Bosstonz16 t1_j6fwwcr wrote on January 30, 2023 at 1:19 AM

As a Gold Star customer for 30 years, it's current (and maybe permanent) closure was a huge bummer. I've been going to Mandarin on Middlesex Street and did my annual NYE jumbo takeout order from Mandarin. Food is really good, prices are slightly cheaper than Gold Star, and my family commented they liked Mandarin better than our staple Gold Star. Many of my coworkers frequent the Mandarin as well. I'd definitely recommend giving them a shot even though it's in a different neighborhood than Gold Star.

Tomekon2011 OP t1_j6fy8bf wrote on January 30, 2023 at 1:29 AM

Yeah I've been going to Gold Star since I was a child. I recently stumbled across a lease listing for the building, so it looks like it's gone for good unfortunately. A lot of people seem to be recommending Mandarin, so I may need to stop by there at some point.

Dr_ThunderMD t1_j6j1vys wrote on January 30, 2023 at 6:09 PM

Also a life long Gold Star customer here. The quality took a real turn for the worst the last 5 years, so not surprised about the food poisoning issues that lead to their closure.

That said, +1 for Mandarin, they’ve become the Gold Star replacement in my house.