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    Dragon Bowl

    3.9 (419 reviews)
    ModerateChinese
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    "A close knit family is beyond measure"
    Barry Y.

    As you can see, Dragon Bowl is a small traditional Chinese restaurant. Their menu is extensive, spanning approximately five pages. They have specials for lunch and dinner. The kitchen is lightning fast, and the orders were all accurate. If you order from the regular menu, the portions are huge. If from the specials, they are more than adequate. The wait staff will listen to your requests, then be very clear about what they think you should do. Chicken Orange Flavor was listed as a spicy food. I asked if it was sweet, or if they could make it hot but without any sweetness. It was very clear that if I did not want sweet, I should order something else. I did. Pepper Steak from the Luncheon Special included soup. On the same plate as the main course was a spring roll, fried rice, and a fortune cookie. The Pepper Beef's vegetables were cooked to a tender crisp. The beef was of very good quality. Please ask if you like your food spicy hot. They have chili oil, and it appears they make it themselves. It's good and hot. The happy ending to the meal comes in two parts. Please see the message that was in my fortune cookie. The second part is there was no extra charge for dining with a party of 12. I don't know why they should not get five stars. Great food, fast service, clean restrooms and reasonable prices. They deserve five stars. ,

    Half roast duck, yummy
    John T.

    Came here on a Monday date night for the first time. Nice quaint Chinese restaurant located in a very large shopping center. Enough parking for 300+ cars as the parking lot is shared with other businesses. There is no shaded parking so you'll be parking in the hot Phoenix sun during the day. There is a Dollar Tree and Little Caesars Pizza a few doors down. There is a nice peaceful romantic vibe inside this place. The decor is a soft red theme with Asian art along the walls. Heard some great songs playing lightly in the background: Stevie Wonder, Pink Floyd, and other easy listening music. We came hungry so we ordered the following: Mapo tofu with pork. This was delicious, the tofu was very soft so if you like firm tofu than you should tell them to cook it a little longer. Overall flavor was lightly sweet and pork was portioned perfectly. Thai Curry Chicken. This dish was amazing, classic full curry flavor that is mild with a non spicy kick, just full of real authentic curry flavor. Pieces of chicken generously mixed with green bell peppers and onions. Side of fried rice. Freshly made rice full of flavor and not overly salty. Pot of white rice. Hot, fresh, fluffy and added great balance to the rich flavors of the entree dishes. Half roast duck. This was the highlight of the meal. Tender, moist, and cooked evenly throughout. My only feedback is that I would have enjoyed it more if it was more crispier. I'd say it was probably 30% crispy and not fully crispy all over. Served with hoisin dipping sauce. Bbq pork buns. White fluffy cake like buns with a yummy pork filling inside. Came with 4 pieces in one order. Highly recommend this place. Service was prompt and friendly, no mistakes were made with our order. We will come back for sure. Also, the best part is the prices are very reasonable. They do have a very extensive menu with vegetarian options. We clearly ordered enough food for 4 people between just me and my wife and our check was a little over $60. Took some leftovers home to enjoy. Truly a feel good meal experience!!

    Vegetable chow mein kung pao chicken and rice. All perfectly done.
    Ryan W.

    Best Chinese I've ever had. Everything was perfectly done. If you want good Chinese come here.

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    Excellent food at a great price. Always, very good service. Stop by you won't regret it.

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    Occasionally the food isn't as good as other times. For the most part it's our go to Chinese restaurant.

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    Mmmm it's okay could be better. I can't complain about the price and the aquarium is very nice.

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    Ordered take out...Good food decent portions. Not many restaurants have Mu Shu Chicken, I recommend it!

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    Great food!!! A lot of food for the $$. We've never had a bad meal. Fast delivery as well! Highly recommend!

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    We love it. In our regular rotation. Fresh and clean food beautifully prepared. Try it, you'll be back

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    Not tasty . Slow service and the chicken broth had a weird taste to it. It was a convenient location but I probably won't go there again.

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    From top left to right: Sesame Chicken, Lemon Chicken, Beef w Mushrooms & Onions, Chow Fun Noodles, Yang Chow Fried Rice, Chicken Lo Mein
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    Our family has been coming to China Chili for years, and it continues to be one of our favorite…read morego-to spots whenever we're craving authentic, flavorful Chinese cuisine. The food is consistently outstanding, and the warm, attentive service keep us coming back time and time again. On this visit, we ordered the sautéed whole lobster with green onions and ginger, beef lo mein, shrimp lo mein, walnut shrimp, and fried rice. Every dish was prepared beautifully and packed with flavor, but the lobster was truly divine. Perfectly cooked, incredibly tender, and infused with the aromatic flavors of fresh ginger and green onions, it was one of those dishes that leaves a lasting impression long after the meal is over. The beef and shrimp lo mein were equally delicious, with rich savory flavors and generous portions, while the walnut shrimp was perfectly crisp with a delicate sweetness that balanced the dish beautifully. The fried rice was the perfect complement to everything on the table. We also enjoyed a few sake bombers, which are hands down the best we've had anywhere. They are always perfectly prepared and have become a must-order whenever we visit. They pair wonderfully with the food and add an extra touch of fun to an already fantastic dining experience. What truly sets China Chili apart is its consistency. Whether it's your first visit or your hundredth, you can always count on exceptional food, attentive service, and genuine hospitality. The staff is welcoming, friendly, and always makes us feel like valued guests.

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    I have been wanting to try this restaurant for the longest time and so glad I finally got to last…read moreFriday at lunch time. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful and feels very upscale. It's probably the fanciest Chinese restaurant I've been to in AZ. The lunch menu is excellent and quite impressive! There are 8 entrees to choose along with a side for only $20. What's crazy is that a full size seafood and wagyu beef belly jjampong is a side! They're regularly $24 so it's a crazy deal to get an additional entree!! We ordered seafood jjampong and wagyu beef jjampong as sides and genghis khan beef and chili garlic fried chicken as mains. The jjampong had that great umami taste without the oiliness that's unavoidable at other restaurants. The ingredients felt very premium and fresh. Ghengis khan beef pieces were very generous and tender with a savory sauce. Chili garlic chicken was a tad salty for me but had great crisp. Service was impeccable and one you'd expect from an upscale restaurant. I can't wait to go back to try other dishes from the lunch menu. I also want to try their happy hour that's available everyday from 4-7PM. All the food items are only $7 and variety looks amazing.

    This is a very upscale and beautiful Asian restaurant. The food was very good and the service was…read morespot on and very kind. We went during lunch and their lunch menu is great. I ordered the seafood jjam-pong and Genghis-khan beef. The jjam-pong was not oily like at other restaurants which I appreciated. It was very flavorful and clean tasting. The beef was delicious and savory. I couldn't finish it all and had leftovers. I would definitely go back and try many other dishes. Highly recommend!

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    Dining room
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    Hong Kong Milk Tea Fresh Fruit Tart - a Jin Jia specialty dessert!
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    Calamari, and San Miguel beer
    Calamari, and San Miguel beer
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    Spicy Beef
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    This spot recently jogged a memory for my mom who used to work downtown and came here for lunch…read moreoften. That was over 20 years ago and she was excited to find it on TikTok after so long. You no longer enter through the kitchen but that's okay. It's a quiet little restaurant with fast service and good food. The next time I'm downtown I'll probably stop in again.

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    Droopy, dusty fan. Gross.
    Droopy, dusty fan. Gross.
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    Came here two times and the food never disappoints me!…read more The fried chicken is always my go to dish because it has that rich garlic aroma and is very juicy inside. It tastes even better with that Thai chili sauce. I didn't take the photos of all the other dishes but they were all super delicious. The first time when I came, the service was impeccable - they were nice, attentive, and patient. The second time was a bit disappointing. It took a really long time for one of my friends' dishes to come. But when we checked with them, we were told "it will come when it's ready." I understand that they were busy at that moment. But they could have told us in a better way. Overall, I always look forward to dinning here. And this is definitely one of the best Thai restaurants in Phoenix!

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    Bar area
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