Golden Dragon

Golden Dragon in Soho's Chinatown

Golden Dragon is a Cantonese restaurant at 28-29 Gerrard Street, on the main pedestrian run through Chinatown in Soho. A visitor would go for daytime dim sum and a broad Cantonese menu in the evening, served across two floors. The dining room seats large groups and is a practical choice for shared meals, family gatherings and a sit-down lunch between shops and theatres in the area.

The kitchen splits the day in two. Dim sum runs from opening until late afternoon, with steamed and fried small plates ordered to share. From the late afternoon onward the focus shifts to à la carte Cantonese cooking, including roast meats, seafood and rice and noodle dishes. The two-floor layout gives the room space for both quick lunches and longer evening tables.

Dim sum and Cantonese dishes at Golden Dragon

Dim sum in Chinatown is the draw here during the day, and the restaurant is one of the long-standing names for it along Gerrard Street. Dishes are ordered in rounds and brought to the table as they are ready, which suits groups working through a spread. Reviewers single out the dim sum for value and quality, and the crispy aromatic duck served with pancakes is a regular order in the evening.

The setting is a classic Hong Kong style dining room rather than a small café, so there is room to spread out and stay a while. Golden Dragon takes bookings and also offers takeaway and delivery, which is useful at busy weekend service when the room fills quickly.

Visiting Golden Dragon on Gerrard Street

The restaurant sits in the pedestrianised section of Gerrard Street, a short walk from Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus stations. Opening hours run from midday on weekdays and from late morning at the weekend, through to late evening, with dim sum service ending in the late afternoon each day before the full Cantonese menu takes over.

For a daytime dim sum lunch or an evening Cantonese meal in the centre of Soho's Chinatown, Golden Dragon is a dependable, spacious option directly on Gerrard Street. Call ahead on 020 7734 1073 to reserve a table, particularly for larger groups at weekends.