Dragon-i at Mid Valley Southkey is an outlet of the well-known Chinese restaurant chain, located at Lot LG-056 on the lower ground floor. The restaurant serves Shanghainese cuisine prepared by chefs recruited from Shanghai, Lanzhou, and Hong Kong, maintaining the same standards as its other Malaysian outlets. Its location in one of JB's most popular malls ensures a steady stream of diners throughout the day.
The menu centres on signature xiao long bao (Shanghainese steamed meat dumplings) and hand-pulled la mian noodles, both prepared fresh in-house. Other popular dishes include the saliva chicken with Szechuan pepper, chilli oil wantons, and the black truffle xiao long bao. The kitchen sources fresh ingredients and condiments for authenticity, and the restaurant also offers set meals and family-style sharing dishes. The interior is polished and comfortable for group dining.
Dragon-i Southkey is open daily from 11am to 9:30pm and can be contacted at 07-2673918. The restaurant accepts cash only. It competes alongside other Chinese dining options in the mall and holds its own with consistent quality and efficient service.
+60 7-267 3918
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
Operating Hours
Open Now
Closes at 9:30 pm (in 3h 27m)
Monday (Today)
11 am–9:30 pm
Tuesday
11 am–9:30 pm
Wednesday
11 am–9:30 pm
Thursday
11 am–9:30 pm
Friday
11 am–9:30 pm
Saturday
11 am–9:30 pm
Sunday
11 am–9:30 pm
Our Menu
Menu Photos
Beverage Menu
A close-up of a printed beverage menu in Chinese and English with prices in Malaysian Ringgit (RM). The menu includes drinks like Coca-Cola, Spritzer Mineral Water, Chinese Tea, Filtered Water, and Steamed White Rice. Images show two types of beverages: one with wintermelon and sea coconut, another with flowering tea.
Appetizer Section of Menu
Menu page showing appetizers with images and prices in both Chinese and English. Items include Shanghai Smoked Fish, Black Fungus and Cucumber with Vinegar Sauce, Sliced Pork with Garlic and Chili Soy Sauce, Deep-fried Beancurd with Salt and Pepper, and Deep-fried White Shimeji Mushrooms with Salted Egg Yolk.
Seasonal Vegetables Section
Menu page showing four dishes under 'Seasonal Vegetables' with prices in Malaysian Ringgit (RM). Dishes include Sauteed Hot and Sour Shredded Potato, Scrambled Eggs and Tomato, Sauteed Amaranth, Sauteed Broccoli, and variations with minced garlic.
Din Sum Menu
Open restaurant menu featuring Shanghai-style steamed dumplings with prices in Malaysian Ringgit (RM). Items include Steamed Pork Dumplings, Steamed Yam Paste Dumplings, Steamed Prawn and Pork Chives Dumplings, etc., displayed with images and descriptions.
Szechuan Diced Chicken Menu Item
Open restaurant menu page showing Szechuan Diced Chicken with Dried Flower Chilli in Szechuan Style (Spicy Fragrant) priced at RM38.00. The dish is pictured in a woven basket, garnished with red chilies and green herbs. A finger points to the bottom right corner of the page.
Dim Sum Menu Item
Close-up of a page from a dim sum menu featuring an XO Sauce Radish Cake dish with stir-fried ingredients including prawns, radish cakes, and vegetables. The item is labeled as 'Signature Dish' and priced at RM23.80 (Mild Spicy). Text includes Chinese characters and English descriptions.
Bean Curd Menu Section
A page from a restaurant menu featuring bean curd dishes with prices in Malaysian Ringgit (RM). The section is labeled '豆腐' (bean curd) in Chinese characters on the left. It includes four dishes: Stewed Spinach Beancurd with Wild Mushrooms in Abalone Sauce (signature dish, RM30), Sauteed Beancurd with Assorted Seafood (RM30), Braised Beancurd with Minced Meat & Chili Sauce in Szechuan Style (RM18), and Shanghai-style Stir-fried Egg White & Dried Scallops (RM25). Prices are subject to 10% service charge and 6% government tax.
Poultry & Meat Section of Menu
Open restaurant menu page featuring four dishes under 'Poultry & Meat' category with prices in Malaysian Ringgit (RM). Dishes include Braised Pork in Shanghai Style, Stir-fried Pork Belly with Vegetables, XO Sauce Vermicelli, Sauteed Shredded Pork with Oyster Mushrooms, and Sauteed Cabbage with Sliced Pork.
Fried Rice/Steamed Rice Section
Menu page featuring signature dishes with images and prices in both Chinese and English. Includes fried rice and steamed rice options with shrimp, pork chop, chicken, and minced pork variations.
Poultry & Meat Section of Menu
Open restaurant menu showing signature dishes under 'Poultry & Meat' category with prices in Malaysian Ringgit (RM). Four dishes are displayed: Braised Pork in Shanghai Style, Stir-fried Pork Belly with Vegetables, XO Stir-fried Vermicelli with XO Sauce, Sautéed Shredded Pork with Oyster Mushrooms in Chilli Sauce, and Sautéed Cabbage with Sliced Pork in Hot Plate.
Poultry & Meat Section of Menu
Open restaurant menu page showing four dishes under 'POULTRY & MEAT' category with prices in Malaysian Ringgit (RM). Dishes include Sautéed Dried Chicken with Cashew Nut and Dried Chilli, Braised Pork Belly with Preserved Vegetable, Glazed Baby Pork Ribs with Zhengjiang Black Vinegar, and Sweet and Sour Pork.
Dim Sum Menu Page
A page from a dim sum menu featuring four types of steamed dumplings in bamboo steamers with prices in Malaysian Ringgit (RM). The menu includes descriptions in Chinese, English, and numerical codes.
Double-Boiled Soup Menu Page
Open menu page showing two soup dishes with prices in Malaysian Ringgit (RM). The top dish is 'Minced Pork with Vegetables Wontons Soup' at RM18.80, the bottom is 'Hot and Sour Soup with Shrimps and Shredded Pork (Hot and Sour)' at RM18.00. Both are presented in white bowls on a wooden table with chopsticks nearby.
Mooncake Menu with Low Sugar Option
Open menu showing various mooncake flavors in Chinese and English, including low sugar options. Prices listed in Malaysian Ringgit (RM). Features 'Low Sugar' certification logo.
Dim Sum Menu
Open menu page featuring Shanghai steamed pork dumplings in bamboo steamers with bilingual descriptions (Chinese and English) and prices in Malaysian Ringgit. Items include 'Shanghai Steamed Pork Dumplings' at RM15.80 and 'Steamed Hot and Spicy Pork Dumplings (Mala Spicy)' at RM16.80, labeled as signature dishes. Text highlights sales volume of over 1 million units annually.
Dragon-1 Menu Board
A vertical menu board displaying a RM9.9 promo with various dishes available daily. The top section lists eight dishes including Braised Tofu with Minced Pork, Stir-fried Vermicelli with Minced Pork, and Steamed Red Bean Cake. Below is another promotional section featuring Shanghai Steamed Pork Dumplings and Sichuan-style Noodles.
Restaurant Menu Page
Close-up of a printed menu page showing several dishes with photos, names in Chinese and English, and prices in Malaysian Ringgit (RM). The top dish is prominently displayed with a large image, while smaller dishes are arranged below with their respective prices.
Dragon-1 Chef Recommendation Menu
A printed menu featuring chef-recommended dishes with prices in Malaysian Ringgit (RM). Some items are marked 'Not Available'. The menu includes braised sliced fish with beancurd, stewed sliced beef with preserved vegetables in pumpkin soup, stir-fried celery with lily bulbs and matsutake mushrooms, dry la mian with deep-fried pork chop, fried la mian with deep-fried vegetable and pork wontons, and ginseng roots with aloe vera and wolfberry. Prices range from RM8.80 to RM48.00.
Shanghainese Smoked Fish Menu Section
A page from a restaurant menu featuring several dishes with prices in Malaysian Ringgit (RM). The main dish highlighted is 'Shanghainese Smoked Fish' at RM26, described as deep-fried fish immersed in sauce with crispy outside and juicy inside. Other items include Deep-Fried Beancurd with Salt & Pepper (RM9), Cold Eggplant with Garlic (RM10), and Deep-Fried Eggplant with Pork Floss (RM15). Prices are listed next to each item.
Steamed Egg Yolk Custard Buns
A page from a restaurant menu featuring an image of steamed egg yolk custard buns in a bamboo steamer. The dish is labeled as 'Signature Dish' with a price of RM14. Text includes Chinese and English descriptions, noting the use of bamboo charcoal powder and sweet-savory filling.
XO Sauce Radish Cake Menu Item
Close-up of a restaurant menu page featuring a dish labeled as 'Signature Dish'. The item is named 'XO Sauce Radish Cake' with price RM18. Description in Chinese and English highlights stir-fried soft radish cakes with homemade XO sauce and jumbo prawns.
Dumpling and Steamed Item Menu
Open menu page showing six dishes with photos and prices in Malaysian Ringgit (RM). Items include steamed meat buns, cabbage buns, pig-shaped dumplings, pan-fried teriyaki buns, and scallion pancake with pork floss.
We really enjoyed our meal at Dragon-i Mid Valley Southkey JB! The XO carrot cake was super tasty and packed with flavour, the lamien with pork and shrimp wanton was so comforting, and the steamed dumplings were fresh and juicy. Everything …
Beary Lun
Interior was much upscale compared to city square, staff more attentive and friendly. Food variety seems to be different for each outlet, not too sure. …
KH fang
First time seeing someone cleaning up and getting the crab ready for us to eat. Promotion is worthwhile as each crab will cost about RMB 90. …
Evan
Ate around 7pm, although it was crowded, the restaurant has many staff who provide fast & efficient service. Dishes ordered exceeded expectations & were priced relatively ok. Loved how the 镇江排骨 comprised of many small, bite-sized tender …
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Photo Gallery
Dragon-i Restaurant
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.