to start the amazing meal you will definitely have.

Lots of laughter followed as we each started naming off favorite Chinese dishes and found the common ingredients we all love was shrimp and chicken.  We order Walnut Shrimp, Dai Chin Chicken, House Special Fried Rice, Moo-Shih Pork, House Special Sizzling Scallop and Beef and Kung Pao Shrimp.  Wow! Do not order this much food unless you are a party of 12 or

more.  But we just could not resist; we were hungry, having fun and wanting to let you all know some of their house specialties.

 

The Moo-Shih Pork is prepared at the table, served in a paper thin pancake and looks like a burrito.  One order serves four people and don't forget the plum sauce to spread on top.  It brings out the flavor of the pork.  Walnut Shrimp came out next.  I personally do not like nuts in my food so I went straight for just the shrimp.  It is sweet and tasty.  Kung Pao Shrimp is a favorite of mine because of all the spices and the Sizzling Scallop and Beef prepared also at the table is truly a house special.  This dish is filled with broccoli, mushrooms and

snow peas for your required vegetables so not to feel guilty as you devour the tender beef and scallops.

Last but not least, the Dai Chin Chicken.  This should start with House Specialty because it is excellent.  Flavored with chilies and green onions, it is chunks of chicken served crisp, spicy and very juicy.

Great Castle is nostalgic and comfortable, excellent food and a welcoming atmosphere.