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Wed Jan 27 2010
Golden Dragon’s auspicious name, large façade and prominent location give it an advantage when it comes to attracting passing trade in busy Chinatown. Its reputation as a good-value destination for dim sum and other Cantonese fare was evidenced by the number of full round tables when we visited for a midweek lunch. The cooking is generally decent enough, although quality of ingredients often loses out in favour of keeping prices down. The large, spacious dining room is decorated in red and gold, with panels depicting Chinese ladies at leisure. The dim sum are generally more filling than refined. We found most meaty fillings bland, whether in steamed siu mai dumplings or beef cheung fun, while some pastry cases were overcooked and stodgy. In contrast, our har gau were full of bouncy prawns, and the taro croquettes were deep-fried perfectly to form a crisp lacy shell encasing a mushroom and pork filling. Dishes of quick-fried squid with straw mushrooms and sweetcorn, and chinese broccoli stir-fried with garlic and ginger, were generously portioned and fine. This isn’t a place to be adventurous, but its classic Chinatown dishes rarely disappoint.
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