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Wednesday 9 April 2014

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The Chinese Dragon Café is probably one of Colombo’s respected and legendary names when it comes to the restaurant scene. It is also one of the oldest too, starting all the way back from 1949. Give it a few more decades and it might set itself as a landmark – probably. Over the years, the restaurant has maintained its standard in quality and service. That being said, it was time for The Nation to put the Chinese Dragon Café to the test. With quite a few outlets open around the town, we stopped off at where it all began, Miligiriya Avenue

The rustic feeling that emanates from the building that is the Chinese Dragon Café is rather pleasing. A few Chinese lanterns, here and there, that adorn the place also adds to the overall aesthetics. It is definitely a cozy atmosphere.

What could have spruced up the place? How about some authentic Chinese classical music to go with the authentic Chinese cuisine? A few paintings about Chinese folklore, history wouldn’t hurt either. Playing lousy mundane radio stations doesn’t really make one feel Chinese.

Whatever reasons they had for the fish tank, it sure does entertain the otherwise noisy toddlers.

Showing sports on the TV, like a cricket match, for example, is fine. However, is it not only distracting for the customer, the waiters also unknowingly find themselves caught up in the gravitational pull of the screen.

Apart from the waiters, well not all of them and not all of the time, who are prone to direct their attention to the TV, the service at the Chinese Dragon Café is mediocre. Yet, when they are serving you, the customer, by setting tables, taking orders, etc., there is not much to fault.

The hygiene at the place is commendable. Unlike some other places we’ve been to, there wasn’t much in evidence of sticky tables, oily cutlery, dusty carpets, or chipped furniture at the restaurant. So, thumbs up for that.

Expect a 20 – 30 minute time interval before the food is brought to the table.

In a landscape that is unforgiving to the disadvantaged and sloppy restaurants, the food (its quality) is possibly the main reason that the Chinese Dragon Café has lasted for as long as it has, and maybe their prices, while managing to secure a foothold for itself.

To begin with, we decided to keep things simple. Usually, the simple dishes are the ones that get the least attention in quality and service, and you could guess why. So, that is exactly what we wanted to inspect.

The Jasmine Steamed Rice is essentially steamed Basmati rice. A portion can easily serve two. It seems they actually start preparing the rice, i.e., steaming it, after the order is placed, which is evident from the piping hot rice and vapor rising from the white rice.

Since it’s plain rice, a few curries is a good follow through. The Kan Kung with Garlic is a personal favorite, and the Chinese Dragon Café does not disappoint. Served in very generous amounts, the dish can serve at least two people. It’s not too oily and the garlic leaves a tender musky taste to the leaves. However, a few more chunks of garlic, just to munch on, would have pleased an avid garlic fan.

The Sliced Chili Chicken with nuts is a dish worth trying. The chicken pieces are crunchy outside and tender inside. Mix the onions, carrots, and nuts and you’ve got yourself a decent dish. A little more gravy for those diners ordering plain rice would be considerate.

Though some of the dishes lack a spicy taste we Sri Lankans are fond of, there is always the option of trying out the chili paste that’s on the table. This chili paste is spicy enough to even the most raucous spice monger quietly satisfied.

Verdict

The Chinese Dragon is a place I have kept going to for a long time, and it’s safe to say I will be continuing the tradition in the future. What attracts me to the place is that they’ve kept their standards up, and yet sport an economical range of food without compromises. Besides, there’s the Indian Ocean, a hop step and a jump away, down the road; a perfect way to relax after a filling meal.