Hubby ordered Chinese takeout tonight since both of us were too tired to cook and he was craving fried rice. We got that, a sweet and sour pork, and a stir fried green bean. It only took one bite of each to decide I didn't like it, and a few more before I tossed the whole thing in the trash. The sweet and sour pork had the texture of no pork whatsoever, just a fried ball of desiccated starch slathered in sauce. The green beans were actually SLIMY. And the fried rice had absolutely no flavor whatsoever. Honestly I'd never been offended by Chinese takeout until today. Had I kept eating due to my Asian perseverance, I'm pretty sure I would have gotten diarrhea. Hard no to future orders from this place. read more

Love Chinese food and this did not disappoint. I got their chow mein, general tso chicken, and a sweet spicy chicken (I think). Taste was spot on. Some of the chicken pieces were very dry which is why I'm giving it a 4. Would come back again, though. The owner is super nice and very helpful. read more

Magic Dragon - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

In the mood for a quick filling meal? Well this is it. They serve it up in front of you to encapsulate a hot meal to go. The workers are really kind. Love stopping in when I'm near the area. Only $11 after tax for a bowl packed with protein and love. read more

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Food was so good and tender. Set up reminded me of Panda Express and it was a quick order. Definitely coming here more after work lol read more

Magic Dragon - Orange chicken with fried rice - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Terrible, inedible food. Chicken just disintegrated into a mushy jelly. Don't waste your time and money here. Won't be back. read more

Magic Dragon - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The place seemed clean so we decided to get lunch here. Everything is pre- made and I was excited to see couple of vegetarian choices. The portion sizes of the entree was very small. The taste was mediocre and this is probably the worst Chinese food I have ever eaten in my life. We wanted to atleast improvise by adding some hot sauce, and when we asked for it, we were mocked as though it was a crime. read more

After being stuck in some terrible weather and traffic today, I knew there was no way I was gonna be cooking dinner. Made a stop here since it was on the way. Not high quality food, but oh soooooo gooooooood. $8-something for a dragon meal (two entrees plus fried rice and chow mean). Perfect for a night like tonight! Teriyaki chicken, general tso's, honey sesame chicken, etc etc. Feeling super bloated right now, but I don't regret it one bit. :) read more

Magic Dragon - two takeout containers with noodles and meat - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Delicious, fresh, large portions, the dude is friendly. Atmosphere is nothing special, but if you want big, cheap, straightforward Chinese takeout, MD is hard to beat. read more

I'm from LA and I've been looking for a basic fast food Chinese take-out spot in Seattle. This place is exactly what I was looking for. Their hot and sour soup is really tasty! I also ordered the 2-entree meal with all fried rice, general tsao's chicken, and spicy chili chicken. The fried rice is good, general tsao's chicken is more like Orange chicken, and spicy chili chicken is excellent. I'd go back just for the soup! Next time I'd also like to try their egg rolls and teriyaki chicken; both looked really good. I'll definitely be returning! read more

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Really glad to find a good spot that is a fast food Chinese food location. The food is good and the variety is as expected. You get what you pay for. read more

Magic Dragon is basically a 1 star version of Panda Express. Serving fast-food style Americanized Chinese food, Magic Dragon really falls short in all area. The quality was lacking (my honey sesame chicken was basically 1/4 chicken, 3/4 coating and goop), flavors were off (even for americanized chinese everything tasted sour, fishy or overly sweet), and the selection was much smaller than offered at panda express. Prices and portions were about equivalent to your typical panda express. Do yourself a favor and go with a more reliable fast-food chinese option (panda express). Seriously, Magic Dragon offers the same gimmick but is not done up to par. Parking: Private lot in front of the restaurant is spacious shared with several other places and Walgreen so plenty of spaces. read more

Nice family and great fresh daily food!

I'm a fan of their #1. It's a single entrée, (I liked the tasty "Spicy General Tso's chicken), and a generous portion of rice (your choice of steamed or fried). Don't expect a dirty little hole in the wall waiter-service joint. You're getting deli-style here. Like you'd get at panda Express.. but a tad less clean... and a tad more affordable. :-) read more

When someone first told me about Magic Dragon, I thought it was a joke. The name itself is just too ridiculous to be believable. A Chinese fast food restaurant called Magic Dragon sounds like something out of a sitcom. This one has the added bonus of being located in a relatively new strip mall in the Central District. The space is clean, the steam tray options had good variety, and the lady who worked there was tolerably friendly. I ordered the 2 entree combo which comes with fried rice and chow mein for $7. Huge portions is one of the advertised points of Magic Dragon and I have to agree. That meal could have fed three people. The noodles in the chow mein were overcooked but it was seasoned well. The mongolian beef wasn't the best in texture but the flavors were good. The fried rice is mediocre, I'd ask next time to see if I can substitute more chow mein instead. The General Tso's chicken is nothing to write home about; the pieces of chicken had a nice amount of meat but the coating was so mealy and soft. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here but I am glad I have now satisfied my curiosity about Magic Dragon. read more

I think they're good, fast and easy. Though dont have the girl serve you. She's a little stingy when the guys more of everything. Just wait outside for someone to go in before you and have her serve them and then you get one of the guys. read more

This place is very mediocre. Not anything special. It's kind of small & the amount of choices definitely are dissapointing. Taste of the food is good. Drinks are never included with any of their meals, & what makes it even worse is that the place is expensive. It's kept relatively clean. Located in the heart of the central district. Yup all bad. Can't recommend it. read more

Cafeteria/Deli style Chinese food. Huge portions that taste good at a good price. Can't complain. A-OK read more

Magic Dragon - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Wow, a little gem. I am new to the area and wanted some Chinese. My friend said this place was fast and good. She was right on both counts! The service was friendly and he dished up our take boxes to the brim! I had general tsao and spicy chicken. A little more spice would be nice but good nonetheless. Will definitely be back to try their teriyaki chicken! read more

Magic Dragon - Lots of food! We'll see how it tastes! - Chinese Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I've been going to this place for years. The chow mein w/ orange chicken and general chao is my go to meal.

I love this place, I love their foods. I can't say it's a good customer service, but it's pretty quick and go! And it's not that big like Panda Express, so it's easy to get which one you wanted. And also, don't go in the mornings, because then you'll realize they didn't finish making the meat you wanted to eat, so if I were you, go after like 2 hours when they open the restaurant. read more

Pretty good spot to grab some quick Chinese. The fried rice and chow mein could use some improvement, but the entrees were good and portions generous. It's similar to Panda Express but better in some ways, and their 2 portion plate is about the size of a 3 entree meal at Panda. It isn't anything amazing but I can see how they've expanded to several locations. read more

Very fast service. Walk in walk out. :) Friendly service. They smile the whole time while serving our food. They greet us happily!! Food is good. Good enough for not having time to cook on late evenings. read more

Poor taste. I thought this place was good when I was younger, but now.... its a whole different story. Any other place is better than Magic Dragon read more

Obviously not the best quality, since it's fast food, but the portions are huge! It isn't my favorite Chinese place, but it's quick, easy, and cheap. Good for when you're craving sesame chicken or something but don't feel like going to an actual sit-down restaurant. It's good for what it is, and you get what you pay for. I've only ever gotten takeout, I haven't seen anyone else eating in the restaurant but there are places to sit if you want. read more

Awful! Not even worth the energy it takes to walk into this place. There is really no redeeming qualities to speak of and a one star review is generous. I went here a few weeks ago because there are few options near my work and I needed something quick. Got a value bowl which is basically white or fried rice with your choice of entree. The fried rice tasted old and sour. The entree tasted like salt. Just really gross. Do yourself a favor and head a few blocks up Jackson to Chinatown where you will have far superior options. read more

I thought this was going to be a typical quick serve Chinese food, but I was surprise with how taste the Spicy Chicken and Mongolian Pork was. I wanted more. The best surprise was the Egg Foo Young. It just made my tastebuds happy. I would say come hungry cause they are going to feed you well. read more

Met Jon the manager and he was awesome. They have ready to go meals that are quick and good!! There are so many regulars that come here throughout the week. read more

Make this a must stop every time I'm in Seattle. The food is tasty and fresh and the service is friendly and fast. The general tso's is the best with the right amount of kick and the broccoli beef is juicy and flavorful. Check it out. Good parking too! read more

I work close by the Magic Dragon restaurant and eat lunch there often. I love the food and the service. Stop by and say "Hello" to Jae and his team. You will find the food is excellent and the space is clean. I love the spicy terriaki and "General Taos" chicken. I am proud to say that Jae and staff are friends of mine and they are good people. Vince read more

Sigh. This place is forever tainted for me by my housemate's horrible reaction to eating here. Four of us went for a house dinner; the place is your typical syrofoam cheapo Chinese food place. (Which has its own charms, I'm sure) My friend, not a big fan of decent Chinese food, was traumatized first by the fat content of the meat in her dish, and secondly by a hair found in her food. Whereupon the most frugal person I know proceeded to throw her whole meal away. If shewastes food, you know it's bad! It wasn't good enough to get my repeat business. read more

I've been coming to this restaurant since they opened back in the nineties. Same owner since opening and always give generous portion for its price and food is fresh. Tried their new specialty hot & spicy seafood soup and it was delicious. read more

Place is great have been coming here since i was 12 im 25 now and still coming. Food is always amazing :) . Keep it up Magic Dragon

I have been going here for years and I simply love this place!! The owner knows my order by heart. Definitely the best American Chinese food I've ever been to. Friendly service & they always give you your moneys worth. I go there every time I am in the area. read more

Tried the place a couple of times and was very disappointed with the selection and quality of the food. There was not a lot of variance in the food it was mostly fried, and all of it had that dry chewy texture food gets when it has been left under a heat lamp to long. read more

The food is wonderful and staff are top notch. My expectations were easily met. I look forward to many more visits especially with my family. Also, the owners are really nice people. You feel at home. Keep up the great work! read more

do not eat here!!! i actuall got sick very shortly after eatting here!!! the food is soggy and undercooked flour...omg i dont understand how spots like this have stayed open for so long...the cooks should be fired because that food was terrible!!!! read more