Jason S

I came here with 2 of my friends before the doors opened at 9am we arrived around 8:20am and was second in line and we was really excited to try the pancakes, it didn’t disappoint at all! It is hands down the best pancakes I EVER had in my entire life. Man 10/10!! I got the blueberry on the side. A double stack, eating one stack of pancake made me full but I recommend coming to golden diner with an empty stomach. This is worth every penny !!

Daniel Morales

I’ve heard people talk about this place and of course it’s all over social media. Today was my wife’s birthday and this was the place she HAD to try and it was WELL WORTH IT ! Food was absolutely amazing and the customer service was incredible as well. The wait was pretty long so if you’re coming by, it’s best to have something to do while you wait. But it’s worth the wait ! Pancakes and fried chicken and we also got the breakfast burrito. Everything was delicious 🤤. The server we had was amazing too, super nice and friendly and very accommodating. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED SPOT !

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Hayoon Won (Hayoon)

We haven’t tried their other dishes yet, but we ordered the pancakes with berry compote, and they were honestly the best pancakes we’ve ever had! My boyfriend is extremely picky when it comes to food, and even he couldn’t stop saying this place is the best pancake spot. We’re definitely planning to come back soon just for the pancakes :) ❤️ It feels perfect for brunch, breakfast, or even a light dinner!

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Jarred Ditmore

On a Saturday morning after getting there early (about 9:10) we checked in with the hostess staff at Golden Diner a little after 10 and were told we had secured a table for 4 which would be ready in approximately 50 minutes. Our group was ELATED. After about 30 minutes we received a text indicating our table was ready. After hurrying back we were promptly seated and greeted by our server. We ordered a double order of plain pancakes, a single blueberry pancake and an order of the fried chicken wings. Everything we ate was as delicious (if not more) than the hype had led us to believe. The chicken was seasoned and fried to crispy perfection with a slightly sweet and slightly spicy flavor. The pancakes were easily the fluffiest I’ve ever eaten and the flavor was pleasantly sweet. Every staff member we encountered was helpful and pleasant and our food arrived hot and fast. My only regret is that I didn’t order more from the menu. Oh well, until next time.

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Jude Morales

Obsessed with Golden Diner. The pancakes 1000% lived up to the hype. I love pancakes and expected them to be good, but how good can pancakes really be? OMG... THEY ARE AMAZING The salad was great, and so were the wings and the breakfast burrito. We shared everything and the portions are generous. It’s a small, cozy diner with a great vibe and really nice staff. Make sure you book in advance so you don’t miss out! we reserved a month ahead and it was absolutely worth it.

GanzGnau Der

Pancake & the Egg&Cheese Sando was 12/10 Thai Tea tres leches cake 5000/10 Place is packed and people wait in lines even before opening. The Staff handels that very well! We got a table on a nearly set time (45 Minutes after half an Hour in the queue, so def fine for such a popular place) Waiter was friendly, but definitely focused on changing tables fast (we can understand that). We would come here again! Greetings from Germany to the whole Golden Diner Team.

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Olivia

Actually SO good. 100% recommend making a reservation in advance - we could only get a dinner res as breakfast/brunch fills up instantly. Service was 10/10, waitstaff was so friendly, and the meal came out quick. The space is small but ambiance is lovely. Pancakes were everything we wanted them to be and more, and the other dishes were great too except the quesadilla was a touch too salty. I need to come back here for brunch one day!!!

Mijiza Miller

This was a very cute place work only about 6 tables (that's why reservations are so tough). Everyone was so nice and welcoming! The waitress was on point with her discriptions of the food! We enjoyed our food throughly! So much so my husband and nephew were ready to go back the next morning.

Seth Rosenberg

A lot of fun - we took the kids here and had a very nice meal - exactly what you'd want from the concept - somewhat high end comfort food with an Asian twist. The burger and breakfast sandwich were delicious and the wings were crispy. We liked the fries better than the home fries. Got 1 pancake for dessert and that was enough. The vegan Caesar was ok.

Saaketh

TLDR: Nothing can prepare you for these pancakes 🤤 Put our name down on a Sunday afternoon as a walk-in and checked out LES while we waited for our table - pretty seamless process, only took 1.5hrs. Can’t believe the pancakes met the hype and then some. Berry compote was unnecessary / too overpowering - you should enjoy the pancakes unadulterated. Fricken divine. Wings were also fire, but katsu sandwich was over-breaded and not that amazing imo. Yuzu palmer was great. Decent ambiance, solid service.

kayleigh

lined up 45 minutes before opening on a sunday morning to join the waitlist, and the wait was about an hour long for a party of 3. definitely worth trying at least once, since the food was quite good, and i’d recommend getting the largest allowed party size (6) if possible so you can try more dishes. my favorites were the chicken katsu club sandwich and the breakfast burrito - both were such a great blend of flavors

Michael Lue

We saw a huge line around the block near our hotel and it just prompted us to take a look, after looking at Google reviews, we noticed it's a very popular brunch spot! The pancakes were really nice and fluffy! The Korean friend chicken was very crispy and saucy but honestly it wasn't needed, the pancakes is what's worth mentioning! I highly recommend coming to line up pretty early if you want to try it out! (Like 9:45 AM is good enough) Don't worry about the line, it goes quickly if you're EARLY but you'll be added to the wait-list if you come around 10:30 AM - this takes way longer and not recommended if you're starving

Rohan Raut

Walked in on a Monday afternoon without a reservation and ended up waiting around an hour and 40 minutes for a table—be prepared for a queue! We got the famous pancakes and the chicken katsu club. The pancakes were super fluffy and buttery, exactly as expected. They are, however, very sweet. If you aren't a fan of super sugary dishes, you'll probably find them too much. It really depends on your taste! The Chicken Katsu Club was perfect for me. It was the right blend of juicy katsu chicken, crisp cabbage, and savory bacon. Definitely hit the spot. Overall, a solid spot for diner classics with a twist, just know what you're getting into with that sweet tooth!

During off hours you maybe able to score a seat with not much of a wait but a reservation is recommended. For me the food was ok. The Korean fried chicken wings was fried nicely and great crunch but …

During off hours you maybe able to score a seat with not much of a wait but a reservation is recommended. For me the food was ok. The korean fried chicken wings was fried nicely and great cru…

During off hours you maybe able to score a seat with not much of a wait but a reservation is recommended. For me the food was ok. The Korean fried chicken wings was fried nicely and great crunch bu…

During off hours you maybe able to score a seat with not much of a wait but a reservation is recommended. For me the food was ok. The Korean fried chicken wings was fried nicely and great crunch bu…

Pro Tip: You can order one pancake. It's very large and I couldn't finish\n\nWe've all seen the viral buzz on social media over Golden Diner. Here's my experience:\n\nLeave my house on Long Island …

the food was incredible. i've been looking forward to trying this place for months. the service was great, and the space is really cute! definitely small and not a lot of seating, so get there earl…

Food was AMAZING 10/10. Would highly recommend and can't wait to go again. Although we came on a random Tuesday, we still had a 45 min wait as the place isn't too big but def worth it.

I made a reservation here for like 9:30 PM on a Sunday, 30 minutes before closing. We ordered the viral honey butter pancake, and it was so good! We also added on the compote, which we felt like wa…

Amazing food and great service. We did not have reservations but we must have hit the perfect time because we were able to get a table immediately. The wings are a ton of food and amazing. The panc…

staff was incredibly accommodating even though I arrived 15 mins before closing. The staff was pleasant and the vibe of this diner was great! The honey butter pancakes were incredible. Warm, butt…

Wait for one was 15min on a Monday at 3pm. Walked to The Mandarin for a cup of coffee and soon got the text saying they are ready to seat me. Ordered the honey butter pancake and it was every bit a…

Phenomenal breakfast spot in nyc. We went for dinner but ordered from the breakfast all day menu. Their pancakes and breakfast burritos were 10/10 and the Yuzu drinks both alcoholic and nonalcoholi…

Awesome customer service and the food is out of this world. Chicken wings are delicious and the pancakes are unique and mind blowing.

Awesome customer service and the food is out of this world. chicken wings are delicious and the pancakes are unique and mind blowing.

Awesome customer service and the food is out of this world. Chicken wings are delicious and the pancakes are unique and mind blowing.

Awesome customer service and the food is out of this world. Chicken wings are delicious and the pancakes are unique and mind blowing.

Awesome customer service and the food is out of this world. chicken wings are delicious and the pancakes are unique and mind blowing.

We took advantage of Halloween being on a Friday to snag a spot at Golden Diner. I already tried the delicious mini pancakes at Golden HOF, but was excited to try the original at the diner. We were a…

We took advantage of Halloween being on a Friday to snag a spot at Golden Diner. I already tried the delicious mini pancakes at Golden HOF, but was excited to try the original at the diner. We were…

This place lives up to the hype. I definitely recommend making a rsvp a month in advance if you’re traveling to nyc. The service is great the food is good. I order everything that I wanted to try and…

This place lives up to the hype. I definitely recommend making a rsvp a month in advance if you’re traveling to nyc. The service is great the food is good. I order everything that I wanted to try a…

This place lives up to the hype. I definitely recommend making a rsvp a month in advance if you’re traveling to nyc. The service is great the food is good. I order everything that I wanted to try a…

You must reserve your table in advanced, or show up, but be ready to wait 1.5 hrs for your table. But, it is worthy!!! The food is amazing! Whatever you order is fresh and tasty. Of course, their h…

i was not overly enthused about reservations for pancakes at 1:00 p.m., but they were likely the best I have ever had. Thick and fluffy and the buttery syrup stuff with some very well prepped berr…

Best brunch in New York. This hidden gem located in Chinatown, dwt Manhattan features a well made brunch. We went here for a sunday brunch, they do not take reservations for weekend brunches. There…

Nice staff and great food. This place gets busy so be prepared to wait a little while when NYC is at its busiest. We will definitely go back next time we’re in the area.

Sunday brunch in China town. Pancakes outrageous. chicken katsu club delicious. Will go back for sure to maybe try breakfast burrito, burger or Ruben quesadilla.

Food was delicious. Small restaurant, but they have a good amount of heated outdoor seating so we did not have to wait. I ordered the egg sandwich with sausage. Came out looking and tasting great!

We went for the viral pancakes and wings, left with an over hour wait! We actually ended up ordering carryout, so we didn't leave empty-handed. The pancakes were true to their hype, fluffy and thick and very tasty, but the honey butter was a bit over the top. Regular maple syrup was the move for me. Very very filling, so get the single if you are ordering other food. The Korean wings were crispy and very delicious, and pretty big. But the kitchen shorted us 2 wings as well as the daikon. Also had the Green Tea Coffee Cake and the Thai Tea Tres Leches dessert. Both were very average, say 6/10. Overall, I'd give it a 7.5 to 8/10, with the wings being the best overall.

Food was delicious! Their wings were crunchy and saucy ufff so good. We went for the pancake and it was great thick and drenched in that honey lemon syrup! Very small interior very cozy! Service was nice they were polite and attentive!

The pancakes are the real deal here. But is it worth the wait? We were told an hour and it took 1.45 Mins in a Tuesday at 1 pm. Thats a long wait we experienced 4 entrees and the pancakes. The burger was good but not great, the egg sandwich was good on GF toast but had better, the chicken Katsu sandwich had an interesting twist and the fried chicken tasted like Korean fried chicken. Overall the place had good vibes and was well thought out but the lines on an off day were outrageous. So many food choices, prices were decent and a strange location. But this is Nyc.

Lauren Crenshaw

I actually had no plans to go to golden diner the day I dined in but was walking around Chinatown, just coming from a bakery and I saw the line forming right before they opened. I decided to stand in line and give this place a try. I dined solo so I only had to wait 30 minutes for a spot. Ordered the honey butter pancakes and a cup of tea. The pancake is very good. Fluffy served piping hot. The honey butter on there was a nice touch and not too sweet. Service was good and very attentive and friendly. Personally….I would not stand in line for this place again. While the food is solid, it is nothing original or one in a million. While I was leaving, I heard the wait for a table for 2-4 people was up to 4 hours. Insane (this was the weekday too). The restaurant is small so they are doing the best with what they got.

Hyunjae Yoo

Golden Diner has a unique twist on pancakes that’s definitely worth trying at least once. The texture is interesting — slightly chewy and firm on the outside but soft and thick inside. There’s a hint of saltiness, though it’s not overpowering, and the flavor and texture remind me a bit of a lemon pound cake, with a subtle lemon aroma. It tastes rich and buttery, so I imagine it’s quite high in calories! The chicken katsu sandwich was decent — pretty much what you’d expect, nothing extraordinary. Overall, it’s not a place I’d wait a very long time for, but if you manage to get a reservation, it’s absolutely worth a visit.

Food Soul

I was suprised by their pancakes, they were so good, a little bit crispy on the outside and soft inside. The sweetness was perfect. I also like their sparkling oolong lychee tea. We got good service as well. I recommend to reserve in advance because the restaurant was so packed. The atmosphere was cute and cozy, a little bit hot inside when we were there. But overall, it was good experience dinning here.

Jeroen Theeuwen

We had breakfast on my birthday here and I loved it! Making a reservation in advance is highly recommended. We managed to do it and all went smoothly. The pancakes are amazing, but so much that you can easily share it with two people. The chicken wings were tasty as well. Friendly staff, chill vibe, overall good experience!

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Korean bbq wings were good first time having it. The honey butter pancake was just ok. Only refills are with coffee and water. Small glasses of OJ and other drinks. Mimosa was good but portion wise c…

korean bbq wings were good first time having it. The honey butter pancake was just ok. Only refills are with coffee and water. Small glasses of OJ and other drinks. Mimosa was good but portion …

Korean bbq wings were good first time having it. The honey butter pancake was just ok. Only refills are with coffee and water. Small glasses of OJ and other drinks. Mimosa was good but portion …

Korean bbq wings were good first time having it. The honey butter pancake was just ok. Only refills are with coffee and water. Small glasses of OJ and other drinks. Mimosa was good but portion wise…

nice big buttery cakes we loved them even after waiting in the cold rains so much honey. so much butters.

nice big buttery cakes we loved them even after waiting in the cold rains so much honey. so much butters.

nice big buttery cakes we loved them even after waiting in the cold rains so much honey. so much butters.

Waited in an hour long line to try this viral restaurant. Maybe the expectation was too high but everything was just ok. The pancake was good but I wouldn't wait an hour for it again. The Korean fr…

Soooo good and so worth the wait! I'm so glad I was able to get a last minute reservation. This spot has been on my list for awhile. The pancake is a little on the sweet side, you also may not be a…

overrated, I came to this diner because I finally wanted to try their famous pancakes. I figured it was gonna be a long wait time, so i patiently waited. This was not a problem at all by the way. I…

I'm not on social media but it was hard to miss all the articles and Insta clips of Golden Diner's famous honey butter pancakes. I was in the neighborhood so I gave it the old college try to see i…

Didn't get a 5 because of the wait and the seating. Pancakes are amazing. I was told before I went how good they are. Got to try them!

I was initial attracted to Golden Diner because of the pictures of the egg sando and the chicken katsu sandwich. And yes, I ended up trekking over and visited just for those two dishes. And yes, th…

Good food, but really overpriced. The Chinese Egg and Cheese sandwich was very good, but not worth $17, especially not with typical sausage links. The katsu chicken sandwich was delicious, but had …

Good meals but really too expensive even it's in NYC.\nAround 80$ for 2 salads, 1 drink and a single pancake !

I loved their eclectic menu and the food was so so tasty! However, the wait times were quite long and the chairs were very uncomfortable, too. If you decide to sit outside, beware of the noise sin…

I loved their eclectic menu and the food was so so tasty! However, the wait times were quite long and the chairs were very uncomfortable, too. If you decide to sit outside, beware of the noise sin…

Probably our expectations were too high? But it was disappointing. We didn't have a reservation, so we tried walking in to see if we could get a table on a weekday. We were glad that we only waited around 45 minutes. We tried the double pancake with berry compote on the side, Korean fried chicken wings, and chicken katsu club. I’m not sure if it was a bad batch, but the pancakes were dry, and we ordered the compote on the side so we could try with and without it. The berry compote made the pancakes a little bit better, but without the berries, I don’t think that we could finish the pancakes. The chicken wings and katsu club are okay and ordinary—nothing special.