Chinese · Croydon
Golden Inn is a relaxed Asian buffet restaurant on Wickham Road, where the appeal is simple: pile your plate with a wide spread of dishes spanning several Asian cuisines, all served hot and at a fixed all-you-can-eat price that makes it genuinely good value for a family meal out. The food is tasty and satisfying, and while portion sizes on individual mains have divided opinion, the buffet format means everyone — including fussy eaters — can graze and go back for more. Highchairs are available and the restaurant is pushchair-accessible, so it works well practically for families with younger children.
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Friendly neighbourhood cafe with a large menu, highchairs and buggy access — a relaxed family-friendly choice.