Was in the area for a quick visit and after walking around a bit, I stumbled across this cute little restaurant! As soon as you approach the door you are taken in by the signage and entrance. This location has both booths and high-top tables. There are gender-neutral restrooms in the rear and the bar has a good amount of seats as well. I dropped in for a quick carry-out dinner. After chatting with the bartender about all of her recommendations (the entire menu) !! So I figured this could either be a very great or otherwise not so great experience equally. I paused before deciding on a side of fried rice and shrimp. The food was still hot after sitting several minutes before I dived in. I was skeptical of the fried rice by appearance but when I took the first bite, I hurried to take a picture because I wanted to finish every spoonful in that instance. Seriously tasty! The Shazam shrimp were perfectly fried, almost funnel cake-like in flavor. I was sad to see this meal come to an end, but enjoyed every bite!!! Trying these dishes over the ramen didn't make me sad, I look forward to dining in & tasting more dishes on future trips to the city! Also, if you're a fan of anime, you might catch one of their large TVs displaying one of your favorites while you enjoy your ramen or other dishes. Cool sketches are atop the bar as well! read more

Main St. Dragon - SHAZAM SHRIMP (such a treat) - Asian Fusion Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Awesome vegetarian options, ramen, drinks, and service. The vegetable gyoza is a must try.

It was okay! I'm a big Asian food fan and have tried lots of amazing authentic places in the area, and this one just didn't wow me. It wasn't bad, but there were lots of little things that caused them to loose points with me. Let's start with the high notes. Their service was impeccable. The employees were friendly, helpful, and we got our food pretty fast. The atmosphere is fun and funky. Bright and colorful. And now the low notes. The food was not very impressive. It definitely wasn't bad! But, there were little things that didn't work for me. Like the sauce for the Thai basil fried rice was a bit off. The vegetables were in overly large pieces. And there was no hot sauce, or other sauces on the table. Reading other reviews it looks like their ramen is where they're strongest, if I go back I'll try that next time! Overall I give it a 5/10 read more

I visited Main Street dragon on a Friday night after a day full of errands and was HUNGRY! I appreciate the full menu being available even at 9:30-10 pm! I ordered the fried oysters which were spring special menu item, chicken dumplings, and shrimp skewers! The oysters were just ok. Too much breading for me. The real stars were the dumplings and skewers. Since it was my first time, I wanted to try a few appetizers my partner ordered the KFC chicken which was a little bland according to him but a huge portion! Over all I think all the food we had cost under $50 and were great portions. They have happy hour daily so I'll certainly be back to try a few cocktails. read more

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Yesterday's impromptu stop at Main St. Dragon may have resulted in a new favorite happy hour destination. I was not expecting to get two craft beers, an order of gyoza, and an order of bang bang shrimp for less than what I normally pay for two drinks nearly anywhere else. Everything we tried was delicious and at least a 4/5, but the star of the show was my entree, the stir-fry udon with shrimp. Our server was friendly, speedy, and attentive, and each of our food items came out less than 10 minutes after ordering. Perks of going on Friday at 6! Bang Bang Shrimp - - Very tasty, but the fried flavor is almost more present than the shrimp flavor. Was also expecting a bit more of a kick for bang bang shrimp! Pork gyoza - ¼ - Delicious! Very classic gyoza taste, especially paired with the sauce. What I would expect every time I order pork gyoza. Stir Fry Udon w/ shrimp - 1/2 - With some chili oil (available upon request) added, this dish was spectacular! I finished my whole portion that night! My only complaint is the $4 charge to add shrimp only adds 4 shrimp to your plate. Will be returning! read more

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I think I've found my new favorite happy hour spot! Everything about this place is good! The food, the staff, the drinks, the atmosphere! Everyone was so polite and friendly. We sat at the bar and enjoyed the football game. I ordered wings and a chicken dish (forgot the name). Everything was fresh and hot, and it came out in a reasonable time. The menu has some really good items on it, I can't wait to try more things. read more

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This place has yet to miss a beat!! Service on point, drinks on point and food is banging!!! They are always busy but we were able to snag a seat as soon as we walked in!! Love the spooky season deco!!! Nice neighborhood vibe. read more

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I tried Main St. Dragon last night for the first time since they switched owners. The inside looked the same as before. For appetizers we ordered the edamame, bao wow buns and chicken wings with Korean BBQ sauce. All three of the appetizers were great! For entrees we got the Malaysian ramen bowl and the Singapore curry rice noodles. The ramen bowl was good but the curry rice noodles was definitely lacking in some sort of spice or salt. It just tasted like curry and that was it. I also ordered hot sake! Overall, I would definitely come back and try the other items. read more

Main St. Dragon - EDAMAME - Asian Fusion Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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A bit more middle house than traditional American style Chinese restaurant. Food and service was good. Prices are also reasonable read more

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This is lowkey my favorite restaurant in Richmond. I just love the variety of dishes they offer, and they deliver the flavors beautifully. I'm obsessed with the Malaysian Style Ramen which is a rendition of laksa (though not spicy). I also had the peppercorn calamari as an appetizer which I can't recommend enough; I loved how lightly crispy the outside was. If they had more convenient parking options, my wallet would be doomed. read more

Absolutely fantastic pan-Asian food: Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai. Can't wait to go back. Fun, easy interior. No posturing or over the top furniture -just quick delicious food read more

Thoroughly enjoyed the food! The staff were super sweet and attentive (Abby & Morgan). I plan to return VERY SOON! Possibly for karaoke night. read more

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Took a while to get 2 draft beers (only reason I took a star away) but once we ordered our food it came out in like 3 mins! Their ramen / broth is so good. We will be back! And def will order to-go. Noticed a lot of orders near the door so I'm glad they're getting good business. read more

Main St. Dragon - Malaysian Style Ramen, EDAMAME, Fried Pork Dumplings, PAD THAI - Asian Fusion Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Got to give Main St. Dragon a try for the first time while grabbing dinner with friends. It seemed like a fairly popular spot given that the restaurant was quite full when we arrived, but luckily we were able to be seated quickly. We ordered a good amount of items off their menu and they were all pretty good! My favorite dish, however, was definitely the Chinese Style Noodles! I added Chasu Pork as a protein and it was a really great complement to the noodles and I really liked the sauce that the dish is cooked in. They also offer a good selection of beer and cocktails so this is a pretty good spot to grab food or drinks and hang out, and I'll be back when I get the chance! Overall, a nice spot to go for Asian fusion and drinks! read more

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I'm always excited about new places in Richmond that offer ramen so I was intrigued when I saw ramen on the menu. I got the Malaysian ramen with tofu and a boiled egg. Portions were great and filling, I just wish the ramen had a little more flavor. They have have noodle and rice options on the menu. I'd return to try their other dishes. They also have happy hour deals everyday. We went on a Saturday night right before dinner rush and the service was quick but once the restaurant was full, the service slowed down and the restaurant got very loud. Overall, it was a good experience. read more

Main St. Dragon - Malaysian Style Ramen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Great food and service. I've never had a ramen that I liked but this spot changed my mind. Great customer service and the food was fresh and flavorful. I would definitely come back and try other menu options! read more

Main St. Dragon - Spicy Bangkok and Boom Boom Shrimp (sauce on the side ) - Asian Fusion Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Main St. Dragon recently took the place of 'Foo Dog' which was a highly popular Asian fusion restaurant in the Richmond area. This did not disappoint for the most part and I was pleased that another Asian cuisine restaurant took its place. They offer many dishes as well as some variety of ramen dishes. They do have a happy hour "every day" from 4-7PM (including weekends). The ramen although not the best that I've had, didn't disappoint for the most part but lacked some flavor. The service was really quick upon arriving however once they started to fill up, the service became slower and some parties waited awhile to be seated upon walking in (some people turned around and left due to this). With crowds starting to pile in, the restaurant became loud and noisy and for some, it could be hard to have conversations depending on your party/situation. Excited to see where MSD goes and I feel like they will improve. Will be back! PROS: - Great selection of Asian fusion/cuisine (something for everyone) - Happy Hour deals - Local CONS: - Slower service when busy read more

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Mellow Heat but Charming Eats at Main Street Dragon My recent culinary jaunt took me to Main Street Dragon, an eatery promising an Asian fusion adventure with a menu as fiery as a dragon's breath. With a vibrant menu in hand, the anticipation for a tantalizing taste experience was quite high. The Malaysian Ramen was the centerpiece of our meal, a dish that's usually a tempest of spices and flavors. Although it was plated with an artist's touch, the heat that one anticipates from such a revered dish was notably absent. It lingered in the "just okay" territory, satisfying but lacking the punch your taste buds might gear up for in a traditional Malaysian kitchen. The bao wow--aptly named for what should be a reaction to their two pork belly bao sliders--echoed the same sentiment. While the pork belly was tender, and the bao fluffy, they too were shy on the radiating warmth that the name might suggest, carrying the flavors well but missing the depth that heat often contributes. Ken's fried chicken and the house special scallion chicken were the next contenders. Named presumably after the culinary architect Chef Ken, the fried chicken had a crispy exterior that gave way to the moist meat within. However, it seemed the kitchen's thermostat was set to a low simmer, as this dish, alongside the scallion chicken, arrived at our table with a tepid temperature that left us wishing for a bit more sizzle. However, these lukewarm experiences were balanced by the vibrant atmosphere of Main Street Dragon. Warm hues and cleverly placed decor invited a comfort that mimicked a jovial family dinner. There's a certain zest to the place that seems to assure you that it's not just about the food--it's about the feeling of togetherness and revelry. To add to the ambiance, the staff at Main Street Dragon were the unsung heroes of our visit. Their excellent service, marked by attentive care and genuinely cheerful interactions, made the dining experience notably more enjoyable. It's not every day you find service that complements the dining experience so well that you're willing to overlook culinary shortcomings. In sum, Main Street Dragon makes for a pleasant visit if you're in the mood for Asian fusion cuisine that's gentle on the palate, served in an atmosphere that's cozy and inviting, and delivered with top-notch service that leaves a lasting impression. While I would have appreciated a few more degrees of heat on the plate, the warmth of the environment and staff ensured we left with content smiles and a plan to return, hoping perhaps the dragon might breathe a little more fire on our next visit. read more

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In Richmond for a few days visiting my grandson. My airbnb is within a 1/2 mile of this restaurant. Looked at the Yelp reviews and decided this was where I wanted to eat as I had been craving some good Asian food. Arrived just at opening was seated promptly. Cute place very nicely decorated. My waiter. Holt came over and I asked him to recommend a wine recommended substance Chardonnay. It is absolutely delicious crisp, dry and smooth. It is out of Washington State. I will definitely be looking for this They recommended it chef Ken's house entrerd scalion chicken. It was lightly fried chicken marinated and served in a bit tangy sauce bell peppers and some red chili's but definitely not hot. The rice was served and it was cooked to perfection very flavourful brown rice. The manager. Paul came to check on me and we had a delightful conversation about food and travel. They Have only been open about 2 months and I do believe they will be a huge success If they continue to put the care into the food preparation and treat their customers with the warmth and excellent service i received. Good luck to you all Thank you for a great food and service I will be back next time I am in town read more

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Came with some friends to eat a late dinner. Really enjoyed the Bao Wow! The wings and grilled satay skewers were pretty good. The KimChi Soba noodles weren't my favorite as the blend of flavors weren't exactly fitting to my taste. Service was great and attentive! Overall, this is a good place to get drinks and variety of Asian flavored food with friends! read more

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Great food and fun energy! The food was so great! I got the Japanese ramen with tofu and it was bursting with flavor! The food came out quickly and the staff was so friendly! Cant wait to go back and try more! read more

Main St. Dragon - Asian Fusion Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

I really liked Foo Dog, and now really like Main St. Dragon. The menu seemed to be the same to me. I got the Singapore curried noodles, and fried dumplings. Both very super delicious. Dumplings were crispy. Noodles hit home. If you aren't big on oily good I'd suggest the gyoza over the dumplings. Service was timely, and staff was super friendly even though they were short staffed. Chilled out ambiance, nice music in the background. Pricing was pretty good also given the portion size. This place is def in my recurring visit list. read more

Main St. Dragon - Singapore Singapore Curried Noodles - Asian Fusion Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

Ambiance of this place is so lively! The waiter made ordering so easy with his recommendations! The food was perfectly cooked! The Pad Thai was my kiddos favorite. The Spicy Bangkok Ramen was my husband and Is' favorite!! The Chicken was everyone's favorite! Back story we are roadtripping all the way from California and we NEVER thought we'd find something better than what we've eaten out here! We were mistaken. We WILL be returning! read more

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the quality, the service, the ambiance was amazing. some of the best noodles I've had in years. Would highly recommended!

Madelyn needs some management training. I called to make sure I could switch out the ramen noodles for rice noodles on my DoorDash order because I have celiac and the rice noodles are gluten free. There is no place to switch the noodles on their profile so I called to ask them to do it. They took my name and said no problem. I placed my DoorDash order and they called me back to say they can't switch it out because it's a $2 upcharge. I paid for an egg ($1.50) so I said what if you don't give me the egg (so now we are talking a .50 difference) and they said no. Are you kidding me? It was your mistake to begin with telling me I could switch them out. You want to lose a customer over .50?! No problem. read more

Very nice service, waitress was very helpful. Nice ambiance some wall arts are creative and familiar such as dragon ball, monkey king etc... we ordered some street food , fried rice and ramen only got a chance took some photos of street food. Ramen and rice were delicious didn't got a chance to take photos lol. Grilled squid and sweet sour fish were awesome. Bao wow taste great, kinda traditional bao which is nice read more

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happy hour is pretty good, and most likely the reason id come back. was a little confused at the tofu they added to fried rice, not sure why it was like midly toasted ? with no seasonings ? read more

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My favorite ramen spot. Staff is always friendly with good recommendations for anyone who doesn't know what they'd like. Food is always flavorful with a very welcoming and relaxed environment. read more

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I've been here twice in the last 2 months and I will be back again! Food is great! I had the Malaysian Ramen the first time and was thinking about it for a month! I usually don't even like Ramen but I took a chance and it was worth it! Today I had the Tom Yum Udon and it didn't miss! read more

Main St. Dragon - Feb. 2024 - Asian Fusion Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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This is a newly opened establishment. I just walked in. Let's see how this goes, I'm taken notes... The menu is nice and long with plenty of options. We ordered Japanese Style Ramen, they have Malaysian Style and Chinese Style as well. We also ordered, the East To West Pad Thai, Thai Fried Rice, Gyoza, and Calamari and Nerd Bomb drink for myself (I know it's early in the day but I've had a long two weeks up and down the east coast and I need a drink at this point) The staff is very friendly and attentive. The inside is cute and clean... and warm. The water taste good which is a rare find. The drink was just what I needed and the food was on the ok side of very good. Someone sitting behind me order the chicken from the Street Food Menu and it smelled delicious! We wanted to order more food but we're all stuffed. We'd definitely come back when we're in the area again. Oh and price was a gem after all the traveling I've been doing and things being expensive just because. I am pleased read more

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this is my go to! they have amazing drinks and daily drink specials. their food is very delicious, and i love that they've added more options since becoming Main St. Dragon. their service is quick and attentive. the employees are all very kind. my only critique is that they should decide how to portray themselves better. it seems that they try to appeal themselves to college students while also being family friendly, which can be a bit of disturbance. fridays and saturdays are their karaoke nights so beware that it gets loud and maybe dont eat out with family on those days. other than that i definitely recommend! read more

I used to really like this place when it was Foo Dog... I was a regular for probably 2 years. Went this weekend for the first time as Main St Dragon, and although it's basically the same, with most of the same menu items, it was one of the worst meals I've had in Richmond. First off, my wife ordered the Mojito... it came out with Gin instead of Rum. We re-read the menu and in fact, their mojito is made with Gin. What?? It was a gin and tonic, not a mojito any way you cut it. On to the food... The edamame tasted like it was pan seared with fish... just an overly fishy taste to the edamame. The grilled squid, which I've ordered 50 times, was inedible... it was so fishy tasting and smelling that other people along the bar were covering their faces. I thought I was being punked. My noodle entree was fine, same as it was at Foo Dog. I've never had a bad experience at Foo Dog, but I doubt I'll go back to Main St Dragon. In general, Eat Restaurant Group is going down hill... it's always been super Americanized Asian food with good atmospheres, but not their restaurants are tastes like the Sysco Food Truck version of Asian fusion. read more

The food was great here with a quaint spot on the inside! The ramen was good with a solid portion and the chicken was solid. The service was great as well read more

Main St. Dragon - Interior - Asian Fusion Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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Ambience: Nice cozy looking in kitchen you can see your food being prepared very clean lay back atmosphere Food we've tried: Fish, tacos.. fire!! Singapore noodles they were OK could've use a little more flavor Chinese noodles with shrimp I think this was a dish that made us come back twice. Lol Staff: Staff was courteous, polite, and knowledgeable read more

So long Foo Dogs, hello Main St. Dragon! Atmosphere is really nice here though I do wish there was better seating than all the high chairs. Staff and servers are super friendly and patient, you can tell they work here because they like it. I got the ramen with curry broth and it was decent though it could have been a little more flavorful but that is rather my personal preference. Menu options were decent though I felt limited, not sure if they plan on adding more to it or a build your own ramen which would be cool. Overall, I like this place enough to go back or recommend to a friend. read more

Main St. Dragon is literally one of my favorite spots in Richmond! The drinks are always on point, and the ramen--especially the "Malaysian style"is insanely flavorful and filling. My best friend and I hit up their happy hour or dinner at least once or twice a week. Love this place! read more

Outstanding food and service, we went when it was pretty busy and our server was wonderful even when something needed a fix she was right on it. It was a much appreciated stop. read more

Great food and service. Super affordable. Dumping sauce is the best I've ever had. Hope to hit their happy hour soon!

That stir fry undo is my fav !!!! My friend love the pad Thai !!! We love the service and food !!! I had lychee martini so good !!! It's sweet but not too sweet. The service is fast and she's so nice but I forgot her name, don't remember if she told us her name!! But she's super nice and our food come out so fast. Love the anime's on the wall remind me so much of back in the days. For sure will be back again read more

Main St. Dragon - Pad Thai shrimp - Asian Fusion Near Me - Richmond, Virginia

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We visited Richmond for the first time and picked Main St Dragon as a last minute dinner choice and it did NOT disappoint. Our waitress was so sweet in helping us pick out sake and our meals based off our ramen preferences. My fiancé loved the Spicy Bangkok ramen which is pork broth based and i got the Indonesian style ramen which has a Thai curry / coconut broth base which was AMAZING and my first time not having a pork broth ramen. read more

Main St. Dragon - Indonesia Ramen - Asian Fusion Near Me - Richmond, Virginia