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Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant

A Palace of Feasts Awaits

It’s difficult to drive through Chinatown on King Street and not notice Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant. Its regal red columns with golden dragons dancing toward the ceiling are certainly eye-catching. Step through Golden Palace’s door, and find yourself met with a feast fit for a king, or queen — without the price tag. “We want…

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Eat Like a King at Golden Palace

With a name like Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant, you’re, of course, wondering what it feels like to dine like royalty. Well, prepare to have your expectations exceeded with a menu that boasts more than 100 items. If you’re dining with a restrictive diet, the restaurant has you covered, as well. “I know there are a…

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Find “Shelter” in These Creature Comforts

Golden Palace Restaurant in Chinatown introduces three new dishes for a limited time. Known for its Hong Kong-and Southern China-style cuisine, the landmark eatery located next to Bank of Hawaii has been a longtime local favorite. Available for about a month, guests can enjoy Typhoon Shelter Crab ($30), Cucumber with Lup Cheong ($7.95) and Curry…

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Happy New Day

The first day of the Chinese New Year (falling on Feb. 10 this year, ushering in the Year of the Snake), is celebrated with rich traditions, festivities and best of all, special menus. Jai, or monk’s food, for example, is eaten on the first day of the new year to cleanse the body and to…

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Good Fortune Abounds

By Rachel Breit Greet the Chinese New Year and encounter happiness at Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant with two traditional dishes. Enjoy a vegetarian dish brimming with colors and auspiciousness. Jai ($6.95) is traditionally prepared on the first day of Chinese New Year (Feb. 10) and features symbolic ingredients. Eat the flavorful and varied dish to…

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New Winter Specials at Golden Palace

Located in the heart of Chinatown, Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant serves traditional, authentic Hong Kong-style cuisine. Manager Gary Lam credits his father Howard Lam, owner and founder of Golden Palace, as the one who is behind much of the culinary direction at the restaurant. His father, he says, has a broad expertise in Chinese cuisine….

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Golden Palace Restaurant

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at your favorite restaurant? Well, much credit goes to the many chefs, owners and managers who work diligently day in and day out to make sure Hawaii’s diners have a top-notch dining experience. This week, Dining Out gets the inside scoops from Golden Palace Restaurant manager Gary…

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Feasting on Family-Style Faves at Golden Palace

On any given day at Golden Palace Seafood Restaurant, the Lam family, who own and operate the establishment, can be found making customers feel at home in their traditional Chinese eatery. Three generations of the hard-working bunch are often under one roof as founder Howard Lam greets customers, his son Gary manages the floor and…

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Mochi On My Mind

Happy Sunday, Ono readers! Thank goodness it’s Sunday because this past week was crazy busy. Between juggling work, family, caring for my dog Kea and cleaning up after my new 8-week-old puppy, Oreo, who is currently being potty trained and is chewing on everything he can get his paws on, I was about to lose…

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A Golden Opportunity for Chinese Cuisine

Golden Palace, located on North King Street, has served up great Chinese food to its customers f -or more than 10 years, and to this day it’s known for its more than 40 choices of dim sum (priced as one of the cheapest in town) and family-style accommodations. The establishment dishes out a great Free-Range…

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