Golden Palace in Aberdeen City

This place is a bit of a coin flip. The food is delicious but the menu can be deceiving. The staff seem a little inexperienced and could not tell me whether a food had any allergens. Warning: don’t buy the drinks as they are overpriced and taste watered-down. I have visited this place many times and I think this place is very nice, but you have to put aside its unreliability sometimes.

Servers were lovely and food came quickly, I hate leaving bad reviews but it really was quite gross and both felt a bit sick afterwards. Wont be back again.

Ordered takeaway £33 Spair ribs chicken fried rice chicken chow main chicken curry chips Curry very thin tasteless Not a lot of chicken in rice Chow main mostly vegetables tasteless The lot went into bin Won't use again

Famous floating chinese. Good food, reasonable prices

After so many nightmare takeaways, I bought a selection of food items from this takeaway without any expectations, but turns out the food was very tasty, rightly seasoned and right temperature too, even tho it was a bit of wait, it was worth it, thank you golden palace takeaway. Highly recommend

The place was quiet when my partner and I first went in but about 8 people came in not long after then about another 6. The staff were friendly and polite and kept asking if everything was ok with our meals so I would definitely go back another time

Very hard to communicate with waitress English very poor

All you can eat menu is excellent value for money and quite honestly not sure why anyone would choose the a la carte menu, as this way you can try as many options as you wish. Highly recommended are the peking duck with pancakes, the chicken satay on skewers (the sauce was very good), and the chicken kung po - which was excellent. Service a little hesitant due to language barriers but friendly nonetheless. Would return here in a flash, as it really was great value for money. I would also suggest being ready to order your next round of dishes when the current one arrives as the waiting in between can become a little annoying if you’re all hungry.

Absolutely distgusting , avoid at all cost , we spent £25 between 2 of us take away and we could eat any of it. No filling in the spring rolls, no chicken in the salt and pepper chicken and the chips look like they had been burnt several times Do not waste your hard earned money here !!!

service is terrible，rubbish food ，never visit again

My son and I ordered a takeaway away for what we hoped would be a special lunch. The salt and pepper chicken had practically no chicken. Seemed like just breadcrumbs. The sweet and sour ribs were congealed. The honey chill chicken disappointing. Very disappointed as it cost £30. I would have returned the food but it was not convenient to do so. :(

Came here for dinner on Sunday. The place was quite busy so it must be popular. The service was great. The food was delicious. I would highly recommend it if you like fresh cooked Chinese food.

Not a fan i'm afraid. Wont be ordering from here again. The chicken fried rice was bland and the prawn crackers were soft. Also didnt enjoy the smoke corn chicken or the hoisin sauce.

Total rip off, £82 for 3 little bowls of food. I will never go here again

Just wanted to let people know its a Rip Off Went for family meal.Turned out to be a disaster 4 adults Buffet meal 2 kids Was charged 1 age 7 £12 1age 5 5.99 just to sit on seats their policy even if they don't hav food which should be stated and then charged for ice cream for them Service was so poor.Food and Drink orders wrong numerous times Attitude of some of the staff was shocking Definitely won't be back

Went here tonight for a family meal and am totally disgusted with the service that was provided to us. Not only was the actual service terrible and we had to wait ages to order, they gave us wrong drinks, and wrong food numerous times that we didnt order. They also had the cheek to charge us £11.99 for 2 children that we advised was not eating, 1 due to severe food allergies, the response was whether they eat or not they will be charged just to sit at the table!!!! Shocked and can 100% say that will never go back there again.

First visit since venue changed from "The Donview" bar & restaurant to chinese restaurant and to be honest was really disappointed. Decor very boring & bland (looked in need of a clean). Was in with a large group of 20, over 3 tables and considering there were only 2 serving they were very quick & friendly, so no complaints on that score. unfortunately the food was at best OK but not great, most of it was pretty tastless (very salty as so thirsty all day). Was expecting it to be far better than it actually was. 😔

All you can eat but made to order. Very impressed with options especially appetisers. Would recommend especially if you're hungry!

Outstanding. Fresh and delicious food, lovely service and great value. My fave place to eat

Another return visit. Five of us,food was good, and the restaurant was busy. Service was a bit slower than previous visits. ‐------------- Nice food and good service. Returned for a meal in the restaurant. The all you can eat menu has plenty of choices and is good value at £22 per person. Just keep ordering until you have had enough and a good way to try different dishes. Drinks are extra. I thought the smoked shredded chicken and crispy duck were very nice. 2 sides to the menu and a couple of photos. The main menu looked good also.

What a fantastic place! Had the most delicious meal - fresh and beautifully flavoured. Very friendly service and great value. Thank you - we will be back!

The best chinese food The service is excellent, the quality of food is fresh and top tier, overall it is just outstanding

10/10 for this restaurant! Food was impressive, good portion sizes and staff were very friendly. Good value for money and probably one of the best places I’ve eaten in.

Great food. Not a huge menu but a good choice of classics and some specials Amazing staff. Reasonable price. Absolutely worth the 15 mile drive to go!

First visit but well impressed. Food quality was great and everything cooked from scratch. Staff were very good too. Menu was extensive

Our absolute favourite place to take away or eat in Chinese. In fact we won't go anywhere else. The food is fresh, hot and perfectly cooked.

Food was ok, but order once then they completely stayed away from our table and felt awkward to keep ordering things knowing it was an eat as much as you want. There was about 8 staff behind the bar doing nothing yet I have never seen a toilet so filthy in my life. If that's what the toilet looks like then I'd dread to see the kitchen. Plenty staff but standing doing nothing. That cobwebs have been there for years by the looks of it, spiders, mirrors smeared and thick with dust too. I'm surprised this has passed any inspection!

A little takeout to eat on the Riverside during our cycle

Amazing food , atmosphere and service. We travelled 40 minutes to eat here for my son’s birthday and will definitely be returning . Loved it!

The best Chinese we’ve had a year ago and been having since,take away or eating in , it’s the best food and service, absolutely beautiful dishes and a big smile from the owner.

They are so nice, courteous, very well versed in customer service. Their dishes match their service.

Best Chinese food I have tried in the area.

Always sweet customer service, and fresh food.

Food is always consistant and fairly price:)

The best food in the area. Taste better then any places around

Awesome hostesses treated us so kindly after we kept adding people to the party, awesome staff and restaurant in general, definitely a go to.

What an AMAZINGLY delicious and romantic place to eat! The food is so fabulous!

Every dish I have tried has been absolute perfection! The ambiance is warm and relaxing.

First half of the menu is classic British Chinese takeout style, second half is mainland Chinese style (particularly Sichuan). Food was good - particularly recommend the 麻辣香锅 (Fried Spicy Pot) and 酸汤肥牛米线 (Rice Noodle with Beef in Sour Soup). Takeaways arrived well-packaged, hot and fresh tasting.

I really like the Golden Palace in Aberdeen. The staff is friendly and provides great service. It's a great spot to hang out with friends and family. I always have a good time there!

We had heard some good things about this place beforehand, and our experience turned out to be quite enjoyable. We reserved a big table for 7 people, and they were really accommodating.

The food was really good with generous portions, and the staff were helpful.

Wonderful food, super friendly people and excellent service, with a great choice of dishes.

Delightful and delectable Asian cuisine! Prompt service provided with delicious Chinese dishes.

I visited the place by complete accident while walking in the area. The food was very average, as if it was cooked in a hurry, while there were no other customers in the restaurant apart from us at that moment. Few vegetables, mainly broccoli, mini corn, bamboo and some carrots. No onions or peppers. Chicken meat pale, bland and underseasoned. The waitress seemed to be scared, as if she was afraid of something (speaking English?). The bathroom hasn't been cleaned for a long time, a lot of old dirt and dust. Nice decor and that's all positives. Paid £13,90 for Chicken Chow Mein + Coke. I will not visit again.

Great food and staff really friendly and helpful.

Nice and clean restaurant, not too big and crowded so I can enjoy my food, very tasty food and affordable 👍

Best chinese in Aberdeen, portions are amazing, taste is phenomenal, i cannot recommend this place enough it is amazing

The best Chinese food I’ve tasted and I’ve tried lots!! Good size portions too. Will be back soon.

Went there last night and as usual had an amazing meal. All you can eat is a bargain at £22.99 and everything is cooked fresh to order, not sitting under a hot lamp like a buffet. Great way to experiment with dishes you may not usually order...and as for the mixed starter platter, WOW it's just too good! Great service and staff too, 10/10

Had an amazing family supper. Perfect table for chatting. Attentive & relaxd caring staff and delicious food. Highly recommend to others.

We came here on Sunday the place was really busy. The food was superb and I would recommend the hot pot and the chili beef. We will definitely come back again.

I tried this place for the first time tonight and the food was amazing. It was flavorful, fresh, well-prepared, and not heavy or greasy at all. I would definitely recommend it without any hesitation.

Top food, excellent host, great atmosphere. We love coming here!

Visited here with friends this evening and had a great time. The food and service were both amazing!

Definitely the top spot for Chinese cuisine in Aberdeen. The service and atmosphere are both outstanding. Would definitely come again.

First time trying here, went for the buffet option. The food was amazing so much to choose from. Service is great with the food brought to your table. Will definitely be back.

It's a fantastic spot in Aberdeen with friendly staff and delicious food. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area.

We had heard a few comments on how good this place was, our experience was very good. We booked a large table for 8, they were very accommodating

I came here Friday night. The place was buzzing with a great atmosphere. The food was excellent

Lovely staff & excellent food. Good selection of gluten free options for my partner. I would highly recommend a visit you won’t be disappointed

We enjoyed a very tasty lunch at a reasonable price with a decent portion size and all freshly cooked in good time. We will be going back again to sample other dishes.

Enjoyed the all you can eat price, it’s nice as the staff bring the food to you, which is different from other buffet’s where you have to collect it yourself which disrupts your meal and conversation. Very tasty

Very delicious Chinese food! What a pleasant surprise. I didn’t expect the taste to be so authentic and taste like home. The service is also very friendly and considerate

Best Chinese food I have tried in a long time. The portions very large and the price very reasonable. We will definitely be back.

I have tried all the items from the menu, and I will happily eat them all again!!!

Best Chinese food in Aberdeen. staff is lovely and offers good service for us. It’s a nice place to have a gathering with friends and family. Really enjoy it!

Fantastic, really delicious food including various vegan options, will definitely be returning! Great value too

I had a great experience at this restaurant. The food was fantastic and the service was top-notch. It was my first time there and everything was perfect. The portion sizes were generous and they had a wide selection of dishes. The place looked even better in person than in photos - cozy and modern, which was a nice touch on a cold day. I'll definitely be returning and I highly recommend it. It was a genuine and enjoyable experience.

The food here is wonderfully authentic, every dish was delicious, Can really recommend

Amazing place and always busy which says everything. Lovely little restaurant with exceptionally helpful staff - catered for two coeliacs brilliantly and with knowledge, which is typically difficult for Chinese style food. Great value as well!

Do yourself a favor and visit this lovely restaurant! The service is unmatched. The staff truly care about their customers. The food is absolutely amazing – everything we have tried has been incredible

All I can say is wow! Very authentic fantastic food! Service was great. Very polite

What a little gem..the food was so tasty with every mouthfull and pleasant staff..small restaurant so get booked..10/10

Excellent food, portions are pretty small but perfect as you will probably order multiple main dishes to try. Satay sauce is an absolute winner and the best i have tried. One criticism would be the staff just bring your food out and don't tell you which dish is which, so a bit on confusion when we were there as a party of 10. Will defo be back!!

Biggest issue is being given cold plates. Starters were lovely - quite a while to wait for our order to be taken for mains which came out minus the rice so another wait. I ate my main off the dish it was served on rather than transfer to another cold plate. Service not the best and as we were the only ones there it wasn’t really excusable. Also disappointed to find that they don’t serve wine by the glass.

This has been forth meal we have had deliverd from Golden Palace. We were very impressed until tonight. Food was tastless, young chow fried rice was big let down from previous, very little meat but plenty luncheon meat. Chichen Chow Mein was tasteless and greasy. Very dissapointed.

Very good and by the amount of Chinese people always here and the things on the menu that I imagine you normally only see in China like intestines etc got to be a good thing

I've been to the Golden Palace before under different guises, the latest being in 2023. I had communication issues then, because no member of staff speaks good English, which made the ordering process difficult. Since then I have the added issue of being told I have coeliac disease and so can't have gluten. I checked their website and there was clear reference to allergies so I mentioned this when booking online. I also mentioned this when selecting/ordering at the table but unfortunately the waiting staff had no idea what I was talking about. I had a real job trying to order anything and twice, having checked with the kitchen, the waiting staff returned to say that what they thought was gluten free actually wasn't. In the end I just had to do without a starter altogether. The food I did have was quite nice, though sightly pricey, but the prawn crackers were stale, they initially billed me for the wrong drink and they never provided my receipt with my change. Also, they have an offer of Eat All You Like for £22 but if like me, you happen to be a lone diner, you're not welcome to this. It's only for 2 or more people so that menu was unceremoniously removed from my table after I'd sat down, without any initial explanation. If they can offer that for 2 or more people then they can do it for 1 person. Other places do. The staff were pleasant enough but the communication issues are not great and it was an experience I wouldn't repeat, especially now as a coeliac. It's a shame because they were certainly busy but they need to sort out their issues for safety's sake. It's just not worth the gamble for coeliacs to eat here. My coeliac reactions are not nearly as severe as some people, though still must avoid gluten, but other folk could end up coming a cropper.

I went for a family meal with 5 people, lovely atmosphere, staff were very attentive and food was delicious! Will be going back, great deal ordering as much as you want off the menu per person for £22

authentic chinese/sze chuan food and great service 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Very delicious Chinese food! What a pleasant surprise. I didn’t expect the taste to be so authentic and taste like home. The service is also very friendly and considerate

Brilliant all you can eat options.

Enjoyed the all you can eat price, it’s nice as the staff bring the food to you, which is different from other buffet’s where you have to collect it yourself which disrupts your meal and conversation. Very tasty

Suppose at £21.99 or whatever it is you get what you pay for, last time I'll probably be going back. Staff were kind but manager needs retrained imo.

5/5. 4th time using, Golden Palace’s King prawn curry is amongst the best in Aberdeen. Yum

All you can eat order at your table buffet. First time at this restaurant but won't be the last. Excellent food and great service.

The food is good but the delivery is awful. The guy literally told me there’s no parking and I have to walk out to the street to get my food under this freezing cold weather!

Excellent food freshly prepared buffet style would highly recommend the penang curry !!!

I've never been here yet though I have passed by. I'll have to give it a try at some point.

Was here some time ago, but I didn't enjoy it. Lately, we went with friends to give them a second chance 😊 food was so fresh and quick cooked. Had from all you can eat menu 😋 even kids who are fussy eaters, where happy with the meal.

Stunning food ..full of flavour and 😍 recomend the traditional menu over all you can eat options.....

We came here Wednesday night. The food was really good. I would recommend the shredded chilli beef. The portion sizes were great. The service was fine. The prices are very reasonable. There is plenty of free parking outside. We will definitely come back again.

Not a fan. All 3 adults felt unwell the next day. Food wasn't fresh but reheated/cooked. Wouldn't go back.

Fantastic restaurant. Great selection of food that is delicious!!

The food was great! Not a fan of the sweet stuff so got a bit confused by the menu because few of the ones marked as spicy with the chillies on the side were sweet. But really great service. The place was clean and neat!

More by accident, I found this small Asian restaurant. The service was excellent and very friendly. The food was traditional Chinese food, but they also serve European style of you want to. You find a lot of different dishes in the menu, vegetarian but also duck, chicken, pork and beef. The beef was super soft, I liked it a lot, very delicious.

Would recommend. Staff were very friendly. Food was amazing. We had the buffet all you can eat. Was well presented there was 4 of us. Will go back soon

This place has been our favorite since its opened. Never disappoints.

Tried it once...food good..but atmosphere non existant...