Dragon-i — Restaurant in Johor

44 上海小笼包 Shanghainese Steamed Pork Dumplings (4 Pieces) = RM13.80 56 猪排炒饭 Fried Rice with Deep-fried Pork Chop = RM30.80

Wet Towel = RM1.00 Service Charge 10% = RM4.56 SST Tax 6% = RM2.74

This is a Chinese Restaurant. Beautifully Renovated, it takes up a Relatively Large Area with about 17 Tables. The Place is Atas Looking and Cleanly Well Maintained.

Protip: There is a Very Nice Balcony Seating that has a Magnificent View of the Mall. You can see how it looks like in the Photo Collection. I highly recommend that you request for this Seat because I felt the Nice View added alot and Enhanced my Dining Experience.

Although there weren't much Customers when I was there at 11.00am on a Thursday, I was very surprised to see a Super Long Queue when I finished my Meal and left. I think this is the 1st time I've seen such a Massive Queue for this Restaurant. No idea why it suddenly 爆满 that day.

The Staff were Dressed Smartly and behaved Professionally as you'd expect from a Atas Level Restaurant like this.

Chargeable Items to take Note

As with any Atas Higher End Restaurant like this, there are of course Small Items that are Chargeable. If this is someting that concerns you, you might want to take note of them.

1. Wet Towel on the Table is a Chargeable Item in the Final Bill whether you use it or not.

2. The Staffs will try to Soft-Sell a Small Plate of Braised Peanuts Appetizer. If you don't want to pay for this, go ahead and reject them.

Review of the Condiments and Sauces

No Complaints about the Soy Sauce here. It has a Good Quality Taste that is suitable for a Higher End Restoran like this. Doesn't taste like they anyhow get something from a Supermarket type.

The Chilli Oil in their Sambal Condiment is Solid. It has a Slight Spicy Fume and although has an Initial Elevated Level of Spiciness, it doesn't linger long. I like the Strong Haebee Presence with a Gritty Texture and Slightly Saltish Taste.

The Main Signature Specialty in this Place seems to be Peking Duck. Unfortunately there are no Smaller Solo Portions. If you want to try this, your only option is to buy the Whole Duck.

Due to Text Limit Constraints, I won't go into details describing every Ingredient I ordered here.

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Dragon-i at Johor City Square stands out immediately as a wonderfully cosy and quiet spot, offering a necessary refuge from the typical chaos and crowds of the mall. The interior design fosters a genuinely relaxing atmosphere, making it feel like a true escape the moment you step inside. ​For shoppers looking to decompress or for anyone seeking a low-key environment for a meal, the ambiance here is a major selling point. It’s an ideal setting for quiet conversation or simply enjoying a peaceful solo meal, successfully carving out a serene corner despite its high-traffic location. ​Culinary Quality and Value: Decent, Balanced, but Pricier ​The food quality at Dragon-i is reliably decent overall. The kitchen executes Chinese dishes competently, delivering meals that are satisfying and well-prepared for a casual dining establishment. ​A standout aspect is the flavor balance—the dishes are seasoned thoughtfully, ensuring no single taste overwhelms the palate. Furthermore, the portions are just right; they are generous enough to satisfy without resulting in excessive waste. While the food may not rank as the absolute best Chinese cuisine I have ever sampled, it is consistently enjoyable. ​Value Note: One factor to consider is the pricing structure. For certain items on the menu, the cost felt a bit on the high side when weighed against the quality delivered. While the dishes are good, some do not quite hit the mark needed to justify the premium price tag, leading to a slight dip in the perceived value for money. ​Overall Impression ​Dragon-i is highly recommended, not just for the food, but for the entire experience it curates. It serves as a fantastic sanctuary within City Square, delivering a comfortable, tranquil environment paired with enjoyable Chinese fare. However, potential diners should be aware of the slightly premium pricing on some menu items which may not always align with the quality delivered. If you are shopping in Johor Bahru and in need of a dependable, pleasant spot for lunch or dinner that prioritizes a quiet, relaxing setting, Dragon-i is definitely...

We ordered a whole crispy duck for our dinner. When the duck was served, we were surprised to see that the portion was visibly less than a whole duck. When we enquired from the team leader ( the tall and slimmer guy), he insisted that it was the whole duck. So, giving him the benefit of doubt we continued our dinner. However, we were getting more and more confused when the pieces of the served portion were obviously not the whole duck. There were only two pieces of the backbones, a piece if the ribs, 4 pieces of the neck, two pieces of the wing drum stick, two parts of the thighs, and nothing else. You could count the number of pieces from the attached photos. At the end of the dinner, I could hardly hold in my confusion and curiosity - did the duck actually had some special skill that it could shrink its bones, or the duck had so much soft bones that were dissolved when they fried it - and I felt that I had to solve the mystery. Once again I called for the team leader (this time the shorter and plumper guy) and enquired from him. He is more helpful and honest to admit that the number of pieces did not add up.

This is not the first time we ate at the restaurant. We were regular customers. It is disappointing to have such unpleasant experience when we wanted to use the opportunity to celebrate mother’s day for my mum and my sister. I would kindly ask the responsible party to investigate and maybe provide an answer to this mystery.

As much as we enjoyed the food each time we visited the restaurant, tonight’s experience had really and seriously made a dent in our decision to visit this...