Red Dragon Express

Decided to check out Red Dragon Express after driving by. First impressions: Nice inside, clean, reminds you of a Panda Express by the way it’s set up and the staff was pleasant.
The food looked delicious but didn’t have much flavor. The portions were HUGE. For a decent price I was more than full with some to take home. The portions were full of fresh stir fry veggies and tons of protein. If you want a quick decent meal check this place out.
The bathrooms were covered in graffiti but they were clean, it is Laveen… it’s not the restaurants fault some customers don’t respect property.

We read all the reviews before going to this place and we were leery of trying it.
Being a native New Yorker I’m VERY picky about my Chinese food. I’ve lived in Arizona for almost 22 years and haven’t found any really good Chinese yet.
That said, we tried Red Dragon Express tonight and were pleasantly surprised. I think the key here is to NOT order off the buffet but to order items that are cooked fresh.
The restaurant is a little «hole in the wall take out joint» similar to Panda Express at first glance. There are items on a buffet line that you can order, but honestly, most of them looked like they’d been sitting there for ages and it was a turn off.
I stuck with a few items that I read were good in the reviews… terriyaki chicken wings, won ton soup, hot & sour soup, house chow mein and a one item combo of orange chicken.
The one item combo had a LOT of food in it. They heap on the rice and noodles and it had a lot of orange chicken, so much so that my fiancée couldn’t finish it and he’ll be having it for dinner tomorrow night. He enjoyed both items. The orange chicken had just come out hot and fresh.
The hot and sour soup was very spicy but good and tasty. The won ton soup was actually some of the best I’ve ever had in Arizona. They actually made it fresh and it had very large won tons and fresh carrots and broccoli in it. It was a little on the salty side, so if you’re on a low sodium diet like I am, this might not be the best choice for you, but it really is delicious.
The house special «chow mein» is really «lo mein» by New York standards… the soft noodles with onions in them, plus added shrimp, beef and chicken. They give you a LOT and it’s freshly made and very tasty. I have enough left over for another three meals.
The terriyaki chicken wings were good, but a little rubbery and overcooked. Better over cooked then under cooked though. The terriyaki sauce is very sweet and sticky and it’s a very thin sauce, not thick and goopy, but I enjoyed it, although it was a little sweet for my tastes.
So over all we really did like the food and will go back, but definitely order the food fresh and cooked to order. It’s definitely worth a visit!

Fast, average, cheap, but somewhat bland food.
Portion sizes are generous, but the food has very little taste. This area of town has little in the way of choices for Chinese food, so it is better than nothing.
But as other reviewers have mentioned, it is only slightly better than Panda Express.

It started from a crave for some Chinese food, so I went to «Red Dragon» (because it reminded me of Rush Hour) it was delicious! I think the hot & sour soup could get better, but overall it was yummy! But don’t take my word from it, go try it out!

Looooove the eggrolls! Best in the valley! House fried rice is bomb, noodles are kinda bland. Great prices tho! I rarely eat any of the food under the lamps so i cant comment there. Always friendly, fast and busy!

We eat here regularly for two reasons:
1. Flavor and quality of the food is consistently amazing.
2. Value for price.
Each container of food (combo plate with chow mein and 2 entrees) usually weighs a couple of pounds. NO JOKE. We usually get one plate to feed 3 people and there are always leftovers!
The staff here are always friendly and treat our 4 year old daughter like she is a special guest. I really appreciate when staff take the time to acknowledge children and make them feel special.
I would recommend this place over Panda Express all day everyday.

I Love this Place! I’m a picky motherfucker! And red dragon is the Shittttttttt… Keep up the good work…

The food was ok but hubby got Quart of house fried rice I ask for soy & duck sauce & they gave him 2 of each??? He wanted red sauce for his crab ragoons & they gave him about ½ a little cup. It was reasonable price but they charge enough to give you some sauce. chinise take out without sauce is not chinise take out. Won’t be going back I can get all the sauce I want at the one by wal mart.

Really, really good hot and sour soup! Friendliest cook and counter lady, like, ever! You can get a feast for three for $ 20. The vegetables are perfectly cooked. The rice noodles are also well done here. The place is great for take-​out but there is an ample seating area and tv. It is modern, light and airy and very clean!