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    China Dragon

    4.1 (79 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese, Seafood, Soup
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Roberto Z.

    Good takeout Chinese food. They have your food ready quick and the servings are big. They don't have seating and it is only takeout so I can't say anything about the ambience. Prices are not the cheapest but food tastes good.

    Chris O.

    So I went off Yelp reviews for a Chinese Restaurant for the quick over the phone order and I am so glad I did There is no fancy decor on the walls, 2 -3 tables in the dining area and a fan that blows cool air. I always say and love "hole in the wall" places, and I am not down talking this establishment, but these restaurants typically put out the best food and this store proved my theory correct. I ordered the House Special Egg Foo Young and so glad I did off the dinner menu. The course was enough for 3 regular serving and every bite back a delay, powerful punch of flavor and delight. The menu is nicely priced. The employees where inviting and friendly. I had ordered my food and it was piping hot. I got it to go and after 30 minute ride is was surprisingly warm enough to plate and eat, no microwave need. 5 stars for a very pleasant experience and I can't wait to go back and try another entree. I would vote this as my favorite Chinese restaurant in Jax!!

    Chris P.

    Ok let me start with what I ordered . Sesame chicken, Beef and broccoli , wonton soup, pork eggrolls, Philly cheesesteak eggrolls, and Fried biscuit. So let me start but the menu that is online is not the correct price. With the economy the way that it is I understand. With the cost of food going up every day I get that we're going to smaller quantities. Let me also say that when ordering Chinese food I don't expect much I really only wanted the wonton soup and eggrolls. My family ordered the rest and asked me to try it. Let's start with the steak and broccoli not sure if we can actually say that was steak no flavor at all it taste like you were eating Broccoli tasting meat. Now I understand it's broccoli and steak but there is no steak in this dish. Then let's move on to sesame chicken not sure if this is chicken either. But that's OK cause that's what you come to expect at Chinese restaurants. Absolutely no flavor. not even attempting to cook. Once again I understand not what I expect from a Chinese restaurant I only wanted the wonton soup. Egg rolls are very thin and have no ingredients inside. I am very disappointed in the food quality the taste. all of this cost $57. we ordered it to go to save money and go pick it up. We got that received it paid and left. When we got home we noticed that the fried biscuits were not in there I told her seven dollars. we call and complained and said that we were missing an item they said they had to re-search and check for the receipt. It took almost 45 minutes to an hour for them to call us back. Then they acted like they didn't care and just come back and pick it up. Well I'm not sure if you understand that we passed three other Chinese restaurants to get to yours because we've never tried your cuisine. I will not be returning. The only reason why I give it one stars is because I can't give it zero.

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    Birgandy C.

    The food is superb! I appreciate the authentic New York style Chinese fare. Customer service is exemplary as well.

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    Matt C.

    If I could eat Chinese takeout for every meal I would. I'm not playing around, there's something about it that appeals to all my senses, seemingly around all hours of each passing day. If we were all in a stadium I would be the one to start the MSG chant. Shout out to my boy Luis D. because I specifically came here off his review alone. Aren't Elite Yelpers the best? Now, when I mosied into China Dragon and saw the classic faded photos of Chinese dishes on the menu board, I knew I was in for a treat. Reading the menu, I discovered the phrase, "New York Style," slapped on the takeout menu. Intrigued moreso than I originally was, I placed our order. $20 for two entrees and a spring roll app, yes please! The drive home was absolute torture. The smells overpowered my weak, senseless mindset. Once in the house, it became evident that I might see a higher power upon this meal. Call me crazy, but the fried rice trumps all other Chinese takeout spots I've encountered in Jax - not all, yet many. Not everyone is going to understand my opinion. However, this is my new Chinese takeout joint in town. China Dragon gets a gold star from this guy. Absolutely delicious!

    Andre P.

    I ordered general tso chicken and this is my first post on yelp because I was that disappointed. The combination platter had extremely dry chicken and was hard and tough. The egg roll was super small and tasted horrible! the whole meal was bad. I would never go here again. This food was horrible!!!!! I think they bought reviews because if this is the quality of this place, it's no way this place has that many quality reviews!!! IMPOSSIBLE I drove 15 minutes out of my way to eat here based on the reviews and was sadly disappointed. I've never posted a review and this food was so bad I had to write a review. I've had food that wasn't great but this food is the worse!!!!! beware as these reviews are completely inaccurate!

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    The food was amazing! I've been searching for years for a decent egg foo young! Found it!!!!

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    8 months ago

    Everything is delicious there. Have been going for years. The owner is the best. Great place.

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    1 year ago

    The best Chinese food in Jacksonville! My favorite is the general chicken it's the perfect amount of spice and sweet!

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    The food is always fresh and hot. The service is quick and friendly. The place is small but clean, if you want to eat in you can.

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    4 years ago

    Love this place. Gets it right every single time and done within 10 minutes. I stop by everytime im in town. Best crab wontons!!!

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    The orange chicken combo is very good and the staff is always friendly and helpful! China dragon is our go to for Chinese food.

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