This place is my go to place when I worked at BI and BCH. This place markets their food by vigorously giving out free samples. They have decent food for a chinese food in foodcourt. Their orange chicken is mostly sweet but if you want more savory taste ask for their spicy chicken and the non spicy chicken. Their beef and broccoli are excellent too. They also sell noodles from their former neighbor, noodle king. Noodle king has excellent noodle/ramen for 15-16 bucks. The servers and staffs are very friendly and have good attitude in general. Plenty if seats here in Longwood galleria read more

Dragon Bowl - Noodle king menu - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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" Located in food court at Longwood , Dragon Bowl " This Chinese food is delicious . In a beautiful day , we take it to go and eat outside , like on a picnic table . The service is good , staff our friendly. The whole food court vibe , is fun . They have allot of tables to sit around , so no worries. Inside the food court it's clean . The vibe is friendly and welcoming . Parking on the street is difficult. However they have three parking garages within walking distance. read more

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I mean, I'm Chinese, born and raised, so take my words to heart when I say DANG! I can't believe they serve this kind of Chinese food at a loud, noisy food court! It's incredible how authentic it tasted! And their dumplings, too! Made fresh to order, steaming hot! Seriously, ignore the standard American Chinese food they have on display; their specialities are special because they're truly authentic! Noodles were wonderfully thick and chewy; sauce was rich and spicy; pork could've been better, but hey, it's a food court. read more

Dragon Bowl - Spicy pork biang biang noodles - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Before I get started, I think this review needs to include a bit of history. In the past, Dragon Bowl had a storefront and right next to it was a storefront for a place called Noodle King (check it out at https://www.yelp.com/biz/noodles-king-boston). It seemed that they were two distinct restaurants, but when you ordered for Noodle King, you ordered at the counter of Dragon Bowl. Fast forward to now and Noodle King's storefront is shut down but their menu is still available to order at Dragon Bowl. So this review is specifically a 5/5 for the food from the Noodle King menu that is now served at Dragon Bowl. I did not eat the food-court style american-style chinese food at Dragon Bowl - I ordered at the counter and got the items in my photos using the menu also in my photos. And when I did, I saw there were a good number of other people who had done the same, all giving each other silent nods and "it's a bit of a wait, but it's worth it" comments. It did take about 5-10 minutes for my food to come out of the kitchen, and yes, it was worth it. I got the Spicy Xi'an Hand Pulled Biang Biang Noodles with Pork and they were amazing: Spicy Xi'an Hand Pulled Biang Biang Noodles with Pork ($15.98): The price may seem a bit high for a food court, but it's well worth it. The braised pork is melt-in-your-mouth and falls apart into absolute heaven when it enters your mouth. The bean sprouts are nice and crisp, and the bok choy gives another nice crunch to the dish. The noodles are a mix of thin silky noodles and thicker bouncy ones, and they definitely look hand pulled as they have a lot of inconsistencies which makes eating the dish more fun. The sauce is a chinese vinegar based sauce with soy and plenty of chilis and garlic - it was quite spicy but still really tasty and balanced. The portion size was also huge - I eat a lot and I still had a bunch of leftovers (not for a second full meal, but for a filling snack). I'll definitely come back here again! 5/5 well deserved, and a real treat to find such authentic food in what just looks like a regular old food court! read more

Dragon Bowl - Dragon Bowl is where you can order dishes from Noodle King - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I went here a few weeks ago and not only was the food old, it tasted like it went bad. I'm a huge fan of greasy Chinese food but there's a point where you can't even serve that to a human being! I literally took 2 bites and had to throw it out! It was ABSOLUTELY disgusting, read more

Decent place for slight more authentic Chinese food in the Longwood area! If you were to enter the Longwood Galleria, you probably won't be able to avoid the staff at Dragon Bowl trying to give you a sample of their food. If you haven't already, I would suggest giving it a try! Dragon Bowl gives hefty portions of their dishes with their combos and is always pretty good. Do they compare to an actual restaurant? Unfortunately not, but considering that they are a stall in a food court, their options are pretty good. I've tried a variety of their dishes and my favorite has to be their fried fish. Some of their menu items rotate out occasionally so there is always something new to try. The staff is always very friendly and open to explaining what they have. They are also connected to the noodle place next door, which serves more authentic Chinese noodles and dishes and always smells amazing. If you are in a pinch for lunch, try out Dragon Bowl and their delicious fish! read more

Dragon Bowl - a variety of food in a styrofoam container - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This is low average quality cafeteria grade food. It's nothing special. The service was adequate. Thankfully there are many other choices in this food court. The prices were reasonable. read more

This place is like a slightly more expensive Panda Express but with more authentic Chinese options alongside the typical "orange chicken" type entrees. They have a special combo which lets you choose between fried rice or lo mein, orange chicken or teriyaki chicken, and it comes with sauteed mixed vegetables. The styrofoam container gets packed with food and it's about $8. The rest of the menu is food court style where you can choose between the number of entrees you want and pay based on that. I tried the combo described above, and everything was what I expected of a food court Chinese-American station. It may be that I ordered during peak lunch hours when the food on display had a more frequent turnover, but I was honestly super impressed by the vegetables. They were extremely fresh and crispy. The other items were nothing special. The orange chicken was drenched in sauce and oil, and the fried rice just tasted like oily soy sauce. Having visited the Galleria for lunch many times, I'll have to say that if you're looking for Chinese food then you might as well try Noodles King next door. Their menu, although pricier than Dragon Bowl, is more authentic and they make most of the dishes to order so you're guaranteed something fresh (instead of being served something that has been sitting under a heat lamp for who knows how long). Judging on just this one visit, I'm giving an overall 3 stars because the price is high for the quality of food. read more

Dragon Bowl - Special combo with orange chicken and fried rice - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I've been coming here for almost 8 years, I always order the same thing (mapo tofu and noodles), and I don't understand why this place has such bad reviews. Sure, it's in the Longwood cafeteria (which is kind of gross), but I've always been impressed with the mapo tofu. Spice level is low, but there's authentic peppercorn in there... you can feel the numbness, and that signifies that there's a decent level of care that goes into making the food. It's still cafeteria food, but it's surprisingly good cafeteria food. read more

I think it's definitely as good as it gets for cheap Chinese food at a food court mall. The platters are only 10-13$, and they give you soo much and are very sweet. If you're ever craving Chinese takeout, this place really hits the spot! I especially love their orange chicken, which is just the right amount of crunchy and sweet. I don't know how the owners will take this, but their food reminds me of Panda Express, and definitely hits the spot for it. Except, this place definitely use more Asian spices It's no fancy Chinese restaurant, but it definitely hits the spot when you're craving orange chicken. My only complaint is that their fried rice is a bit too oily sometimes , but you can ask for white rice! read more

I don't know why this place has low ratings. I went here and the lady was very nice. I spoke with her in Mandarin chinese and it was a pleasant experience. Also the food here is great. read more

Food was actually pretty fire but man the service was roughhhh. Orders took a long time and it seems like they ignored mine to serve people they know. The foods good tho I will say so it's a shame it's so hard to get it read more

When I had a sample for there orange chicken I got some and fried and lo main and when I got double orange chicken they gave me a generous amount and I recommend it because it's delicious and the staff are nice and the scenery is nice. read more

I have been going to Dragon Bowl for years. Located in the Longwood Galleria food court, it's right next to Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. If I'm in Longwood between classes or in a rotation and craving food court food, Dragon Bowl is my go-to stop. The food is standard Chinese food court food. Greasy, salty, and covered in sauce. Their flavors are pretty tasty though, and they give you a good portion size for around $6 or $7 - I can usually split it into two meals. Their orange chicken is one of my favorites - crispy and covered in sauce. I also love their pork belly dish that comes with mustard greens over rice. They give a lot of slices of tender pork belly (probably around 10 or so) that has a good ratio of fat to meat, and the sauce soaks into the rice and vegetables to give a nice flavor to the entire dish. read more

Dragon Bowl - Pork belly with mustard greens over rice - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

First two times I attempted to call and ask about their steam buns I was told by the woman on the phone to "hold on they were too busy". She then put down the phone to never return, at least in the 15 minutes I sat there. I proceeded to order online. The delivery came 45 minutes earlier than expected, hot and in good portions. However, the steam buns that claimed to be filled with pork belly were disappointingly empty. General Tso was decent, but fried rice was dry in my opinion (not cooked all the way so that there was still white). read more

Dragon Bowl - Empty steamed "pork" bun - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I should have read the reviews before grabbing a quick dinner here. I thought it would be your average Chinese-American food court joint, but it was pretty subpar. I got orange chicken and fried rice, neither of which tasted fresh. The sauce on the orange chicken was too tart, and the breading on the outside mushy. The fried rice was the better part of the meal, but still nothing that I would eat again. For the portion, I thought it was way overpriced, and still ended up only eating half before throwing it away. I almost never eat at McDonald's, but while eating my rather unsatisfying dinner, I stared wistfully at the happier McDonald's customers and wished I had gotten a McChicken instead. read more

Honestly not sure why people give this low ratings- I love it. I loved the mapo tofu and eggplant, and noodles, and not to mention hand pulled noodles, bao bao buns and wontons in chili oil from noodle king as well. The staff is so nice and willing to help, I freakin love them- such a highlig read more

Gave me explosive diarrhea. Skip a raging case of the shits and move on. Best to avoid the food court altogether. Lo mein was the culprit but it might have been the fish. Always a bad sign when none of the 300 Chinese in the food court are eating at the Dragon Bowl. Ignore my review at your own peril! read more

Probably hated it because I chose the wrong things, but the "chef's special" and teriyaki chicken were far below average. It was pretty expensive and lacked all flavor. The consistency of the mystery meat was not good. read more

Per the mayors food court. In 10/27/17 inspections found the following grossness here: Improper Maintenance of Floors Comments: The floor is soiled under equipment and near the grease trap at the three compartment sink. Clean to remove food buildup. Fail Inadequate Facilities/Cooling Methods Comments: The chicken fingers cooked earlier in the day are cooling on the top of the flip top unit. Provide proper cooling method so items cool from 140F to 70F in two hours and then from 70F to 41F in an additional four hours. Fail read more

Considering it is in a food court, Dragon Bowl is not that bad at all. I actually quite like the spicy chicken with green beans and the eggplant. Have also tried the korean chicken, orange chicken, beef and broccoli. Meat is tender and flavorful and veggies are quite good too. Portions are huge and come with either rice (plain or fried) or noodles or both. I usually have leftovers for the next day. The ladies behind the counter are fast. They also have hot sauce in small cups but you have to ask for it. Price is usually around $8 which is very reasonable for the amount of food. read more

I ordered last night for a party of five before we headed out for the night for NYE. Let me begin by saying, if I had simply checked Yelp before ordering, that would have save me more than $80.00. Never again, folks, never again. The only silver lining to our order was the delivery service. I ordered through Foodler and they were stellar. Even sending me an email today asking what was wrong with my order (since I gave each item such low ratings). First, the restaurant falsely advertises that they have 2 liters of soda on their menu, when in fact the place doesn't carry sodas at all. Not entirely clear if that was just because they ran out (which I think is very odd) or that they just don't carry it at all. In any event, Jose from Foodler called me first to let me know the restaurant didn't carry 2 liters (as they list on their menu). He edited the order with two 20oz bottles. But then, Eduard, the actual foodler delivery person, upon picking up my order discovered they didn't have any sodas at all. He was kind enough to either stop on his way over or supply me with seven cans of soda out of his supply in his car to make up for it. This is why I gave HIM five stars. My main issues with the order was that the restaurant charges you a lot of money for the actual portions and quality of the food you get. I've had better quality food from some hole in the wall places that have gone out of business around the corner from my place. There was hair in the house fried rice so we threw it out. The crab rangoons were gross. You only get four per order and they weren't crispy at all. The coverings were strange, more like an empanada rather than a typical crab rangoon (crispy wonton). The filling was 95% cream cheese, very little crab and tasted like fake sweetener. I requested extra hot mustard packets (because we all love the chinese hot mustard) and got four tiny packages. Really? They gave us much more soy sauce and weird duck sauce (which was a waste because we threw that all out). The egg rolls were slimy on in the inside and tough as hell on the outside. They tasted like they had freezer burn. So we threw them out. The sesame chicken wasn't horrible, but it lacked flavor and lacked any crispiness to it at all. Most chinese take out places give you an entire rectangular take out tray of food and give you the rice in a separate small take out box. This place cheats you by serving you in a split rectangular take out tray where they give you a lot of rice. The boneless spareribs were mostly fat, very little rib and tasted old. We threw them out. Beef with eggplant mostly had eggplant and very little beef. And again, this place cheats you by serving you in a split rectangular take out tray where they give you a lot of rice. For the prices, you pay, you do not get what you order. I ordered enough food that, from all other chinese restaurants, would have fed five folks with definite left overs. Sadly, none of us were satisfied and we left for a new years eve party still hungry. I'd hate to say this, but thank goodness for burger king! In any event, Foodler did nothing wrong here. The service from foodler was terrific, but it must be embarrassing for them to carry this restaurant in their options. DO NOT DO IT folks, DO NOT DO IT. read more

A craving for greasy Chinese-American food made me break my 3 year hiatus from this place, and I was surprised to find that it was not as bad as I had remembered it to be. Granted, it's still food court Chinese food so my expectations were low, but everything was decently tasty and it was very filling. I got the orange chicken with lo mein and mixed veggies ($7 special). The people working there were also cheerful and polite that day which isn't often the case at these establishments. read more

Dragon Bowl - Orange chicken, mixed veggies, lo mein - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I would give this place 0 stars but you can't. I WILL NEVER ORDER FROM HERE AGAIN! They charged my credit card before I even got off the phone yet almost 2 hours later, we still don't have our food. OH and I only live 5 MINUTES, I repeat 5 MINUTES away. Yeaaaa about 30 minutes ago I called to make sure they actually took my order. They said the guy was on his way...UHM HELLO!?! 30 minutes ago and I live 5 minutes away!?! I'm about to call my credit card and dispute the charge. This is ridiculous. This will be the first time in my life that I don't give a tip. read more

Well, yes, I realize it's a food court's Chinese food eatery, so my review takes that into account. Generic name that has some overused "Chinese"-stereotype word (red, emperor, lotus, jade, dragon, lucky, etc.)? Check. Food that makes your arteries want to roll over and die? Check. No MSG, though (I think, so don't quote me on that). And don't give me the line about "healthy options," such as steamed rice, steamed vegetables, and a bottled water. If you want "healthy options," why are you at a grease pit like this? Employees who barely speak English yet get you through the line at lightning speed, all while trying to upsell you despite the fact that the portions are huge and you can't finish it all? Check. It's pretty interesting watching the line here. Many of the customers are patients/family of patients. But a lot of the customers are clearly hospital employees or other people who work in health care, and some of them have the decency to look slightly embarrassed or stare at the floor so people don't recognize them. Just man up and say, "I live in America, land of free will and choice, and I choose to indulge today." Compared to similar Chinese eateries located in food courts (yikes, the fact that I can even say that phrase makes me wonder if I have been to way too many), the food is not that great. For example, Beijing Tokyo inside the little food court building next to the Kendall/MIT T stop is a lot better. (Wow, I can't believe I wrote such a long review for this place.) read more

I suppose the best way that I can describe Dragon Bowl is with the Rihanna/Ne-Yo song "Hate that I Love You". I patronized Dragon Bowl for lunch the first week that I began working in the area. And yes that means every day that week, Mon-Fri. I was drawn to their $7 2 entree combos with rice or noodles. Definitely get the noodles. Sure it's greasy. But then again you're in a good court... So deal with it. Getting your own food is very streamline: you get in line (which is always long) and have paid after 6 minutes. I will say outright it isn't "good food". I don't dream about Dragon Bowl chicken when I'm going to bed, nor do I smell their kitchen every time I think about chinese food. Chances are you're at Longwood food court by necessity, and Dragon bowl just happens to be a good option. Be warned. Their food is obviously not healthy, so don't be fooled by the number of people in scrubs waiting in line. I'm pretty sure I gained a pants size after my first week. Everything in moderation I suppose. Still, if you're just passing by, it's hard to find that much (edible) food for 7 bucks. read more

Of note, this is for delivery only, I have never actually eaten there. For some reason, my roommates are obsessed with this food. I think the people at Dragon Bowl get lonely on those rare nights when someone does not order for delivery. The food just isn't good. I'm not sure how to describe it or exactly what is wrong with it. But as far as Chinese food goes, this is just subpar. Not flavorful, too greasy, soggy....maybe...I can't put my finger on it, I just know it should taste better than this. Sigh, think Coolidge Corner is too far for any of the good places downtown to deliver? read more

DO NOT ORDER THIS FOOD!! Disgusting fish that looks like it was left outside for a week. The LAST place you want to order sushi from!!

Mr. Chan, how I miss thee. My time spent working at the Brigham and Women's Hospital was tolerable solely because of your generous heaps of pork fried rice and orange chicken. Alas, I return to the Galleria for the first time this summer to discover...no more Mr. Chan's? Blasphemy. I wish I could tell you that your brain won't be assaulted by the countless ladies behind the counter simultaneously asking you hundreds of questions while you wait: "Would you like a drink?" "Add one more side dish for only a dollar?" "What combo do you have?" Ahhhh! With that said, Dragon Bowl is pretty standard "mall chinese food." Pretty good sized portions, but still rather expensive for my liking: a two-dish combo (with rice) and a bottle of water will set you back around eight dollars. The orange chicken can be very tasty on some days (not so much on others), but I find the rice to be kind of dry...although duck sauce fixes that problem quite easily. Beef and broccoli, egg rolls and chicken fingers are all solid but standard affairs. Personally, I'm devastated that vegetable fried rice is offered up front instead of pork fried rice, unlike in the days of old. This makes me sad. I miss Mr. Chan's. read more

This place is okay if you have an appointment nearby and the price is right. They actually have brown rice! read more

Dragon Bowl - Spicy chicken and green beans, lo main, fruit water and a fortune cookie:11 bucks and 20 cents.I think they owe me a dollar - Chinese Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This was awful. Never again. I took the liberty to throw out all the menus at our hotel. No one deserves this. It's Chinese food!!!! How hard is it to not make it totally disgusting?!?! I've worked at a chinese restaurant 5 years... You have to really be screwed in the head to get it this wrong. Also, is that basmati rice???? FUCK YOU read more

This place is terrible & is expensive for what it is. I'm not sure why I keep going back every once in awhile. I suppose I want to think that they have at least gotten the food to taste better than MSG laden gruel, but it never does. read more

I have eaten at many Chinese take out places and this one is my favorite. I am really picky about my orange chicken and this place makes it just the way I like it. Another thing I really like about this place is they give you a pretty good portion. I definitely will go back again read more

OK food, served quickly and efficiently. Prices decent (~$6 for the special) but they're a little pushy about ordering more.

Don't ask for half of one entree and half of another. They'll charge you an extra $2. Harsh. Food is decent for food court at least - I had been going for years, but seeing the manager lash out at an employee for trying to appease a [frequent] customer wanting to try something new will limit future trips. read more

I've driven past this establishment several time and decided to give it try.. I should of kept driving! I ordered tofu pad Thai and gyoza. I've had pad Thai from all over but this by far is the MOST disappointing. No where near Thai cooking/ taste, very watery and noodles were red &soggy! Dumpling were bland and just thrown into boiling water and had no crisp to it and the filling was bland. Their menu is overwhelming and their food reflects it. I offered a small amount to my little pooch and he refused it!! A blaring sign if your pet finds it disgusting!!Don't waste your time/money at this establishment! read more

NEVER AGAIN!!! As other user have indicated before, the delivery is absolutely unreliable. We ordered at 8.20p.m., and we never received our food. After a 1.75h wait we kept calling and were repeatedly told, the food is on its way, 20 min... the last time it was suppose to be get here by 11.00p.m. do I have to mention it never arrived? read more

Pretty standard Chinese food-court cuisine. It's quick, cheap and it fills your tummy. I've definitely had better Chinese food. The orange chicken is pretty good and so is the crab rangoon. They are always happy to give you a sample of anything you want to try. Its better than the Chinese food truck down on Louis Pasture Ave. read more

Typical mall Chinese food as everyone's said. The white rice is a bit dry, its long grain, not sticky type, possibly uncle Ben's. Everything I've had there has been satisfactorily tasty, and only once did they skimp on the portions. For a full plate guarantee spend the extra dollar or whatever for the 2 entree + rice. I've also only gone at lunch and have had the luck to get whatever I ordered coming fresh out of the kitchen. I haven't had any of the fried appetizer stuff. read more

Why such negative reviews? :3 This place's food isn't that bad.. but, the prices are when you add it up. Thankfully, you get quite a bit for the price $. Still, I don't like having celery in my Chinese. It just doesn't seem ethnic that way. In any case, I had a lunch special here. Spicy tofu ($5.50) with miso soup ($1!). The miso soup was really yummy, and I want to make my own really badly now. :3 The tofu dish was a nice size, but like I said.. celery? Strange! It also wasn't as spicy as you would think.. so go for it ;) I also had a peppermint green bubble tea. Do not get this!! I am pretty sure it was soda with bobas because it was fizzy... weird! My total came to $11. I would have been more in favor of this place if the bubble tea wasn't so soda-y: ( Not as bad as others have said! read more