Mandarin/Schezwan Cuisine. Family-owned Local Business for over 40 plus years. Great Castle Restaurant was founded by Tzu Chun Wang in 1979. Before that, he had owned and operated his own restaurant in Taiwan for over 25 years. However, wanting a better life for his growing family, he decided to move his family to the United States and opened up a now local landmark on Union Ave. What started off as small cafe-like restaurant 40 years ago has turned into what you see today. The family-owned restaurant continues to serve the best Potstickers, Walnut Shrimp, and all the delightful dishes you have come to love. Thank you for visiting our page and we hope to see you soon!
Spacious spot for traditional entrees like walnut shrimp & pot stickers in a casual environment.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–8 PM |
| Monday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–8 PM |
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We have enjoyed their food for over 30 years. Our favorite of all time is walnut shrimp. We literally talk about it all the time and then break …
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Jam
I love Chinese food, and I’m so glad I found Great Castle Restaurant! The dishes taste amazing and remind me of home. We especially enjoyed the shrimp fried rice and sweet and sour fish fillet -both were flavorful and perfectly cooked. The staff were also very friendly and made the place feel warm and homey. Definitely one of my favorite spots here in Bakersfield.
… moreChari Honey
Something has happened to Great Castle Chinese Restaurant…..
Customer service was very courteous and helpful. The food…..Over the top delicious. I don’t remember it ever being as good as it was tonight. The Walnut Shrimp, Kung Pao chicken, and pork fried rice was incredible. Absolutely the best potstickers on the planet. Newly lighted dining area that really made their dishes aesthetically pleasing too. Good on you guys and thank you for a wonderful dining experience !!!
… moreCustomer service was very courteous and helpful. The food…..Over the top delicious. I don’t remember it ever being as good as it was tonight. The Walnut Shrimp, Kung Pao chicken, and pork fried rice was incredible. Absolutely the best potstickers on the planet. Newly lighted dining area that really made their dishes aesthetically pleasing too. Good on you guys and thank you for a wonderful dining experience !!!
Gina Warden
Food was delicious and service was on point. Ordered the house special chow mien, the spicy crispy chicken and the egg drop soup.
… moreJJ Stokes89
I have been coming to this restaurant for over 20 years with my family. It has always hit the spot, but since the new ownership took over, I’ve come here twice. I should have learned from my first time but nostalgia made me want to try it again and I was extremely disappointed. Not only did they get my order wrong, but the food was extremely mediocre. I live 20 minutes across town and I drove there just to avoid going to panda express and I extremely regret it. Not only was it much more expensive but the food quality has gone down sharply since the new ownership. I definitely will not be coming back here again.
… moreBeverly Moland
I will give a fair and honest review. IT IS NOT THE SAME. I feel as though I could find a better much less expensive place to buy Chinese cuisine. This was one of the worst 49 dollars I have ever spent. The Chow Mein Noodles were way overcooked and the rice was hard and not cooked properly. If you are looking for the old owners quality and taste you will not find it here.
… moreStephanie Deleon
I’ve been eating here since the 90’s and every meal was perfection. I went right after the owernership changed and there wasn’t a noticeable difference. However, today (12/16/25) I was craving the chicken chow mein and the house special spicy crispy beef, so I ordered to go; something that I’ve done various times over the years. I hate to say this because I LOVED this place, but food was horrific. The beef had a “flavor” that bordered on putrid and very chewy, I had to throw it out. The chicken chow mein was better, but was almost entirely noodles and very little chicken or vegetables. The poor quality of this order was alarming. It also gave me the bubble guts. It’s an end of era. You can find better Chinese food ANYWHERE else.
… moreFonzie Gonz
I always make it a point to drop in at Great Castle for lunch whenever I’m in Bakersfield. The staff is always very friendly and get you served quickly. The inside is laid back and relaxing, perfect for taking a break from work before driving back out again. The lunch specials are well portioned and reasonably priced. I paid about $20 including tip. McDs combo runs about the same these days. Highly recommend them for lunch, just watch out for their fortune cookies, they give some wild predictions lol
… moreAmby
Some of, if not the best Chinese food I’ve ever had. Quality of food was consistently great across all dishes. Fresh ingredients. Will be returning if I’m in the area again.
Food was served quickly. Leading with potstickers, followed by wonton soup about the same time we finished the potstickers, and the vegetable fried rice arrived shortly after we finished our soup. The Mongolian Beef and Chow Mein came shortly after, so there was little time waiting between dishes.
The tea was delightful, some of the best tea I’ve ever had. It was served loose-leaf in the tea kettle, so removing the sachet to halt steeping is impossible.
The pot stickers were great, especially with the brown sauce and some of the chili oil (if you like spice).
The broth of the wonton soup was rich, but light and not overpowering. The bok choy in the soup was not wilted at all, very nice and fresh. The snow peas were crisp and not stringy.
The vegetable fried rice was excellent, made with fresh veggies and with a perfect amount of seasoning and char.
Onions in the Mongolian Beef were crunchy and not limp or chewy. The sauce for the Mongolian Beef was great.
Service was good. They don’t hound you, but they watch tables. They brought us boxes and the bill without requesting it shortly after we finished eating.
… moreFood was served quickly. Leading with potstickers, followed by wonton soup about the same time we finished the potstickers, and the vegetable fried rice arrived shortly after we finished our soup. The Mongolian Beef and Chow Mein came shortly after, so there was little time waiting between dishes.
The tea was delightful, some of the best tea I’ve ever had. It was served loose-leaf in the tea kettle, so removing the sachet to halt steeping is impossible.
The pot stickers were great, especially with the brown sauce and some of the chili oil (if you like spice).
The broth of the wonton soup was rich, but light and not overpowering. The bok choy in the soup was not wilted at all, very nice and fresh. The snow peas were crisp and not stringy.
The vegetable fried rice was excellent, made with fresh veggies and with a perfect amount of seasoning and char.
Onions in the Mongolian Beef were crunchy and not limp or chewy. The sauce for the Mongolian Beef was great.
Service was good. They don’t hound you, but they watch tables. They brought us boxes and the bill without requesting it shortly after we finished eating.
VX3XINV
OMG the reviews did not disappoint! Ever since moving here I had not found such great chinese food. I love the authentic vibe of the restaurant and the super friendly service. I was also pleased to see that they had alcoholic drinks available (they don’t have it on the menu). A hot sake and ice cold beer goes well with the meals for those who enjoy it. I find that for the quality of the food the prices are very decent and worth it. I will absolutely be going back.
… moreCrystal Serrano
Food was great! My first time being at this place and everyone was super nice and very attentive when it came to ask if we needed anything. Very clean I rate 10/10, I recommend this place!
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