Dragon Hotpot - Ridgeland

After thoroughly enjoying our Sichuan hot pot experience at Dragon Hotpot, we decided to return and explore their Chinese food offerings. First and foremost, I must highlight the reasonable prices, generous portions, and the overall quality of the cuisine. Every entrée comes with a choice of fried rice or white rice. We opted for the Sichuan fish filet in hot chili oil. Don’t be fooled by the vibrant red oil—it’s not as spicy as it looks, with a mild heat at most. Underneath the oil, the boiled fish is surprisingly not greasy at all (just remember not to drown your rice in the oil). The large chunks of catfish fillets were fresh and flavorful, and I particularly loved the mala spice that’s signature in Sichuan cooking, which has been hard to find lately. Next, we tried the braised pork riblets in brown sauce. These tender ribs practically fall off the bone. They’re slightly breaded and fried before being braised in a deliciously sticky sweet sauce. Paired with rice, they made for a fantastic dish! My second favorite was the hand-pulled beef noodle soup. I’m a big fan of beef chunks with tendon, as the tendon adds a lovely gelatinous texture. The broth was meant to be light and delicate, and it certainly delivered. The noodles, however, were a bit overcooked this time, losing some of their chewiness, but overall, the dish was still excellent. Honestly, if the other items on their menu are just as good, Dragon Hotpot may become my go-to spot for authentic Chinese cuisine in the Metro Jackson area. Most of their entrées are priced under $10, offering real restaurant quality food. The service was great, the place was clean, and there was plenty of seating. In a previous visit, I had the opportunity to try their hot pot for dinner. We chose the half-and-half option, featuring both Sichuan spicy herbal and regular herbal broth. The spicy broth was excellent, while the regular broth was quite mild—perfect for a healthier choice. Hot pots are somewhat like American fondue—you can either have them preassembled or cook your own food at the table. We ordered sliced beef, beef tendon, fish filet, squid, octopus, enoki mushrooms, napa cabbage, and hand-pulled noodles. Everything was enjoyable, but the hand-pulled noodles were a standout! They had such a wonderful chew and perfect texture. Overall, if you’re looking for delicious and authentic Chinese food, Dragon Hotpot is definitely worth a visit!

I absolutely love hot pot, and my husband recently discovered this new restaurant and took me along. Since they are still in their opening phase, they're working out a few kinks and making some adjustments to the menu. Our server, Scott, was fantastic—very friendly and fun. We ordered the half-and-half pot with both a regular broth and a spicy broth. I really enjoyed the spicy broth, while the regular broth was decent but didn’t particularly wow me. They offer nine different sauces, and you can even request a special mixed sauce that your server can prepare for you. Overall, the food was delicious, the atmosphere was pleasant, and the service was quite good.

Best Chinese food in Jackson/Madison. Everything from the egg rolls to the hot pot entrée is beyond amazing and a true Chinese cuisine experience. The dipping sauces really allow you to tailor the flavor to your liking. We love the food and the staff and would highly recommend this restaurant.

This is a fun new restaurant with a great variety of authentic Chinese dishes. Be sure to try the hotpot! I really enjoyed the garlic steak, shrimp balls, lamb shoulder, cabbage, and wide noodles.

I ordered from the kitchen as I figured an hour would not be long enough for hotpot. The food wasn't bad but it wasn't spicy. I do want to go back and try the hotpot, though. It smelled amazing. UPDATE: I had the hotpot today with a couple of friends. I had to add the last star because it's really really good. We did the half spicy, half house pot. We ordered several meats including the lamb and garlic beef which were super tasty. We also got several vegetables including potatoes and napa cabbage. Everything was awesome. You're going to need a bib when you eat and a forklift to get you back to your car. Oh, and don't forget to get the traditional dipping sauce that the server will show you how to make. That was the best combination of flavors I could think of, especially with the cabbage.