Generous portions
Several reviews describe large servings; one meal intended for two was enough for three people.
Golden Fork Restaurant
Al Barsha
Golden Fork is a multi-cuisine seafood restaurant in Al Barsha, with Filipino dishes alongside broader Asian and international options. Reviews highlight generous portions, complimentary soup and breakfast service, including a buffet with made-to-order omelettes.
Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
1,200 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Metro access
The restaurant is opposite Mashreq Metro Station, making it convenient for visitors travelling by public transport.
Filipino choices
The menu includes Filipino favourites such as tapsilog, chicken sisig, tinola and sinigang na hipon.
Complimentary soup
Multiple reviews mention soup served free with meals, including a large complimentary serving that can add value.
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast includes continental buffet items and a live egg station where guests can request an omelette to their preference.
Outdoor seating
One visitor specifically enjoyed the atmosphere and the outdoor seating area.
What to Eat at Golden Fork Restaurant How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Golden Fork Restaurant, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Golden Fork Restaurant, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 10
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Cajun seafood plate special Net +1
“I had the Cajun seafood plate special and it was pretty decent.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I had the Cajun seafood plate special and it was pretty decent.”February 2024
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Chicken fries Net +1
“The Chicken Fries, on the other hand, were a pleasant surprise with juicy, well-seasoned chicken and perfectly crispy fries.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The Chicken Fries, on the other hand, were a pleasant surprise with juicy, well-seasoned chicken and perfectly crispy fries.”November 2023
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Chicken sisig Net +1
“The Chicken sisig tasted good but the egg got burnt before spreading it over the sisig.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The Chicken sisig tasted good but the egg got burnt before spreading it over the sisig.”September 2023
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Chicken tekka Net +1
“Chicken tekka. Salad. Soup. Rice.. everything was good 👍”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Chicken tekka. Salad. Soup. Rice.. everything was good 👍”March 2023
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Crispy squid heads Net +1
“* Crispy squid heads (Best seller! We always had to wait for 10:30 pm for them to cook, or call in early to reserve, that's how good it is!)”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“* Crispy squid heads (Best seller! We always had to wait for 10:30 pm for them to cook, or call in early to reserve, that's how good it is!)”August 2019
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French toast Net +1
“The only downside is that on the first day of my stay, they had amazing French toast, but unfortunately, they did not have them again 😄”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The only downside is that on the first day of my stay, they had amazing French toast, but unfortunately, they did not have them again 😄”February 2024
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Golden fork special pares-pares served with garlic rice Net +1
“Golden fork special pares-pares served with garlic rice was nice, the taste like full of herbs and Asian sweet sauce, recommended for tasty and delicious.”
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Review excerpts
“Golden fork special pares-pares served with garlic rice was nice, the taste like full of herbs and Asian sweet sauce, recommended for tasty and delicious.”August 2018
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Good for two meal Net +1
“expect a large serving, the good for two meal in the photo is actually so much for the 3 of us.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“expect a large serving, the good for two meal in the photo is actually so much for the 3 of us.”February 2024
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Indian veg. curry Net +1
“Indian veg. curry, Pasta and sweet oatmeal were good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Indian veg. curry, Pasta and sweet oatmeal were good.”November 2021
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Mixed grill special Net +1
“The Mixed Grill Special was a medley of perfectly grilled meats, bursting with flavor and tenderness.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The Mixed Grill Special was a medley of perfectly grilled meats, bursting with flavor and tenderness.”November 2023
Honorable mentions (10)
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Omelette with veggies and no cheese Net +1
“I chose an omelette with veggies and no cheese. It was really good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I chose an omelette with veggies and no cheese. It was really good.”November 2021
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Pasta Net +1
“Indian veg. curry, Pasta and sweet oatmeal were good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Indian veg. curry, Pasta and sweet oatmeal were good.”November 2021
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Shahi chawalon ka zarda Net +1
“Shahi Chawalon ka Zarda, Siwai ka Muzafar, and Shahi Tukda were the amazing desserts amongst many others to finish off this mouth-watering dining experience.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Shahi Chawalon ka Zarda, Siwai ka Muzafar, and Shahi Tukda were the amazing desserts amongst many others to finish off this mouth-watering dining experience.”September 2022
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Shahi tukda Net +1
“Shahi Chawalon ka Zarda, Siwai ka Muzafar, and Shahi Tukda were the amazing desserts amongst many others to finish off this mouth-watering dining experience.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Shahi Chawalon ka Zarda, Siwai ka Muzafar, and Shahi Tukda were the amazing desserts amongst many others to finish off this mouth-watering dining experience.”September 2022
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Siwai ka muzafar Net +1
“Shahi Chawalon ka Zarda, Siwai ka Muzafar, and Shahi Tukda were the amazing desserts amongst many others to finish off this mouth-watering dining experience.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Shahi Chawalon ka Zarda, Siwai ka Muzafar, and Shahi Tukda were the amazing desserts amongst many others to finish off this mouth-watering dining experience.”September 2022
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Sweet oatmeal Net +1
“Indian veg. curry, Pasta and sweet oatmeal were good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Indian veg. curry, Pasta and sweet oatmeal were good.”November 2021
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Indian paratha Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“The Indian Paratha, pancake and toast were just average.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
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Pancake Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“The Indian Paratha, pancake and toast were just average.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
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Sotanghon guisado Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Ordered the sotanghon guisado (average), asado siopao (too sweet) and chicken spring rolls (more Indian taste than Chinese).”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
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Toast Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“The Indian Paratha, pancake and toast were just average.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
What to Avoid (11)
Food 11
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Asado siopao Net −1
“Ordered the sotanghon guisado (average), asado siopao (too sweet) and chicken spring rolls (more Indian taste than Chinese).”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Ordered the sotanghon guisado (average), asado siopao (too sweet) and chicken spring rolls (more Indian taste than Chinese).”March 2021
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Bulalo Net −1
“Getting worse with the bulalo in a big bowl that looks yummy but it's the opposite around. It doesn't have a taste at all, soup is like water. We keep on putting pepper and salt.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Getting worse with the bulalo in a big bowl that looks yummy but it's the opposite around. It doesn't have a taste at all, soup is like water. We keep on putting pepper and salt.”January 2023
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Chicken in noodles Net −1
“Chicken in noodles really dry”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Chicken in noodles really dry”July 2021
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Chicken spring rolls Net −1
“Ordered the sotanghon guisado (average), asado siopao (too sweet) and chicken spring rolls (more Indian taste than Chinese).”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Ordered the sotanghon guisado (average), asado siopao (too sweet) and chicken spring rolls (more Indian taste than Chinese).”March 2021
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Egg fried rice Net −1
“I ordered egg fried rice, it was the worst egg fried rice I ever had in my life. They prepared plain white rice and may be mixed with 2 egg (egg was not even fried separately) since I asked them make it spicy, they copped some row green chilly and added (not even fried) no more ingredients was added to that.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I ordered egg fried rice, it was the worst egg fried rice I ever had in my life. They prepared plain white rice and may be mixed with 2 egg (egg was not even fried separately) since I asked them make it spicy, they copped some row green chilly and added (not even fried) no more ingredients was added to that.”October 2021
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Fried pusit Net −1
“The place is fine to dine we order the fried pusit we changed it two times because its hard to chew 😅 soup its nice and tasty and its free 😁 they only have two waiter we have to wait long time to take our order”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The place is fine to dine we order the fried pusit we changed it two times because its hard to chew 😅 soup its nice and tasty and its free 😁 they only have two waiter we have to wait long time to take our order”July 2022
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Grilled fish Net −1
“Out of 3 meals ordered from menu 2 were not eatable at all, grilled fish was with an awful smell.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Out of 3 meals ordered from menu 2 were not eatable at all, grilled fish was with an awful smell.”March 2019
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Steak Net −1
“The steak was not good, was very bad.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The steak was not good, was very bad.”October 2023
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Whole fried chicken Net −1
“We were waiting for 30mins or so for our order -whole fried chicken, seafood filipino platter.. The fried chicken tastes awful. My son doesn't even finish his food even he is too hungry.. the glasses are even dirty, ofcourse we did not use it.. we just lost our appetite..”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We were waiting for 30mins or so for our order -whole fried chicken, seafood filipino platter.. The fried chicken tastes awful. My son doesn't even finish his food even he is too hungry.. the glasses are even dirty, ofcourse we did not use it.. we just lost our appetite..”December 2021
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Seafood platter Net −2
“We are so disappointed to order this seafood platter from this restaurant. The attendant said its their best seller.however upon serving, surprisingly was not we expected, It was not worth the price , not appetizing to eat as the shrimp and crab were not fresh , it was too dry and does not taste good.”
Positive 0Negative 2
Critical review excerpts
“We are so disappointed to order this seafood platter from this restaurant. The attendant said its their best seller.however upon serving, surprisingly was not we expected, It was not worth the price , not appetizing to eat as the shrimp and crab were not fresh , it was too dry and does not taste good.”May 2022
“We ordered seafood platter but it's not we expected as the waiter describes it very nicely. Very dry and the squid is chewy and very small like a bites, 2 shrimp open cut and the fish is like 1 or 2 bites only.”January 2023
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Tapsilog Net −2
“Had this tapsilog the tapa was so tender.. but the soup they serve had a fly on it and the waiter just took the soup and didnt say anything not even an apology was heard.”
Positive 0Negative 2
Critical review excerpts
“Had this tapsilog the tapa was so tender.. but the soup they serve had a fly on it and the waiter just took the soup and didnt say anything not even an apology was heard.”July 2022
“Craved for Filipino food and ordered Tapsilog (beef is not edible. It's too tough and you will have indigestion after.”September 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm location. Check the current venue before travelling: a recent review says another restaurant occupies the hotel location rather than Golden Fork.
Reserve squid. If you want crispy squid heads, call ahead or expect they may only be cooked after 10:30 pm.
Try early breakfast. For a quieter breakfast, consider arriving early; one visitor found the restaurant rather empty around 7:30 AM.
Check platters. Ask about seafood freshness and portion size before ordering a platter, as several reviews questioned its value and condition.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Rose Park Hotel Building - Sheikh Zayed Rd - opposite Mashreq Metro Station
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Food inconsistency
Reviews range from enjoyable meals to reports of spoiled-smelling salmon, old seafood and poorly prepared dishes.
Slow service
Several diners reported long waits, including around 30 minutes for orders and food arriving lukewarm.
Tough meat
Beef was repeatedly described as difficult to chew, including in the tapsilog and other dishes.
Hygiene concerns
A review reported dusty tables, broken furniture and dirty glasses, while another mentioned a fly in the soup.
Seafood complaints
Some diners found seafood platters dry, chewy or not fresh, with one table waiting about 30 minutes for its order.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
40 AED
breakfast
“You get a decent breakfast for 40 AED/10 EUR, however we did not visit this establishment again during our visit in Dubai, as there are plenty of other, I dare to say, better places to eat”Google review · May 2022
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The Bottom Line
Golden Fork is a multi-cuisine seafood restaurant in Al Barsha with a broad menu that includes Filipino food, Asian dishes and international choices. You can order Filipino favourites such as tapsilog or chicken sisig, try seafood dishes, or come for breakfast. The restaurant is opposite Mashreq Metro Station, which is a real convenience for metro users.
Portions are a recurring strength. One reviewer said a meal meant for two was enough for three, and complimentary soup is mentioned several times. Breakfast is a continental buffet with eggs, beans, sausages, fruit, bread, hot and cold drinks, plus a live station for omelettes; one review found it decent for AED 40, while another reported AED 35 per adult.
The experience is uneven, though. Some diners praise the friendly service, cosy atmosphere and outdoor seating, while others describe long waits, cold food, tough beef and disappointing seafood platters. There are also serious cleanliness complaints, including dirty glasses, dusty furniture and a reported fly in soup.
If you have a particular craving, check availability first: crispy squid heads may require an early call or a late wait. It is also worth confirming the current location before setting out, given a recent review saying the venue had been replaced by another hotel restaurant.