Dragonwell Bistro

Name: Dragonwell Bistro
Address: 735 Southwest 1st Avenue, Portland, OR, United States, 97204
Telephone: (503) 224-0800
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.1

4.1 (153)

$30 and under

Chinese

735 Southwest 1st Avenue, Portland, OR 97204

About this restaurant

Innovative
Good for groups
Vegetarian-friendly

Growing up among the clatter of silverware and plates in his parents’ restaurants, owner Jack Chu went off to China to work as a Business Consultant after he earned his MBA. There, he tasted authentic Chinese food in various regions. When he moved back to Portland with his wife, they opened Dragonwell Bistro. In the restaurant, large, arched windows stretch from the floor to the exposed rafters, allowing natural light to bring to life the color of dishes arranged artfully on plates. Chef Chen draws upon decades of experience as he forges sweet and savory sauces, such as a combination of champagne and orange juice destined to glaze lightly battered chicken; or sautéed shrimps with fresh Dragonwell loose leaf green tea from Hangzhou, China. Traditional steamed dumplings, Xiao Long Bao are freshly made from stratch each morning. Daily happy hour offers local wine, sake, ginger-infused vodka, and green-tea liqueur add exotic twists to cocktails.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Chinese
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(503) 224-0800
Website
http://www.dragonwellbistro.com/
Payment options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Whether you are looking to cater a corporate function or hosting a private party in the comfort of your home, Dragonwell Bistro will deliver in the Portland metropolitan area. A 24 hour advance notice is appreciated. A $100 minimum is required.
Private party facilities
We will transform our dining room into a venue for all of your special event: corporate meetings, weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and retirement. Catered and hosted by our professional dining room staff and bartender. Customized menus for sit down dinning or buffet options available to fit every different needs and budget. Call us today at 503.224.0800 or email us at info@dragonwellbistro.com and let us help you make plans for an unforgettable experience at the Dragonwell Bistro!

Location
735 Southwest 1st Avenue, Portland, OR 97204
Neighborhood
Southeast Portland
Cross street
SW Yamhill
Parking details
Street Meters & Surrounding Parking Lots
Public transit
Conveniently next to the SW Yamhill Max Station in Downtown Portland
Additional
Bar Dining, Delivery, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Private Room, Takeout

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Mongolian Beef$16.65
General Tso's Chicken$15.75
Traditional Orange Chicken$15.75
Yellow Curry Chicken$15.50
Cashew Chicken$15.50
Mu-Shu Chicken$15.50
Mu-Shu Pork$15.50
Mo-Po Tofu$14.50
Sweet & Sour Chicken$15.75
Chicken with Broccoli$16.50
Chicken with String Bean$16.50
Chicken with Black Bean Sauce$16.50
Chicken with Eggplant$16.50
Chicken with Snow Pea$15.50
Chicken with Mushroom$16.50
Beef with Broccoli$16.50
Beef with String Bean$16.50
Beef with Black Bean Sauce$16.50
Beef with Eggplant$16.50
Beef with Snow Pea$16.50
Beef with Mushroom$16.50
BBQ Pork with Broccoli$16.50
BBQ Pork with String Bean$16.50
BBQ Pork with Black Bean Sauce$16.50
BBQ Pork with Eggplant$16.50
BBQ Pork with Snow Pea$16.50
BBQ Pork with Mushroom$16.50
Kung Pao Chicken$15.50
Sesame Chicken$16.75
Sesame Beef$16.75

Taste of the sea

Salt & Pepper Shrimp$17.50
Kung Pao Shrimp$16.50
Honey Walnut Shrimp$17.50
Sweet & Sour Shrimp$17.50
Shrimp with Broccoli$16.50
Shrimp with String Bean$16.50
Shrimp with Snow Pea$16.50
Shrimp with Eggplant$16.50
Shrimp with Black Bean Sauce$16.50

Vegetables

Mix Vegetable$14.50
String Bean with Eggplant$14.75
Dried Sauteed String Bean$14.50
Simply Steam Broccoli$10.00
Garlic with Broccoli$13.50
Spicy Eggplant$14.50
Jade Tofu$14.50
Mushroom & Tofu$14.50
Kung Pao Vegetable with Tofu$14.50
Salt & Pepper Tofu$14.50

Noodles / Fired Rice

House Special Lo-Mein$15.50
House Special Fried Rice$15.50
Chicken Lo-Mein$14.00
Beef Lo-Mein$14.00
BBQ Pork Lo-Mein$14.00
Vegetable Lo-Mein$14.00
Shrimp Lo-Mein$14.00
Singapore Style Rice Noodles$14.50
Chicken Fried Rice$14.00
Beef Fried Rice$14.00
Pork Fried Rice$14.00
Vegetable Fried Rice$14.00
Shrimp Fried Rice$14.50
Steam White Rice$1.00
Brown Rice$1.75

What 153 people are saying

Dragonwell Bistro reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1

4.1 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.2Service
3.8Ambience
1.8Value

Noise • Moderate

153 Reviews

KC
KevinC VIP
Portland / Oregon10 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place! It has become our favorite Chinese restaurant in Portland area. We drive 30 min each way every time we go
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BasicEpicure
Los Angeles14 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 5, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very nice, enjoyed the dumplings and house fried rice especially.
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shananorama VIP
Portland / Oregon9 reviews
3.0
Dined on December 25, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Came on Christmas Eve so we expected it to be busy and service slower than usual. We received our first three dishes very quickly then nothing. After 20 minutes the waitress asked if we wanted our check. We told her we were missing 3 more dishes. Confusion in the kitchen and finally received our food. Waitress was apologetic.
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SWPDX
Portland / Oregon14 reviews
3.0
Dined on December 19, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We had soup dumplings. They were warm and had little flavor. The Orange chicken was cut into large pieces and was warm and somewhat mushy and slimy. The Subgum and pork in Black Bean Sauce was awful. There was no pork chop. It was dried out Char Siu pork in something sweet and black beans. The vegetable part was undercooked broccoli, button mushrooms, onions and carrots. Again served warm. Also had the Cashew Chicken and the chicken was slimy. We had Spring rolls that were dripping with oil but were served hot. It took forever to get our drinks. I would not go back. It used to be good a couple of years back. I prefer Duck House.
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OCdiner VIP
Orange County66 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 1, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Loved the steamed salmon. Neighborhood charm and warm welcoming service. This San Francisco gem made for a nice dinner setting.
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OT
OpenTable Diner VIP
Dallas - Fort Worth6 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 27, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Dinner was great! Delicious food, great service, and well priced! Definitely recommend!!
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Joanne
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
1.0
Dined on July 5, 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
U were not there U were closed U failed to notify open table that u were closed during July 4 weekend My reservation was for July 5 at 4:30. It was a major inconvenience to search for another place to eat as we are not from the neighborhood. U were closed
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OpenTable Diner
Portland / Oregon3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 25, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was great and so was the food. Made a reservation through Open Table and when we arrived our table was set specially for us. What a great way to start our time at Dragonwell Bistro. It ended just as well!
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TerpJeff
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 16, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service from wait staff and bartender
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SamH
Portland / Oregon1 review
4.0
Dined on May 12, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Amazing food. The place needs a good decorator, but you can't find better food than what they serve.
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Dragonwell Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (503) 224-0800.

Dragonwell Bistro is rated 4.1 stars by 153 OpenTable diners.

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735 Southwest 1st Avenue, Portland, OR 97204

Additional information

Cross street
SW Yamhill
Neighborhood
Southeast Portland
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Chinese
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Meters & Surrounding Parking Lots
Public transit
Conveniently next to the SW Yamhill Max Station in Downtown Portland
Payment options
Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar Dining, Delivery, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Private Room, Takeout

Website
http://www.dragonwellbistro.com/
Phone number
(503) 224-0800
Catering
Whether you are looking to cater a corporate function or hosting a private party in the comfort of your home, Dragonwell Bistro will deliver in the Portland metropolitan area. A 24 hour advance notice is appreciated. A $100 minimum is required.
Private party facilities
We will transform our dining room into a venue for all of your special event: corporate meetings, weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and retirement. Catered and hosted by our professional dining room staff and bartender. Customized menus for sit down dinning or buffet options available to fit every different needs and budget. Call us today at 503.224.0800 or email us at info@dragonwellbistro.com and let us help you make plans for an unforgettable experience at the Dragonwell Bistro!

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Appetizers

Xiao Long Bao

Spring Rolls

BBQ Pork$8.00

Fried Chicken Wings

Pot Stickers

Fried Shrimp

Crab Puffs

Fried Wonton$5.00

Soups

Hot & Sour Soup

Wonton Soup$11.00

Chicken Corn Soup$11.00

House Combination

#1$15.95

#2$15.95

#3$16.95

#4$16.95

Dargonwell Classics

Kung Pao Twins$17.00

Mongolian Beef$16.65

General Tso's Chicken$15.75

Traditional Orange Chicken$15.75

Yellow Curry Chicken$15.50

Cashew Chicken$15.50

Mu-Shu Chicken$15.50

Mu-Shu Pork$15.50

Mo-Po Tofu$14.50

Sweet & Sour Chicken$15.75

Chicken with Broccoli$16.50

Chicken with String Bean$16.50

Chicken with Black Bean Sauce$16.50

Chicken with Eggplant$16.50

Chicken with Snow Pea$15.50

Chicken with Mushroom$16.50

Beef with Broccoli$16.50

Beef with String Bean$16.50

Beef with Black Bean Sauce$16.50

Beef with Eggplant$16.50

Beef with Snow Pea$16.50

Beef with Mushroom$16.50

BBQ Pork with Broccoli$16.50

BBQ Pork with String Bean$16.50

BBQ Pork with Black Bean Sauce$16.50

BBQ Pork with Eggplant$16.50

BBQ Pork with Snow Pea$16.50

BBQ Pork with Mushroom$16.50

Kung Pao Chicken$15.50

Sesame Chicken$16.75

Sesame Beef$16.75

Taste of the sea

Salt & Pepper Shrimp$17.50

Kung Pao Shrimp$16.50

Honey Walnut Shrimp$17.50

Sweet & Sour Shrimp$17.50

Shrimp with Broccoli$16.50

Shrimp with String Bean$16.50

Shrimp with Snow Pea$16.50

Shrimp with Eggplant$16.50

Shrimp with Black Bean Sauce$16.50

Vegetables

Mix Vegetable$14.50

String Bean with Eggplant$14.75

Dried Sauteed String Bean$14.50

Simply Steam Broccoli$10.00

Garlic with Broccoli$13.50

Spicy Eggplant$14.50

Jade Tofu$14.50

Mushroom & Tofu$14.50

Kung Pao Vegetable with Tofu$14.50

Salt & Pepper Tofu$14.50

Noodles / Fired Rice

House Special Lo-Mein$15.50

House Special Fried Rice$15.50