Golden Gate
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About Golden Gate
On Broad St in Magherafelt, Golden Gate serves Chinese food for collection, with orders taken on a walk-in basis rather than by reservation. It opens Tuesday to Sunday and stays closed on Mondays, running evenings only. The format keeps things simple, a counter for ordering and no table service to arrange around. Anyone stopping by after work or later in the evening can expect the same walk-in setup throughout the week, with Sunday service extending the usual takeaway pattern beyond the weekday run.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken curry sauce, salted chilli garlic chicken, chicken fried rice and no card payments accepted.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken curry sauce, salted chilli garlic chicken, chicken fried rice and no card payments accepted.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the curry sauce, several calling it the richest or best in town and praising the gravy on dishes like chicken fried rice, which one describes as full of flavor with a generous portion. The salted chilli and garlic chicken also draws specific praise as a standout order. Close behind, though, is a recurring complaint about tough, hard chicken: one reviewer's honey chilli chicken came with a thin, chilli-flecked sauce and chewy meat, while another describes chicken slices in gravy as hard around the edges, suspecting food pulled from the fridge rather than cooked fresh. A separate diner reports getting veg thai curry despite paying for duck. Others note inconsistency stretching back years, with one saying food is sometimes undercooked and switching to curried chips instead. Requests for extra hot spice and correct order accuracy are met on some visits but not others.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the curry sauce, several calling it the richest or best in town and praising the gravy on dishes like chicken fried rice, which one describes as full of flavor with a generous portion. The salted chilli and garlic chicken also draws specific praise as a standout order. Close behind, though, is a recurring complaint about tough, hard chicken: one reviewer's honey chilli chicken came with a thin, chilli-flecked sauce and chewy meat, while another describes chicken slices in gravy as hard around the edges, suspecting food pulled from the fridge rather than cooked fresh. A separate diner reports getting veg thai curry despite paying for duck. Others note inconsistency stretching back years, with one saying food is sometimes undercooked and switching to curried chips instead. Requests for extra hot spice and correct order accuracy are met on some visits but not others.
Featured reviews
- Chioma Uhuegbu
“Food i got was good. I asked for extra hot and got hot.”
- ALBY PAUL
“i ordered duck thai curry and they charged for it but i got veg thai curry”
- Kyle Wright
“Best Chinese curry sauce in town, fairly priced compared to competitors for the quality of food you get”
- Probotector X
“Food is great, no complaints there but this is 2024 and they don't accept card payments for either delivery or in person. Get with the times and get a card machine - your custom will go up.”
- Zara
“First time ever trying Golden Gate and their food is fabulous! Chicken fried rice had so much flavour and a big Portion of it inside the box, the gavery is rich and delicious would definitely recommend!!!!”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Location
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