Golden Island Chinese - Oamaru

Was craving for Chinese food and we stumbled on this restaurant in town. It looked empty from outside, but don’t be put off by it. Their kitchen was busy. Yep, I myself was surprised how popular it is with the locals. Plenty of takeaways. We were the only ones dining in, but every 5 minutes or less, people come in to pick up their orders! There were about 10 pick ups from the minute we stepped inside and left after our meal, and orders still coming in (we can hear the staff on the phone). We consider ourselves lucky to find that roasted duck was still available. There was one portion (half a duck) left. It was so crispy. The sweet and sour pork was delicious. If anything, I wish the Ma Po Tofu was more spicy. Servings are generous and we were very full. We had Chinese tea for drinks though you can buy your own drink outside and they’ll charge a small corkage. They have soft drinks to choose from too. The lady that runs the restaurant is kind, cheerful and friendly. If you’re looking for somewhere to eat in Oamaru, check out this restaurant. Prices are reasonable and flavors are spot on.

Must visit chinese restaurant, the chief is from Sichuan, so if you like spicy food, this is a must go! Amazing taste!

I loved their roast duck! It's the only meal I found to have an authentic Chinese taste. I tried other dishes but didn't find them authentic and quite tasteless. However, if you go there on Friday around 6:30-7pm, there is no way you get served as there is a huge group of tourists coming from a bus trip coming to have dinner. I waited for 30 min and nobody took my order so we left!

Was eaten after Chinese food and we stumbled on this restaurant in the city. it looked empty from the outside, but were not put off from it. her kitchen was busy. Yes, I was surprised how popular it is with the locals. a lot more. we were the only ones who came in, but every 5 minutes or less, the people come to pick up their orders! there were about 10 pickups from the minute we entered after our meal, and order still arrive (we can hear the staff on the phone.) we are happy to find that roasted duck was still available. there was a part (half a duck) left. it was so crispy. the sweet and sour pork was delicious. I wish the ma po tofu would be more spicy. the servings are generous and we were very full. we had Chinese tee for drinks, although they can buy their own drink outside and calculate a small corkage. they also have soft drinks. the lady that leads the restaurant is friendly, cheerful and friendly. if they are looking for where to eat in oamaru, visit this restaurant. the prices are reasonable and the aromes are on site.

The taste is so wonderful, it's the best dinner I've been getting since I come to New Zealand. they are very traditional and suits for everyone. my friends like them too. they said they hadn't tasted better.