Chinese Dim Sum Buffet At Grand Mercure Da Nang – The Golden Dragon

The draw here is all-you-can-eat dim sum made to order, not a long row of trays to inspect. At The Golden Dragon, you choose dishes from a menu, then eat them fresh at your table in a polished Chinese restaurant inside Grand Mercure Da Nang.

I like two things in particular: the range of more than 50 dim sum and Chinese dishes, and the calm, well-kept dining room. One thing to keep in mind is that the service pace can vary. If the restaurant is busy, orders may take longer than you expect.

What to know before you book

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• More than 50 choices: Expect dumplings, siu mai, spring rolls, steamed rice rolls, soups, noodles, rice, vegetables, and Chinese desserts.
• Made-to-order weekday meals: You order at the table, often using a tablet, and can request more after your first round.
• A different weekend format: Saturday and Sunday packages may include buffet dishes such as Peking duck, barbecue, and freshly made noodles, with a smaller dim sum selection.
• A drink is included: Your booking covers one draft beer, soft drink, or water.
• Pool use comes with the meal: Free swimming pool use is included, a useful extra if you want to make lunch part of a slower hotel visit.
• Service can be uneven: Many meals are attentive and smooth, but a full dining room can mean delays between orders.

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Dim sum, ordered one round at a time

The phrase buffet can suggest a room full of steaming trays. That is not how the weekday meal usually works. You sit down, browse the menu, and order dishes for the table. Staff bring them out as they are prepared, and you can order another round when you are ready.

This approach has a real advantage: food arrives fresh rather than sitting out. It also lets you sample more without piling your plate high. Some diners have received small portions, often one or two pieces per person, which makes it easier to try several dishes. If you have a favorite, order another round.

The pace is part of the bargain, and sometimes part of the wait. When service is running well, staff keep track of your dishes and bring a tablet back so you can order again. When the room is busy, the next round may take time. I would arrive with enough room in your schedule to enjoy the meal rather than needing to rush off.

The menu is designed around a broad range of Chinese dim sum, with more than 50 items and additional dishes to make the meal substantial. You can expect dumplings, siu mai, fried spring rolls, steamed rice rolls, Chinese soups, noodle soup, fried vegetables, fried noodles, fried rice, and desserts. The menu changes with seasonal ingredients and stock, so treat the published selection as a guide, not a promise.

What to order, and what to expect on the plate

The strongest reason to come is variety. Shrimp dumplings and chicken feet have earned particular praise, and diners who enjoy steamed dim sum often find plenty to try. The dumpling wrappers are described as thin, though they can break easily. That is a small reminder that this is a Da Nang restaurant offering Chinese cooking, not a claim to reproduce every detail of a top Hong Kong tea house.

Fried dishes provide a change of texture, but they can feel greasy if you order too many. I would start with a mix of steamed and fried items, then favor the styles you like best. Noodles, rice, soups, and vegetables give you a break from dumplings and can make the meal feel more like a full Chinese spread than a snack marathon.

Not every dish hits the same mark. Some items are described as excellent, while others are simply decent. Egg tarts have been a particular weak point for some diners, so save room for dessert if you like, but do not make the tart the main reason for coming.

Portion size is useful to discuss with your server. The small servings make sampling easy, but if you know you want a larger portion of a dish, ask what can be arranged. Starting with a few orders also helps you avoid filling up early on fried items or rice.

Weekday ordering versus the weekend buffet

The weekday package, available Tuesday through Friday, is the clearest choice if dim sum is your main goal. It centers on made-to-order dishes, with the chance to order more, and costs from US$18.10 according to the package details. The activity is also advertised from $19.95, so check the price shown for your chosen date and package before paying.

Saturday and Sunday have a separate package, starting from US$21.99. Its format can differ from the weekday meal: the dim sum selection may be smaller, while buffet additions such as Peking duck, barbecue items, snacks, and desserts broaden the spread. Freshly made noodles have also been available.

That makes the weekend option a better fit if you want a broader buffet-style meal, not simply the greatest number of dim sum choices. The weekday plan is more focused on ordering dim sum dish by dish. Check the details for your date, since menu contents can change with the season and ingredient availability.

A refined dining room, with service that may depend on the hour

The restaurant is inside Grand Mercure Da Nang and has a traditional Chinese design, with a quiet, comfortable feel when it is not crowded. Its setting is more formal than a casual dim sum shop, but you do not need to treat lunch as a special-occasion affair. It is simply a pleasant place to sit down and take your time.

Service is one of the meal’s most praised strengths. Staff are often described as friendly, responsive, and attentive, and the tablet ordering system can make a large menu less daunting. If you have a food concern, ask directly. One diner was helped to check that dishes did not contain peanuts, though you should not assume the restaurant or booking platform can guarantee allergen-free food.

There is a less polished side to service when the room fills. A busy period can mean that one table receives several dishes while another waits for its first plate. A full dining room may also be noisier, especially when groups arrive. For a quieter meal, weekday lunch has the advantage of being calmer at times, though restaurant traffic varies.

Timing, location, and the included extras

The Golden Dragon is at Lot A1, Zone of the Villas of Green Island, Hoa Cuong Bac, Hai Chau District, Da Nang, inside the Grand Mercure Da Nang Hotel. The restaurant serves lunch Tuesday through Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner runs daily from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Lunch is a natural fit if you want to eat dim sum and still have the afternoon free. Dinner is available every day, but the weekday all-you-can-eat package details apply to Tuesday through Friday, while weekends have their own package. Confirm that the option you choose matches your date and meal time.

One draft beer, soft drink, or water is included, as is free use of the swimming pool. The pool access adds value if you planned to spend time at the hotel, though it is not a substitute for checking any separate pool rules or hours. Other restaurant purchases may incur additional tax or service charges.

Is the price good value?

For around US$18 to US$22, depending on the package and date, you get a substantial range of dishes in a comfortable hotel restaurant, plus one drink and pool use. That is appealing value if you enjoy trying several types of dim sum and make good use of the unlimited ordering.

The price is less compelling if you judge the meal against the most exacting dim sum standards in Hong Kong or mainland China. Some dishes are excellent; others are average, and the cooking is not uniformly praised. The value lies in the combination of choice, made-to-order service, setting, and the ability to keep ordering, rather than in every item being a masterpiece.

It also helps to think about appetite. A couple of rounds of dumplings, soup, noodles, and dessert can be plenty. Do not order every dish at once just because the meal is unlimited. Eat in stages, then reorder what you genuinely like.

Who should book this meal?

I would point dim sum fans here first, especially those who want to try a wide selection without paying for each plate separately. It also suits families and groups with different tastes, since the menu ranges from dumplings and buns to soups, rice, noodles, vegetables, and sweets.

The weekend package makes sense if you want a broader buffet with items such as Peking duck and barbecue alongside dim sum. If your priority is a large selection of dim sum itself, compare the weekday option before booking. Anyone expecting a fully self-serve buffet should know that the weekday format is generally table service with repeat orders.

If you have allergies or dietary restrictions, contact the restaurant before buying. The menu may change, and allergen information cannot be guaranteed through the booking platform. The activity has no age limit, but people with food allergies or other health concerns are responsible for deciding what is safe to eat.

Should you book The Golden Dragon?

Book it if you want a comfortable, good-value dim sum meal with a wide menu and the freedom to order more. The best reasons are the range of dishes, generally attentive service, fresh made-to-order cooking, and the included drink and pool use.

Think twice if you expect every dish to match the best restaurants in Hong Kong, or if you need fast, predictable service at a peak hour. For the best chance of a relaxed meal, check whether the weekday or weekend format suits your appetite, allow time between rounds, and order a few dishes at a time. That is the smart way to enjoy the feast.

FAQ

Where is The Golden Dragon?

It is inside the Grand Mercure Da Nang Hotel at Lot A1, Zone of the Villas of Green Island, Hoa Cuong Bac, Hai Chau District, Da Nang, Vietnam.

What are the restaurant’s opening hours?

Lunch is Tuesday through Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner is available daily from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

How much does the dim sum meal cost?

The weekday all-you-can-eat package is listed from US$18.10, and the weekend package from US$21.99. Prices can vary by package and date, so check the amount shown when booking.

Is the meal a self-serve buffet?

The weekday package is generally ordered at the table, often using a tablet, and staff bring the dishes to you. The weekend package may include buffet dishes in addition to dim sum.

What food is included?

The menu can include dumplings, siu mai, fried spring rolls, steamed rice rolls, soups, noodle soup, vegetables, fried noodles, fried rice, and Chinese desserts. Weekend selections may also include dishes such as Peking duck, barbecue, snacks, and freshly made noodles.

Is a drink included?

Yes. The package includes one draft beer, soft drink, or water.

Is swimming pool use included?

Yes. Free use of the swimming pool is included with the meal package.

Can children join?

There is no age limit for this activity.

Can I cancel or change my booking?

A full refund is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the activity date, using local destination time. Changes are allowed until 24 hours before the activity starts, but restrictions apply to some bookings, including bookings made with Klook Pass or certain presale and promotional offers.