Red Dragon Restaurant

Ishmam Ahmed

This place is a historic mainstay on Lyndale for a reason. It’s looking a little rough around edges these days, but is worth a stop if you’re looking for hearty Chinese food and cocktails served in a cozy, charming, tucked away environment. Service was helpful and friendly when we went on a Tuesday evening, although a bit slow and inattentive as we finished up. There’s room for improvement here. The food hit the spot. I highly recommend the chicken wings which are crunchy, meaty, and served hot. The sizzling platter left something to be desired, as it wasn’t really sizzling and was a bit too soupy and salty. Nevertheless, it was a good dining experience overall. It’s a bit gritty to be sure, and yes, the tables are a bit sticky, but the bathrooms are clean, the food and drinks are good, and there is a glowing red heart to the place. We didn’t sit at the bar which seems like it’d be fun on a Friday night. The cocktails and shots have eye-catching names that you’ll have to see for yourself. There’s better value elsewhere to be fair but Red Dragon is certainly treasured here at the corner of 22nd and Lyndale.

Elizabeth Hopwood

The food is still very good, but not like it was in the 90's! Egg foo yung was the best back then! It had more vegies and the edges were fried differently. Lo mein is great! But, the cream cheese puffs are tough and hard to eat. However, i find Red Dragon is still the place to eat Chinese!

Benjamin Musel

Do yourself a favor and get the wonton soup and Mongolian beef. Try not to have more than one wondrous punch. They're dangery in multiples.