Basic looking Chinese restaurant in Algonquin. China Dragon 1 is pretty sketchy even for strip mall status to be honest. It has a minimal dining area with only a few tables. Cluttered with boxes of supplies and junk. The food is really cheap at least. A restaurant that is bare bones. It's one of those strip mall Chinese restaurants that is similar to all the others. This one makes the others look fantastic though. Had a part of the dining area closed off. There were only a few available tables. It's about $8 for an entree. The one here for vegetarians is the Tofu Vegetables. Sounds generic. This has mushrooms and pea pods. A lot more to get if wanting something more authentic. There's pad Thai as well as many others. For sure it actually is one of the best Asian restaurants around here. It's located in the plaza with the post office. They're closed Tuesdays. read more

China Dragon 1 - Tofu Vegetables - Chinese Near Me - Algonquin, Illinois

We have been big supporters of China dragon for about 8 years now through Covid and all - telling everyone we know and the Mchenry food critic site that they are the best bringing in multiple additional customers...Tonight we dropped $130 on food. We got the order delivered by uber because that was the only option for delivery China dragon had. Our order was missing items I called the restaurant asking if it was there and got left behind. I had to repeat what I had in front of me as food twice and then was cut off and told it's An uber issue and I have to deal with them! I WAS going to ask for them to make the items missing and I would have picked it up - instead after that statement I was hung up on. We will no longer be ordering from China dragon. Horrible customer service is not ok. read more

Ordered orange chicken dinner and the pad thai chicken dinner. Good portions sizes but food was so/so not bad but not making me want to go back especially with options like sushi king & gourmet house so close by. Egg drop soup felt slimy (not sure if that's how it should be but man crazy) Overall would go 2.8 out of 5. read more

Spent 78$ plus tip a on delivery order just to get sum bland & dry food from them. General tao chicken was super dry barely any sauce literally nun at the bottom of container & chicken was over cooked. Lo mein was super bland no flavor , fried rice didnt taste nothing like fried rice. My salt n pepper shrimp was over cooked , shrimp felt rubbery . Only thing that came our good was my mango smoothie read more

China Dragon 1 - My receipt - Chinese Near Me - Algonquin, Illinois

Now that I have eaten here twice I feel informed enough to write a review. Chicago's Northwest Suburbs are a massive desert of good ethnic food. That said. China dragon 1 stands out as a place that fits the mold, only better. For the most part this is only a take-out joint. Although there are tables one would probably be more comfortable eating at a bus station. But you can eat here, which my partner and I did twice. This place is all but barren when it comes to being an actual restaurant. However, the bathrooms are clean. Food-wise, there are good things, not so good things, and maybe some bad things to eat - but there are no excellent things. The best thing that my partner ordered was the 'Chicken Pad Thai', which she got twice (the first time being better). The first thing that I ordered was the Shrimp in Lobster Sauce, and it was actually good.: the shrimp were large and there were a dozen of them (and the lobster sauce was just okay, but it worked). All Lunch Specials are around $12 and come with one eggroll, one soup, and a heaping helping of chicken fried rice. The eggroll was a common take-out eggroll, with a plastic packet of sweet sauce. The chicken fried rice however was undercooked (meaning a little hard), and it had very little flavor. My second time here I ordered the Sweet & Sour Shrimp, which was not nearly as good. Through the eyes of a budget conscious restauranter, the Sweet & Sour Shrimp was clearly a chance to use the old shrimp meant for other dishes, which had become dry and unusable in dishes like my previous Shrimp in Lobster Sauce. Instead, they soaked the shriveled shrimps in batter and deep fried them. My dish was served in a Styrofoam container on top of a huge pile of chicken fried rice, with a separate plastic container of corn syrup with a few Asian flavorings and some red food coloring. SO DON'T ORDER the Sweet & Sour Shrimp. Aside from these issues this place has a Great Take-Out Menu. It is actually one of the best places (probably) in the area to get Chinese food to take home. My suggestion is to buy some extra ingredients at the store first (like green peppers, onions, garlic, cabbage, bean sprouts, & Tofu) and then to get your many dishes from here and spruce them up yourselves (my sweet & sour would have been 10x better with green peppers, onion, & pineapples chunks in it - and some shredded cabbage, bean sprouts, and firm tofu would have made my girlfriend's Pad Thai even better). If you want take-out Chinese in the Algonquin-Lake in the Hills area, this may be the best place to get it. read more

Good-sized portions. Nice cuts of meat. Seasoning was a little bland for my taste, but otherwise good. I ordered the Kung Pao chicken. I'm used to it being much spicier. read more

Ckn egg foo young is my favorite, plenty to eat, egg rolls are also good. Been ordering for several yearsss

Good food but awful delivery service We're done with this place. Not worth waiting two hours when they tell you one.

Food is always good. And their estimated timing is usually right on. They used to have a massive Chinese/ sushi/ Korean menu but they have trimmed back so if you are ordering from an old menu they may not make an item you want. What is left is still vary good read more

Large portions, delicious food - not too salty and it's quick. I will say it looks like a hole in the wall place from NYC and you think you're walking in the wrong place. But the people are nice & the food is good. The only complaint I have is, I wish they had more cream cheese in the crab rangoon read more

China Dragon 1 - Chinese Near Me - Algonquin, Illinois

Expensive and tasteless. We took it as carryout but I wouldn't dine here anyhow since the atmosphere was sub, sub-par. If that's even possible. This is for the Algonquin location only. Nothing to say regarding the person who I paid since there was little interaction. Pass on this place and save your money. read more

We found another place with good Chinese takeout. This place is across the river from us but worth the trip. Food is packaged well and stays hot. We tried their: Combination Fried Rice Szechwan Beef General Tso Chicken All are very delicious and chocked full of vegetables. Oh yes! So glad our friends recommended this to us. read more

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I can't attest to the rest of their menu.. HOWEVER, this was the worst orange chicken I've ever eaten. The texture and taste from the breading around the orange chicken made it seem like I was eating hard plastic chicken. It was horrible and I could only get through 2.5 pieces before I had to throw the dish away. Maybe it was cooked too long, turning it into hard plastic'y feeling outer shell around the chicken? I'm not sure but I was very grossed out. read more

Used to be a great spot, unfortunately it has gone down hill drastically over the past year. Delivery now takes 1.5-2hr even after they confirm an hour. They never include sauce or chopsticks, which is usually a standard. Decided to give them one more chance by calling to order instead of online. They were 50 minutes late and claimed they didn't have our address... but they confirmed it over the phone to make sure they delivered to us. We are officially done. And do not recommend. read more

Ordered take out from here and appreciated the large amount of food we got for the price. The food was ready quickly - within 15-20 minutes of us ordering. However most of the food had the main flavoring of saltiness. We had plenty of leftovers and the dinner special was a good deal. read more

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For connoisseurs of Chinese food. Perfect in taste and portion size. Don't overdo it with oil and spices, not too much salt. Order it for delivery, the restaurant doesn't have a good area for guests. read more

Our family always loves this place. Good food, great service. Dumplings and drunken noodle w/ beef. Mmmmmm. read more

The service was nice. The food not so nice. Bathroom was awful. This is a pick-up spot not really a restaurant. Don't recommend it!

I am a fan! My wife and I were wanting some Chinese takeout and this was recommended to us. It is a bit of a drive for us (20-25 minutes round trip) but the food is worth it. Why do I like it? 1. Nice level of spice: the General Tso was really good a bit spicy to let you know you are eating something with spice vs. sweet & sour. 2. Decent price: we spent around $30 but got large portions, well packaged, and very tasty. 3. Efficient: your food was ready when they said it would be ready. Back to the spice. We got Szechuan Beef, General Tso and Combination Rice; all were large portions so it was in the mid-$30's in cost. The spice was really good - I get tired of places where you want some heat and you just walk away not getting any. The combination fried rice was fantastic. Having Type 2 Diabetes I do not eat many carbs but I indulged and enjoyed every carb I had. Nice pieces of chicken and shrimp in the combination rice. The question is not if I will return but how long before I return... read more

Don't know what happened to this place Maybe new owners. Went in and ordered and got screwed. Asked if still had dinner specials on menu and was told yes . Ordered a lemon grass dinner and order pot stickers and specifically asked for chili oil. Got home with my order. No dinner just and order of chicken wings nothing even on them. and my pot stickers . No chili oil .... Called and was told they don't have Lemon grass dinner? I order from the menu in front of me . WTF read more

So far everytime I have ordered here I have been happy with the service. Dine in or delivery the portions are huge the flavor is good and it is an all around good meal with leftovers for the week! Delivery Service 5/5: Very friendly guy and I never have to wait too long for my food. *Remember the delivery fee is not a tip! Always tip if you have good service in the food industry (at least thats how I live by.) Dine-In 4/5: the staff is attentive and does not bug you too much, however the bathrooms were not in the best shape and the floors a tad sticky feeling. However, the food and service has me coming back for more! I recommend for anyone who wants some quick and good food. read more

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Stopped in for a quick lunch. Food was decent but the place is filthy which makes me question how good, or bad, it actually was. I wouldn't go back. read more

Since this place has been open, it has really evolved. Now they have poker machines in the little side room in the front. One thing that hasn't changed is the out-of-place photograph of women, whose topless backs painted as album covers. I've dined here twice and have ordered out dozens of times. Service is decent and on par with what I expect from a no-frills Asian restaurant. I have had no great problem with it, but don't expect to be checked on very often. As far as food, everything I've had has been great here. Top favorites include the Pho (which is the cheapest in the area), the Lemongrass Chicken Wings, and the Wonton Noodle Soup. The beauty of this restaurant is the sheer variety of options from different Asian cultures. If you have an allergy or are a picky eater, you'll certainly find something great here! read more

So I ordered a general tso chicken lunch special which came out to 10.79. They give generous portions which was good for the price. Came with fried rice, egg roll, egg drop soup, and the tso chicken. The chicken has no flavor it's kinda bland. The rice has no flavor at all. The egg drop soup tastes all right. The egg roll was good. Was the price good for the amount of food? Yes. Would I come here again? No. read more

China Dragon 1 - 19. General Tso's Chicken Dinner Special - Chinese Near Me - Algonquin, Illinois

We have ordered here for takeout many time. Various food etc. it is always ready to hen they sa and delusions and generous portions

If, like me, you're fortunate enough to have travelled to China, then you know that American Chinese food is nothing like what you'll get on the other side of the globe. And that's okay! When you're in the mood for the type of Chinese food they eat on TV and in movies, look no further. Like any good Chinese place, China Dragon 1 features an expansive array of options. Seriously, the menu has a higher word count than many papers I've written and it's potentially just as persuasive (I have it beat in the narrative format, I'm afraid). I am a fan of heat and the little chili peppers next to spicy dishes are like glowing targets for my eyes. It's almost too easy. While the food is consistently good (and the spicy dishes ARE spicy), what's better is the service, particularly for those ordering delivery. They appreciate their frequent customers and this is evidenced by the occasional extra appetizer in your order and literal mountain of soy sauce/sweet and sour/spicy mustard packets you'll receive. After about three orders you should be able to fill your bath tub. Do note that most of the carryout/delivery will be in plastic containers, NOT the stereotypical white carton (though rice and pot stickers will be). So if that's what you're going for, there may be some DIY on your end. The rest of us will just get busy chowing down. read more

When a business has dirty windows and dirty glass doors it should be your first sign to go elsewhere. The egg rolls were tasteless, the kung pao was nearly soupy and the service could not have been less engaging. The only reason this place is staying in business is because of lack or options nearby. I think another sign is that nobody dines in.... Take the doors, windows, and lack of eat-in as your sign to go elsewhere. read more

It's pretty much the only Chinese food around that's worth getting. Only reason I'd give it less than 5 stars is that it's not terribly consistent. Usually it's pretty great, but every third or fourth time, it's obviously rushed or overcooked. read more

Food was good. I ordered egg drop soup and crab rangoon. The crab rangoon was not the best I have had, but was ok. My sister ordered the sesame chicken and liked that. I like their smoothies too and that they offer boba. I get the strawberry mango smoothie with light boba. Their COVID precautions are good. They wear masks and have the entire kitchen area plexi glassed with just a little cubby hole for customers to get their orders. I would not go out of my way to eat here, but if I was over on that side of town I would go back. read more

China Dragon 1 - Strawberry Mango smoothie with Boba and Pineapple Mango smoothie. - Chinese Near Me - Algonquin, Illinois

China Dragon 1 - For me the best restaurant. Best potstickers around. Always go here. Food is prepared great. Always hot and really tasty! Overall 10/10 read more

It's so hard to find a decent Chinese restaurant, but after eating at China Dragon, my fiancé and I have finally found our new go-to since moving. Shrimp fried rice was overflowing. Tofu delight was exceptional. Vegetable lo was FABULOUS. Orange chicken had a terrific flavor. Not pictured: Vegetable egg rolls that were to die for and super delicious crab rangoon. Price was to be expected. We picked up the food so can't say anything about delivery. We will DEFINITELY be ordering from here again and again! read more

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The food was great quality and quantity, and was wayyyyy better than most of the Chinese restaurants I've been too. I could tell the workers were really busy probably short staffed but it was really busy so I understood why. Our food only took 20-25 minutes and we walked in. Atmosphere was chill and relaxed. DEFINITELY coming back here again! read more

Our favorite go to Chinese take out! Everything is delicious and the portions are more than generous! Online ordering ahead so it is ready when I get there....the best! read more

Amazing food with a huge array to choose from! The dumplings are huge and delicious! I've tried many dishes here and have yet to be disappointed! It is limited in the eat-in area but perfect for picking up and taking home. read more

Always go here , food is prepared great . Always hot and tasty . Never messed up an order . Delivery is on point . Kimchi is authentic . Best I had outside homemade . read more

China Dragon 1 - A3. Crab Rangoon, B14. Orange Beef - Chinese Near Me - Algonquin, Illinois

Surprisingly delicious Chinese food in Algonquin! Chinese with a dash of sushi. China Dragon I can be found in a strip mall of the very busy Algonquin Road. Who'd thunk friendly service and tasty Asian food can be found in such a place? I ordered takeout through Eat24 (they send $2 off coupons almost every weekend) and everything was ready to go as soon as I got there to pickup. Everything was packed very well which no spillage which is an important part of carryout. I have an obsession with sweet potato rolls and this was the cheapest I think I've ever seen on a menu. It's oddly priced at $4.36 and comes with 6 pieces. I loved it and I'm pretty sure it tasted extra great because of the cheap price tag. The small sesame chicken is $6.99 and a big portion...I can't imagine how huge the large is! The flavor on the sesame chicken was sweet and much better than I expected. It was on par with some of the best sesame chickens I've had across Chicagoland. I shouldn't have doubted China Dragon I but must admit I went in with low expectations. I was so pleasantly surprised the extremely friendly service and really on point food. I will absolutely be back when I'm in the area again. read more

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I just picked up carry out. We ordered 2 very common entries. Orange chicken and General Tso chicken. Upon opening we could not find a difference in the two. Visually no different. Neither had a sauce or a flowing juice in the container. Zero heat, no orange flavor. Nothing. It was just glazed chicken sticky and dry, one had broccoli. One had small corn and misc cooked vegetables under the chicken pieces. Again, dry. This was the worst Chinese food I've ever tried in my life. And it was pretty expensive. We tossed most of it in the trash. I'm embarrassed to admit. The chicken was so dry it never should have been served. I can't imagine people enjoying this place. read more

Love this place. Great for take out, big portions and flavorful meals. My favorite is the kung pao beef. Only thing missing is it says it comes with water chesnuts but the last year it hasn't. They had some kinda of shortage is what I was told but other places and the stores have them? Either way I'll still be coming back. read more

I haven't had Chinese in let's see....over two years. Wasn't intentional, just happened. Prior to that, I could have it a couple times a year, but was most always disappointed. Since I lived in China, I just haven't been satisfied with "Americanized Chinese." Even going to major city Chinatowns and asking for the dishes I preferred would bring a woeful look and an apology "we just can't get those ingredients in the U.S." I usually fare a little better with dim sum - most places haven't Americanized it as yet. I suppose that will happen in time. We'll see scrambled egg and sausage steamed dumplings, or some such. Oh well. One major difference is surely the cost of ingredients in China vs the US. The Chinese aren't tempted to saturate dishes with inexpensive "fill" like in the US, and the US restaurants idea of fill is vegetables you'll never see in China - zucchini, carrots, and such. And of course, there is always the "American invented" dishes on Chinese menus in the US, like "Crab Rangoon," supposedly crab flakes, cream cheese and scallions in a deep fried won ton wrapper. Seems these first appeared at the Polynesian themed chain "Trader Vics" in the mid 50s. They have devolved to be much heavier on the cream cheese (a product that was never available in Asia until the past few years), and if there is any crab at all, it's that artificial crab. Sigh. I was back in suburban Chicago to see a client and wanted something different, looked for places that would deliver to the hotel, and found China Dragon via one of the food delivery services. Ordered shrimp with cashews, a couple egg rolls, and the crab rangoon. The entree was OK, but I didn't care for the egg rolls at all, there was some 'under taste' that I couldn't identified, and the "rangoons" were completely devoid of crab. The restaurant does furnish you with ample quantities in the servings, it's hot, delivered quickly, and inexpensive. And they furnish you with a couple years worth of soy sauce, sweet and sour, and mustard packets. If you're looking for delivered Chinese in the NW surburbs of Chicago, order through a delivery service, or directly on the restaurant's website. read more

China Dragon 1 - Shrimp cashew, eggroll, steamed rice - Chinese Near Me - Algonquin, Illinois

Finally a local Chinese restaurant that serves tasty food that is clearly fresh. Orange beef was moist and delicious, with a hint of welcome spice. Fried rice great, NOT greasy and looks like it was made fresh. Also great service and new location appears to be very clean. We'll be back. Thank you! read more