Golden Joy Restaurant

Golden Joy is consistently celebrated as one of the quintessential experiences when visiting Tangra, Kolkata's historic Chinatown. It’s not just a restaurant; for many, it's a pillar of the city's unique culinary landscape. The core of the appeal is the food: classic, authentic Hakka-style Chinese cuisine that has been perfectly adapted to the local Indian palate. Diners praise the intense flavors, generous use of garlic and chili, and the sheer satisfaction of the "Tangra Chinese" experience. Favorites that constantly pop up in conversation include the Dry Chilli Pork, the rich Roasted Duck, and the crispy Golden Fried Prawns. The portion sizes are often highlighted as a major plus—they are very large, and many dishes can be ordered in half-plates, ensuring excellent value for money. The atmosphere at Golden Joy contributes significantly to its charm. It's a bustling, spacious establishment that manages to feel simultaneously chaotic and comforting. Users appreciate that it caters well to large groups and families, often segmenting seating areas with a dedicated family room. However, expect a lively, sometimes crowded setting, particularly on weekends and holidays—it's definitely not the place for a quiet, intimate meal. While the ambience is traditional and the service is generally prompt and friendly, patrons primarily visit for the taste and the heritage. It is widely considered a mid-range dining option, offering superb quality and quantity that leaves a lasting impression. If you are looking to truly taste the culinary history of Kolkata's Chinatown, Golden Joy is the restaurant that consistently delivers that bold, flavorful, and deeply satisfying experience.

Food- Yes, portions are generous, but so are price. Taste was notably poor compared to established brands such as MAINLAND CHINA or CHOWMAN. Veg fried rice and Mixed rice both were extremely oily & smelt of oil. Veg Manchurian and Chicken Kung Pao both were bland and tasteless. Only saving grace were the starters- Golden fried Prawn and Fried babycorn. Service - Unresponsive staff. Food order takes a hell lot of time. With a restaurant of this stature expected placemats on the table and also quicker response from staff(table crumbing, crockery change).They need to be called several times before being noticed even on a semi busy day. What came as a shock was - the Bill had 3% tips added unilaterally by the restaurant. Being a veteran in the Hospitality Management industry for 35 years,I am sure Tips and Service Charge are never imposed on the guest and several restaurants and star hotels have faced criticism and been penalised. How can any establishment encourage such practice is beyond my understanding. Anyway we didn't create a scene but I wouldn't recommend this place for sure.

Had a great experience at Golden Joy, Kolkata! The food, service, and ambiance all came together for a memorable meal. 🍤 Crispy Golden Prawn Fried – perfectly golden and super crunchy, one of the best prawn dishes I’ve tried! (5/5) 🥟 Yum Wanton – tasty and crisp, though could use a little more filling inside. (4/5) 🍗 Hunan Chicken – absolutely loved it! Spicy, flavorful, and cooked just right. (5/5) 🌶️ Kung Pao Chicken – decent, but a bit on the sweeter side for my taste. (3/5) 🍜 Mixed Rice Noodles – excellent mix of flavors and texture, a total hit! (5/5) 🍚 Thai Veg Fried Rice – light, aromatic, and full of flavor, pairs perfectly with the mains. (5/5)

The flag-bearer of the famous Chinese scenes in Kolkata,Tangra.As usual,the common hullabaloo thing when in comes to winter-dining.The place was house-full,that too in the middle of the week.With mercury hitting an all time low in Kolkata.The restaurant and drinking scene was again back to life. Food ordered: 1)Golden fried prawns 2)Chicken red pepper 3)Mixed fried-rice 4)Hunan Chicken 5)Cantonese Noodles(mixed) Accompanied by few pegs of rum and beers. I was never dissapointed with the food that they offer,the same was true this time as well!

I have visited this place twice, the food is amazing but it's always crowded and finding seats is a task specially for a group of many persons. Overall I think the staff behaviour should be improved a bit, not like they misbehave but they can definitely be a bit humble that's it.

China Town has its own charm and hype and to savour some good Chinese delicacies, we went to Golden Joy restaurant. We ordered for Chicken Manchow soup, chicken wanton soup, golden fried prawns, egg fried rice, cantonese noodles and chilli chicken. Out of all these foods, the only item we enjoyed was fresh lime soda and the complimentary saunf. Golden fried prawns- prawns were huge in size but really there was no marination or no flavour. Just prawns dipped in batter and fried. The dish lacked seasoning and flavour. Even the prawns did not taste that great. Manchow soup- It was decent but flavour was not authentic. Wanton soup- great disappointment, wantons were okayish and the soup has a distinct smell of chicken. Egg fried rice- tasted very basic. Nothing special about it. Cantonese noodles- lacked seasoning and flavour by means. Thumbs down 👎 Chilli chicken - Not used to this flavour and style of chilli chicken which they served. Have had really better chilli chicken. Seriously, did not understand what the hype about China Town was because we were thoroughly disappointed and not sure when we plan to get back.

Today I learned that Chinese-Indian fusion was born here in Kolkata! It was pretty good. The paneer in spicy sauce was great, and had a nice heat to it. Chicken fried rice was fine and so was the fried chicken appetizer but I think I preferred the rice.

If you want to taste authentic Chinese food, must visit place for you. If you are visiting golden Joy must taste the golden prawn fry there, the prawn will just melt in your mouth. In addition to that we have also ordered chicken soup, fish finger, hunan chicken and mixed fried rice , every item was awesome.