Go Sun Chinese Restaurant in Ballymena

Last-minute decision to eat out after a music lesson. Busy enough for a Thursday evening. Stanley, the propieter, greeted and seated us and produced the menus. Service was good and the food wven better. Extenaive menu. First time ever I ate and enjoyed bamboo shoots; usually, they are hard and tasteless. Not so in the Go Sun. Enjoyed the meal and interaction with Stanley ensures a return visit. Recommend.

First visit and definitely not the last. Sweet and sour lightly battered prawns, melt in the mouth duck, tasty noodles and a few chips for good measure 😉 Friendly and very helpful staff. We can definitely recommend going to Go Sun!

Every other Chinese you eat in will now be compared to this one. Absolutely incredible food. Fresher than anywhere I've ever been. French fried onions are a must try too.

Have went for lunch on 3 occasions and closed on a Friday. They need to update their website.

Normally for us the Go Sun is the go to Chinese Restaurant in Ballymena. Never had a bad meal in it. Last night however, we deicded following a visit to the cinema, to just get a small takeaway for myself. I had a cream of chicken soup and a small sliced chicken, fried rice and curry sauce. After getting home I found them to be absolutely awful. The cream of chicken soup which is normally gorgeous tasted like it was made with vinegar and i couldn't more than two mouthfulls (the second was just to make sure I wasnt imagining it). The chicken in the other dish was nice enough but the fried rice was stodgy and tasteless. I will go to the Go Sun again to make sure it was just a one off, but one more chance will be all it gets.

The food has always been good and tasty and was great value too! Phoned in a take away order of Crispy Duck & Chicken Chow mein and all very tasty but do check the 2024 prices. Much higher than some menu photos here, but still reasonable enough.

Went with Friend had chicken curry, chips and water my friend had chicken curry, fried rice and water.and ate.the pawn crackers (I don't like them.he enjoyed them). was lovely, staff we're helpful and food was plentiful I was definitely be back I really enjoyed it, can't really rate the price as my Friend insisted on paying for the meal but he did not complain so the price must not of bring expensive it was worth it.

Awful. Girl on counter wasn't friendly. Food was awful, chips stale and meagre portions probably highest prices in Ballymena, shame on you, I've been going to you for many years, since 1970sI got a chicken Maryland and chips for mum for mother's day as she doesn't want to go out. Such a let down, never again 😡😡

Can't believe how awful it was 😞 Got a carryout for my mum on mother's day. Chicken Maryland and chips. The chips were hard and the servings meagre. Never ever again, shame on them and probably the dearest Chinese in Ballymena 😞🙈

Ordered a bbq spare ribs had to bin them as the sauce was rotten Ordered a salted chilli chicken and honey chilli chicken one with noodles and one with fried rice Was told my order was ready they were waiting on my noodles 10 mins later got my order got home food was stone cold had to reheat in microwave Salted chilli chicken was not very salty or chilli And the honey chilli chicken is going the same place we're the ribs are in the bin tastes more like eating a bowl of vinager as you can see from the pictures the salted chilli chicken was ate and honey chilli was left waste of 32 quid

Always great food! Sometimes you have to wait a wee while on delivery, but it's always piping hot, and worth the wait! That's far better than getting it 10mins earlier and it half cold, because the driver is greedy and takes too many orders at once. This isn't the case here! Probably the best Chinese in Ballymena in my opinion!

Staff need a bit of training in hospitality as they looked totally miserable and felt like anything I asked was a bother for them. Only thing to be said is the manager is polite and well mannered but the waiting staff let him down. Food was set down on the table without as much as a word and no one came to check if everything was ok with the meal. Rice came out cold on the plate but decided wasn’t worth the bother asking the staff over again!! Do better seriously.

Great food and service I would highly recommend it

We visited on two different Saturday nights first visit was not booked it was earlier on a Saturday night maybe around 5. We got a table no problem and service and food was great. Second visit was for 10 of us and was booked, maybe because it was a bit later but restaurant was extremely busy and service unfortunately slow, very slow. Food was good great choice on menu just don’t go when your very hungry you might be waiting a while on your food but apart from that really good!

Extortionate prices, just paid £10.50 for honey chilli chicken with rice. I know takeaways have gotten more expensive but nothing justifies that price. Sooo many cheaper options around the town and better quality too. Your reply seems to suggest that because you pay vat on all your food is the reason why you are more expensive, yet I use a local takeaway app that have set up cashless payments with various other chinese/Cantonese takeaways at a fraction of what you charge.

Great food and great atmosphere. Very friendly staff, especially Stanley. Would go back again more often if I lived closer.

A good evening, with good food and Stanley is an excellent host.

Went tonight 16th July for dinner with my partner . We got there at 8pm ordered our meal and the starter in the 3 course meal was 2.50 extra if u got the assorted started which I ordered thinking u would be getting loads but u got 2mini veg rolls 2 bits off chicken a soma and a rib that's it..when the main came the satay chicken was tasteless and all we got was sorry after the main course I was waiting on my dessert but all I got was the bill so I had to ask for it as mine was a 3 course meal and was told everything was turned off and was offered to take a piece off cake home with me.As soon as we left the door was closed behind us felt we were keeping them bk from getting home not a gd experience.

Never fails to deliver quality food no matter wat u order

Was recommended here by a colleague. In the area for work over night and it lived up to everything they said. The food was excellent, the service was noting but perfect and a nice vibe to the restaurant. Ten out of ten to the team who were working tonight. 10/10.

I visited after years of forgetting it was there, lol. I was not disappointed. Its every bit as good as I remembered. I'd still definitely recommend The Go Sun

Great tasting food and very pleasant helpful staff

The first Chinese restaurant in Ballymena. Never lowered the high standards the opened about 50 years ago.

Called in without a reservation on the chance of a bite of something to eat. The place was booked solid. Staff sorted us with a table for 2. Denise was very attentive and made us feel relaxed while we ate. The food was exceptional, and there was plenty of it. I would recommend it here for a good feed, but remember to book and you won't be disappointed.

Good food, lovely staff. Made to feel very welcome.

Always wanted to try this place,did not disappoint.

Great food and service. Probably one of the oldest restaurants in Ballymena.

I have just experienced my first visit to Go Sun Chinese Restaurant and hopefully it will not be my last. 3 of us spent a truly wonderful night here on New Years Eve and the food, staff, atmosphere and attention to detail were magnificent. No expense was spared from the owner to ensure a good night was had by all. The restaurant is located at 43 Bridge St, not far from Go Belfast Grand Parade on 77 Grand Parade.

Enjoyed it. Could have done with a bit more chilli on the Salt and Chilli prawns.

Best Chinese/Asian food in town

Fantastic food, the staff were excellent and not expensive.

3 course lunch special meal only got 2 courses. Beef very chewy and theres better curry sauce in the town. Was recommended by a friend but would not recommend it to anyone.

Top quality food that makes it the best Chinese in County Antrim.

Had quarter duck and pancakes it was passable but also had honey chilli chicken probably the worst I've ever eaten... chicken was really tough and chewy and the sauce stunk of vinegar, it was really unpleasant! Not good enough at any price

Delicious food big portions at a reasonable price. Very friendly staff Denise is lovely.

Absolutely amazing meal and service, if your looking for a great night out with food and drinks 100% head to Go Sun highly recommend.

My friend and I called here for dinner. We went for the 3 course. We had a very disappointing experience. The honey chilli chicken was over cooked and hard. The chicken fried rice was tasteless. We ordered a banoffee cake for desert which was not nice at all tasted like coffee cake. Overall the food was tasteless, bland and not enjoyable!

had a evening meeting here as we were combining dinner and business. have never been in here before and never will be back. very expensive for all that you get and the portion size isn't great never mind the food doesn't taste of anything. totally bland and the side of chips we had were the worst ever. we all tried one chip each and left them. i have had far tastier food from greasy spoons as people call them. if this is an award winning restaurant it definitely isn't for the food.

Really nice food but the size of them wouldnt feed a child

Nice food but the Portion size was dreadful for the price 😕

Always a delight to come here, a warm welcome from Stanley, delicious food and a relaxed atmosphere.

Food came not cooked an then when u contacted go sun an they said they would send me another mean then rang me back again an told me they wouldn’t be sending another meal an was not 1 bit helpful nothing but ignorant

Ballymena has had its fair share of Chinese takeaways and restaurants over the years, and many have been and gone, but the Go Sun was the original (opening in 1966) and still the best.

Had a wonderful meal....service was friendly and my family loved it.

Food awful Prices atrocious Do NOT go near this dump Exactly TWICE the price advertised for lunch Never set foot in this dive

Always very welcoming, and food lovely, great service and pleasent surroundings.

Excellent food wonderful staff and just a really good dining experience

Amazing food, lovely staff and great atmosphere. There were 14 of us and we were looked after so well. Can’t wait to go back! Don’t miss out on this little gem of a restaurant

Everything was really good good food and good service

Went as a large group. The food and service was excellent. The food came I'm large portions and the waitresses couldn't have been nicer or more helpful. I will be back.

Great food excellent staff! The manager is fantastic and is willing to help with any dietary requirements.

Excellent food, attentive staff. Owner was an absolute gentleman. Highly recommended.

Fantastic food with great staff! The owner Stanley is very affable and welcoming- highly recommended!!!

Love the Go Sun. Went with my niece for lunch & as always the meal was delicious. Great value for money, quick service & lovely staff.

Lovely meal served by friendly staff in pleasant surroundings

Best Chinese in Ballymena, food is always fresh, hot and delicious! Staff are very friendly and delivery drivers have always arrived early or on time.

Always very friendly, and good food...even though all decorations have been taken down (we assume because of covid) it is still a relaxing atmosphere.

Food not the warmest and not great taste,and staff stares at you eating. No really a traditional Chinese just plain easy dishes you can make at home. Not alot of variety,on menu they should serve dim sum dumpling ect udon noodles dishes not on menu neither. I'll stick to belfast I think. You feel rushed to leave. Staff are friendly though.

The food ,especially the beef and salty chicken is completely hard to chew.

Friendly staff beautiful food and a good selection of food

Always good never let's you down and staff very good and look after you.

Just chanced on this place on a Saturday evening and didn't expect such a fantastically tasty meal with great atmosphere, attentive staff and a lovely environment. A1! We will back ASAP.

Best Chinese restaurant around. Absolutely excellent.

Absolutely great food and service as usual. Thanks to Stanley and his lovely staff for a great wee night.

Amazing food ..amazing staff..and amazing whis

Fabulous food but they never answer the phone number on their website as it always goes to voicemail - like 50 times!! I actually went somewhere else in the end as the queue outside was 4 deep - out of sheer frustration. This happened me twice!!!☹☹☹

Amazing food and fantastic services from a really friendly staff and owner.

We were here for dinner at the weekend and were looking forward to it. The food didn't disappoint as always . They were quite busy although they were operating with less tables than usual. My only complaint was that the service was very slow but it wasn't a problem for us as we were in no hurry! Looking forward to the next visit.

Great Chinese Restaurant and Carry Out

Been going here for years, always great service and attention. Nothing to complain.

Lethal scran and service, yoop the wee Stanley

Food was OK customer service was bad i fell in restaurant and no staff ask if I was OK

Best Chinese in town great gin bar and whisky menu

The guys are always awesome. Great environment, great staff, great food, great prices. At work our team have had our Christmas dinner here 4 years in a row now - defo be 5 years next Christmas!

Oldest and Best Chinese in town for a sit in meal

Quiet night (a Tuesday) but very friendly staff helped us to enjoy the dining experience. First time there, so it was a bit of a punt. It was a birthday meal, so had to be special and it was! We had 3 courses, 2 starters and a main and every mouthful was superb. The special starters was different from other chinese restaurants and was delicious, but the duck pancakes was even better and I could have eaten twice as many but needed room for the main course. We had different meals but again the cooking was excellent and tasty. We will be going back, without doubt.

Fantastic meal, great service and atmosphere

Went for our 1st meal here to celebrate my birthday. The food was excellent, well cooked, beautifully served and piping hot. There are some of the standard dishes you expect in a Chinese restaurant but also some different dishes. I recommend the Heung's Sea Bass. Delicate flavour of ginger and perfectly cooked fish. The House Special starter sharing platter was just amazing, so tasty and lots of dips. There's no one rushing you to finish anything. We decided to have starters and then crispy duck before our mains. The staff were perfectly happy to give us a break between the duck and the mains. The staff are really friendly and happy to chat whilst checking everything is ok. Overall we had a lovely evening and will certainly be back again in 2020. Have already recommended the Go Sun to our neighbours as well.

Wanted to have dinner before a show in the nearby Town Hall. The place is nicely decorated and the staff pleasant and helpful. Very attentive. I loved the music track and the fact it was just at a nice level. Low enough so we could have a talk during dinner. We settled on 2 usual meals when in a Chinese establishment. I usually complain about portions being too small. Not here. It was quite filling. However I had ordered chips (as I usually do) but they were not very nice. The only other issue was the time taken to serve us. One starter and one meal. The place was not overly busy. But it took so long we didnt get the coffee(paid for) at the end due to the fact we had to leave to get into the show. We had left well over an hour for the meal? Still a nice place. i will get rice the next time.

Preferred Chinese restaurant in Ballymena. Good, consistent food and at a decent price. Nice to be able to pay with a card, unlike most Chinese restaurants. Haven't been to the sit in but the takeaway is relatively clean and the woman at the desk is always friendly. Can be very busy at the weekend so prepare to call in orders well in advance.

First visit here whilst working in Ballymena in October. Tuesday evening, restaurant was quiet,service was excellent and food was the same. I had beef & Blackbean sauce and my friend had salted chilli chicken. Food was piping hot and full of flavour. Very clean environment and guy who served us was very pleasant. Would definitely visit again.

Very tasty food! I used to go here all the time with my dad when I was a bit younger, and I absolutely loved it. Staff are extremely friendly and courteous.

Very tasty, takeaway always busy so patience needed as it can take a while to get your food. Worth the wait

amazing place amazing service and best of all the food is second to none best chinese by far

Food was beautiful. Staff excellent. Absolutely will be back

This place is really good it has great food it has better staff and they are reasonably quick

Great value with the early bird menu and always very tasty

Always consistently good food and friendly staff.

Buffet style lunch. Not overly impressed

This was the first Chinese Restaurant in Ballymena. It has been here for over 40 years and is really popular. We use the Restaurant and the Take away and both are excellent.

Thank you Go Sun , lovely early bird meal tonight good value and very tasty.

For award winning restaurant my experience here was not good. The food was bad very bland and not tasty. Expensive overrated and have tasted better takeaway food from Tescos. Unimpressed and won't be back to drink tap water

Had excellent meal. Service great. Always great reception from Stanley happy chap.

Good parking good food good everything. Well worth a visit. Good for disabled people.

Received a delivery not great lukewarm food really not enjoyable or edible

Had a lovely meal for my husbands birthday. Great food and great service as always.

Lovely food. Friendly staff. Reasonably priced

Super food, super service, friendly staff and great prices👍just love eating here! Good selection of Gins for those who like it😱

Excellent lunch time menu and very affordable.Service was professional and overall enjoyable lunch meal. Will visit again when in the area

Excellent food, excellent service.