Golden Seafood Restaurant

Rudest waiters.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 4

Service: 1

I’ve never felt so unwelcome at a restaurant before. I stood right at the counter trying to get a number to enter the queue, but the staff looked past me as if I wasn’t there. I watched as they handed numbers to other guests—specifically those who spoke Chinese—while I was completely ignored, even though I was standing right in front of them.

This wasn’t a matter of being busy or overwhelmed—it was deliberate disregard. No one acknowledged me, no one offered to help, and I was left standing there invisible. I didn’t even get the basic courtesy of eye contact or a simple “we’ll be with you shortly.”

Dining out should never feel like you’re being excluded because of who you are or the language you speak. Unfortunately, that’s exactly how this experience came across.

I will not be returning, and I would not recommend this place to anyone who expects fair, respectful treatment.

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

Food was so great can’t wait come back again

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Overall review for dim sum : good
Recommend: pineapple buns with egg yolk custard, pineapple bun tarts with egg yolk, calamari
Good: radish cake, lotus leaf dumpling (nuo mi ji), shu mai, taro cake, pepper steak, steamed short rib, chicken feet
Ok: tripe (niu ban ye), chive pocket, tofu skin wrapped shrimp

There are some nice specialties here that are executed well. Definitely would recommend any pastries with the egg yolk center. The calamari is crispy and nice

Many of the dim sum staples we grew up with were not as flavorful as expected. Might be good for a crowd that likes lighter flavors. Textures were all correct though so nothing seemed over- or under- steamed.

I was disappointed in the fried tofu skin wrapped shrimp, it wasn't very flavorful and was greasy and overcooked though not yet into burnt territory.

It's not super crowded but it does get full. Going at a busier time ensures more fresh items and also a better selection. Going at open ensures a seat but not everything will be available yet.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 2

Fantastic Dim Sum! Super authentic and very quick service.
Went with some friends and split a huge variety of things. The Pork Buns were my favorite!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Been coming on weekends for dim sum for years and the quality is always amazing and consistent. All the dumplings and food is amazing and the same woman has been running the front forever and she is always sweet and pleasant. A wait for dimsum is expected but the line moves quick. Can’t recommend enough.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

terrible customer service had to get our own menus, price label still on silverware

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 1

We’ve been going to Golden Seafood Restaurant for dim sum practically every weekend since COVID ended—and it never disappoints. We were truly surprised by the exceptional quality and taste—easily the best we’ve had in New Jersey. Every dish is fresh, flavorful, and consistently delicious.
What really sets this place apart is the service. The staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming. If your favorite dish runs out, they’ll ask the chef to make more (even if dim sum hours are ending) and bring it straight to your table—how awesome is that? They’re also amazing with kids, which makes the experience even better for families like ours.
This has become our go-to dim sum spot... and definitely our kids’ favorite! Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Classic Cantonese food. Just like New York City Chinatown. Decent prices and food is good. Enjoyed the food and will return.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

As with any great restaurant, there may be a wait to get in at peak times, but the food is well worth it!

We dine here at least once every other month and have never had a negative experience or eaten food that was not delicious and prepared well.

If you are not aware of how traditional Dim Sum restaurants operate, the service staff wheel around carts loaded with small plates of dishes meant to be shared. Each dish has a fixed price and is marked on your meal card when you select it. When your table/party has finished, one of the head staff will come by and tally it up for you so you can pay the bill. For the average party it will work out to $20-30 per person. They change up the dishes occasionally so there may be new ones every so often.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

One of the few places in the area with dimsum. Quality and portions were ok. There is room for improvement in different areas but not a bad place for Chinese food in general.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Very authentic Cantonese cooking with dim sum available on demand at any time. Lunch specials quite affordable at 9.95$ per order. We had left overs as each order could feed 2 to three. Exotic souls like a alone available but expensive

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

not rlly a fan, everything is frozen mostly, very authentic customer service tho

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Probably the best Dim Sum house in Rutgers University Area. Attended my niece's graduation 🎓. 2 different relatives invited us to this tea house separate times so it must be the best.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very good lunch prices!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4