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    The Dragon Room

    4.1 (90 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
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    Caroline M.

    Not what I was hoping for. Very cool atmosphere and menu seemed like it was going to be great. It took a long time to get drinks and appetizers. The appetizers weren't good so we didn't end up ordering entrees.

    Catherine P.

    I am obsessed with the dragon room! From the vibe to the food to the drinks and everything in between it is absolutely fabulous! The service is incredible! It seems very evident that the servers love their job because there doesn't seem to be much server turnaround which makes being a repeat customer that much more fun -- I think that's a testament to the management & manager, Monica! I'm always so impressed with The Dragon Room and would highly recommend!!

    La F.

    Beautiful pop up for valentine's/valentine's! Tue decor was so pretty and crafty! The food and drinks were tasty and inventive! Please stop in and appreciate excellence!

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    Michael S.

    Amazing! Service...perfect amount of time checking on us vs letting us talk and enjoy ourselves, food o ya I want to go back and try everything now! KFC Sando everything I ever wanted in a fried chicken sandwich! Pickles spot on, sauce just right, chicken crunch crunch crunch perfection, the bun was topping on the "cake" it was soft and held up to the sauce and handling of the sandwich without turning to paste, so good I want one right now! Breakfast Bao - crispy pork belly need I say more? It was delicious and so many layers of flavor it has some yummy Japanese egg pancake thing that gave it so much umami flavor I need one every morning going forward. The vegan or vegetarian appetizers sampler was soo good! The pickles, the fried potatoes, the noodles with puréed squash, the green beans with sauce and crunchy bits, the only one we didn't love was the kimchi paste covered pickled radish, the radish was good but the paste was a bit overpowering. My wife got the vegan bao with tofu and let me try a bite it was delicious love the cilantro. She also got the udon noodles with peanut sauce and it was really good. The Japanese ale was also really good and complimented the meal very well. The low light was nice and weather was great so they had the doors open with a slight breeze it was very pleasant unless someone walked by smoking a cigarette but that passed quickly thankfully. Autumn was our server and she had a great smile and knew the menu very well.

    Cristal R.

    I was looking for a great Asian food experience. This place really caught my interest. I was slightly disappointed with the food and service. The food was lacking authenticity, flavor, and freshness. We couldn't figure out what to order so we ordered a plate that had a little of everything, but the flavors weren't there. The dumplings were dipped in a sauce that was so sour we couldn't even eat them (we didn't know they were already dipped, if asked by server we would've asked for the sauce on the side.) The mushrooms didn't taste like freshly sautéed mushrooms at all. The rolls were so greasy. It just tasted like frozen food you would get at a grocery store to warm up. I would recommend for the servers to focus more on giving the customer the best experience they can offer, rather than only taking the order, making sure we don't need napkins, etc. A server should know what is the best selling, most flavorful drink/entree. I feel that we could've had a better experience if drinks/food were recommended to us. Anyway, I was a little sad that our child-less date night was not as good as I had hoped. But the ambience felt great and it's in a good location, I hope they can focus more on certain things.

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    Danielle P.

    I finally got to try the Dragon Room located in the Vista! They are a fusion Asian restaurant. Parking is free on Saturdays on the street if available. They open at 5pm and people where waiting when we arrived. They have a restaurant and cocktail bar. The ambience is inviting, we really loved this new addition to Columbia! The décor is really sexy and fun. All the food and drinks where packed with flavor. Our food was shared between two and it was plenty. Happy hour is between 5-6pm. I will have to go back and try other dishes for sure. Great place for some late night eats. Yes, the food is bit overpriced, but all restaurants have raised their prices. Tip: Treat yourself and enjoy!

    I enjoyed dinner with work associates at the dragon room. We had multiple small plates that were all delicious, my favorite was the lamb dumplings! The pho and the Nasi Lemak were outstanding entrees with tons of robust flavor. They have a diverse cocktail menu with a focus on tiki style cocktails. David behind the bar is absolutely charming and brings a flare and great vibe to the already cool ambiance. The Dragon Room is a great choice for any occasion!

    Courtney K.

    Do not sleep on this place. We went one night on a stopover in Columbia and have been dreaming of going back since. We sat at the bar, had amazing service where our bartender helped us pick drinks based off how we were feeling that day -- and we both were so happy with what we ended up with! Neither of us would have selected the drink we drank if we had just picked. The food was amazing also. Went with a number of small plates to try and share -- this was definitely the way to go. I love a place where a chef team is willing to experiment and try new things -- but also won't put something on the menu until it's perfect. That's exactly what this place is and does. Try everything, listen to your waiters and bartenders, and you won't go home unsatisfied.

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    Da Zhane’ S.

    This was my second time visiting The Dragon Room and sadly I was very disappointed because I brought a friend with me after bragging about my experience the first time. There are a few things that went wrong: 1). The music was SO LOUD that we could barely talk to each other. To the point that others around us were yelling to talk. Great music but didn't go with the vibe of the establishment. 2). The lady that took our order was very nice and helpful but unfortunately it took a very long time for this singular order of BAO BUNS to come out. I would say a good 30-40min on a Wednesday night around 7pm. 3). We ordered the Vegan Breakfast BAO BUNS and it wasn't at all as we expected. The tofu is tasteless, everything was spongy, and for a breakfast flare the mayo was heavy. I took one bite and left right where it was. BUT.... Every single staff member was welcome and willing to assist which is why I give it a 2 out of 5. So if you're looking for a cute, low lit, chill environment with decent music and cute drinks, I would recommend this place. Let me know if this was helpful!

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    Rob D.

    What an incredible meal we had. Great atmosphere and the cocktail menu was huge and had riffs on drinks I've never seen anywhere else. Service was fantastic. We will be back.

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    Rebecca N.

    Drinks were fantastic. The blood orange margarita was phenomenal. Love the vibe and lighting, but can get noisy if it's full. Service was quick and friendly. Lobster rangoon dip appetizer was fantastic. For a main I got the ramen with the tofu that was recommended but I would not recommend this to someone else. It was probably a 2/5 for the ramen - flavor was bland, noodles were grainy and the tofu was wiggly / wet and not a good texture. Would recommend trying something else off the menu next time. Will be back but for the drinks and vibe mainly!

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    Mike R.

    The Korean Meatballs were #goated. I got the Fried Rice w Grilled Chicken too and they just made my tastebuds sing!!!!!!

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    Absolutely fantastic food, service, and atmosphere. You won't find a better eatery anywhere in the downtown area.

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