"If I’m looking for a guilty pleasure breakfast, it’d have to be pancakes. And this place is known for offering up some of the best in the city. But the real secret is their homemade syrup. It’s to die for." - team infatuation
"A Chinatown Egg & Cheese built on a sesame scallion bun with perfectly fluffy eggs that recall a Korean-style egg soufflé; adding avocado for creaminess and bacon for crunch intensifies an already vibrant, multicultural take on the BEC." - Adam H. Callaghan
"The egg sandwich at Golden Diner is a studied affair, with soft scrambled eggs that spill off the edges of a sweet Chinese scallion milk bun. The eggs share space with processed cheese, smoky bacon, and a hamburger-sized potato cake that’s crunchy on the outside and silky on the inside." - Eater Staff
"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
"A reverential hush tends to fall over the table when the honey butter pancakes are served at Golden Diner. They’re absurdly fluffy, with a crisp, caramelized exterior, but our favorite part is the honey maple butter rapidly melting all over them. You can add berry compote for $4, which might sound like a lot—especially on top of the $16 you’re already paying for these two bad boys—but you should do it. Along with the lemon zest that already tops the pancakes (which are, hallelujah, available all day), the tartness of the fruit really makes them sing." - molly fitzpatrick, sonal shah, kenny yang, carina finn koeppicus