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    Puffy's Magic Dragon

    4.6 (27 reviews)

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    Coconut Walnut Chicken
    Susana G.

    Food was really good. I really enjoyed the crunchy walnut chicken. Restaurant is all "dragon" out as decor.

    Such a great experience from the atmosphere, service, tremendous drinks and outstanding food. Care in everything they do, you'll find something new every time you go. We enjoyed the Bang Bang Shrimp, Ahi Tuna skewers and Orange Chicken. Highly recommend all three and recommend Mai Tai's and Painkillers as drinks. Really appreciate this chef and team for the quality in everything enjoyed!

    Dragon noodles on special. Has ground pork edamame, broccoli, pineapple and some kick.  Should be in the rotation.
    Kelly E.

    Came in late on a Sunday. Service was fast and personable. We got the Special Dragon Noodles and Orange Chicken. We were happy with both. Lots of eating noises. Our cocktails, the Green Dragon and Mai Tai were refreshing pairs. There is a small dining room with outside seating. Dragon decor everywhere. Fun!

    First time. Great new spot, across the canal from Stoked (came by boat). We split the pork egg rolls and the lo mein special. Tasty combo.
    Barclay B.

    First time at this new spot. Wife and I split pork egg rolls and lo-mein special. Tasty combo; will go back.

    Mongolian filet, Medium Heat.
    Christina S.

    Quickly seated by Tate, one of the partners, in the super dragon themed interior. Creative drinks menu and varied food options. Appetizer came out fast- within 5 minutes of order. Vegetarian spring rolls- not heavy or greasy, filled with balance of tasty veggies, paired nicely with the sweet and spicy sauce. Only 3 bites into the appetizer, and our dinners arrived. Mongolian filet was cubed and sauced- seared to order (medium) and was cooked just right. Medium heat on the spice scale was a slow build on the heat, that leaves you "glowing" by the end of the meal. Chicken and scallop hibachi was a generous potion of lightly sauced noodle, hibachi rice, seared mixed veg, chicken and perfectly cooked big ocean scallops. If you want a sauce (it doesn't really need it) you can order it on the side- nice selection. Cold cucumber salad had great balance of vinegar, sugar and spicy peppers to complement the hibachi. Price was even with the quality of food- you get super fresh ingredients cooked well. Flavors were fresh and light - not buried in oil or salt. And yep - the kitchen staff knows how to spice it right.

    Spicy steak & Chicken
    Renee B.

    Called in a takeout Spicy Chicken & Steak at 9:32p, was told 10 minutes and when I walked in the door it was being bagged. Friendly waitress and the place smelt amazing. A few tables inside and outside. I'm visiting on vacation but would definitely recommend this cute little place. I love habachi and would come back again if ever back in the area! Note they do charge a 5% gratuity fee for all to go orders and if you use a card as payment there's a 3.61% passed onto the cardholder. Food was worth it!!!

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    Really enjoyed the food and the customer service by the owners. Great place to come by and enjoy a nice dinner.

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    Excellent food! I ordered the orange chicken spicy and it was spicy spicy! I recommend you try this place. good things to come!

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    I have only heard great things about this place and was not disappointed. What a great menu and delicious choices!

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