Dragon-i Restaurant @ Mid Valley Southkey at Mid Valley Megamall
Location: Lot No. LG-056, The Mall, Mid Valley SouthKey, No.1, Persiaran Southkey 1, Southkey, 80150 Johor Bahru, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia
The Mall, Mid Valley Southkey
The menu is anchored by xiao long bao (Shanghainese steamed meat dumplings) and hand-pulled la mian noodles, which are the brand's best-known items. Beyond these signatures, the full menu spans a range of traditional Chinese dishes including braised meats, stir-fried vegetables, and dim sum items. The Southkey outlet provides a warm, lively environment suitable for family gatherings and group dining. The restaurant is non-halal.
Dragon-i Mid Valley Southkey opens daily from 11am to 9.30pm. The outlet operates on a cash-only basis. Reservations can be made by calling 07-267 3918 or through the Dragon-i website.
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Dragon-i Restaurant @ Mid Valley Southkey
Dragon-i Restaurant Entrance
Red exterior wall with illuminated neon sign displaying 'DRAGON-í' in stylized Chinese characters and English. Above the entrance, a curved red facade leads into the restaurant interior. A small ice cart labeled '冷凍食品' (Frozen Food) sits outside near the entrance. The interior is visible through glass doors, showing dining tables, chairs, and ambient lighting. A no-smoking sign is posted on a pillar. No menu or printed materials are visible.
Dragon-i Restaurant Entrance
Modern storefront with red LED signage displaying 'DRAGON-I' above glass windows. Interior lighting and patrons are visible through the transparent facade. A reception counter with display shelves is on the left side of the entrance. The ceiling has recessed lights and a ventilation duct. A person in a purple shirt walks past on the left.
Dragon-i Restaurant Entrance
Modern storefront with red neon signage reading 'DRAGON-I' above glass doors. Interior lighting is visible through the windows. A geometric ceiling design extends overhead. No menu boards or promotional materials are visible on the shop front itself.
Dragon-i Restaurant Entrance
Exterior storefront with illuminated 'DRAGON-I' sign in blue neon letters on a red background. Glass doors and windows show interior lighting and decor. Promotional materials are placed outside the entrance.
Restaurant Interior
Modern dining area with wooden tables, beige upholstered chairs, and red cylindrical pendant lights hanging from the ceiling. The floor is tiled in dark grey stone. Staff are visible near a kitchen counter in the background. Some diners are seated at tables with white ceramic bowls and chopsticks on them.
Restaurant Interior
Modern dining area with wooden tables, beige upholstered chairs, and red cylindrical pendant lights. The floor is tiled in dark grey, walls are paneled in neutral tones, and a few diners are seated at tables. Ambient lighting includes recessed ceiling lights and decorative fixtures. No signage or menus visible.
Dumplings and Sizzling Wontons
A wooden table with a bamboo steamer containing three shrimp dumplings topped with orange filling, alongside a floral-patterned plate of wontons garnished with green onions and chili oil, accompanied by a white spoon. Two small bowls of dipping sauces are partially visible in the background.
Steamed Dumplings in Bamboo Steamer
Six steamed dumplings are arranged in a bamboo steamer basket lined with parchment paper. The dumplings have a glossy, translucent skin and are plump with visible pleats at the top. In the blurred background, a white bowl and spoon are partially visible along with hands, suggesting a dining setting.
Noodle Dish in Blue Bowl
A close-up shot of a bowl containing noodles, dumplings, green vegetables, and garnished with chopped green onions. The bowl has a blue speckled pattern and a black spoon resting on the edge. The setting appears to be indoors at a dining table.
Food on Plate
A plate of stir-fried rice noodles with scrambled eggs, bean sprouts, green onions, and fried tofu cubes. A metal spoon rests on the plate. The dish is served on a wooden table with chopsticks nearby and a partially visible printed menu or flyer to the right.
Dining Table with Food
Two dishes of Asian cuisine on a dark wood table: one plate with stir-fried shrimp, bean sprouts, and eggs; another bowl with noodles in a savory sauce. Small white bowls and utensils are nearby.
Restaurant Interior
Busy dining area with patrons seated at tables, staff moving around, red cylindrical pendant lights hanging from ceiling, modern lighting design, dark flooring, and neutral-toned walls.
Dumplings on a Plate
Three steamed dumplings are served on a square ceramic plate with blue floral patterns, resting on a white lace doily. The plate sits on a dark wooden table. In the background, there is a small bowl of orange sauce and another dish containing golden-brown fried items. A spoon rests in a small bowl to the left.
Restaurant Interior
Modern interior with a black reception counter featuring LED lighting strips. Behind the counter are shelves displaying red and blue decorative boxes and ceramic items. To the right is a dining area separated by a black lattice screen, illuminated by hanging red cylindrical lamps. The floor has brown and grey tiles.
Noodle Bowl with Vegetables and Steam Basket
A blue-patterned bowl filled with noodles in broth, garnished with green vegetables and chopped herbs, accompanied by a black spoon. In the background, there is a bamboo steamer basket on a wooden table. A portion of sliced meat is visible at the bottom left.
Dumplings in Bamboo Steamer
Six steamed dumplings are arranged in a bamboo steamer on a wooden table. A second steamer with one dumpling shaped like a face is partially visible in the background. A smartphone rests on the table to the right.
Dinner Table with Chinese Cuisine
A table set with various dishes including steamed buns in bamboo steamer, stir-fried noodles in a clay pot, egg and vegetable soup, fried lotus root slices, and a side of egg and bell pepper dish. A glass of iced tea and small bowls are also present. A person is seated at the table with arms crossed. A printed menu or flyer is partially visible on the left.
Restaurant Interior
Interior of a dining restaurant with red cylindrical pendant lights hanging from the ceiling. Tables are set with white plates and condiment bottles. Staff in red uniforms serve customers seated at tables. The ambiance is modern with neutral-toned chairs and walls. A QR code stand and printed menu card are on a table in foreground.
Steamed Buns in Bamboo Steamer
Three dark-colored steamed buns with gold leaf accents sit in a bamboo steamer basket on a wooden table. The setting appears to be indoors at a restaurant, with partial views of other dishes and plates nearby.
Dining Table with Food
A table setting featuring a bowl of soup with vegetables and tofu, a side dish of steamed chicken garnished with greens and goji berries, and a small bowl of white rice. The table has a dark wood grain surface. Various small white ceramic bowls and a glass are also present.
Steamed Dumplings in Bamboo Steamer
Three dark-colored dumplings with gold leaf accents are presented in a bamboo steamer basket lined with parchment paper. The setting appears to be an indoor dining area with wooden table surfaces and partial view of other dishes and white ceramicware in the background.
Dish of Spicy Fried Chicken with Red Chilies
A close-up shot of a plate filled with crispy fried chicken pieces mixed with numerous dried red chilies and green herbs on a textured white plate. In the background, there is a bowl of rice, a small dish of sauce, and a partially visible red packet with Chinese characters. The table surface appears to be dark wood.
Restaurant Interior
Modern dining space with contemporary lighting fixtures, wooden tables, beige chairs, and decorative shelving units featuring red accents and white patterned panels. The floor is tiled in gray, and the ceiling has recessed lights and circular pendant lamps. No menu or shop front signage is visible.
Food Plate at Restaurant
Close-up of a plate with sliced pork over fried rice, accompanied by side dishes including golden dumplings and a small bowl of red chili sauce. The setting appears to be indoors on a wooden table with other dining items partially visible.
Dining Scene with Steamed Fish
A close-up shot of a steamed fish dish garnished with cilantro on a white oval plate, served at a restaurant table. A person is eating in the background, holding food. The table has wooden grain surface, and other dishes are partially visible. No signage or storefront elements present.
Dining Table with Chinese Cuisine
A wooden dining table set with various dishes including fried chicken, rice, steamed dumplings in a bamboo basket, condiments like chili oil and soy sauce, and side dishes such as shredded vegetables and cucumber slices. The setting appears to be indoors at a restaurant.
Dining Table with Chinese Cuisine
A table set with various Chinese dishes including steamed dumplings in a bamboo basket, fried rice, tofu sticks, soup, peanuts, pickled vegetables, and a glass of water. The setting is indoors on a wooden table with white ceramicware and chopsticks. A red envelope rests on the table.
Steamed Dumplings in Bamboo Steamer
A wooden steamer basket containing six dumplings—three green and three red—placed on a white plate atop a dark wood-grain table.
Dining Table with Food
A close-up shot of a plate containing golden-brown fried cubes, possibly tofu or fish cakes, served on a decorative ceramic plate with lace paper underneath. A small bowl of orange chili sauce is nearby. The setting appears to be indoors at a restaurant with wooden table surfaces and ambient lighting.
Dining Table with Soup and Rice
A close-up shot of a large white bowl filled with a mixed vegetable and tofu soup, garnished with greens and orange pieces, accompanied by a side of white rice in a small bowl. A spoon rests in the soup, and other tableware is partially visible in the background on a dark wooden surface.
Noodles with Shrimp
A plate of stir-fried noodles with shrimp, green onions, and other ingredients served on a speckled ceramic dish placed on a wooden table.
Food on Plate
A close-up shot of a dish served on a white oval plate with a spoon resting beside it. The food appears to be stir-fried noodles or rice cakes mixed with scrambled eggs, bean sprouts, green onions, and minced meat or fish paste. The plate sits on a wooden table with a striped pattern.
Dining table with food remnants
A wooden dining table with various dishes, including bowls of soup, a stone pot, fried tofu slices on a plate, small sauce cups, and used plates. Two people are seated at the table, one holding a water bottle. A smartphone rests beside a red promotional flyer. The setting appears to be indoors in a restaurant.
Noodles Dish
A close-up shot of a bowl filled with stir-fried noodles mixed with vegetables including carrots, bok choy, and dark mushrooms. The dish is served on a ceramic plate with a textured rim, placed on a wooden table. Chopsticks are partially visible in the background.
Stir-fried green beans with minced meat
A close-up shot of a dish served on a white oval plate, featuring bright green bean stalks mixed with browned minced meat and chopped herbs. A metal spoon rests in the dish. The background shows a wooden table surface and part of another plate with cutlery. No signage or printed materials are visible.
Dining Table with Food
A wooden table with a plate of sliced crispy pork over rice, a side dish of fried tofu on a floral plate, and a small bowl of dark sauce. A red envelope rests nearby. The setting appears to be indoors at a restaurant.
Food Plate on Wooden Table
A plate of sliced fried pork over yellow rice with shrimp, served with a white spoon on a wooden table. A blurred object in the background appears to be a beverage container.
Food on Table
Two bowls of noodles with toppings and a glass of iced drink on a wooden table.
Dumplings with Sauce
A plate of dumplings garnished with green onions and chili flakes, served with a side of dipping sauce on a wooden table. A white spoon rests beside the dish. In the background, part of another bowl is visible.
Restaurant Promotion Standee
A large cardboard cutout display advertising a set meal promotion at Dragon-1 restaurant. The standee features images of six dishes with Chinese and English names, a 'FREE' offer (Chinese tea or drink + one item), and pricing starting from RM21.80 onwards. It also indicates the promotion is valid between 11 AM - 5 PM on weekdays. The background shows the interior of the restaurant through glass doors with patrons visible inside.
Steamed Dumplings in Bamboo Steamer
Three steamed dumplings topped with orange roe sit in a bamboo steamer on a white plate. The setting appears to be an indoor dining area with other dishes partially visible around the edges.
Dining Table with Stir-Fried Green Beans
A plate of stir-fried green beans mixed with minced meat sits on a wooden table with dark grain patterns. A spoon rests on the plate. In the background, there are small white bowls, chopsticks, and a glass of amber-colored beverage. The setting suggests an indoor dining environment.
Dining Table with Chinese Cuisine
A table setting featuring steamed dumplings in a bamboo steamer, egg fried rice with broccoli, stir-fried vegetables and meat, and a clay pot dish. A person's arm is partially visible in the background. The ambiance suggests an indoor restaurant environment.
Shrimp Fried Rice
A mound of shrimp fried rice topped with cooked shrimp and garnished with chopped green onions on a white plate. A white spoon rests beside the dish on a wooden table surface. The background includes a blurred red object, possibly a sauce packet or napkin holder.
Dining Table with Chinese Cuisine
A wooden table set with various Chinese dishes including steamed dumplings in a bamboo basket, fried rice, soup, stir-fried noodles, baked bread, and side dishes like tofu puffs and pickled vegetables. Utensils, glasses, and a smartphone are also on the table.
Dish in a bowl
A close-up shot of a bowl containing a soup with egg, greens, and various ingredients like tofu and possibly preserved vegetables. The bowl sits on a dark wood-grain table. In the background, there are small white bowls, chopsticks, and a spoon resting in another bowl. The setting appears to be indoors at a dining table.
Dinner Plate with Stir-Fried Green Beans
A white oval plate holds stir-fried green beans mixed with minced meat and spices, accompanied by a spoon. The table is wooden, with small side dishes including nuts and chili sauce nearby. Other plates and bowls are partially visible in the background.
Fried Food on Plate
A close-up shot of golden-brown fried cubes served in a ceramic bowl with floral patterns, resting on a white lace doily. The food appears crispy and seasoned, possibly tofu or fish cakes. The background shows a wooden table surface.
Steamed Dumplings in Bamboo Steamer
Three dark-colored dumplings with gold accents are served in a bamboo steamer on a wooden table. The dumplings rest on paper liners inside the steamer basket, which sits atop a white plate. The setting suggests an indoor dining environment.
Promotional Menu Card
A person holds a printed promotional card for Dragon-1 restaurant featuring Yangcheng Lake Hairy Crab set meal. The card displays the dish in a bamboo steamer with images of prepared crab and dumplings. It includes pricing (RM 198), item descriptions like Shanghai-style steamed pork dumplings, hairy crabs, egg fried rice, and free ginger tea. A QR code is present with instructions to scan for a tutorial video on how to eat hairy crab.
Dining Table with Chinese Cuisine
A table set with various Chinese dishes including spicy chicken, steamed dumplings in a bamboo basket, fried tofu sticks, green beans with minced meat, white rice, and small side dishes. Chopsticks, spoons, and condiments are present on the dark wooden table.
Food in a bowl
Three golden-brown dumplings with sesame seeds sit in a dark ceramic bowl, surrounded by green vegetables and white onions. The bowl rests on a textured brown trivet atop a white plate. The setting appears to be indoors, likely a restaurant interior.
Spicy Chicken Dish
A plate of crispy fried chicken mixed with red chilies and green leaves on a wooden table, with a spoon resting beside it.
Dining Table with Food
A close-up view of a dining table featuring multiple dishes including a bowl of noodle soup with sliced pork, a plate of fried chicken over rice, and other side dishes. Chopsticks and spoons are present on the table. The setting appears to be indoors with wooden table surfaces.
Dining Table with Chinese Cuisine
Close-up of a plate of dumplings garnished with chopped green onions and chili oil, accompanied by a white spoon on a patterned ceramic dish. In the background, other dishes are partially visible including stir-fried green beans with minced meat and fried tofu. The setting appears to be indoors at a restaurant with wooden table surfaces.
Dining Table with Dim Sum
Two bamboo steamers filled with dumplings on a wooden table, accompanied by small bowls of condiments and a plate of stir-fried noodles. The setting suggests an indoor dining environment.
Food Dish
Close-up of a stir-fried dish with fried rice cakes, scrambled eggs, bean sprouts, and shrimp on a white plate. A spoon is partially visible on the left side.