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Dragon East doesn't provide delivery service and Doordash delivery is suspended during the Corona pandemic. Please note that our website menu may not match our currently printed menu; feel free to call us for more details. Before placing your order, please inform your server if anyone in your party has a FOOD ALLERGY.

Consumer advisory: Consuming raw or undercooked meats poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Steve and Joyce Ye and Henry and Annie Lau have owned and operated Dragon East Restaurant since 2005 when they purchased the closing Fortune Village Restaurant. It had been a popular Chinese restaurant and a Branford fixture for decades.
Reviews (9)
Allison E. Vonick
Allison E. Vonick
Feb 02, 2022
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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!
Adam Crosier
Adam Crosier
Jan 31, 2022
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Me and my 2 kids dine in the waiter Alan was very funny he made a joke about us paying with a card he was like ho do know how do wash dishes to pay for your meal .we were like yes why u don't have a dishwasher he was like nono I was just kidding 😅 😆 he made r night never have awaited like that .we asked the lady at the desk can we take him home haha
Food Lover
Food Lover
Jan 21, 2022
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Our waiter was extremely friendly and service was beyond reproach. Our dinner was supposed to be spicy disappointingly it wasn’t. It
was very tasty but the portions were very small and the price has increased dramatically.
Our usual restaurant has not had dine in service
service 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!!!
Steve Smith
Steve Smith
Jan 03, 2022
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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
Cindy Testino
Cindy Testino
Dec 29, 2021
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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.
Stephanie Stepharoni Highkin
Stephanie Stepharoni Highkin
Oct 31, 2021
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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.
Grace Gilbert
Grace Gilbert
Oct 04, 2021
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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
Julie Palladino
Julie Palladino
Jul 31, 2021
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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!
Matthew Norman
Matthew Norman
Oct 03, 2019
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Constantly great for the last 25 years at least and getting better each day! Their mixed drinks are awesome.
Edit:
Return visit on 5/7/19
Still excellent food quality, service was a bit dodgy, waiter got my order incorrect twice in a row but each time it was corrected immediately.