
i-DRAGON
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About i-DRAGON
Based on Aberdale Rd in Leicester, i-DRAGON is a Chinese takeaway at number 99, where an old leather sofa sits in the entrance for people collecting their orders. The kitchen works from a Chinese menu that lists chicken chow mein and Lamb Kung Po, and a Munchie box also appears on it. The takeaway opens in the evenings only and stays closed on Tuesdays, so anyone planning a collection should check the day first. Payment is cash only, which is worth knowing before you arrive to pick up an order.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention tender chicken, chips, dry spare ribs and prawn crackers.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention tender chicken, chips, dry spare ribs and prawn crackers.
Customer Review Summary
Tender meat is what the happier reviewers return to, with chicken described as tender rather than dry and beef as always soft. The chicken chow mein, the Dim Sum and the Lamb Kung Po are named as highlights, and one diner found the prawn crackers light, crispy and not greasy. Others mention fresh-tasting food, polite customer service and good delivery time, and one says the team contacted them about a food intolerance before the order arrived. The critical reviews tell a sharply different story. Two describe dry chicken and dry, tasteless ribs alongside chips that seemed reheated or refried. One reports a fishy smell, a sticky floor and a fishy-tasting meal that went straight in the bin, and another says they heard the chef spitting while cooking and left their egg fried rice uneaten. One longtime customer believes the ownership has changed and says a munchie box arrived without ribs and wings even after paying extra for more.
Customer Review Summary
Tender meat is what the happier reviewers return to, with chicken described as tender rather than dry and beef as always soft. The chicken chow mein, the Dim Sum and the Lamb Kung Po are named as highlights, and one diner found the prawn crackers light, crispy and not greasy. Others mention fresh-tasting food, polite customer service and good delivery time, and one says the team contacted them about a food intolerance before the order arrived. The critical reviews tell a sharply different story. Two describe dry chicken and dry, tasteless ribs alongside chips that seemed reheated or refried. One reports a fishy smell, a sticky floor and a fishy-tasting meal that went straight in the bin, and another says they heard the chef spitting while cooking and left their egg fried rice uneaten. One longtime customer believes the ownership has changed and says a munchie box arrived without ribs and wings even after paying extra for more.
Featured reviews
- Fiona Messiah
“I reviewed this years ago and it was lovely. I think it must have changed ownership. The munchies boxes are expensive with no chilli just salt. Chips refried. Was ripped off last week as gave us 2 chicken balls. 3 ribs and no wings. Said he would sort us out this week and this week we paid extra to have more ribs but they weren’t in there. Neither were the chicken wings !! So was charged extra for less !! . Still the same worthless munchie box.spare ribs dry, chicken dry and all tasted refried. con artists and the food was poor and expensive. Will NOT be returning. Seriously consider this twice if you’re thinking of going there as it’s not the same people from 2/3 years ago.”
- William Leicester
“I had a wonderful experience with this Chinese takeaway. The food was incredibly delicious, and everything tasted freshly prepared. The meat was especially impressive—very tender, juicy, and full of flavor. I could really tell that the ingredients were of high quality. The prawn crackers were also a pleasant surprise; they were light, crispy, and not greasy at all, which made them even more enjoyable. Overall, the meal felt clean, fresh, and satisfying. I’m really happy with this order and will definitely come back again. Highly recommended for anyone looking for great-tasting Chinese food!”
- M 785
“Food was delicious 😋 the best Chinese take away in Leicester, would recommend the Dim Sum and Lamb Kung Po, but all dishes were great”
- G Harvey Doyle
“Yet again I can't praise the food enough always come here and order never disappoints . Fairly priced for the area and always polite customer service. Chicken was tender not dry perfect.”
- Darrell Parker
“First impression when going in to collect. The smell was a little fishy. The floor was sticky. An old leather sofa in the entrance that looked liked it needed s good clean or replacing. The food had a fishy taste to it. Had two mouthfulls then went straight into the bin. Shall not return.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
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- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
Location
Chinese restaurants near i-DRAGON
- Oriental Star4.2541.5 mi£10–20
sweet and sour chicken hong kong style, egg fried rice, salt chilli beancurd
- Karamay Uyghur Cuisine4.35792.2 mi£20–30
hand-pulled noodles, lamb skewers, fried noodles
- Royal Chef4.4342.2 mi
sticky spare ribs, royal chef special fried rice, salt and pepper chicken wings
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| i-DRAGON | 3.678 | — | — | tender chicken, chips, dry spare ribs |
| Oriental Star | 4.254 | 1.5 mi | £10–20 | sweet and sour chicken hong kong style, egg fried rice, salt chilli beancurd |
| Karamay Uyghur Cuisine | 4.3579 | 2.2 mi | £20–30 | hand-pulled noodles, lamb skewers, fried noodles |
| Royal Chef | 4.434 | 2.2 mi | — | sticky spare ribs, royal chef special fried rice, salt and pepper chicken wings |
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