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Once Upon a Time in the Middle East

Once Upon a Time in the Middle East

85
Balasaur Score
Balasaur Approved

2026 · Movie · 2h 20m

DramaWar

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A Balasaur Score of 85 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 8.3/10.

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?

Ratings

IMDb8.3/10

38 audience votes

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Themes

middle eastfoodperiod dramairaq warchefculinary arts2000swar drama

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