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    Golden Lake Pavilion

    3.2 (704 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Cheryl M.

    We were a party of 50 ppl for a 90th birthday celebration. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We were seated in the rear of the restaurant and the food was served family style.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The servers were on point all night, they kept the food coming. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a pretty large place but it definitely needs an updated makeover in the decor.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We had a variety of food, chicken, steak, pork and lobster. Most of the dishes were very good. I forgot the names but the pictures are below.

    Mari T.

    I have been to this dim sum restaurant several times. This is close to Queen College and Main Street Flushing. Public transportation buses (Q44 and Q20) are easy to get to. It leads in front of/ across the streets. The food overall is decent. It is your typical dim sum dishes you get in other restaurants with aunties in the carts. The dessert likes durian mochi and pineapple egg custard buns we ordered tastes so good. I never had pineapple egg custard buns before. It was tasty and crispy. Overall, the service was decent. It was a busy afternoon since it was Lunar New Year holidays. There are a lot of tables and the wait wasn't long for us. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decoration was nice and bright.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is a big restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Kyo C.

    The man at the reception is not professional and rude. Foods are not fresh and taste like expired. It used to be a lot better last time when I was here for Mother's Day. That's why I am coming back for farther days, but all I got is disappointment. Probably not coming back again.

    Sandy L.

    Food as good today. Got dim sum as well as noodles. This time we sat by the live fish and had a private table. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is definitely busy today maybe bc it's a Friday and first day of spring.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This time we parked in the back and as pretty full. Once we left lots of people waiting for tables. Their sticky rice & Shumai was the best today imho. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance is nice inside since they renovated.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The bathrooms are by exit so a bit hard to get to when there's people waiting for tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    Camille R.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]We come to Golden Lake Pavilion often for weekend brunch, and it's always a lively experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It gets busy very early and stays that way through the day. The waiting area can feel crowded, but the dining room is massive, so the line usually moves quickly and you won't be waiting too long to be seated. [[HIGHLIGHT]]That huge dining room is a blessing and a curse. There's plenty of space once you're in, but it can take a while for the cart ladies to make their rounds.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you're seated toward the far end, popular items can be gone by the time the cart reaches you. They do refill, but sometimes you just want that dish right away--especially when you've been hungry and waiting. Our must-order items are always the shrimp rice noodle rolls (cheung fun/ha cheung), congee (jook), and the sticky rice wrapped in lotus leaf (lo mai gai). Portions are generous--one order of each per person is more than enough to fill us up. For dessert, their Hong Kong-style egg custard tarts (daan tat) are a must. Flaky, warm, and perfectly sweet. If you want something lighter, the tofu fa (silky tofu with sweet syrup, served hot) is soothing and just as satisfying. The cart ladies don't speak much English, but pointing works just fine. If you show them a photo of what you want, they'll happily find it for you. Overall, friendly service and classic dim sum favorites that keep us coming back.

    Caroline W.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Often come here in a large group with more than 15 people for banquet food which I think is nice because they have a private room option[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]However would not normally come here if just a smaller group of people[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We got an assortment of dishes only a few pictured here. Portions are generous

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    Monica W.

    Great dim sum! Get here early to beat the crowds. Not many dim sum spots anymore that had the push carts. We always get the siu mak, har gow, piggy bun, pork bun, pineapple bun with char siu, beef tripe, chicken feet, shrimp and beef rice rolls, eggplant with shrimp paste, durian mochi, coconut jello etc. So many options, you can go wrong.

    Jai Y.

    Best dim sum place ever. It was $150.40 for all of this. We are a very full party of 5 people. Even my bestie that hates seafood ended up loving all the dishes including the seafood ones. I was thankful that this is the very first time I didn't have to serve as the only translator. Some staff were able to tell my friends what the English names for the dishes are.

    Jeffrey L.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]I like how they decorated the place, very bright and full and colorful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food is what you would expect of a dim sum place. There's nothing too special about the food and tastes about average.

    look at the shrimp wrapped in the chinese donut!
    Maurine S.

    Not to bad a dim sum place for our first trip into Flushing, NY yay! The nice thing about this place is that there is a parking lot and street parking is available if you know where to look. We just flew in, yes, our arms were tired...so we were a bit jet lagged. We ordered sun suet geen (not sure what it's called in english but it's the fried tofu skin wrapped around bamboo shots and veggies and sometimes pork); scallop and shrimp dumpling, phoenix claws, pineapple topped pork bun, spare ribs in black bean sauce and a mai fun with sweet pickles and seafood. Sorry. In my exhaustion I forgot to take a pic of the menu when they brought it and took it away. Here's how they each rated: sun suet geen 3/5: the flavor was bland and there was way too much bamboo shoots. black bean sauce spare ribs 3/5: the ribs also lacked flavor. beef cheung fun 3/5: good but nothing to write home about. (not pictured) scallop/shrimp dumpling 4/5: not something you see everyday so it was good. nice big dumpling! shrimp inside chinese donut cheung fun 5/5: i've need seen a cheung fun made this way. It was tasty and crispy! Gotta come here for this dish! pineapple topped bbq pork buns 3/5: first off, don't think it's real pineapple topping. they just call it this because it vaguely looks like pineapple. Personally I love "pineapple topping" for its crisp and buttery flavor. This was crisp and light for the topping but it could have had a bit more pork in it. It was a light tasting bun tho. mi fun with sweet pickles/radish and seafood 4/5: i was told the was made in the restaurant and not a commercially bought product. usually when i eat these they are salty but this was surprisingly sweet . Needed a bit more radish tho but the balance of seafood to noodles was a great proportion. So why the 4 and not a 3? The dim sum was decent but what set it over the top was a the shrimp with fried chinese donut cheung fun since I've yet to see it anywhere else. Also for a chinese restaurant the waitstaff was pleasant and not rude. Actually the phoenix claws had a slightly sour flavor and they said it could be due to the heat (hello! 97 in flushing today!) so they apologized and took the claws away and gave us the beef cheung fun instead. Wow! I've NEVER seen a chinese restaurant do that! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience was nice and the place is large enough that on a Wednesday afternoon at 12:30 it was easy to get a table for a party of 4.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I would come here again! PS Our hosts were gracious to pay for the meal so I can't tell you if it was worth the price but the portions seemed large and the prices seemed reasonable.

    Agnes P.

    New Lake Pavillion, please always be in business!! This is my go-to spot for dim sum! I was first introduced to this location by my in-laws 10 years ago and I have been coming back ever since. There are a few parking spaces at the front of the restaurant which is almost never available. There is also a pay-what-you-want valet parking at the back of the restaurant. The attendants are so helpful! The way can vary between 10-30 minutes. For large parties, I suggest calling ahead or arrive early enough to beat the crowd. Dim sum is considered breakfast so expect a crowd on those times. I love the assortment of dishes they serve. What's better is that they rotate in carts which is the traditional serving style, I am told. Even if you have to order from a server, that doesn't take away from the deliciousness of each piece. For every visit, we always have to have the egg custard bun. If you happen to see it, grab it! You won't know when you'll see it again. It goes so quick. There had been times I had to ask a server for it because it's gone as soon as it comes out. Thank you for an always appetizing meal!

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    Helen M.

    Haven't been to this dim sum place since early last year and it looks the same just their name changed from New to Golden. The food are still delicious from the last time we were there. Service was good as well. Kept on giving us clean plates. If you come after a certain time of the day expect to find parking on the side streets because their valet parking will be jam packed before 9:30 / 10 am. opens at 8:30 am best to go there once it opens before the crowds hits.

    Lillian L.

    Dim sum! This place seems to be always super packed on weekends around noon time. Everyone is packed in like sardines, waiting around for a table, by the front cashier area. Just get a number from the bald guy wearing a tie, shouting out numbers and frantically waving his hands around a lot. Decor: Lots of nice big tables. Standard decor for these types of places. Nothing new in the way of design. On to the food. Ordered a variety of dim sum. Unfortunately Nothing stood out and I actually didn't like anything. Felt like everything was substandard. A lot of it seemed to be boiled to heat it up and save time and kitchen space. This makes food rather tasteless. Kudos for the massive selection of dim sum items to choose from. Many types other places do not make. Some of the elders at the table enjoyed super OG steamed rice balls with meat filling that were decorated with a leaf held with a toothpick. Not my thing. Personally I'd prefer a smaller variety of dishes that are better made. Chow mein noodles came to the table, burnt black around the outer edges of the noodle dish. Shao mai was doughy with giant chunks of fat. Tofu fa was very tasteless and watery. Radish cakes barely had any radish flavor. Eggplant w shrimp were huge, but seemed like mostly fat. No one wanted to finish them. Tried a lot of other dim sum too but don't really wanna go on, on how mediocre it was. Lots of push carts filled with dim sum being rolled around everywhere. Though I think not all of them made it into the back of the restaurant where we were sitting. Or were just sold out before reaching the back. Service was great. Tea was refilled immediately, plates were removed efficiently, and even asked if we wanted fresh plates. I won't go back, considering there is so much competition. Lots of other places to choose from.

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    Are the hours posted accurate? I have arrived at 9a before and they already have a full-house.

    Is there a private room that can host 30-40 people for a dim sum birthday party?

    Yes they have the capability of hosting party that size

    Is there indoor dining on the weekdays?

    Yes.

    Do they have outdoor seating?

    Yes. Reservation is recommended.

    Google say they are open but no one answers the phone. Anyone know the status?

    They are still closed. Windows and doors boarded-up.

    Do they serve dim sum all day?

    Dim Sum will be made until like 2 p.m., then will be served until it sold out.

    How big is their parking lot? If it's full, is it hard to find parking in the surrounding streets? Also, are there any Chinese supermarkets in the area?

    The parking lot is a decent size but it's valet. If it is full, the surrounding streets are mostly residential so good luck trying to find a space there. There is a supermarket nearby next to the library which is next to the restaurant. You can see… 

    What's the parking situation like on Saturdays?

    We came here around 1pm and parking was full but they have a parking attendant who will park for you. I not sure how much you give him when you pick up your car though.

    I have been confused about the dim sum and banquet times. I've only been there twice and one day had pure dim sum served and the other the banquet, are there certain hours for both? Certain days? Thanks

    Dim sum will be severed from opening until 3, 3:30, but after around 2 they won't make any new dim sum, just whatever leftover. Banquet most likely in evening. If you mean regular food, probably after 11 am until closing.

    I heard the restaurant had s kitchen fire from poor repairs. Before Easter Sunday? Did it impact the dining rooms? When will they reopen for business by Mother's Day?

    The restaurant is open again and like always it's packed.

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    4.3
    (72 reviews)
    1.5 mi

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    3.7
    (1.5k reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    3.9
    (159 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    A perfect spot to grab both Cantonese and Sichuan food! The walnut shrimp is a must order…read more All the dishes that we ate were both visually exceptional and delicious! The walnut shrimp had jumbo shrimp and was perfectly sweet and crunchy. The fish fillet in chili oil had the perfect amount of spicy, which was so warming for the cold weather. The salmon and geoduck sashimi were really fresh. There are private rooms upstairs that have karaoke and mahjong. We were in the 888 room and it was super spacious. The service was great - the staff helps change plates frequently.

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    4.2
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    0.8 mi
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    Always a good choice for some authentic chachaatang (HK style cafe) food. The wings come in a set…read moreof 5 flats. We love the flats so this is always a must order dish. My hubby loves canto style scrambled eggs with shrimp over rice. The texture of taste of the shrimp in the egg mixture was perfect. Everytime I eat the salted egg yolk with shrimp fried rice, I'm always wondering what the crunchy texture is in every bite. Still haven't figured it out yet. Love the texture and the salted egg yolk taste of this dish. Ordered the staple lemon ice tea. So refreshing and the sweetness was perfect. Service was fast and attentive and I always loved sitting there surrounded by the HK style booths and wall art. Funny thing is we were testing out the new ai feature in the car, and was told that the cafe accepted only cash or Venmo. I had to ask the cashier while paying if Venmo was truly a form of payment they accepted and he said "yes". Didn't realize that.

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    4.6
    (831 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    Love the Wonton Noodle Soup here. At minimum I at least get the egg noodle with wonton. Recently I…read morewant back and did the 3 topping with wonton, dumpling, and dace fish ball. All were delicious! I have bought it and re-heated it up the next day as well and it still taste good! Tried the shark fin soup as well and it is thicker (not very soupy) but flavor is great. If you don't like the thickness you can always add some water to it. Definitely a go to spot if I am in the area :)

    Came here for the wonton noodle soup and it delivered exactly what I wanted: springy noodles, plump…read morewontons, and a broth that tastes like someone's grandmother is running the kitchen. This is Hong Kong style done right, and in Flushing you're getting the real thing at prices that genuinely rival what you'd pay in China. We lucked into a nice day and grabbed a seat outside. Service was fast and furious, which is exactly what you should expect and honestly want from a spot like this. You're not here for a leisurely dining experience, you're here to eat something delicious and get on with your day. My one gripe, and it applies to the whole surrounding area and not just Maxi's: there are basically no bathrooms to be found. Plan accordingly before you commit to a big bowl of soup. Cheap, tasty, authentic. Everything a Flushing noodle spot should be.

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    3.6
    (119 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    It was Mother's Day at Emperor Seafood restaurant. An absolute frenzy from the moment we walked in…read more-- packed dining rooms, large Chinese families everywhere, noise levels through the roof, and servers running at full speed trying to keep up with the chaos. The staff wanted my wife to sit at an angle to the table; so that they could pass through. The seafood itself was solid traditional Cantonese fare with fresh lobster tanks, steamed fish, and classic banquet-style dishes. The atmosphere felt colorful authentic Hong Kong banquet hall energy. However, some of their pricing was completely out of whack. Mother's Day premium for sure which is understandable, but some dishes were simply excessively expensive for what was delivered. For example, our two lobsters, while fresh, were missing that smoky "wok hei" flavor that great Cantonese kitchens are known for. It lacked the depth, aroma, and richness one expects from a proper high-heat wok preparation. A few items felt priced more for Guide Michelin luxury dining than a Flushing seafood hall. This said, the service was efficient and professional; changing plates all the time. So a high level of attention above the usual Cantonese restaurant. Overall, decent food in and an authentic Hong Kong style restaurant that targets special family gatherings, but be prepared, both the crowds and the bill can become overwhelming very quickly. I paid more than $400 for three people. But we had a Tiger Fish which is $50 per pound.

    This was the former location of the beloved Guangzhou Restaurant that sadly shuttered in the early…read more2010s, which then went on to be a series of random businesses over the years, only to be a Cantonese restaurant again. I have so many reasons to believe that Emperor is truly the reincarnation of the restaurant...just a little rusty. I've only come here for dim sum and I'm still surprised it doesn't get even half of the insane volume that nearby dim sum restaurants get, especially with how much closer they are to Roosevelt Ave. I have to say that the dim sum here is slightly better than most locations in the core downtown area, both in presentation and taste. No cart ladies, just a paper and pencil ordering system. The other diners that I usually encounter seem to strike me as locals, which is becoming harder to find these days. Prices are slightly more expensive than the other places, which is probably a factor as to why there aren't as many customers. The other reason is probably the subpar customer service here, which I've encountered on a number of recent visits. There are so many workers here, but none of them seem to have any good grasp of what customer service is. For example, I've had the waiter hover over me as I was gathering cash for my bill and snatched it the moment I placed the money down, also demanding at least 18% (again, for subpar service). Also, if you complain to them about your food, even if you find a hair, they will not do anything about it. The food quality is slightly above most of the dim sum places, but also bear in mind the hit-or-miss service you'll get, which the latter can be super frustrating.

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    Stuffed Eggplant 釀茄子: $5.25; $5.69 with tax
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