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    Dragon Express

    3.9 (107 reviews)
    InexpensiveChinese
    Closed 10:30 am - 8:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Boba and smoothies
    Timothy C.

    Get this spot on your radar fast! Love love love, this little Chinese food spot next to Vallarta Market. Why this place should be on your radar well let me tell you... Fresh! Pipping hot fresh food, homemade quality you can taste. Dude even the vegetables are fire! Nothing like some stir-fried veggies and savory, spicy proteins. This is like Panda Express ten times better. The spicy beef has been my favorite entree thus far. But I'm still exploring the menu. So far every entree I've tried has been fresh fire and on point with the vegetables. Now let's talk portions, you get your moneys worth and then some. Literally packed to the brim full. I don't know how they fit all that food in there... This keeps getting better, let's talk about the price outrageously cheap! These guys could probably charge more but they haven't and it's amazingly good. Every plate comes with a fresh spring roll, and guys I haven't tried the bobas yet so stay tuned for a review update. These guys are so friendly and have a big smile every time I come in. Restaurant is smaller but has a decent seating for indoor dining as well as hanging out with your friends while enjoying some of the smoothies and bobas they have. They are a newer restaurant to the area so come in a give them a shot. If you know the Chinese place near Anaheim high school this place is just as good if not better than that one. (Which got voted best Chinese in Orange County 2024) yeah it might be better than that one. Thanks Dragon Express I'll be back!

    Rice / Chow Mein w/ Sesame Chicken & Spicy Chicken
    Fahad H.

    Very clean & nicely decorated inside with friendly people running the place! Got the 2 item combo with Sesame Chicken (very good) & Spicy Chicken (decent)! Overall a pretty good Chinese fast food restaurant.

    Me and my boyfriend shared a plate and this is what was left and we are both stuffed!
    Jamie Y.

    Very good service! I can't put into words how great the food is and we both shared a plate and appetizer for under $20!

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    April B.

    I love the food but I highly recommend trying out their coffees ! The banana coffee is amazing, it's the perfect blend of sweet and strong. The house coffee is a classic as well, this drink single handedly helped me survive my night classes

    Chow Mein Spicy Orange Chicken BBQ Pork
    Shon N.

    Walked in around 6pm. There was no line. I ordered the 2 plate combo. Chow mein, spicy orange chicken, and bbq pork Char siu. The Togo container isn't as deep as other Chinese spots so you won't get as much. They also give 1x free vegetable eggroll

    J. A.

    First Time Dining! Food Was Good, Food Portion Was Good Ordered Strawberry Banana Boba Dine In Was Clean Service was Quick

    Honey Shrimp , Orange Chicken , half and half
    Megan N.

    THEY DID IT AGAIN ! The new owners really made this a whole new experience! They give you so much for such a good price. It's clean, good service and tasty Chinese food ! Definitely a new favorite !

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    Daniel S.

    Food tastes great, kind of like Hong Kong Express. I got the bbq pork, orange chicken, and chow mein /fried rice half and half. Generous portions at a great price - check it out and, support your local businesses!

    3 Item Combo.
    Cindy Z.

    This Chinese fast food joint is run by a lovely Chinese couple. They are so generous, especially with the portions of food. We got a 3 item combo ($9.69), which is such a deal especially with inflation. You don't find a meal for under $10 that could feed you 2 meals with leftovers. The food itself is classic with a variety of options. They also really fill up the plate where your food is overflowing. Everything had great flavor from the orange chicken to kung pao chicken. Definitely a great spot to grab a quick meal when you want something fulfilling and affordable! Note: cash only.

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    C B.

    Love the portions and the drinks were so worth it! Come here please and thank you, it's important to support small businesses with yummy food

    Charles T.

    New owners have made this place so much nicer. Food is great, portions are great,new staff is really nice. High recommended, due to clean restaurant and great food. With prices today, best bang for your buck.

    A lot of food option
    Long D.

    The food was very fresh and tasted amazing! I was there when the new grand opening was happening and it was awesome to see all performance in the front. Their Thai Tea was super good and didn't taste bland. Overall, very good place

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    Definitely an upgrade from the last Chinese that was there. They have more selection and the Wong tong is great

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    The food and service are excellent here. Angie is very nice and the portions are large. BEST deal in the neighborhood. Thanks.

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    Good portions, tastes deliciously homemade. Lady who seemed to be owner was very kind and sweet! Will visit again!

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    It was so good , fair prices , please support small business !! This over panda any day.

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    Husband and I came in on recommendation from a friend. I ordered the lunch special, which was the…read morechow mein & kung pao chicken that came with an egg roll and egg soup. My husband ordered the seafood boil style shrimp. We also ordered extra egg rolls for appetizers. The egg rolls came out instantly! They were soggy and cold. Did not come with any dipping sauce either. The chow mein had a shrimp taste to it, a strong shrimp taste! Very turned off by that. The kung pao chicken was "ok" there were more vegetables than chicken. The seafood boil style shrimp was TERRIBLE! Had very little seasoning, hardly any sauce and came lukewarm. Yuck on many levels. The service was just as bad as the food. Never checked on us ONCE or even spoke to us for that matter, after taking our order, other than to give us the bill. Rude as hell. Really pissed at the friend that recommended this place. Hoping I can spare some of you the trouble and wasted money. It's trash. Would never come back.

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    4.0
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    1.5 mi
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    Kitchen open late
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    I can already tell that Lantern Garden and I are about to enter a long-term relationship, and the…read morehot and sour soup is most likely to blame. Some people have emotional support people. I apparently have emotional support soup. They're open late, which automatically earns bonus points for me. Sometimes a hot and sour soup craving crashes into my evening at 9 PM with the urgency of a medical emergency, and it's deeply reassuring to know that Lantern Garden is standing by to answer the call. The auntie working behind the counter was incredibly kind and patiently explained the entree options when I asked whether they came with rice. When I learned that a side bowl was $3, I briefly slipped into my "back in the day" era and held a tiny memorial service for the days when rice practically came free. Then I remembered it's 2026, sighed dramatically, and accepted my fate. I ordered the one bowl special with country style tofu, and of course, the hot and sour soup. The soup arrived at approximately the temperature of the earth's molten core. Did that stop me from taking an immediate bite? Of course not. I nearly sacrificed my taste buds because patience has never been one of my defining traits. It was worth every poor life decision. The soup was everything I'd been craving- tangy, savory, deeply comforting, and gloriously vinegar-forward. Every spoonful felt like my sinuses were receiving a warm hug while my soul quietly unclenched. If this soup had a loyalty program, I'd already be working toward platinum status. The country style tofu was equally delightful. The tofu was soft, fluffy, and wonderfully sponge-like, happily soaking up every drop of the savory sauce. Onions, serrrano peppers, carrots, and mushrooms, rounded everything out, creating a dish that somehow tasted both hearty and comforting, like something my childhood would have loved, even if it had never actually eaten it. The biggest plot twist was the portion size. What I assumed would be dinner turned into dinner and tomorrow's lunch. A few things spark as much joy as realizing future me has already been fed by past me's questionable ability to estimate portion sizes. Between the generous servings, genuinely warm service, late night hours, and a hot and sour soup that has already claimed permanent residency in my brain, I'll absolutely be back. At this point, it's less a question of if and more a question of when the next soup craving comes knocking.

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