Original Chinese food, delicious 🤤 and good service. The best restaurant in Miami.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michelle D.
Dear Management of Dragon Gate,
I am writing to express my deep disappointment regarding an experience my daughter and I had at your restaurant last night. I have been a loyal customer of Dragon Gate for over twenty years and have always spoken highly of your food. It has been one of my favorite go-to restaurants for takeout and Uber Eats orders. I even had the opportunity to attend one of your Chinese New Year celebrations years ago with former Mayor Ortis, who often spoke highly of your establishment.
Unfortunately, our recent visit was extremely disheartening. It was the first time my daughter and I decided to dine in rather than order takeout. From the moment we were seated, we noticed a clear difference in how we were treated compared to other guests. As we observed other tables being set for Asian patrons with elegant dishware and beautiful, colorful hardcover menus. It became painfully clear that we were being treated differently because of our appearance. My daughter and I felt humiliated, unwelcome, and deeply disappointed that such behavior would occur in a place we have long supported and admired.
We were given paper takeout menus instead of the hardcover menus that other patrons received. Our table was set with paper napkins and a small, worn bowl containing fried noodles and dipping sauces, while other tables occupied by Asian patrons were provided with white China dishes, tea cups, and cloth napkins.
When I asked our waitress why we were not given the same menus, she replied that the hardcover menu was for “authentic Chinese food.” I explained that we had come to enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine, yet we were still not offered the same service or options. Her limited English prevented further discussion, but by that point, both my daughter and I felt uncomfortable, singled out, and discriminated against.
It was deeply hurtful to experience this type of treatment, particularly in a place that I have supported and recommended for so many years. As a customer of Hispanic descent, I felt unwelcome and disrespected, and it was painful for my daughter to witness such unequal treatment. Last night, however, was my first time dining in, and sadly, it will be my last.
I am sharing this not out of anger, but out of disappointment and concern. No guest should ever feel excluded or treated differently based on their appearance or background. I hope you will take this matter seriously and ensure that all your staff provide the same level of hospitality and respect to every customer who visits your establishment.
Thank you for your time and attention. I would appreciate a response acknowledging this issue and any steps you intend to take to prevent this from happening to others.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
John Hett
Service was amazing atmosphere was great food was very good!!!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
LP Pap
We went there for lunch. The food did not taste fresh at all. It tasted very bad to the point we didn’t finish it. We told them that but they didn’t seem to care about it.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Joyce B.
This is the Best Chinese Restaurant ever.
John Yuen (Carajupiter)
Been dining at this establishment since the start of the year recommended to me by close friends. Attentive service, great portion, delicious selections ranging from classic Chinese dishes as well as American twists. The Special of the Month is advertised in the Chinese newspaper.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Linda Hosein
Visited for lunch. Pictures of my bill and the fatty pork serves at my table. ***The last picture is the one taken by someone else who review this restaurant and I screenshot and posted for reference. Her pork platter was much more presentable, ours was laid flat in a row without so much as a leaf with all the fat in a long row. The only aspect that was pleasing to me was the presence of the waitresses at all times. The food was bland and the crispy pork was mostly fat and it cost $18.95 prime prices but pork mostly fat. I don't ever write reviews unless I am really upset. The main reason for this review is because of my dissatisfaction with the standard of service. The waitress took my leftover food to package in the back whilst the 3 other customers where packaged at there table.WHY????? I have a problem with my food leaving the table. The other customers were served oranges at the end of the meal and my husband and I won't.
This is not about money but about businesses aspiring to be more professional and valuing there customers. I will never eat there again or recommend this place all because of not treating all customers the same. ALL customers should be treated equally! I felt a level of unfairness since the other customers were of a certain ethnicity and we obviously weren't. Discrimination is real and all business places should be sensitized to this and ensure that noone feel wronged.
Come on you all do better please. I am so glad for the 3 Chinese restaurant I patronize and receive tasty food and the my oranges at the end.
First and last time at this place.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Carolyn Currea
I love this place going to this restaurant for years
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Barbara Garcia
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I had authentic Venezuelan-style Chinese fried rice and it was absolutely amazing! The flavor instantly took me back home — perfectly cooked on the wok, with fresh veggies, chicken, shrimp, and that special Venezuelan touch that makes it unique compared to traditional Chinese fried rice. The portions are generous, the seasoning is spot on, and you can really taste the love in every bite. 100% recommended if you want to try the real deal.”
I have been going to and ordering from Dragon Gate for decades. I was one of Richard the original owners bus boys at the time. The food is still outstanding and the girls up front and on the phone are super friendly and deserve a bonus. I give everyone there 5 stars....
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sonia Melgar
Excelent Chinese restaurant, best around pines.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lawrence Schneir
Been having excellent quality Chinese food at this place for more than 30 years service is always great great value great food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A C
Great service and super friendly, the food is fresh and full of wok hei. The roast duck is a must order, the best roast duck in Miami is right here.😋
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
ying zhao
the food is good portion for the price, and really fresh. I tried dine in and take out. They are always busy, especially holidays. Highly recommend this place
Original Chinese food, delicious 🤤 and good service. The best restaurant in Miami.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dear Management of Dragon Gate,
I am writing to express my deep disappointment regarding an experience my daughter and I had at your restaurant last night. I have been a loyal customer of Dragon Gate for over twenty years and have always spoken highly of your food. It has been one of my favorite go-to restaurants for takeout and Uber Eats orders. I even had the opportunity to attend one of your Chinese New Year celebrations years ago with former Mayor Ortis, who often spoke highly of your establishment.
Unfortunately, our recent visit was extremely disheartening. It was the first time my daughter and I decided to dine in rather than order takeout. From the moment we were seated, we noticed a clear difference in how we were treated compared to other guests. As we observed other tables being set for Asian patrons with elegant dishware and beautiful, colorful hardcover menus. It became painfully clear that we were being treated differently because of our appearance. My daughter and I felt humiliated, unwelcome, and deeply disappointed that such behavior would occur in a place we have long supported and admired.
We were given paper takeout menus instead of the hardcover menus that other patrons received. Our table was set with paper napkins and a small, worn bowl containing fried noodles and dipping sauces, while other tables occupied by Asian patrons were provided with white China dishes, tea cups, and cloth napkins.
When I asked our waitress why we were not given the same menus, she replied that the hardcover menu was for “authentic Chinese food.” I explained that we had come to enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine, yet we were still not offered the same service or options. Her limited English prevented further discussion, but by that point, both my daughter and I felt uncomfortable, singled out, and discriminated against.
It was deeply hurtful to experience this type of treatment, particularly in a place that I have supported and recommended for so many years. As a customer of Hispanic descent, I felt unwelcome and disrespected, and it was painful for my daughter to witness such unequal treatment. Last night, however, was my first time dining in, and sadly, it will be my last.
I am sharing this not out of anger, but out of disappointment and concern. No guest should ever feel excluded or treated differently based on their appearance or background. I hope you will take this matter seriously and ensure that all your staff provide the same level of hospitality and respect to every customer who visits your establishment.
Thank you for your time and attention. I would appreciate a response acknowledging this issue and any steps you intend to take to prevent this from happening to others.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Service was amazing atmosphere was great food was very good!!!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We went there for lunch. The food did not taste fresh at all. It tasted very bad to the point we didn’t finish it. We told them that but they didn’t seem to care about it.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
This is the Best Chinese Restaurant ever.
Been dining at this establishment since the start of the year recommended to me by close friends. Attentive service, great portion, delicious selections ranging from classic Chinese dishes as well as American twists. The Special of the Month is advertised in the Chinese newspaper.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Visited for lunch.
Pictures of my bill and the fatty pork serves at my table.
***The last picture is the one taken by someone else who review this restaurant and I screenshot and posted for reference.
Her pork platter was much more presentable, ours was laid flat in a row without so much as a leaf with all the fat in a long row.
The only aspect that was pleasing to me was the presence of the waitresses at all times.
The food was bland and the crispy pork was mostly fat and it cost $18.95 prime prices but pork mostly fat.
I don't ever write reviews unless I am really upset.
The main reason for this review is because of my dissatisfaction with the standard of service.
The waitress took my leftover food to package in the back whilst the 3 other customers where packaged at there table.WHY?????
I have a problem with my food leaving the table.
The other customers were served oranges at the end of the meal and my husband and I won't.
This is not about money but about businesses aspiring to be more professional and valuing there customers.
I will never eat there again or recommend this place all because of not treating all customers the same.
ALL customers should be treated equally!
I felt a level of unfairness since the other customers were of a certain ethnicity and we obviously weren't.
Discrimination is real and all business places should be sensitized to this and ensure that noone feel wronged.
Come on you all do better please.
I am so glad for the 3 Chinese restaurant I patronize and receive tasty food and the my oranges at the end.
First and last time at this place.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
I love this place going to this restaurant for years
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“I had authentic Venezuelan-style Chinese fried rice and it was absolutely amazing! The flavor instantly took me back home — perfectly cooked on the wok, with fresh veggies, chicken, shrimp, and that special Venezuelan touch that makes it unique compared to traditional Chinese fried rice. The portions are generous, the seasoning is spot on, and you can really taste the love in every bite. 100% recommended if you want to try the real deal.”
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Authentic food and great prices
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lo Mein, Orange Chicken
Restaurantji Recommends
I have been going to and ordering from Dragon Gate for decades. I was one of Richard the original owners bus boys at the time. The food is still outstanding and the girls up front and on the phone are super friendly and deserve a bonus. I give everyone there 5 stars....
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excelent Chinese restaurant, best around pines.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Been having excellent quality Chinese food at this place for more than 30 years service is always great great value great food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great service and super friendly, the food is fresh and full of wok hei. The roast duck is a must order, the best roast duck in Miami is right here.😋
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
the food is good portion for the price, and really fresh. I tried dine in and take out. They are always busy, especially holidays. Highly recommend this place
Food: 5
Service: 4
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