Golden Dragon in City of London, Westminster

Service charge nearly £10 very slow writing bad service food was not very good just trying to rip off tourist

For some of us Asian we cannot go on a holiday without having some Chinese food for too long. The food here is excellent and we visited twice to eat. Will visit again if we are back in London.

Fabulous food - shredded duck pancakes delicious

Mediocre food, on top of that, they are very racist, if you are not local, they preasure you to spend all your money or they ask you to leave. I saw how different they treated the londoners. They are greedy and with no work ethic. Horrible experience.

Being regulars at the Colindale branch we were disappointed. There is less space here and this had repercussions when it proved difficult for servers to place dishes on the already-crowded table-top. There were spills of hot tea and it was hard for us diners to access the dishes and accompaniments when too many dishes arrived at the same time, despite efforts made during ordering to have some separation of courses. Overall, the food and service was no better than average.

Very good authentic dim sum. I have been coming here for years and the quality is pretty consistent. Can be a bit of a wait on weekends but they have 2 big floors so the wait is usually not too bad. The only thing is the service which can be hit or miss. They are usually friendly but on the last visit they would not let me and my partner switch to a bigger table. We ordered a few dim sum dishes which was very cramped to have everything on the table. The waitress did not allow us to switch tables even though there were a few bigger empty tables next to us available.

Visited this restaurant yesterday in Chinatown with my mum and sister, and unfortunately, it was a disappointing experience. From the moment we arrived, we were directed to sit outside without being asked our preference. We didn’t make a fuss at the time, but it felt dismissive, especially when we later saw others comfortably seated inside. Service was noticeably poor. Food took ages to arrive, and dishes came out in fragments — rice and dumplings were served first and turned cold by the time the meat arrived. The tablecloth looked old and stained, which added to the lack of care. When we went to pay, the card machine couldn’t get a signal outside, so we were asked to come inside , and to our surprise, the inside seating area was filled, and notably, all of those seated inside were white. As Black guests, we couldn’t help but feel that our treatment was different, and it left a sour taste in what should have been a lovely family outing. We won’t be returning. All guests should be treated with equal respect and comfort, regardless of race or background.

When we arrived at the restaurant, we could see a bustling happy ground floor space. Unfortunately we were ushered upstairs (even though there were free tables downstairs) which was a very different space. Very very tired looking, cramped tables, poor decor and harsh lighting. More of a canteen than a restaurant. Service was awful, table was awful and food no better than my local takeaway.

It did not meet my expectations

Recommended by a friend, I went to this Chinese restaurant with my five family members for dinner at 12 noon on weekdays. Although the store is a bit old, it is overall clean and the environment is acceptable. The crowd flow was moderate at that time, and although you had to go up to the first floor to be seated, the venue was not yet fully occupied. Dishes ordered that day include carrot cake, chicken feet and pork ribs rice, vegetarian rice rolls, fried rice noodles, barbecued pork belly, beef balls, lotus seed paste, fresh bamboo rolls, siomai, and stir-fried sand tea beef rice noodles. The dim sum is generally of good quality and tastes good, and some, such as barbecued pork belly and siu mai, are even more Hong Kong-style. However, the dry fried rice noodles are not the traditional Hong Kong style. Instead, they add a thicker Sha Cha sauce, which is a bit spicy and has just the right amount of beef. The spiciness level of this dish is not indicated on the menu, so it may not be very friendly to those who don’t like spicy food. In addition, the pho itself is sticky and tough, and the flavor is slightly different from Hong Kong-style smoothness, but it is still acceptable. Overall, the food in this restaurant is delicious, but individual dishes could use more explanation to enhance the dining experience.

Fue por la noche después del horario estelar, así que no estaba tan ocupado. La comida era buena y deliciosa. Recomendaría a otros cuando en para un poco de comida china!

Don't understand why this place only has a 3.8 rating. Most of the reviews/ratings I've read are accurate, however. What this place most certainly is not is a tourist trap. It was full on a Saturday lunchtime, and the majority of patrons were clearly not tourists. I have not eaten much in Chinatown in recent years but I'd be very surprised if there were many better restaurants. The dimsum is outstanding. Best I've had in a long time and compares favorably with much pricier restaurants. Admittedly I didn't try any meat or duck but the crispy pork belly (on the next table) looked delicious. Will definitely order it next time. Service is quick and efficient, as it should be (if you actually want an authentic Hong Kong style experience).

It was a bit of a gamble choosing a restaurant at Chinatown given the array of options and our budget. The food here was very authentic and delicious! We ordered the sizzling sweet and sour beef tenderloin, along with the mixed veggies. The staff were also very welcoming and friendly, and they attentively handled all our requests. The restaurant was bustling, with a line forming outside as we were leaving. Definitely recommended if you’re craving some Chinese food!

Popular for lunch time dim sum, so be prepared to queue. It will be especially popular around Chinese New Year as one of the main big restaurants in the middle of Chinatown. Of course given the location it gets a lot of tourists, but wouldn't necessarily consider it to be a tourist trap. We came on a bank holiday Monday in April for yum cha and had cheung fun, taro croquettes, xiao long bao, dumplings with peanuts, bean curd and stuffed tofu with jasmine tea. People otherwise come for the Peking duck and roast pork. Total bill came to just under £68 including service charge. Follow here and the IG link in profile for more travel and food and drink tips, ideas and reviews!

Chinese food as it should be. Eating with a knife and fork, service good, very helpful, explaining the menu and the customs

Went there for dinner and got a table without prior reservation. Food arrived within a few minutes - too quickly for everything to have been freshly prepared. Sweet and sour chicken with fried rice and sweet and sour pork with rice were ordered. Portions were OK. Service very friendly. Ambiance: the carpets are no longer up to date as they are extremely difficult to keep clean given the number of visitors.

Very good place, good flavor, good portions, and very good food, according to my daughter

This is probably the finest restaurant in Chinatown. From the minute we walked in, the welcome was very warm and friendly. Six of us were seated promptly and served very efficiently. Great food and great staff.

They have a dim sum I love very much. The queue can be long.

We went there after all day in London for dinner. As soon as we told them our son is allergic to peanut. They asked us to leave. Worst restaurant I have ever been.

The dim sum is delicious and the service is good. I drank tea for 2 days in a row. Rice rolls, barbecued pork, roasted pork, egg tarts

Rude and unfriendly employees. They would send the customer out quickly. Food was reheated and made the day before

Empregados rudes e sem simpatia Vingam entregar a Conta sem o cliente solicitar. Comida requentada. Empregado a dormir na despensa ao pé da casa de banho dos homens

Had a really nice dinner here with family before a show in the West End. The food was great and the team were really friendly and helpful.

DIM SUM FIR THE WIN. cut above everything around it. Okay Royal China is next door but above all the others. Mega Respect for making kick ass dum sum and quick with best service

Very good restaurant, well priced and tasty meals! The bathroom was not very clean, but the service and food were all good! One of the recommended ones in chinatown!

I asked if I could use the bathroom if I payed. A woman laughed in my face and shouted something to another woman in front of the neighbouring restaurant. Then she told me not to stand in front of her restaurant and go to the other side of the street.

Good quality and taste, reasonably precise for London too

Tuvimos una comida encantadora aquí. Nunca he estado antes y acaba de elegir este restaurante de los muchos restaurantes en la ciudad de China. El servicio fue rápido y amable. Precios razonables y la comida excelente. ¡Solo perdimos una estrella mientras el personal seguía quitando platos vacíos mientras otros seguían comiendo!

Came here on a Sunday and had the most amazing service from Jackie! The food was great, unfortunately there was so much we wanted to try and not enough time (or tummy room) so we will definitely have to come back 😊 Despite it being busy, no one made you rush to leave or hurry up, and everyone was very attentive, although I will comment that it can be intense if you dont like crowds or noise. I absolutely loved the crispy duck (and the runny lotus buns) and thanks to Jackie for her excellent service :)

Tiger prawns are good, but served head-on. Pan fried noodles with bean sprouts and onion are very good. Crab soups are very good as well.

One of the best in China Town, traditional deco, quality food, the roast is amazing!

We have been there today very first time , the restaurant are looking clean.but not happy whit the food . Very disappointed it’s very salty and very oily, the crispy pork is full of fat even no meat. We can even eat. When we let them know they are not happy to us. the woman come to our table and act emotion damaged .the end we won’t give the service charge at all.

The dim sum is okay, the fried river braised rice will give you a salty taste, there is no loss if you don’t eat it

Great food, fast service, maaaany chinese eat there so u know its good. There is usually a q outside, so book ahead.

This is my go to place for siu aap (Cantonese roast duck). Its always delicious and very fragrant ✨

Good restaurant and good quality food.The service was fast and overall we had a nice dinner. One of the best restaurants in China town

Half decent. Food was okay. Cost not too bad.

A popular spot in Chinatown for Chinese food, mainly Cantonese. The dining room is extremely noisy; it's hard to hear each other. The service is efficient, and the food is served fairly quickly and without any hassle. The dim sum is quite popular, as is the roast duck, which is super tender and juicy. The prices are very reasonable, with the added 12.5% ​​service charge. After 12 PM, there's often a line outside.

This is by far the best dim sum I have ever eaten in Chinatown.

Terrible Food! They stand on top of you to order, act rudely and bring the bill event before you end the meal. Don’t know if it was racist but avoid this restaurant. Food was below average anyway.

For a buffet chinese, it was a very nice experience. Waitress were very polite and the were running around making sure all the tables are clean and all the customers are served. Really nice place

Bad food, terrible service, racist service, I barely finished eating and they already came with the bill.

Beautiful place, we went with friends!!! We ordered several dishes and shared them to try!! Everything was exquisite, the service was good!! I will return

Good and cheap restaurant (15 Pounds all you can eat)...

Excellent meal on a busy Saturday evening. Full restaurant but only a could have minutes wait. No rushing us. Great set menus and Vegetarian choice.

We came about 3 years ago and it was excellent but it has now changed and is acceptable but mediocre

Food is good, but staff is very rude. they want you to order and leave as quick as possible

The food was surprisingly great. But service was slow

The most rude stuff I have ever encountered. Bland food.

We had awesome dim sum again. Still an amazing place. And the service is always very good, fun, and considerate.

The price-quality ratio is probably average. We didn't have much time to look for a restaurant, but we will definitely make room for it next time or have a meal somewhere in the kiosk, which is really good there.

I tried duck and crispy pork at Golden Dragon in Chinatown London - and it was excellent! Crispy, juicy and tastes great. Plus filling and delicious. Unfortunately the wonton soup was very poor.

Great food - authentic Chinese banquet for two

Good food, quick service… not much more to ask for! I’ve been here for dinner and dim sum, and I would recommend both. Menu is huge so everyone can easily find what they’re looking for. The Har Gow is good and came out piping hot. Loved the crispy chilli beef. Chow Fun noodles were the star of the evening. Can never go wrong with Cha siu bao

Very tasty food, very kindly and helpful waiters.

Carísimo , calidad penosa te cobrará de más, no corresponde la publicidad de la entrada con la realidad . Un engaño, 4 libras por una salsa agridulce ( quechup ). Comida fría y servicio penoso

I don’t understand the negative reviews. This is a traditional, no-nonsense establishment that doesn’t operate like a tourist trap. Portions are large, prices are fair, no nickel-and-diming or shenanigans. The roast duck is really well done! The atmosphere is calm and cosy—as if one entered a different realm. Highly recommended!

My favourite chinese restaurant in china town. Been coming for almost 20 years and service is always impecable, food is always excellent. If you want a good quality clean place visit them.

The owner is very racist, if you are not from London, save yourself some trouble. We were preasured to eat fast, pay and leave, the owner kept looking at our table, talking to their employees in chinese, asking us multiple times to order more food. Horrible experience.

I've eaten here several times. Although busy, I've never not gotten a table. The food is very good. Although not the cheapest nearby, the quality is better than some of the cheaper restaurants I've tried in the area. I like the atmosphere in there, and the staff are always friendly and quick to serve

The food is really good In the heart of China town It isn't fine dining - but clean They do fast turnarounds

busy, fun and lively, tasty food.

Qué experiencia tan rara. Cuando nosotros (un par) llegamos el camarero gritó ”hay aseo de señoras por allí!” tres veces... Bien, pero no pedí eso... estábamos sentados en medio de la zona de comedor ruidoso en una mesa redonda muy grande. La mesa era tan grande y ruidosa que era casi imposible tener una discusión. El servicio no era bueno, el personal parecía que se ven obligados a trabajar allí. Sin sonrisas, sin gestos educados. El arroz con pollo frito era totalmente insípido, lo mismo que el pato asado. No puedo recomendar el lugar para la cena al menos.

Excellent food good prices plenty on your plate

Roast duck and XO Turnip cake were nice. We had other dim sum items and most disappointing were xiao long bao, fried dough in rice flour roll, bbq pork pastry and chicken feet. Will not go back again. Definitely not worth the price

La comida es buena, pero el servicio no era genial. Teníamos una selección de platos dim sum que eran realmente auténticos y sabrosos. Volveríamos otra vez.

11 of us went the service was great and the food matched it

We went at night with my friends and the waiting times are very long, we only ordered starters to share and instead of arriving all together they brought them one by one, the service is average and the prices are typical for the area.

Not the best and not the worse but could be better. Very much in and out place. Everything is cheap

Food was cold, table was dirty/not cleaned. Staff unfriendly and not very motivated. There were garbage bags and trash everywhere in the restaurant.

Nostalgic experience from a time living in china. Food was very good, gong bao ji ding not quite right though. I ordered a coke which never came because the waitress ended her shift shortly after ordering.

Excellent Dim Sum and Crispy beef we saw an order of 7 roast whole pigs being collected looked so delicious, and you can order them

Wow honestly. Without being fusy. And thinking you can do better. That's the place to have great time

It wasn't the first time we have been here as the food is extremely tasty bu this time we had an exceptional service from Lore. She is very knowledgeable with the food and very kind and superb service. We now have another reason to visit here more often. Thank you very much Lore

I had bad experience with the chicken order was very hard and very dry

We didn't like the food, nothing to do with the price-to-price ratio, food is expensive for what it is, I won't repeat it

We( my FWC lung fu club) had The Chinese NY party in this restaurant and everything was amazing. The food is fantastic. Ill recommend.

I had gone twice there and the food was good, but last time I went with my kids and when I commented the youngest one is allergic to walnuts we were asked to leave the restaurant as the responsible person said all their food might be contaminated with it. It is the first time this happens to us and this leaves doubts about the hygiene of their kitchen and the manners of their staff. Will not be back and of course a no go for allergics.

We were served frozen food which is unacceptable. Service wasn’t good, not a smile… Apart from the frozen food, the rest of the food was alright, wouldn’t go back.

Very busy restaurant in China town central London. I'd have no issues in returning for more.

Most authenic Dim Sum I’ve had in England. Don’t expect super attentive service though as it’s how it is traditionally. Please try their chinese tea rather than beer/coke!

Tuvimos un almuerzo agradable aquí. El restaurante estaba muy ocupado, pero aún así logró entregar comida a tiempo. El pato crujiente asado estaba bueno, así como los char siu baos. El té de jazmín es de buena calidad. Los sabores eran auténticos. Los baños estaban limpios, lo que es una ventaja en Chinatown. No aceptan reservas, pero no esperamos tanto para una mesa de 10.

Very good chinese, with delicious food, quite expensive though

Lovely food. Food came at different times. Add a service chg of 12.5% to your bill. Toilets on 1st floor.

We had dinner there just on the Lunar New Year holiday and it was already late. The restaurant was a little crowded and noisy but it’s holiday ambiance. I kindly like it. Service was really fast and nice. Food is ok. Our roasted pork is really juicy and flavored. We also had the fried duck with pan cake. Good as well. Egg fried rice was a little bit hard. For westerner, it’s a very good restaurant at China Town. For asian, it’s accpetable good. Do not expect food and service as same as at our home country. I noticed the staff was a little bit disappointed at first when I only ordered 1 roasted pork and 2 egg fried rice for 2 person, just to try how their food first. Latter when I order more, she is more relaxed. It’s China Town in London.

Yeah, nop not for me. I didn't really enjoy the food as I found it pretty tasteless. The service was good and the portions were big. The place was crammed and loud. The prices were normal.

A busy restaurant in the heart of Chinatown. A table for two was quickly found. A very comprehensive set of menus was brought to the table. We had an exciting meal, picking a wide range of dishes and enjoying them all. Happy to recommend the Golden Dragon in the heart of Chinatown.

We (our family) had an exceptional dining experience, sampling dishes such as roasted duck, roasted pork belly, ribs, and beef in black pepper sauce. Each dish was prepared to perfection, with juicy pork and crisp duck standing out in particular. The staff were friendly and attentive, ensuring our visit was enjoyable. The restaurant was only half full when we visited, which made for a pleasant dining atmosphere. However, I can imagine it might get a bit crowded and noisy when fully occupied. Overall, it was a delightful meal and experience."

Food was great. Some of the Waiting staff are a bit unfriendly. Food is authentic and there were plenty of Chinese people eating there which is always a.good sign

2024 Christmas Eve dinner, the food was good, the service was good, but the environment was not good, but I was still satisfied. . .

Ordered some simple dim sum to dine with a friend and can feel the atmosphere was pleasant although towards the end it felt we couldn’t sat too long as we needed to leave for the next customers. Queues were everywhere for this. However, I think overall it’s decent restaurant.

We arrived and whilst they were very busy they seated us upstairs within 10 minutes. Very popular and we can see why. The food was delicious, both dults had Kung Po Chicken, egg fried rice and boiled rice, only thing is we would of liked these to be hotter in temperature as best served hot. Our Son loves Aromatic Duck, so he had a half duck as his main meal with the rices and he loved it! Drinks pricey but we are in London! 2 x Mains 1 x Half duck and 2 x Rices with drinks cost us £73.00 - included service charge a bit high and we were considering adjusting as was at our discretion.

Not even seated ,because came alone. Bad service.

Golden Dragon is one of the few English Restaurants we found that can accommodate big groups. They're a miracle worker in London where large numbers of diners get a surcharge. The food portions are so big. You can definitely save the rest of your food for takeaway. Servers were super friendly and efficient! The stairs to the toilets downstairs could be a bit scary, but the toilets are SUPER CLEAN which I appreciate

I liked the menu for 2 to 27 pounds I had difficulty finishing the dishes but it was very good

Unfriendly service, even before we finished eating, a woman with a bob haircut placed a card reader on the table and waited for us to pay. Shortly after, a second server arrived, wanting to reset the table. Although we were still eating, she stood by the table and stared at us – even though only about half of the (4-seat) tables were occupied. The hours after the meal were spent visiting various toilets in central London; at home, we discovered that we had consumed food contaminated with viruses. I won't be coming back here...

Low star rating to draw attention to the poor food labelling. The restaurant uses peanut oil in all its cooking and the menu doesn't mention prawns as a major ingredient in their "crab and pork" dimsum. Avoid if you have any concerns about what you eat.

This is the place we visit every time we come to London. The food is of average quality, the service is so-so, they add a 12.5% ​​service fee to the bill. There are always a lot of people there, we have never had any stomach problems, maybe that's why we keep coming back. Don't expect any unique taste sensations. The food is simply warm :-).

We had a really poor experience here. Our order was completely wrong, and when we pointed it out, there was no apology or effort to fix the mistake. The staff seemed uninterested in resolving the issue, which made the experience even worse. The lack of attention to detail and poor customer service left us very disappointed. We won’t be coming back.