Once Upon a Time in the Middle East

Synopsis

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?

Main Cast

Shen Teng

Xu Fu

Jiang Qiming

Ma Junsheng

Omar Sherif

Seif

Aarif Rahman

Tony

Sherif Sabry

Zayd

Ahmed Salim

Ali

Faruk Muhammad

Jamal

Russell Shealy

Morgan

Naira Al-Qasim

Lina

Karma Hazim

Susu