Dragon Express
1125 W Baseline Rd, Mesa, AZ, 85210
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Address :
1125 W Baseline Rd
Mesa, AZ, 85210 - Phone (480) 755-1888
- Website https://www.dragonexpressaz.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:30 am - 8:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch, Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
Categories
Chinese Cuisine
The popularity of Chinese food in America can be adjudicated by the appearance of China Town in many major cities in the United State of America. The popular trend of ordering or opting for Chinese take away food isn't unknown in America. Chinese take away food comes to rescue when you're too tired from work or too exhausted to cook. No one can resist the temptation of eating spicy noodles, shrimp, chicken, beef or pork cooked in the sweet and spicy sauce. The cooking method of authentic Chinese food is a lot different compared to what is served in America.
Generally, Chinese use dark meat small bones and organs to cook dishes but this changes when you are eating American-Chinese fusion food prepared using white boneless meat cooked with broccoli, carrots and onions. Back in China, the food is less spicy and oily as they favor steaming and braising method for cooking the most popular dishes. So, if you have a taste for authentic Chinese food, then try finding a real Chinese restaurant in the city. You can also try the most popular fusion Chinese food like Pecking Duck, Chicken Feet, Hot Pot, Shrimp Dumpling Soup, Mapo Tofu, Wontons, Chop Suey, Egg Rolls and not to forget Fortune Cookies.
There are not many restaurants in America serving authentic Chinese food. A little research on Restaurant Listings directory can help you locate the best Chinese restaurants in the city. Chinese cuisine is continuously evolving, and you can find a variety of dishes categorized as the food for lactose intolerant, gluten intolerant, vegan, vegetarian, and diabetic friendly. So, if you have a group of friends with different taste patterns, save the hassle and visit the nearest Chinese restaurant in your city.
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J. N.
I love that you can order online through Yelp. These guys are quick and their pad thai is remarkably delicious. I had them deliver twice. It takes about an hour for them to send you the food, though. That's fine with me! I had chicken in mine but realized that I can totally go vegetarian, so I did. The tofu is marinated just right and very tasty. It's not every day that you'd pick out the chicken and toss it to your dog in favor for the tofu bites!
(5)Chris H.
Nom nom nom nom... Oh, what's that? That's the sound of me stuffing my face full of food from Dragon Express. The food here is super fresh, perfectly cook (that zucchini - flawless) and has fabulous flavor! Service was friendly and patient as we hummed and hawed deciding what to order and the food came out fast in under 10 minutes. Couldn't be happier with the experience!
(5)Carlene G.
I love this place! My kids love this place! My friends live this place! Dragon Express the best Chinese food I've had in Arizona. When we lived in Chandler, we ordered from Dragon Express delivery at least once or twice a month. The food was always fresh and delicious. The manager was super sweet and was always the driver when we ordered. Now that we live in Mesa, we are out of their delivery area so we eat in the dining room when we venture over in that area. It's such an awesome feeling being remembered by the staff since visits are few and far between these days. Hot n Sour Soup, Crab Rangoon, Lettuce Wraps, Mongolian Beef.... Honestly, I don't think we've tried one thing that we haven't loved!
(5)Abdullah M.
Can't beat it. After the attempt last night I had to get my fix on. Try it! If not my fav do you. Vegetable delight in spicy garlic sauce, tofu extra crispy and brown rice. BAM! Oh, I finish the dish without taking a pic. I eat here once a week so photo forthcoming. Peace.
(5)Drew S.
I typically eat here once a week with coworkers. We have an hour lunch and easily have time to sit down and relax. The food is fast, delicious, and reasonably priced. The customer service is great and the place is always clean. Great Asian food for a great price.
(5)Mark B.
Man oh man... they deliver, and that's awesome, but I moved and now I'm right outside their delivery range, and that makes me really REALLY sad. They have the best fast asian cuisine I think I've ever had. Their portions are just crazy big for what they charge, and the food is delicious! I go to Dragon Express almost every time I'm craving Chinese food and it's always amazing. I've introduced quite a few friends to Dragon Express and the consensus is the same: YUMMMM!! Can't go wrong with anything here!
(5)Jenna S.
Tried this place for the first time and had the general tso's chicken and beef lo mein. The food itself tasted great and I thought we found a new Chinese take out place. Unfortunately I was extremely sick that night and the next day with food poisoning and my fiancé was as well. The service was very friendly maybe it was just a fluke?
(3)Troy J.
Not your typical greasy spoon Chinese restaurant. Today I ordered delivery from here for the first time. It showed up pretty quickly and was hot and tasty. No complaints here! I will definitely be a return customer.
(5)Gabriella B.
Reasonably priced, delivery was on time, average portions, very minimal veggies taking up space in anything we ordered, the specialty lo mein is the most delicious I've ever had, i will be ordering the lo mein again but the shrimp had no flavor, the orange chicken could have been better, cheaply breaded dry fried chicken in a very basic orange sauce, I would skip it, the fried rice was okay but on the lower end, the crab angels and sauce are definitely good but different and not all the reviews made them out to be, overall it is pretty good place to eat if you know what to order. Chicken and pork lo mein are a good choice.
(4)Annie G.
They keep orders on file with your telephone number which makes it super easy to order and to get your order fast. This is my go-to after a long day and when I'm super hangry. The crab wontons and chicken lettuce wraps have great flavor and I'm basically addicted. So happy I found this place.
(5)Samnith P.
Ordered their orange chicken based on another yelpers review. I wasn't impressed. The orange chicken that came out was not the same orange chicken that I have grown accustomed to. It was sad, in the way that it was over cooked, and way too much flour was used. After taking the first bite, i had hope to have sunken my teeth into what was supposed to be chicken, what i got was just flour. I decided to open a couple more of these "orange chicken balls" up to see if the first was just a fluke. Nope. To my surprise, they were all just like that. What I got was orange flour balls instead of the orange chicken that i had been craving for. I would of been happier going to tsing tsao or golden valley just a couple more blocks down the road.
(2)Vanessa G.
Cons - Not spice, there was no range.. AND NO THAI TEA?! Pros - Food came out fast, the price was great and props on teh taste. I got the Pad Thai and there was enough for me to take some home and enjoy it again. I love Thai left overs. I will definitely be returning!
(4)Paul H.
I tried to order delivery from this place a few weeks ago but unfortunately I was out of their range, which made me sad because I had to eat DQ instead. Anyway, I ate here this week and it was all good. I had the Kung Pao Chicken and Dragon Spring Rolls. After I ate, I met up with some friends for beers. The leftovers were still in my car for quite some time. Thanks to the AZ heat they were still pretty okay when my cousin ate them about 3 hours later. LOL! Anyway, this place was good and fairly priced. I think I'll be back.
(5)beth s.
Thai Basil Fried Rice and Korean Noodle Soup were Fantastic! This was our 3rd time here and it's been consistently yummy! Friendly Staff and fair prices. Love it!
(5)Joe Z.
Hands down the best Chinese food I have ever had in Az try it for yourself great food good service good prices !!!!
(5)B B.
My husband and I have driven past this place for years now. One night we decided to give it a try. Thank goodness we did. Its now one of our favorite places for fresh, fast and flavorful Chinese food. We have ordered from here a lot now. And each and every time they NEVER disappoint. Consistent excellent flavor. Consistent hot food. Nice staff. Fair prices. Extremely fast. Every time we have ordered delivery, they are here super-quick. Highly recommend this place. They do an amazing job!
(5)Alvin Y.
I ordered the chicken egg rolls, potstickers, and spicy Kung pao chicken with lo mein. Everything was delicious, it definitely took care of my Chinese food fix at the moment. The egg rolls again country but I felt it lacked chicken in the pot stickers the flu. Lo mein was all right and the chicken was not half bad as well. i would try again but i don't eat asian foods often
(4)Mike B.
Usually this place is my go to for quick simple Chinese food. I really enjoy the Kung Pao chicken and the girlfriend enjoys the Garlic Beef. The last time we ordered we went through EAT24 app on the smartphone. I ordered mine spicy but it was lacking the spice I thought it should have whereas hers was spicier then normal. I'll continue to order there. I like this place and the prices are good.
(4)Christine L.
Definitely a great place to grab some quick chinese food. Everything is fresh and simply well cooked. You also get a great amount of food for a very decent price. I ordered the sweet and sour shrimp with lo mein and it was simply delicious and has great flavor. I will come again and again whenever I am in the area. The crab Angels were soooo good; that's definitely a must order for everyone. Yummy!
(5)T F.
Been here many times. I would've given four stars but it isn't the same anymore. The portions are smaller, the food isn't prepared the same, and the chicken tastes fake now. The spring rolls are very good. The restaurant, although small, is always clean and has a courteous staff. Very good food six months ago, I hope they return to proper form.
(2)Kari H.
This place is cheap and clean and so so yummy! It's a prefect spot for a quick lunch or dinner or to take all the family. We love the general cho's chicken and the pad Thai and the spring roles best. Everything we have tried has been great tho!
(5)MaryLou D.
I'd been down with a flu bug or something for about a day and a half and had a very delicate tummy. I got out the door so I could go to the Rubber Stamp Show they have here in Mesa twice a year and when the show was over I figured I should get something to eat since I hadn't had anything for 2 days. I searched Yelp for a Jewish delicatessen thinking chicken soup would be the best thing but there wasn't anything close. I tried searching different categories including soup and wasn't satisfied with what I saw. Then I thought, well what the heck, and started searching for pho places. I think this is one of the places that popped up and since it was a place that I had passed by many times and wanted to try, I decided to stop in here. I told the young man behind the counter that I was interested in soup but I wasn't sure if the choices listed on the menu would be enough food for me and he let me know they have the larger 32 ounce size available so I said that's the ticket and ordered the egg drop soup, after debating between it and the won ton soup. The soup came out fairly quickly and while it was piping hot it was edible pretty quickly. It had good flavor and lots of good egg in it which I figured would give me some nutrition and protein. It wasn't overly salty like so many soups are and I had absolutely no tummy reactions to it later, for which I was very grateful. I felt much better by the time I left and I think it helped me get back on my feet the next day . I found the atmosphere to be very friendly and welcoming and the soup to be good quality. I will definitely be coming back here to try other items that looked good on the menu. Oh, and did I mention the soup was only about five dollars? Score.
(4)MJ B.
We thought we would try another dinner from Dragon Express. This time we ordered sweet & sour chicken and general Tao and crab angels. The order arrived on time but was the only plus about this order. They offer a two entree and side item for $15. But then up charge if you end up ordering fried rice instead of white, plus delivery. In the end it was over $21 but that wasn't the worst, it was a meal mostly of breaded coating and very little chicken. As well the crab angels came with chilly oil sauce instead of the sweet and sour sauce that was asked if included and confirmed. I will not be ordering again and need a good recommendation for a new location.
(3)Amanda P.
One of the few places I can go where I have several items I love. I have tried so much off their menu, love every one of them, so I stand there when I go in, staring at the menu, trying to decide! It's made as you order it, no sitting under heat lamps and not at all greasy.
(5)Anthony D.
Subpar at best. Food is mediocre. The service is good but the food is why I would go.
(2)Dork Q.
I really like this spot. My boyfriend and I get food delivered from here all the time. The food never takes too long to be delivered. They are always friendly, and most importantly the food is delicious:)
(5)Casey C.
Chinese food restaurants are like (insert favorite comparison here). They're everywhere. The ones I tend to remember are those with a "gimmick" of sorts, e.g. fusion-ish/trendy (PF, Pei Wei), or a buffet (Hong Kong Buffet). Dragon Express is not one of those. It's your typical strip mall Chinese restaurant. There is nothing that stands out. Except the food. As is my standard practice, I order the same thing over and over until I get tired of it. I get the Kung Pao chicken here. Very good flavor and nicely spicy enough without having to gulp down water. Which is a bad idea, by the way. I also like that they offer brown rice. My gf orders different items most of the time and what I've sampled from her has been good. They offer a pretty wide variety of dishes to try. Once I'm burned out on KP chicken, I'll have a decision on my hands on what to get next. My only complaint with Dragon Express is the choice of music they play over the speakers. Country music? Really? I'd much prefer to hear Asian sounding Muzak. The place is pretty small and the atmosphere is not fancy but it is clean. You go to the counter, order, pay, and sit down. They'll bring the food to you. They do take out/delivery as well. I've only ever gone on a weeknight so I can't say how busy it gets on the weekends. But there has never been a wait for us. I wouldn't consider this a "date night" place but if you want a good, fast, tasty, Chinese meal without all the frills, this is the place. We usually go 3 times a month.
(4)Kimberly D.
Food was great, and the delivery was quick! We will definitely be ordering from here again.
(5)Josh C.
This is far and away the best Chinese restaurant in the area. We've been coming here for years, and you won't find a better, cleaner or faster Chinese restaurant. The food is always fresh and they only use the best ingredients. It's seems like all of their chicken dishes are made with white meat. Plus, the staff is always friendly. Say hi to Jessi for me. It feels like she is always behind the counter :-)
(5)Hodi S.
Pleasantly surprised once again! Ordered via GruHub at 7:30PM which said to expect delivery by 8:30-8:45PM. What a pleasant surprise to have piping hot, perfectly prepared delivery at 8:08!!! Crunchy food was crunchy, noodles cooked perfectly, vegs fresh & vibrant, proteins tender & succulent!! Why eat anywhere else !!! I've ordered from them numerous times in the past and NEVER BEEN DISAPPOINTED!
(5)Valerie A.
Location isn't super or anything fancy but the inside is clean and appealing. Photos adjacent to the menu helps if your a first time visitor. And food isn't that bad :)
(4)Erica Z.
This place was delicious and I am so glade I found a Chinese place that has great food with good customer service and good prices I will definitely be coming here again this is my new spot for great chinese food try it out its definitely worth it.
(5)Chad T.
Went here for the first time tonight. I have a family of four and we all got an entree along with some egg rolls and Crab Angels. I am really happy with this place the Crab Angels were the best I have ever had. The Egg rolls were fabulous. All of our entrees were on par with or better than any Chinese food I have eaten in years. I was pleasantly surprised when I arrived to see that it was very clean and they have a window right into the kitchen.
(5)KT M.
One of my most favorite place to buy Chinese food, especially the sweet and sour chicken!
(5)Anthony B.
The best in the neighborhood. The entrées are better than average using all white meat chicken without an up charge. Now the appetizers on the other hand are simply the best I've ever had. I'm addicted to those crab angels!!! Customer service is great too. If they run a little behind they always throw in some free drinks which is very cool.
(5)Jasmin C.
I ordered the teriyaki chicken with beef lo mein and it was amazing. It measured up to some of the best Chinese food I've ever had.
(5)Amber S.
I've only ever ordered delivery and the food has been pretty good. The orange chicken was soggy, but it had been steaming in a styrofoam box for the duration of the delivery. I suggest ordering non breaded items for delivery. The food always arrives hot though!! Delivery time is average to long.
(4)MJ L.
My favorite Chinese restaurant in the valley. Their honey walnut shrimp is the best. I order or at least once a month. A little pricey but this isn't your standard Chinese restaurant that you usually order take out from. It's a little more upscale but definitely worth it.
(5)Olivera D.
We ordered delivery and they were here within 20 min. You definitely get your money's worth-- big portions, the food is fresh and it is delicious! A+
(5)Pedro P.
The price is right not to mention the taste of there meals. I have been here for 4 times with my wife. If u want a different taste of ur regular panda express craving u have to come here. The place is always clean and gives u an assurance that u won't be getting a stomach ache when ur done with ur meal. The last 4 times that I have here I am never dispointed thanks this place I can kill my Chinese food cravings with having to go to a fast food place.
(4)Marie G.
Love this little place...the people r very friendly and professional and the food is quite good. The lettuce wraps r better than P.F's.....chicken, all white and lots of earthy minced mushrooms (which I love). It's an appetizer but, the portion is entree size. Egg drop is can't miss and every time I pick up they always offer a beverage. Like I said, nice people. Can't speak for their delivery as I always pick mine up.oh...forgot to mention, it's always spotless which for me is important!!
(4)Tarrah C.
Went back today......ordered chicken moo goo gai pan, ah-MAZE-ing!!!! I am hence upgrading my review to 5 stars, because, YUM! (I have never had such fresh and perfectly cooked veggies from a Chinese restaurant....and WOW, that wine sauce was SOOOOOO GOOD!!) oh, and service was much better today :)
(5)April R.
I used to come here often back in 2008-2009 when I was in beauty school since both buildings are in the same plaza. I decided to stop by after work today for a quick appetizer and it was just as yummy if not yummier than I remember! I ordered the lettuce wraps, and for $5.99+ tax, I was super impressed by not only the taste but the amount of food! This is basically enough food for 2 people to share and not have to order anything else! I feel like I got almost half a lettuce! ;) I ended up eating about 5 wraps, and my brother still had another 3, and I still have lots of the chicken mix to take to work tomorrow for lunch but just need my own lettuce! I will definitely be coming back more often for more lettuce wraps, and also to try other things on their menu!
(5)Tawnie O.
Really yummy place! I'd order from here again. I got the broccoli in garlic sauce, it was spicy but delicious. I also got the Thai basil fried rice and it was great! I wish they had more vegetarian options and that's why I am giving 3 stars.
(3)Ana S.
This place has the best Chinese food EVER! Everything I have tried here has been amazing and delicious. They have the best crab angels (and I've had a lot!) and lo mein I've ever had. Their selection of entrees and appetizers is great and the staff is super friendly! Don't pass this place up!
(5)Star M.
The beef skewers were charred and fatty and the "chicken" egg rolls had very little chicken in them if any at all, they were mainly stuffed with cabbage. Won't be going back.
(2)Carlin S.
Excellent food. Fast service. Great lunch specials. I decided to try something new and got the sesame chicken.
(5)Fran D.
Place was clean staff was very friendly. I didn't find the food was that great had hot and sour soup and Mongolian beef. Soup was okay beef dish, the meat was big chunks and dry with not much flavor. Order was to go was nice they give you a free drink while waiting but was surprised the rice amount was more than double of the amount of meat. Angel wings were good.
(3)Stephanie Z.
My boyfriend and I ordered take out tonight. When the delivery guy showed up the stereo in his car was so loud. He didn't even bother to turn it down when he came up to the door to deliver our food. I got the dragon wonton soup and veggies with brown rice. And my boyfriend got the Asian curry chicken. The food was just alright. Could have been better but I've also had worse.
(4)Jessica S.
Really good chinese food...best place in the area for chinese delivery. The delivery times could be faster though.
(4)Tricia S.
I saw the reviews on Yelp and was looking for good food at reasonable prices. My friend and I had never been to Dragon Express and I have to say was I very impressed withe the service and extremely delighted with meal. Wait staff was friendly, courteous and very accommodating. Interior was clean and loved the overall atmosphere. We tried 6 different dishes and I have to say it was by far some of the best Asian cooking I've had in a while. Especially the Wonton soup and Crab Angels.....delicious! This is my new favorite! Will definitely be going back!
(4)Candace R.
I have been dying for a good place that delivers that isn't pizza, and DE didn't disappoint! I gave them a call to see if I was in their delivery boundaries, and luckily I was, and I had a few people over so we ordered kung pao, chicken teriyaki, lo mein, fried rice, and pad thai. They said it would take about an hour, and I believe the food arrived in about 50 minutes. It was bagged up nicely and the gent who dropped it off was very polite. I was really surprised at the amount of food and the quality just opening all of the boxes, and I was very glad that everything tasted so good :) I tried them again for delivery two nights ago and got orange chicken, brown rice, and pot stickers, all of which were delicious. Will definitely recommend.
(4)JC R.
We came about this place after a yelp search for some nearby Chinese food. What we have tried so far has been very good! I am a fan of PeiWei Kung Pao and the. Kung Pao here was fantastic. The hot and sour soup also great. So far we've had the Mongolian Beef, Sweet and Sour Chicken, Thai Basil Fried Rice, Hot and Sour Soup, Kung Pao chicken and of the kids Teriyaki Chicken. We've got a pretty picky kid. She makes eating out miserable sometimes and she loved the kids Teriyaki and even gave the Sweet and Sour a thumbs up. So happy to have found this place. Only downside....we live 12 miles away.
(4)Dustin M.
My wife called this place for us to pick up lunch. They kept arguing with her and told her that we are too far away. My wife kept telling the server that we wanted to PICK UP! As in, "We will drive to the restaurant and pick up the food!" But they kept arguing and told her that they wouldn't serve us because we are just too far away. Yeah... 20 minutes away... Too far. Worst. Service. Ever.
(1)Johnny S.
Yelp reviewers save the day once again with this Chinese delivery gem!! Best damn crab puffs I've had in a long time! This place has quality food, made fresh and they actually care about the presentation! I didn't think Chinese delivery like this existed. No more ordering from the other guys! General Tso's chicken on fried rice was awesome. Next time ill ask them to make it extra spicy because it wasn't very spicy or hot at all. Nonetheless it was freshly cooked and still crispy unlike every other time I've ordered delivery from the other guys. Mongolian Beef on fried rice was good as well. The meat didn't taste like it had been sitting around in sauce for several hours like most Chinese fast food. The even have great service and fast delivery! The guy who takes my order calls me, 'sir.' I like this place!
(4)Heidi J.
Just happened to be driving by and thought is stop for lunch. Got the Kung Pao chicken and asked them for extra spicy. Amazing!!!! So good and my mouth is on fire!!! Will definitely be coming back.
(5)Derek S.
I don't normally write a review but this place is amazing. I got the lettuce wrap and it was better than P.F. Chang's and it's way cheaper. My wife got the Lo Mein which was way good. We got so much food we could have shared one item.
(5)Tina M.
Love, love this place. Friendly staff, great food, reasonable prices. The Thai Basil Fried Rice, chicken lo mein and chicken egg roll can't be beat. My favorite Chinese place.
(5)Dean M.
Great food and super nice staff!! Dining room is modern looking, and very clean. I eat here often.
(5)Mark V.
My friend and I were craving carry out Chinese food and ran into this place on the way home. This place is "VERY CLEAN" and the workers are very nice. I informed the cashier that this was my first time here. She was very helpful pointing out the different menu options. They have a great lunch offer or you can order the dinner size portions. I ordered the Pad Thai, Mongolian Beef and Kung Pao. The egg roll that came with the meal is nothing special. I actually didn't finish it. It was a cabbage roll and very bland. The rest of the meal was great. I did like the option of getting brown rice with no added charge. I also liked that the chicken is all "white" meat...no dark meat used. I will definitely come back.
(4)Keith K.
I read through the reviews before my wife and I decided to have dinner here. Let me say all of the great reviews were spot on! Awesome fresh food done right! Not one thing we tasted could I have wanted to be better than it already was! Portions are pretty large and the pricing is great as well. Very clean place too. The service was excelent as well. We will absolutely be back!
(5)Rachel D.
My girl friend ordered the Twice Cooked Pork and I had the Moo Goo Gai Pan and both were super scrumptious! We also shared Edamame and Crispy Potstickers as appetizers. They were out very quick and everything was tasty. The atmosphere was also nice. I would come back for sure!
(5)Rachael A.
Love Dragon Express! Superb service, clean restaurant and delicious food that never disappoints! Bonus that it's very close to our house. My kids get the teriyaki chicken and orange chicken and love it. I usually get the ginger chicken w/ broccoli and have tried the general tsao's chicken which are great every time! Hubby gets the edamame and either shrimp w/ lobster sauce or dragon wonton soup. He's never left hungry or disappointed!
(5)Heather D.
Good fresh fast. just don't get the beef skewers mostly fat other than that everything I've ordered is really good. People r really nice
(5)Joel B.
it was good food but the pics are not exactly what is expected the fried rise looks nothing like the one they present on the pics
(2)Annessa R.
Best Chinese delivery I've ever had! Normally, I'm scared to order from Chinese take-out places because they can be kind of sketchy, but since I read so many good reviews of this place on here I decided to take a chance. Took less than a half an hour from the time of delivery to get to my house (27 minutes total!). I ordered online which I had never done before and it was extremely convenient. I got the dragon rolls, shrimp lo mein, shrimp fried rice, and a raspberry mango cheesecake. The portions at this place are HUGE! I ordered two days ago and I still have leftovers. The raspberry mango cheesecake is very unique and original and I loved it because raspberry and mango are my two favorite fruits! The shrimp lo mein is good, but after eating it for three days straight I'm kind of getting sick of it. The shrimp fried rice is probably my favorite main dish, and the dragon rolls are really good, too. The shrimp dishes come with A LOT of shrimp. Definitely worth your money! I will be ordering from Dragon Express the next time I want Chinese takeout and look forward to trying many more things from this place.
(5)Daryl L.
Ate here several months ago and thought the food was just OK. Granted, I do not need to eat a lot of food, but I thought the portion sizes were too small. Much better Chinese restaurants in the immediate area. Maybe on a second visit my experience would be better.
(2)Krista S.
Ordered delivery from this place tonight. It took over 90 minutes (estimated 45-60). The food wasn't hot, the rice was just blah, they didn't bring our eggrolls. So - on their delivery service NO stars - on the food itself - hard to tell honestly - it didn't seem to be what we ordered as was described on the online menu. Maybe they were just having a bad night but it'll be a while before we try again.
(2)Nicole G.
The food here was good and fresh. Also the restaurant was very clean! Employees were friendly. We would return.
(5)Daisy S.
The food is great. I've only ever gotten delivery from them, but it's always quick and super hot when I get it. The prices are really decent and their delivery staff is very friendly. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone. :) The pepper steak is delicious!
(5)April S.
We got hunan chicken extra spicy, thai basil beef, side of fried rice and crispy potstickers. All awesome but i think they put too much oil in the fried rice personally. igredient were all fresh and veggies still crisp not overcooked. Order got here within half an hour and they do have a $2 delivery fee which is nothing compared to other people's $3. will definitely ordr here again.
(4)Babydoll H.
My hubs and I LOVE this place! We drove all the way from Maricopa just to eat here yesterday and the food was, and always is, Amazing! The staff is super nice and they give you some watermelon with your fortune cookie at the end. We will be going there every other week to get a different dish everytime. I am going to be trying the spiciest dishes near the end of my pregnancy to hopefully get the baby going.. can't wait!! Love Dragon Express! :)
(5)Zach B.
Food is decent, glad they deliver, however... rice is down right awful. I've ordered from this place a few times and each time I've ran into really really really undercooked / dry rice. The food itself wasnt bad but this is chinese food, so you know, bad rice is a deal breaker... plus I'm asian so poorly made rice is sort of big deal :). i almost wonder if the rice is some sort of instant rice or something but it is definitely not fresh or quality.
(2)Rob H.
If you're in the Mesa area and looking for an affordable, but high quality Chinese take out, delivery, or casual dine-in, I highly recommend checking out Dragon Express! Their menu features all your Oriental favorites, and maybe a few entrees you've yet to try! The veggies definitely seem "cut today" fresh, and all the rice types I tried were cooked to perfection. There are some unconventional twists on old favorites as well-- the General Tso's for example, has little caramelized orange peel slices which, while surprising and very strong in flavor, were a pleasant addition. There are also some non-Chinese options, such as the Raspberry Mango Cheesecake dessert. From what I was told by my partner, it was stellar, but she didn't give me a chance to taste it! Although prices are almost entirely under $10 per entree, I would happily pay at least 12.00 for a plate of food of this quality- and the portion sizes are easily share-able, or if you're inclined to leftovers, would make 3 modest sized lunches! The dining room and restroom is clean, tasteful, and pleasantly lighted, so a sit-in lunch or dinner would be very enjoyable, though delivery and take-out are also great options. Try it!
(5)Monica D.
I believe you should always give something a second chance, and I am so glad I decided to give Dragon Exrpress one! I couldn't stop thinking about those perfect crab angels so I called up and ordered those creamy appetizers plus the kung pao again (Monica likes her chicken spicy). I was crossing my fingers. Turns out I must have gotten the wrong order last time I ate there. This time the kung pao tasted like it was supposed to. It had some heat, not sweet. So I'm changing my rating to 4 stars. I plan on ordering take out from them again.
(4)Kirsten P.
This place cannot disappoint! Their portions are HUGE, my husband and teen son can share one meal. Everything on the menu is great, the service is fast, and the staff is very nice.
(4)Brenna C.
I have to say that I'm usually not a fan of take-out Chinese food (It all tastes like greasy crap in my opinion)...unless however we're talking about Thai. Gotta love Thai! So anyways, my husband and I have pretty much tried all of the Chinese delivery places in our delivery zone (mostly to prove to him that they all suck)...that is until we came across this little gem last night. As a health conscience person, I try not to order greasy crap when I can avoid it, so I was pleasantly surprised with what we got. The food arrived quickly (45 minutes) and we had no problems/issues ordering through the Grub Hub site. We ordered Hot & Sour Soup, Ginger Chicken & Broccoli, Chicken Lo Mein, and Orange Peel Chicken. The Hot & Sour Soup as one reviewer put it left little to be desired. It was pretty bland and not at all spicy. The Lo Mein wasn't very greasy which I liked, the Orange Peel Chicken was flavorful, but heavy on the breading. Not something I'd eat again, and the Ginger Chicken was awesome! I requested that they add mushrooms and make it spicy and it was perfect. Light and flavorful. I got the fried rice instead of the white (I know, I know...but it's sooo much better) and it was very good! Didn't even need any soy sauce and wasn't dripping in oil. This will be our go-to Chinese food place from now on and have already recommended it. Seriously, before you try yet another so-so place, give this one a try. Hopefully you'll be as impressed as we were!
(4)Kristen L.
Sometimes you get really lucky trying that little hole in the wall place. My pad Thai is delicious, and Andy has the General Tso 's chicken. Yummy.
(5)Brittanie M.
I have been craving Chinese for a long time and Yelp directed me towards this place. The interior is very bright and clean and the small staff all seemed friendly enough. I got an entree of sweet and sour chicken with lo mein (an extra $1 if you want that instead of rice) for under $9. I also got a side of crab angels/ragoons/puffs (5 for under $4). The lo mein was very thick and a lot was stuffed in the box. The chicken was breaded and fluffy, with plenty of S&S sauce. There was also a few vegetables thrown in (but not a TON to take up space which is a definite bonus for me). The ragoons were a good size and the stuffing was very flavourful - cheese, chives and (what I assume is) fake crab balanced just right not to overpower each other in the flavour department. It seems a little more Panda Express than I was hoping for when I went searching Yelp, though it wasn't set up like Panda where the food's been sitting out for who knows how long so that's definitely a bonus; everything seemed really fresh. The food itself was pretty good but, again, pretty standard for a Chinese fast food place. I'll just have to keep looking for a less Westernized non-buffet Chinese food restaurant around these parts.
(3)Katheryn M.
This is our favorite Chinese restaurant. The service is fantastic and the food is always delicious. The moo goo gai pan is my favorite!
(5)J. N.
I love that you can order online through Yelp. These guys are quick and their pad thai is remarkably delicious. I had them deliver twice. It takes about an hour for them to send you the food, though. That's fine with me! I had chicken in mine but realized that I can totally go vegetarian, so I did. The tofu is marinated just right and very tasty. It's not every day that you'd pick out the chicken and toss it to your dog in favor for the tofu bites!
(5)Chris H.
Nom nom nom nom... Oh, what's that? That's the sound of me stuffing my face full of food from Dragon Express. The food here is super fresh, perfectly cook (that zucchini - flawless) and has fabulous flavor! Service was friendly and patient as we hummed and hawed deciding what to order and the food came out fast in under 10 minutes. Couldn't be happier with the experience!
(5)Carlene G.
I love this place! My kids love this place! My friends live this place! Dragon Express the best Chinese food I've had in Arizona. When we lived in Chandler, we ordered from Dragon Express delivery at least once or twice a month. The food was always fresh and delicious. The manager was super sweet and was always the driver when we ordered. Now that we live in Mesa, we are out of their delivery area so we eat in the dining room when we venture over in that area. It's such an awesome feeling being remembered by the staff since visits are few and far between these days. Hot n Sour Soup, Crab Rangoon, Lettuce Wraps, Mongolian Beef.... Honestly, I don't think we've tried one thing that we haven't loved!
(5)Abdullah M.
Can't beat it. After the attempt last night I had to get my fix on. Try it! If not my fav do you. Vegetable delight in spicy garlic sauce, tofu extra crispy and brown rice. BAM! Oh, I finish the dish without taking a pic. I eat here once a week so photo forthcoming. Peace.
(5)Mark B.
Man oh man... they deliver, and that's awesome, but I moved and now I'm right outside their delivery range, and that makes me really REALLY sad. They have the best fast asian cuisine I think I've ever had. Their portions are just crazy big for what they charge, and the food is delicious! I go to Dragon Express almost every time I'm craving Chinese food and it's always amazing. I've introduced quite a few friends to Dragon Express and the consensus is the same: YUMMMM!! Can't go wrong with anything here!
(5)Jenna S.
Tried this place for the first time and had the general tso's chicken and beef lo mein. The food itself tasted great and I thought we found a new Chinese take out place. Unfortunately I was extremely sick that night and the next day with food poisoning and my fiancé was as well. The service was very friendly maybe it was just a fluke?
(3)Troy J.
Not your typical greasy spoon Chinese restaurant. Today I ordered delivery from here for the first time. It showed up pretty quickly and was hot and tasty. No complaints here! I will definitely be a return customer.
(5)Drew S.
I typically eat here once a week with coworkers. We have an hour lunch and easily have time to sit down and relax. The food is fast, delicious, and reasonably priced. The customer service is great and the place is always clean. Great Asian food for a great price.
(5)Annie G.
They keep orders on file with your telephone number which makes it super easy to order and to get your order fast. This is my go-to after a long day and when I'm super hangry. The crab wontons and chicken lettuce wraps have great flavor and I'm basically addicted. So happy I found this place.
(5)Vanessa G.
Cons - Not spice, there was no range.. AND NO THAI TEA?! Pros - Food came out fast, the price was great and props on teh taste. I got the Pad Thai and there was enough for me to take some home and enjoy it again. I love Thai left overs. I will definitely be returning!
(4)Samnith P.
Ordered their orange chicken based on another yelpers review. I wasn't impressed. The orange chicken that came out was not the same orange chicken that I have grown accustomed to. It was sad, in the way that it was over cooked, and way too much flour was used. After taking the first bite, i had hope to have sunken my teeth into what was supposed to be chicken, what i got was just flour. I decided to open a couple more of these "orange chicken balls" up to see if the first was just a fluke. Nope. To my surprise, they were all just like that. What I got was orange flour balls instead of the orange chicken that i had been craving for. I would of been happier going to tsing tsao or golden valley just a couple more blocks down the road.
(2)Paul H.
I tried to order delivery from this place a few weeks ago but unfortunately I was out of their range, which made me sad because I had to eat DQ instead. Anyway, I ate here this week and it was all good. I had the Kung Pao Chicken and Dragon Spring Rolls. After I ate, I met up with some friends for beers. The leftovers were still in my car for quite some time. Thanks to the AZ heat they were still pretty okay when my cousin ate them about 3 hours later. LOL! Anyway, this place was good and fairly priced. I think I'll be back.
(5)beth s.
Thai Basil Fried Rice and Korean Noodle Soup were Fantastic! This was our 3rd time here and it's been consistently yummy! Friendly Staff and fair prices. Love it!
(5)B B.
My husband and I have driven past this place for years now. One night we decided to give it a try. Thank goodness we did. Its now one of our favorite places for fresh, fast and flavorful Chinese food. We have ordered from here a lot now. And each and every time they NEVER disappoint. Consistent excellent flavor. Consistent hot food. Nice staff. Fair prices. Extremely fast. Every time we have ordered delivery, they are here super-quick. Highly recommend this place. They do an amazing job!
(5)Alvin Y.
I ordered the chicken egg rolls, potstickers, and spicy Kung pao chicken with lo mein. Everything was delicious, it definitely took care of my Chinese food fix at the moment. The egg rolls again country but I felt it lacked chicken in the pot stickers the flu. Lo mein was all right and the chicken was not half bad as well. i would try again but i don't eat asian foods often
(4)Christine L.
Definitely a great place to grab some quick chinese food. Everything is fresh and simply well cooked. You also get a great amount of food for a very decent price. I ordered the sweet and sour shrimp with lo mein and it was simply delicious and has great flavor. I will come again and again whenever I am in the area. The crab Angels were soooo good; that's definitely a must order for everyone. Yummy!
(5)T F.
Been here many times. I would've given four stars but it isn't the same anymore. The portions are smaller, the food isn't prepared the same, and the chicken tastes fake now. The spring rolls are very good. The restaurant, although small, is always clean and has a courteous staff. Very good food six months ago, I hope they return to proper form.
(2)MaryLou D.
I'd been down with a flu bug or something for about a day and a half and had a very delicate tummy. I got out the door so I could go to the Rubber Stamp Show they have here in Mesa twice a year and when the show was over I figured I should get something to eat since I hadn't had anything for 2 days. I searched Yelp for a Jewish delicatessen thinking chicken soup would be the best thing but there wasn't anything close. I tried searching different categories including soup and wasn't satisfied with what I saw. Then I thought, well what the heck, and started searching for pho places. I think this is one of the places that popped up and since it was a place that I had passed by many times and wanted to try, I decided to stop in here. I told the young man behind the counter that I was interested in soup but I wasn't sure if the choices listed on the menu would be enough food for me and he let me know they have the larger 32 ounce size available so I said that's the ticket and ordered the egg drop soup, after debating between it and the won ton soup. The soup came out fairly quickly and while it was piping hot it was edible pretty quickly. It had good flavor and lots of good egg in it which I figured would give me some nutrition and protein. It wasn't overly salty like so many soups are and I had absolutely no tummy reactions to it later, for which I was very grateful. I felt much better by the time I left and I think it helped me get back on my feet the next day . I found the atmosphere to be very friendly and welcoming and the soup to be good quality. I will definitely be coming back here to try other items that looked good on the menu. Oh, and did I mention the soup was only about five dollars? Score.
(4)MJ B.
We thought we would try another dinner from Dragon Express. This time we ordered sweet & sour chicken and general Tao and crab angels. The order arrived on time but was the only plus about this order. They offer a two entree and side item for $15. But then up charge if you end up ordering fried rice instead of white, plus delivery. In the end it was over $21 but that wasn't the worst, it was a meal mostly of breaded coating and very little chicken. As well the crab angels came with chilly oil sauce instead of the sweet and sour sauce that was asked if included and confirmed. I will not be ordering again and need a good recommendation for a new location.
(3)Anthony D.
Subpar at best. Food is mediocre. The service is good but the food is why I would go.
(2)Casey C.
Chinese food restaurants are like (insert favorite comparison here). They're everywhere. The ones I tend to remember are those with a "gimmick" of sorts, e.g. fusion-ish/trendy (PF, Pei Wei), or a buffet (Hong Kong Buffet). Dragon Express is not one of those. It's your typical strip mall Chinese restaurant. There is nothing that stands out. Except the food. As is my standard practice, I order the same thing over and over until I get tired of it. I get the Kung Pao chicken here. Very good flavor and nicely spicy enough without having to gulp down water. Which is a bad idea, by the way. I also like that they offer brown rice. My gf orders different items most of the time and what I've sampled from her has been good. They offer a pretty wide variety of dishes to try. Once I'm burned out on KP chicken, I'll have a decision on my hands on what to get next. My only complaint with Dragon Express is the choice of music they play over the speakers. Country music? Really? I'd much prefer to hear Asian sounding Muzak. The place is pretty small and the atmosphere is not fancy but it is clean. You go to the counter, order, pay, and sit down. They'll bring the food to you. They do take out/delivery as well. I've only ever gone on a weeknight so I can't say how busy it gets on the weekends. But there has never been a wait for us. I wouldn't consider this a "date night" place but if you want a good, fast, tasty, Chinese meal without all the frills, this is the place. We usually go 3 times a month.
(4)Kimberly D.
Food was great, and the delivery was quick! We will definitely be ordering from here again.
(5)Valerie A.
Location isn't super or anything fancy but the inside is clean and appealing. Photos adjacent to the menu helps if your a first time visitor. And food isn't that bad :)
(4)Chad T.
Went here for the first time tonight. I have a family of four and we all got an entree along with some egg rolls and Crab Angels. I am really happy with this place the Crab Angels were the best I have ever had. The Egg rolls were fabulous. All of our entrees were on par with or better than any Chinese food I have eaten in years. I was pleasantly surprised when I arrived to see that it was very clean and they have a window right into the kitchen.
(5)KT M.
One of my most favorite place to buy Chinese food, especially the sweet and sour chicken!
(5)Jasmin C.
I ordered the teriyaki chicken with beef lo mein and it was amazing. It measured up to some of the best Chinese food I've ever had.
(5)MJ L.
My favorite Chinese restaurant in the valley. Their honey walnut shrimp is the best. I order or at least once a month. A little pricey but this isn't your standard Chinese restaurant that you usually order take out from. It's a little more upscale but definitely worth it.
(5)Pedro P.
The price is right not to mention the taste of there meals. I have been here for 4 times with my wife. If u want a different taste of ur regular panda express craving u have to come here. The place is always clean and gives u an assurance that u won't be getting a stomach ache when ur done with ur meal. The last 4 times that I have here I am never dispointed thanks this place I can kill my Chinese food cravings with having to go to a fast food place.
(4)Gabriella B.
Reasonably priced, delivery was on time, average portions, very minimal veggies taking up space in anything we ordered, the specialty lo mein is the most delicious I've ever had, i will be ordering the lo mein again but the shrimp had no flavor, the orange chicken could have been better, cheaply breaded dry fried chicken in a very basic orange sauce, I would skip it, the fried rice was okay but on the lower end, the crab angels and sauce are definitely good but different and not all the reviews made them out to be, overall it is pretty good place to eat if you know what to order. Chicken and pork lo mein are a good choice.
(4)Joe Z.
Hands down the best Chinese food I have ever had in Az try it for yourself great food good service good prices !!!!
(5)Mike B.
Usually this place is my go to for quick simple Chinese food. I really enjoy the Kung Pao chicken and the girlfriend enjoys the Garlic Beef. The last time we ordered we went through EAT24 app on the smartphone. I ordered mine spicy but it was lacking the spice I thought it should have whereas hers was spicier then normal. I'll continue to order there. I like this place and the prices are good.
(4)Kari H.
This place is cheap and clean and so so yummy! It's a prefect spot for a quick lunch or dinner or to take all the family. We love the general cho's chicken and the pad Thai and the spring roles best. Everything we have tried has been great tho!
(5)Amanda P.
One of the few places I can go where I have several items I love. I have tried so much off their menu, love every one of them, so I stand there when I go in, staring at the menu, trying to decide! It's made as you order it, no sitting under heat lamps and not at all greasy.
(5)Dork Q.
I really like this spot. My boyfriend and I get food delivered from here all the time. The food never takes too long to be delivered. They are always friendly, and most importantly the food is delicious:)
(5)Josh C.
This is far and away the best Chinese restaurant in the area. We've been coming here for years, and you won't find a better, cleaner or faster Chinese restaurant. The food is always fresh and they only use the best ingredients. It's seems like all of their chicken dishes are made with white meat. Plus, the staff is always friendly. Say hi to Jessi for me. It feels like she is always behind the counter :-)
(5)Hodi S.
Pleasantly surprised once again! Ordered via GruHub at 7:30PM which said to expect delivery by 8:30-8:45PM. What a pleasant surprise to have piping hot, perfectly prepared delivery at 8:08!!! Crunchy food was crunchy, noodles cooked perfectly, vegs fresh & vibrant, proteins tender & succulent!! Why eat anywhere else !!! I've ordered from them numerous times in the past and NEVER BEEN DISAPPOINTED!
(5)Erica Z.
This place was delicious and I am so glade I found a Chinese place that has great food with good customer service and good prices I will definitely be coming here again this is my new spot for great chinese food try it out its definitely worth it.
(5)Anthony B.
The best in the neighborhood. The entrées are better than average using all white meat chicken without an up charge. Now the appetizers on the other hand are simply the best I've ever had. I'm addicted to those crab angels!!! Customer service is great too. If they run a little behind they always throw in some free drinks which is very cool.
(5)Amber S.
I've only ever ordered delivery and the food has been pretty good. The orange chicken was soggy, but it had been steaming in a styrofoam box for the duration of the delivery. I suggest ordering non breaded items for delivery. The food always arrives hot though!! Delivery time is average to long.
(4)Olivera D.
We ordered delivery and they were here within 20 min. You definitely get your money's worth-- big portions, the food is fresh and it is delicious! A+
(5)Marie G.
Love this little place...the people r very friendly and professional and the food is quite good. The lettuce wraps r better than P.F's.....chicken, all white and lots of earthy minced mushrooms (which I love). It's an appetizer but, the portion is entree size. Egg drop is can't miss and every time I pick up they always offer a beverage. Like I said, nice people. Can't speak for their delivery as I always pick mine up.oh...forgot to mention, it's always spotless which for me is important!!
(4)Tarrah C.
Went back today......ordered chicken moo goo gai pan, ah-MAZE-ing!!!! I am hence upgrading my review to 5 stars, because, YUM! (I have never had such fresh and perfectly cooked veggies from a Chinese restaurant....and WOW, that wine sauce was SOOOOOO GOOD!!) oh, and service was much better today :)
(5)April R.
I used to come here often back in 2008-2009 when I was in beauty school since both buildings are in the same plaza. I decided to stop by after work today for a quick appetizer and it was just as yummy if not yummier than I remember! I ordered the lettuce wraps, and for $5.99+ tax, I was super impressed by not only the taste but the amount of food! This is basically enough food for 2 people to share and not have to order anything else! I feel like I got almost half a lettuce! ;) I ended up eating about 5 wraps, and my brother still had another 3, and I still have lots of the chicken mix to take to work tomorrow for lunch but just need my own lettuce! I will definitely be coming back more often for more lettuce wraps, and also to try other things on their menu!
(5)Tawnie O.
Really yummy place! I'd order from here again. I got the broccoli in garlic sauce, it was spicy but delicious. I also got the Thai basil fried rice and it was great! I wish they had more vegetarian options and that's why I am giving 3 stars.
(3)Ana S.
This place has the best Chinese food EVER! Everything I have tried here has been amazing and delicious. They have the best crab angels (and I've had a lot!) and lo mein I've ever had. Their selection of entrees and appetizers is great and the staff is super friendly! Don't pass this place up!
(5)Star M.
The beef skewers were charred and fatty and the "chicken" egg rolls had very little chicken in them if any at all, they were mainly stuffed with cabbage. Won't be going back.
(2)Carlin S.
Excellent food. Fast service. Great lunch specials. I decided to try something new and got the sesame chicken.
(5)Fran D.
Place was clean staff was very friendly. I didn't find the food was that great had hot and sour soup and Mongolian beef. Soup was okay beef dish, the meat was big chunks and dry with not much flavor. Order was to go was nice they give you a free drink while waiting but was surprised the rice amount was more than double of the amount of meat. Angel wings were good.
(3)Stephanie Z.
My boyfriend and I ordered take out tonight. When the delivery guy showed up the stereo in his car was so loud. He didn't even bother to turn it down when he came up to the door to deliver our food. I got the dragon wonton soup and veggies with brown rice. And my boyfriend got the Asian curry chicken. The food was just alright. Could have been better but I've also had worse.
(4)Jessica S.
Really good chinese food...best place in the area for chinese delivery. The delivery times could be faster though.
(4)Tricia S.
I saw the reviews on Yelp and was looking for good food at reasonable prices. My friend and I had never been to Dragon Express and I have to say was I very impressed withe the service and extremely delighted with meal. Wait staff was friendly, courteous and very accommodating. Interior was clean and loved the overall atmosphere. We tried 6 different dishes and I have to say it was by far some of the best Asian cooking I've had in a while. Especially the Wonton soup and Crab Angels.....delicious! This is my new favorite! Will definitely be going back!
(4)Candace R.
I have been dying for a good place that delivers that isn't pizza, and DE didn't disappoint! I gave them a call to see if I was in their delivery boundaries, and luckily I was, and I had a few people over so we ordered kung pao, chicken teriyaki, lo mein, fried rice, and pad thai. They said it would take about an hour, and I believe the food arrived in about 50 minutes. It was bagged up nicely and the gent who dropped it off was very polite. I was really surprised at the amount of food and the quality just opening all of the boxes, and I was very glad that everything tasted so good :) I tried them again for delivery two nights ago and got orange chicken, brown rice, and pot stickers, all of which were delicious. Will definitely recommend.
(4)JC R.
We came about this place after a yelp search for some nearby Chinese food. What we have tried so far has been very good! I am a fan of PeiWei Kung Pao and the. Kung Pao here was fantastic. The hot and sour soup also great. So far we've had the Mongolian Beef, Sweet and Sour Chicken, Thai Basil Fried Rice, Hot and Sour Soup, Kung Pao chicken and of the kids Teriyaki Chicken. We've got a pretty picky kid. She makes eating out miserable sometimes and she loved the kids Teriyaki and even gave the Sweet and Sour a thumbs up. So happy to have found this place. Only downside....we live 12 miles away.
(4)Dustin M.
My wife called this place for us to pick up lunch. They kept arguing with her and told her that we are too far away. My wife kept telling the server that we wanted to PICK UP! As in, "We will drive to the restaurant and pick up the food!" But they kept arguing and told her that they wouldn't serve us because we are just too far away. Yeah... 20 minutes away... Too far. Worst. Service. Ever.
(1)Johnny S.
Yelp reviewers save the day once again with this Chinese delivery gem!! Best damn crab puffs I've had in a long time! This place has quality food, made fresh and they actually care about the presentation! I didn't think Chinese delivery like this existed. No more ordering from the other guys! General Tso's chicken on fried rice was awesome. Next time ill ask them to make it extra spicy because it wasn't very spicy or hot at all. Nonetheless it was freshly cooked and still crispy unlike every other time I've ordered delivery from the other guys. Mongolian Beef on fried rice was good as well. The meat didn't taste like it had been sitting around in sauce for several hours like most Chinese fast food. The even have great service and fast delivery! The guy who takes my order calls me, 'sir.' I like this place!
(4)Heidi J.
Just happened to be driving by and thought is stop for lunch. Got the Kung Pao chicken and asked them for extra spicy. Amazing!!!! So good and my mouth is on fire!!! Will definitely be coming back.
(5)Derek S.
I don't normally write a review but this place is amazing. I got the lettuce wrap and it was better than P.F. Chang's and it's way cheaper. My wife got the Lo Mein which was way good. We got so much food we could have shared one item.
(5)Tina M.
Love, love this place. Friendly staff, great food, reasonable prices. The Thai Basil Fried Rice, chicken lo mein and chicken egg roll can't be beat. My favorite Chinese place.
(5)Dean M.
Great food and super nice staff!! Dining room is modern looking, and very clean. I eat here often.
(5)Mark V.
My friend and I were craving carry out Chinese food and ran into this place on the way home. This place is "VERY CLEAN" and the workers are very nice. I informed the cashier that this was my first time here. She was very helpful pointing out the different menu options. They have a great lunch offer or you can order the dinner size portions. I ordered the Pad Thai, Mongolian Beef and Kung Pao. The egg roll that came with the meal is nothing special. I actually didn't finish it. It was a cabbage roll and very bland. The rest of the meal was great. I did like the option of getting brown rice with no added charge. I also liked that the chicken is all "white" meat...no dark meat used. I will definitely come back.
(4)Keith K.
I read through the reviews before my wife and I decided to have dinner here. Let me say all of the great reviews were spot on! Awesome fresh food done right! Not one thing we tasted could I have wanted to be better than it already was! Portions are pretty large and the pricing is great as well. Very clean place too. The service was excelent as well. We will absolutely be back!
(5)Rachel D.
My girl friend ordered the Twice Cooked Pork and I had the Moo Goo Gai Pan and both were super scrumptious! We also shared Edamame and Crispy Potstickers as appetizers. They were out very quick and everything was tasty. The atmosphere was also nice. I would come back for sure!
(5)Rachael A.
Love Dragon Express! Superb service, clean restaurant and delicious food that never disappoints! Bonus that it's very close to our house. My kids get the teriyaki chicken and orange chicken and love it. I usually get the ginger chicken w/ broccoli and have tried the general tsao's chicken which are great every time! Hubby gets the edamame and either shrimp w/ lobster sauce or dragon wonton soup. He's never left hungry or disappointed!
(5)Heather D.
Good fresh fast. just don't get the beef skewers mostly fat other than that everything I've ordered is really good. People r really nice
(5)Joel B.
it was good food but the pics are not exactly what is expected the fried rise looks nothing like the one they present on the pics
(2)Zach B.
Food is decent, glad they deliver, however... rice is down right awful. I've ordered from this place a few times and each time I've ran into really really really undercooked / dry rice. The food itself wasnt bad but this is chinese food, so you know, bad rice is a deal breaker... plus I'm asian so poorly made rice is sort of big deal :). i almost wonder if the rice is some sort of instant rice or something but it is definitely not fresh or quality.
(2)Annessa R.
Best Chinese delivery I've ever had! Normally, I'm scared to order from Chinese take-out places because they can be kind of sketchy, but since I read so many good reviews of this place on here I decided to take a chance. Took less than a half an hour from the time of delivery to get to my house (27 minutes total!). I ordered online which I had never done before and it was extremely convenient. I got the dragon rolls, shrimp lo mein, shrimp fried rice, and a raspberry mango cheesecake. The portions at this place are HUGE! I ordered two days ago and I still have leftovers. The raspberry mango cheesecake is very unique and original and I loved it because raspberry and mango are my two favorite fruits! The shrimp lo mein is good, but after eating it for three days straight I'm kind of getting sick of it. The shrimp fried rice is probably my favorite main dish, and the dragon rolls are really good, too. The shrimp dishes come with A LOT of shrimp. Definitely worth your money! I will be ordering from Dragon Express the next time I want Chinese takeout and look forward to trying many more things from this place.
(5)Daryl L.
Ate here several months ago and thought the food was just OK. Granted, I do not need to eat a lot of food, but I thought the portion sizes were too small. Much better Chinese restaurants in the immediate area. Maybe on a second visit my experience would be better.
(2)Krista S.
Ordered delivery from this place tonight. It took over 90 minutes (estimated 45-60). The food wasn't hot, the rice was just blah, they didn't bring our eggrolls. So - on their delivery service NO stars - on the food itself - hard to tell honestly - it didn't seem to be what we ordered as was described on the online menu. Maybe they were just having a bad night but it'll be a while before we try again.
(2)Nicole G.
The food here was good and fresh. Also the restaurant was very clean! Employees were friendly. We would return.
(5)Daisy S.
The food is great. I've only ever gotten delivery from them, but it's always quick and super hot when I get it. The prices are really decent and their delivery staff is very friendly. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone. :) The pepper steak is delicious!
(5)April S.
We got hunan chicken extra spicy, thai basil beef, side of fried rice and crispy potstickers. All awesome but i think they put too much oil in the fried rice personally. igredient were all fresh and veggies still crisp not overcooked. Order got here within half an hour and they do have a $2 delivery fee which is nothing compared to other people's $3. will definitely ordr here again.
(4)Babydoll H.
My hubs and I LOVE this place! We drove all the way from Maricopa just to eat here yesterday and the food was, and always is, Amazing! The staff is super nice and they give you some watermelon with your fortune cookie at the end. We will be going there every other week to get a different dish everytime. I am going to be trying the spiciest dishes near the end of my pregnancy to hopefully get the baby going.. can't wait!! Love Dragon Express! :)
(5)Rob H.
If you're in the Mesa area and looking for an affordable, but high quality Chinese take out, delivery, or casual dine-in, I highly recommend checking out Dragon Express! Their menu features all your Oriental favorites, and maybe a few entrees you've yet to try! The veggies definitely seem "cut today" fresh, and all the rice types I tried were cooked to perfection. There are some unconventional twists on old favorites as well-- the General Tso's for example, has little caramelized orange peel slices which, while surprising and very strong in flavor, were a pleasant addition. There are also some non-Chinese options, such as the Raspberry Mango Cheesecake dessert. From what I was told by my partner, it was stellar, but she didn't give me a chance to taste it! Although prices are almost entirely under $10 per entree, I would happily pay at least 12.00 for a plate of food of this quality- and the portion sizes are easily share-able, or if you're inclined to leftovers, would make 3 modest sized lunches! The dining room and restroom is clean, tasteful, and pleasantly lighted, so a sit-in lunch or dinner would be very enjoyable, though delivery and take-out are also great options. Try it!
(5)Monica D.
I believe you should always give something a second chance, and I am so glad I decided to give Dragon Exrpress one! I couldn't stop thinking about those perfect crab angels so I called up and ordered those creamy appetizers plus the kung pao again (Monica likes her chicken spicy). I was crossing my fingers. Turns out I must have gotten the wrong order last time I ate there. This time the kung pao tasted like it was supposed to. It had some heat, not sweet. So I'm changing my rating to 4 stars. I plan on ordering take out from them again.
(4)Kirsten P.
This place cannot disappoint! Their portions are HUGE, my husband and teen son can share one meal. Everything on the menu is great, the service is fast, and the staff is very nice.
(4)Brenna C.
I have to say that I'm usually not a fan of take-out Chinese food (It all tastes like greasy crap in my opinion)...unless however we're talking about Thai. Gotta love Thai! So anyways, my husband and I have pretty much tried all of the Chinese delivery places in our delivery zone (mostly to prove to him that they all suck)...that is until we came across this little gem last night. As a health conscience person, I try not to order greasy crap when I can avoid it, so I was pleasantly surprised with what we got. The food arrived quickly (45 minutes) and we had no problems/issues ordering through the Grub Hub site. We ordered Hot & Sour Soup, Ginger Chicken & Broccoli, Chicken Lo Mein, and Orange Peel Chicken. The Hot & Sour Soup as one reviewer put it left little to be desired. It was pretty bland and not at all spicy. The Lo Mein wasn't very greasy which I liked, the Orange Peel Chicken was flavorful, but heavy on the breading. Not something I'd eat again, and the Ginger Chicken was awesome! I requested that they add mushrooms and make it spicy and it was perfect. Light and flavorful. I got the fried rice instead of the white (I know, I know...but it's sooo much better) and it was very good! Didn't even need any soy sauce and wasn't dripping in oil. This will be our go-to Chinese food place from now on and have already recommended it. Seriously, before you try yet another so-so place, give this one a try. Hopefully you'll be as impressed as we were!
(4)Kristen L.
Sometimes you get really lucky trying that little hole in the wall place. My pad Thai is delicious, and Andy has the General Tso 's chicken. Yummy.
(5)Brittanie M.
I have been craving Chinese for a long time and Yelp directed me towards this place. The interior is very bright and clean and the small staff all seemed friendly enough. I got an entree of sweet and sour chicken with lo mein (an extra $1 if you want that instead of rice) for under $9. I also got a side of crab angels/ragoons/puffs (5 for under $4). The lo mein was very thick and a lot was stuffed in the box. The chicken was breaded and fluffy, with plenty of S&S sauce. There was also a few vegetables thrown in (but not a TON to take up space which is a definite bonus for me). The ragoons were a good size and the stuffing was very flavourful - cheese, chives and (what I assume is) fake crab balanced just right not to overpower each other in the flavour department. It seems a little more Panda Express than I was hoping for when I went searching Yelp, though it wasn't set up like Panda where the food's been sitting out for who knows how long so that's definitely a bonus; everything seemed really fresh. The food itself was pretty good but, again, pretty standard for a Chinese fast food place. I'll just have to keep looking for a less Westernized non-buffet Chinese food restaurant around these parts.
(3)Katheryn M.
This is our favorite Chinese restaurant. The service is fantastic and the food is always delicious. The moo goo gai pan is my favorite!
(5)Jackie K.
Excellent restaurant!! We were looking for a good Chinese place other than your typical 'fast food' Chinese and Dragon Express came up on my Google search, so we thought we'd give it a try. They didn't disappoint! The food was absolutely delicious and they give you enough to take home for leftovers! Their prices are very reasonable and the restaurant is very clean and cozy. We've gone on a week night, as well as on a weekend, and never had to wait more than 10 - 15 minutes for our meal to arrive. Their Orange Peal Chicken & Teriyaki chicken are the best!! If you're ever in the Dobson Ranch area of Mesa and looking for some delicious food, I highly recommend Dragon Express.
(5)Alison B.
This is now my go-to Chinese takeout place. It was Tott's but they relocated too far away from me. I like that all of the chicken dishes at Dragon Express are made with white meat only. I've tried several varieties, all good. I love the lo mein noodles here. I almost always sub noodles for rice. The veggies that come in the main dishes are always fresh and perfectly cooked. The portions are pretty huge. One entree with noodles always last me at least two meals. Service is super fast and the cashiers are always friendly. On the rare occasion that I arrive before my order is ready, they've offered me a fountain drink while I wait, free of charge. My only complaint would be that they close at 9pm on weekends. It's almost always too late when I get my craving for lo mein!
(4)AzIceQueen B.
Decided to try this after stopping in for a menu on my way home from Applebee's a few weeks ago. Took my 2 young daughters ages 6 & 8. The food is delicious. All 3 of us enjoyed our food. We ate in and had plenty to take home for leftovers. I ordered the Hunan Chicken with white rice. Very spicy just the way I like it. Veggies cooked perfectly, still crisp, not mushy at all. Kids Teriyaki chicken and a kids chicken lo mein. I will definitely go back and try other dishes.
(5)Lindsey P.
I love their "white meat only" chicken dishes... they are all good but my favorites are sweet and sour chicken (sauce is mixed on it already) and the hunan chicken. Love, love, love the spring rolls. Great soup as well. Not crazy about the lo mein, and one time (out of about 20) the food just wasn't that great. I still continued to order from them and have been pleased... very pleased! :)
(5)Rebecca O.
Like others said, "typical" Arizona Chinese take out. I do return because the food is good and not covered in sauce and oil like some places, visually appealing. I must say I do LOVE their hot&sour soup. So far I think it's the best I've had. What pisses me off is that tiny spring roll they give you, it's like a slap in the face. The portions are smaller than most places, but quality seems a little higher.
(3)Ed M.
Standard Arizona "Chinese" fare. I ordered takeout from this place and both dishes were soggy and bland. The service was great and the food was ready for pickup within ten minutes, my only problem was that the food wasn't very good.
(2)Christopher L.
I just reviewed Kwan's Sampan, and also just gave it 5 stars, but these places are quite different than each other. Experience fresh, crispy, tasty modern Asian fare at mall food court prices. This is a much more modern take on Chinese/Asian food. If you don't like your food fried, battered, and swimming in a sea of Sweet & Sour sauce, or gravy, then you've hit the jackpot with Dragon Express.
(5)Michael C.
Good overall quality, a nice selection, and they deliver to my office. I tried the crab puffs and the sampler platter for my last order. The egg drop soup is especially good with a side of crispy noodles. You can order via Grub-hub.
(4)Jessica S.
My husband and I order from this place when don't have time to prepare dinner. I can pretty much tell you everything on the menu is awesome!
(4)Jason B.
I love this place. They truly have great food for a great price. As far as standard "fast" Chinese food goes I have never had better. The decor and environment is awesome and the food is better, plus.. they have two flat screens on ESPN all the time. They staff is super friendly and it only takes once or twice to become a regular where they already know your order when you walk in. I highly recommend this place.
(5)Rhett D.
Great lunch spot! All the meals are tasty, solid healthy options like subbing steamed veggies for rice & the restaurant is clean & updated. I usually get the kung Pao chicken which you can never go wrong with.
(5)Tara Y.
Thanks Yelp for another great restaurant pick. After her swimming lessons a few blocks away, my daughter wanted to go for Chinese food. We arrived and approached the counter to order our lunch. My daughter wanted noodles so I ordered her the Chicken Lo Mein from the kids menu. I wanted something spicy (and not deep fried), so I decided on the Spicy Korean Pork and upgraded to fried rice (white or brown steamed rice are the standard options). Our lunch arrived in about 5 minutes. My daughter thoroughly enjoyed her noodles and had enough to take home for supper because of the large portion. The only complaint I had was the total lack of vegetables (it even says "no vegetables" on the kids menu, which I noticed later). The Korean Pork dish was absolutely delicious. There was a small, crisp bean in my dish that was so yummy and fresh. I asked the clerk what it was and she told me it was a certain kind of bean (not a string bean) that they get from the Asian Market on Main and Dobson. I traveled to China in 1998 and remembered this vegetable in several dishes then. Will definitely go again! Great place for a quick lunch! This time I'll ask them to add veggies to my daughters meal. I want to try the chicken lettuce wraps!
(4)Ryan O.
Pretty good. Restaurant is clean. The hot and sour soup is bit bland.
(4)Jessica C.
Dragon Express is my go-to Chinese delivery place. They are always fast, friendly, and the food is great. My favorites are their Kung Pao Chicken, Sweet and Sour Pork, and Fried Rice. The crab puffs and beef skewers are also amazing.
(5)Amanda J.
ZERO Stars... My husband and I both were not impressed. The food was over priced and it was either mushy or dry. Everything had the same flavor... Bland. Yucky
(1)Luke M.
We have ordered from here twice & had great service both times. We had a hard time finding somewhere that would deliver to us & then we found Dragon Express. They keep your address on file so when you order you don't have to repeat all of your information. Takes them about 40 minutes to deliver. The food tastes great & you will have leftovers for days. You get so much food for your money. The delivery drivers are super friendly! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone.
(5)Amy S.
I've been twice now. Today I ordered the twice cooked pork with lo mein instead of rice. The thing I like most about this place is the amount of fresh veggies in their dishes! The pork was brimming with zucchini, carrots, onions (and probably something else I'm forgetting)... And the lo mein was loaded with bean sprouts, onion, green onions... Lunch specials are 5.99 and come with a mini spring roll. The spring rolls were not anything to write home about either for taste or price at 2.99 for 2.
(5)Cesar G.
I normally look at Yelp for good restaurants because I have never been stirred wrong. Unfortunately this time I was very very very much disappointed. I'm not sure if the other people that gave this review have any sort of taste buds, but the food was horrific. The pictures made it appear fairly delicious but that's as far as it went. I had the wonton soup and it tasted as if was defrosted, boiled, and served with large quantities of bland. It didn't stop there. The vegetable delight had no taste and lacked bean sprout. I swear the picture had more bean sprout. Specialty noodle had nothing special about it and neither did the fried rice. It's like someone who has never eaten chinese food before, looked at a picture of what it should look like and guessed on what it would taste like...gross! Other than the food being a zero, the customer service was outstanding! At least 6 star customer service! Sadly, I would rather take horrible service with amazing food. Please, if you respect your taste buds, avoid there food, but come for the nice people!
(1)David Z.
It's nice place! Whenever i found chance, i go there for dinner or lunch. Tasty food quality. I recommend it to all my group friend.
(3)Linda S.
Their food is okay, just over priced.
(3)Chris h.
My new favorite Chinese restaurant. Super clean, extremely friendly staff and very fresh Chinese food. I'm not the biggest fan of Chinese food, but since I found this place I have been 3 times in a month or so...
(5)Phil S.
That's right-a CHINESE place! I don't eat pizza EVERY day... I love this place-their chicken fried rice is fabulous-big pieces of honest-to-God white meat chicken and a pretty big portion. They have the kind of egg rolls I like (I'm an egg roll snob, and very few places will do), and their lunch special is a lot of food for the price. A la carte items are more pricey than other Chinese places-but their delivery is very prompt, their staff is unfailingly polite, and the restaurant is extremely clean. One of my faves!
(5)James D.
Friendly service, fast, and good food plenty of it. Definitely not the best Chinese I've had but certainly great food.
(4)holly f.
Tried Dragon Express for the first time tonight. We ordered take out and it was ready in 10 minutes. We had the Dragon Sampler, General's, and Kung Pao chicken. Delicious and huge portions. Husband loved the beef skewers. This will be our go to Chinese place from now on.
(4)A. D. M.
Awesome lunch specials!! Food always tastes fresh and delicious!
(5)E M.
Their lunch specials are my cup of tea- which unfortunately is not included. For $5.99 ($6.99 for shrimp entrees) you get your choice from 22 entrees, brown or white rice and a small spring roll. They are a comparative alternative to Pei Wei's. Been there twice and plan to visit again soon.
(4)Bj L.
Good food, friendly staff, awesome lunch specials and clean atmosphere. That makes it a 5 star.
(5)Brian H.
one star because zero stars was not an option! threw it out it was so bad!
(1)Dan D.
I've been here twice for lunch and both times were hot, fresh, and delicious! The dining area is clean and staff is friendly. I'll definitely be back for a third time (and more)!
(5)Crystal O.
We were back again tonight and food, service and atmosphere was outstanding as always. Good Chinese food is sometimes hard to find.
(4)Shawna K.
A few months ago our favorite Chinese food restaurant went out of business [sniff]. My husband and I were devastated! Ok, that's a little dramatic... but we needed to find a place from where we could get our Chinese food fix! We got online, ran a search on Yelp for "Chinese food," read countless reviews on various restaurants, and finally settled on Dragon Express. It was out of our way to drive to Alma School/Baseline but we were willing to make the sacrifice. Upon arriving to the restaurant I was immediately impressed. The atmosphere was so welcoming and unlike any Chinese food restaurant I had been to! There were pictures of all the food making it simple to choose what you wanted, the dining area was clean, and the cashier/waitress was SO FRIENDLY! She immediately brought my kids snacks to eat while we waited. It's my opinion you can tell the quality of a good Chinese food restaurant by their egg roll, so needless to say we ordered egg rolls. Not only was the presentation appetizing, their freshness and taste is unmatched to any other egg roll I've ever tasted. AND to top it off the Sweet & Sour Chili dipping sauce is incredible! I ordered Beef Lo Mein and my husband ordered the Orange Chicken; both were absolutely delish! We were so impressed by our first experience that we've been back twice! Each time we try something different and have yet to try something we don't like! Keep this place in business and eat there often! You won't be disappointed! Thank you Yelp for helping us find our new FAVORITE Chinese food restaurant!
(5)Josh O.
Quality food, Great price, quick delivery, A very good place to eat.
(4)Jared T.
Jessi and her husband came here to america to live the dream and they have. They make the best freaking chinese I have had in about 15- 20 STATES. I love 2 things cookies and Chinese Food. I have had crappy ones on both ends. These are the nicest people and the best food I have had. I have eaten there more than 20 times no lie , I had my birthday dinner there. I have had my own businesses for over 10 years and have about a hundred employees. I say this to impress upon you the future eater of awesomeness, this is the real deal great people great family and Y2K generation place. They are in their late twentys and just got their duaghter from china thats three and been away from them for almost as long. They are really the BOMB people. I have made business deals, have great laughs and stuffed my face here. I can't say enough but go go go go and eat here. Thanks guys I feel so happy and welcome everytime I come here.
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