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Once Upon a Time in the Middle East

Original title: 欢迎来龙餐馆

“Eat well, stay alive.”

★ 9.0 TMDB Rating · 46 votes

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
Release date
Aug 8, 2026
Original language
Chinese
Origin
China

Cast of Once Upon a Time in the Middle East

  • Portrait of Shen Teng

    Shen Teng

    Xu Fu

  • Portrait of Jiang Qiming

    Jiang Qiming

    Ma Junsheng

  • Portrait of Omar Sherif

    Omar Sherif

    Seif

  • Portrait of Aarif Rahman

    Aarif Rahman

    Tony

  • Portrait of Sherif Sabry

    Sherif Sabry

    Zayd

  • Portrait of Ahmed Salim

    Ahmed Salim

    Ali

  • Portrait of Faruk Muhammad

    Faruk Muhammad

    Jamal

  • Portrait of Russell Shealy

    Russell Shealy

    Morgan

  • Portrait of Naira Al-Qasim

    Naira Al-Qasim

    Lina

  • Portrait of Karma Hazim

    Karma Hazim

    Susu

  • Portrait of Wei Qing

    Wei Qing

    Xu's Mother

  • Portrait of Zhang Xiwei

    Zhang Xiwei

    Xu Le

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