I was a bit underwhelmed after reading such good reviews. The service was outstanding - friendly, happy, and fun. A sign says they cook to order, but there's still a hot hold line where some ingredients are scooped into the container which then sits on the counter for a while waiting for the cooks to add other items. The food, which is the main attraction, left a lot to be desired. Honey sesame chicken had good flavor, the orange chicken was actually red and many pieces were questionably hard and maybe not even chicken. Chow mein noodles weren't seasoned at all - just plain noodles. Mixed veggies had a nice cooked consistency but the sauce tasted weird. The pork bun was mostly all breading with very little filling inside. I'm disappointed to say that most of the food was thrown out because it just wasn't edible.
A G
Amazing customer service. Very fast, friendly and funny. They have regular customers and remember everyone by name. The food is great, wonderful selection. Cannot recommend it enough.
Conner Findley
Best quality, best portion sizes, best people, best Chinese is Seattle! Orange chicken and house chow mien is our go-to, but everything there is made with care and love! The owners remember your name and make you feel so welcomed every time you enter. Highly recommend!!!
Leo Lam, Ph.D.
Absolutely the nicest people work here. The couple that owns this place greets you with the most sincere vibe. Their food is good quality Chinese/Hongkongese fast food, which beats Taco X and any other fast food places by a mile. I'd rather be here than going to the Whole Foods hot bar just across the parking lot. The portion is huge; I have to do two meals per lunch box.They have fast serve trays with entrees for you to get in and out quickly but they will also make any entrees on the menu for your lunch box with plenty of veggie/vegan options. Come support this local place. Highly recommended. I haven't felt so good recommending a place in a while. These people DESERVE it.
Mykylie Myzak
This restaurant has THE best customer service I have ever experienced! They were so kind, welcoming, fun, and funny! I felt like family the moment we walked in the door. They offered samples to try too. The portions are incrediblly generous and the food is very tasty! We went here on a whim after work and we will absolutely be back regularly!
kenna peterson
My absolute favorite restaurant in Seattle! The staff is so welcoming, thoughtful, and kind, making every visit unique and another reason to come back. Not to mention the food is AMAZING and the portions are great for sharing. I 100% recommend the spicy tofu with vegetables, or literally anything on the menu, it’s all delicious!
Hailey Hyobin Kim
Nicest staff ever. Ample portion! Some of the items are freshly made, so we had to wait for about 10 min for mongolian beef and mushroom chicken. But no complaints because it means it’s been made as we place an order. It was very warm and yummy!? will definitely revisit!
Boris Lorezca
General Tao’s chicken was meh, I will try the spicy fried chicken next time and will update my review then.UPDATE!I trusted my fellow Google reviewers and got the spicy fried chicken! This will probably be the only entrée I’ll order from now on.Bite size fried chicken pieces that are crunchy, flavorful and smells really good. The level of spice I would rate it around 2 out of 5 stars.
Michaela Flanders
The staff here add a personal touch to their interactions with customers that always makes you leave smiling! Convenient walk-up counter with both popular American-style Chinese food options and a made-to-order menu. Their egg flower soup is one of the best I've had-- extra well made and comforting for cold weather. Very reasonable prices, huge portions.
Dominic Aluia
Every review highlighting the friendliness of the owners is spot on. I was told to go here by a friend and understand why. The food exceeded my expectations and now the Chinese food from back home will have a new standard to compare to!
Amazing not-so-fast Chinese food. The owners are possibly the nicest people in Seattle. The one fault of this place is that the owners often insist on making things fresh for you instead of serving what has been sitting out for a little bit, sometimes increasing the wait-time for food substantially. By all means, come eat here, but do so knowing that the high quality of food means slower service.
Alex Hill
The food here is good but the owners are what make Magic Dragon great. I walked in 30 minutes before closing and it was to my surprise still packed. There was a woman with a disability who was not so politely asking for her food a certain way because the last time she was in, apparently the food burned her mouth.I could understand at the end of the day working in a public facing job, you might get tired of people. You might see a somewhat demanding customer, a long line behind her, tell her the food is the way it is and keep the line moving.Instead, the owner came out from around the counter, brought over his notepad and patiently worked with her to serve her food the way that worked best for her. He even enlisted the help of another customer who apparently had commercial kitchen experience to help this woman convey what she wanted. Yes, it probably added another 5 minutes to my wait.It was a small interaction highlights their outstanding character and kindness towards others and I think it should be mentioned.As for the food, they serve giant portions of chicken that's actually crispy, it's pretty dang good.
Krhistine Jones
This place is awesome!! Everyone greets you when you walk in, you can order what they have out or you can order something to be made in the back. The line was long when I came and I did have to wait awhile, but it was worth it!! The employees are amazing with a humorous spirit! The food was really good too! The best Chinese food I’ve had in PNW.
Berrett Pugmire
Very nice people!! They say “Welcome home!” And make you feel like you’re the only person there and always smiling! It feels like home with nonstop smiles!:)Great place to get some great Chinese food on the fly.5 stars isn’t enough to justify their efforts!
rockford faurot
This is a fantastic little mom and pop shop. The staff is fantastic! They are so friendly and funny and will always whip you up whatever you like if they don’t already have it ready. The food is delicious, and the portions are so huge, I can never finish them all. A three entrée plate is usually enough for both me and my girlfriend to share.
I was a bit underwhelmed after reading such good reviews. The service was outstanding - friendly, happy, and fun. A sign says they cook to order, but there's still a hot hold line where some ingredients are scooped into the container which then sits on the counter for a while waiting for the cooks to add other items. The food, which is the main attraction, left a lot to be desired. Honey sesame chicken had good flavor, the orange chicken was actually red and many pieces were questionably hard and maybe not even chicken. Chow mein noodles weren't seasoned at all - just plain noodles. Mixed veggies had a nice cooked consistency but the sauce tasted weird. The pork bun was mostly all breading with very little filling inside. I'm disappointed to say that most of the food was thrown out because it just wasn't edible.
Amazing customer service. Very fast, friendly and funny. They have regular customers and remember everyone by name. The food is great, wonderful selection. Cannot recommend it enough.
Best quality, best portion sizes, best people, best Chinese is Seattle! Orange chicken and house chow mien is our go-to, but everything there is made with care and love! The owners remember your name and make you feel so welcomed every time you enter. Highly recommend!!!
Absolutely the nicest people work here. The couple that owns this place greets you with the most sincere vibe. Their food is good quality Chinese/Hongkongese fast food, which beats Taco X and any other fast food places by a mile. I'd rather be here than going to the Whole Foods hot bar just across the parking lot. The portion is huge; I have to do two meals per lunch box.They have fast serve trays with entrees for you to get in and out quickly but they will also make any entrees on the menu for your lunch box with plenty of veggie/vegan options. Come support this local place. Highly recommended. I haven't felt so good recommending a place in a while. These people DESERVE it.
This restaurant has THE best customer service I have ever experienced! They were so kind, welcoming, fun, and funny! I felt like family the moment we walked in the door. They offered samples to try too. The portions are incrediblly generous and the food is very tasty! We went here on a whim after work and we will absolutely be back regularly!
My absolute favorite restaurant in Seattle! The staff is so welcoming, thoughtful, and kind, making every visit unique and another reason to come back. Not to mention the food is AMAZING and the portions are great for sharing. I 100% recommend the spicy tofu with vegetables, or literally anything on the menu, it’s all delicious!
Nicest staff ever. Ample portion! Some of the items are freshly made, so we had to wait for about 10 min for mongolian beef and mushroom chicken. But no complaints because it means it’s been made as we place an order. It was very warm and yummy!? will definitely revisit!
General Tao’s chicken was meh, I will try the spicy fried chicken next time and will update my review then.UPDATE!I trusted my fellow Google reviewers and got the spicy fried chicken! This will probably be the only entrée I’ll order from now on.Bite size fried chicken pieces that are crunchy, flavorful and smells really good. The level of spice I would rate it around 2 out of 5 stars.
The staff here add a personal touch to their interactions with customers that always makes you leave smiling! Convenient walk-up counter with both popular American-style Chinese food options and a made-to-order menu. Their egg flower soup is one of the best I've had-- extra well made and comforting for cold weather. Very reasonable prices, huge portions.
Every review highlighting the friendliness of the owners is spot on. I was told to go here by a friend and understand why. The food exceeded my expectations and now the Chinese food from back home will have a new standard to compare to!
Restaurantji Recommends
Amazing not-so-fast Chinese food. The owners are possibly the nicest people in Seattle. The one fault of this place is that the owners often insist on making things fresh for you instead of serving what has been sitting out for a little bit, sometimes increasing the wait-time for food substantially. By all means, come eat here, but do so knowing that the high quality of food means slower service.
The food here is good but the owners are what make Magic Dragon great. I walked in 30 minutes before closing and it was to my surprise still packed. There was a woman with a disability who was not so politely asking for her food a certain way because the last time she was in, apparently the food burned her mouth.I could understand at the end of the day working in a public facing job, you might get tired of people. You might see a somewhat demanding customer, a long line behind her, tell her the food is the way it is and keep the line moving.Instead, the owner came out from around the counter, brought over his notepad and patiently worked with her to serve her food the way that worked best for her. He even enlisted the help of another customer who apparently had commercial kitchen experience to help this woman convey what she wanted. Yes, it probably added another 5 minutes to my wait.It was a small interaction highlights their outstanding character and kindness towards others and I think it should be mentioned.As for the food, they serve giant portions of chicken that's actually crispy, it's pretty dang good.
This place is awesome!! Everyone greets you when you walk in, you can order what they have out or you can order something to be made in the back. The line was long when I came and I did have to wait awhile, but it was worth it!! The employees are amazing with a humorous spirit! The food was really good too! The best Chinese food I’ve had in PNW.
Very nice people!! They say “Welcome home!” And make you feel like you’re the only person there and always smiling! It feels like home with nonstop smiles!:)Great place to get some great Chinese food on the fly.5 stars isn’t enough to justify their efforts!
This is a fantastic little mom and pop shop. The staff is fantastic! They are so friendly and funny and will always whip you up whatever you like if they don’t already have it ready. The food is delicious, and the portions are so huge, I can never finish them all. A three entrée plate is usually enough for both me and my girlfriend to share.
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