Crystal Dragon
City of Dreams Manila / Entertainment City, Parañaque, Parañaque
Restaurant in Parañaque, Philippines
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Price
$30–50per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Crystal Dragon serves Cantonese and regional Chinese cooking on the upper ground floor of Nuwa Tower 1 at City of Dreams Manila. Its published dining formats include dim sum, a la carte dishes, lunch sets and a longer tasting menu.
About Crystal Dragon
Chinese dining at City of Dreams Manila
Crystal Dragon is the Cantonese and regional Chinese restaurant within City of Dreams Manila in Paranaque. The restaurant's contact page places it on the upper ground floor of Nuwa, Tower 1, within the Entertainment City complex. That tower and floor are more useful arrival details than the broad Manila label alone. The resort's current dining directory separately identifies Crystal Dragon, supporting its identity as a restaurant rather than a synonym for Nuwa or the casino complex.
Choosing between dim sum and set menus
The official restaurant menu site groups its offering around lunch, dinner, dim sum and signature sets. The advertised Crystal Emerald lunch is a five-course format, while the Crystal Dragon tasting menu runs to eight courses. These formats provide a starting point for deciding how structured a meal to book, but the current courses should be checked with the restaurant. The operator describes the underlying cuisine as Cantonese with other regional Chinese specialties, served in a contemporary setting. Menu guidance distinguishes vegetarian items, plant-based alternatives, seafood sourcing indicators and spicy dishes, so the symbols are worth reading rather than assuming that a dish name tells the whole story.
Arrival and dietary enquiries
Use the restaurant's own contact and reservation route to arrange the meal, specifying Crystal Dragon and the intended lunch or dinner format. Its published menu asks diners to disclose food allergies and dietary requirements. Such a request is not a guarantee that every set can be adapted, particularly where several courses are served in sequence. Confirm the full menu before booking if avoiding shellfish, meat or other ingredients is essential. For directions, use the full restaurant location: upper ground floor of Nuwa Tower 1, City of Dreams Manila, Entertainment City, Paranaque. Specify the tower as well as the restaurant name.
World Culinary Awards recognition
Crystal Dragon is the 2026 winner in Philippines' Best Hotel Restaurant 2026. These category awards are distinct from Michelin stars or an inspection-based numerical restaurant score.
The published voting rules distinguish public voters from verified industry voters, whose votes carry twice the weight. The award identifies a category winner rather than supplying a tasting score for every restaurant.
Sources and planning
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 12–3 PM, 5–11 PM · Tuesday: 12–3 PM, 5–11 PM
- Location
- Upper Ground Floor, Nuwa Tower 1, City of Dreams Manila, Entertainment City, Paranaque, Metro Manila
- Website
- crystaldragon.ph
- Phone
- +63 2 8800 8080
Venue details
Ambiance
Refined Chinese fine dining with elegant, contemporary interiors, soft lighting, and a sophisticated atmosphere, complemented by attentive, welcoming service and a calm, upscale hotel-resort setting.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Set menu
- Drinks Focus
- Tea
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly
- Private Dining
- Available
- Opened
- 2014
Signature Dishes
- handcrafted dim sum selection
- Oven-baked BBQ Pork Puff Pastry
- Steamed Rice Roll Filled with Seafood
- Jade Puff Pear with Seafood Filling
- Efu noodles
- crab fried rice
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Upper Ground Floor, Nuwa Tower 1, City of Dreams Manila, Entertainment City, Paranaque, Metro Manila
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 12–3 PM, 5–11 PM
- Tuesday
- 12–3 PM, 5–11 PM
- Wednesday
- 12–3 PM, 5–11 PM
- Thursday
- 12–3 PM, 5–11 PM
- Friday
- 12–3 PM, 5–11 PM
- Saturday
- 12–3 PM, 5–11 PM
- Sunday
- 12–3 PM, 5–11 PM
Location
Upper Ground Floor, Nuwa Tower 1, City of Dreams Manila, Entertainment City, Paranaque, Metro Manila · Directions
Recognition and awards
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where is Crystal Dragon within City of Dreams Manila?
On the upper ground floor of Nuwa Tower 1 in Paranaque, Metro Manila.
What cuisine is served?
Crystal Dragon serves Cantonese and regional Chinese cuisine at City of Dreams Manila.
Are set menus published?
Yes. The official menu page lists a five-course Crystal Emerald lunch and an eight-course Crystal Dragon tasting menu.
