Anytime is a good time to celebrate the rich flavours of Chinese cuisine. Whether it’s steamed dumplings or a bowl of humble noodles that you’re craving, here are the Chinese restaurants in Downtown Dubai that serve them. From fine dining to casual spots, this list has them all.
LongTeng
This award-winning restaurant has loyal fans and it’s not hard to tell why. They create the most delicious pieces of dim sum, plus nail classics like mapo tofu and kung pao chicken.
Location: TimeOut Market, Souk Al Bahar
Phone number: 054 375 2421
TangTown Chinese Restaurant
You can feast on Cantonese barbecue specialities, seasonal vegetables, dim sums and fresh seafood in a luxurious setting. The highlight here is the chef’s recommendations menu which has hairy crab in every dish.
Location: Near Address Dubai Mall (Previously known as Address Fountain Views)
Phone number: 04 431 2888
The Lulu Bear & Youda Noodle
Noodles take centre stage at this little restaurant tucked away in South Ridge tower. You can have them topped with meat or seafood, as well as with delish sides.
Location: South Ridge Tower 5
Phone number: 058 567 1998
Chinese restaurants in Dubai Mall
The city’s biggest mall is home to more than 200 restaurants and if you’re looking for Chinese restaurants in Dubai Mall, you will find not one, not two, but many. Some in the food courts, some across the mall and the rest in the Chinatown extension.
New Shanghai
Location: Lower Ground Level (Cinema Parking)
Phone number: 04 224 6819
P.F.Chang’s
Location: Lower Ground Level (Grand Parking)
Phone number: 04 419 0210
Tanuki
Location: Lower Ground Level (Grand Parking)
Phone number: 04 580 8228
Chinese restaurants in Dubai Mall’s food courts
For a cheap and cheerful Chinese meal in Dubai Mall, make your way to one of the food courts. These outlets may be small in size, but we assure you that the food they serve here is packed with flavour.
Chinese Palace
Location: Lower Ground Level (Grand Parking)
Phone number: 04 362 7500
Chowking
Location: Lower Ground Level (Grand Parking)
Phone number: 04 548 9685
Panda Chinese
Location: Food Court, Level Two (Cinema Parking)
Phone number: 04 339 9321
Soy Restaurant
Location: Food Court, Level Two (Cinema Parking)
Phone number: 04 425 7722
Chinese restaurants in Dubai Mall’s Chinatown
You can find some of the best Chinese food in Downtown Dubai and at Dubai Mall in the mall’s Chinatown extension. From hot pot to hand pulled noodles, savour it all here.
Chuan Xiao Guan
Go there for: Peking duck
Location: Chinatown (Boulevard facing)
Phone number: 058 588 6623
Haidilao
Go there for: Hot pot but order the hand pulled noodles for a little entertainment
Location: Chinatown, Level One (Cinema Parking)
Phone number: 04 221 7445
Lanzhou Beef Noodle
Go there for: Lanzhou beef noodles
Location: Chinatown, Level One (Cinema Parking)
Phone number: 800 38224 6255
Nine Squares Restaurant
Go there for: Pan fried dumplings
Location: Chinatown, Level One (Cinema Parking)
Phone number: 04 362 7500
Ying Ji
Go there for: Dim sum brunch
Location: Chinatown, Ground Level
Phone number: 058 586 8856
Yue Baby Hong Kong Cafe
Go there for: Mango pomelo sago
Location: Chinatown, Level One (Cinema Parking)
Phone number: 058 599 1356
Zheng Dong Dan Dan Noodles
Go there for: Dan dan noodles with minced beef
Location: Chinatown, Level One (Cinema Parking)
Phone number: 058 566 1356
Other Chinese F&B outlets to try in Dubai Mall
Happy Lemon
Go there for: Bubble tea
Location: Chinatown, Level One (Cinema Parking)
Phone number: 058 566 1356
Jasmine Time
Go there for: Iced flower and fruit teas
Location: Chinatown, Level One (Cinema Parking)
Phone number: 055 396 7834
Chun Xing (Luckin Spring) Bakery
Go there for: Vanilla traditional chiffon
Location: Chinatown, Level One (Cinema Parking)
Phone number: 058 599 1356
(Photo credit: LongTeng)
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