The menu at Golden Dragon takes its name from the Chinese culture. Originally, the menu focused on Chinese dishes, but the restaurant also serves Thai, Haitian, and American food. The Golden Dragon cafe plans to hold a Lucky Bundle sandwich pop-up in the summer of 2020. In addition to its food, Golden Dragon also supports local projects in the food and design scene. The restaurant has partnered with the queer Asian print collective FORTUNE/Many Folds Press to produce their menus on colorful pastel yellow paper. It also works with the Star Apple Farm in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, to grow staples and tropical crops.
The concept of the Golden Dragon is unique. It's a food project that represents the culinary traditions of marginalized communities. It's also a social enterprise that focuses on community rather than profit. In addition to offering Chinese food, Golden Dragon also features a small business marketplace and a place for the community to try new, creative cuisine. While this concept isn't common, the concept has made it one of the most popular takeout places in Philadelphia.
