I just recently moved to this area and saw the great reviews so I thought I'd try the food. The group of us ordered two sesame chicken combos, vegetarian fried rice and shrimp lo mein. The fried rice had almost no initial taste and then left an after taste of old oil and chemicals. The sesame chicken was chewy, rubbery and too salty. The entire meal was over 40 dollars which I also thought was a little high compared to other Chinese restaurants in the area. The lo mein was never eaten because everything else tasted so terrible. Update: the two people who ordered the sesame chicken got food poisoning. read more

Excellent food for take out :) Prior to COVID, I had a very pleasant experience dining in by myself. The food was authentic and tasty. The couple who owns the store are friendly and the ambience of the establishment is perfect for a calm dine-in experience or a social gathering. I would also enjoy ordering from this restaurant for take out while we are in COVID restrictions. read more

The Chinese food at this place is amazing. The restaurant itself is nice, too - there is a decent amount of room for seating and it's very pretty and peaceful inside. I ordered the hot & sour soup and the general tso's chicken, They were so good! The soup was one of the best hot & sour soups I've ever had and the chicken was perfect - a little spice but not too much. The rice was cooked perfectly - not dried out at all, which is what I usually get at most Chinese food places. The amount of food that came out was very generous and everything just tasted great. The waitress was very nice. I will definitely be going here for my Chinese food fix from now on! read more

This is the best Chinese I have found in Charlotte. I am a huge fan if Chinese food and it have taken me some time to find the right one that makes my taste buds sing! We dine in on 4/28 and the service was excellent. My husband order the egg foo young with brown rice and I ordered the honey chicken with brown rice and a side of veggie fried rice. When I tell you that everything was so fresh and delicious! The Jade dragon will be our number one choice for Chinese food in Charlotte forever! read more

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We are always treated well at Jade...good service, good food, good environment. Now how about delivering to Piper Glen since Rea Road is finished? Please??? :-) read more

Inconsistency is the curse of small restaurants like this one. We've eaten here a couple more times and while it's generally pretty good it wasn't as good as our first visit. Last time they gave me a mountain of Singapore fried rice, there was a lot of shrimp in it, but the dish was dry, the shrimp overcooked and it was so spicy that I stopped being able to taste the food half way through it. Also tried the Hunan beef for lunch, it's only like $7. The veggies were crisp, the beef was well done but still reasonably fresh - unlike at the typical Chinese - but the sauce tasted boring. Honestly, I can't remember what Hunan is expected to taste like. It's still much better than the neighborhood take out joints. read more

Nice family-owned restaurant and one of the better ones around the area. The food is light and flavorful compared to other Chinese places in town which tend to be a little heavier on the grease and somewhat bland. Hot and sour soup is one of my favorite things but many versions around town are not vegetarian.. However the one here is and that makes me so happy! Also tried the veggie spring roll, veggie version of the Singaporean rice noodles, and stir-fried okra and tofu in black bean sauce. BF had the teriyaki chicken appetizer and walnut shrimp. We both loved the food and service was great as well! Will definitely be back! read more

Jade Dragon - Chicken Wings, Spring Roll, and Hot & Sour Soup - Chinese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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We have been looking for a favorite Chinese place since we moved to Charlotte 4 years ago. After trying A LOT of places we have FINALLY found one to call our favorite - the search is over and they officially have our business from here out! The black pepper steak is delicious and the meat isn't tough or dried out, not to mention the flavor is GREAT! (It's a little heavy on the mushroom for me personally but still will definitely he peering from again!) The Szechuan chicken was delicious too! With red pepper broccoli and mushroom, so good! Take out was ready in 10 minutes and ready to go when I showed up! Thanks Jade Dragon! read more

Super good Chinese food!!! It's not cliche like most places, it's calming, there's great artwork, and it's nice and cozy! The fried rice was great, plus the rest of the food. The waitress was awesome and attentive, and she was nice. The food came out fast. I'm sure takeout would be great. They need sizzling rice soup though, a Chinese favorite of mine. read more

We have gotten delivery from here twice now. Quick, friendly, and not soggy or sad the way some delivery Chinese gets (I know you know what I'm talking about). We have been pleasantly surprised by the quality, too. More fresh veggies than frozen and tons of tasty meats. If you're looking for tasty, easy, reliable place to deliver when you don't feel like leaving the house, this is gold. read more

This place is so good! Everything we got was sooo fresh tasting and well-seasoned that I am day dreaming about eating the leftovers for lunch right now! We started with the spring rolls and wonton egg drop soup, both of which were delightful! For the main dishes we got basil tofu, Singapore noodles and eggplant tofu. I was really impressed by all, but especially the Singapore noodles, which were not greasy or dry and expertly seasoned. The shrimp in them were not over cooked or rubbery at all. So surprised by the quality of the food from a Chinese takeout/delivery place! read more

Nice little Asian restaurant tucked in the rather large shopping center. Unlike a lot of Asian restaurants, the food wasn't greasy at all. The flavors were good. We opted for the combo platters--my kung pao chicken was only $6.25. Wasn't a huge portion (wasn't small either) and it came with rice and your choice of an egg roll, spring roll, or two crab rangoons. And, you can get that portion/combo at dinner too! The only disappointment was that my kung pao chicken wasn't spicy at all, even though it had the "spicy" asterisk on the menu. read more

I just had absolutely the most tasteless Chinese food I've ever tried. Thanks, Jade Dragon! The ingredients all seemed to be fresh and the takeout containers rule. Now, if only someone could explain "flavor" to these folks. Seriously, I've had a lot of Orange Chicken in my time, some good and some bad, but until tonight I'd never had any that was 97% FLAVORLESS. (How does that even happen when a pretty strong flavor is part of the dish's name?!) But even the chicken packed a flavor punch compared to the fried rice. It was literally brown rice with some oil and vegetables. Apparently there is a strict "No Seasonings" policy at this place. Not so much as a hint of salt. And for the hefty price, this was a real disappointment. read more

Food was ok . probably would be better when they go back to in restaurant dining. liked the egg roll not a fan of the dumplings. general chicken was pretty good read more

Damn good delivery at a damn good price. No, it is not P.F Chang's. No it is not ultra authentic Taiwanese or Chinese food, but I'll tell you what it is, it is very good Chinese takeout/delivery at competitive prices. Every time I order, the driver is at my door EXACTLY 15 minutes after we've hung up. Cooked and delivered in 15 minutes! Granted I live only 8 minutes a way, but that is still crazy fast in my book. There is no other place in Charlotte as good as Jade Dragon for Chinese delivery, if you live to far away I'm sorry. Oh also, I know you'll probably just get an Egg roll with your meal, but try the Crab Rangoon, it is amazing! read more

Food is very hot and good the only downfall is the price is a little high for a standard Chinese restaurant. Service is great! read more

Jade Dragon - Szechuan Wonton a must try!! Not on the menu - Chinese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Tried this place for togo food a few nights ago. I got mixed vegetables and bf got mixed veg with tofu. My food was very bland in a watery sauce. Bf didn't even bother to eat his. The Szechwan dumplings were awful, coated in globs of peanut butter. The spring rolls were completely mush on the inside. The hot and sour soup was the least offensive of the items, but still not worth eating. Don't waste a trip. read more

4 years after my first review, also 5 stars, the Jade Dragon is still my favorite take out Chinese food. Their consistency amazes me. I have never had a bad meal. I love their Lo Mien Chicken. Done just right !! read more

i have not been in a while, but i love their food so much. the walnut shrimp is amazing, but i've never tried something here i didn't love. i cannot recommend jade dragon enough!! read more

We decided to eat at Jade Dragon, a big mistake. The food was average, but the worst part is that they were so cheap that when we asked for separate teas, they brought one tea bag and charged us for two, they would not accommodate a small change in a dish, we had to purchase another dish! They also overcharged us (for which we had to point it out and have the bill corrected) and they included the tip on the bill, which we think is a rude considering we were not a party of 20, only 3. They were not friendly. That was the last time we eat there. I don't usually review even if I'm dissatisfied, but this restaurant, had bad service, on top of the average food, they were rude, and they wanted to rip us off. read more

Great food and very friendly staff!! The sweet and sour chicken is my favorite and you have to try the hot and sour soup! Will suggest this place to anyone who asks for a good Chinese restaurant! read more

I love Jade Dragon. Fast service, and the food is so fresh and delicious. I love that when I call, they recognize my number and know that I will ask for extra mixed vegetables with our entrees! We got takeout from there pretty regularly pre-COVID, and this is the first place we're ordering from with the re-opening. The restaurant for dining in is also very pleasant - clean, quiet, and relaxing. I highly recommend Jade Dragon - it's a local small business, and we want to help them stay! read more

What a gem!! Jade dragon truly lives up to its name. It is a rare find in Charlotte. The Crab Rangoon were amazing; truly a great start to any meal. We had the lunch specials which are great deals, ranging from $6.95 to $8.50. Lunch specials are a generous portion of food and they come with the most delicate spring rolls you have ever had. The Orange Flavored Chicken was bursting with flavor and just the right amount of sweetness. The Sa Cha Beef was also amazing with the perfect combination of flavors. Only draw back is that they have no desserts, which my son wanted. Atmosphere is nice, decorated with traditional Chinese paintings. Service was superb!! Our waitress was a delight and so helpful explaining the dishes. Nevertheless, the service was very fast, we got our appetizer and our dishes in under 10 minutes!!!! read more

Take out. Food was terrible. Beef was hard, egg roll was over fried, and everything was extra salty. Honestly, my stomach is hurting as I type. read more

I finally found a great Chinese restaurant in charlotte! I'm so happy and will definitely be a regular. We did takeout and got our order in under 15 minutes! Everything was fresh and warm. We had general tso chicken, which is very good, but like someone else said very different from other versions I've had. The walnut shrimp was excellent. The shrimp were huge. It was on the rich side. The crab Rangoon was reliably good as was the pork fried rice. read more

Excellent food. Rice was fluffy not sticky. General Tsos was moist, crunchy and tender. No old grease or msg. The vegetable fried rice was packed with crisp veggies. The crab ragoon, spring roll and egg roll were all fabulous. The icing on the cake was the superior service and ordering support. So happy to find this place in the neighborhood... I only hope they learn to make Wor Su Gai. Can't find it anywhere in Charlotte. read more

One of the only restaurants in the area that serve traditional Cantonese food (that tastes delicious too!). We always come here for family celebrations/big birthdays. Definitely order their tofu rolls, ginger & scallion lobster, and braised duck! read more

I visit this place once a week. The stir fried okra is amazing and seems to be the only place I can get it. The savory three glass chicken is always a homerun hit! read more

I have to be completely honest .... this food was nasty as hell ... I didn't even want the food but my daughter kept asking for orange chicken. So we come in the place stinks. The food has the weird odor and taste . I can't even explain it , but apparently people like it . I know I won't be back read more

Jade Dragon - Chinese Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised to eat at a decent Chinese restaurant in Charlotte for the first time, ever. As someone who comes from an Asian background and having lived in Los Angeles, I've had plenty of good Chinese food before, but sadly none in the past few years in Charlotte. We finally stumbled upon Jade Dragon after reading the encouraging reviews on Yelp. Equally rare is that JD scored a 95% sanitation rating, which is stellar for an Asian restaurant! I have to say that our meal was good (3 cups chicken and basil tofu were tasty; walnut shrimp was decent)-- food here will never compare to the best stuff in LA, but it's more than passable and hits the spot. Jade Dragon is easily the best Chinese food in Charlotte. We'll be glad to be back soon! read more

Good quality and a nice go to. Wish they would improve the inside experience. Surprising as of last night, they have a nice beer selection for $3 crafts. Which is great. But, only 3 bar stools. Lol. read more

This is by far the best we have found in this area. The owners are very nice and respectful. The food is fresh and really good. The general chicken is very different from any that I've ever had. Hard to explain, but it does not have the typical general sauce. The egg-rolls and crab rangoons are really good. Delivery is quick and food is still hot. read more

We were visiting Charlotte and noticed the great reviews for this place. Every word is true! The entire experience was wonderful. We were seated immediately at a four top. The dining area is absolutely spotless and tastefully decorated, none of the cheap, gaudy prints or furniture here. They offer a small selection of respectable beers for $3.75, a real bargain and departure from other experiences we had in the area. We ordered the pan-fried dumplings app, sesame chicken, and General Tso's chicken, both as combination plates. We agree, best ever, and with hot, crunchy egg rolls too. Food arrived quickly, very hot, and perfect in every respect. Sorry, but we advised the owner to raise prices! read more

Very nice atmosphere. Had the general Tso's chicken. The flavor was good but it was mushy. Diet Coke tasted terrible. No one asked me how my meal was. I'd be willing to try again but I'll wait awhile. read more

Dined here for first time tonight. Pleasantly surprised. Good food, good prices. Recommend to all

Moved into the area last year from another part of Charlotte, so we're relatively new customers. Let me just say, aside from PF Changs and one or two other asian places, we struggled to find anything worth going back to in Charlotte. (and obviously PF Changs is pricey) My family gets takeout from Jade Dragon probably twice a month minimum and we dine there as well, lunch or dinner. We have yet to have a complaint!! The food and the service is always awesome, the staff is always so fast and professional!! Doesn't matter if it's takeout or dine in. The consistency is amazing. I know every restaurant will drop the ball every now and then. This place has yet to do it with us in as much as around 40 experiences. This is hands down the best asian food in town!! read more

I love this place. . I always get the sweet and sour chicken and it's always fresh. Order is always ready by the time I get there. Very nice customer service!! read more

Don't sleep on this place!!! Had the shrimp lo mein, orange beef and honey chicken....everything was really amazing...no lie

Take out service was fine. Prices seemed decent. Literally THE blandest food I have ever had. I couldn't eat almost any of it. Really disappointed. I had the sesame chicken and vegetable lo mein. Sesame chicken was extremely mushy with barely any sauce. Lo mein was Yellow- not browned and again no sauce or seasoning whatsoever. read more

Excellent Chinese restaurant that also delivers to our area. They will customize an order. Think their emphasis is Cantonese items, but not sure. I've never been disappointed! My favorite dish is the Singaporean rice noodles, & my husband likes the chicken steamer or any of the garlic dishes (Garlic chicken, garlic scallops, etc.) Recommend them highly: dine in, take-out, or the wonderful delivery service!! read more