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Golden Dragon at Taj Samudra: An Exceptional Dining Experience

My visit to Golden Dragon, Taj Samudra, was truly memorable, thanks to the outstanding service by Kasun. His ability to anticipate our needs was remarkable, providing polite and attentive service without being intrusive. From the moment we sat down, he ensured our comfort, starting with fragrant jasmine tea and jaggery-coated cashews. The tea was delightful and continually refreshed, setting the perfect tone for the meal.



Kimchi is always there in dinner tables 


Jaggery coated cashews 

This is a seasonal buffet they offered, and I think is a great deal. 



This was a vodka based cocktail, but it was very very sweet! Not my liking at all. But it’s included in the offer so I tried it. 


CHICKEN SUI MAI 2500/- 
But like a open meatball, went well with the soy sauce 


WATER CHESTNUTS, ASPARAGUS AND BABY CORN DUMPLING 2500/-

This was excellent, and very delicate, the flavor of the onion dip complimented this dish by far. 


Sweet and soup prawns 
Giant prawns, with the signature sweetness and the tartness of the pineapple was nice. 


Crispy chicken in lemon sauce (s) 3100/- 

The batter seemed a bit off, also by the time we ate the food everything was cooled off. Hence I was not much of a fan, the sweet tangy lemon could have been a crowd pleaser. Will not order again.




Stir-fried bok choy and broccoli in soy sauce / garlic sauce. 
This was just clean vegetable prepped to perfection. 


Seafood fried rice 



Seafood asparagus soup, crabmeat and prawns 2150/- 
Second time ordering this soup, abundant in seafood, with that unique asparagus taste. Not everyone’s cup of tea. 


Almond tofu 2800/- 
This dessert is a MUST TRY! 
I can’t believe this is made with tofu! Ofcourse you get h the almond smell and a slight flavor! But WOW perfect silky sweet smoothness! Just the way I like it! This is gonna be my FAV! 




Spicy figs with vanilla ice cream 2800/- 

These figs were soaked in a fragrant spice syrup. Which was not too sweet. I was being super smart and told them I don’t want the ice cream, don’t make that mistake! 
Since the smell and the taste is not for all. With the ice cream you can manage this dessert. 

I am guessing it was consisting of cinnamon, cloves and the main ingredient star ansi

I will definitely try this dessert again for a change! 


Chef's Special: Seafood Asparagus Soup
💰 Rs. 1,890/-
Rating: 4🌟
A clear, earthy soup brimming with shrimp, crabmeat, and asparagus. The bold, unique taste of asparagus added a special touch, though it may not suit everyone’s palate.


Mains

Kung Pao Chicken
💰 Rs. 3,850/-
Rating: 4🌟
Tender chicken and crunchy cashews were coated in a perfectly balanced dark sauce. The garlic added a savory edge to the sweetness of the caramelized sauce, making it a flavorful and satisfying dish.

Egg Fried Rice
💰 Rs. 3,300/-
Rating: 4🌟
This fragrant rice dish, generously studded with scrambled egg and fresh chives, paired wonderfully with the mains. Simple yet packed with flavor.



Prawn Har Gao
💰 Rs. 2,500/-
Rating: 5🤩
A standout dish! The dim sum was delicately prepared with translucent, pearl-like wrappers encasing juicy shrimp. Served with green chili and soy dips, each bite was a perfect harmony of flavors and textures.



Desserts

Lychee with Vanilla Ice Cream
💰 Rs. 1,870/-
Rating: 4🌟
This dessert was light, refreshing, and elegant. The sweetness of the lychee complemented the creaminess of the vanilla ice cream perfectly, rounding off the meal beautifully.

Date Pancake
💰 Rs. 2,310/-
Rating: 3.5🌟
An unexpected twist on a classic! These date-stuffed samosas, with their crispy exterior and warm, sweet filling, were a unique offering. Paired with vanilla ice cream, they worked well, though the sweetness was a bit overwhelming for my taste.



Got some dark chocolate for the after dinner dessert 
Total 15,810/-
With taxes 21,200/- 
 

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