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    Dragon Express Chinese Food

    4.5 (29 reviews)
    ModerateChinese
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Lunch special
    Yareli O.

    Insane lunch special. Quick and friendly service. The 2 item combo can easily be split into 2+ portions

    vegetable egg roll, side sauce, black  pepper chicken, spicy chicken
    Vanessa Q.

    This is great-dangerous to have near my apartment and I am excited for them to stay. Not the nicest area (the shopping center) but I know that going in. Super clean inside, new signs and they're beginning to stock refrigerated side drinks, with new tables. I saw 3-4 people inside and 1 leaving when I came in for to-go. They were actually removing old noodles as I walked up which was sad but I *love* the freshness! Huge split portion of chow mein and white rice, nice spice to the spicy chicken, and great black pepper chicken. Chili oil and duck sauce to go, that was offered by the sweet older lady working, with some vegetable spring rolls and I'm set! Other reviews mentioned a lack of big flavor in the spring rolls or the chow mein; my rolls were crispy, fresh, and full, but I'd agree maybe leaned to the to-go and express palates. (College kids, dudes who don't do cilantro, people who garden at the smoke shop next door; you get it.) Definitely for the express crowd but I want to come back and try more items plus the soups. I hope they can rotate it or expand with other family style options, too; a renter can dream.

    General Tso's chicken, black pepper chicken, and chow mein.
    Matthew James B.

    Insane amount of food for the price. She just kept scooping. Couldn't even close the tray lid. More than that, it's great food. This is the platonic ideal of Chinese express. No wonder people are streaming in for lunch. This place is the ticket.

    Black pepper chicken and spicy sweet chicken
    Gerry P.

    This place is new so I figured ill try it and it did not disappoint. The flavor was all on point not to mention the friendly lady was kind enough to let me sample some of the stuff. I know this place is new but hopefully they dont change their ways like the portion and quality of the food they served cuz some new restaurants will give good portion and after making enough money they start to decrease their quality and portion. Fingers cross... but so far so good and ill definitely go back.

    Veggie roll

    So delicious I love the soup it's super filling and delicious I love there chow mein I got black pepper chicken and the chow mein and also some veggie tacos super yum

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    Kaitlyn T.

    Located in the Stater Bros plaza! New Chinese food place and I love it since it's near UCR. Clean inside and reasonable prices for the food (paying in cash is slightly cheaper than card). Service is friendly. Will be back fs

    Chow mein, coconut chicken and spicy chicken.
    Sarah S.

    The new Chinese food place is clean and decently priced. This place is a breath of fresh air when it comes to Chinese cuisine in this area. The price is good for the amount of food you receive. My food was very good for the most part. The egg rolls lack great flavor 5 out of 10. The chow mein was ok 7.5 out of 10. Now the coconut shrimp 8.8 out of 10, spicy chicken 8.2 out of 10, orange chicken 9.2 out of 10 and lastly the pepper chicken is 9 out of 10. We say please try this place! They are so much better than everything in the area!

    Great service, big portion of food, make sure you come hungry because you'll be served alot of food!!!

    orange chicken tasted terrible the noodles were dry the spicy chicken hurt my stomach after two bites and the teriyaki chicken was super dry

    Only been open for 4 months all the food there was sitting there it all looked dried and I still gave it a chance to eat one plate with my daughter the orange chicken tasted terrible the noodles were dry the spicy chicken hurt my stomach after two bites and the teriyaki chicken was super dry the worst Food I've ever had,Even my seven-year-old said the orange chicken and didnt taste good.

    Coconut Shrimp and Chow Mein

    The lady who served was super nice! When I asked for coconut shrimp she offered me if I wanted to wait for the fresh batch, how thoughtful of her! They load up your food and the coconut shrimp is delicious

    Kung pao chicken, orange chicken, chow mein, fried rice

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    2 months ago

    Great food and amazing price, definitely will be my go to spot for Chinese. I'm so glad I chose to skip panda and try a local spot.

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    29 days ago

    The worse Chinese food in the planet, had 2 bites and in the trash it went, everybody in my party threw it in the trash.

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    4 months ago

    Delicious food! Great portions and the staff was friendly! Definitely will be going back!

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    2 months ago

    Would definitely be back. Hard to find consistently good Chinese food that is hot and ready to go that is not Panda Express.

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    7 months ago

    Food is reheated.not fresh. Overpriced in those extra small styrofoam to go boxes. Although I've eaten at better joints.

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    6 months ago

    Service great and food was good! One of few places with General Tsos Chicken! My favorite Chinese food within UCR area.

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    7 months ago

    I had a two items combo The food was and the portions are so much that I had it as two meals which makes it good value.

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    7 months ago

    Portions are well served, staff are friendly, and I love the variety of options they serve. The coconut shrimp was delicious!

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    4.1
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    0.8 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    Speaks Mandarin

    Amazing food. We originally were regulars at the old location, and were disappointed when they were…read moregone. Today, we went to their new location we're back in love with the food! The best dim sum place in the ie! The owner was amazing, great costumer service. We missed the juicy dumplings. Well worth a visit! Will be back. 10/10. Thank you big skyy bistro.

    It's been almost one year (Sept 2025) since Big Skyy closed it's doors at its old location across…read morethe street. They had to...the building was scheduled to be torn down. Our entire family grieved the loss of one of the best dim sum and Chinese cuisine restaurants in the Riverside area. But lately, there was a lot of talk, good talk, that the same owner had reopened here, a tinier bistro setting, not as flashy interior. So here we are, finally, late to the party, but sublimely happy. First things first. An order of their siu mai. Still just as plump, with their signature, wonderful pork- shrimp filling, my taste buds let out a big sigh of relief. I've had to endure some pretty horrible ones from other restaurants lately. Big Skyy's is superb. Next, the black bean pork ribs. Wonderful, just as we remembered. A healthy portion, plenty of meat in spite of the bones. Great gravy. Finally, the eggplant with beef. This one was extra special, made with generous amounts of filet mignon, eggplant cut in spears, cooked in a salty sweet garlic sauce that is very special. It was melt-in-your-mouth, swoon worthy. One of my favorites. They still accommodate large family groups, a few big round tables for 6 or more. The staff was very friendly and took the time to answer all our questions. They feature the same marvelous menu and the same chef who creates those traditional Chinese dishes with pizzazz. It's wonderful to re-acquaint ourselves with an old "friend". It's even better to know, the important things we remembered have not changed a bit. You would be right to assume we will be back!

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    The new location with new menu
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    4.3
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    I was really craving Chinese food since I'm away from home, so my friend and I decided to try…read moresomewhere new and came across Jade China. I'm honestly really glad we did. The restaurant itself is super spacious, and since we came at kind of an odd time after the lunch rush, it was really calm and relaxing inside. We ordered the Salt and Pepper Calamari, and it was really good. The calamari was crispy, lightly seasoned, and still tender inside, which made it super satisfying to eat. I do wish it came with a dipping sauce, but we already had sweet and sour sauce on the table and ended up using that instead, which actually paired really well with it. We also got the Chicken Pad Thai, which honestly impressed me a lot. The portion size was huge for the price, I think it was around $12-13, which felt really worth it for how much food we got. The noodles were flavorful, well cooked, and had a good balance of savory and slightly sweet flavors without feeling too heavy. The people working there were really welcoming and kind, and it felt like a family-run restaurant, which made the experience feel even more comforting and homey.

    March 2026 Came in…read moreon a Sunday craving mapo tofu. I checked the menu and there it was. Service: typical Chinese restaurant. Don't expect refills or conversations about the day or the meaning of life. Bathroom: clean. Toilet and a urinal. Food: Before my main course arrived, I was served a small cup of egg drop soup and some crispy noodles with some type of sweet dipping sauce. Considering these were complimentary, I'm not going to complain. Soup was my okay. my mapo tofu came with a side of white rice. Upgrading to brown or fried rice will cost you an additional $1. This is the most bizarre mapo tofu I've ever had. Rather than the traditional ground pork and wood ear mushrooms, this came with long strips of fried pork and no mushrooms. I'm also used to thicker sauce, but this one was very watery. A tad spicy, but not over bearing. Maybe a recipe from a different Provence of china? Not what I was looking for. $15.00 later and a fortune cookie...and I was done. Not sure if I'd come here for the mapo tofu again. Others in the restaurant offered the 2-3 item combos. Typical orange chicken or Kung Pao chicken w rice or chow mein. Not my thing.

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    Pan Dumpling House is a solid spot for handmade dumplings in Corona. Located in a plaza with plenty…read moreof parking and other food options, the restaurant is spacious, clean, and even has outdoor seating. One of the coolest touches is the large window where you can watch the staff making dumplings by hand. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful. We tried the cucumber salad, Xiao Long Bao, shrimp and pork Shao Mai, beef and onion dumplings, Dan Dan noodles, and the house special fried rice. The fresh fruit teas were also delicious and incredibly refreshing. A great place to satisfy your dumpling cravings, and we'll definitely be back to try more of the menu.

    I was surprised by how big the portions are, like you could buy a plate of rice or noodles and…read moreeasily share it with 4 people, which justifies the price since it is a little expensive. I spent around $77 including tip which was 2 drinks, an appetizer, and 3 main plates. Actually, they don't have just a side of fried rice, so we were forced to buy it as a main plate. Everything tastes good. I just finished my leftovers and I'm already craving the noodles since they were so soft. The restaurant is clean and modern with big windows and an outdoor patio. If it weren't so hot (We came on a 100F day) it looked like a nice place to eat under the umbrellas. I accidentally spilled a jar of hot sauce which for some reason had a loose removable lid and one of the waitresses was quick to clean it up for us. She was nice about it, too, like she could've easily copped an attitude with us about it, but didn't. A man next to us said he accidentally did the same thing which makes me think they need to find a different container for that sauce. There's a huge parking lot, so that wasn't a problem. However, the area directly in front of the restaurant and the other shops near it were sectioned off with yellow caution tape for some reason and my sister said it looked like a murder scene, which made me laugh. I'm fairly sure that wasn't the case, but I don't know why they did it. The only reason I knew the restaurant was open for business was because I saw people eating inside through the windows.

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    Overhead view of the Kitchen
    Overhead view of the Kitchen
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    N11. Wonton with Chili Oil
    My baby likes it very much.

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    Chen Ling Palace

    Chen Ling Palace

    3.8
    (205 reviews)
    8.0 mi
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    Came here on Christmas Day. The place was packed, we waited over an hour for our food, but it was…read moreworth it. The two older ladies working the floor were doing their best and everyone was understanding about the wait. We had the Po Po platter and the Happy family plate. It was all really good and fresh.

    This was the so bad!!! I gave it the benefit of doubt despite the mixed reviews…read more I should have known it was going to be bad from the minute I walked in with my family. First off, we were the only people in this place at dinner time (6pm). The server was sitting at a table prepping vegetables (not in the kitchen). Between her checking her phone and peeling back green beans or whatever, she finally looked up to see us there! Now the food... we ordered safe: beef broccoli, honey walnut shrimp, fried rice, lo mein, etc. But the honey walnut shrimp was horrible! No sweetness to it at all, It had a mayonnaise flavor or something! The fried rice was not fried, it looked like they threw some soy sauce on some steamed rice, mixed it up and served it to us! I should have listened to my kids when they said it looked ugly from the outside and the food could not be good! That was a 75 dollar lesson... next time I'll listen to the kids!

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    Pork chops, green beans & minced chicken, dipping sauce and noodles, hot & sour soup, egg foo young, bean curd & spicy chicken, cookies
    Pork chops, green beans & minced chicken, dipping sauce and noodles, hot & sour soup, egg foo young, bean curd & spicy chicken, cookies
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    Chow mein, pork chops
    Come celebrate an authentic feast as a family! You will all leave happy and satisfied!

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    Meat Lover

    Meat Lover

    4.5
    (205 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    Authentic hot pot with friendly staff and a clean dining environment. We'll definitely be back!read more

    I'd like to preface this review saying when I can give them another try the review may go up to at…read moreleast 4*, but based on the first dining experience, a 3 might be generous, which I'll explain below. First, I arrived shortly after they opened on a Tuesday, which is important to highlight because they're closed on Mondays, and I suspect one dish I tried had the texture of leftovers (from the weekend). Part of me wants to try again later in the week, and day to see if this was a fluke. What I ordered was a rice bowl with braised pork belly and daily vegetables. Everything was good except the pork was dry and tough, clearly not braised that day or heated all the way through. I forget what my first choice was, but it wasn't available that day. My other item was the wonton soup, which also disappointed me for a few reasons. Portion size is good, but the broth tasted really thin, watery, and the wontons were overcooked and falling apart. The cause was they were forgotten about and the pot boiled over. Generally, you cook these below the boil to prevent the cloudy mess from disintegrating skins. The filling tasted fine, but again, overall flavors and balance was marred. I did, however, enjoy the lenon tea that comes with every combination meal. And, the employees are very nice, but the food didn't make the cut. They have a big menu and I've seen the skewers and hot pots in action so I know there's potential.

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    Interior
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    Meat Lover

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