Bites Nearby: Lucky Dragon

Each week, Wyandotte Patch editors and readers will pick a great restaurant either in town or nearby where the cuisine is considered to reign supreme.

Here’s this week’s choice:

Lucky Dragon

Greatest Dish Ever: The Happy Family ($11.25) is a mixture of lobster, jumbo shrimp, sliced beef, chicken, pork and vegetables, all served together in a tasty brown sauce.

Don't Miss: The General Tso’s Chicken ($8.95) specialty includes large pieces of crispy chicken that are cooked with a house specialty spicy and sweet sauce and served with white rice on the side.

Overview: Lucky Dragon is a small Chinese restaurant that serves up generous portions and has an extensive menu to choose from. There are several entrée selections, as well as many combination meals and specialties available. Anyone who enjoys Chinese food should be able to quickly find something to his or her liking at Lucky Dragon. The eatery primarily serves customers on a carryout basis, but a small dining area is available for those who wish to enjoy a meal there rather than take it home.

Hours: Lucky Dragon is open 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and until 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. On Sunday, the restaurant opens at noon and closes at 10:30 p.m.

Convenience: The restaurant has ample parking for those picking up a carryout order or dining in. Lucky Dragon is within walking distance of , making it a great spot to get dinner before or after a .

Entrees: Entrée options include Szechuan Chicken ($4.95, $8.50), Roast Pork with Broccoli ($4.95, $8.50) and Curry Beef with Onion ($5.25, $8.95). Seafood lovers will enjoy the Sweet and Sour Shrimp ($5.50, $9.25). A few dinner combination plate options are Almond Boneless Chicken ($7.50), Pepper Steak ($7.75) and Roast Pork with Mushrooms ($7.50). Combination plates include chicken fried rice, an egg roll or choice of soup on the side. House specialties, which are served with white rice, include Sesame Chicken ($8.95) and Mongolian Beef ($9.95). The Dragon & Phoenix ($10.25) is fried, marinated chicken, pan served with orange peels and sautéed with a special sauce. For the health conscious, a few dishes are prepared with no sugar, salt or cholesterol. Two of these more healthy choices include Steamed Broccoli ($7.50) and Steamed Shrimp & Chicken with Mixed Vegetables ($9.25).

Appetizers: Appetizer choices at Lucky Dragon include Egg Roll ($1 each), 12 pieces of Fried Wonton ($3.50) and Buffalo Chicken Wing Dings ($4.50) The Pu Pu Platter ($10.95) is a combination plate that consists of a Shrimp Egg Roll, Crab Rangoon, BBQ Spare Ribs, Teriyaki Chicken, Jumbo Shrimp and Chicken Wings.

Sides: Along with a meal, extra side options include a pint or quart of white rice ($1.95, $2.95), fried noodles ($.50), plum sauce ($1) and fortune cookies ($0.50).

Service: Staff is friendly, welcoming and pleasant toward each customer who enters the restaurant. Those taking orders are very knowledgeable regarding the menu and politely answer any questions diners may have.

Lucky Dragon

Address: 430 Eureka, Wyandotte, MI 48192

Cost: $