Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.5 out of 5
Very good | 525 reviews

What User likes about Golden Dragon:
my wife and I always have a Chinese meal when we visit the mainland. we had no Chinese meal on islay for about 5 years, so we decided to give the golden dragon (only Chinese on islay) a jump. I ordered a take for two by phone. order was punctual, it was excellent quality, generous portions, very tasty and not excessively expensive. in many respects as good as we are on the mainland. well made dragon golden. View all feedback. What Anthony M doesn't like about Golden Dragon:
We ordered two dishes, chicken curry and Szechuan, with rice and spring rolls. The curry was bland and greasy, but the Szechuan was tasty. The spring rolls were burnt and lacked flavor. The meal was quite expensive for such basic dishes. View all feedback.

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Tripadvisor
3.6 ★ from 35 reviews
Anthony
26.12.2023 - 18:02

We ordered two dishes, chicken curry and Szechuan, with rice and spring rolls. The curry was bland and greasy, but the Szechuan was tasty. The spring rolls were...

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aforsell3
26.12.2023 - 18:02

I visited Islay during the festival and, due to my poor planning of not making reservations at other local restaurants, I ended up here as a last resort. The me...

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Jules
26.12.2023 - 18:02

We ordered a variety of takeout dishes from Golden Dragon, which offers a range of Asian cuisines. Our selection was mainly Chinese food, and all of it was fant...

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C7409TImichaelm
26.12.2023 - 18:02

Just got a takeaway, 4 different meals, each one was horrific. We seen them cooking, the chicken was pre cooked, heated up in a wok and dipped in the relevant s...

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magsthebirches
26.12.2023 - 18:02

Tried the Chinese Take Away when we found all restaurants around Port Charlotte either full or closed. An excellent meal. The lovely owner brought the food to t...

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Golden Dragon, the only Chinese eatery on Islay, offers a mixed bag of dining experiences. While some patrons rave about generous portions and tasty dishes like the Huhn Satay and Chicken Massaman Curry, others lament bland flavors, poor service, and overcooked meals. Guests note the occasional lack of authenticity in Thai offerings and burnt spring rolls, yet many return for the vibrant ambiance and friendly staff. With some culinary hits and misses, Golden Dragon is a worthwhile stop if you're seeking Asian cuisine on the island, provided you temper expectations and possibly consider takeout over dining in.

Menu
3.0 ★ from 5 reviews

My wife and I always have a Chinese meal when we visit the mainland. we had no Chinese meal on islay for about 5 years, so we decided to give the golden dragon...

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Lindsay
27.12.2022 - 07:53

Really delicious, fast and piping hot! only cash taken what was a small problem (hence 4 stars).

It was not possible to get anywhere else, so it was a bit a last minute. eating was good, decent portion size and good prices. had to pay extra for chips/rice,...

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Harvey
17.04.2022 - 06:40

Eating poisoning from hearing after eating out the place for years did not want to know about when I made phone call my partner and young daughter very sick

Lindsay
17.04.2022 - 06:40

Have been using this for many years and never had a bad meal. huhn satay on spits, huh and black bonn sauce and their curry are personal favorites. the only imp...

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Facebook
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Restaurantguru
4.0 ★ from 90 reviews
Zomato
2.8 ★ from 6 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
3.1 ★ from 30 reviews
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3.9 ★ from 280 reviews

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