Once Upon a Time in the Middle East
Eat well, stay alive.
2026 NR 2h 20m
Xu Fu travels to the Middle East to work as a chef in a Chinese restaurant to pay off family debts, where he meets floor manager Ma Junsheng. Their Dragon Restaurant rises to fame, attracting crowds with authentic‑tasting Chinese food. But war breaks out, and local conditions take a drastic turn for the worse. No one can remain unaffected. What lies ahead for them? And how will the Dragon Restaurant hold on amid the war?
Movie Details
| Original title | 欢迎来龙餐馆 |
|---|---|
| Release date | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | ZH |
| Country | China |
| Certification (US) | NR |
| Keywords | period drama, food, chef, 2000s, iraq war, middle east, culinary arts, war drama |
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What is Once Upon a Time in the Middle East about?
Xu Fu travels to the Middle East to work as a chef in a Chinese restaurant to pay off family debts, where he meets floor manager Ma Junsheng. Their Dragon Restaurant rises to fame, attracting crowds with authentic‑tasting Chinese food. But war breaks out, and local conditions take a drastic turn for the worse. No one can remain unaffected. What lies ahead for them? And how will the Dragon Restaurant hold on amid the war?
When was Once Upon a Time in the Middle East released?
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East was released on Oct 9, 2026 (status: Released).
Who directed Once Upon a Time in the Middle East?
Wen Muye directed Once Upon a Time in the Middle East.
What is the TMDB rating of Once Upon a Time in the Middle East?
Once Upon a Time in the Middle East has a TMDB rating of 9.1/10 from 41 votes.