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The Golden Temple in Brookline is stunningly modern and undeniably beautiful, with spacious seating under intricate carved arches. The elegant sanctuary of a bar looks like an art deco tunnel and doubles as a one-of-a-kind nightclub where DJ’s spin. |
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An enormous menu of Chinese cuisine looks to fine ingredients, healthy cooking, and frosty cocktails while never using MSG. |
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After sipping a dangerously potent mai tai of battery acid fruitiness, Phantom devoured the incredibly meaty house pork ribs, finished with a subtly sweet glaze and a hint of grill fire. Plump chicken teriyaki skewers came juicy and hot, paired with a tangy apple sauce. |
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Moving on, the tasty chardonnay chicken balanced a sugary ginger wine sauce with wilted greens and broccoli, all heaped over skinny egg noodles. A nice stir fry of chewy beef tenderloin maintained the crispness of snow pea pods and water chestnuts in rich oyster sauce with earthy shiitake mushrooms and bok choy. |
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Dessert is not their strong suit, but a decent serving of tiramisu built on the expected espresso-soaked cake with fluffy cream and a cocoa dusting. Crunchy fortune cookies took an intriguing turn with flavors like strawberry and chocolate. |
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Portions are piled on in exuberant abundance, so bring a group and eat family-style. |
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Servers were terrifically accommodating and even sprinted to the kitchen when Phantom asked to change his order. |
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Impeccable, PERFECT 10 cleanliness included a fresh tablecloth with each new seating. |
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Chinese food rarely costs this much, but the experience is worth the surplus. Appetizers are $8, and entrees cost $9 to $40. |
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The Golden Temple is easily accessible with a $6 valet on Beacon Street in Washington Square, Brookline. |
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