Asia Kitchen By Mainland China

Name: Asia Kitchen By Mainland China
Address: Khalid Bin Al Waleed Rd, Al Mankhool, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97143252123

Al Mankhool

Restaurant Open now 04 325 2123

Asia Kitchen By Mainland China is an Asian restaurant in Al Mankhool where reviews highlight Indo-Chinese flavours, especially dumplings and dim sum. It suits diners looking for a broad menu, generous portions and a polished mall setting, with business lunch and high-tea options also mentioned.

Reputation Score

4.5

★★★★★

2,195 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Dumplings

Dumplings and dim sum are repeatedly praised for their flavour, soft texture and careful steaming.

Nasi Goreng

Several diners enjoyed the aromatic nasi goreng, with one calling the prawn version especially good.

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What to Eat at Asia Kitchen By Mainland China

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Asia Kitchen By Mainland China, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 10

Asian chili potatoes Net +1

“From the old favorites we had a variety of sushi and their Asian chili potatoes and thoroughly enjoyed it!”
Basil dumplings dimsum Net +1

“The quality of the food was amazing! Each dish hit the spot, especially the basil dumplings dimsum... it was just wow! They have the nicest and more considerate staff, even though one forgot to get us sauces with the said dimsum.”
Bbq pepper chicken Net +1

“And for the main course we ordered Nasi goreng with BBQ pepper chicken..that tender chicken paired with fragrant nasi goreng was a true standout, showcasing a perfect balance of spices.”
Braised chicken in smokey chilli sauce Net +1

“Braised chicken in smokey chilli sauce My friend loved it and said you could really feel the smokey flavours deep.”
Brownie sizzler Net +1

“We enjoyed the chilli prawns. Garlic rice, lotus root, dumplings, chicken with cashew and brownie sizzler for dessert.”
Butter chili prawn Net +1

“We ordered Nasi Goreng , Green Thai Curry, Butter Chili Prawn, and Roast Lamb with Black Pepper Sauce and every single dish was bursting with authentic flavour. Absolutely delicious!”
Ceaser salad Net +1

“We ordered Dumplings, cream roll sushi , crackling spinach & ceaser salad. Dumplings & Sushi 5/5 ,ceaser salad 4.5/5 , and spinach 2/5 as it was refried so it was sticking in teeth when we were eating .”
Chicken birds nest Net +1

“Chicken Birds Nest: Visually appealing and fun to eat — the nest held together nicely, the chicken was juicy, and the flavors tied in well with the rest of the meal.”
Chicken dumplings Net +1

“The new menu has some spectacular seafood dishes on offer and we really enjoyed the sesame chili prawns, chicken dumplings (loved the presentation), fisherman’s shrimp, red pepper fish!”
Chicken garlic chilli dry Net +1

“Chicken garlic chilli dry was succulent and the sauces thay came along with the starters were the game changers.”

Honorable mentions (51)

Chicken with cashew Net +1

“We enjoyed the chilli prawns. Garlic rice, lotus root, dumplings, chicken with cashew and brownie sizzler for dessert.”
Chicken xiao long bao Net +1

“We ordered the chicken xiao long bao, creamy sriracha mayo prawns, and wok-tossed noodles all of which were delicious and well prepared.”
Chilli chicken Net +1

“The chilli chicken had just the right amount of heat, and for mains the nasi goreng and thai green curry were comforting and full of flavour.”
Chilli prawns Net +1

“We enjoyed the chilli prawns. Garlic rice, lotus root, dumplings, chicken with cashew and brownie sizzler for dessert.”
Chocolate dome Net +1

“For dessert, we had their chocolate dome with warm chocolate sauce, and it was the perfect way to end the meal.”
Chocolate dome with warm chocolate sauce Net +1

“The stir‑fry soba noodles were good, and the chocolate dome with warm chocolate sauce was the highlight of the meal, but overall the food felt just okay.”
Chocolate roll dessert Net +1

“I ordered their Business Lunch, which includes a selection of soup, appetizer, salad, a main course, and dessert. The dumplings were flavorful, and the Chicken Pepper (if I remember the name correctly) was delicious. The soup was good, the main course was decent, and the chocolate roll dessert was a perfect way to end the meal.”
Chocolate sphere Net +1

“We paired The flavorsome meal with refreshing drinks and ended our meal with the chocolate sphere that comes replete with ice cream, caramel sauces, popcorn and more! A true treat!”
Cream roll sushi Net +1

“We ordered Dumplings, cream roll sushi , crackling spinach & ceaser salad. Dumplings & Sushi 5/5 ,ceaser salad 4.5/5 , and spinach 2/5 as it was refried so it was sticking in teeth when we were eating .”
Creamy mayo tofu sriacha Net +1

“Great food - totally recommend the melt in the mouth - Creamy Mayo Tofu Sriacha....a veg alternative to dynamite prawns!”
Crispy lotus stem Net +1

“I have to tell the world how good their crispy lotus stem! It never disappoints me.. the taste, texture and the presentation was just something to go back for. I am not vegetarian but I enjoyed it.”
Dumplings Net +1

“We ordered Dumplings, cream roll sushi , crackling spinach & ceaser salad. Dumplings & Sushi 5/5 ,ceaser salad 4.5/5 , and spinach 2/5 as it was refried so it was sticking in teeth when we were eating .”
Dynamite shrimp Net +1

“The dynamite shrimp and crab soup were incredible, perhaps the best I've ever eaten!”
Edammame dumplings with truffle oil Net +1

“The most beautiful edammame dumplings with truffle oil - this was just out of the world.”
Exotic veggies in basil sauce Net +1

“Exotic veggies in basil sauce Beautiful veggies in a mild basil flavoured sauce, this one could have been a little more spicy”
Fisherman’s shrimp Net +1

“The new menu has some spectacular seafood dishes on offer and we really enjoyed the sesame chili prawns, chicken dumplings (loved the presentation), fisherman’s shrimp, red pepper fish!”
Fried rice Net +1

“Fried Rice: Comforting and satisfying — fluffy rice with good mix-ins, well-seasoned but not too heavy.”
Garlic rice Net +1

“We enjoyed the chilli prawns. Garlic rice, lotus root, dumplings, chicken with cashew and brownie sizzler for dessert.”
Green thai curry Net +1

“We ordered Nasi Goreng , Green Thai Curry, Butter Chili Prawn, and Roast Lamb with Black Pepper Sauce and every single dish was bursting with authentic flavour. Absolutely delicious!”
Gyoza Net +1

“The dimsum and gyoza were soft and savory, just how they should be.”
Hot basil chicken Net +1

“Ordered the smoked chili chicken and the hot basil chicken along with pepper rice and noodles. All of the items were delicious.”
Japanese wheat noodles with crispy garlic Net +1

“Japanese wheat noodles with crispy garlic Very soft melt in the mouth noodles with loads of veggies and fried garlic 10/10”
Khao suey Net +1

“The khao suey was rich and satisfying, perfect for a relaxed midday meal.”
Khau suey soup Net +1

“Tried the Khau Suey soup which was good for 4 people and multiple servings.”
Lemon coriander thick soup Net +1

“Began with delicious Lemon coriander thick soup, for starters had basil dimsum and veg fried wanton.”
Lichi kaafir cooler Net +1

“We had a lichi kaafir cooler It was sooo refreshing !”
Lobster in sichaun spicy sauce Net +1

“Ask lobster in Sichaun spicy sauce sauce! Tremendous!”
Mango pudding Net +1

“I ended with the mango pudding, which was light and refreshing.”
Nasi goreng fried rice Net +1

“Nasi goreng fried rice was rich in flavours and generous in quantity.”
Nasi goreng prawn Net +1

“Nasi Goreng Prawn is really good!”
Pan-fried chicken noodles in soy-ginger sauce Net +1

“Pan-Fried Chicken Noodles in Soy-Ginger Sauce (5/5): Absolutely stellar. The flavor profile was incredibly well-balanced, and the chicken was remarkably tender and succulent. Pan-Fried Prawn Noodles in Chili-Garlic Sauce (5/5): Another hit. The sauce had a wonderful, robust kick and coated the ingredients beautifully. Note on the noodles: While the sauces and proteins for both dishes were flawless, the pan-fried noodles themselves lacked that signature, authentic crispiness on the exterior texture.”
Pan-fried prawn noodles in chili-garlic sauce Net +1

“Pan-Fried Prawn Noodles in Chili-Garlic Sauce (5/5): Another hit. The sauce had a wonderful, robust kick and coated the ingredients beautifully. Note on the noodles: While the sauces and proteins for both dishes were flawless, the pan-fried noodles themselves lacked that signature, authentic crispiness on the exterior texture.”
Papaya salad with shrimps Net +1

“We started with the papaya salad with shrimps along with jasmine tea and minty lemonade, papaya salad was perfectly bursting with flavor😋🤤.”
Pepper rice Net +1

“Ordered the smoked chili chicken and the hot basil chicken along with pepper rice and noodles. All of the items were delicious.”
Ramen Net +1

“i really like the ramen and the dimsum so much..”
Red pepper fish Net +1

“The new menu has some spectacular seafood dishes on offer and we really enjoyed the sesame chili prawns, chicken dumplings (loved the presentation), fisherman’s shrimp, red pepper fish!”
Roast lamb with black pepper sauce Net +1

“We ordered Nasi Goreng , Green Thai Curry, Butter Chili Prawn, and Roast Lamb with Black Pepper Sauce and every single dish was bursting with authentic flavour. Absolutely delicious!”
Sesame chili prawns Net +1

“The new menu has some spectacular seafood dishes on offer and we really enjoyed the sesame chili prawns, chicken dumplings (loved the presentation), fisherman’s shrimp, red pepper fish!”
Sichuan pepper chicken Net +1

“Sichuan pepper chicken My friend gobled it in seconds 10/10”
Sizzling brownie with chocolate sauce Net +1

“And of course, we had to finish with the Sizzling Brownie with Chocolate Sauce, the perfect sweet ending.”
Smoked chili chicken Net +1

“Ordered the smoked chili chicken and the hot basil chicken along with pepper rice and noodles. All of the items were delicious.”
Soya dumpling gravy Net +1

“The noodles, rice, and soya dumpling gravy were all delicious and full of flavor.”
Stir-fried noodles Net +1

“For mains, we went with the stir-fried noodles, loaded w/ veggies & tossed in a really tasty sauce, perfectly seasoned.”
Stir‑fry soba noodles Net +1

“The stir‑fry soba noodles were good, and the chocolate dome with warm chocolate sauce was the highlight of the meal, but overall the food felt just okay.”
Sweet & sour fish Net +1

“Sweet & Sour Fish: Tasty and balanced — the sauce wasn’t too sweet, the fish stayed crispy, and there was a nice tang without being overpowering.”
Thai green curry Net +1

“The chilli chicken had just the right amount of heat, and for mains the nasi goreng and thai green curry were comforting and full of flavour.”
Veg dumplings Net +1

“Veg dumplings - classic with a twist, dumplings were made of soya and they were so 😩yummm”
Veggie money bags Net +1

“The Veggie money bags were nice to try with the dipping sauce.”
Wok-tossed noodles Net +1

“We ordered the chicken xiao long bao, creamy sriracha mayo prawns, and wok-tossed noodles all of which were delicious and well prepared.”
Business lunch Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“I ordered their Business Lunch, which includes a selection of soup, appetizer, salad, a main course, and dessert. The dumplings were flavorful, and the Chicken Pepper (if I remember the name correctly) was delicious. The soup was good, the main course was decent, and the chocolate roll dessert was a perfect way to end the meal.”
Nasi goreng prawns Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Nasi Goreng Prawns (3/5): A bit of a mixed bag. The wok-fried rice itself was highly aromatic, flavorful, and well-executed. However, the accompaniments fell short. The prawn satay was disappointing—consisting of just two tiny shrimp on a skewer that were incredibly dry. Furthermore, the prawns tossed within the rice were overcooked and chewy.”

Drinks 3

Green apple and ginger sangria Net +1

“For drinks we had the green apple and ginger sangria with dry ice for showboating but the taste lived upto the showmanship .”
Imperial high tea Net +1

“PS: do not miss to try their Imperial High tea. Served in a wooden 3 tier stand, it consists of appetisers, dessert and refreshing lemon tea.”
Lemon tea Net +1

“PS: do not miss to try their Imperial High tea. Served in a wooden 3 tier stand, it consists of appetisers, dessert and refreshing lemon tea.”

What to Avoid (12)

Food 12

Assorted mushroom spicy bean with nasi goreng Net −1

“Today was much worse. We ordered the XO Chili Shrimp and Assorted Mushroom Spicy Bean with Nasi Goreng. Both dishes were extremely salty. We didn’t complain about the mushroom dish because we managed to eat it together with the nasi goreng, but the XO Chili Shrimp was impossible to enjoy because of how salty it was.”
California sushi roll Net −1

“Smoked chilli chicken bao and California sushi roll- it was just okay. Nothing outstanding.”
Chocolate dome with chocolate sauce Net −1

“The chocolate dome with chocolate sauce- looks nice in photos, but don’t fall for it. It had caramel popcorn, ice cream and pieces of brownies. Didn’t meet our expectations.”
Crab soup Net −1

“The crab soup was hot water with a few egg drops and a tsp shredded crab.”
Crackling spinach Net −1

“We ordered Dumplings, cream roll sushi , crackling spinach & ceaser salad. Dumplings & Sushi 5/5 ,ceaser salad 4.5/5 , and spinach 2/5 as it was refried so it was sticking in teeth when we were eating .”
Crispy plum chicken Net −1

“The crispy plum chicken leaned too much on the sweet side for my taste.”
Lemon grass cheese cake Net −1

“Desserts- apparently their best seller- lemon grass cheese cake was spoiled. And didn’t have any lemon grass flavour.”
Prawn satay Net −1

“The prawn satay was disappointing—consisting of just two tiny shrimp on a skewer that were incredibly dry.”
Smoked chilli chicken bao Net −1

“Smoked chilli chicken bao and California sushi roll- it was just okay. Nothing outstanding.”
Stir-fried vegetables Net −1

“I noticed a combo online with a good variety, and the spread of dishes looked quite appealing. However, the actual experience was very disappointing. The stir-fried vegetables had a burnt and overly sweet taste, and the soup was quite unpleasant.”
Veg hot and sour soup Net −1

“The veg hot and sour soup had burnt taste and basic shredded vegs.”
Xo chili shrimp Net −1

“Today was much worse. We ordered the XO Chili Shrimp and Assorted Mushroom Spicy Bean with Nasi Goreng. Both dishes were extremely salty. We didn’t complain about the mushroom dish because we managed to eat it together with the nasi goreng, but the XO Chili Shrimp was impossible to enjoy because of how salty it was.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Try Lunch. Ask about the business lunch if you want a set meal covering soup, appetiser, salad, main course and dessert.

Book Ahead. Consider avoiding peak periods or confirming your table time, as one busy visit involved pressure from reservations.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Khalid Bin Al Waleed Rd

Al Mankhool, Dubai

04 325 2123

Mon	11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Tue	11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Wed	11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Thu	11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Fri	11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Sat	11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Sun	11:00 AM – 11:30 PM

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Common Concerns

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Inconsistent Cooking

Several reviews report uneven execution, including overly salty dishes, burnt flavours and overcooked prawns during recent visits.

Dessert Issues

One visit found the lemon grass cheesecake spoiled and the chocolate dome disappointing despite its attractive presentation.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

Aed 89

Imperial High tea for two

“⭐ Priced at Aed 89 for two people”

Google review · November 2025

AED 68

meal box

“I recently ordered a meal box from Asia Kitchen through Careem, which cost around AED 68 (got it on a discount)”

Google review · March 2026

AED 100–150

meal for two

“A satisfying meal for two usually comes around AED 100–150”

Google review · January 2026

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The Bottom Line

Asia Kitchen By Mainland China is a broad Asian and Indo-Chinese restaurant in Al Mankhool, with reviews especially pointing to dumplings, dim sum and nasi goreng. The menu also gives vegetarians plenty to explore, while generous portions and a polished, relaxed setting make it workable for family meals, casual catch-ups and small celebrations. Dumplings are a dependable starting point in the reviews, and the prawn nasi goreng, pan-fried noodles and creamy sriracha mayo prawns each receive strong praise.

The Imperial High Tea is a more unusual option: it comes on a wooden three-tier stand with appetisers, dessert and lemon tea. A business lunch includes soup, an appetiser, salad, a main course and dessert. The main caution is consistency.

Recent diners reported very salty dishes, overcooked prawns, burnt-tasting soup and disappointing desserts, while one Father's Day table felt rushed because of reservations. Delivery feedback was particularly uneven, including a meal box with burnt, overly sweet vegetables and a reported illness afterward. If dining at busy times, allow for variability, ask about current set offers and clarify any takeaway charges before packing leftovers.