Red Dragon

American · Spokane, WA

American Chinese

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605 E. Frances
Spokane, WA 99208
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About Red Dragon

Welcome to Chan's Red Dragon. Red Dragon, opened in 2005, is the Chan Family's newest restaurant venture.

My family, the Chan Family, has operated Chinese Restaurants in Washington State since the 1930's. My grandfather, John Chan, opened his first restaurant, the Golden Wheel, in Yakima in 1937. It was followed closely by the Tai Tung in Seattle's Chinatown in 1940. In Spokane, my family has been serving Chinese food to the people of Spokane for over 60 years.

In 1946, Grandfather Chan moved to Spokane to open the Famous Chinese Gardens- currently the oldest operating Chinese restaurant in Spokane. Originally located on the second floor of what is currently the Ridpath Hotel, many old-timers remember fondly the giant butterfly mirror at the top of the stairs. The menu cover that you are currently reading is a copy of the original menu cover from 1946. The calligraphy on the front is my Grandfather's hand writing. The Chinese Gardens is responsible for bringing Spokane many of the dishes that customers now enjoy in Chinese Restaurants throughout Spokane, such as Special Garden Chowmein and Almond Chicken.

In 1979, my father, Joe Chan, opened the popular Ding Howe on Third Avenue in downtown Spokane. Ding Howe, which means "the best", opened to much fanfare in 1979. Famous San Francisco Chef, Chef Zhou, brought to Spokane new recipes such as Red Sweet & Sour Sauce (previously Spokane had only known Dark Sweet & Sour Sauce) and General Tsao's Chicken. When it opened, the Spokesman Review featured a full length two page article on the Ding Howe, Chef Zhou and my father, Joe Chan.

In 1987, my father renamed Ding Howe to Chan's Dragon Inn, in honor of his famous and much loved Champion Race Horse, Chan's Dragon. In 1986, Chan's Dragon had won almost ever major race in the State of Washington.

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A diner from Spokane, WA Aug 22, 2010
New location at 3011 E Diamond Ave. I ordered delivery from this restaurant and was very disappointed. The complimentary soup was inedible. The little egg rolls were filled with something like a meat paste, no vegetables detected, tough wrappers - but at least edible. The shrimp with garlic sauce we looked at, smelled, and discarded without tasting. The Generals chicken tasted steamed and the breading was gummy - discarded. Mongolian beef - the beef was pretty good, the broccoli (my favorite veg) was spoiled and overcooked. Combination fried rice- the pork and rice were fine, vegetables were Veg-All out of a can and the shrimp were about the size of brine shrimp. Lots of ordinary white rice was included, and it all arrived in good time with a pleasant delivery person. The person who took our order was also pleasant and helpful. I did call and complain and was told the manager would contact me - that didn't happen. My son (chef) had eaten at and enjoyed the 3rd St location, but was in agreement with me about this food.

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