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Red Dragon Chinese Restaurant

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Enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine with fast service at Red Dragon Chinese Restaurant in Raleigh, NC. Dine-in, takeout, and delivery options available.

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Red Dragon Chinese Restaurant delivers a robust menu of Chinese classics in a modest, bustling venue known for prompt service and an active takeout operation. Diners can expect attentive service, a variety of hearty dishes, and a casual environment, with options for dine-in, takeout, and delivery.

What to Expect:

    🍜 Authentic Chinese dishes including General Tso’s and sesame chicken
    🏃 Fast, efficient food preparation suitable for solo diners and families
    🍵 Great tea selection complements meals
    🚗 Ample free parking with some street parking available

Important Information:

    – Operating Hours: Monday–Thursday 11 AM to 9:30 PM, Friday 11 AM to 10 PM, Saturday 4 PM to 10 PM, Sunday 4 PM to 9:30 PM
    – Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking, and seating
    – Reservations accepted via 5menucities.com
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📍 Local Insights

🍽️ General Tso’s Crowd Favorite: Reviewers consistently recommend their General Tso’s Chicken, noting it as a standout dish worth ordering.

🅿️ Parking Pointers: Free parking in the lot behind the building is available but can be tricky to spot at night; street parking is limited but sometimes available.

⏰ Best Time for Quick Service: Lunch hours around 11 AM to 1 PM are busy but efficient; weekday evenings after 7 PM tend to be less crowded for dine-in visitors.

🌿 Vegetarian Options: The restaurant offers a clearly labeled vegetarian menu section, with tofu dishes highly recommended for vegetarians.

⏰ Hours

Monday: 11:00 AM–9:30 PM

Tuesday: 11:00 AM–9:30 PM

Wednesday: 11:00 AM–9:30 PM

Thursday: 11:00 AM–9:30 PM

Friday: 11:00 AM–10:00 PM

Saturday: 4:00 PM–10:00 PM

Sunday: 4:00 PM–9:30 PM

👉 Best For

Solo dining, families, takeout lovers, Chinese cuisine enthusiasts
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Red Dragon Chinese Restaurant

2513 Fairview Rd
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Raleigh
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NC
27608

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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Red Dragon Chinese Restaurant is praised for delicious, authentic Chinese dishes and friendly service, especially their General Tso’s Chicken and spring rolls. Reviewers appreciate generous portions and quick service, though some note inconsistencies with delivery timing and occasional quality issues. Despite a few delivery complaints, most guests find it a reliable choice for takeout or dine-in Chinese cuisine in Raleigh.
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December 9th, 2025

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What You'll Find

General Tso’s Chicken; Sesame Chicken; Spring Rolls; Lo Mein; Crab Rangoons; Fast Service; Great Tea Selection

📆 Best Times to Visit

Peak dining times are weekday lunch 11 AM–1 PM and weekend evenings 6 PM–8 PM; early evenings and weekdays after 7 PM are less busy.
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