Wong's Dragon Room

I really love coming here because everyone is so friendly and including the 2 bartenders that I love, Jen and Julie. They've always been so understanding and respectful of who I am. It's people like them that really help me feel happy inside. I want to thank them for being so kindhearted to me. Love you both, Tiffany ‍

Make sure you get the honey walnut shrimp. Best in town. Been coming here since 2009.

My love for a sketchy dive bars knows no bounds and Wong's officially has my heart. The night we bellied up to the bar we instantly made friends with a few of the regulars. They suggested we order the steak and a plate of egg rolls. No steak for us, but we did get feast on a massive plate of orange chicken and 5-brick sized egg rolls. I would put this Chinese food up against local stand alone Chinese restaurant. Salty, sweet, crunchy, and just banging on every level. The best part about deep throating egg rolls and slurping down vod sods at Wong's is being serenaded by the sweet sounds of Linkin Park and Lady GaGa. The karaoke game here is strong and not to toot my own horn, but I killed it with my rendition of "Don't Speak" by No Doubt. If you live in the area and have yet to visit Wong's... you're failing. We just got out of a pandemic, live a little!

Strong drinks and karaoke on Fridays! Love this place. If you want Chinese food, get here by 8, I think they stop taking orders at 8:30.

There are few things I like more and few places that I feel more comfortable than a legit dive bar. Wong's Dragon Room is exactly that, a legit dive bar. After years of driving by and countless stories from friends, Wong's was at the top of my list once things started opening up again when Covid started to slow down. Thinking I'd be walking into an empty bar at 10:00am on a Sunday, I was absolutely shocked to see Wong's bumpin'! I'm serious, not a seat available inside so I waited things out on the makeshift patio. Within a half hour I had found space inside and quickly learned that most of the crowd was in attendance for the Sunday steak and eggs special. You see, this is why I love dive bars. A Chinese restaurant/dive bar serving American steak and eggs on a Sunday morning... brilliant. As the clock ticked into the afternoon I opted for the Chinese food options and I'm happy I did. I have an absolute soft spot in my heart and tummy for Americanized Chinese food and Wong's does not miss the mark when it comes to their lengthy menu. I will be back, I will be eating steak and eggs, I will be gambling at the bar (they have Keno through the CA lottery), and I will become a damn regular at some point... hopefully sooner than later.

The band was amazing Ramzy FunkThe Vibe was off the hookThe cigarette smoke was overwhelming. Several people standing in the door blowing the smoke in.People were gagging all through out the bar.Asked the workers Several times to let smokers know not to stand in the door & blow the smoke into the restraunt ( against the law 8 ft to any open ). I guesse no one matters but smokers at this restaurant.Refused to help.Won't be back even though band was incredible

This La Mesa landmark is still my favorite neighborhood bar after all these years due to the awesome bartenders and strong drinks. They have taken COVID precaution measures by putting up a partition between the bar and guests, and they also have an outdoor tented area with heaters set up in the parking lot. Sunday brunch is the best. The steaks are made to order on the grill right in the patio and brought to your table with potatoes, eggs and toast. Last time the bar was full but we were still able to sit in the restaurant and order breakfast and drinks from the bar side. The fact that they don't try to be trendy and hip is actually a plus in my book. Bottoms up!

I've always wanted to check this bar out and I finally made it in for a drink.Pros:Good drinks.Cheap drinks.You can have food from next door.It's dark inside.Cons:May not be the safest place.Not fancy at all so if that's what you want go elsewhere.This may become my hangout when I want a strong cheap drink.

Cool local spot right next to a well known local neighborhood Chinese restaurant. We were invited by some friends to come and hang out and listen to some live music. The band was great, they played everything from red hot chilli peppers to Latin/ Caribbean music. One of the singers also dubbed as a bar back and switch wigs several times, he was definitely having a great time. Which elevated my vibes. The bartenders were nice and attentive, I think you have to have a certain personality to work here as other reviews state, there is a mix crowd in this spot. Which I embrace so much and reminds me of my nyc days. All walks of life! Sit next to your grandma or take shots with college kids. We also ordered sushi from next door, all the rolls were half off and they had a Delicious roll that had no rice. What also surprised me, they offered lotto tickets inside this bar! You can actually pick your numbers and play. Loved this concept. This is a great spot no frills to listen to live music on Saturday, eat sushi at the bar and have simple drinks.

Years have passed since our last dinning experience with this restaurant. Upon entering, we were greeted by a waitress who was pleasant but not friendly. The only guests at this establishment were visiting the bar, the restaurant portion was empty. We decided to be seated, and ordered one of the family meals .It came with an appetizer tray- egg rolls, bbq pork, and battered shrimp.All three had been previously deep fried which left them soggy, greasy, and tasteless. A cup of Egg drop soup was also served, the best part of the meal. We chose sesame chicken and a soy sauce beef as our entree. "Fried rice" ( instant short grain white rice coated with soy sauce and a bit of scrambled egg ) was served along side the entrees. We have eaten at many Chinese restaurants, this experience was horrible. The food was far from authentic, a poor representation of a both dishes and appetizers. It lacked seasoning, flavor, texture, eye appeal, and authenticity. The sauces on both entrees were thick and pasty. The meat tough and tasteless. There was no vegetables in either entree, just meat and tasteless sauce.The service was as expected, average.The pricing, very expensive considering the lack of quality. The environment traditional decor, old school, but clean and accommodating.We would not recommend this restaurant to others. There are just too many other good Asian restaurants in San Diego county.