Dragon King J: Chinese-American Comfort Food and Real Szechuan Mala in East Harlem

Homestyle Chinese feast platter at Dragon King J

Dragon King J is a newly opened Chinese takeout kitchen at 2234 1st Ave, New York, NY 10029 — between E 115th and E 116th Street in East Harlem, a block from Thomas Jefferson Park. The menu runs both directions: the American-Chinese canon done properly, and a genuinely Szechuan mala line-up that most takeout spots in the neighborhood don't carry. Everything is made to order, for pickup or fast delivery.

What to Order: Dragon King J's Signature Sections

With 286 dishes across 25 sections, the menu rewards exploring. These are the sections regulars head for first:

Szechuan Mala — Chow Udon, Noodle Soups, and Mapo Tofu

The section that sets Dragon King J apart. Thick udon noodles stir-fried in numbing-spicy mala sauce with your choice of chicken, beef, shrimp, or seafood — ordered hot & spicy or non-spicy. The Szechuan boiled noodle soups let you pick soft, thin, or udon noodles, and the mapo tofu carries real Szechuan heat.

General Tso's Chicken

The classic done right: crisp chicken in a bold, sweet-tangy glaze. It anchors the Chef's Special section alongside sesame chicken, orange chicken, and Salt & Pepper Shrimp.

Fried Chicken and Wings (A1–A13)

The American Chinese Special board: fried half chicken, wings with garlic sauce or honey BBQ, rib tips, fried shrimp — each available plain or with white rice, fried rice, french fries, or plantain.

Lo Mein and Fried Rice

Soft-noodle lo mein and wok-tossed fried rice in pint, quart, and party-tray sizes — from plain fried rice to house special and lobster fried rice.

Combination Platters and Lunch Specials

Forty combination platters served with pork fried rice plus an egg roll, soup, or free can soda — most at $12.75. On weekdays, the lunch special list (Monday–Saturday, 11:30 AM–3 PM) covers 38 dishes with rice and soup or soda included.

Grand-Opening Deals

Dragon King J opened with a Buy 1 Get 1 Free board: six combos and quart dishes that come doubled — like two General Tso's Chicken combos for $14.75. Spend thresholds unlock free egg rolls, can sodas, or a pint of General Tso's chicken (see the coupons on the home page).

Explore the Menu and Order Online

Szechuan Mala Chow Udon: the neighborhood's real-deal mala fix.
General Tso's Chicken: a timeless favorite with bold, sweet-spicy flavor.
A1–A13 Fried Chicken Specials: plain or with rice, fries, or plantain.
Lo Mein and Fried Rice: pint to party tray, made when you order.
Combination Platters: complete meals at one price.

Learn More and Place Your Order

Browse the full menu and order for pickup or delivery at dragonking.hiraccoon.com. Contact Dragon King J at (212) 426-4888 or visit at 2234 1st Ave, New York, NY 10029. Open seven days a week.