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Golden Dragon Restaurant
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Golden Dragon Restaurant
8.3
A spacious, long-running Chinatown banquet-style Cantonese spot with reliable dim sum and seafood, especially lively on weekends. The menu leans traditional—plenty of dumplings, rolls, and baked pastries—served in a classic dining-room setting that suits big groups. It’s less about trendiness and more about steady, familiar yum cha.
Must-Try Dishes:
Shrimp Rice Noodle Rolls (cheung fun), Pork Shumai, Egg Custard Tarts
Scores:
Value: 7.8
Service: 7.4
Consistency: 8.5
Food Quality: 8.4
Atmosphere: 7.2
Cultural Relevance: 8.3
What makes it special: One of Chinatown’s enduring large-room dim sum anchors.
Who should go: Families and groups wanting seated dim sum.
When to visit: Weekend brunch for full yum cha energy.
What to order: Cheung fun, shumai, custard tarts.
Insider tip: Aim for earlier brunch to avoid banquet rush.
Golden Dragon Restaurant
7.8
A longtime Chinatown banquet landmark known for classic Cantonese seafood and dim sum in a chandeliered dining hall. Its banquet facilities and multiple rooms make it a go-to for big family gatherings where traditional dishes and nostalgia take center stage.
Must-Try Dishes:
Dim Sum Assortment, BBQ Pork Cheung Fun, House Wonton Soup
Scores:
Value: 8.1
Service: 7.2
Consistency: 7.6
Food Quality: 7.9
Atmosphere: 8.4
Cultural Relevance: 8.6
What makes it special: Historic dim-sum banquet house with private event rooms.
Who should go: Large families and celebration groups.
When to visit: Late morning for peak dim sum.
What to order: Dim sum carts, cheung fun, wonton soup.
Insider tip: Call ahead to secure a banquet room on weekends.