Jason F.
Yelp
As the saying goes, "Out of the ashes rises the phoenix" and nothing could be truer than dining at Golden Phoenix. Located along the busy corridor of North Classen Boulevard in the heart of Oklahoma City, Golden Phoenix blends traditional Cantonese dim sum with modern Vietnamese entrées. It's a perfect reflection of the city's evolving cultural landscape with two rich culinary traditions coming together in one continuously vibrant neighborhood. Many markets and restaurants in the area are now predominantly Asian-centric, Golden Phoenix fits in well with this local aesthetic. What brought our party of eleven to Golden Phoenix was its reputation as a longtime favorite among several of our guests, many of them locals who have been loyal patrons for years. They're fans of the restaurant's traditional dim sum, served daily from push carts laden with steaming baskets and small plates, inviting diners to pick and choose their favorites right at their table.
The table we sat at was a square table not a round one, and it felt a little jarring with so many people crammed into a smaller space. It was crowded on the weekend afternoon when we visited Golden Phoenix but thankfully the dim sum options kept coming and we ordered a number of scintillating options from the lunch and dinner menu. With Vietnamese and Cantonese options, the menu at Golden Phoenix is separated into categories including Cold Plates and Appetizers; Chef Recommendations; Chef Special Soups; Golden Phoenix's Specials; BBQ & Marinated Specials; Seafood; Chicken; Beef; Pork; Vegetables; Soup; Clay Pot; Fried Rice; Dry Noodles; Rice Noodles; Egg Foo Yang; Congee; Vietnamese sections including Appetizers; Broken Rice Platters; Rare Beef Salads; Pork/ Fish/ Chicken; Clear Noodle Chicken Soup; Noodle Beef Soup; Soup Noodle & Dry Noodle; Self Prepare and Roll by Yourself; Side Order for Hot Pot; Rice Vermicelli Noodle; and of course dim sum items. It's been a while since I've seen a menu this expansive. We enjoyed traditional dim sum small plates such as Har Gow, Sui Mai, Beef Sui Mai, Flat Rice Noodles filled with Beef and Shrimp; Shrimp Rice Balls; Deep Fried Calamari; Baked BBQ Pork Buns; and Baked Egg Custard Tarts.
Since our party was so large we also ordered additional entrées for our party to split between each other including two servings of Beef Flat Noodles or Beef Chow Fun as it is traditionally known as; one serving of Seafood Pan Fried Noodles; Grilled Korean Beef Short Ribs served with their Oven Rice Platter; Vietnamese Combination Pan Fried Flat Noodles w/ Shrimp, Squid & Beef; and two servings of their Chinese Broccoli With Oyster Sauce. Beyond the dim sum, the true stars of our meal were the Grilled Korean Beef Short Ribs and the Vietnamese Combination Pan-Fried Flat Noodles, both showcasing elevated Vietnamese flavors executed perfectly. Service, however, was a bit sluggish at times, particularly with refilling our water glasses and teapot, which is served and charged by the cup. Our total bill was $205.12, which for the amount of food we feasted on this afternoon visit was a real bargain. The phoenix is a mythical bird that regenerates from its own ashes now stands as a powerful symbol of resilience and hope, a reminder that something new and extraordinary can emerge from even the most difficult circumstances. At Golden Phoenix, it's the food that has risen to become the true star, serving a community that deeply values tradition and togetherness.