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Golden River

road opposite Golden Sands hotel, Batu Ferringhi, Penang Island, Malaysia
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Cuisines: Chinese
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Andover, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

Sitting just of the street on a mottly selection of chairs and tables. This place is popular with more locals than 'ferrenghi' . Its just past the 7/11 about 5 minutes walk from the Rasa Sayang. A big meal for 2 with beers is about 60 MR if you are splahing out. Our first meal there was less than 30... More

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Cockfield, United Kingdom
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36 reviews 36 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

Food came quickly and tasted very good. Not a bad place to eat but tek sen in georgetown was the best!

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Staffs
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25 reviews 25 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
35 helpful votes 35 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2013

This restaurant is not on the main road but on a side street opposite the Golden Sands. It was very busy and had to wait for a table but the food was worth waiting for but the best bit was the bill at the end - two spicy chicken dishes, two fried rice, coke and a tiger beer - 25... More

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Battle, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2012

The unprepossessing premises disguise a culinary gold mine. The black pepper chicken and deep fried aubergine are two excellent examples. Very inexpensive, some of the best Chinese we've had, but don't go here if the decor is more important to you than the food!

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South West France
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68 reviews 68 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2012

You can hardly call this a restaurant, it's just a little above a hawker stall with service. Food was not bad (big choice), hot and the portions were very good. Service was OK, not long to wait, the food was prepared just a few metres away. A little out of the way, the last place on the left going up... More

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Manchester UK
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70 reviews 70 reviews
42 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 42 cities Reviews in 42 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2012

Visited based on Tripadvisor reviews. We were staying at the Golden Sands, the restaurant being a five minute walk from the front door. A couple of other reviews have stated that they are unsure of the name of the road it is situated on. Couldn’t see a name either. For simplicity the Golden Sands is situated on a T junction.... More

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Goa
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 December 2012

Go to traffic lights by Golden sands. Cross over and walk down road opposite. On the left hand side (the last restuarant you come to) is the Golden sands. Cheaper as it is off of the main strip. We live here and take all of our guests. Everyone says it is fantastic. Give it a try. Try the Kamp heog... More

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Penang Island, Malaysia
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 September 2012

This is restaurant has good service, delicious food to eat and the price is chep. I will bring my family come again to eat all the delicious food.

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Goa
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6 restaurant reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2012

Car park in the day, yet amazing restaurant at night! :) People are lovely and Chinese food to die for! Highly recommend the Belcan chicken. Enjoy!

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australia
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61 reviews 61 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 33 cities Reviews in 33 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 August 2012

This cafe was always busy with locals. It is cheap tasty, plenty of variety, and the staff, although very busy were helpful at all times. The food is served quickly and very hot and fresh. Our favourite place to eat during our month stay at Batu Ferrenghi.

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