
Golden Lake
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About Golden Lake
Golden Lake is a Chinese takeaway on Parrs Wood Rd in Manchester, working on a walk-in basis with orders and any follow-up questions handled over the phone. The menu runs across two lines at once, pairing Chinese cooking with chip-shop items like chips and fish, so salt and pepper chips sit alongside egg fried rice, chicken chow mein and Singapore vermicelli. Crispy shredded chilli chicken is among the regularly named dishes, and curry sauce can be ordered over rice or in a separate large pot. Beyond single orders, the kitchen takes on buffet catering for parties and occasions, which opens up larger plates such as roast duck with plum sauce, beef in black pepper sauce and king prawns with mixed vegetables for a group to share. It trades Monday to Saturday, in the evenings only, and closes on Sundays.
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Menu & Prices
248 dishes · mains £0–10- Crispy Aromatic Duck£9.90
- Har Kau£5.60
- Siu Mai£5.20
- Prawn Crackers£2.20
- Crispy Pork Spring Roll£3.50
- Crispy Chicken Roll£3.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention roast duck with plum sauce, crispy shredded chilli chicken, chicken fried rice and chicken chow mein.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention roast duck with plum sauce, crispy shredded chilli chicken, chicken fried rice and chicken chow mein.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often praise the generous portions at fair prices, with the chicken fried rice stuffed to the brim of its container and delivery described as fast. At one party buffet the roast duck with plum sauce was the clear favourite, followed by crispy chicken in lemon sauce, beef in black pepper sauce and chicken chow mein. Another reviewer recommends the crispy shredded chilli chicken, and one says the food is better some visits than others. Complaints are frequent and pointed. Several reviewers say standards slipped after a longtime staff member left, with one calling the food disgusting. Chips draw the most specific criticism: undercooked, hard and cold, with salt and pepper chips that tasted sweet, and one reviewer says the fish went in the bin. One reviewer reports an order missing a separate curry pot, being shouted at on the phone and hung up on, then driving to another chippy for curry sauce and eating cold food.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often praise the generous portions at fair prices, with the chicken fried rice stuffed to the brim of its container and delivery described as fast. At one party buffet the roast duck with plum sauce was the clear favourite, followed by crispy chicken in lemon sauce, beef in black pepper sauce and chicken chow mein. Another reviewer recommends the crispy shredded chilli chicken, and one says the food is better some visits than others. Complaints are frequent and pointed. Several reviewers say standards slipped after a longtime staff member left, with one calling the food disgusting. Chips draw the most specific criticism: undercooked, hard and cold, with salt and pepper chips that tasted sweet, and one reviewer says the fish went in the bin. One reviewer reports an order missing a separate curry pot, being shouted at on the phone and hung up on, then driving to another chippy for curry sauce and eating cold food.
Featured reviews
- Rachel Ho
“We ordered a buffet from Golden Lake for our son's first birthday party for around 50 guests, and it was excellent from start to finish. The food arrived hot, fresh and full of flavour. The roast duck with plum sauce was the clear favourite, with many guests commenting on how delicious it was. The chicken with ginger & spring onion was tender and flavourful, the crispy chicken in lemon sauce was perfectly crispy with a lovely balance of sweetness, the beef in black pepper sauce was rich and savoury, and the king prawns with mixed vegetables were fresh and generously portioned. The chicken chow mein, Singapore vermicelli, and egg fried rice were all cooked beautifully and were very popular too. Even the vegetable dishes like the broccoli with garlic and stir-fried bean sprouts were fresh and well-seasoned. The portions were incredibly generous, giving everyone plenty to enjoy, with leftovers for some guests to take home as well. They were so friendly, patient and helpful throughout the ordering process, giving good advice and the food was delivered promptly to our doorstep exactly as arranged. We are so happy with the quality, service and value. We highly recommend Golden Lake for anyone looking for delicious, authentic Chinese catering for a party or special occasion. We'll definitely be ordering from them again.”
- s3xygaza
“Does this chippy actually cook fresh hot chips they are always crispy hard n cold Chinese food is nice though”
- Kurt Manning
“Really bad , chips shocking , under cooked ,suppose to be salt n pepper , there sweet like had sugar on on , really bad , fish , wow 🤢 , going in bin , waste of money , gonna have to make something , …”
- Billy Crowther
“The place has really gone downhill.. Used to go here all the time when it's was Maggie.. you can honestly tell she has gone!! …”
- Loop
“Lovely staff, the food is good and decently priced and they absolutely stuff the chicken fried rice to the brim of the container. Would recommend 👍 …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Popular for popular for dinner
Amenities
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Casual
- Serves late-night food
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- Offerings· 1
- Quick bite
- Dining options· 1
- Serves dinner
- Popular for· 1
- Popular for dinner
Location
Chinese restaurants near Golden Lake
- 1 mi
chicken chow mein, vegetarian dishes, noodle boxes
- 1.1 mi
free prawn crackers, fortune cookie, special fried rice
- Lee's Chinese Food4.41132 mi£1–10
fried rice with prawns, generous portions, spring rolls
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Lake | 4.184 | — | £1–10 | roast duck with plum sauce, crispy shredded chilli chicken, chicken fried rice |
| Yummy Chinese Takeaway | 3.899 | 1 mi | — | chicken chow mein, vegetarian dishes, noodle boxes |
| Wok&Flame (West Didsbury) | 4.2270 | 1.1 mi | — | free prawn crackers, fortune cookie, special fried rice |
| Lee's Chinese Food | 4.4113 | 2 mi | £1–10 | fried rice with prawns, generous portions, spring rolls |
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