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Real Comfort Food, Done Right
Fried hard and crispy, every time. Come hungry.
More Than Just Fried Chicken
From Steak Phillys loaded with melted cheese to jumbo fried shrimp — there's something on this menu for everyone.
Fresh Out the Fryer
Find Us on Broad River Road
We're right here in Columbia — come in, take out, or order ahead. Open every day.
Columbia's Crispiest Neighborhood Joint
Golden Fried on Broad River Road is Columbia's no-frills comfort food staple — generous portions, honest prices, real care every order.
What our guests are saying
I had some really good hot, crispy, golden chicken gizzards. They were the star of the show. I actually ate quite a few before I took the picture. It comes with a lot along with your choice of fried rice. They came out fresh, perfectly seasoned and cooked just right.
Candi
So this is my third time coming to this restaurant I had the shrimp lo mein the first time and that was so good hot and fresh and then this is my second time in a row getting a two-piece dark chicken is amazing golden and the fries are amazing.
Paula W.
The food was very good, better than expected. The menu had a very good variety. The customer service was awesome! The price was reasonable as well.
Donnie
The store was good but like there are only like 6-7 tables which isn't bad but me yu see right I'm like 41 and I got 41 goals
Morten W.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are you known for?
We're known for bold Chinese favorites, crispy fried chicken and seafood, saucy wings, hearty cheesesteaks, and much more in Columbia, SC.
- Chinese Food: Golden Fried's serves a wide spread of Chinese classics, from savory fried rice and lo mein to crowd-pleasing entrées and appetizers. Representative items include General Tso's Chicken, Bourbon Chicken, Sesame Chicken, Chicken Fried Rice, Crab Rangoon, and Spring Roll.
- Seafood: The seafood menu features a generous variety of fried and grilled options, from catfish and whiting to jumbo shrimp and mixed platters. Representative items include Fried Catfish, Fried Jumbo Shrimp, Fried Whiting, Fish & Jumbo Shrimp, Fried Mixed Seafood, and Golden Platter.
- Wings: Wings come in classic and boneless styles with combo options pairing them with fries, fried rice, or jumbo shrimp. Representative items include Wings, Boneless Wings, Wings with Fries, Wings and Jumbo Shrimp, Wings Combo with Egg Fried Rice, and Whole Chicken Wings.
- Fried Chicken: The fried chicken lineup covers everything from crispy dark chicken buckets and tenders to golden nuggets with combo meal options. Representative items include Fried Chicken Tenders, Dark Chicken Bucket, Golden Chicken Nuggets, Fried Chicken (Dark), and Dark Chicken Bucket Combo.
- Burgers: The burger selection ranges from classic cheeseburgers and jumbo hamburgers to creative options like fried chicken and catfish burgers. Representative items include Cheese Burger, Jumbo Hamburger, Fried Chicken Burger, Fried Catfish Burger, Double Meat Cheese Burger, and Grilled Chicken Burger.
Additionally, explore Noodles, Cheesesteak, Hibachi, Po Boys, Salads, and Drinks.
We are also known for Fast Food.
Where are you located?
We are located in Columbia, SC at 1927 Broad River Rd
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: St. Andrews, Munster, Woodland Hills, Grenadier, Denny Terrace, West Columbia, Frost, Seven Oaks, Whitehall, Haskell Heights, Crane Forest, Challedon, Belmont, Oak Grove, Hollywood Hills, Olympia, Springdale, Fairwold, Cayce, and Kinsler.
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