Golden Phoenix

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  The Demi Texan

  ·3 weeks ago

  “My wife was excited for a Gluten Free Chinese menu she found in London’s Chinatown. Apparently the owner’s son was diagnosed Coeliac and didn’t want him to miss out on family meals. Contrary to some reviews, we found the staff helpful and polite; but to be fair we’re used to the experience and are happy if anyone even smiles. Reassuringly full of Asians and the kitchen was fast. All our dishes delivered in flavour and the standouts were the Squid and the Cheung Fun. Chicken dish came out like warm but we didn’t fuss as it really didn’t detract. Place had a nice buzz, staff busily transporting plates from the dumb waiters, huge sharing plates and great aromas. I was so happy my partner was able to order Gluten Free without worrying. Was it the best Chinese food I’ve ever had? Who cares, we were happy. Not inexpensive but so worth it to eat safely.”

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  Madelaine Sage

  ·3 weeks ago

  “Absolutely wonderful to find a restaurant with a dedicated Gluten-Free Menu. Sweet & Sour Chicken, Beef Fried Rice & Pak Choi. Scrummy Scrummy Scrummy. Will definitely be coming back. 😋”

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  Megg Gluten Free Dinner Club

  ·2 months ago

  “What can I say about Golden Phoenix? "A coeliac heaven". After years of missing out on Chinese food and thinking Chinatown was completely off-limits, finding out they have a fully coeliac-safe menu was a dream. Meeting the owner, Marina, made it even better - she adapted the menu after her son was diagnosed with coeliac disease so he wouldn't miss out on family meals. You can genuinely feel that care in the food and safety measures in place. We recently hosted a Gluten Free Dinner Club event here for over 100 people with a curated gluten free menu featuring roast duck, beef noodles, dim sum, gyozas, and pork belly. Absolutely fantastic. Every single plate was practically licked clean, and the team handled a crowd that size effortlessly. Highly recommend visiting whether you’re solo or bringing a big group. It gets busy (for good reason!), so definitely book ahead!”

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  Kezza

  ·3 months ago

  “A reassuringly busy place - with a queue for lunch even before it opened! Came here for the gluten free food and was not disappointed!! Have not had dim sum in decades and was such a treat to enjoy again! The other dishes I shared with a friend were just as good. Highly recommend, especially for other GF diners - what a treat!! 🌟”

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  J Howell

  ·3 months ago

  “Backstory is pretty cool and they have dedicated gluten free prep space. Look this one up for full details. I had the gluten free sweet and sour chicken. It was good, but doesn’t make the top of my list for meals during our trip. There was nothing wrong with it, just nothing spectacular either. I was hoping for GF egg rolls or the succulent breading I remember on the sweet & sour chicken. No egg rolls and the breading was thick, well cooked (not greasy) but the flavor was missing for me. The sauce was very good. Nothing wrong, just not my favorite.”

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  Tahir Sharif

  ·3 months ago

  “Delicious food. Thrilled that they have an extensive Gluten Free menu as well, so great to have this option. All food ordered was delicious and I highly recommend a visit. £60 for two with tap water and jasmine tea.”

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  Binnie

  ·3 months ago

  “Expect queues before the door opens, so arrive before noon to avoid long queues. We had a stroller and a young child and like most families we were sent to the top floor, I did not see any families on the ground floor. Initially very impressed by the GF menu, but staff were quite unsure about other allergens, had to check in with kitchen. When the food arrived the staff even reminded us to use separate chopsticks to avoid cross contamination, very impressed. Food is generally good. Chicken gyoza was good, prob the only place in London that you can find thos gluten free version. The salt pepper squid was not crispy, it tasted like fresh squid, rather than frozen and at £22, the LARGE portion was on the small side. We had to ask if it was really LARGE we were assured it was, I cannot image what a small portion would be. For dessert, the 3 gluten free options all contain dairy.”

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  Carli Lane

  ·3 months ago

  “What an incredible experience! As someone with coeliac disease, finding authentic Chinese food that I can eat safely is almost impossible. Golden Phoenix have created an entire gluten free menu and rearranged their kitchen to reduce the cross contamination risk. We tried the dim sum, sweet & sour chicken, salt & pepper squid, and ho fun noodles with beef in black bean sauce. Every single dish was absolutely delicious – honestly, I couldn't pick a favourite because I loved them all. The best compliment came from my husband, who isn't gluten free. He said it was the best Chinese food he's ever tasted, gluten free or otherwise! A huge thank you to the owners for creating such a fantastic gluten-free menu. If you're coeliac or need to eat gluten free, I can't recommend Golden Phoenix highly enough. We'll definitely be back!”

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  Robert Fletcher

  ·3 months ago

  “Excellent food, lovely service. As gluten free (coeliac/celiac) this place is heaven. But, even the ‘normal’ food looks amazing! I think some of the bad reviews on here need another think. Chinatown is extremely busy and the service is often fast just to meet demand. Fast service doesn’t mean bad. If you’re after a slower service and not feeling rushed, I’m not sure Chinatown is the right place for you to eat out in general! Mean nothing bad by this by the way, but some of the low reviews on here seem a bit unfair. Also, we felt we had lots of time and our server was lovely!!”

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  Melisa Pınar Yuvanç

  ·4 months ago

  “It was a complete disappointment. They were very welcoming right up until we walked through the door. Once we were inside, the staff angrily put the food onto our table. We ordered four dishes, two drinks, one dessert, and a pot of tea for two people. The food was delicious, and the portions were generous. However, we didn't feel comfortable at all during our visit. To make matters worse, they suddenly brought the bill and placed it on our table before we had even finished our meal. We might have wanted to order something else, or simply finish our food without being rushed. It was basically their way of saying, "Go away." They also said the restaurant was air-conditioned, but when we went inside, the restaurant was really hot. The staff's attitude was a huge disappointment, especially considering how much we paid. There are plenty of cheaper places where you can enjoy both better service and a more pleasant dining experience.”

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