Dragon Well
$$ • Chinese Restaurant
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Wow. So great. Dedicated gluten free menu with so many options. Reasonable price and just fun. Best GF Chinese food we have had as a family. Great manager and excellent staff. Cool location in the heart of the Marina district.
Warning: I was glutened eating here, and it was the sickest I’ve been in months. Definite cross contamination issue - even after I clearly outlined I was celiac to the staff and they said “we serve celiacs every day”.
I asked them how they cleaned their woks, and they just use hot water and scrub. Since every gluten-containing dish is also made on one of their woks and they are unable to clean the woks with soap (and woks are like cast iron pans, they absorb all the food that is cooked on them) I was HEAVILY glutened.
To other celiacs considering trying this place out - unfortunately I would never eat here again. For the celiacs that say they eat here often - I’d say it is highly likely that you’re getting CC on a regular basis and I’d ask the kitchen more questions.
Fantastic delicious safe food. So many GF options. Can’t wait to go back.
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Stopped by on a trip that took us through the city and was NOT disappointed. I haven’t had Chinese food since going GF, and this was such a delight. We got there right when they opened, so I can’t speak to cross-contamination.
Best Chinese food I’ve had since going GF. Great service, lovely outdoor parklet seating, every dish we had was delicious!
We cleaned the plates! Top spot of the trip. If you’re not a celiac like these other reviews, it is not to miss. Delicious and clean flavors. You can even see the chefs cooking in the back.
Even though the food was tasty, I got glutened afterwards, I am extremely disappointed considering they have a GF menu and I was really looking forward to have safe Chinese food, I got up the next day all bloated, fatigued and with diarrhea :(
🚨 ALERT. They claim to have a gluten free menu and awareness but most of their options are not only cross contaminated in a shared fryer … also, their kitchen only has two woks which means sharing - no dedicated gf space as I had been told before. I’d been wondering why so foggy-headed and strange after each meal…. Today I spoke with their manager who informed me all previous servers thrice(!) had served me cross contamination—even though they had been adamant was safe and no cross contact. If you do dine here and are severely reactive to CC, stay away from anything that has tofu (or ask without it) and do not get the beans. Today they said the only wheat they use in their fryer is spring roll and the outside of the roll is rice but the filling contains wheat. So those who aren’t celiac may be fine…. But they really should consider placing a warning on their menu since three occasions the servers or phone answerers told me otherwise. Lesson learned. One should always stick with speaking to the manager or owner of any place that is not dedicated GF.
I come here often, wonderful food! It is a pretty stress-free experience and they have knowledgeable staff. They have a separate GF menu with lots of options. The only item that I’ve felt glutened after eating was the ABC chicken, after my last visit I clarified with staff that it is not cooked in a separate fryer.
Delicious Chinese food, large GF menu and server was highly knowledgeable and confident! I went with two friends and we shared Kung Pao Chicken, ABC Chicken and a salad. Super easy, low-stress experience. Will definitely be back.
Amazing gluten l-free Chinese food! The ABC chicken was super tasty; had gluten-free orange chicken after years and it did not disappoint.
We went here last week with my mom and daughter we got the ABC chicken and the Mongolian beef. They were so good! My daughter said it was the best meal she has ever had and I’m the one with celiac. If your in the area it is so good you have to try it.
Separate Gluten free menu on DoorDash. Fried rice is excellent as is the Chicken Salad. No reactions and have ordered 2x. Going to venture into additional options but this has been a welcome addition to my go-to favorite delivery options.
Enjoyed the separate GF menu. Staff was very adaptable.
We have eaten here a couple of times and have not had any reactions.
The waiter was very knowledgeable and kind about celiac friendly options. And they have a GF menu. They even brought out sealed gf soy sauce packets. Unfortunately, my daughter was sick after the meal, and when we tested the leftovers (Mongolian Beef, like Steve) with our Nima, it came back positive for gluten (2 tests).
Eaten here multiple times off the gluten free menu and never fallen sick. Really good service and excellent food.
Dragon well has very friendly servers, a solid gf menu and they take great care to ensure no cross contamination. We have eaten there a dozen times with no problem.
I was glutened by the gluten free Mongolian beef and gluten free fried rice
Excellent gluten free menu with loads of choice. Really tasty food. Very quick service as food was in front of us within 10 minutes of ordering. My coeliac wife has never ever had Chinese from a restaurant so this was a massive treat. Big thumbs up!!
So tasty! I have celiac and also can't eat corn, so it is hard to find safe Chinese food, let alone so many choices on the GF menu. The server said they use potato starch here instead, and for one dish that didn't (lemongrass chicken) they just made it without the sauce. Everything was delicious and I don't even have the very minor cc symptoms I sometimes get from restaurant food. I'd come here every week if it was closer.
They have a separate GF menu and staff genuinely seem to care about ensuring the GF items are prepared without cross contamination. Have eaten here twice with no issues. I recommend the lettuce wraps and the Mongolian beef, yum!
Large gluten-free menu card and tasty dishes with good quality ingredients!
Only missing are small gluten-free soups as appetizer.
Loved the food, great service! The chicken lettuce cups were great! Ask for a side of "Sweet and Sour sauce to go with!
Great service, good food, did not get ill. This will be one of my go-tos for sure.
Exceptionally well prepared and sophisticated Chinese dishes, elegant atmosphere, impeccable service and a substantial GF menu. Yes, Dragon Well is heaven!
If you want a little twist from traditional Chinese with the same great taste, then Dragon Well is a great stop! And a beautiful place to chill
Staff was well aware of gluten free importance. Menu seems very similar to P.F. Changs but has a slight variation in ingredients. Food was very delicious and ambiance was relaxed, friendly, and opened.
Really good Mongolian Beef, and the lunch portion was bigger than I expected. Great value.
Gluten free menu. Waiter wasn't completely clued in (offered me a fortune cookie at the end) but I felt fine after my main meal. Worth going to and cross-checking if you're in the area. Went for a work lunch.
