The Dragon
Cantonese · Liming, Taipei
Restaurant in Taipei, Taiwan
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Below-Street Cantonese Precision
Price
$$$
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
The Dragon is a practical Cantonese pick in Taipei for celebrations, family meals, business dinners that need polish without moving into the city's highest price tier. Book it for shared ordering and a composed room; cross-shop Le Palais for a bigger splurge or JUNTO and Tsui Feng Yuan when value matters more.
About The Dragon
The Dragon is a Cantonese restaurant in Taipei with $$$ pricing, smart casual dress, daily lunch and dinner hours, Michelin Plate recognition in 2024. It is best considered when the brief is Cantonese dining in Taipei.
The Dragon is relevant for diners specifically seeking Cantonese cuisine in Taipei, with service listed daily from 11:30 AM to 2 PM and 6 PM to 9:30 PM. If the group wants a broader Taipei plan around the meal, start with Our full Taipei restaurants guide, then layer in Our full Taipei hotels guide or Our full Taipei bars guide for the rest of the night.
A Cantonese choice for occasions that need polish, not theatre
The Dragon is a Cantonese restaurant with smart casual expectations and $$$ pricing, so it makes the most sense for diners who want a composed Taipei meal rather than a purely casual stop. Michelin Plate recognition in 2024 adds a clear external trust signal, while the listed hours make both lunch and dinner possible every day.
For cross-shopping, keep the comparison focused and factual. Diners looking at Cantonese or other dining in Taipei may also compare The Dragon with Le Palais, JUNTO, Silks House, Tsui Feng Yuan, Yut Fei. The right choice depends on the occasion, budget, preferred cuisine, the most current availability.
Who should book it, who should trade across Taipei
Book The Dragon if the priority is Cantonese cuisine in Taipei, $$$ pricing is within range, the meal benefits from a smart casual setting. It is a less certain fit if the group needs details such as a specific menu format, named house dishes, bar seating, private rooms, delivery, takeout, or dietary accommodations; those should be checked directly with the restaurant before booking.
If the meal is part of a wider Taiwan food trip, keep the category clear: The Dragon is a Cantonese restaurant in Taipei with Michelin Plate recognition in 2024. Other dining choices may serve different needs, from casual exploration to higher-spend special-occasion meals, but those comparisons should be made on current details rather than assumptions.
Within Taipei, The Dragon is best read as a practical Cantonese option with lunch and dinner hours every day. The schedule is 11:30 AM to 2 PM and 6 PM to 9:30 PM, Monday through Sunday, with smart casual dress and $$$ pricing.
The verdict: consider The Dragon when you want Cantonese dining in Taipei backed by a 2024 Michelin Plate mention and clearly listed daily lunch and dinner hours. If you need a specific dish, seating style, private event setup, or dietary detail, confirm directly before committing.
Planning details
- Location
- 100, Taiwan, Taipei City, Zhongzheng District, Section 1, Zhongxiao E Rd, 12號No.12, B1 B1
- Website
- sheratongrandtaipei.com/websev?lang=zh-tw&cat=2&id=19
- Phone
- +886 2 2321 1818
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Dragon reads like a polished neighbourhood Cantonese room: modestly pitched rather than theatrical, rooted in craft and repeat custom. It sits below street level on Zhongxiao East Road, which gives the dining room an inward, intimate feel. The kitchen earns technical recognition—a 2024 Michelin Plate—but the experience remains unpretentious and oriented to locals rather than the hotel-corridor destination crowd. Expect an efficient, focused Cantonese repertoire delivered in a basement setting where regulars and weekday trade set the tone more than overt luxury.
Best For
This is a practical pick for weekday business lunches and relaxed dinners with colleagues or family. Located in a working commercial and administrative quarter, the restaurant draws steady midday traffic and serves as a neighbourhood anchor for repeat customers. It also suits small group meals centered on shareable Cantonese plates—think roast meats and family-style dishes—rather than formal tasting-menu events. Its Michelin Plate signals reliable technique without the ceremony of a starred dining house.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the kitchen's strengths: the signature roast classics and robust wok work. The menu highlights Peking duck and crispy barbecued pork alongside flavour-forward items such as stir-fried pork tendons in XO sauce—great for sharing. Given the restaurant’s Cantonese lineage and neighbourhood rhythm, order a mix of roast meats and a couple of wok-finished plates to spread family-style, and leave room for noodle preparations that reflect the house’s technical attention to Cantonese noodle tradition.
Venue details
Ambiance
Contemporary décor with Chinese details, tan wood finishes, comfy chairs, and bright environment creating a serene and elegant atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- Peking duck
- crispy barbecued pork
- stir-fried pork tendons in XO sauce
Planning details
Location
100, Taiwan, Taipei City, Zhongzheng District, Section 1, Zhongxiao E Rd, 12號No.12, B1 B1 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Le Palais, Cantonese, $$$$
- JUNTO, Cantonese, $$
- Silks House, Cantonese, $$$
- Yut Fei, Cantonese, ¥¥
- Tsui Feng Yuan, Cantonese, $$
Restaurant context
How The Dragon compares in Taipei Cantonese dining
The Dragon sits in the middle of Taipei's Cantonese price ladder: more occasion-ready than JUNTO and Tsui Feng Yuan, but less of a splurge than Le Palais. Choose Le Palais when the meal needs maximum ceremony and budget is secondary. Choose The Dragon when the table wants a polished Cantonese dinner without pushing into the $$$$ tier.
Against Silks House, the decision is tighter because both sit in the $$$ Cantonese lane. Silks House is the natural cross-shop if location or room feel suits the group better; The Dragon makes sense when Zhongzheng District is more convenient and the plan calls for a central, formal meal. Booking difficulty is marked moderate, so plan ahead for prime dinner slots, especially for larger groups.
For value-first diners, JUNTO and Tsui Feng Yuan are the cleaner alternatives because both sit at $$, while Yut Fei is less useful for a Taipei-specific night because it is out-of-metro. The Dragon is worth the premium when ambiance and occasion fit matter; if the group mainly wants Cantonese food at a lower spend, trade down rather than forcing the booking.
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Compare The Dragon
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dragon | Taipei | Cantonese | Michelin Guide Taiwan 20262024 Michelin Plate | $$$ |
| Le Palais | Taipei | Cantonese | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #128Michelin Guide Taiwan 20262026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #1212025 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Michelin 3 Stars2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #1782024 Michelin 3 Stars2023 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #140 | $$$$ |
| JUNTO | Taipei | Cantonese | Michelin Guide Taiwan 20262025 Michelin Plate | $$ |
| Silks House | Taipei | Cantonese | 2026 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants · #642026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #91Michelin Guide Taiwan 20262026 Black Pearl 1 Diamond2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #88Tatler Best Restaurants Asia-Pacific 20252025 Black Diamond 1 Diamond2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #1132024 Michelin Plate | $$$ |
| Yut Fei | Fuzhou | Cantonese | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | ¥¥ |
| Tsui Feng Yuan | Taipei | Cantonese | Michelin Guide Taiwan 20262025 Michelin Bib Gourmand | $$ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can The Dragon accommodate groups?
Group capacity and private dining arrangements should be checked directly with the restaurant. The Dragon is a Cantonese restaurant in Taipei with lunch and dinner service every day, so groups should confirm availability and booking requirements directly with the restaurant.
Is The Dragon good for a special occasion?
It can be a good candidate if you want Cantonese dining in Taipei with $$$ pricing, smart casual dress, Michelin Plate recognition in 2024. Confirm any address or arrival details directly before going.
Is lunch or dinner better at The Dragon?
Both are listed daily. The hours are 11:30 AM to 2 PM and 6 PM to 9:30 PM, Monday through Sunday. Choose lunch or dinner based on your schedule and the occasion.
What are alternatives to The Dragon in Taipei?
For comparison, diners may also look at Le Palais, Silks House, Tsui Feng Yuan, JUNTO, Yut Fei. The best alternative depends on preferred cuisine, budget, occasion, current availability.
Is The Dragon worth the price?
Choose it if you want Cantonese dining at $$$ in Taipei with Michelin Plate recognition in 2024. If you are comparing value, check current menus, booking terms, alternatives such as Le Palais before deciding.
