Our go to for authentic Chinese dishes. So many great options. They have proper handmade dim sums and desserts/buns. Similar to what you can get if you're in China. True to the flavours and ingredients.
Always a good experience eating here.
Came for a hearty flat dinner on 3/3/19, and a lovely hearty dinner were we served! Definitely up there, unfortunately not comparable to places in Auckland, but for Dunedin it's not bad! Prices were average, similar to other Asian restaurants in town, and the portion sizes are also similar and standard to places such as chopsticks.
The quality was definitely there, it was less busy than chopsticks but I felt like this added quality to our order when they were busy preparing it in the kitchen! We
ordered quite a few items and the servers were very lovely and patient.
They also have a yum cha menu which is yummy and decent, second to Si Chuan 88, their menu is just not as extensive, but the quality is there!
Special pork chop 4/5
Perfect texture, sweet and tangy, soft to chew very special! Tastes just like your typical well done sweet and sour pork but with some bone!! Everyone enjoyed.
Sour fish soup 4/5
Very tender fish, great accompaniment choice with vermicelli. Mild flavor good soup.
Sizzling beef 3.5/5
Tender and Smokey but a bit on the salty side. Easy to chew and flavor is good. Good variety of vegetables.
Fried noodle 2.5/5
Just your average noodles nothing too special, typical not over the top oily savory taste.
Spare ribs 3/5
Bit dry but good to chew. Meat was a bit tough but the taste was not bad, also slightly crunchy exterior.
Beef brisket 5/5
Really tasty, recommend!! Good flavor and the meat is very tender with good ratio of fat to lean meat. Very saucy and was delicious!
Beans 2.5/5
Bit hard and not as tender as I've had at other restaurants but flavor was still good, slightly sweet but no wow factor.
Ma po tofu 4/5
Good tender tofu accompanied with bits of (pork?) meat and other vegetables, very saucey and quite delicious.
I very much recommend Golden Island! Tried the Prawn dumplings and Braised Pork Belly. Both were excellent. I'll definitely be back!
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