The Golden Gate
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About The Golden Gate
The Golden Gate is a Chinese takeaway at 92 Shaws Rd in Belfast, with a menu of eight dishes. Its munchie box combines salt and chilli chicken, chips and spring rolls in one container, so a single box covers a full meal. Curry and rice are served together in one box as well. Half-and-half dishes, including bbq half n half, put two choices on the same plate. Poutine also appears on the menu, an unexpected find alongside the Chinese dishes. Many orders come in by phone.
Good to know
- ParkingFree street parking
Menu & Prices
8 dishes- Poutine
- Mango
- Granola
- Chicken Wings
- Sweet Potato
- Chili Cheese
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken curry, spring rolls, prawn crackers and smoked sweet chicken.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken curry, spring rolls, prawn crackers and smoked sweet chicken.
Customer Review Summary
Smoked sweet chicken, ordered with garlic butter chips and chicken satay, anchors the praise, and a longtime customer calls the house specials delicious and the portions outstanding. Close behind are quick delivery and friendly staff, including the people who answer the phone. The reviews are split, though, and the complaints are specific. Several say prices have become expensive. Curry draws the most criticism, described as weird and sweet rather than spicy, and one reviewer reports that a son vomited after eating the rice. Others mention lukewarm rice, dry noodles and spring rolls with a strange taste. Orders also go wrong: one delivery arrived as the wrong order and needed two trips back to the shop, a munchie box came without its spring rolls, and one caller says they were left on hold three times and hung up on each time. Even among the critical reviews, the prawn crackers were called lovely.
Customer Review Summary
Smoked sweet chicken, ordered with garlic butter chips and chicken satay, anchors the praise, and a longtime customer calls the house specials delicious and the portions outstanding. Close behind are quick delivery and friendly staff, including the people who answer the phone. The reviews are split, though, and the complaints are specific. Several say prices have become expensive. Curry draws the most criticism, described as weird and sweet rather than spicy, and one reviewer reports that a son vomited after eating the rice. Others mention lukewarm rice, dry noodles and spring rolls with a strange taste. Orders also go wrong: one delivery arrived as the wrong order and needed two trips back to the shop, a munchie box came without its spring rolls, and one caller says they were left on hold three times and hung up on each time. Even among the critical reviews, the prawn crackers were called lovely.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Lovely Chinese takeaway with lovely staffs”
- Google user
“Foods great but has got really expensive :(”
- Google user
“Best Chinese take away in Belfast IMO, I always order smoked sweet chicken, garlic butter chips and chicken satay. They deliver really quickly and always friendly. The amount of food you get is outstanding. Recommend 100%”
- Google user
“Been eating here for years, delicious house specials and always cooked to perfect cant lie. Prices are pretty decent aswell especially for nowadays and the people that answer calls are brilliant too :)”
- Google user
“Munchie box came without spring rolls leaving it with just salt and chilli chicken and chips. Ridiculous as i always get a golden gate, very disappointing!!”
Highlights
“The Golden Gate Chinese, Shaws Road, Belfast – Welcome to The Golden Gate Chinese, Belfast’s premier destination for authentic Chinese cuisine. Indulge in our extensive menu, featuring a delightful array of traditional dishes crafted with the finest ingredients”
- Popular for dinner
- Small plates
Amenities
- Free street parking
- No-contact delivery
- Takeout
- Casual
- Onsite services
- Late-night food
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- Offerings· 2
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Service options· 1
- Delivery
- Dining options· 1
- Dinner
Location
Chinese restaurants near The Golden Gate
- Hong Kong House3.81170.4 mi£20–30
chicken curry, curry sauce, prawn chow mein
- Lucky Little Chef4.1292.1 mi£10–20
salt and chilli chicken, noodles, lucky little chef special chow mein
- Ruby House4.0442.5 mi£1–20
curry sauce, chips, chicken
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Gate | 3.883 | — | £10–20 | chicken curry, spring rolls, prawn crackers |
| Hong Kong House | 3.8117 | 0.4 mi | £20–30 | chicken curry, curry sauce, prawn chow mein |
| Lucky Little Chef | 4.129 | 2.1 mi | £10–20 | salt and chilli chicken, noodles, lucky little chef special chow mein |
| Ruby House | 4.044 | 2.5 mi | £1–20 | curry sauce, chips, chicken |
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