Reviews Great Wall Chinese Restaurant

Former Manhattaner, outer borough resident, my father owned a Chinese restaurant in Bridgeport CT that makes yellow fried rice and chicken wings using yellow #5, - this restaurant reminds me of my childhood. Egg Foo Young tastes just like how my Dad made it. Chicken wings are awesome. If you're not from the North East Hood area you would not be use to the style. Yes, there are many places that are better on things - every place has its specialties. The Asian Fusion places doesn't compare but it's still good. My dad made General Tso's chicken ( northeast) using dark meat to make the chicken and the batter is different. Here, in Colorado- the batter is the same as the sweet and sour batter. It's what "You Are" use to. No one here uses yellow rice but in the Hood - they did and with bbq pork jn it. Plus they put bean sprout. It's what you grew up with. This is not the authentic Chinese food like chinatown- it's the junkie cheap eats for the Americans. Quintessential hole in the wall, dirty, bad service but great food type of place!!! Like my Dad's place growing up. Lol. The old man reminds me of my uncle.

Some of the reviews of this place are insanely petty and just weird. I read someone’s review whose main focal point was the color of the sauce, arguing that it’s “not the correct color” for General Tso’s…. Anyways, while there is an obvious language barrier (it’s a chinese restaurant after all) the staff have always been polite and courteous. Visually, sure, it’s not the nicest looking place, but what part of Colfax is? This is a place to get quick, affordable Chinese, not five star cuisine. Also, maybe it’s just me, but you probably shouldn’t expect a wine and dine experience from a restaurant that only offers take-out. If that’s what you’re after, common sense would tell you this isn’t your place. Regardless, considering it’s about $12 a head, I think you’re safe giving this spot a chance.

I really enjoy the Chinese food from here! Plus it was enough food for not just dinner but two leftover lunches! The man working the counter was also very sweet and helpful. This will be my new go-to Chinese spot!

I’ve literally been here over 50 times over the my nearly 6 years in the city, maybe 60+ visits at this point. They’re short with you but polite and efficient. Killer Colfax location too. My go-to is General Tso’s combo with white rice (includes broccoli and egg roll). Basic and just what I crave sometimes. They struggled through the Covid era, like every other restaurant around, and when they finally opened back up I said genuinely “We really missed you guys!” to which he quickly happily replied “Missed you too!”

The maitre d greeted us with a warm smile and walked us to the table with the best view (see photo). We declined the sommelier's service and opted for Perrier instead. The wait staff was prompt with our order. The chefs obviously studied at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and created a masterpiece that the honorable General Tso would be proud of. Every bite was a delight and the ambience was exquisite. I would give this 6 instead of 5 stars if I could. My only complaint is that they lack valet service.

Egg Foo Young is the best I’ve ever had!!! Shrimp egg roll was scrumptious!! Lo Mein is fantastic!!! Thank you for tickling my tastebuds!!!