Post intro to XLB in Shanghai a few years ago, we have enjoyed searching across the US for similar delicacies. The Dragonwell has recently added XLB and they were flavorful and served nicely, but, as typical of prepared-ahead bao, the filling had shrunken and the wrapper was too thick. With the jia jia tang bao in Shanghai as ten, and... More

The service was excellent and the place was empty. Only four of us in this large restaurant. The potsticker appetizer was excellent, but the dinner went downhill from there. The kung pow shrimp had almost no flavor and was not very spicy...the shrimp had a very fishy flavor. The chef's chicken special was better, but still not great. Probably okay... More

Wow, I don't know why this place is rated so high. I had gone with coworkers before and then one day went in for a late lunch. The place wasn't busy at all but service was slow in not friendly. After what seemed like forever, I got my meal and I found hair on my food. Thick black hair just... More

I used to make fun of my now late parents who enjoyed eating early to take advantage of the lower prices and smaller crowds at their favorite restaurants. Now that I am retired, I understand (belated apology to mom & dad) and I can use that same strategy. My parents would have loved this place -- my wife and I... More

Exceptional...Taste from Heaven! The entire meal was fresh and sensational! I must admit that that the Xia Long Bao was by far the best tasting dumpling soup I have had in all my years on this earth! I'm looking forward to enjoying my next meal within the Dragonwell Bistro before leaving Portland. The server was extremely helpful, knowledgeable about the... More

Sensational!! The Xia Long Bao (a dumpling which also contained soup) was a dish that I had never had, but can't wait to have again, as it was truly delicious. The scallops and shrimp were extremely fresh and tasty. The server was extremely knowledgeable about the wide range of dishes and his recommendations were right on the mark. I highly... More

We had just arrived in Portland and were hungry and needed to find something to snack on. We got here on a Friday night right when Happy Hour started and were the only people in the restaurant, so the service was incredible. At one point we had 3 different people assisting us. We ended up ordering 4 different items to... More

We have been about 4 times (it is higher end and a little more expensive) but worth the cost. It is right off of a max stop and you can walk to the waterfront from their store within two blocks. The Atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Our most recent visit was in February. The food was always good at Dragonwell,... More

Good location on the Max line. Nice atmosphere. It was great food. Quiet on the weekends. Charming family run restaurant. We had some of their recommended dishes and were very pleased with the quality of the contents. Meat dish was delicious.