Golden Diner

Klassisk New York-diner i Chinatown

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Golden Diner

Golden Diner ligger under Manhattan Bridge i New Yorks Chinatown-distrikt och är en riktigt klassisk amerikansk diner. Lokalen är liten men mysig, och på den digra menyn hittade vi dessutom en burgare. Vi beställde in deras Golden Cheeseburger för 18 USD (195 kronor) med ca 170 gram kött, ost, svamp, pickles och en gochujangsås, samt sallad, tomat och lök som serverades på sidan. I priset ingick även en portion pommes frites. Till detta beställde vi även in en portion Korean Fried Chicken Wings för 17 USD (185 kronor).

Burgaren serverades på klassiskt dinermanér med toppbrödet på sidan så att vi själva fick välja våra toppings. Vi lade på allt, vilket visade sig vara lite av ett misstag då grönsakerna var iskalla och kylde ned toppbrödet. Själva brödet saknade stuns och bottenbrödet snabbt mosigt, och var lite av en katastrof. Köttet var i alla fall härligt mediumstekt och var en riktig fullträff. Gochujangsåsen var god med sina komplexa smaker, utan att för den sakens skull bli för stark. Och våra bread & butter-pickles från gurkmästarna Pickle Guys var perfekt krispig med lagom sälta. Pommes fritesen var krispiga och goda, och vår friterade kyckling var otroligt god och dekadent.

Golden Diner bjöd på högt och lågt. Vi hade hoppats på lite mer trevlig service än vad vi fick, och även ett bättre burgarbröd. Men de många andra positiva delarna, som köttet, picklesen och övriga ingredienser gör ändå att de får ett godkänt betyg. Och om du är sugen på något annat vill vi även slå ett slag för deras Honey Butter Pancakes, som är minst sagt beroendeframkallande.

In English

Located under the Manhattan Bridge in New York’s Chinatown district, Golden Diner is a classic American eatery. The place is small but cosy, and on the huge menu we also found a burger. We ordered their Golden Cheeseburger for 18 USD with about 170 grams of beef, cheese, mushrooms, pickles and a gochujang sauce, as well as lettuce, tomato and onion served on the side. French fries were included in the price. We also ordered a portion of Korean Fried Chicken Wings for 17 USD.

Our burger was served in classic diner style with the top bun on the side so we could choose our own toppings. We added everything, which turned out to be a bit of a mistake as the vegetables were ice cold and cooled the crown. The bun itself wasn’t very sturdy and the heel quickly became mushy, which was a bit of a disaster. Thankfully, the meat was cooked to a delicious medium rare, making it a real hit. The gochujang sauce was tasty with its complex flavours, without being too strong. And our bread & butter pickles from the gherkin masters Pickle Guys were perfectly crispy with just the right amount of saltiness. The fries were crispy and delicious, and our fried chicken was incredibly tasty and decadent as well.

The Golden Diner offered highs and lows. We had hoped for a little more friendly service than we got, and also a better burger bun. But the many other positive elements, such as the meat and pickles made sure that they get a good rating. And if you’re in the mood for something else, we also want to highlight their Honey Butter Pancakes, which are totally addictive.

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123 Madison St, New York USA

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