The Best Chinese Restaurants in Dubai

San Wan Hand Pulled Noodles is a small but popular spot in Dubai, known for its homemade delicacies. The restaurant's signature dishes include traditional biang biang noodles with beef and homemade cumin chilli oil, spicy wontons in black vinegar, and a refreshing chilli cucumber salad. Guests can also watch the chefs hand-pull noodles, adding to the authentic experience.

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Liam Collens

Writer @itsliamcollens – Dubai, United Arab Emirates

You know you’re coming back before you leave. Another small, hard-to-find space in JLT with less than 20 seats and a line out the door. San Wan Hand Pulled Noodles sells more than just that, but it’s the reason you should come. Get the traditional biang biang noodles (with gamey beef) laced with a generous splash of their homemade cumin chilli oil, the homemade spicy wontons in black vinegar and the cooling-but-spiked chilli cucumber salad. Prices are reasonable. Be prepared to wait for a table.

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Chuan is a high-end restaurant offering authentic Cantonese cuisine. The menu features luxury ingredients, and dishes such as fish maw, and traditional soups and broths. The dining experience is reminiscent of Macau, with private dining rooms equipped with TVs for a unique dining experience.

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Zoe Bowker

Food Consultant – Dubai, UAE

The glassiest Peking duck one will find in the emirate. Very authentic and serious high end Cantonese cuisine, with the glassiest Peking duck one will find in the emirate (and a price tag to match). You’ll find all your luxury ingredient dishes here such as fish maw, as well as old school soups and broths. Feels like being back in Macau with the private dining rooms equipped with TVs! If you want China in Dubai, look no further.

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Specializing in seafood dim sum, Long Teng Seafood Restaurant is a hidden gem nestled in Business Bay, close to Downtown. The restaurant offers a variety of choices, from an à la carte menu to live seafood options, including giant king crabs and scallops in their shell. Among the favourite dishes are the steamed red rice and prawn cheung feung, and the crispy turnip puff pastry.

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Liam Collens

Writer @itsliamcollens – Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Long Teng Seafood is a discreet seafood dim sum restaurant close to Downtown Dubai in Business Bay. While this is not the most popular Chinese restaurants in Dubai, it’s one of the best especially for a lazy weekend dim sum. Diners can choose between a la carte menu or choose live seafood sitting in tanks including giant king crabs and scallops in their shell. Favourite dishes include the steamed red rice and prawn cheung feung and the crispy turnip puff pastry.

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Known for serving one of the best Peking ducks, Quanjude Restaurant offers an authentic dining experience. The restaurant's interior is simple, focusing more on the food than the decor. Despite its modest setting, the quality of the dishes, especially the Peking duck, is highly appreciated by visitors.

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Zoe Bowker

Food Consultant – Dubai, UAE

World beating Peking duck - is this the best bargain in Dubai? Venture into the China sector of International City and you’ll be rewarded with one of the best Peking ducks you’ll ever eat at Quanjude. It might just be the best Peking duck we’ve tasted - anywhere! Don’t expect the typical Dubai interiors - there’s no DJ, no dry ice and frankly, we’re surprised our chair held through the meal - but there’s no typical Dubai price tag either. A whole duck will set you back the princely sum of 118dhs…doesn’t get more authentic than this.

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Known for its high-quality Chinese food, Royal China Restaurant offers a charming atmosphere with colorful décor and authentic Asian music. The restaurant specializes in delectable Dim Sum and Hong Kong Chinese dishes, prepared using the finest ingredients to create mouth-watering Cantonese flavors. With a reputation for good Cantonese food, good times, and good value, Royal China is a must-visit for those who appreciate classic Cantonese cuisine.

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Zoe Bowker

Food Consultant – Dubai, UAE

If you’re looking for some of the absolute best Peking duck in town (and the best value!) then look no further than Royal China. The interiors may be starting to age but it’s all about the food here, and it’s excellent. Classic Cantonese cuisine done very very well, and excellently priced. Always a great meal!

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XU Dubai is a Cantonese dining and cocktail establishment nestled within the Kempinski Hotel. The restaurant offers an intimate dining experience with a menu inspired by Cantonese cuisine and additional Southeast Asian flavors, complemented by signature cocktails drawing upon Chinese pop culture. Notable dishes include the Wagyu char siu and Xiao Long Bao, and the restaurant's ambiance is characterized by neon lights, crimson walls, and tiled walkways.

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Zoe Bowker

Food Consultant – Dubai, UAE

New opening Xu delivers delicious Chinese cuisine in beautiful surroundings, tucked into the Kempinski at Mall of the Emirates. Great service, tasty cocktails and excellent Xiao Long Bao! Don’t miss the Wagyu char siu…sensational!

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