Golden Dragon Restaurant

Golden Dragon Restaurant

960 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012, United States

+1 213-626-2039

Chinese restaurant, Asian restaurant, Bar, Takeout restaurant
(1561)
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About This Place

Nestled in the vibrant heart of Los Angeles’ Chinatown, Golden Dragon Restaurant offers an authentic and satisfying Chinese dining experience that consistently delights both locals and visitors alike. Specializing in classic Chinese and Asian cuisine, this bustling eatery is known for its extensive menu featuring delicious dim sum, savory BBQ pork, and comforting house specialties such as their renowned wonton soup and crab meat with fish maw soup.

The moment you step inside Golden Dragon, you’re embraced by a warm and inviting atmosphere, perfect for gatherings with family and friends. The lively chatter and cozy environment create the ideal backdrop for savoring their generous portions of signature dishes like the tangy Tangerine Chicken, tender Mongolian Beef, and the aromatic Beef Chow Fun served dry style. Each bite bursts with authentic flavors, crafted to satisfy cravings for genuine Chinese fare.

Dim sum lovers will find themselves spoiled for choice with favorites like crystal-wrapped shrimp (Har Gao), shrimp and pork dumplings (Siu Mai), and crispy egg rolls. The dim sum here is not only prized for its variety but also for its excellent value, especially during weekday hours when selections are more affordably priced. Complement your meal with classic beverages such as fragrant hot tea or a refreshing Thai iced tea to round out the experience.

Vegetarian options are thoughtfully included, ranging from the lustrous Chinese broccoli with oyster sauce to the spicy and tender eggplant Szechuan style and Buddha’s Feast, which offers a medley of seasonal vegetables. The kitchen’s skillful balance of savory, sweet, and spicy elements ensures that every palate leaves thoroughly satisfied.

Golden Dragon’s reputation is evident in the many returning patrons who praise the restaurant for its consistently tasty food, friendly service, and lively ambiance. While lunch hours can be busy, walk-in diners are often accommodated, reflecting the restaurant’s steady popularity and welcoming nature.

Whether you’re craving comforting sticky rice or the velvety walnut shrimp, Golden Dragon provides an approachable yet authentic taste of Chinese cuisine at reasonable prices. It’s a top choice for those seeking genuine flavors in a cheerful, unpretentious setting—making every meal here not just dining, but a heartfelt experience.

Service options
Delivery Takeaway Dine-in
Highlights
Fast service Great tea selection Serves local specialty
Popular for
Breakfast Lunch Dinner Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Comfort food Private dining room Quick bite Small plates Spirits Wine
Dining options
Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating Table service
Amenities
Bar on site Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual Historic
Crowd
Family friendly Groups Locals Tourists
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments
Children
Good for kids High chairs
Parking
Free of charge street parking On-site parking Parking Valet parking

Opening Hours

  • Monday
    08:30 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Tuesday
    08:30 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Wednesday
    08:30 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Thursday
    08:30 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Friday
    08:30 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Saturday
    08:30 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Sunday
    08:30 AM - 09:00 PM

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Visitor Reviews

  • eric bui
    3 week ago

    Nice place in town. I enjoyed my dimsum last time. This time i ordered set menu. Awesome chinese food in china town LA. A bit crowded on lunch time. Still have table for walk in. Warmly atmosphere, Easey talk together.

  • tiomi
    1 month ago

    Golden Dragon is my #1 go-to Chinese restaurant. I’ve visited more than 10 times over the past two years, and every single time, the food has been consistently excellent. The flavors are always impressive, and the portions are very generous for the price. All the staff are friendly, and the atmosphere is warm and pleasant. My personal favorite dishes are the Siu Mai, Sweet and Sour Pork, and Shrimp Fried Rice. Adding chili oil to the fried rice really takes it to the next level. They also serve oolong tea throughout the meal, which I found really helpful for digestion. I hope everyone gets to enjoy these dishes, and I truly wish Golden Dragon continued success in the future.

  • Amit Nadig
    1 month ago

    Good quantity for the price of the food. You can get two dishes like fried rice and a side and easily split between 2 people. Good atmosphere, moderately good service but friendly staff. Food taste and quality is a bit underwhelming, fried rice was quite oily. All in all good restaurant.

  • Benjamín Oviedo
    2 month ago

    We came specifically to try the food here and it was very good! If you come from China you will give it probably a 6/10 but compared to what it’s available in the states you can expect a nice and enjoyable meal! 10/10. The service was fast and efficient and we enjoy how the people around us seemed to also be having a great time! We for sure will come back! Shout out to the porridge which was my first and it was delicious!

  • Anna Ng
    3 month ago

    Everything here was pretty cheap in terms of their dim sum! Items are priced from A, B, C and D. It’s a better deal when you go on a weekday because items from A-C are only $4.80 and D items are $7.50. On weekends or holidays, A items are $4.80; B items are $5.50; C items are $6.50; and D items are $7.50. We ordered 10 A items, 1 D item and a drink which only came out to $59.95 before tips! We were so shocked at how cheap it was as dim sum can normally go up to $100 for 2 people (at least with the amount we usually order lol). Now for the flavor, everything was average. My favorite items were their dim sum and the steamed tofu skin rolls. If I want something inexpensive though and a quick dim sum meal, I’d totally come back to here. The staff were also super kind and it felt homey in an unfamiliar city~

  • Hannah Chapman
    3 month ago

    Tried this place for the first time yesterday (Christmas) and woweeeee it was FIRE, delicious, yummy all the things. We tried the following dishes: 1. Tangerine Chicken 2. Beef Chow Mein 3. Walnut Shrimp For two people it was more than enough food and everything was SO GOOD. The tangerine chicken was crunchy, chewy, and sweet/sourish. The beef chow mein was salty and hot but not spicy, and the walnut shrimp was fried to perfection. The service was a bit slow but it was Xmas so everyone and their mom decided to pop in (us included) without a reservation. It’s to be expected. Wait staff was kind!

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