Golden Dragon in Topeka, KS

3.8(686)9.06 - 15.51Topeka, KS
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3.8-star rating from 686 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers
  • Romantic dinners

At a glance

Topeka, KS • Price 9.06 - 15.51 • 3.8★
Golden Dragon, a renowned Chinese buffet in Topeka, Kansas, offers an unparalleled dining experience. With a 3.8-star rating based on 686 reviews, this restaurant has gained a loyal following. Reviews praise the amazing flavors and unbeatable prices. From servesLunch to servesDinner, Golden Dragon caters to diverse tastes and schedules. Diners rave about the best Chinese food buffet Ever!!, with some mentioning coconut chicken, cream cheese wontons, and stuffed mushrooms as top favorites. Even the small location can't hide the popping flavors in every dish.

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This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
1101 S Kansas Ave, Topeka, KS 66612, USA, Shawnee Heights, Topeka, Kansas
Phone
(785) 235-6101
Today
11:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Price
9.06 - 15.51
Rating
3.8 (686 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

✨Fresh, quality food

Multiple reviewers mention the freshness

💰Great value for families

Generous portions at reasonable prices

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Before you go

🅿️Parking available

Convenient parking for customers

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

Signature Dishes

8 popular dishes mentioned by diners

Top picks

**Best Chinese Food Buffet Ever!!**×3**Cream Cheese Wontons**×2**Stuffed Mushrooms** As Top Favorites×2Delivery Service×2With Some Mentioning **Coconut Chicken**×2Jalepeno Chicken

Also mentioned

Quality Of The FoodStaff'S Attitude Towards Customers

Extracted from diner reviews and FAQ answers.

Not the Fastest

Score 37/100 · 3 positive signals
Quick bite score37/100
Speed signals
0/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
17/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Budget-friendly pricing
  • Under $16 per person
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Trusted Rating

👍 3.7 weighted · 686 reviews
3.7weighted · raw 3.8 from 686 reviews(↓ 0.10 from raw)
Trusted
Review volume vs. city median686 / 534 median
02,670 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
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1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (3.8) with the city average (3.58) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 2670+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
11:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Friday
11:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM – 8:30 PM

Pricing

Price range 9.06 - 15.51
Price range9.06 - 15.51
Menu items include pricing. See the menu section for item details.

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Good For GroupsGood For KidsTV AvailableAccepts credit cardsQuietPrivate lot parking

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
Good for groupsGood for kidsNoise: Noise level

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservationsOutdoor Seating

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Parking

Parking availability
Bike ParkingBusiness Parking parking

Parking is available for customers.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
Business Accepts Credit Cards

Full Menu

68 items with prices
  • Bo-Bo Platter$15.59

    For 2. Egg rolls, shrimp, tempura, BBQ ribs, Crab Rangoon, fried chicken wings, BBQ beef. .

  • Vegetables & Bean Curd Soup$7.15

    Vegetarian.

  • Chicken Sizzling Rice Soup$7.50

    For 2.

  • Shrimp Sizzling Rice Soup$8.70

    For 2.

  • Seafood Delight Soup$10.30

    Shrimp, crab meat, scallops. For 2.

  • F1. Combination Fried Rice$11.10

    Beef, chicken & shrimp.

  • L1. Combination Lo Mein$11.10

    Soft noodle.

  • E1. Combination Egg Fu Young$12.90

    Beef, chicken & shrimp.

  • M1. Vegetable$11.59

    Vegetarian.

  • S2. Shrimp with Snow Peas$12.90

    Sliced shrimp sauteed with snow peas, water chestnuts in white sauce.

  • S3. Shrimp with Lobster Sauce$12.90

    Shrimp sauteed with green peas, carrots, mushrooms in special lobster sauce.

  • S4. Kung Pao Shrimp$12.90

    Shrimp sauteed in a rich brown sauce with dry hot peppers & peanuts, diced Bamboo Shoots, water chestnuts.

  • S6. Cashew Shrimp$12.90

    Shrimp, Bamboo Shoots, water chestnuts, celery, carrots, cashew nuts in brown sauce.

  • S7. Vegetable Scallops$15.59

    Fresh scallops sauteed with fresh vegetable in white sauce.

  • S8. Szechuan Shrimp$12.90

    Sliced shrimp sauteed in a hot & spicy garlic sauce with water chestnuts, green pepper, carrots, fungus.

  • S9. Shrimp with Vegetables$12.90

    Sliced shrimp sauteed with mixed vegetables in white sauce.

  • S10. Curry Shrimp$12.90

    Sliced shrimp sauteed with onions, mushrooms, carrots in a spicy curry sauce.

  • S11. Szechuan Scallops$15.59

    Sliced scallops sauteed in a hot & spicy garlic sauce with water chestnuts, green peppers, carrots, fungus.

  • S12. Peking Shrimp$12.90

    Deep fried shrimp sauteed with garlic, ginger and green onion with pepper sauce.

  • B4. House Special Beef$12.90

    Stir fried beef with green pepper, onion in A House special brown sauce.

  • B5. Mongolian Beef$14.39

    Sliced fried tenderloin sauteed with green onion & onion.

  • B6. Beef with Baby Corn & Vegetables$12.90

    Sliced beef sauteed with baby corn & vegetables.

  • B7. Kung Pao Beef$12.90

    Sliced beef sauteed with Bamboo Shoots, water chestnuts.

  • B8. Szechuan Beef$12.90

    Sliced beef sauteed in a hot & spicy garlic sauce with water chestnuts, green peppers, carrots, fungus.

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

686 reviews

Customer highlights

  • Customers have left 686 reviews, with an average rating of 3.8 stars.
  • Positive review text points to service, value, fresh food, and cleanliness.
  • Recent positive review text gives this page enough customer detail to compare it with nearby buffet options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

Is the food at Golden Dragon pricey?

No, the food is not pricey. For the price of a meal at Panda Express, you can get quality food 'all you can eat' for less than $10.

How is the service at Golden Dragon?

The service is great, with kind and helpful staff. The staff is also attentive, even when it gets busy.

What are some popular dishes at Golden Dragon?

Some popular dishes include Jalepeno chicken, coconut chicken, cream cheese wontons, and stuffed mushrooms.

Is the food at Golden Dragon fresh?

The food is generally fresh, but there have been instances of poor hygiene in the kitchen.

Is Golden Dragon clean?

The restaurant is generally kept clean, but there have been instances of poor hygiene in the kitchen.

How is the staff's attitude towards customers?

The staff is generally kind and helpful, but there have been instances where they did not attend to customers after a complaint was made.

Is Golden Dragon kid-friendly?

Golden Dragon is somewhat kid-friendly, with kids 2 and under eating for free, and kids 3-5 years old eating for $4. However, there is no changing table in the bathroom.

Does Golden Dragon have a drive-through?

Yes, Golden Dragon has a drive-through available.

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Is Golden Dragon wheelchair accessible?

The parking and entrance are wheelchair friendly, but the bathroom is not.

How is the delivery service at Golden Dragon?

The delivery service is timely, with food arriving in a reasonable amount of time.

What is the quality of the food at Golden Dragon?

The food is of high quality, with a wide variety of dishes available and a focus on flavor.

How would you rate the overall experience at Golden Dragon?

The overall experience is positive, with many reviewers praising the food, service, and value.

🏘️Suburban Center

A well-connected suburban area with a solid mix of dining, shopping, and services.

A well-connected suburban area with a solid mix of dining, shopping, and services.

Arts & Culture
8
Recreation & Entertainment
6
Government & Public Services
6
Miscellaneous Services
5
Food & Dining
4
Retail & Shopping
3

42 nearby places across 10 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

50 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, government, healthcare)

Museums & galleries

Abraham Lincoln

Artwork

~1040 ft
Pioneer Women of Kansas

Artwork

~0.2 mi
Capitol Dome Sculpture

Artwork

~0.3 mi
WREN Radio Station Bird Statue

Artwork

~0.3 mi
Website
Prairie Glass Studio

Arts Centre

110 Southeast 8th Avenue

~0.3 mi
The Upstage Gallery

Arts Centre

720 Southwest Jackson Street

~0.4 mi

Theaters & performance venues

The Jayhawk State Theatre of Kansas

Theatre

720 Southwest Jackson Street

~0.4 mi
Website
Topeka Performing Arts Center

Theatre

214 Southeast 8th Avenue

~0.4 mi
Website

Banking

Core First Bank & Trust

Bank

~0.2 mi
U.S. Bank

Bank

~0.4 mi
Capitol Federal

Bank

~0.4 mi

Restaurants

Olive Cafe

Restaurant

~700 ft
The Weather Room

Restaurant

920 South Kansas Avenue

~890 ftMo-Fr 06:30-10:30; Sa-Su 07:00-11:00; Mo-Su 17:00-22:00
+1-785-596-0600Website

Cafes & Coffee

Jayhawk Corner Cafe & Jayhawk Java

Cafe

~0.4 mi
Cafe Holliday

Cafe

800 Southwest 12th Street

~0.6 mi
Website

Government offices

Kansas Department of Health and Environment

Government

1000 Southwest Jackson Street

~530 ftMo-Fr 08:00-17:00
Shawnee County Court Services

Courthouse

~0.4 mi
Kansas State Fire Marshal Office

Government

700 Southwest Jackson Street

~0.4 mi
Website
Kansas.gov - Kansas Government Online

Government

534 South Kansas Avenue

~0.6 mi
Website

Waste management

Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.2 mi
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~0.3 mi

Pharmacy & medical supplies

Walgreens

Pharmacy

1001 Southwest Topeka Boulevard

~0.4 mi

Specialists

Healing Smiles

Dentist

627 Southwest Topeka Boulevard

~0.6 miMo-Th 08:00-17:00
+1-785-234-4425Website

Primary care

Breakthrough House

Doctors

603 Southwest Topeka Boulevard

~0.6 mi
Website

Other services

Chainsawinsider

Yes

225 Southwest 12th Street

~520 ft
Website
Cosmos Court

Events Venue

909 South Kansas Avenue

~1030 ft
Website
NexLynx

Yes

121 Southeast 6th Avenue

~0.5 mi
Top of the Tower

Yes

534 South Kansas Avenue

~0.6 mi
Ad Astra Community Laboratories (Hackerspace)

Doityourself

534 South Kansas Avenue

~0.6 mi
Website

Legal services

Patton and Patton, Chartered

Lawyer

534 South Kansas Avenue

~0.6 mi
Website
Sloan Law Firm

Lawyer

534 South Kansas Avenue

~0.6 mi
Website

Professional services

Overland Property Group

Company

534 South Kansas Avenue

~0.6 mi
Website

Parks & amenities

Bench

Bench

~710 ft
Bench

Bench

~740 ft
Bench

Bench

~750 ft
Bench

Bench

~760 ft
Bench

Bench

~760 ft
Bench

Bench

~820 ft

Specialty stores

Briman's Leading Jewelers

Jewelry

~0.3 mi
3 Flowers Metaphysical Treasures

Gift

~0.3 mi

General retail

Downtown Topeka Farmers Market

Marketplace

~0.6 miApr Sa[1]-Nov Sa[2] Sa 07:30-12:00
+1 785 249 4704Website

Social facilities & assisted living

Kansas Resource Guide KDHE, CYSHCN Program

Social Facility

1000 Southwest Jackson Street

~440 ft
+1-800-332-6262; +1-785-296-1317Website
Rehabilitation Services Central Office

Social Facility

915 Southwest Harrison Street

~0.3 mi
+1 785-368-7471

Community associations

ARTSConnect Topeka

Ngo

225 Southwest 12th Street

~790 ft
+1-785-380-7890Website
Kansas Action for Children

Ngo

720 Southwest Jackson Street

~0.4 mi
Website
Kansas Democratic Party

Ngo

700 Southwest Jackson Street

~0.4 mi
Website
AIA Kansas

Ngo

700 Southwest Jackson Street

~0.4 mi
Website
Neighborhood Renaissance Foundation

Ngo

115 Southwest 7th Street

~0.4 mi
+1 785-783-2685Website
Children’s Alliance

Ngo

627 Southwest Topeka Boulevard

~0.6 mi
+1-785-235-5437Website

Fuel & charging stations

Kwik Shop

Fuel

1700 Southwest Topeka Boulevard

~0.6 mi