Gold Mine

Wow..how it got such a low score on here is beyond me! It is one of my favourite chinese restaurants in London. I am part Chinese and I have had my fair share of oriental fare..yet I STILL haven't come across roast duck that's more delicious than the one served in Gold Mine. The perfect combination of indulgent fatty cuts of meat, crispy skin and its (annoyingly) addictive sauce make my husband and I frequent here time and time again.

Our regular must-haves include their special fried chicken (not on the menu), fried squid with chilli and salt, ROAST DUCK off the bone (of course!), claypot beef brisket and kangkung belacan (morning glory in chilli prawn paste)..all accompanied by a big bowl of steamed rice. Ahhhhh...we just ate these last night and I am getting hungry typing it now!

Every single one of our friends (from a mix of different backgrounds-Arabic, Chinese, British, Malaysian) whom we have brought here to dine have said that it is the best chinese they've ever had. Now if that isn't saying something, then I don't know what is!

The waiting staff are attentive and friendly (especially Jeffrey and Andy) and service is prompt. If you are looking for delicious, fuss free, decently priced chinese food with no frills then this place is for you.

See you again soon my old friend.. :)
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Fatty Cat
8 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 7
Friday, July 22, 2011

Went back to Gold Mine for the 2nd time last night with family. Food was still good but they didn't offer the delicious free soup they did last time and they'd run out of the Chef's special Japanese tofu and cooked it with normal tofu which wasn't as good. The service this time was appalling. It was still as busy as the first time but this time they cleared away the table even though my dad was still eating; gave our bill even though we were eating oranges and hadn't asked for it, then asked us to hurry up as they had lots of waiting customers! My dad rightly complained; then they were too scared to take payment so we sat waiting for ages. Didn't bother tipping. The other 2 tables behind us also had problems with service. I hope this isn't the start of a downhill slide.
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Happy eater - View all reviews by this user
4 Overall rating
Food 7 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 3 | Value for money 6
Saturday, June 18, 2011