Dim sum is always great. Ambiance, no review as I always do take out. Service is always good but could do better. The last take out I had was Sunday/Mother's Day, I've never seen the waiting area that crowded; they missed two items from my order and I told them & they added & gave me one wrong item but it was good anyway. They gave me Beef Balls instead if Beef Rolls. Craving for dimsum? This is the best place in CTown.

When I go to or through Los Angeles Golden Dragon is a stop I like to make.  After my parents and brother moved from China to San Diego there were no places in San Diego to get dim sum.  Fortunately the drive to Los Angeles wasn't bad.  Golden Dragon was one of their favorite spots to get dim sum.  Much has changed since our first visit in the 1970's but the Golden Dragon is still here. Siu mei had a mild flavored won ton wrapper and a mix of pork and shrimp as the filling.  Loved the flavors. Baked bbq pork bun had a sweet honey glaze on top and inside was delicious bbq pork filling.  Very good. Egg roll was crunchy on the outside and the filling full of veggies.  Good. Bbq pork pan fried noodles had crunchy egg noodles and I loved the egg based flavor.  Bbq pork was tender and full of 5 spice powder based flavor.  Bok choy was fresh and crisp with an earthy flavor.  Mushrooms had a nice flavor.  The brown sauce that covered the noodles had a delicious flavor.  This is one of my favorite bbq pan fried noodle dishes. Chinatown has changed alot since I visited with my parents but I'm glad the Golden Dragon is still here. Golden Dragon was our 1st stop on our Spring 2024 road trip to Yosemite + King's Canyon National Parks.

Came here with my friend to try the dim sum. We ordered porridge, pork siomai, chicken feet, pork ribs and jelly mango with coconut milk for dessert. Everything was delicious and the price was decent. We didn't order much but we got full and wasn't able to finish All the food, so we ended up taking them to go. There is a valet parking in the back, no charge for the first 2 hours, just tip, and if you exceed 2 hours, you pay $10 flat rate. The place is cleaner than the other restaurants out there. And service was fast. Will definitely recommend!

Came here with my partner randomly on a Thursday evening to eat dinner and wait out traffic. AMBIANCE It was fairly empty and quiet at this time. The interior is a classic Chinese decor that we found very charming and wish we could have taken moody photos in. SERVICE TOP TIER! We found our servers to be extremely attentive, kind, and quick. They weren't super personable as you could imagine in an authentic Chinese restaurant but despite that they were charming the way your asian grandparents can be both stern yet adorable. FOOD We really enjoyed our meal. 1. The skin on the Har gow was thick but that is actually how my partner prefers it as he likes the chew. The shrimp was plump and juicy. I wouldn't say it was remarkable compared to other dim sum restaurants but we still enjoyed it. Especially considering we ordered it for dinner and not at the typical brunch time 2. The shui mai was also juicy, porky, and filling. Just like the Har gow it was not remarkable but we enjoyed it and it really hit the spot 3. Fried salted calamari - was perfectly flavored, crispy, and not too breaded! Would order again! 4. Scallop in black bean sauce - there was a generous portion of scallop. Each scallop was large, juicy, and surprisingly extremely fresh! My partner was super impressed and enjoyed this dish 5. Not pictured but we also received an order of sesame balls and it was perfect way to end the meal. Not too sweet, warm, and deliciously chewy. We would definitely come back!

My family and I ate here for breakfast this morning. The entire place was truly packed since the LA marathon was ongoing in front of the restaurant. The ambiance was spacious and nostalgic with semi-dimmed lighting. I could tell this restaurant is an institution in LA's Chinatown. We came at approximately 9:30AM, but were fortunately seated in the back before many marathon participants arrived. I tried to order a Tofu Bean Curd dish, but the servers said it was not yet available until lunchtime. Instead, in the morning, we can only order from their dim sum menu. It was quite confusing when we tried to order because my family didn't know there was a difference between their servers and waiters. It was not clear how to distinguish the two kinds of staff on duty, but we just did our best to be patient and try to flag the right person. Like many dim sum places, the staff would mark your table's piece of paper and determine (internally) if your order has been marked or not. They provide a separate sheet of paper where you could mark any additional items. There aren't many vegetarian options for dimsum, but their egg rolls are vegetarian friendly. Although not pictured, their egg rolls were filled with carrots, bean sprouts and were crunchy and not greasy. Their taro cake was fluffy and flavorful. Perhaps on my next visit, I would love to try their entrees (including those that are vegetarian friendly) during lunch or dinner, along with their staple dim sum menu.

I haven't been to Chinatown for food in a looooong time and set low expectations. I was actually here for a banquet. And surprisingly, the food was solid. Its got the OG Cantonese LA restaurant vibes, with fresh ingredients and solid cooking. For example, the chicken actually reminded me a bit of Hainan chicken. The pepper beef was very tender too. Parking is difficult in this part of town. They do validate for the valet parking next door. Tips only for first 2 hours. Then $10 after 2 hours.

Located in Chinatown of LA, this place has been around (as I was told by the owner) for over 35 years. The wait on a Saturday late morning was about an hour. Grab a number upon arrival and wait inside or outside, but be prepared to wait especially if you have a party greater than four. The dim sum is actually pretty good. Flavor and texture were good -- presentation not so much. There are items you can order that are not on the standard menu so if you have a specific dim sum favorite -- google the image (if you don't speak any dialect of Chinese) and flag down someone down to show them to help you place in the order. Average prices -- not expensive but about market rate. The owner who is an older gentleman walks the floor and attends to as many tables as he is able to. For his age, I give him kudos for being as active and as engaged as he is -- a man with great humor and pride for his restaurant. Support local minority owned small businesses y'all!