Golden Swan Restaurant
5380 Victoria Dr, Vancouver, BC V5P 3V7, Canada
Phone: (604) 321-6621
Website: http://www.goldenswanrestaurant.com/
Golden Swan Restaurant in Vancouver is a 3.9-star Chinese restaurant with 1,460 Google reviews, known for Deep-fried taro balls (#17) and Shrimp with eggplant (#21).
Why we love it
- Cantonese cuisine with traditional dim sum
- Located near Near E38th Ave and Victoria Dr
- Spacious, lively, traditional
- Cart service with fast-paced efficiency
- Cantonese cuisine with traditional dim sum
- Located near Near E38th Ave and Victoria Dr
- Spacious, lively, traditional
- Cart service with fast-paced efficiency
What to Order
Deep-fried taro balls (#17)
These crispy taro balls are a consistently praised dim sum item, offering a delightful texture and savory flavor.
"I order the same thing each time: #17 and #21, which is the deep-fried taro balls and the shrimp with eggplant."
Tony Kondaks
Shrimp with eggplant (#21)
A popular dim sum choice featuring tender shrimp paired with flavorful eggplant, often served from the rolling carts.
"And today I’ve discovered a new treat - bitter melon deep fried custard balls, absolutely delis. Photo alongside the best taro dim sum."
Sima A.
Shrimp scallops dumplings
These dumplings are noted for their perfectly translucent and chewy skins, encasing a delicious filling of shrimp and scallops.
"The shrimp scallops dumplings and the chive dumplings had perfectly translucent, chewy skins that didn’t break apart."
Absolut YVR
Chive dumplings
Another dumpling highlight, these feature a well-prepared skin and a flavorful chive filling.
"The food was definitely the highlight of the meal—everything was on point."
Absolut YVR
Honeycomb Tripe
This dish is praised for its tenderness and excellent marinade, balanced with just the right amount of spice and garlic.
"Honeycomb Tripe: This was tender and well-marinated with just the right amount of spice and garlic."
Absolut YVR
Malay Sponge Cake (Ma Lai Go)
An incredibly fluffy and sweet dessert, this sponge cake boasts a deep, caramelized flavor.
"Malay Sponge Cake (Ma Lai Go): It was incredibly fluffy and had that deep, caramelized sweetness you look for."
Absolut YVR
Inside Scoop
- Make a reservation, especially for dim sum, as it can be extremely busy.
- Parking is limited; consider parking on a side street.
- Expect a loud and lively atmosphere, typical of a busy, traditional dim sum hall.
- Service is fast-paced and functional, not overly solicitous.
- Some dishes from the rolling carts might be cold; order directly for hot items if available.