How does this place only have a 3.8-star rating? They should have something like a mid-4. It honestly makes me question Yelp's system! This is hands-down my favorite Chinese restaurant. The menu delivers Chinese food that is always fresh and packed with flavor. Every dish is phenomenal, but my personal go-tos are the honey walnut prawns, Chinese chicken salad, and dragon beef. On top of the food, the overall experience is top-notch: Vibe: Clean, bright, and filled with natural light, featuring an updated, authentic atmosphere that isn't overwhelming. Service: Fast, friendly, and attentive. Value: Very reasonably priced for the quality. Even though I moved farther away, I still make the drive every single time I get a craving for Chinese food. I love, love, love this place! read more

Dragon Well - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

I wouldn't waste a dime here. The $26 beef chow fun was super greasy. After eating it, I feel like I've consumed a week's worth of oil. The $23 fried calamari looked promising, but the texture was extremely chewy and unpleasant. It tasted like old, frozen calamari that had simply been fried up. For the quality of the food they serve, the prices are definitely not justified. There are plenty of better options nearby, including United Dumplings, Pacific Catch, Dumpling Patio, and even Thai spot next door - Blackwood or Baan Yaai on Lombard Street. I would recommend any of those over this place. The service is the main reason why I'm giving them one star. I went there a couple of times with different friends, and each time we all came to the same conclusion: none of us wanted to go back. The manager has a very loud, rude, and in your face way of interacting with customers. She's like the loud, bossy Karen at work that everyone's trying to avoid. read more

Dragon Well - Calamari - $23 - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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" Longjing" literally translates to "Dragon Well." It is named after a historic well and village in the mountains surrounding West Lake in Hangzhou, China. In tea culture, Dragon Well (known in Chinese as Longjing 龙井) is China's most famous and celebrated green tea. Celebrating 28 years on Chestnut! Great service- nice food-great environment! My buddy and I happened to stumble in on "Mahjong Night" and the kind greeter/server made room for us at an empty table. The place was jamming on a Tuesday night. I'm vegetarian so I opted for this nice dish with some added brown rice: SICHUAN GREEN BEANS $16.00/+$3 rice spicy! dry-braised in a spicy, brown bean and chili sauce A very satisfying, large portion and rather tasty! I believe my dinner partner had: WOK-TOSSED PRAWNS $28 spicy! battered prawns stir-fried with garlic, red chilies, onions, sweet and spicy sauce He said it was delicious, but he removed most of the breading part as he has specific dietary needs or choices. I think it should have a vegetable- like a little broccoli, carrots, or something at that price point. Terrific experience throughout. When they first opened , I wrote a review in a newsletter and it's been a minute since I've returned, but equally as good as it was back then. How great to see a successful well run business last that long and congratulations to the team! read more

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Service is poor and the staff is quite rude. Food is nothing to write home about, not flavorful and overpriced for what you get.

We ordered take out and I thought we were going to get those white food trays with lids but we got the small containers. I also requested utensils which we never got. It was very expensive for a lil bit of food and it was just ok. read more

We had the lunch special stir fried chicken & vegetables with brown rice (Cantonese style) + hot & sour soup. Very simple dishes so often poorly made but these dishes were great. Everything was cooked perfectly and the seasoning was spot on. We were there during a Thursday early afternoon. It's a relaxing atmosphere and the employees had a genuine smile. If you are offered fortune cookies - get the chocolate ones. Definitely recommended. read more

This is still some of the best Chinese food in San Francisco. I've been coming here for more than 20 years but hadn't been in 5+ years. I'm overjoyed it still rocks! The space is still small service is still great and the food's delicious. read more

Dragon Well - Mongolian Beef - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Some of the best SF Chinese. Just all around good cuisine. I liked Beef w/ Tomato & Tofu. Brown rice was firm & not over cooked.

The noodles were insanely good! The pork buns were just okay the meat was pretty tough. Service was quick and friendly, and I even got a good fortune in my fortune cookie. Definitely a good spot to check out if you want Chinese food. read more

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We went on a Friday for a late lunch around 3. There were customers at 3 tables so not too busy. Food quality is still good and owner is always around to help out but something definitely was making him distracted. There was only one waiter and he had an almost too calming energy. He took his time in everything: sitting us down, bringing us the menus, cleaning the table, taking orders, etc. There were 4-5 guys in the kitchen so they got plenty of people to cook. It took them awhile to sit us and bring menus. Food arrived quickly but you could tell the owner was trying to train/help out other staff. Restaurant is decent, nice classic decor, food is consistent in quality. But the customer service part of the equation is not as good as before. read more

This is basically a 180 from my original Dragon Well review from 2024. I found my first visit pretty mediocre, but this time around it was a slam dunk, the Vegetarian Salad (basically a Chinese Chicken Salad with tofu instead of chicken) being delicious and filling. The tofu is very well prepared, fried enough to be crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside, but never greasy. The tofu itself is flavorful, not merely reliant on the dressing. The lemony dressing is light and tangy (although getting an extra helping to split with my partner was a smart move). Our server was friendly and the atmosphere was elegant but charmingly low key. It's a very nice reprieve from the hustle and bustle of Chestnut Street, to say nothing of its being a nice change of pace from the rampant fast-casual places in the Marina. The table service and nicely appointed dining room are an elevated experience in a neighborhood dead set on takeout operations with low overhead. My only suggestion would be that they change the salad ratios to lessen the need for more dressing; this could be done by simply removing some of the iceberg lettuce, of which there is a lot. Then the original amount of dressing would be perfect. Pro move: ask for some of their hot mustard and give your salad a delightful kick. We will be back... a lot. read more

Dragon Well - Vegetarian Salad (essentially Chinese Chicken Salad with tofu instead of chicken... veggie option FTW!) - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Eh! The food is average at best. We had the wonton noodle soup (4 stars), walnut prawns (4), Mongolian beef (2), and the ABC chicken (1.5). Prawns and noodle soup were very good, the Mongolian beef and chicken were smothered in a sauce that was overwhelmingly saturated. We've been here numerous times over the years, but the food has gone downhill. Would we recommend it or go again, nah. Too many better options than Dragon Well. If you want "chicken nugget and fries" type of Chinese food give it a go, but otherwise go elsewhere. Not worth the hefty price for subpar food. Sorry! read more

Came to Dragon Well on a weeknight for dinner around 5:30pm. Staff were friendly and the service was quick. The food was pretty good, I enjoyed the curry noodles and thought the flavor was really good. The Mongolian beef was also pretty good although it didn't come with rice (we had to order it separately). Overall the food was good but didn't wow me, and the prices seem a bit high for just okay flavors. I would potentially return to try some different dishes. read more

Dragon Well - Mongolian Beef and Stir-Fried Curry Mi Fun - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Hands down one of the worst food delivery experiences I've ever had in San Francisco. The food was thrown together with zero care, poorly packaged, leaking everywhere, and clearly not quality-checked before being sent out. This shows a complete lack of professionalism and respect for customers. No restaurant should ever send out food in this condition. Dragon Well needs serious improvements in quality control, packaging, and overall service. Completely unacceptable. read more

Dragon Well - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Shocked that this place has such any good reviews :/ felt like a waste of money, and ended up ordering something else after because it was so sad to eat. It could be mediocre at best but it took nearly an hour and was an expensive order. Noodles came in aluminum foil wrap which was crazy to me. read more

We loved it so much we ate here two days in a row and ordered the same thing. The food was delicious and largest enough to share family style if you want but I liked is so much the second time we ordered the full size for each of us individually. It is fresh and tasty without being overly heavy. The service was friendly and efficient and we thoroughly enjoyed our meals. The Hong Kong Noodles with crispy noodle were so so good. The soups were a bit on the weak side so would skip those as an appetizer. read more

Dishes. Delightful. Worthy. A welcome surprise for authentic chinese food outside Chinatown. Enjoyed brunch with a friend who has been here many times. Attentive service, relaxed setting to enjoy dishes on a sunny Saturday. Definitely will be back. Dishes enjoyed: Pot Stickers Minced Chicken in Lettuce Cups Black Bean Chicken Brown Rice read more

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Was walking down chestnut with a friend to get some sweets from susie's. We got hungry and walked past this place that had a sign outside with their small plate menu items. That alone got me excited to see the rest of the menu which looked appealing. My friend and I walked in and were greeted by the host/server. They had a few tables open and got seated right away. The place inside is small but cozy and clean. The food came out and tasted delicious. We took the rest home and ate it for a midnight snack. Would come back for the other items for sure! read more

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10/10 so so happy with this meal! Amazing gluten free options and probably the best gluten free Chinese food I've ever had.

Food was good , the spot was clean and our waiter was lovely. Owner (lady with the bob) was super rude and entitled. Truly ruined our night. Do better you're quite literally tanking your own business queen. read more

Christina, as the owner, you should ensure your staff dresses more appropriately, especially in the chest area. We've visited this restaurant several times, and each time the staff's very low-cut, tight tops show too much skin for a family-friendly environment. These types of uniforms are something I've never seen at any other restaurant in Marina or anywhere . It makes guests, especially families with children, uncomfortable. This is unprofessional and unacceptable for a restaurant--not a bar. Management needs to enforce a proper dress code immediately. read more

Food looks great, but I waited a hour for this! I must say the Delivery Service was Eating this place up. people are ordering back to back from this location. The place smells amazing when you walk in the door. You won't know what to order! read more

Dragon Well - Black Bean Chicken Small Side of Rice - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Ridiculously inconvenient hours!!! What Chinese restaurant is closed on a Tuesday? ?? And doesn't open until five.???? And closes in between lunch and dinner???? These people are all about what's best for them, not for being convenient to customer read more

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Dragon Well - fried squid - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Dragon Well is a pleasantly small restaurant, tucked away on Chestnut Street. It fit in so well with the surroundings, that I almost walked right past it. To begin, my host was very friendly and offered to assist with anything on the menu. I was quickly brought a glass of water with a lemon wedge added for flavor, while I waited for the arrival of my entrée. I had ordered the Mongolian beef from what I was told was the lunch menu. It arrived quicker than I thought. However, no compromises were made in the quality of the food or the preparation and presentation. Right out of the gate, I knew there was something special about this dish. It was full of subtle flavor and just a slight hint of spiciness. While the flavors were subtle, they were also very complementary of each other and served to make a very good meal. I was looking for something very authentic, vs. something that's been over processed and I believe I found it at Dragon Well! I Genuinely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for an original Chinese offering when visiting San Francisco. My compliments to the cooks and staff! read more

Dragon Well - Mongolian Beef Side of Rice - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Excellent service and the food was so fresh and delicious. Sometimes Asian food can be too "sticky", but this food was so tasty and not load d down with oil and sugar. I got the Kung Pao chicken and my partner got Black Bean Chicken. We will definitely be back. Oh! Our server was awesome. Attentive, polite, and Johnny on the spot! read more

Dragon Well - The view from our seat. - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

We were out furniture shopping nearby. Since there were so many lunch options and we had 90 minutes left on the meter we walked through a couple of blocks and eventually picked Dragon Well. It seems not a lot of folks eat in during a tuesday lunch, but they have a fierce take-out thing going on. We ordered: Ma Po Tofu $22: 4*. It was very tasty, although more sauce than I like. The tofu was beautiful and silky. Flavor balance was just right. There could have been more pork, especially at that price. Salt and Pepper Calamari $23: 3.5*. Also very good, but adding the fried noodles seemed like a ploy to make the portion seem larger. I asked for low heat level, and they were perfect on that. Some pieces were just too heavy on the salt. The bathroom was very clean and I appreciate that. Overall it was a good experience with two knocks - Food was slow to come out, especially with the low crowd. Prices were way out of line with comparable Chinese restaurants. Cherylynn's mother would definitely not approve! read more

An elevated Chinese food. Usually we order take out and the portions are generous so plan accordingly. The recommendations are Chinese chicken salad and Mongolian Beef (spicy but not over the top). To go orders prepared with care. read more

The Dragon Beef was delicious and the garlic string beans some of the best I've had. I just wish they wouldn't add sugar to everything. But I guess that's just how Chinese-American food is done. read more

My first time eating at Dragon Well. Not only was the dish delicious but my waiter (shout out to Johanna) was very knowledgeable about the menu and the wine selection. Will definitely be back! read more

Dragon Well - Stir-Fried Curry Mi Fun with Chiu - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Excellent Chinese bistro style dining. Generous portions, friendly staff and good pricing

Dragon Well consistently serves some of the best Chinese food in the Marina District. I recommend their Mongolian beef and Minced Chicken in lettuce cups. The service was good and the ambiance is low key. read more

The family wanted Chinese food since we were visiting San Francisco for the weekend on August 6th to celebrate my dads birthday. My mom found this place that was walkable and near by. My dad and I walked on by and put in our order for a bunch of food. They got 2 orders of fried rice, a couple meat dishes, vegetables and chow mein and additional white rice which I never understood why my family gets so much rice as a lot of it goes to waste anyways. I really don't eat a lot of rice due to my lifestyle and really don't eat a lot of Chinese food. Anywho, we were greeted by a lovely lady who took our order. It was empty inside except with one party of 4ish dining in and they also had outdoor seating. It appear to be very lively! There was going to be a short wait so dad and I decided to go to Walgreens and pick up some stuff while we waited and dropped it off at the hotel. Since it was my dads bday weekend I made my older sister come with me and my uncle decided to come along for the walk so my dad could rest. We already paid for the order but they seriously tripple checked -_- Which was annoying. We had a different helper. We waited about 5 min for them to confirm we paid. Which was my only negative experience here. Finally she found the note or whatever and we were on our way back walking to the hotel. The nieces were hungry, parents, older sister and uncle. I really wasn't hungry or feeling Chinese food but my mom made me eat as I really didn't eat much that day. I wanted ice cream xD Anywho, I sampled a little of everything and I really loved how light and fresh the fried rice was as it was not greasy at all. The chicken chow mein was tasty and not overly salty. The chicken mushroom vegetables were my favorite. I LOVE a lot of vegetables with little chicken so that one was favorite. The Gyozas were my least favorite...to me and my family they were seriously too big and stuffed with way too much meat which no one really went back for seconds . I couldn't and didn't finish mine. The nieces loved the noodles and went back for second and thirds even on the broccoli and chicken! I couldn't be a such proud auntie that my nieces love broccoli. I barely started eating around my late twenties - so I'm over and beyond impressed. It was always something about those little trees!!! Overall, the food was good and tasty and filled everyones belly up. There was plenty of left overs and just as I thought no one ate the white rice xD I would recommend this place. It was overall a good experience and if we are in the area again I would like to get my hands on those vegetables! read more

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This place is very expensive and orders take forever. It used to be much better. They dont even look busy.

This place is a joke. The owner is rude, not helpful and acts as if she's doing you a favor by allowing you to order from her. Over an hour for 2 items, when asked how long, she said "I don't know what to tell you, when it's ready" Overpriced. Small portions. Good taste but not worth all the other negatives. read more

Took my daughter on a date. Food was good. Huge portions. Would definitely go back. The Mongolian beef was the right amount of spicy and the chicken chow mein was yummy read more

It's a very Chinese American restaurant and it does this type of cuisine well. Service is excellent.

Love this place! Owner took such great care to make sure my dietary needs were met. Everything was cooked perfectly. Delicious. Excellent service. Do not skip the tea. read more

This is a review of the gluten free menu! Really happy with the vast selection of dishes. Usually GF food can be sad. We ordered - green beans - ABC chicken - Mongolian beef - curry mi fun noodles - Chinese chicken salad Super happy with all the food we got. Thought the Mongolian beef was the least interesting but it went well with the noodle dish. The salad is a very generous portion. The menu says lemon-soy vinaigrette but it tasted more like a wasabi dressing. I would have ordered the chow fun noodles but the photo of the GF version online looks like there's no sauce?? We did takeout and order was ready early. Staff was really friendly! read more

Great food - the walnut prawns are exceptional and the beef dishes are delicious. Service was attentive a they deliver as well