Main St. Dragon 1537 West Main Street, Richmond, VA 23220

"Mellow Heat but Charming Eats at Main Street Dragon My recent culinary jaunt took me to Main Street Dragon, an eatery promising an Asian fusion adventure with a menu as fiery as a dragon's breath. With a vibrant menu in hand, the anticipation for a tantalizing taste experience was quite high. The Malaysian Ramen was the centerpiece of our meal, a dish that's usually a tempest of spices and flavors. Although it was plated with an artist's touch, the heat that one anticipates from such a revered dish was notably absent. It lingered in the "just okay" territory, satisfying but lacking the punch your taste buds might gear up for in a traditional Malaysian kitchen. The bao wow--aptly named for what should be a reaction to their two pork belly bao sliders--echoed the same sentiment. While the pork belly was tender, and the bao fluffy, they too were shy on the radiating warmth that the name might suggest, carrying the flavors well but missing the depth that heat often contributes. Ken's fried chicken and the house special scallion chicken were the next contenders. Named presumably after the culinary architect Chef Ken, the fried chicken had a crispy exterior that gave way to the moist meat within. However, it seemed the kitchen's thermostat was set to a low simmer, as this dish, alongside the scallion chicken, arrived at our table with a tepid temperature that left us wishing for a bit more sizzle. However, these lukewarm experiences were balanced by the vibrant atmosphere of Main Street Dragon. Warm hues and cleverly placed decor invited a comfort that mimicked a jovial family dinner. There's a certain zest to the place that seems to assure you that it's not just about the food--it's about the feeling of togetherness and revelry. To add to the ambiance, the staff at Main Street Dragon were the unsung heroes of our visit. Their excellent service, marked by attentive care and genuinely cheerful interactions, made the dining experience notably more enjoyable. It's not every day you find service that complements the dining experience so well that you're willing to overlook culinary shortcomings. In sum, Main Street Dragon makes for a pleasant visit if you're in the mood for Asian fusion cuisine that's gentle on the palate, served in an atmosphere that's cozy and inviting, and delivered with top-notch service that leaves a lasting impression. While I would have appreciated a few more degrees of heat on the plate, the warmth of the environment and staff ensured we left with content smiles and a plan to return, hoping perhaps the dragon might breathe a little more fire on our next visit."

"I ordered the Chefs special scallion chicken too sweet not spicy at all and the chicken was not hot at all, almost cold a very awkward temperature. For appetizers I also got the KFC and bao buns, the chicken skin was crispy but tasted like the oil needed a change and it was also very weird cuts of meat. They weren’t legs or wing but felt like scraps. The bao bun was probably the best thing but nothing amazing. Also got the Malaysian ramen which was a very mild flavor not spicy at all tasted like coconut soup and the chicken was also not fresh! The food is catered more towards the American pallet with nothing spicy at all but rather sweet… Not a fan and honestly disappointed.. :( Would not recommend because there are a lot better options for Asian food in Richmond but they did have a wide variety of drinks good food presentation and hosted social nights mostly around football."

"Savoring food after a long road trip! Fried rice is my favorite. A great variety of dishes. I wish the waiting time weren't that bad. We waited 20m for the food to be served. I saw bunch of to-go orders piled up. But another proof the food is great."

"Loved Main St Dragon. Great vegetarian choices. And they have all the noodles...ramen, udon, pad thai, lo mein. The extra little touches to make the food look beautiful and add that little juzsh. Had fried tofu, vegie dumplings. Hubby had wings and kiddo had udon. All super tasty. Good happy hour deals as well."