Golden River
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About Golden River
Golden River is a Chinese takeaway in Newtownards, run from 140 Frances St. Honey chilli chicken is a featured dish on the menu, and chow mein and beef in black bean sit alongside it for anyone who wants a more familiar takeaway order. Orders can be placed by phone or through Just Eat, and customers can also collect in person from the shop. The shop opens every day, and only in the evenings, so orders cover the dinner hours across the whole week.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking
- Good for kidsKids' menu
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention honey chilli chicken, chow mein, chilli chips and beef in black bean.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention honey chilli chicken, chow mein, chilli chips and beef in black bean.
Customer Review Summary
Honey chilli chicken is the dish reviewers name most, and it divides them. One customer of almost two years recommends it alongside the curry and the beef in black bean, while another says it tasted like horsefeed. Reviews lean negative overall. The most repeated complaint is delivery and collection running far past the quoted time, with food arriving cold. One collection customer was still waiting after receiving a message that the order was ready. Others report tough chicken balls, greasy food, a special chow mein with less flavour than a pot noodle, and chilli chips covered in sugar that one household binned after two bites. One reviewer says the same order was charged at a higher price on a second day. A first-time visitor found the staff friendly and the food just okay, but noticed a low hygiene score on the door. The positive account says food is always hot on arrival and staff are friendly on the phone. In contrast, one delivery arrived with items missing and no refund offered, only a wait for the driver to return with them.
Customer Review Summary
Honey chilli chicken is the dish reviewers name most, and it divides them. One customer of almost two years recommends it alongside the curry and the beef in black bean, while another says it tasted like horsefeed. Reviews lean negative overall. The most repeated complaint is delivery and collection running far past the quoted time, with food arriving cold. One collection customer was still waiting after receiving a message that the order was ready. Others report tough chicken balls, greasy food, a special chow mein with less flavour than a pot noodle, and chilli chips covered in sugar that one household binned after two bites. One reviewer says the same order was charged at a higher price on a second day. A first-time visitor found the staff friendly and the food just okay, but noticed a low hygiene score on the door. The positive account says food is always hot on arrival and staff are friendly on the phone. In contrast, one delivery arrived with items missing and no refund offered, only a wait for the driver to return with them.
Featured reviews
- Joel Mills
“Waited over a hour and a half. Every time you ring they say its on its way. Not worth the wait”
- Leigh Milford
“Honestly, this was the worst Chinese takeaway I’ve ever had. My order took 1 hour 45 minutes to arrive, and when it finally turned up the food was cold and absolutely swimming in grease. The chicken balls were so tough they could’ve smashed a window, and the portions were tiny — which, to be fair, was probably a blessing because the food itself was just awful. I genuinely don’t understand how this place is still running. Do yourself a favour and spend your money elsewhere. I wish I had.”
- Danielle Ambler
“Won't be ordering again ordered special chow mein in black bean sauce and salted chilli chicken ... There's more flavour in a pot noodle than there is in the chow mein 🤮 won't be back waste of money !!”
- John McCartney
“Food arrived 30 mins late, cold and with items missing. No offer of refund just told I'd have to wait till the driver finished deliveries and returned to shop before missing items would be delivered. Not worth wait”
- M K
“Why would you cover chilli chips in sugar? The chicken tasted strange too. We took two bites and binned the lot.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Popular for dinner
Amenities
- Free street parking
- Accepts reservations
- No-contact delivery
- Takeout
- Kids' menu
- Casual
Show more amenities
- Late-night food
- Service options· 1
- Delivery
- Offerings· 1
- Quick bite
- Dining options· 1
- Dinner
Location
Chinese restaurants near Golden River
- Terracotta4.21540.6 mi£10–20
chicken fried rice, salt and chilli chicken, salted chilli ribs
- Asian Delight4.4833.7 mi
salted chilli chicken, beef and black bean sauce, noodles
- New Gaze Bangor3.81434 mi
honey chilli chicken, satay sauce dishes, salt and chilli chicken
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden River | 3.586 | — | £10–20 | honey chilli chicken, chow mein, chilli chips |
| Terracotta | 4.2154 | 0.6 mi | £10–20 | chicken fried rice, salt and chilli chicken, salted chilli ribs |
| Asian Delight | 4.483 | 3.7 mi | — | salted chilli chicken, beef and black bean sauce, noodles |
| New Gaze Bangor | 3.8143 | 4 mi | — | honey chilli chicken, satay sauce dishes, salt and chilli chicken |
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