Dragon House — Restaurant in Jaipur Municipal Corporation

My final day in Jaipur during my vacation brought me to Dragon House, a fine dining establishment at Radisson that attempts to be "fine" but misses a few things here and there. Since this was my first time at this restaurant, I left it up to the servers to pair our food.

Upon their recommendations, we ordered the following: 1. Sunset in Siam, a mocktails Burnt Garlic Chicken Fried Rice 3. Dragon House pan fried veggies in Butter Garlic Sauce 4. Chongging styled chicken Once we placed our order, we were provided tasting platter of their sweet papaya salad, kimchi and masala peanuts to relish upon while our order was being prepared. All three were delightful and my compliments their chefs for preparing these.

To my absolute surprise, when asked for regular water, the restaurant denied saying that they do not serve water and their patrons must buy their overpriced 200/litre water bottles. I'm pretty sure they're probably breaking a law or two with this nasty attempt at robbing their patrons of a great dining experience. Anyways, we were quite tried from our 7 hour journey from Udaipur and had no strength left to argue moral and legal obligations and decided to purchase their water. The glass water bottle will now serve a flower vase in my office, acting as constant reminder of the horros of capitalism.

The starter, Chongqing chicken was batter fried chicken pieces tossed in spring onions, red peppers and Sichuan pepper corns. Not quite the best I've had but they were good enough so Dragon House gets a pass here.

Enter main course and things went downhill. When patrons order burnt garlic fried rice, they expect just one thing. Their dish should highlight garlic. And that is exactly what was missing from the rice. Let alone subtle hints, I could not find a single garlic in the rice.

The servers had recommended their dragon veggies in Butter Garlic sauce as an absolutely delightful pairing for the burnt garlic rice. This was quite good and would have paired very nicely with the rice if it actually had some garlic.

The mocktail was an absolute disaster. Sunset in Siam is just cranberry soda with a kaffir leaf and a dash lime juice. Zero depth of flavours and I'd rather drink a cranberry Bacardi than this mocktail. At least the Bacardi is cheaper.

Given all this, I do want to point out that I was in the restaurant at somewhat of a rushour time during the weekend but the serving staff was fantastic.

Dragon house is a confused amalgamation of fantastic service and a cozy atmosphere, paired with crappy mocktails and shoddy attempts at charging for water that ultimately leaves me wanting to avoid it like the flu. 3/5 stars is being generous...

The Dragon House restaurant is difficult to locate as it is snugly tucked behind the facade of the Radisson Hotel. The entry to the restaurant is through the rear entrance of the hotel. The added advantage being the availability of valet parking. The restaurant has a welcoming Oriental ambience and is spacious with large number of seating options. They even have dug out tables which give you the feeling of floor seating while remaining kind to your knees as you can neatly hang the underneath. The menu is well curated. The dumplings are good, so is the chestnut soup. The food was great and the service was excellent. This is an authentic Chinese /Oriental restaurant complete with jasmine tea at the table. Thankfully the increasing bonhomie between Modi and Xi Xinping does not spill over onto the taste of the food here, its still very Chinese and very delectable. A dinner for two with starters and glass of wine would cost in the range of Rs3000-4000.Take off the alcohol and it would be...

Dragon House, Jaipur: A Taste of Authentic Oriental Cuisine

Nestled in the heart of Jaipur, Dragon House stands as a culinary haven for lovers of Oriental cuisine. From the moment you step inside, you're transported to a world of exotic flavors and aromas.

The restaurant's ambiance exudes elegance and charm, with subtle Oriental décor and soothing music creating the perfect setting for a memorable dining experience.

Dragon House's menu boasts a tantalizing array of dishes inspired by Chinese, Thai, and Japanese cuisines, each prepared with precision and care by skilled chefs. From savory stir-fries to delicate sushi rolls, every dish is a work of art that delights the senses.

Whether you're craving the bold flavors of Szechuan cuisine or the delicate nuances of Japanese sushi, Dragon House promises to take your taste buds on a journey through the Far East. With its impeccable service and commitment to quality, it's no wonder Dragon House is a favorite among locals and...