Once Upon a Time in the Middle East
2026Original title: 欢迎来龙餐馆
“Eat well, stay alive.”
2h 21mDramaWar
4.5
59 ratingsThe story
Seeking a fresh start, chef Xu Fu travels to the Middle East to support his family and repay his debts. Alongside restaurant manager Ma Junsheng, he transforms the struggling Dragon Restaurant into a thriving business. But when war engulfs the city, their hard-won success is shattered and the restaurant becomes a refuge for those caught in the conflict. As danger closes in, Xu Fu must risk everything to protect his newfound community and preserve a small beacon of hope amid the devastation.
- Director
- Wen Muye
- Languages
- Mandarin, Arabic, English
- Cast
- Shen Teng, Jiang Qiming, Omar Sherif, Aarif Rahman, Sherif Sabry, Ahmed Salim, Faruk Muhammad, Russell Shealy, Naira Al-Kasim, Karma Hazim