The most expensive Chinese food in the USA.More expensive than the casinos.The quality is average at best.Portions were ridiculous.12.00 for four tiny pieces of shrimp toast; are you joking?I've lived in Greenwich and New Canaan and their prices are at least 40% cheaper than this place.8.50 for a small fried rice (wow)You should be ashamed of yourselves.Worst experience seriously.Sad .don't waste your money seriously
Food Lover
Our waiter was extremely friendly and service was beyond reproach. Our dinner was supposed to be spicy disappointingly it wasn’t. Itwas very tasty but the portions were very small and the price has increased dramatically.Our usual restaurant has not had dine in serviceservice since Covid started so we thought we would give Dragon East another try. Not a total disappointment but we have decided that takeout from our our favorite place in Guilford will continue to be our go to place.Sorry Dragon East we gave you a chance!!!
Allison E Vonick
This is the greatest Chinese food I have ever had!!!!!! No joke! Pork fried rice has egg, peas, and lots of pork. I have been everywhere and this is the best! Try it! You will see!
Cindy Testino
Great food! Extremely large portions, not receive. Many vegetarians choices as well. It is a bit on the pricier side with. So worth it. If you like authentic Chinese food. You definitely will have leftovers for days. It is the only place I will get Chinese food from.
Steve Smith
Dragon East, culinary wise, is no different than most Chinese restaurants on the CT Shoreline = average or 2.5 stars. If all you know are restaurants from Branford to old Saybrook, then you will rate this 4 stars and above. The food is average, the menu is the same as most restaurants and the food is catered to those who have limited experience with Chinese food aka the typical CT shoreline diner. Expect a lot of sugar, a lot of salt and food drenched in sauces. We are a family of 5, and we tried Dragon East because our other Chinese restaurant of choice in New Haven was closed for the holiday. We ordered 5 main dishes, a side of fried rice, scallion pancakes and a Scorpion bowl for two and the total bill with tip was $145 which is average cost compared to other restaurants. The food, as stated above, was typical which means average.
Nicole Degioia
The food was beyond delicious!! The entire staff were very kind patient and pleasant! I finally found real Chinese Food in Branford!!!
Stephanie “Stepharoni” Highkin
Prompt service, good food with Dunkin Donut’s ? straws in a Scorpion Bowl! Not long enough and not their straws . Overall 3.5 star ⭐️ experience.
Lou Highkin
Nice place, good service.. I would recommend it
Debbie Gilbert
Al was a great waiter with great humor and very helpful. We had Happy Family, sesame chicken and udon noodles with pork. All were excellent. Not like your average Chinese takeout. MUCH BETTER! French Martini and Manhattan were delicious.
Grace Gilbert
Went with my parents, my mom and I don't usually like Chinese takeout, but my dad loves it. Everything was absolutely delicious, we got the sesame chicken, happy family, and Shanghai udon with pork made spicy. Food was much better than any take out we've ever had, the server, Al, was very fun and attentive, and the atmosphere was pleasantly surprising. You can make any dish spicy, but if you actually want it spicy, ask for extra spice, the udon was still pretty mild. 10/10 would go back here rather than any other Chinese restaurant in the area
Just as awesome as I remember it being, possibly better
Julie Palladino
We ordered the chicken lo mein, Happy Family, and the eggplant with garlic sauce and brown rice. Absolutely delicious! Staff were friendly and welcoming. We loved the atmosphere as well. Will definitely be back!
Paul Bussman
Go here every time we're in town and love it. If it's on the menu it's not good it's great. The owner and staff are awesome. They always make it great meal.
Junior
Hands down one of the best Chinese restaurants in CT!
The most expensive Chinese food in the USA.More expensive than the casinos.The quality is average at best.Portions were ridiculous.12.00 for four tiny pieces of shrimp toast; are you joking?I've lived in Greenwich and New Canaan and their prices are at least 40% cheaper than this place.8.50 for a small fried rice (wow)You should be ashamed of yourselves.Worst experience seriously.Sad .don't waste your money seriously
Our waiter was extremely friendly and service was beyond reproach. Our dinner was supposed to be spicy disappointingly it wasn’t. Itwas very tasty but the portions were very small and the price has increased dramatically.Our usual restaurant has not had dine in serviceservice since Covid started so we thought we would give Dragon East another try. Not a total disappointment but we have decided that takeout from our our favorite place in Guilford will continue to be our go to place.Sorry Dragon East we gave you a chance!!!
This is the greatest Chinese food I have ever had!!!!!! No joke! Pork fried rice has egg, peas, and lots of pork. I have been everywhere and this is the best! Try it! You will see!
Great food! Extremely large portions, not receive. Many vegetarians choices as well. It is a bit on the pricier side with. So worth it. If you like authentic Chinese food. You definitely will have leftovers for days. It is the only place I will get Chinese food from.
Dragon East, culinary wise, is no different than most Chinese restaurants on the CT Shoreline = average or 2.5 stars. If all you know are restaurants from Branford to old Saybrook, then you will rate this 4 stars and above. The food is average, the menu is the same as most restaurants and the food is catered to those who have limited experience with Chinese food aka the typical CT shoreline diner. Expect a lot of sugar, a lot of salt and food drenched in sauces. We are a family of 5, and we tried Dragon East because our other Chinese restaurant of choice in New Haven was closed for the holiday. We ordered 5 main dishes, a side of fried rice, scallion pancakes and a Scorpion bowl for two and the total bill with tip was $145 which is average cost compared to other restaurants. The food, as stated above, was typical which means average.
The food was beyond delicious!! The entire staff were very kind patient and pleasant! I finally found real Chinese Food in Branford!!!
Prompt service, good food with Dunkin Donut’s ? straws in a Scorpion Bowl! Not long enough and not their straws . Overall 3.5 star ⭐️ experience.
Nice place, good service.. I would recommend it
Al was a great waiter with great humor and very helpful. We had Happy Family, sesame chicken and udon noodles with pork. All were excellent. Not like your average Chinese takeout. MUCH BETTER! French Martini and Manhattan were delicious.
Went with my parents, my mom and I don't usually like Chinese takeout, but my dad loves it. Everything was absolutely delicious, we got the sesame chicken, happy family, and Shanghai udon with pork made spicy. Food was much better than any take out we've ever had, the server, Al, was very fun and attentive, and the atmosphere was pleasantly surprising. You can make any dish spicy, but if you actually want it spicy, ask for extra spice, the udon was still pretty mild. 10/10 would go back here rather than any other Chinese restaurant in the area
Restaurantji Recommends
Best General Tsao ive had
Just as awesome as I remember it being, possibly better
We ordered the chicken lo mein, Happy Family, and the eggplant with garlic sauce and brown rice. Absolutely delicious! Staff were friendly and welcoming. We loved the atmosphere as well. Will definitely be back!
Go here every time we're in town and love it. If it's on the menu it's not good it's great. The owner and staff are awesome. They always make it great meal.
Hands down one of the best Chinese restaurants in CT!
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