Asian restaurants

味觉小厨 Golden Sampan

4.5 111 reviews Closed 24/26 Aviation Rd, Laverton VIC 3028, Australia

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Located at 24/26 Aviation Rd in Laverton, 味觉小厨 Golden Sampan has carved a niche for itself as a beloved Asian eatery. This cozy restaurant primarily focuses on takeout, boasting only four tables for dine-in. The ambiance is clean, and the service is notably friendly, a consistent theme echoed in many customer reviews.

The menu offers a delightful array of dishes, enticing taste buds with items like homemade dim sim and salted egg chicken spareribs. Customers rave about the crispy yet juicy sweet and sour fish and perfectly balanced fried rice. Portions are generous, making each meal not only delicious but also satisfying.

While the limited dine-in space may affect the experience, particularly during peak times, the quality of food shines through. Patrons have noted that online orders, while convenient, may require a longer wait. Overall, Golden Sampan is highly recommended for those craving authentic Chinese flavors in a casual setting, making it a standout choice for takeout or a quick meal with friends.

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Casual

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Reviews for 味觉小厨 Golden Sampan

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Based on 111 reviews

味觉小厨 Golden Sampan is praised for its authentic Chinese cuisine, generous portions, and friendly customer service. The restaurant’s small dine-in space, with limited seating, encourages many customers to opt for takeaway, where wait times can occasionally be longer due to high demand. Customers often highlight the freshness of ingredients and well-balanced flavors, especially in dishes like sweet and sour fish, Mongolian lamb, and fried rice. The menu variety is appreciated, though some note that the online ordering options are more limited compared to in-store offerings. Overall, the establishment is regarded as a cozy, clean spot offering reasonably priced, tasty Chinese food with prompt service.

Andrew Purnama

Sep 17, 2025

Place is very small, only 4 tables available for dine in (they do more take away order) but it's nice and clean, service was very friendly too. Food came rather quick. The sweet sour fish was nice, crispy batter but still nice and juicy fish inside. The vegetables was nice and feel fresh, also tasty. The fried rice was not too dry and not too oily, just right! The shumai was nice, I can taste some real meat inside. Will come back to try the others on the menu

Wayne

Sep 03, 2025

Solid place for good old Chinese food! Recommend! Prices were reasonable and the food was good

YL Lee

Sep 01, 2025

Order online and self-pick up in-store. The wait time is slightly longer than expected. I ordered Mongolian lamb and CKT for takeaway. I loved both of them, it tastes so deliciously. But the online menu is limited compared to the order from the restaurant.

Poontarik Deecharoen

Aug 27, 2025

A chinease restaurant with variety of delicious foods. Good for taking away since the place is quite small. Great and friendly services.

Xu Toby

Jul 23, 2025

Recommended by friend. Take away restaurant but there are places for you to dine in. Delicious food and all in generous proportion. Friendly staff. Only drawback is the others' takeaway orders might keep you wait long.

Susanne Kelertas

Jul 16, 2025

We have been buying takeaway from this establishment for around 2 years. Being a family of 2 coeliacs, greatly reduces our options for Chinese takeaway, luckily for us, Golden Sampan is the best in the area, GF or not. Well worth the drive down the freeway from Hoppers Crossing and conveniently located on the freeway exit in the main street. The lovely lady usually greets us with "oh gluten free" which is surprisingly assuring, knowing she remembers us and our usual order. Side note, their beef and black bean is divine and always contains loads of delicious, tender beef. Great value!

Adrian V

Jul 08, 2025

Had my first meal from Golden Sampan last night. I have driven past it for years and I am so glad I gave it a try. The food is excellent. Service was friendly and efficient, food was fresh, really tasty and non greasy as well as reasonably priced. I think I just found my go to Chinese takeaway. Already looking forward to my next meal. Chef Adrian Valenta * An unimpressive follow up experience. Rang at 8.40pm on a Friday night to place order, closing time 9pm. "Sorry, too late, already closed." We had been several times in a short space of time. Disappointing.