Drachenfutter is a story set in Hamburg, where immigrants are constantly trying to navigate their way through the system. Shezad, a young Pakistani man, resides in a small hotel managed by the dubious Herder. The hotel is like a mini United Nations, with people from various backgrounds living there.
Shezad attempts to assist his older friend Rashid with his amnesty claim, but unfortunately, it is unsuccessful. Herder then offers to smuggle Rashid into the US for a hefty fee. Additionally, Herder arranges for Shezad to work in the kitchen of a Chinese restaurant, where he strikes up a friendship with Xiao, a waiter.
Xiao dreams of opening his own restaurant, and together with Shezad, they manage to save enough money to make this dream a reality, largely thanks to Shezad's daring actions. As Shezad is a skilled cook, they decide to serve Pakistani cuisine in their restaurant.
Through their bond and hard work, the question arises: could economic success be within their reach?