Big fan of their Szechuan seasonings, particularly on their skewers. Everything is extremely flavorful, greasy in the best way. My go-to for Chinese restaurant in Tempe. read more

We love our server (the white girl, I forgot her name), but the food is never really good. We've tried a good portion of the menu and the only items that are good is the fried rice. The soup dumplings are decent, but they are frozen, which kind of just seem like false advertising because on the menu, it says something about 16 hour long broth. The skewers are just okay too. The Mapo tofu is a fucking death trap. There is so much mala in it that my mouth was buzzing and it taste medicinal. And before anyone says that it's supposed to taste like that, it's not. I'm Chinese and it's not supposed to taste like CHM. Also, they charge for water and while that's not illegal, it definitely is scummy. read more

Not my favorite spot for Szechuan! The waitress's rec for my friend who really wanted something Szechuan spicy was not spicy at all - tasted like it was spiced with red pepper flakes and some other hot sauce that just seemed really greasy. We also asked for more bok choy since there was only 2 pieces in the whole dish and they charged us $2 for that. I didn't think that was very fair. When asking for water, be sure to be ready to pay for bottled because they don't serve tap. You must buy a beverage. Overall the squid was tasty and crispy, my delights were satisfied by the novelty items like having dragons breath in a decorated dragon den, and at night this place has been a treat to be in (bustling with students coming for the lights and other novelty plushies/labubu's and holographic decor) but this would not be my first choice to bring family to for an authentic experience. read more

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I'm so sorry .. but this is actually the worst meal I've ever had in Phoenix. Do not come. Look at the photos from what I got vs their menu, pathetic. read more

Dragon Flame Chinese Grill - Horrible. - Noodles Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Just based on the chong qing noodles, this isn't really authentic Chinese food. The flavor wasn't bad, but it just wasn't legit. It was pretty salty and oily, and it just felt like a soup with a bunch of random stuff in it. No big chunks of meat or anything, and the noodle texture wasn't like hand-pulled noodles. Service was good, though, and the space was large and interesting. It's open pretty late, so it's a good enough spot to eat at if it's late at night and you need a legit meal. read more

Dragon Flame Chinese Grill - Indoor and outdoor seating - Noodles Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Low quality chicken dipped in sauce, was expecting it to just be a little bit more quality food for $20.

The food is so good and the servings are huge. The server was kind and service was pretty quick. We sat outside and it was a cute little vibe read more

Dragon Flame Chinese Grill - ramen, buns, chicken - Noodles Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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I really love the look of their menu , it's so cool and fun to look at . The food is good overall. It may not be the best Chinese restaurant I've tried, but it's definitely not bad at all. I especially enjoyed the beef skewers ,they're my favorite dish here. The orange chicken is tasty too. The desserts were just okay, they look fun and cute, but the flavors were a bit simple for my taste. The staff are very nice, friendly, and quick, which made the experience even better. The restaurant is a little old, but it's still clean and comfortable. Overall, it was a nice place to try , I always enjoy exploring new spots and gaining new experiences read more

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This is a hole in the wall restaurant. The parking is there but not good. Looks like it is mainly for college students walking or scooter to get there. The restaurant has all sorts of decorations for photos. It's interesting for the kids. I ordered a pineapple chicken with rice. It tasted good. The lamb noodle was too salty and the 2 pieces of meat with bone are really fatty. What sucks is the service related things... the waitress is not attentive at all ( I have really low standards going to Hkese restaurants). The table is sticky. The restroom clogs. read more

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If you are craving a lamb or beef skewer check this place out! It's my go to! Not usually too busy when I go, great service, a sorta hole in the wall. I swear that lamb skewer!!! Try it and come back to my post! read more

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Dragon Flame is definitely a feast for the eyes. Everywhere you look there's something to see - - more than one Chinese dragon, stuffed food pillows, lights projected onto the fan, anime characters on the wall, and more. There is a greenery lined patio with seating and its own dragon, a bar with seating, (I'm not sure if they serve any alcohol, but there is an ice cream machine) and a dining room lined with banquette seating, and a regular table. There's some clutter in the corners and behind the bar, and two little pet bowls on the floor - - when we've been here before the owner has come with his two little shih tzu dogs who are allowed to hang out in the dining room. It's is a unique and fun atmosphere. They have menus that look like doors to a Chinese Palace, but it really is just to show you what the most popular dishes are. To see the full menu you scan the QR code, then order on your phone. The order automatically goes to the kitchen and someone will bring you your food. If you like cumin, this is your place! Each time we've come I've noticed there is a lot of cumin. My son really likes it. I wasn't very hungry, so this time we shared one order of cumin chicken, one order of beef skewers, and one egg roll which we cut in half. These are shareable size portions, so we had a lot left to take home after two of us ate. We didn't have dessert, but I do know that people come here specifically for that. They have ice cream that looks like real fried chicken legs, and little molded milk cakes that look like bears and other animals. The parking here is a nightmare. There is a very small parking lot in front, and a small parking lot in back, but some of the spaces and back are designated for the other businesses in this time strip. There's really no other parking because the street is off limits and it is surrounded by apartment buildings. We have actually had to leave and eat someplace else before because of the parking situation. Also, with the dog bowls on the floor, I would presume that, like we saw when we were there last time, little dogs come through and hang out in the restaurant. It doesn't bother me so much, but I think my husband's head would explode if there were dogs roaming free inside a restaurant dining room he was eating at. If this bothers you you, this may not be the place for you. read more

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Most of the food was pretty bad, promises of 1000+ year old recipes made me think they stood the test of time but they should maybe update. The odd part is while most things weren't good the fries, bone broth, and steamed dumplings were actually pretty great. As bad as the food was the service was even worse, food came out willy-nilly and was painfully slow. After waiting a half hour for a dessert, we left without it after paying for it. Tables were weird and sticky. As far as decor, I'm fine with holographic Pikachu and One Piece murals but if authentic ambiance is what you're looking for skip it. read more

Chaotic in the absolute best way! Decor was Alice in Asian wonderland, how to order took a minute to understand, and I'm still not sure if they serve wine (I do know they serve beer!) But even writing this review a few days later, I'm contemplating going there again...maybe tonight...maybe right now The food was top tier delicious and large enough to share! Between the 4 of us we got 2 entrees and a bowl of the dumplings AND had some leftovers (which are absolutely fab the next day.) I'll be back for the desserts which I can't wait to try!! Parking is around back so don't get discouraged if you pull up! But also worth a short walk if you have to! read more

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Cool concept and decorations inside! Food took a little bit but I didn't mind too much. Service was good ! Different flavors than what I'm used to personally but overall not too bad. Would come back to try the desserts. read more

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Everything came out quickly ordered through the QR code. With the location being near tempe, the food caters to the asian palette and college students late night meals.They are open till 2 am. The food was ok. the lamb skewers were good and the hot pot was filling. I wasn't a fan of the popcorn chicken in my hot pot. The soggy breading was a turn off. For $39.99 I felt it was over priced. Although I was so excited to try their fried chicken looking ice cream. When it came out I realized it never thawed out after biting into it. It was so hard I could've cracked a tooth. The outdoor ambience gave me a feeling like I was eating out at a night market. The service was subpar knowing there was only one waitress. This place is a one place hitter in my books but for being open so late.. I bet u for those late night munchies this place would attract them all. The desserts are one of a kind, so for those viral types of desserts customers may be reluctant to experience the unique ice cream creations. read more

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One night it was kinda late, and we looked for places and called them to see if they were open till 2. They said they were and last order was about 1 am. Had one of my friend go in a little earlier and placed the order. We had all the food by the time the rest of us reached. The owner was really nice, he came and had a nice conversation with us , the food was great. Really loved the lamb noodles and skewers, the meat was really tender and a perfect blend of the meat and fat. Flavors and spice was well balanced. The portions for the food in general were large, and were very priced. We also didn't know but you can bring your own alcohol. I think it's a really nice place for a late night meal. read more

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This is a legit hole in the wall kinda spot. Met up with some friends here and sat outside. The dumplings were my absolute favorite. Such a great flavor, definitely top tier. The seafood dumplings were good. Really excellent food and large portions. A good dive spot to hit up. read more

Dragon Flame Chinese Grill - Pineapple chicken - Noodles Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

I came here several times before and the food was ok. I never thought I was a picky eater specifically for Chinese food, but this time, the food was really disappointing. My husband and I came here for lunch. We just wanted to order something quick so we ordered a noodle dish and some skewers. The skewers came out really slowly (at one point, I almost forgot we ordered it) and they tasted quite greasy. And the noodle was so soggy that it was not even fun to eat it. Overall, the service was not bad - the waiters were easy to talk to. It would be great if they could keep the food quality more consistent. And I would love to go back again. read more

Didn't get a chance to eat the food because we had already eaten. We came here specifically for the animal shaped ice cream. They were so cute! The flavors were limited to coconut, but I love a good coconut dessert. They were less ice cream and more of a creamy jello like consistency though. I don't discriminate against desserts, so I was ok with it. They even came in nicely packaged boxes with bows. We brought one home for my daughter and when she had forgotten about it days later, I got to indulge once again. Ya snooze, ya lose. Can't wait to go back and try the food. It all looks amazing. read more

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The menu was v packed with so many options!! Small intimate place. I tried the canned tea and it was too sweet for me. Maybe because I thought it would be unsweetened and wouldn't have to shake.. Food was good would be worth checking out with bigger party to share food. Very filling. I would possibly return during the colder months read more

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I was slightly underwhelmed when we visited this place. The service was not really there because we had to order off of a QR code and that's how they processed the order. We were given bottled water but that was it. We were not really asked how the food was or if we needed anything. The food was good except for the lamp noodle soup- it didn't have flavor in the broth it was bland- but the rice was good! Good flavor and lots of meat in the rice dish. The best part were the desserts! I got a dog cake for my birthday and the dragons breath which was pretty fun to breath the smoke out. Overall, it was an okay place. Would I return? Maybe for the desserts. read more

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Delicious fresh food with great service. My friend took me to this place and I really enjoyed it. We had the lemon chicken, ramen, fresh dumplings and dessert. What I love about the food is the natural flavors and I did not feel bloated afterwards. The place is small so it gets full fast but it is so worth it. read more

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Close to ASU so you will see young people coming to this place. I love the casual, relaxed ambiance. We went for dinner with our pup. That's always a huge +++ My personal fave is the Bone Broth Ma Po. Give it a try! You won't regret it! read more

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We had heard great things about this place but was so disappointed. The menu was seemed gimmicky and had a lot of unfamiliar things, however, we tried it anyway. We got the lemon chicken and the pineapple chicken both were very sweet. The service was also not great. We were sitting down for so long before the server approached us and the restaurant was virtually empty; also she didn't seem to care that we didn't like the food. Needless to say it was our first and last time going. Which is sad cause I kind of liked the vibe of the restaurant itself read more

Not authentic. Food was off. Wonton tasted old. Chinese food made without the heart and soul of the culture. Even the decor was questionable with One Piece decor, seriously? Just appears to be a Chinese restaurant from the menu with exotic food names without the Chinese cooks . Highly not recommend and the Google reviews are a false representation of the place. read more

Traditional Chinese food in Tempe? Yup -- and it slaps. Dragon Flame Chinese Grill is the real deal, so go ahead and forget your usual orange chicken order. We tried the lemon chicken first -- crispy, juicy, and massive pieces of chicken. Way better than orange chicken, no exaggeration. Then came the Chong Qing noodles: spicy, full of depth, and packed with that rich, flavorful bone broth. Comfort food at its finest. And I couldn't resist the lamb skewers -- tender, smoky, and just the right amount of char. If a Chinese spot has lamb skewers, it's always a yes from me. We added the cucumber salad for some balance (aka to feel a little healthier ), and honestly, it was refreshing and tasty. The portions? No joke. We left with full bellies and a take-home bag. Definitely heading back soon. read more

I went to the LA Rams victory over the Minnesota Vikings Wild Card game this week and was hungry after the game and decided no fast food, time to celebrate their 27-9 victory! Hmmmm......late night Chinese sounded good and I found the Dragon Flame less than a mile from my hotel (actually a motel called the University Inn) Easy parking, there were people dining around 1130pm which is a good sign. I wanted to try several dishes so here is my take on the four I ordered: 1) Lamb skewers*****. very tasty and quite perfect. They were not chewy at all as others have commented but tender, juicy and flavorful. 2)) Steamed (soup) dumplings*** 1/2*; my issue is I compare with the perfect soup dumpling from Din Tai Fung and these are not close but were still tasty. Not sure how to prevent them from tearing when lifting from the steaming paper 3) Shrimp Fried Rice**** some crazy 1800 year old recipe is used but this is a great dish. They pride themselves on the generous egg laden dish. This is a good dish, generous portion and very tasty. 4) Scallops** unfortunately this was my least favorite dish and would have gotten a single star mainly since the scallop was not good (bad since this is a center stage of this dish) BUT the surrounding glass rice noodles and accoutrements were actually very tasty elevating this dish to 2 stars. I do not recommend ordering this dish. 5) Mexican Coke***** always a winner to wash down a late night meal. Service was great, attentive. The location is fine near the university (Arizona State University) which is awesome for the students looking for late night better than fast food. Food is a solid 4 star but being open until 2am means another star for us late night diners! read more

This place was delicious. The video they have on the Google page is what did it for me. You order by scanning a qr thing and order from their website. There is parking in the front (if you're lucky) and in the back behind the building. Its a super cute place with Chinese dragons on the ceiling. Definitely order the beef on a stick, it was phenomenal. They make their soy sauce in house too and that was fantastic. read more

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Finally a trip in the U.S. and can post a review. Went way different in Phoenix and was in the mood for Chinese. Dragon Flame is located on the campus of ASU in Tempe. A relaxing vibe endured. Had to scan the QR code to see the menu which I am not a fan of. After placing my order on the phone was served the Mapo Tofu & Chili Dumplings both in Bone Broth. The flavor was strong and the bone broth provided a rich flavor. There were other dishes I would like to try and will be back read more

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Makes sure to join their membership to get money back :) My family went tonight and we all enjoyed our meals :) the food was a little spicy for my son, but the waitress was amazing and got him some orange chicken as an alternative. It was some of the only non-spicy options. The restaurant is cute and cozy with indoor and outdoor seating, but the staff is really what makes it family. They have some of the coolest desserts I've ever seen too :) highly recommend! read more

The spicy is very legit, and they marinate and cook the skewers very good! The steam dumplings are mediocre, I am not very impressed. This place is right to the campus, easy to find and great place to hang out. The service is fast. One recommendation, I wish the owner or manager could tidy things up a little, it is kind of unorganized at the take out area. read more

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I would do a 0 but pineapple chicken did not taste like pineapple and strings of egg in the chicken fried rice, red flag. Waitress used same rag to wash tables and did not wash hands. It tasted fine but got to our hotel room and had to stay there for the evening due to multiple trips to the bathroom that ruined our evening. We went back to complain and had to text owner or manager for a refund and he did not believe us had to investigate and i text him back after a day and now over a week no refund. Avoid this place at all cost unless you want to loose wait. Also they get there chicken from costco. read more

Let me start by they serve huge portions My boyfriend eats a lot. He ordered two plates. That's what he usually eats, but babyyy this place serves portions. One order can feed the whole family lol the food was amazing. The staff were super friendly. They offered us free dumplings. The decor inside is wild super unique I would definitely go back. read more

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please do not come to this place. nothing is good. service horrible, food even worse.

Went to this place twice in my 4 days stay in Tempe. The service was top notch very friendly and made you feel welcome. You order through the app in alignment with today's trend. Menu is limited but very selective. The quantity and quality of the food is A+. The ambiance was to its name had a red tone to it with a flying dragon suspended from the roof. Ordered Kong Pao Chicken popcorn one day and another day their pineapple chicken both were very good. I liked their Kong Pao chicken more. read more

Dragon Flame Chinese Grill - Kong Pao Chicken Popcorn - - Noodles Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Dragon Flame is a very tasty place to eat. It is close to the ASU campus and is reasonably priced. We enjoyed our meal and the experience.

Unique desserts! We shared the Dragons Breath dessert. A cross between dipping dots and wafer cookie. Kind staff, they are very busy. Quick ordering through phone. Cute patio and heavy decor inside give the feel of little China. Menu looks delicious! We just came for dessert will be back for lunch/dinner or a protein shake. read more

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Fresh off the plane and feeling peckish, we relied on MapQuest for directions and enjoyed a scenic 20-minute detour through Phoenix to reach Tempe. Despite the crowd, service was swift, and staff displayed genuine warmth. The ambiance boasted a unique style, and the blend of Chinese and Iraqi culinary traditions stood out. The owner took the time to introduce himself, learn our origins, and offer personalized recommendations that turned out to be flavor highlights. read more

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This review is based on my experience 3 weeks ago. The food- was very good. We ordered the beef skewers, qon ping noodles, orange chicken and some desserts. The skewers were very tasty, smoky, grilled and were my favorite. The orange chicken was also good, and came in a large plate. It could easily feed 2-3 people. We also had dumplings- which were a bit dry but it was okay. The noodles were spicy and a bit oily. I did think it lacked something. Overall though, I did enjoy the food. Our desserts were unique and Instagram worthy. We tried the dragons breath and ours did not come in a goblet which was part of the novelty. It was still interesting. We had the ice cream fried chicken. And although also very picture worthy, it was hard as rock and could tell it was frozen beyond means. The ice cream inside was very icy. We also ate the doggie shaped pudding type dessert. It was very good and came in a cute box. The ambience- we walked in and it was very hot. It looked like their ac unit was not working as they had some ac service workers going in and out of the restaurant. There was a big fan in it's place and it was only helpful in some areas. It is a small place inside, a bit crowded and filled to the brim with Chinese decor. You'll also notice two small maltese dogs hanging around as you eat. I have a maltese at home so it didn't bother me but they definitely would just lay anywhere in between tables and I did worry they could get stepped on. They seemed used to people though. Service- there looked to be only one server and a busser/assisted server. The one server was running around, tending to all the tables, but that meant you won't really get much attention unless you wave them down, which could be common in Asian establishments. But the server was very nice and was understanding. I could tell he was doing the best he could in the hot restaurant. Overall, the food was good. There were some dishes that looked like something I would try. The restaurant does seem quaint and local. I'd be back to try their other dishes. read more

What else can I say but WOW, at the risk of outing this Tempe gem. Best Soup Dumplings I've had in a looooooong time. The Kung Fu Fried Chicken has this amazing flavor and the chicken is properly brined to be crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The dessert fried chicken ice cream is like nothing I've had and definitely worth the try. The owner is overwhelmed by the popularity. What a nice man. Be patient. But they have a great stream lines ordering system. If they work out the kinks they will be around for a while, and they will have a regular out of me. read more

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