The Dragon Room

The Dragon Room is an Asian Fusion Restaurant in Columbia, SC, located at 803 Gervais St. It serves a menu that reinterprets East Asian flavors through technical precision and communal dining. The restaurant holds a rating of 4.30 based on 284 reviews.

The Dragon Room approaches cuisine by focusing on the logic of flavor rather than adhering to traditional versus fusion debates. The kitchen obsesses over fundamental techniques, utilizing ingredients such as fermented miso, high-grade fish sauce, and noodles to rebuild familiar dishes with aggressive intentionality. A notable offering is a golden-fried egg roll that captures the soul of Pad Thai, including tamarind heat, peanut crunch, and lime-slicked silk. The menu is designed for communal exploration, with dishes meant to be shared. Food is fired at high heat and served the moment it reaches its peak, creating a fast-paced atmosphere that rejects the stiff cadence of traditional dining. The staff accommodates allergies and dietary restrictions whenever possible and can time dishes upon request.

The bar program leans into the history of Tiki and Tropical Mixology, pivoting through the precision of the Japanese Izakaya. Cocktails feature high-proof rums, house-made elixirs, and hand-grated spices balanced against yuzu and calamansi. The drink menu includes items such as the Dragon Mother, made with Toki whiskey, toasted mandarin, and Szechuan peppercorn Angostura. Other options include the Yuzu Daiquiri with a rum blend and yuzu, the Paper Lantern with Maker’s Mark and brûlée grapefruit liqueur, and the Golden House featuring Momokawa Gingo Nigori Sake. Additional selections include the Pagemaster, Into the Thicket, White Rabbit, and frozen cocktails.

The Dragon Room stands among the strongest in its category locally and has built a solid reputation among the customers it has served.

The Dragon Room brings its high-impact, communal dining experience to the heart of Columbia, SC.

The Dragon Room sits on Gervais Street, a main road in Columbia, SC, just steps from Gadsden Street and the Site of Wayside Hospital. It is also within a short walk of Craft Axe Throwing and The Vista neighborhood.

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Services:

• Catering
• Event Hosting
• Online Ordering