$18.49 | 1030 Calories
Tender calamari (squid) is hand-breaded and fried until golden and crispy. It is then tossed in a sweet and mildly spicy chili sauce. Unlike the traditional calamari served with marinara, this version is sticky and savory, often finished with a sesame garlic crunch and a drizzle of black garlic molasses (at participating locations) for extra depth of flavor.
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Price
Estimated Price: $15.49 – $18.49
(Note: Pricing varies significantly by location. Major cities will be on the higher end of this range.)
Calories
1030 Calories per order (serving).
Ingredients
- Seafood: Calamari (Squid).5
- Breading/Batter: Wheat flour, cornstarch, salt, spices (likely includes garlic powder, onion powder).
- Dragon Sauce: Sweet chili sauce (sugar, chili peppers, vinegar, garlic), Soy sauce.
- Toppings: Sesame garlic crunch (toasted sesame seeds, fried garlic bits), Black garlic molasses.6
- Garnish: Green onions or dried red chili peppers (often Japones peppers) for presentation.
Nutrition Table
(Based on a standard order of Crispy Dragon Calamari)
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
| Calories | 1030 | – |
| Total Fat | 66g | 85% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | – |
| Cholesterol | 680mg | 227% |
| Sodium | 1750mg | 76% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 60g | 22% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g | 7% |
| Sugars | 21g | – |
| Protein | 48g | – |
> Note: This item is very high in sodium and cholesterol. The sugar content is also higher than standard calamari due to the sweet chili glaze.
Allergens List
This item contains the following major allergens:
- ✅ Shellfish (Squid)
- ✅ Wheat/Gluten (Breading, Soy Sauce)
- ✅ Soy (Sauce, Fryer Oil)
- ✅ Sesame (Sesame garlic crunch topping)
- ⚠️ Egg/Milk (Often present in the batter/wash station—cross-contamination is likely).
FAQs
1. How spicy is the Crispy Dragon Calamari?
It is mildly spicy. The dish uses a sweet-and-spicy sauce similar to Thai sweet chili — more flavourful than plain calamari, but not as hot as buffalo-style sauces.
2. Is this item gluten-free?
No. The calamari is coated in a wheat-based breading, and the dragon sauce usually contains soy sauce, which includes wheat.
3. How is this different from the regular Crispy Calamari?
The original version is served dry with marinara and ranch on the side. The Dragon Calamari is tossed in a sticky, sweet-spicy sauce, giving it a bolder, saucy flavour profile.
4. Can I get the sauce on the side instead?
Yes. You can request the Dragon Sauce on the side if you prefer less spice or want to prevent the calamari from becoming soggy.
5. Are the dried red peppers included meant to be eaten?
They are technically edible but very tough and strongly spicy. They are mainly included as a garnish, so most guests do not eat them.
