Dragon Phoenix Chinese Restaurant

The BEST General Tso's!! Chicken is tender & sauce is delish. Perfectly prepared. I get the combo…read moreplate with the pork fried rice & egg roll. The rice has big chucks of pork, not the weird little fatty pieces I've had at other places. They used to deliver years ago but don't any longer. It's ok, I don't mind traveling across town to get it. Totally worth it! They have a few tables but most of their business is take out. Not much to look at, needs to be updated but their food is SO good!

The food here is always amazing. This is a 4.5 star take out style Chinese restaurant; no frills,…read moreALL FOOD. The dumplings are hand made in house. the service is very consistent. They been doing this a very long time. Hands down the best Chinese restaurant in Meriden and possibly Wallingford. Do take note they open at 3 pm. to 9:30 pm

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3.7(45 reviews)

1.9 mi

I was craving Chinese food and ordered this on a whim one day during my lunch break at work. I got…read morethe Pork Fried Rice and Chicken Lo Mein. I ordered on GrubHub and when I arrived the food was hot and fresh, bagged to go. The man at the register was very kind and greeted me with a smile. The Pork Fried Rice was just okay - I wish it had some more seasoning as it had a pretty bland flavor overall. However, the Chicken Lo Mein was very tasty and filling. It was packed with vegetables and the serving size was pretty generous. I had enough for leftovers later.

Kings Garden used to be my go to when I wanted to order out. Unfortunately, over the last few years…read moreI haven't been able to go as often as I'd like. In my most recent orders, chicken chow Mein was tasteless and had no sauce. The Szechuan chicken used to have a nice brown sauce with complex flavor, but this time there was no sauce, it was red and I think the only spice they used was crushed red pepper. And the egg rolls were greasy. To top it off I've spent more time than I like to in the bathroom after eating this. I'll be searching for a new Chinese restaurant because this one has disappointed me too many times.

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Wa Wah Kitchen

1.3(18 reviews)

0.8 mi

I ordered take out from this restaurant. I got the chicken lo mein and egg drop soup. The food…read morehere was decent. Staff here was friendly. Overall okay. Rice was pretty bland.

PORK IN VEGETABLE FRIED RICE.... SAD so if u vegetarian do…read morenot eat there...I personally done with Chinese food n.if u not preparing stuff yourself eating out is a risk

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5 is very good number for wings :)

Panda House

3.5(20 reviews)

1.6 mi

Best Chinese restaurant in Meriden ct. Ordered there a few…read moretimes everything was great boneless ribs chicken teriyaki on a stick one of the best I had in a long time. I will keep ordering from this place

They smoke their cigarettes right next to a daycare and when asked to move they completely ignore…read morethe request.

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Panda House - The cook smoking next to a daycare with children outside playing . He was aware the smoke was blowing in their direction and did not care .

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The cook smoking next to a daycare with children outside playing . He was aware the smoke was blowing in their direction and did not care .

New Jade Garden

2.7(47 reviews)

1.5 mi

I know most "chinese" food comes from distributors and turn key operations, but I HAVE to write…read moreabout this one. First off this place is IMPECCABLY clean! I cant remember how new or old it is (the subway next door is at least 40 years old). I dont get to this end of Meriden too often but still.... I am happy to have stopped here. They have an American doing orders and deliveries... nice to speak the language! I order the boneless spare ribs at an unknown place, cant go to too wrong right? Well... they were tender, melt in you mouth and actually sweet... my hat is off to their distributor. I have left overs in the fridge. In short, I will be back, maybe trying some of the "Chef's Specialties".

First time coming here and I thought I finally hit the jackpot after trying to find the perfect…read morepork fried rice, but I was wrong. The rice tasted like day old dirty wok water and it had no flavor except old oil that was left lingering on your taste buds. The egg roll was saturated in oil, from what tasted like a week old, with nothing but cabbage and a speck of pork, and the spare ribs tasted a little funny. Will NOT be back

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Thai Tanic Cuisine

4.6(116 reviews)

1.1 mi

Thai tanic is quintessential Thai food. Best in the area for sure and no different than you would…read moreget in country. The service is so welcoming and your order is done quickly. Tiny inside but you can eat there and I have. Go here it's awesome. Try their hot oil...

Had decided to get Chinese food for the night but went here instead. Very glad we did. It's amazing…read morehow much more flavor there was in everything. Everything was really good-pineapple fried rice, crab Rangoon, orange chicken, and green curry chicken.

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Chinese Gourmet Kitchen

2.4(12 reviews)

1.5 mi

I ordered General Tso's chicken for me and chicken fried rice for my daughter. We picked it up,…read morerather than getting delivery. The first thing is that there is a parking lot (no need to park on the street), though the lot is tight. Inside, the place seemed clean (for a Chinese place, anyway). On the phone they told me my food would be ready in ten minutes; I don't know exactly how long it took for me to get there; it felt like less than 10 minutes, though, so I expected to have to wait, but the food was ready as soon as we walked in. I don't really eat chicken fried rice a lot, so I can't compare it to anything, but it tasted good. It's something I would order for myself again. The General Tso's chicken was tasty, too. This is my go-to meal at any Chinese place. The chicken was crispy (which is something a lot of places get wrong), and the sauce tasted great... very sweet, with a little kick. The only downside (which is kinda big) is that there wasn't a lot of sauce. The chicken was coated well, but I like to have a lot of extra sauce on the bottom of the dish, and there was none. I would consider ordering from these guys again if I was on the side of town, but I also might try something else just to see what's out there.

Used to come to this place regularly, but after their new management , place has gone to the…read moreground. Ordered general tso (NOT SPICY) and they gave it to me spicy of course and the chicken tasted awful ! Now , combos don't come with any soda or eggroll like they originally did. Lastly, prices have increased and food quality is not the same!! Lost a customer.

Roodle Rice & Noodle Bar

4.3(248 reviews)

1.5 mi

This place is a hidden gem in Meriden, CT.! Cute little…read morevenue with interesting cosmic ceiling mural and simple modern decor. The staff are friendly and super efficient. The wait time for their amazing dishes is minimal. The food is phenomenal.. good portions, super fresh ingredients perfectly cooked, flavorful and not at all greasy or too salty... and not just a feast for your stomach as the dishes are beautifully plated and are culinary works of art. I travel through CT for work and always stop here when convenient .. very easy access from highway.

I wrote about the importance lace once but I feel the need to do an update. I continue to be…read moreimpressed with the service and quality of food that I have experienced here. I went for lunch last week and Param Noodle. It was absolutely packed with flavor. The rich creamy peanut sauce made my mouth sing with joy. The flat noodles were cooked perfectly and the chopped peanuts on topped added just the right texture contrast needed for the dish. I added chicken for my protein and the white meat chicken was moist and tender. I was so pleased I went back the next day for lunch with a friend. She order the Pla Rad Prik (spice level 4 peppers), and I ordered the garlic fried rice. She had never been and thoroughly enjoyed the food. This is a place I will continue to visit on a regular basis and introduce to friends. Keep up the great work!

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Asian Buffet

3.0(93 reviews)

1.3 mi

If you get there early everything is fresh and delicious. Fairly priced and lots of shrimp.read more

Good and fresh food. Love this place. I will be back. Affordable prices and always a lot to eat.read more

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Dana E.

Elite 18

114

3 years ago

Dragon Phenox Chinese in Meriden is a hidden gem when it comes to Chinese cuisine. I recently had the pleasure of ordering delivery from them, and I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of their food. First and foremost, the flavors were outstanding. Each dish I tried was bursting with authentic Chinese flavors, and it was evident that they use fresh ingredients. From their General Tso's chicken, vegetables fried rice, pork chow main, sesame noodles, steamed pork dumplings, hot and sour soup, steamed vegetables with vegetable fried rice, boneless spare ribs, shrimp low main, and steamed pork dumplings, every bite was delicious and satisfying. The portion sizes were generous, providing excellent value for the price. I was also impressed by the speed of their delivery service. The food arrived hot and well-packaged, ensuring that it was still fresh and flavorful when it reached my doorstep. The staff at Dragon Phenox Chinese were friendly and accommodating. The ordering process was smooth, and they were prompt in taking my order. Overall, I highly recommend Dragon Phenox Chinese to anyone in Meriden looking for a fantastic Chinese dining experience. With their flavorful dishes, generous portions, and excellent service, they have become my go-to spot for satisfying my Chinese food cravings. Give them a try, and you won't be disappointed! read more

Meaghan D.

12 years ago

I used to order from here all the time, this was my favorite Chinese Restaurant in Meriden- until December 24th, 2013. I ordered a few combination platters and an order of Boneless Spareribs that night and when I went to eat my Boneless Spareribs, there was a fried cockroach in them! I took a picture. It was the most disgusting experience I've ever had. I thought it was a burned piece of sparerib... it was a fried cockroach. I freaked out and vomited. I have never ordered from here since! I highly recommend you DO NOT EAT HERE! Whatever is going on in that kitchen is disgusting and dirty. Eat at your own risk. I've been inside many times and waited for my take out and it was very clean, empty, and quiet. No indication of a bug problem in the dining area...then again nobody really eats inside. read more

Lisa D.

Elite 21

157

9 years ago

8/2017 Have been ordering from them for 30 years called tonight and they took credit card for delivery. Made my day best Chinese in town Food was good recently after having been so so for a while Takes credit cards still for delivery 11/2017 they increased prices and the combo spare rib meal. I longer had vegetables just rice. It was salty and had too much red sauce on it. Ever since this place changed owners in 2016 the food has been hit or miss. They also charge a deliver price. Never used to. Need to find a new delivery place for Chinese in Meriden CT read more

Andy C.

9 years ago

I have never had a bad experience with Dragon Phoenix.The food is delicious and clean.Food gets delivered quickly and still hot;the delivery man is always polite.I have been ordering from them for 3 years and all is well. read more

Jim C.

183

3 years ago

The price is reasonable, & the food quantities is more. 1 person order is enough for 2 person. Staff are very friendly. When you enter the place you will feel happy by the decorations, cleanness, environment. read more

Vicky T.

7 years ago

I have been choosing longfeng for 15 years and they have never let me down, always fast food delivery and always friendly service. I love their food and hope they will always provide me with delicious food read more

Josh L.

11 years ago

Delivery took 50 minutes even though I was 5 minutes away. Food was cold when it arrived so I must have been the last stop. The food was a two star if that. read more

Jay C.

1 year ago

Under new management give it another try. Food is good. . read more

Martine H.

2 months ago

Great Chinese takeout! Delicious food, good portion sizes. Staff are very nice, delivery is fast and reliable. Will keep coming back.

Julia F.

8 years ago

Reasonably priced fast service . I love this place. You call and order and when you get there. Take-out order is hot and ready.

Andy C.

9 years ago

Food is great and service is gracious. That is why I have always chosen dragon and phoenix！ Is worth to recommend！！ read more

Cindy T.

5 years ago

Food from here has always been very good. I always get the ribs or chicken wings, without problems.

Yang C.

8 years ago

Make the best Chinese food for everyone。

Yang C.

9 years ago

Best food in town

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First of all, delivery was 20 minutes late. I ordered the general Tso's combo platter; the chicken…read morewas so overcooked and hard. and the rice didn't have much flavor. My wife ordered moo shoo chicken and said she couldn't eat the pancakes because they were hard. I ordered many times before and they were usually good, I hope this isn't a preview of things to come.

Take Out--This was my first time ordering from this restaurant, and unfortunately it will be my…read morelast. The rice was not good at all -- it was mushy, clumped together, and not cooked properly. The egg roll tasted as though it had been re-fried after sitting out for a while. I was really hoping this would be a good place for Chinese food, especially since there aren't many options in town, but I was very disappointed.

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Stopped here a night when my usual dining spot was closed. I decided to purchase orange chicken…read morew/pork fried rice, crab ragoons, pan fried dumplings, and two shrimp eggrolls. The orange chicken was tasty, and the pork fried rice was good, tasted fresh. On the other hand, my three other options weren't the best. I had gotten the crab ragoons and they tasted horrid, you could taste the oil it was fried with, making me to believe they may be using the same oil to fry everything without proper oil changes. The pan fried dumplings tasted like it had been cooked all the way through, it didn't have a pleasant taste. The eggroll tasted dry and I couldn't even finish them. I'm not one to usually throw away food, but after eating have of the crab ragoons, and a poor attempt at trying to finish the dumplings, I had to throw them away. If I ever bought from here again, I'd only buy a Dinner Combo w/Pork Fried Rice. No way would I trust their appetizer/fried options again.

My wife always gets Chinese food for her birthday and we just moved to the area. She was really…read morehesitant to try a new Chinese restaurant, but some Google searches for best place in Waterbury led us here, which fortunately is only a couple minutes from our house. We loved our old places so tough to live up to them. Most stuff we had was decent/fair. The pan fried dumplings were excellent. The crab Rangoon was really bad - almost all crab, with minimal cream cheese. Definitely looking forward to checking out a few other items on the menu.

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Great choice for takeout. It's not a fancy place at all, so I recommend you pick up and take home…read more Good prices, options for sizes, standard Chinese menu, and quick prep time. I got a sweet and sour soup, wonton soup, pork dumplings, chicken with veggies, and orange chicken, and it was all under $50. One odd thing was that I got the orange chicken combo, which was supposed to come with veggies, but it only had two pieces of broccoli in it, so that was a miss, but I did like that it had real orange pieces and flavor in it rather than just a syrup poured over it; overall, very happy with the portion size and taste!

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Dined in for the first time here tonight. Have had takeout a few times in the past. Ambiance is…read morelovely and the bar is nice as well. Service is exceptional. Our waitress was great. So friendly. Is the food exceptional? To me no, but my parents enjoy it. Tonight we started with crab rangoons. Pretty good. Sauce on the side not very exciting. A chili sauce would be better. I got a sushi roll with White tuna inside and cooked shrimp on top and wasabi mayo. I forget the name of the roll but it was better than the two times I've ordered takeout. Miso soup was also good. Their soup bowls are in the shape of a heart which is super cute. Dad got some sort of a mixed protein dish with brown sauce (had shrimp, chicken and beef). Mom got the chicken and garlic sauce. They both got fried rice on the side. I tried it and it was very bland. Dad also got a salad with his meal and the ginger dressing was not very good. Red coloring to it. Usually ginger dressing is more on the orange side. Dad also got the Malaysian chicken coconut soup to start and it could use a bit more flavor. Was a bit watery. Mom loved her sweet and sour soup. Nice that this place is 5 minutes away. Cheshire needs more restaurants. Def not my fav restaurant in town though. Food to me is just ok.

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