Featuring a large dining room decorated with ornate wood carvings, stunning glass artwork, and traditional Chinese lanterns plus a menu of contemporary Chinese favorites, Nine Dragons Restaurant is a standout in EPCOT.
This table-service restaurant is more adult-friendly, since it serves Pan-Chinese cuisine that’ll introduce diners to Cantonese, Mongolian, Szechuan, Hunan, and Kiangche-style specialties. These dishes may not be kids’ favorites, but for adults, the portions and flavors here are solid.
Nine Dragons Restaurant Location
Nine Dragons Restaurant is located in the China Pavilion inside the World Showcase. It’s the first building you’ll pass on the left as you enter the pavilion and pass under the Gate of the Golden Sun.
Nine Dragons Restaurant Menu
You can enjoy lunch or dinner at Nine Dragons, and the menu stays the same for both meals. Here’s what you can expect to find on the menu when you visit.
Appetizers & More
- Vegetable Spring Rolls
- Chicken Pot Stickers
- Sichuan Chicken Dumplings
- Crispy Duck Bao Buns
- House Hot & Sour Soup
- Side of Vegetable Egg Fried Rice
Entrées
- Crispy Duck Fried Rice
- Canton Pepper Beef
- Honey Sesame Chicken
- Spicy Honey Crispy Chicken
- Kung Pao Duo
- Spicy Mala Happy Family
- Salt and Pepper Shrimp
- Kowloon Spare Ribs
- Vegetable & Tofu Stir Fry
Desserts
- Strawberry-Red Bean Ice Cream
- Caramel-Ginger Ice Cream
Kids’ Entrées
- Honey Chicken Nuggets
- Sweet-and-Sour Shrimp with Lo Mein Noodles
- Kid’s Deluxe (Shrimp, Chicken, Carrots, Broccoli, and Vegetable Egg Fried Rice)
Disney Dining Plan
You can use the Disney Dining Plan at Nine Dragons Restaurant, but only the Disney Dining Plan – it’s a table-service spot, so the Disney Quick-Service Dining Plan isn’t accepted here.
A lunch or dinner meal here will cost one table-service credit per person.
Advance Dining Reservations
Nine Dragons does accept advance dining reservations (ADRs), like all other Disney World table-service restaurants. And like those other restaurants, ADRs are highly recommended.
While it isn’t one of the most popular restaurants at EPCOT, reservations can be difficult to get on busy days or during more in-demand seasons.
Is Nine Dragons Restaurant Kid-Friendly?
When it comes to theming, there’s a lot for kids to see inside Nine Dragons – but unfortunately, overall, it’s not the most kid-friendly restaurant. While the cool touches throughout may be interesting for older kids, younger ones and picky eaters will likely have a hard time dining here.
Even for kids who enjoy Chinese takeout, there are a lot of flavors and a lot of “new” foods on the menu. Familiar dishes like chicken nuggets have a slight twist, too, which means this is somewhere more adventurous kids will fare… and picky eaters will likely struggle.
