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Chinese Restaurant ££

The Golden Dragon

21 Castle Street, Edinburgh

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Fixture since 1964 serving familiar Cantonese dishes in smart decor with set meals and kids' menu. Summary via Google

Good to know

Parking

  • ✓Paid street

Payment

  • ✓Credit cards
  • ✓Debit cards
  • ✓Contactless

Details via Google — worth confirming with the restaurant before you travel.

About The Golden Dragon

The Golden Dragon has operated on Castle Street since 1964, serving Cantonese dishes in a smart setting. The menu includes set meals and a children's option, with dishes such as crispy chilli beef and wonton noodle soup available alongside vegetarian choices. Diners report generous portions and friendly, attentive service.

The restaurant offers dine-in, takeaway and delivery, accepts bookings, and welcomes groups and families. It holds a rating of 4.1 from 804 reviews. Some customers have noted the pricing to be high.

Menu & facilities

🥪 Lunch 🍽️ Dinner ☕ Coffee 🍺 Beer 🍷 Wine 🍰 Dessert menu 🥦 Vegetarian options
🚴 Delivery 🍴 Dine-in 🥡 Takeout

Opening hours

Monday
4:30 – 9:30 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
12:00 – 9:30 PM
Thursday
12:00 – 9:30 PM
Friday
12:00 – 9:30 PM
Saturday
12:00 – 9:30 PM
Sunday
12:00 – 9:30 PM

What's nearby

  • The Treasure Trove next door
  • Pret A Manger next door
  • Costa Coffee next door
  • Princes Street Gardens 300m away

Distances as the crow flies, via Google

Diners say this restaurant offers delicious, fresh, and authentic Chinese food with generous portions, highlighting dishes like crispy chili beef and wonton noodle soup. They also mention the staff are friendly, attentive, and provide excellent service in a clean, welcoming atmosphere.

Some reviews mention the food can be overpriced.

Summary via Google

At a glance

Guest rating
4.1 / 5 (804 reviews)
Price level
££
Dogs allowed
No
Good for children
Yes
Good for groups
Yes
Booking required
Yes
Food hygiene rating
Pass
Destination
Edinburgh

Food hygiene rating from the Food Standards Agency.