"Unlike the food at whatever place comes up when you search “diner near me,” the classics at Golden Diner in Chinatown are unexpected: honey butter pancakes, a breakfast sandwich on a soft milk bun with cheese, eggs, and a crunchy hash brown, or a chicken katsu club. A counter with chrome stools reminds you that, despite the cocktails and orange wine, this is indeed a diner. But don’t forget to make a reservation ahead." - bryan kim, willa moore, molly fitzpatrick, will hartman, sonal shah