Dragon Empire

Name: Dragon Empire
Address: 15 8th St, Oud Metha, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971569950505

Oud Metha

Chinese restaurant Closed 0 569 950 505

Dragon Empire is a casual Chinese restaurant in Oud Metha focused on Indo-Chinese and wider Pan-Asian dishes. Reviews point to Dragon Chicken and Manchow soup as useful starting points, while the small, family-friendly setting also works for team lunches, catering, or a relaxed meal.

Reputation Score

4.6

★★★★★

455 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Signature dishes

Dragon Chicken and chicken hot pot rice were singled out as the favourites in one detailed meal.

Spice flexibility

The chef can adjust spice levels and ingredients, useful if your table has different preferences.

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What to Eat at Dragon Empire

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Dragon Empire, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 3

Dynamite shrimp Net +2

“We tried their dynamite shrimps & soup which was delicious and must try.”
Hakka noodles Net +2

“In the mains there was aromatic Nasi Goreng Rice Chicken , Hakka Noodles, Paneer Chilli with Sauce & Smoked Chicken Chilli with sauce. Loved all the mains to the core.”
Sizzling brownie Net +2

“Sizzling Brownie. I am drooling for this one again. Loved the freshly made brownie served on a sizzling tray topped with vanilla Ice cream and crispy cashew nuts. Droll worthy.”

Honorable mentions (49)

Asian chicken chili Net +1

“4. Asian chicken chili - portion was small but very tasty”
Beetroot dumplings Net +1

“the beetroot dumplings were beyond words and Japanese wheat noodles were just wow… so thin n healthy with lots of veggies and protein…the chilli oil dips were so tasty not so spicy loved it.”
Burnt garlic fried rice Net +1

“Burnt Garlic Fried Rice. Loved the Chicken fried rice burnt garlic. The taste was unique and it was cooked to perfection with variety of sauces and the crispy garlic on top gave a perfect kick. Good portion size too.”
Candy ginger Net +1

“We end up the meal with a ginger candy n that's even yummy.”
Chicken basil dumpling Net +1

“Don’t forget to try their chicken basil dumpling and Hakka noodles too .”
Chicken chili Net +1

“There was not a single dish that we didn’t like. Everything was a 10/10. Some of my favorites were the Chicken Dumplings, Chicken Chili, and the Hot and Sour Soup.”
Chicken chilly Net +1

“Chicken Chilly. What a perfect taste flavorful chicken sautéed in jiang sauce a perfect amalgamation of spices topped with fresh coriander. Highly Recommended!”
Chicken crispy Net +1

“The chicken crispy is a MUST try!”
Chicken dumplings Net +1

“There was not a single dish that we didn’t like. Everything was a 10/10. Some of my favorites were the Chicken Dumplings, Chicken Chili, and the Hot and Sour Soup.”
Chicken hot pot rice Net +1

“Our favourites were definitely the dragon chicken and the chicken hot pot rice. Everything tasted delicious and felt worth the money.”
Chicken lollipop Net +1

“The Chicken Lollipop was a hit as well, along with the crispy Thai Lotus Stem that had the perfect crunch.”
Chicken red dimsum Net +1

“Amazing desi Chinese. Do try Chicken Red Dimsum(name was super confusing, just ask for those red dimsums) - surprisingly delicate and sumptuous.”
Chicken ziaozi Net +1

“We order chicken ziaozi which is a red color dimsum very yummy n thin quoting outside.”
Coconut dumplings Net +1

“Coconut Dumplings. Simply loved the steamed light and flavorful coconut dumplings dipped in sugar syrup topped with shredded coconut. Highly Recommended. Loved the soft texture with coconut kick a perfect one.”
Crescent chicken dumplings Net +1

“I'd specially want to highlight the Crescent Chicken Dumplings from this place, it was one of the yummiest dumplings ive ever tried, a must must try.”
Crispy fried noodles Net +1

“The crispy fried noodles taste great.”
Crispy potato Net +1

“In terms of food, a couple of dishes really stood out: the Fish in Black Pepper was well-seasoned and flavorful, and the Crispy Potato was perfectly crunchy and enjoyable.”
Crispy thai lotus stem Net +1

“The Chicken Lollipop was a hit as well, along with the crispy Thai Lotus Stem that had the perfect crunch.”
Dragon chicken appetizer Net +1

“Dragon chicken appetizer also recommended for all the desi spicy Chinese lovers!!!”
Dynamite prawns Net +1

“Dynamite Prawns I love fried prawns in all form. Loved the battered deep fried prawns topped with homemade dynamite sauce.”
Eight treasure soup Net +1

“The food fest commenced with Eight Treasure Soup & my favorite Manchow Chicken Soup, both the soups were piping hot, thick & flavorful.”
Fish in black pepper Net +1

“In terms of food, a couple of dishes really stood out: the Fish in Black Pepper was well-seasoned and flavorful, and the Crispy Potato was perfectly crunchy and enjoyable.”
Fish pepper garlic Net +1

“5 fish pepper garlic portion was small .but loved the flavor .”
Flaboured salad cucumber and carrot Net +1

“1. Flaboured Salad cucumber and carrot ( complimentary) - very flavorful”
Flavored cabbage Net +1

“2. Flavored cabbage ( complimentary) - very flavorful”
Green thai curry Net +1

“From their green Thai curry to their Malaysian nasi goren every thing is so good.”
Hot and sour soup Net +1

“There was not a single dish that we didn’t like. Everything was a 10/10. Some of my favorites were the Chicken Dumplings, Chicken Chili, and the Hot and Sour Soup.”
Japanese wheat noodles Net +1

“the beetroot dumplings were beyond words and Japanese wheat noodles were just wow… so thin n healthy with lots of veggies and protein…the chilli oil dips were so tasty not so spicy loved it.”
King prawn Net +1

“Always a place to chill and enjoy such fresh and deli food especially after a stressful day at work.shout out to Mr. Devnath for always taking care of us and give us superb recommendation with the food.king prawn was a bomb!”
Lobsters with schezwan sauce Net +1

“This visit, I had the lobsters with Schezwan sauce, and wow… the flavors were rich, fresh, and perfectly balanced.”
Malaysian nasi goren Net +1

“From their green Thai curry to their Malaysian nasi goren every thing is so good.”
Manchow chicken soup Net +1

“The food fest commenced with Eight Treasure Soup & my favorite Manchow Chicken Soup, both the soups were piping hot, thick & flavorful.”
Manchow soup Net +1

“3. Manchow soup - quiet thick , was nice”
Mango sushi Net +1

“Tried mango sushi here for the first time in Dubai and it was a great experience – the mango was definitely the highlight!”
Mee goreng noodles Net +1

“The Mee Goreng noodles were savory and satisfying.”
Mixed rice Net +1

“The mixed rice, sweet n sour chicken was really good, the place is clean and got a fine casual looking setup.”
Nasi goreng rice chicken Net +1

“In the mains there was aromatic Nasi Goreng Rice Chicken , Hakka Noodles, Paneer Chilli with Sauce & Smoked Chicken Chilli with sauce. Loved all the mains to the core.”
Paneer chilli with sauce Net +1

“In the mains there was aromatic Nasi Goreng Rice Chicken , Hakka Noodles, Paneer Chilli with Sauce & Smoked Chicken Chilli with sauce. Loved all the mains to the core.”
Pot chicken Net +1

“We also had the pot chicken, which was really good.”
Prawn hargao Net +1

“It is highly recommended trying the dynamite shrimp, prawn hargao, and sizzling brownie.”
Purple chicken jiaozi Net +1

“Purple Chicken Jiaozi A perfect treat for the eyes. Cooked with natural food colors Chicken dumplings 🥟 with flavorful chicken filling inside steamed to perfection. Perfect paired with served chilli sauce dip and other variety of sauces.”
Schewan chicken non veg rice Net +1

“6. Schewan chicken non veg rice - needed to ask for extra schewan sauce we felt it wasnt enough. But was tasty portion size was good”
Sea bass chilli basil Net +1

“We also order Sea bass chilli basil which again very delicious.”
Smoked chicken chilli with sauce Net +1

“In the mains there was aromatic Nasi Goreng Rice Chicken , Hakka Noodles, Paneer Chilli with Sauce & Smoked Chicken Chilli with sauce. Loved all the mains to the core.”
Sweet n sour chicken Net +1

“The mixed rice, sweet n sour chicken was really good, the place is clean and got a fine casual looking setup.”
Chicken gyoza Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Tried their hot and sour chicken soup, chicken gyoza, dragon chicken, and chicken hot pot rice — and honestly, the food was amazing.”
Hot and sour chicken soup Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Tried their hot and sour chicken soup, chicken gyoza, dragon chicken, and chicken hot pot rice — and honestly, the food was amazing.”
Vegetable gyoza Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“We had the Vegetable Gyoza (pan-fried dimsum) and a Prawn Har Gao (dimsum) served with 3 sauces - honey mustard sauce, pepper sauce and chilli sauce as starters.”
Vegetarian pot noodles Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“For the mains we had a vegetarian Pot noodles (served in a 7 spices sauce) with lots of veggies.”

What to Avoid (2)

Food 2

General tao chicken Net −1

“7. General tao chicken - not my favourite, gravy was very thick overall nice”
Spring roll Net −1

“I also ordered the Spring Roll, but unfortunately, it was bland and lacked flavor.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Book ahead. Reserve before busy periods to reduce the chance of waiting for a table.

Allow time. Avoid a rushed visit, especially at weekends, as reviews mention slow service and limited staffing.

Plan the visit

Practical details

15 8th St

Oud Metha, Dubai

0 569 950 505

Mon	11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tue	11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wed	11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thu	1:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Fri	11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sat	11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
Sun	11:00 AM – 1:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Slow service

Service can drag during busy periods; one diner waited over 45 minutes for noodles without being warned.

Limited attention

With only two servers, corner tables may be overlooked and guests sometimes need to call for help.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

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Google review · February 2024

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The Bottom Line

Dragon Empire is a compact, casual Indo-Chinese restaurant in Oud Metha, with a menu shaped for Indian spice preferences and wider Pan-Asian choices. Diners regularly mention Dragon Chicken, Manchow soup, Hakka noodles and Dynamite Prawns; the Dragon Chicken and chicken hot pot rice were favourites in one meal, while another review called the Crescent Chicken Dumplings a standout starter. The food is generally the stronger reason to come.

Reviews describe rich flavours, generous portions and good value, though some dishes are less consistent: General Tao chicken was not a favourite for one diner, and another found a spring roll bland. The chef is reported to adjust spice levels and ingredients, which helps when ordering for a mixed group. The setting is small and usually described as cosy or neat, but the atmosphere and upkeep receive mixed feedback.

Service can be warm and attentive, yet limited staffing has led to neglected corner tables and waits of more than 45 minutes for noodles. Book ahead, allow extra time on weekend evenings, and ask for extra Schezwan sauce if needed. One visitor also found RTA parking beside the restaurant.

Catering is available, making it an option for team lunches or family meals.