What a great place. I walked from my hotel and it was about a 10 min stroll. I was craving some Asian food and this is a small quaint place. The food was awesome and so was the service! I had the chili pork dumplings and Mongolian beef. It all came out freshly made and super hot. She recommended the chili pork dumplings and they were fire!! So good. The flavor, spice, and sauce were on point. I would have 5 orders of these. I forgot the pic but I had the Mongolian beef lunch deal and it was also great. Portion was good the flavor was on point, not too much sauce, great spices, The service was quick, the two ladies were so nice and respectful and funny. Great time and meal before I headed out. read more

Red Dragon Asian Bistro - Chili pork dumplings - Asian Fusion Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I got food to go. We got an appetizer, Hong Kong BBQ pork bun, which neither of us liked. It is a fluffy soft bun filled with pork. We ordered a Pad Thai Shrimp and Thai Drunken combo- beef, chicken and shrimp. These dishes were good. I liked the flavors of the Thai Drunken combo. My boyfriend ate his whole dish, the Pad Thai shrimp, so I didn't get a taste. He said we probably won't order from them again, but it is close by and it tasted good. The staff was friendly and quick. The guy after me asked for hot sauces. So then I knew to ask for them. They didn't offer, but once I asked, they gave them to me. read more

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I live in Alhambra ca, so I'm used to some seriously good Asian food and this place holds its own. The noodles were excellent, and the crunchy garlic beef was especially good... packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. I ordered takeout, and the whole process was super easy and smooth. Overall, great food and definitely worth coming back to. read more

Very impressed with this spot!! It's a little hole In the wall- so not much space inside and they seemed to be a bit short staffed but the food- WOW. Worth the wait. Portions were large, food was very flavorful! We ordered the mixed house salad, japchae, yellow curry, drunken noodles. My husband said the drunken noodles was the best he ever had which is a very huge statement. We will definitely be back! read more

Red Dragon Asian Bistro - Yellow Curry - so flavorful! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Cute little spot to stop and have lunch of even take out food. We tried the chili pork dumplings which were very flavorful and good. The chili sauce they had more of a garlic flavor than spicy. I also got the orange chicken lunch special and wow! It was a lot of food even for a lunch special. You have the option of either chicken or tofu, salad or veggie egg roll, I thought this was a really good lunch special option! The customer service was really good the lady was so nice and helpful throughout the whole visit. read more

Red Dragon Asian Bistro - Asian Fusion Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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We happened upon this place due to the Yelp reviews. We don't live in the area, but came back when we were close for a great lunch. The service is great and the lunch specials are yummy. There are tables to eat inside or you can take it to go. read more

Red Dragon Asian Bistro - Asian Fusion Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Decided to try some new dishes and let me tell you this place cannot go wrong. I'm the type of person to try to order the same thing that I like I get scared but I'm not gonna like a new item so this time I was with a friend when we decided to try new things and everything was so good all the flavors are just our point. I can't say enough how much I love this Thai place. And trust me I have looked high and low for a good quiet place because that is my favorite type of food. Not to mention our waitress was beyond sweet and patient with us. read more

Red Dragon Asian Bistro - Drunken noodles - Asian Fusion Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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I've spent a lot of time in Carlsbad and had no idea there was a Chinese Restaurant right off the busy El Camino Real and La Costa intersection. Was craving Chinese with my buddy on a chilly fall weekday evening and we were not disappointed! Got seated immediately at 6:30 pm and we ordered: - Crispy Mandarin Orange Chicken $15.95 - Szechuan Noodle Beef $16.95 - BBQ Pork Bao $8.95 Service was friendly and efficient. Our food arrived in minutes fresh off the wok. The food was so fresh and piping hot. Chicken was juicy and well flavored and the beef noodles were delicious. BBQ pork baos were ok; I'd probably order something else next time. Interior was a touch dark at some tables. It looked like many customers did online takeout orders. I would definitely come back to try the other dishes! read more

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Wow! This spot is amazing. I'm so glad we stumbled upon it on our trip to Carlsbad. We were craving Asian, and the reviews looked great. So, we decided to give it a try, and I'm glad we did. The food was authentic and incredibly flavorful. It was probably the best casual Asian food I have ever had. The restaurant itself has limited seating. Service was good and quick. read more

Red Dragon Asian Bistro - Thai Drunken and Spicy General Tso Plate - Asian Fusion Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Ordered thai curry and pad thai noodles. Curry had the texture, look, and taste of jarred yellow gravy with just a hit of curry/coconut flavor. Very bland and off putting. Noodles were starchy and clumped into a tangled mass. That was also bland and lacked the thai flavor we're accustomed to at other places. Based on others' reviews we may try the dim sum in the future but will definitely not be back for thai food. read more

My family comes here almost weekly. Great staff and food! It's so SO good! A little small so it can't accommodate a big party. I hope they get a bigger location soon bc I'm afraid once everyone hears about how amazing they are it'll be packed all the time! But they deserve the 5 star review. read more

We popped in here last night for dinner on our way to the Omni resort which is very close by. The food here was so delicious and enjoyed by all of us. I had two kids with me who love Asian food and can handle spicy food. My son ordered the General Tsao chicken and they warned him it was spicy and then actually delivered on the spice which made him happy. I had the drunken Thai noodles that were so light and delicious with a good kick of chili again, white meat chicken and loads of vegetables. The pork wonton soup was also loaded with veggies and had such a delicious and light broth. I could eat that every day. We had bbq pork buns and Mongolian beef as well at our table and they were also so yummy. If you are looking for some different flavors with a fusion of Thai and Chinese this is your place. Service was great. They were slammed with to go orders and we were behind a few other tables seeing as we arrived late and we still received our food quick enough and everything was very hot. Lovely people serving us also. The restaurant had a kind of fast casual feel to it, but it's very clean and they have some good wine on their drink list which was a nice surprise. Incidentally if you are going to stay at the Omni like we were and you have a kitchen, this restaurant is in the same center as a Gelsons and you can grab some things to take with you to your room. Starbucks is next door and a Broken Yolk also! read more

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Tonight was our first visit to Red Dragon Asian Bistro and we loved it. We were 4 guests and we ordered and shared 4 different plates. We all loved the various plates and the service and seating were perfect. We will be back soon! Check it out for sure! read more

Cozy restaurant with friendly service and a menu covering Thai, Chinese, and Vietnamese cuisine. We were nearby on vacation and figured this was a good option for Asian food. Overall the dishes were pricey, but I'm sure it's comparable for the location. I wouldn't really recommend the dim sum as our 2 pork buns was almost $9. We got them just cus my kids wanted it. Custard buns were okay. I'm sure you can find them in any freezer section of an Asian market. We really enjoyed the pad see ew, general tsao chicken, and bbq pork wonton noodle soup. I really liked the soup because it was flavorful and full of fresh vegetables. Not too many large tables as the biggest would accommodate 4 guests, but I would recommend this for a date night. read more

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This neighborhood needed a place like Red Dragon! The food is great and is only outdone by their even higher level of service. On multiple occasions the owners have come by to ensure everything was to expectations. This is our new neighborhood staple, no question about it. read more

Red Dragon Asian Bistro - Asian Fusion Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Delicious food. My favorite was the Honey Walnut Shrimp but I really liked the General Tsao Chicken as well. The outside had a nice crunch and was presented well. I will visit here again and I recommend Red Dragon. read more

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My husband ordered to-go and absolutely loved his meal. He got crispy beef and sweet potatoes noodles. He really loved the crispy beef dish!! He said it was delicious. We want to go back and try the curries! read more

The food is SOO good! The waitress is so sweet and attentive! Every time we come it's just as good as the last time, a hidden gem for sure! read more

Red Dragon Asian Bistro - BBQ Pork Wonton Noodle Soup and Crispy Garlic Beef - Asian Fusion Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Small quaint place with modern decor and lots of orchids. A lot of Asian dishes...and the three we tried were all different flavors and textures. Generous use of sesame oil, ginger and garlic. Service was friendly and helpful. Wish my water glass was filled more often. The portions are on the small size but what's strange is that because of the ingredients and flavors, we were stuffed. Beef dishes needed to be chewed more than I expected but that was a part of what made it good. Slower eating because of very fresh vegetables and seasoning. Pad Thai with shrimp...noodles were stickier than I've had but that made them more filling. Cashew Nut with beef had a big variety of fresh veggies. Crispy beef with fried basil was surprisingly good. Came with a sweet and salty sauce along with snow peas. Funny thing was the small amount of rice you get but because of the main dishes, it was just right. Good place to take your time to eat and visit. Good easy classical music. Pass on the shumai and bbq pork buns... read more

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We tried this cute new spot this evening and absolutely loved it and can't wait to go back. Excellent mix of Chinese, Vietnamese, and Thai with TONS of gluten free options and highly knowledgeable staff! When the menu noted they could do gluten free options I expected them to say the curry and pad thai were gluten free (which both were) but was shocked when they said they had gluten free alternatives for about 80% of the menu! The gluten free crispy mandarin orange chicken was delicious, and my family that can eat gluten confirmed it was almost indistinguishable from the original recipe which we also ordered. They also had lots of vegan options and a great drink selection, the thai iced tea and pineapple mango lemonade were both delicious. Very reasonably priced and huge portions too. I can't wait to go back and try more gluten free options! Edit: This has become our go to takeout spot and the general tso's gluten free crispy tofu is my absolute favorite! My husband also loves their beef chow mein and pork buns. read more

Red Dragon Asian Bistro - Spicy General Tso Plate crispy tofu gluten free - Asian Fusion Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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So many gf options--just about anything can be made gluten free! I ordered orange chicken and drunken noodles with chicken, and they were amazing. They even wrote gluten free on the take out packaging which is good because I would have wondered if I got the right order-it was that good! Reasonable prices too. read more

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After a long day of flying we stopped here for a quick dinner. This place was clean, friendly, and absolutely delicious. We ordered spring rolls, potstickers, Tom Kai Kai soup, wanton soup, and Kung Pao Shrimp. All of the food was hot , fresh, and delicious. Everything tastes like it was made love. read more

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Tried this place a couple of times now and it's been a good experience each time. Located where Thai Pasta used to be in the strip mall by Broken Yolk off La Costa Ave. & El Camino Real. The employees have been very kind and friendly and we've been seated promptly. It's not that big of a place so if you go during busy hours you might have to wait, since seating is limited and is not good for groups with more than 4 people. The decor is nice and ambiance is warm. There's many different menu items, like an asian fusion. Various dishes from China, Thailand, Vietnam, etc. The prices and portions are very good. We tried various dishes like fried tofu, Pad Thai, Drunken Noodles, Veggie Wonton soup and they were all full flavored and delicious, and each person liked what they ordered. I ordered my favorite dish, Panang Curry. The server asked what level and I said zero. Now, I've had Panang Curry at many other restaurants and the spice level is exactly what I've expected. But here, it was more like a level 4 spice (validated by my spice-loving companions). I told the server and she brought it back to the cook and was told that the paste they use is already how it is, so it can't be adjusted. Hence why I've given this place 4 stars. They really need to let the customer know this before ordering. Despite the spice, the Panang curry itself was delicious. The sauce was more like a gravy, definitely different than other restaurants. I am really disappointed though that I won't be able to have Panang Curry here, since it's my absolute favorite dish. I was glad that they offered to replace the dish with something I could actually eat. Overall, it's a really good place, definitely better than what it replaced. Highly recommend! read more

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I saw the reviews and thought I'd give it a try. It's a quaint little place with very nice service. They have a separate gluten free menu which you need to ask for. I wanted to get the crispy mandarin orange chicken (coated with cornstarch) which was on the list, but I was informed that the oil they use for it is shared. So... unfortunately I couldn't get it. I got the gluten free Mongolian beef instead and it was tasty, even more so when you pour some of that chili sauce on it. It came with salad on the side and the plum dressing they used was so delicious! I would come back here again. read more

Sooo yummy! I got the beef drunken noodles and loved it clean restaurant, nice music, Naomi was my server and she was very attentive and friendly! They have a lot of popular items on their menu. Check it out! read more

Red Dragon Asian Bistro - Drunken Noodles - Asian Fusion Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Stopped by just to grab a quick bite. I'm so happy I chose to eat here ! The food was AMAZING!!!! I had the pad Thai and yellow curry. The server was sweet and very accommodating. The chili oil was also so yummy. PLEASE TRY THIS PLACE YOU WONT REGRET IT !!!! read more

Service was wonderful! Loved the crispy garlic beef, Panang chicken curry, and toasted rice green tea. Would skip the chili pork dumplings. Ambiance is cute for a fun date. Yea is served in lovely kettles. Plates and bowls were pretty too. Parking is easy. read more

How have we overlooked this restaurant? Took my daughter to lunch there and really enjoyed the Har Gow and chicken pot stickers, but the breakout dish was my wonton soup -- not salty, all fresh ingredients and served piping hot just the way I like it. Got a take out dinner for my husband who is devouring it as I am typing this. read more

Great food and great service - the dumplings were delicious and we liked our fried steak plate too / so good!

Amazing food + amazing customer service! Very accommodating to our party while visiting from Vegas. Staff is so nice and food was flavorful. We'll definitely be back! read more

We had a good first experience here. We ordered the vegetable gyozo, Panang Curry and Pad See Ewe. The dishes were tasty and very generous in size. The ambiance is nice with lots of windows. They seem to do a big take out business here. Highly recommend. read more

Our new favorite Chinese/Thai place in the area. We have not had a bad meal here (so far). My current favorites are the Sesame Honey Tofu and the Tofu Pad See Ew. The tofu is crispy, they seem to use cornstarch instead of a batter when frying it. Fast, friendly and efficient service. Much better than the old Thai Pasta place that used to be in the same location. read more

Wanted to try new place. Especially some egg drop soup. Unfortunately on the web site says 16 Oz container. Was tasty although not traditional. We got an 8 Oz cup for the listed price. Owner should change on site. Got also chicken and veggies. Very tasty. Will try again but a bit annoyed with inaccurate info. I rarely write ave reviews. read more

What a great find. I thought this was a fast casual restaurant replacing another fast casual restaurant until I wandered closer and saw that it was a real restaurant. What a cute little place. It has lots of orchids for decoration, the chairs and tables are nice and its very cozy. It was clean and it has an open kitchen. They are applying for a liquor license. It does NOT have outdoor seating. I just left there feeling full with very happy tastebuds and I already plotting my return to try more things. I am almost afraid to write this good review because they only have 8 tables and I don't want it to get so popular I can never get in :) The menu was very diverse. We had the green papaya salad which was delicious and it was a very generous portion definitely big enough to split. My only caveat on the papaya salad was that it had A LOT of garlic in it (and I love garlic) but it stayed with me all night into the next day. Next time I will ask for them to go lighter on the garlic. We got the fried tofu with plum sauces which was my least favorite dish. I liked that they lightly fried the tofu but the plum sauce was only okay. The tofu had some sort of very light batter on it. It was very dry (in a good way) and not soggy at all but unremarkable. Then we had the yellow curry with tofu and vegetables. Usually when I ask for curry to be mild it is still way too spicy but this was PERFECT! One of the best yellow curry dishes I have ever had. We wanted to lick the plate because the curry sauce was so good. All the veggies were extremely fresh. The portions for all 3 dishes were very large. They also have a whole menu of just dumplings and buns. Lots of great food in a cute little place. I will be back. read more

I come here exclusively for the Panang Curry, which is aromatic, rich, nutty and mouth watering. The chef takes pride in making it! I get it mild which is perfect. Usually with shrimp as my protein and plenty of sauce to take home for leftovers. read more

Food was amazing! Very vegan and vegetarian friendly. We got the veggie egg rolls, vegan pad Thai with vegan meat, crispy mandarin orange vegan meat, Hong Kong fried rice, and sweet purple taro bun. Everything was really really yummy. Service was great!!! Cute little quiet restaurant in Carlsbad with cool open kitchen. read more

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First timer, ordered five items, all delicious. Fresh flavors, tender meats. Will be making this our go to from now on.

Ate here last night with our two kids 10 and 7 and thoroughly enjoyed our foos and drinks. The kids had fresh lemonade which they loved. I had Penang curry with vegetables- perfection. My husband ate Teriyaki crispy chicken which he liked too. Our 7 year old ordered the mandarin chicken which she was asking for all day and was so happy! Service was great too. Restaurant doesn't look like much as there are not many tables but it was deceiving for the quality of food especially the fresh vegetables. Wish there was a Red Dragon near us. read more

It's been a crazy busy week! Take-out seemed like the perfect dinner solution! What the heck took us so long to try this place? We had wonderful guidance tonight from "Maddie" at the counter to help with our delicious selections. There are so many more things we are also looking forward to trying on another visit too! Everything was incredible! Yum! read more

Red Dragon Asian Bistro - Asian Fusion Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I have been to many bistros in California and other states, this place is hands down my new go to spot! Ordered a few dishes to go, all the food was fresh and hot and delicious! It was very busy, but the service was excellent. read more