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Dragon Castle, London,

Dragon Castle

4.2
4.2
283 Reviews
£25 and under
Chinese

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Dragon Castle is a Chinese restaurant based in Elephant and Castle, London.

We're known for serving some of the freshest Dim Sum South of the river, and we pride ourselves on knowing that we provide this for our customers. With 56 dishes to choose from, there's something for everyone! Every little dumpling is handcrafted on-site by our chefs who have spent years honing their skills in the art of Dim Sum, so you know you're getting the best, from the best!

Alongside our famous Dim Sum is our extensive main menu which has been a firm favourite amongst local residents and visiting tourists for over 16 years. We source all our produce locally enabling us to serve you fresh food of the highest quality while supporting local businesses too.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Chinese
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    020 7277 3388
  • Website
    http://www.dragoncastlelondon.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Our restaurant can be exclusively hired for birthday parties, formal receptions and private dinners.For intimate gatherings, our restaurant can seat up to 20 guests in our private function room. For larger parties, you can hire out the entire restaurant along with our stage area that can be customised to your requirements.
  • Location
    100 Walworth Road, London, SE17 1JL
  • Area
    Elephant and Castle
  • Parking details
    While we have no parking at the restaurant, there are plenty of on-street parking spaces within walking distance as well as the parking facilities at Elephant & Castle shopping centre.
  • Public transit
    By Tube or train- Take the Bakerloo line to Elephant and Castle and then its only a 5 minute walk to our doors. There is also an overground station nearb.<br /><br />By Bus- We have a bus stop right outside our restaurant. Buses that stop here include the 35, 40, 45, 136, 343, P5 N343. Buses that stop nearby include- 171, 176, 12, 133, 155
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
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What 283 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.9Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dragon Castle offers a delightful dining experience with "succulent braised ribs in Mandarin sauce" and "delicious dim sum." The restaurant features an upscale look with cream tablecloths and golden chairs. While some reviews noted a "very good ambience" and warm service, improvements in decor could enhance the overall experience.

283 Reviews

  1. Marine

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff were very accommodating considering we were a large table with a child which can be a bit chaotic. Dim Sum was great as per usual, we’ve been coming to Dragon Castle for a few years for a family meal and it never disappoints. A great selection of Cantonese breakfast classics. 10/10 would visit again.

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  2. Spencer

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Dragon Castle was great for years but no longer. Food and service are currently nowhere near previous standards.

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  3. Tony

    London

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food served promptly. We visited for dim sum and the variety of dishes was impressive. There are most allergens mentioned on the dim sum menu and some on the main menu.

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  4. Doran

    London

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We ordered out favourites, and it was a very good idea - they were delicious! The service was congenial and the restaurant was full, which was well deserved. It was, to me, a good sign that so many Chinese/Asian people were there having a meal.
    Dragon CastleResponded on 14 October 2024
    Hi Doran, Thank you so much for dining with us and for taking the time to leave us wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your favourites and found them delicious. It's always a pleasure to know our guests feel welcomed and appreciate the atmosphere we aim to create. We also value our diverse and loyal clientele, and it's heartening to see our food resonate with everyone. We look forward to serving you again soon! Warm regards, Fiona

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  5. Dom123

    London

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Very good food at a very reasonable price. We especially like the dim sum until 5pm
    Dragon CastleResponded on 14 October 2024
    Hi Dom Thank you so much for your kind review and for paying us a visit! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our Dim Sum and had a great experience with Ahmad’s friendly service. We will make sure to pass the comments to him! The Pan Fried Pork Dumplings are a favourite of ours too, and we're glad you loved them. We hope to welcome you back again soon. Warm regards, Fiona

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  6. Richard

    London

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 29 September 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Have been going to this restaurant for 12 years and it’s definitely not as good lately and the prices are much higher - £100 for lunch dim sum was steep. Most of the dishes came out cold or at best tepid when ordinarily they would be steaming hot. Just a very lacklustre experience.
    Dragon CastleResponded on 3 October 2024
    Hi Richard, Thank you for your continued patronage over the years and for taking the time to leave us some feedback. We're truly sorry to hear that your recent visit did not meet your expectations. We always strive to deliver a high-quality dining experience and regret that this wasn't the case. As for the pricing, we ensure that all prices are transparently listed on the menu when you place your order, so there are no surprises. However, we understand that value for money is important and will pass your feedback on to our team to improve both the food quality and overall experience. We hope you'll give us another chance in the future. Kind regards, Fiona

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  7. Akpata

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We booked a table for my daughters 13th Birthday, I was a very good time great food the restaurant had nice decor and the staff were friendly they also gave my daughter a chose sponge cake for her birthday and played happy birthday while we sang overall a very good experience and we definitely go there again.
    Dragon CastleResponded on 17 September 2024
    Hi Akpata Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you chose our restaurant to celebrate your daughter’s 13th birthday and that you all had a great time. Our team takes pride in creating memorable experiences, and we're so glad we could make your daughter’s day special with the cake and song! We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Kind regards, Fiona

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  8. Raphael

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    As usual, great food, some of the attendants very grumpy
    Dragon CastleResponded on 15 August 2024
    Hi Thank you so much for your feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food, and we appreciate your honest comments about our service. We strive to ensure that every part of your experience is enjoyable, so we’ll be sure to address this with our team. We hope to make your next visit even better! Kind regards Fiona

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  9. tr2ks

    London

    12 reviews

    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 28 July 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Food is very salty and quality unsatisfactory. Services are underwhelming and the place was half empty during Sunday lunch time, that tells a story.
    Dragon CastleResponded on 15 August 2024
    Hi Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. We're truly sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet expectations. Your feedback on the food and service is important, and we'll be addressing these concerns with our team to make improvements. We appreciate your honesty and hope you'll give us another chance to provide you with a better experience in the future. Kind regards, Fiona

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I go to Dragon Castle specifically for their braised ribs in Mandarin sauce (starter) which I had with special fried rice. The ribs are succulent and the Mandarin sauce is tasty. They've decorated with cream tablecloths and golden chair covers which makes the restaurant look very upmarket. The only downside was the restaurant got a bit too noisy as the evening progressed. Overall, it was a good night out. I give the braised ribs 10/10, special fried rice 8/10.
    Dragon CastleResponded on 17 July 2024
    Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our the food and it's wonderful to know that our décor added to your dining experience! We do apologise for the noise level as the evening progressed and appreciate your feedback. We're always looking for ways to improve our guests' experience and hopefully next time you visit us it will be a little quieter for you. Thank you once again for dining with us, and we hope to welcome you back for another great night out soon! Kind regards, Fiona

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FAQs

Dragon Castle offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 020 7277 3388.

Dragon Castle is rated 4.2 stars by 283 OpenTable diners.

Dragon Castle does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today

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Google Map for Dragon Castle

100 Walworth Road, London, SE17 1JL

Additional information

  • Area
    Elephant and Castle
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 12:00–23:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Chinese
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    While we have no parking at the restaurant, there are plenty of on-street parking spaces within walking distance as well as the parking facilities at Elephant &amp; Castle shopping centre.
  • Public transit
    By Tube or train- Take the Bakerloo line to Elephant and Castle and then its only a 5 minute walk to our doors. There is also an overground station nearb.By Bus- We have a bus stop right outside our restaurant. Buses that stop here include the 35, 40, 45, 136, 343, P5 N343. Buses that stop nearby include- 171, 176, 12, 133, 155
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
  • Website
    http://www.dragoncastlelondon.com/
  • Phone number
    020 7277 3388
  • Private party facilities
    Our restaurant can be exclusively hired for birthday parties, formal receptions and private dinners.For intimate gatherings, our restaurant can seat up to 20 guests in our private function room. For larger parties, you can hire out the entire restaurant along with our stage area that can be customised to your requirements.
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