Customer Reviews
★★★★★
Golden Sands Chinese Restaurant has a rating of 4.3
out of 5 based on over 699
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I had both dim sum and dinner at this place, and the food was absolutely delicious! The portions are generous, and every dish we tried was full of flavor. The huge lobster was incredibly tender and tasty. Some standout dishes included the Chili Chicken with Black Truffle, Salty Fish with Scallop, Tofu & Eggplant Hot Pot, and the House Special Fried Rice — all unique and bursting with flavor.
A must-try spot for anyone who loves great Chinese cuisine! I will really miss this place!
Amanda Wang (☆ 5/5)

One of my favorite spots for authentic, traditional Chinese food. It always amazes me how they can comfortably accommodate a group of 13 at a single table—seamless and cozy without feeling crowded.
The food is consistently delicious. A standout for me is the egg yolk shrimp—perfectly cooked with large, juicy shrimp and just the right balance of richness and saltiness. That signature egg yolk flavor really shines without being overpowering.
The service is solid and efficient. You can tell they run a tight ship, and I really respect seeing the owners actively involved—coming out to help the staff and engage with customers. It shows they genuinely care about their business and the dining experience.
Thanh H (☆ 5/5)

We have been to Golden Sands restaurant many times for both Dim sum and Dinner. Each have their own menu.
This time we went for dinner to celebrate a birthday.
My wife felt the server was very pushy when it came to ordering more food. As a result there was way too much food for 4 people. She told us to order 4 quail appetizers when 2 was more than sufficient for 4 people. We ended up taking half to food home. The fish and shrimp dishes were identical except for the meat.
We also felt that this restaurant has become one of the most expensive in the city for dinner.
Grant C (☆ 3/5)

The food here is so good! I came here 2 times during my trip, once for dim sum and another time for dinner. Dim sum were really good but the best dishes were during my dinner time visit. The BBQ duck was so juicy and flavourful, it's a must try!! The lobster was so fresh and not overpriced.
Jennifer Y (☆ 5/5)

Food for the most part is excellent, one of the best dim sum places in Calgary. However, it’s not super consistent. We went back to back weekends and a few of the staples, such as shrimp dumpling (ha gow) was night and day. The first weekend was excellent, thin wrappers, nice shrimp. And the next weekend, thick wrappers, chewy and questionable shrimp. But of all the times we’ve been, it’s usually pretty good. Service has been hit or miss, but overall what you’d expect. I like that you can make reservations in advance, especially with toddlers who have no patience waiting.
Joyce Humphrey (☆ 4/5)

You would not expect such delicious food in Calgary but it is at Golden Sands. The food was perfectly cooked and seasoned. There wasn't one dish that was subpar. Service was typical high end Chinese wedding banquet but at a typical family restaurant setting. In another word, Wonderful. The atmosphere was dated and simple but got the job done.
TERRY CHENG (☆ 5/5)

We visited this restaurant for dim sum on a busy Saturday lunchtime and were pleased with the experience overall. Despite the crowd, we were seated quickly and received attentive service.
We tried a variety of dishes, and the BBQ pork pastry was a standout with flaky pastry and a delicious filling. The Green Tea Cake with black sesame filling was also excellent, crisped perfectly and packed with flavour. The Prawn Rice Crepe was generously stuffed and paired well with its dipping sauce.
The Turnip Cake had a nice flavour, though the texture was a bit gooier than we’d prefer, and the Congee was tasty but slightly too salty for our liking. Unfortunately, the Tofu with salted egg was overly salty, to the point where we couldn’t finish it.
Overall, we were impressed by the quality of the food and would return, though we’d order a couple of different dishes next time.
Garth Slaney (☆ 4/5)

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Address
Golden Sands Chinese Restaurant is located at 5010 Centre St N, Calgary, AB T2K 0S8, Canada
Phone
The phone number of Golden Sands Chinese Restaurant is +1 403-455-2777
Business Hours
Monday: 10:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00
Tuesday: 10:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 10:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00
Friday: 10:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00
Saturday: 10:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00
Sunday: 10:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00