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    Golden Dragon

    4.5 (75 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Ann V.

    I used my trusted Yelp App to look up businesses with "Dragon" in the title and l was drawn to this spot. When I got there, I was the only person dining in. I guess that explains the empty parking lot. It was late afternoon so I probably missed the crowd for lunch which to me was good...that means quick service. I noticed the awesome dragon decorations I saw online were taken down. I asked the staff "what happened to them?" He didn't understand me. Okay...communication was going to be an issue. As soon as I sat down, he was ready to take my order which to me was another good thing but I felt rushed. He offered water and I accepted. While I reviewed the menu, I noticed a few people came in to place their order to-go....maybe that's what the staff is accustomed to. I had a question about the veggie option for the chow mein and decided to order wonton soup as an appetizer. I later found out there was pork in it. I wish he would've told me that since I asked about veggie options initially. All well, I knew communication was going to be a problem...with that said he didn't check on me. Just for transparency, he wasn't that friendly to begin with. The food ended up tasting good overall so for this review I gave 2 stars.

    Taiwanese rice
    Frank R.

    This place is very good. They have a large variety of different foods to try. I have never tried some of the items that they have. I like to try new things they cook their rice perfectly. Everything was well seasoned and enjoyed by my entire family. We got an order to go. Everyone was happy with what they got. The shrimp in the lo mein was very good.

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    Stephanie T.

    This is set in a corner of some other stores with plenty of parking. I came here with a friend thinking they were open later than they were. They were so nice by still letting us order food to go even though they were closed. They also had an orchid shop and gave me some very helpful information to help the one I have. We got the cream cheese wontons, pork dumpling, And the chicken and broccoli. Everything was super good. I do wish they gave some more sauce to go. But aside from that, there's nothing else I can say I wish they did better. I'll definitely be going back. Hopefully to dine in next time

    Christy C.

    This is a tasty and small restaurant located inside a busy plaza so parking can be difficult especially on the weekends They're open daily 11am-9pm (except Sun - 11am-8:30pm) Menu had a good variety of popular Chinese dishes. There is lunch special on weekdays 11am-3pm and it comes with rice and soda. There are 7 dishes to choose from and each dish is $9.95! Pretty good deal! Pork & Shrimp Siu Mai ($4.99) was underwhelming and tasted quite bland. There wasn't really shrimp and it seemed just frozen dim sum. Mongolian Beef ($15.65) was delicious! The beef was very tender and very flavorful! I was impressed with the portion size and how how beef there was! Chicken Fried Rice Cakes ($13.95) was very good! The rice cakes were soft and chewy. The chicken was very flavorful and not too salty. Beef Chow Mein ($12.94) was ok. Not used to thick noodles used but it tasted alright. There was a lot of beef and shrimp and it was it was packed with flavor! Overall, I really enjoyed my experience and would recommend!

    Spicy Orange Chicken

    The food was very fresh, hot and delicious. I ordered the Beef Chow Fun. The beef was tender and seasoned well, it was paired with perfectly cooked noodles, and crisp scallions and bean spouts. I will order this again. I also tried the Spicy Orange Chicken. It was an unexpected surprise. It was not cloyingly sweet, but well balanced. The chicken was moist and tender with a crispy fried coating. I thing I would change would be to add a little more nuance of orange flavor, but very tasty. The server and staff very extremely attentive and friendly! It's nice to have a place like this so close to home. I highly recommend this restaurant based on the dishes I tried.

    Salt and pepper Fish Fillet , Kung Pao Tofu
    Joriene M.

    Salt & Pepper Fish Fillet ($14.65) - The fish was fried perfectly and not oily at all. It was well seasoned and spiced, too. I'm grateful the server recommended this to me!

    Orange Chicken (lunch special)
    Christina V.

    Quick and friendly service. Great place if you're craving Chinese fast food but want the quality of a higher end restaurant. They offer the classic favorites like Ornage Chicken, Kung Pao Chicken, Broccoli Beef and Sautéed Green Beans but they are not very greasy. The vegetables are fresh and crunchy, and the breading on the Orange Chicken is thin and crispy. For me, this place is a low guilt indulgence go-to when I don't feel like cooking and need to pick up a family meal quickly. Also, their lunch specials are really affordable and generous in portion size.

    Kung Pao Chicken
    Robert S.

    Wow. Great casual lunch restaurant. Simple menu with all lunch entrees for $9.95 (April 2025) and includes rice and a soda. Fresh, fast, hot, very flavorful food. Loved both the kung pao chicken (savory and slightly sweet) and mongolian beef (super tender beef)! Also ordered beef chow fun ala carte! Cashier was the waiter as well. Shy and kind and very professional. Clean and spacious seating with lots of windows. You know it's good when local workers eat here.

    Orange Chicken sweet and sour ribs Juicy Pork Dumplings(8Pieces) Spicy popcorn Chicken
    Rudi B.

    Vibes: 7/10 Marry/F*ck/Kill: the orange chicken, the dumplings, spicy popcorn chicken Food: 8/10 Do they have domestic beer??: no alcohol but coke products and speciality canned beverages. Overall: - Only place i will this type of food now, beyond fire. Not over sauced, not over fried, no weird pieces. All the sauces are homemade you can tell from the fresh garlic and seasoning. Big menu, lots options - even your kid or lame friend will find something here. - This place cooks nearly everything fresh! That is good for patience/nice/kind people, if you aren't that go home. We came in on Christmas Eve, not many dining in but lots of togos and our food came out about 15/20 mins after ordering. - I would say order ahead if you're doing to-go, usually only 2 workers, one cooking & one serving. Angry customer was there but the server handled it perfectly but giving him his food and ignorin him lol. - Highly recommend in comparison to the other local spots in this area, food is fresh and fabulous!

    Peggy Z.

    $9.95 Lunch Deal That'll Blow Your Mind: Unexpectedly awesome lunch find! Found this spot kind of randomly, and wow -- what a great surprise. Golden Dragon might not look fancy from the outside, but the food hits so right. Their $9.95 lunch special is a steal -- you get rice + a drink included, and portions are solid. No MSG either, which I really appreciate. Here's what I tried: Orange Chicken - Super crispy, not soggy at all. The sauce was tangy and just sweet enough without being too sticky. Legit one of the better versions I've had in a while. Mongolian Beef - Tender beef, savory sauce, and the onions still had a little crunch. I wasn't expecting much, but it totally delivered. Salt & Pepper Fish - Crispy, flavorful, and not greasy. The diced peppers and onions gave it some nice texture and heat. Would 100% order again. Pot Stickers - Classic, golden pan-fried dumplings. Crispy bottom, juicy filling. Exactly what you want from a potsticker. Beef Noodle Soup - The pork bone broth is deep and rich -- super comforting. If you like noodle soups, don't skip this one. Quick service, chill atmosphere, and everything came out fresh and hot. For under $10? Kinda wild these days. If you're in the area during lunch hours (Mon-Fri 11am-3pm), this spot is seriously worth checking out. Hidden gem vibes.

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    Very welcoming atmosphere, food was delicious. I ordered the wonton soup and a Thai tea boba.

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    Food was amazing and customer service was excellent very attentive and welcoming I will be coming again

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    Food was good people were nice I had to Zelle for a takeout which was a bit off. But they're sweet people and open late as well.

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    Good food, reasonable prices. Absolutely zero atmosphere. Good for takeout dinner..............

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    Food and services were amazing! We will be coming back for more!! Love that they are local!!

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    Ask the Community - Golden Dragon

    Is your food MSG free?

    Yes, none of the dishes used MSG.

    Just curious - is there any relationship to the Golden Dragon that was on E. Vista Way, which closed down a few years ago?

    No, we are a brand new Chinese restaurant

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