# Golden House Watervliet

> Home of the best Sesame Chicken in the Capital Region. Family-owned Chinese takeout in Watervliet since 1999. Pickup and local delivery. Known for General Tso's chicken, sesame chicken, lo mein, and daily lunch specials.

Key facts:
- Cuisine: Chinese (American-Chinese takeout)
- Location: 143 Troy-Schenectady Rd #12, Watervliet, NY 12189 (Hilltop Plaza, about a half mile from Vent Fitness)
- Phone: (518) 271-9034 and (518) 271-9035
- Hours: Monday Closed; Tuesday 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Thursday 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Friday 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Lunch specials: 11:00 AM–3:00 PM, Tue–Sun (Sun from 12 PM), from $8.15. Served with onion fried rice plus free Wonton Soup, Egg Drop Soup, an egg roll, or a soda. Order by number.
- Delivery area: Watervliet, Latham, and Green Island, NY
- Also serves (pickup and takeout): Albany, Cohoes, and Troy, the greater Albany Capital Region
- Latham customers: Golden House is on the Watervliet end of Troy-Schenectady Road, a few minutes from Latham. Both pickup and delivery are available to Latham. Call ahead either way.
- Delivery terms: 4:00 PM–9:00 PM, $18 minimum, $2 fee
- Pickup terms: Pickup has no minimum order. Free parking out front.
- Service options: takeout, pickup, local delivery, and dine-in. Ordering is by phone.
- Price range: $ (inexpensive). Lunch specials from $8.15
- Family-owned: same family since 1999 (27 years)
- Dietary options: a full vegetarian section (9 dishes), plus a Steamed selection cooked with no salt, oil, MSG, or corn starch and sauce served on the side. Spice level can be adjusted on request on any of the 71 dishes marked spicy.
- Most ordered dishes: General Tso's Chicken ($13.15), Sesame Chicken ($13.15), Crab Rangoon ($6.85), Roast Pork or Chicken Lo Mein ($6.55), Sweet & Sour Chicken or Pork ($6.95), Beef with Broccoli ($7.95)
- Dine-in: 3 tables, first come and first served. Most orders are takeout or delivery.
- Catering: yes. Party trays of the same dishes. Typical sizes are 10, 20, 50, 100 people, and larger parties are routine, with no upper limit. Up to 100 people we need a day's notice. Over 100, give us two days. Book by phone ((518) 271-9034) or email (nygoldenhouse@gmail.com). Catering travels beyond the delivery area above; call to confirm your location.
- Reservations: not accepted
- Payment: Cash, Visa, Mastercard, Discover

## Pages
- [Home](https://www.goldenhousewatervlietny.com/): Hours, signature dishes, delivery and pickup terms, and how to order.
- [Sesame Chicken](https://www.goldenhousewatervlietny.com/sesame-chicken/): The house signature. Three ways to order it (lunch special, combination platter, chef special), how it differs from General Tso's, how spicy it actually is, and how it is cooked.
- [General Tso's Chicken](https://www.goldenhousewatervlietny.com/general-tsos-chicken/): What is in it, how hot it is, how it differs from sesame chicken, and the three ways to order it.
- [Tangerine Chicken](https://www.goldenhousewatervlietny.com/tangerine-chicken/): The dish most people mean by orange chicken. What is in it, the honey and sugar marinade, and how it compares.
- [Golden House from Latham](https://www.goldenhousewatervlietny.com/latham/): For Latham customers: pickup or delivery, directions down Troy-Schenectady Road, and what Latham orders most.
- [Menu](https://www.goldenhousewatervlietny.com/menu/): Full menu: chef specials, lunch specials, chicken, pork, beef, seafood, lo mein, chow mein, vegetarian, steamed dishes, combination platters, with prices.
- [Gallery](https://www.goldenhousewatervlietny.com/gallery/): Real photos of Golden House dishes (not stock or AI-generated).
- [Location & Hours](https://www.goldenhousewatervlietny.com/location/): Address, map, directions, parking, payment methods, and full hours.
- [FAQ](https://www.goldenhousewatervlietny.com/faq/): Hours, Monday closure, delivery area and minimum, lunch-special pricing, popular dishes, payment, parking, allergens.
- [Catering](https://www.goldenhousewatervlietny.com/catering/): Party trays for groups, what travels well in a tray, and how to book by phone or email.
- [About](https://www.goldenhousewatervlietny.com/about/): Family-owned history since 1999 and what we cook.

## Menu
Every dish with its price, in paper-menu order. Order by number. Chef specials carry a description; the other names are self-explanatory, and full descriptions for every item are in the Menu JSON-LD on https://www.goldenhousewatervlietny.com/menu/ and at https://www.goldenhousewatervlietny.com/menu.json. Prices subject to change; last updated 2026-09-12.

### Golden House Chef Specials (Served with rice.)
- #H1 Sesame Chicken $13.15: Deep fried crispy chicken cooked in an exquisite sesame sauce, served with broccoli.
- #H2 Sesame Beef $15.15: Crispy fried beef in our sesame sauce, topped with sesame seeds.
- #H3 General Tso's Chicken $13.15: Golden fried chunks of chicken sautéed in an exotic special sauce, served with green peppers.
- #H4 Tangerine Beef $15.15: Thick slices of beef quickly fried until crispy brown, tender inside, enhanced with a specially flavored sauce and served with broccoli.
- #H5 Tangerine Chicken $13.15: Breaded chicken breast in our sauce with marinated orange peel and broccoli.
- #H6 Seafood Delight $15.75: Lobster meat, crabmeat, shrimp & scallop with sautéed mixed vegetables in a lightly blended white sauce.
- #H7 Happy Family $15.75: Delicious blend of roast pork, chicken, beef, lobster meat & shrimp with mixed vegetables in a specially flavored sauce.
- #H8 Four Seasons $14.75: Jumbo shrimp, roast pork, chicken & beef sautéed with mixed vegetables in a special sauce.
- #H9 Lemon Chicken $13.15: Lightly battered golden fried boneless breast of chicken in a fabulous lemon sauce, served on a bed of lettuce.
- #H10 Boneless Chicken $13.15: Deep fried battered chicken breast with sautéed Chinese vegetable in a brown sauce.
- #H11 Dragon & Phoenix (Hunan) $14.35: Two dishes in one: jumbo shrimp sautéed in a spicy garlic sauce balanced with General Tso's Chicken on the other side.
- #H12 Kung Bo Double Delight $13.95: Tantalizing combination of shrimp & chunks of chicken with diced vegetables in spicy sauce, topped with peanuts.
- #H13 Prawn & Scallops $15.95: Jumbo shrimp & sea scallops sautéed with Chinese vegetables in a spicy sauce.
- #H14 Pineapple Chicken $13.15: Battered chicken breast with pineapple in a sweet, tangy sauce.
- #H15 House Special Pan Fried Noodles $14.15: Chicken, roast pork & shrimp sautéed with assorted vegetables served over pan fried noodles.
- #H16 Chicken Amazing $13.45: Sliced chicken stir fried with garden greens in a special Hunan mince sauce. The sauce makes this dish amazing and excellent.
- #H17 Double Delight $14.15: Jumbo shrimp & sliced chicken sautéed with baby corn, straw mushroom & mixed vegetables.
- #H18 Golden House Delight $14.15: Jumbo shrimp, chicken & roast pork sautéed with Chinese vegetables in a chef-special hot spicy sauce.
- #H19 Mongolian Beef $13.95: Beef with onions, bamboo shoots and vegetables in scallion.
- #H20 Shrimp Amazing $14.15: Large whole shrimp stir-fried with a variety of Chinese vegetables in a special Hunan Szechuan sauce. The sauce makes this dish amazing and excellent.
- #H21 Hot & Spicy Shrimp $14.15: Jumbo shrimp stir fried with vegetables in a hot, spicy sauce.
- #H22 Stir-Fried Seafood and Chicken $15.95: A splendid combination of scallops, shrimp and slices of chicken breast precisely balanced with green scallions.
- #H23 Pad Thai $15.55: Thai-style stir-fried rice noodles. Served without rice.

### Combination Platters (Served with pork fried rice & an egg roll. Please order by number.)
- #1 Chicken or Roast Pork Chow Mein $10.25
- #2 Shrimp or Beef Chow Mein $10.45
- #3 Roast Pork with Chinese Vegetable $10.35
- #4 Roast Pork Egg Foo Young $10.55
- #5 Pepper Steak with Onion $10.65
- #6 Moo Goo Gai Pan $10.35
- #7 Shrimp with Lobster Sauce $10.75
- #8 Boneless Spare Ribs $11.35
- #9 Chicken with Broccoli $10.35
- #10 Kung Bo Chicken $10.35
- #11 Sweet & Sour Pork or Chicken $10.35
- #12 Roast Pork or Chicken Lo Mein $10.35
- #13 Sliced Chicken with Garlic Sauce $10.65
- #14 Beef with Broccoli $10.65
- #15 Cashew Chicken $10.35
- #16 Sesame Chicken $10.75
- #17 Broccoli in Garlic Sauce $10.35
- #18 General Tso's Chicken $10.75
- #19 Shrimp with Chinese Vegetable $10.75
- #20 Shrimp with Broccoli $10.75
- #21 Shrimp with Garlic Sauce $10.75
- #22 Hunan Chicken $10.65
- #23 Chicken & Broccoli in Garlic Sauce $10.55
- #24 Eggplant with Garlic Sauce $10.45
- #25 Shrimp or Beef Lo Mein $10.45
- #26 Chicken or Roast Pork with Green Beans $10.45

### Lunch Specials (Served with onion fried rice, plus your choice of free Wonton Soup, Egg Drop Soup, an egg roll, or a soda. Please order by number.)
- #1 Chicken or Roast Pork with Broccoli $8.25
- #2 Chicken or Roast Pork Chow Mein $8.25
- #3 Shrimp or Beef Chow Mein $8.25
- #4 Roast Pork with Chinese Vegetable $8.25
- #5 Moo Goo Gai Pan $8.25
- #6 Beef with Broccoli $8.35
- #7 Pepper Steak $8.35
- #8 Pork or Chicken Lo Mein $8.25
- #9 Shrimp with Lobster Sauce $8.65
- #10 Roast Pork or Chicken with Broccoli in Garlic Sauce $8.35
- #11 Beef with Broccoli in Garlic Sauce $8.35
- #12 Shredded Chicken with Garlic Sauce $8.35
- #13 Stir Fried Mixed Vegetables $8.15
- #14 Buddha's Delight $8.25
- #15 Broccoli with Garlic Sauce $8.35
- #16 Sesame Chicken $8.65
- #17 Kung Bao Chicken $8.35
- #18 Boneless Spare Ribs $9.65
- #19 Shrimp with Chinese Vegetable $8.65
- #20 Shrimp with Broccoli $8.65
- #21 General Tso's Chicken $8.65
- #22 Shrimp or Beef Lo Mein $8.25
- #23 Chicken or Roast Pork with Green Beans $8.25
- #24 Cashew Chicken $8.25
- #25 Sweet & Sour Chicken $8.25
- #26 Pork with Garlic Sauce $8.35
- #27 Mixed Vegetable in Garlic Sauce $8.35
- #28 Hot & Spicy Chicken $8.35
- #29 Hot & Spicy Shrimp $8.65
- #30 Hot & Spicy Beef $8.45
- #31 Chicken Eggplant with Garlic Sauce $8.35
- #32 Hunan Chicken $8.35
- #33 Hunan Beef $8.45
- #33a Thai Mango Sauce $9.65
- #33b Wok Glazed Ginger $9.65
- #33c General Tso's Shrimp $9.65
- #34 Steamed Mixed Vegetables with Chicken $8.65
- #35 Steamed Mixed Vegetables with Shrimp $8.95
- #36 Steamed Broccoli $8.55
- #37 Steamed Chicken with Broccoli $8.65
- #38 Steamed Chicken & Shrimp with Broccoli $8.95
- #39 Steamed Mixed Vegetables $8.55

### Appetizers
- Spring Roll $2.15
- Roast Pork Egg Roll $2.15
- Shrimp Roll $2.45
- Fried or Steamed Dumplings $7.65
- Fried or Steamed Vegetable Dumplings $7.65
- Szechuan Dumplings $7.95
- Barbecued Spare Ribs $9.15-$17.55
- Boneless Spare Ribs $8.75-$14.95
- Fantail Shrimp $6.85
- Shrimp Toast $6.25
- Golden Chicken Fingers $8.75
- Fried Wonton $6.15
- Beef Teriyaki $9.25
- Dim Sum $6.25
- Cold Sesame Noodles $8.95
- Crab Rangoon $6.85
- Sugar Donuts $6.25
- Fried Scallops $6.65

### Soup (Served with crispy fried noodles.)
- Wonton Soup $3.35-$5.55
- Egg Drop Soup $3.35-$5.55
- Wonton Egg Drop Soup $3.95-$6.55
- Hot & Sour Soup $3.95-$6.55
- Chicken Noodle or Rice Soup $3.85-$6.45
- Vegetable Soup $3.95-$6.45
- House Special Soup $8.55
- Seafood Soup $9.45

### Chicken (Served with rice.)
- Chicken with Chinese Vegetable $7.65-$12.75
- Chicken with String Bean $7.65-$12.75
- Moo Goo Gai Pan $7.65-$12.75
- Chicken with Broccoli $7.65-$12.75
- Cashew Chicken $7.65-$12.75
- Chicken with Snow Peas $7.65-$12.75
- Chicken with Mushroom & Oyster Sauce $7.65-$12.75
- Thai Mango Sauce Chicken $13.55
- Wok Glazed Ginger Chicken $13.55
- Chicken with Curry Sauce $13.05
- Hunan Chicken $13.05
- Sliced Chicken with Szechuan Sauce $13.05
- Kung Bo Chicken $13.05
- Sliced Chicken with Garlic Sauce $13.05
- Chicken with Broccoli & Garlic Sauce $13.05
- Hot & Spicy Chicken $13.05

### Pork (Served with rice.)
- Roast Pork with Chinese Vegetable $7.65-$12.75
- Roast Pork with Broccoli $7.65-$12.75
- Roast Pork with Mushroom & Oyster Sauce $7.65-$12.75
- Roast Pork with Snow Peas $7.65-$12.75
- Roast Pork with String Bean $7.65-$12.75
- Hunan Pork $12.95
- Shredded Pork with Szechuan Sauce $12.95
- Roast Pork with Broccoli & Garlic Sauce $12.95
- Shredded Pork with Garlic Sauce $12.95

### Beef (Served with rice.)
- Pepper Steak with Onions $7.95-$13.25
- Beef with Chinese Vegetable $7.95-$13.25
- Beef with Mushroom & Oyster Sauce $7.95-$13.25
- Beef with Broccoli $7.95-$13.25
- Beef with String Bean $7.95-$13.25
- Beef with Snow Peas $7.95-$13.25
- Thai Mango Sauce Beef $13.75
- Wok Glazed Ginger Beef $13.75
- Hunan Beef $13.35
- Shredded Beef with Szechuan Sauce $13.35
- Beef with Garlic Sauce $13.35
- Beef with Broccoli & Garlic Sauce $13.35
- Hot & Spicy Beef $13.35

### Seafood (Served with rice.)
- Shrimp with Lobster Sauce $8.05-$13.75
- Shrimp with Chinese Vegetable $8.05-$13.75
- Shrimp with Broccoli $8.05-$13.75
- Shrimp with String Bean $8.05-$13.75
- Shrimp with Mushroom & Oyster Sauce $8.05-$13.75
- Cashew Shrimp $8.05-$13.75
- Thai Mango Sauce Shrimp $14.25
- Wok Glazed Ginger Shrimp $14.25
- Hunan Shrimp $13.85
- Shrimp with Garlic Sauce $13.85
- Shrimp with Szechuan Sauce $13.85
- Kung Bo Shrimp $13.85
- Hunan Scallops $15.95
- Scallops with Garlic Sauce $15.95
- Shrimp with Curry Sauce $13.75

### Vegetarian Dishes (Served with rice.)
- Bean Curd with Mixed Vegetable $10.75
- Eggplant in Garlic Sauce $10.75
- Broccoli in Garlic Sauce $10.75
- Stir Fry Mix Vegetable $10.75
- Sautéed String Beans $10.75
- Green Jade Delight $10.75
- Szechuan Bean Curd $10.95
- Sesame Bean Curd $10.95
- Bean Curd with String Bean $10.95

### Steamed (No salt, oil, MSG or corn starch. Steamed with sauce on the side. Served with rice.)
- Steamed Mixed Vegetables with Shrimp $13.75
- Steamed Mixed Vegetables with Chicken $12.75
- Steamed Chicken with Broccoli $12.75
- Steamed Mixed Vegetables $10.65
- Steamed Broccoli $10.65
- Steamed Chicken with String Bean $12.75
- Steamed Chicken & Shrimp with Vegetables $13.75

### Lo Mein (Soft egg noodle.)
- Roast Pork or Chicken Lo Mein $6.55-$11.05
- Shrimp or Beef Lo Mein $7.25-$11.85
- Vegetable Lo Mein $6.05-$10.45
- Lobster Lo Mein $7.95-$12.85
- Golden House Special Lo Mein $7.35-$12.25
- Crab Meat Lo Mein $6.55-$11.05

### Chow Mein (Served with rice & crispy noodles.)
- Chicken or Roast Pork Chow Mein $6.45-$10.45
- Shrimp or Beef Chow Mein $6.95-$11.75
- Vegetable Chow Mein $5.95-$10.25
- Lobster Chow Mein $7.75-$12.95
- Golden House Special Chow Mein $7.15-$11.75
- Crabmeat Chow Mein $6.45-$10.35

### Chow Ho Fun (Soft rice noodle. Per order.)
- Roast Pork or Chicken Chow Ho Fun $11.15
- Shrimp or Beef Chow Ho Fun $11.95
- Vegetable Chow Ho Fun $10.75
- Golden House Special Chow Ho Fun $12.65

### Chow Mai Fun (Chinese thin rice noodles. Per order.)
- Roast Pork or Chicken Chow Mai Fun $10.25
- Shrimp or Beef Chow Mai Fun $11.15
- Golden House Special Chow Mai Fun $11.15
- Singapore Chow Mai Fun $11.75

### Egg Foo Young (Served with rice. Per order.)
- Chicken or Roast Pork Egg Foo Young $10.85
- Shrimp or Beef Egg Foo Young $11.65
- Mushroom Egg Foo Young $10.85
- Vegetable Egg Foo Young $10.85

### Moo Shu Dishes (Served with 4 pancakes & rice. Per order.)
- Moo Shu Pork or Chicken $10.95
- Moo Shu Shrimp or Beef $11.95
- Golden House Special Moo Shu $12.25

### Sweet & Sour (Served with rice.)
- Sweet & Sour Chicken or Pork $6.95-$12.15
- Sweet & Sour Shrimp $7.45-$12.75
- Sweet & Sour Delight $12.75

### Fried Rice
- Roast Pork or Chicken Fried Rice $6.25-$10.35
- Shrimp or Beef Fried Rice $6.65-$11.35
- Mushroom Fried Rice $6.25-$10.35
- Vegetable Fried Rice $5.85-$9.45
- Golden House Special Fried Rice $6.85-$11.85
- Lobster Fried Rice $7.65-$13.15
- Crabmeat Fried Rice $6.25-$10.35

### Fried Specialties
- French Fries $4.15-$6.15
- Fried Baby Shrimp $6.45-$9.95

### Side Orders
- Steamed Rice $2.55-$4.15
- Brown Rice $3.25-$5.55
- Fried Noodles $1.60
- Almond Cookies $1.85