Massive, bustling Cantonese mainstay ferrying a wide variety of dim sum via fast-moving carts.
At a glance
#60 of 60 Wedding venues in New YorkLocalGuideWorld score: 3.90
Rating breakdown
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5 ★44%
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4 ★29%
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3 ★14%
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2 ★5%
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1 ★9%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Golden Unicorn?
- Golden Unicorn is rated 3.9 out of 5 based on 2,958 reviews.
- How does Golden Unicorn rank in New York?
- Golden Unicorn is #60 of 60 Wedding venues in New York by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Golden Unicorn located?
- 18 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, United States — 4.4 km from the center of New York.
- How can I contact Golden Unicorn?
- Phone: +1 212-941-0911 · Website: goldenunicornrestaurant.com
Golden Unicorn is one of the more popular Dim Sum places in NYC. There will be a wait to get in on weekends. Every weekend. If you don’t like waiting for tables, this is not the place for you. Anyone who is complaining about it being crazy busy on Feb 10? It was Lunar New Year AND a weekend. Of course there would be a crazy wait. The food is delicious and I’ve always had friendly servers. Is there sometimes a language barrier? Yes. If that’s something you aren’t willing to deal with- don’t go there. If you want delicious food loves by locals and tourists alike- Golden Unicorn is a great spot!
fastest dim sum restaurant to get seated in on a weekend in nyc! we waited at other dim sum places for 1 hr + but was able to get seated right away when we arrived. typical dim sum! had a lot of options and was tasty - no complaints :).
Yup. The hype is real. Make sure to come early. It’s a whole event waiting downstairs for your number to get called but trust me, if you get there before the lobby is packed you won’t regret it. Everything is delicious. I didn’t know they had a darn Peking duck station making lil buns. I always end my meal w some of the coconut jelly. Thanks golden unicorn!
Visited this Chinese restaurant for dim sum. Unfortunately, some dishes weren't served at the ideal temperature, which was disappointing. Overall, the experience was okay; attentive staff made up for it. However, the restroom lacked hand soap, a hygiene concern.
I lived in New York in the early 2010s and came back to eat here for my first meal in 2024. Golden Unicorn was my #2 place grab dim sum. While waits are long especially if you come with a group of ten, I do think there is a genuine willingness to serve. Food is solid.
Only slight con would be if you want to get the shrimp rice rolls (ha cherng fen or xia chang fen), you may need to get up to the cart because those got served quick.
Only slight con would be if you want to get the shrimp rice rolls (ha cherng fen or xia chang fen), you may need to get up to the cart because those got served quick.
A Dim Sum restaurant in Chinatown - NYC🗽🥟
The food here is delicious but the service is lacking.
Atmosphere: The restaurant space is located on the 2nd floor and is accessed by way of elevator. Each floor has something different such as an event space and store. When you first walk into the restaurant, you find yourself in the beautifully decorated dining area.
Service: Our service wasn’t of the best quality. We’d ask our waiter about ordering some dishes that we saw being brought out to other guests, and he’d just look at us and then walk away. He wasn’t helpful nor seemed to care how he treated us and in the end just avoided us. We had to ask other workers for help.
Menu items: The food here on the other hand is delicious. They’ll bring around carts with different food items to choose from. Once you decide on what you want, they’ll stamp a sheet of paper to keep track so that you can continue to pick as many items as you want.
The restaurant in and of itself is very nice with so many great food options. The service here makes the whole experience unenjoyable.
The food here is delicious but the service is lacking.
Atmosphere: The restaurant space is located on the 2nd floor and is accessed by way of elevator. Each floor has something different such as an event space and store. When you first walk into the restaurant, you find yourself in the beautifully decorated dining area.
Service: Our service wasn’t of the best quality. We’d ask our waiter about ordering some dishes that we saw being brought out to other guests, and he’d just look at us and then walk away. He wasn’t helpful nor seemed to care how he treated us and in the end just avoided us. We had to ask other workers for help.
Menu items: The food here on the other hand is delicious. They’ll bring around carts with different food items to choose from. Once you decide on what you want, they’ll stamp a sheet of paper to keep track so that you can continue to pick as many items as you want.
The restaurant in and of itself is very nice with so many great food options. The service here makes the whole experience unenjoyable.
Decent food but you’re mostly here for the Chinese banquet hall experience. I’ve definitely had better food elsewhere, and it is kind of difficult to get servers’ attention because of all the people. But the dining area is unique and it’s great for large groups
I actually ordered for delivery so I am unsure about how the restaurant’s atmosphere is, but I’ll give them 5 stars for it anyway. The food we got delivered were so good and everything was accounted for. Will def order again and would also recommend to everyone.
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