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Golden Dragon - Reviews

822 Washington St, 94113 San Francisco
All reviews at a glance
72

Reviews

45.8%

Satisfaction

31

negative

8

neutral

33

positive

What people say about Golden Dragon

Price per Person
  • $31–$40
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Frédéric H.
Review date: 03/07/2025
8
Delicious Chinese Food, Pleasant Atmosphere
My experience at this restaurant was very positive. The Chinese cuisine was delicious, and all our dishes were well-prepared. Unlike some other Asian restaurants, the food was not greasy. The atmosphere was pleasant, and the service was correct. I would recommend this place for its good food and nice ambiance.
  • Chinese cuisine9
  • dishes8
  • food8
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Tourist Experience
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Bijan M.
Review date: 03/05/2025
8
Lively Chinatown Spot with Abundant Food Choices
My experience at this restaurant was lively and the location in the heart of Chinatown was excellent. Overall, the food was good and the choices were abundant.
  • food8
  • choices8
Price per Person
  • $41–$50
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Mark O.
Review date: 01/20/2025
8
Good Chinese Food, Excellent Duck
My experience at this typical Chinese restaurant was good. The Peking duck was excellent, and the yang chow fried rice was also good. However, the sweet and sour pork was just okay, and the egg drop soup lacked spices. We were seated immediately, and the food arrived without much waiting. Overall, a positive dining experience with standout dishes.
  • Peking duck10
  • yang chow fried rice8
  • sweet and sour pork6
  • egg drop soup4
Price per Person
  • $41–$50
Visit Type
  • Tourist Experience
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Breakfast
Noise Level
  • Loud
새기다
Review date: 10/28/2024
1
Extremely Loud, Poor Hygiene, Aggressive Service
The restaurant was 99% filled with Chinese customers, making it incredibly noisy. It was impossible to have a conversation with my companions. The overall hygiene was poor. Go if you want to experience a Chinese local restaurant atmosphere. During the meal, my ears were bleeding, so I didn't leave a tip. The employee then glared at me and repeatedly asked 'No tip? No tip? No tip? ' with an aggressive stare.
  • noise level1
  • hygiene2
  • service1
Price per Person
  • $41–$50
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
YS Z.
Review date: 07/12/2024
8
Great Food, Not So Fancy Atmosphere
My experience at this restaurant was a mixed bag. While the environment wasn't fancy, the food truly delivered on taste. We had a small group dinner and ordered four dishes. The Roasted duck and fry rice were highly recommended and absolutely delicious. However, the Mapo tofu and garlic stir fry vegetables were just okay, a bit disappointing. I was also a bit let down that they served tea bags instead of loose leaf tea. On the plus side, the portion sizes were generous and the prices were reasonable.
  • food taste8
  • Roasted duck9
  • fry rice9
  • environment1
  • tea bags4
Visit Type
  • Tourist Experience
Group Type
  • Friends
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Noise Level
  • Loud
Sona B.
Review date: 07/03/2023
1
Worst Service and Experience Ever
My experience at this restaurant was the worst I've ever had. The waiters were inattentive, failing to listen to our order and even offering us food from other tables. While the food itself was just 'ok', the service issues continued with an attempt to charge us an extra $80 for items we didn't order or consume. The final straw was being pressured to leave a tip, which is unheard of. The atmosphere was also terribly noisy, making conversation impossible, and the bathrooms were unpleasant. I strongly advise against visiting, especially if you don't speak Chinese.
  • food5
  • service1
  • waiters1
  • charge1
Price per Person
  • $31–$40
Visit Type
  • Tourist Experience
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Thomas G.
Review date: 06/11/2023
2
Unpleasant Tip Request and Mediocre Experience
My experience at this restaurant was disappointing. The waitress actually asked us for a $30 dollar tip in cash, which is not how tipping should work, as it's meant for outstanding service and up to the customer's discretion. The food was just okay, nothing special, and the service was not too friendly. I would not recommend this restaurant. This was in October of 2022 when we visited China Town.
  • food5
  • tip1
  • service3
Visit Type
  • Tourist Experience
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Kai C.
Review date: 12/04/2022
7
Local Favorite with Golden Decor
My experience at this restaurant was that it appears to be a local favorite. When you walk in, it takes you to a world away, somewhere in Asia. The food was decent, and the service was good. The decor is very golden. It was a little disappointing that they charge tea per person when most places offer it while you look through the menu. I would give this place a try if you're in Chinatown 🥳. (Hope they will stop charging tea for its patrons soon 🤞🏼)
  • food7
  • service8
  • decor8
  • tea per person4
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Family Dinner
Group Type
  • Family
Group Size
  • Small Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Derek B.
Review date: 11/18/2022
8
Good Chinese Food, Friendly Service
My experience at this restaurant was positive. The Chinese food was good, and thankfully, it wasn't overly greasy, which prevented any stomach discomfort. The server was particularly friendly to my child, even when she made a mess, which was appreciated. Despite the mess, the server insisted on cleaning it up, and we were able to pay and leave. The vegetarian options are available if you ask, with the mapo tofu being a notable dish.
  • Chinese food8
  • server9
  • vegetarian options6
  • greasy4
Price per Person
  • $41–$50
Visit Type
  • Casual Outing
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Jasmin H.
Review date: 08/31/2022
5
Mixed Experience: Tasty Food, Poor Service
My experience at the restaurant was a mix of good and bad. The prices on the menus were incorrect, which was a bit misleading. My food arrived only lukewarm, which was disappointing. The staff were unfriendly, and I was quite taken aback to see dead fish in the aquarium. To make matters worse, the staff were eating while guests were also dining, and I could hear loud smacking sounds. Despite these issues, the food itself was delicious.
  • food taste8
  • prices on menus2
  • food temperature3
  • staff2

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