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Golden Sands

Hurstville Times Plaza, Level 2/127-141 Forest Rd, Hurstville NSW 2220, Australia

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Hurstville Times Plaza, Level 2/127-141 Forest Rd, Hurstville NSW 2220, Australia

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+61 2 9580 3188
HoursMonday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:15 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:15 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:15 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:15 – 10:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:15 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:15 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:15 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Golden Sands

Level 2 of Hurstville Times Plaza holds a serious midday trump card. Dim sum regulars head upstairs for fast, punchy weekday yum cha—steaming bamboo baskets hitting tables in minutes flat. Trolleys weave between the tables while the kitchen turns out weekday half-price dish specials, from textured beef balls to roast goose with glossy, crackled skin. Regulars make a point of tracking down the spinach and prawn dumplings, pleated thin and packed tight. Pair them with a bowl of slow-simmered pork and century egg congee, spoon on a dab of house chili sauce, and wash it down with hot tea.

  • Speedy Weekday Yum Cha: Weekday dim sum arrives fast with rotating half-price dish specials, turning a quick lunch break into a low-cost spread.
  • Slow-Simmered Congee: Smooth and slow-simmered, the pork and century egg congee delivers warm, savory depth.
  • Specialty Roast Goose: A rare midday find, the kitchen roasts goose with crisp skin and rich seasoning alongside classic dim sum.
  • Spinach Prawn Dumplings: Translucent, delicate pastry envelopes arrive tightly stuffed with plump whole prawns.
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What's On at Golden Sands

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Why Diners Choose Golden Sands

From speedy weekday trolley carts to multi-generational seafood banquets

  • Active Dim Sum Trolley Service

    Steam carts circulate continuously across the expansive floor, delivering freshly made har gow, siu mai, and dim sum plates directly to the table without long waits.

    The dim sum trolley came very often to check on us even we are at the corner.

    Samantha L

  • Live Seafood & Evening Banquets

    Evening banquets feature live tank selections prepared to order, including live lobster with egg noodles, whole steamed fish, and crispy roasted specialties.

    Recommended to have a visit for a tasty chinese seafood dinner.

    Chris T

  • One-Hour Lunch Break Pacing

    Paced kitchen prep and swift turnover allow diners to sit down, enjoy hot dim sum specials, and return to work well within an allotted lunch hour.

    service was quick enough for a lunch break.

    Elaine Sun

  • Midweek Value & Efficiency

    Visiting during weekday mornings and early lunch hours offers calm floor pacing alongside swift table-side arrivals of fresh baskets at value pricing.

    plenty of freshly cooked delicious food on your table in minutes and reasonable prices.

    Matt Pribelsky

  • Communal Round-Table Setup

    Spacious table layouts equipped with large lazy Susans make it effortless for large groups and multi-generational parties to pass dishes and share courses.

    A good sized lazy Susan in the middle of the table so everything can reach the food.

    Hannah Macindoe

  • Multi-Dish Group Sharing

    Expansive banquet portions and diverse menus covering siu mei, noodles, and dim sum encourage parties to sample widely across Cantonese staples.

    I highly recommend going with a group of people to order a variety of food to share.

    Nui Eaton

Diner favorites from classic dim sum push carts and Cantonese kitchen specials

  • Roast Goose

    Excellent roasted goose.

    James Shiju

  • Chicken Feet

    The phoenix claw aka chicken feet Is on the top 5 in Sydney.

    Andy Yip

  • Cheong Fun (Steamed Rice Roll)

    Loved the Cheong fun (steamed rice roll) here, I highly recommend ordering this $13.8 each for the beef slice and king prawn one.

    Susannaeatandsleeps

  • Pork & Century Egg Congee

    The congee was smooth, creamy, and tasted like it had been simmered for a long time. It was warm, comforting, and full of flavour.

    Elaine Sun

Other favorites

Secondary condiments, beverages, and group dining amenities supporting the meal

  • House Chilli Sauce

    The chilli sauce served on the side was surprisingly delicious and paired really well with the dumplings.

    Elaine Sun

  • Chinese Tea Service

    Good quality tea leaves too.

    Susannaeatandsleeps

  • Private Dining Rooms

    If you go in a group, you might have a whole private room to yourself!

    Christie and Matt

  • Lazy Susan Table Setup

    A good sized lazy Susan in the middle of the table so everything can reach the food.

    Hannah Macindoe

Before you head over

Practical advice on timing, ordering, and weekday value from regular diners.

  • Beat Weekend Queues Early

    Weekend yum cha draws large crowds and steady queues. Aim to arrive before 10:00 AM or book ahead to bypass long dining room waits.

  • Order Rice Rolls on Paper

    While dim sum carts circulate the floor with dumplings, specialty items like cheong fun (steamed rice rolls) are ordered directly via the paper slip and pencil.

  • Take Advantage of Weekday Specials

    Weekday lunches offer a relaxed, swift dining pace alongside rotating half-price dim sum dish specials, fitting comfortably within a one-hour midday break.

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