Chôm Chôm Dubai

Chôm Chôm Dubai

Al Barsha

Vietnamese restaurant Closed 04 239 9755

Chôm Chôm is an all-day Vietnamese eatery in the heart of Al Barsha, serving familiar favourites with a casual street-food feel. Reviews point to fresh summer rolls, richly flavoured pho and a welcoming, knowledgeable team, making it a useful choice for both Vietnamese regulars and first-timers.

Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
131 ratings
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The Good Stuff

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Fresh flavours

Papaya salad, vegetables and summer rolls are repeatedly described as fresh, balanced and vibrant.

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Strong bánh mì

The chicken and beef bánh mì stand out for crisp bread, well-seasoned fillings and satisfying freshness.

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What to Eat at Chôm Chôm Dubai

These items at Chôm Chôm Dubai got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 7

  1. Papaya salad Net +8
    “The food is fresh, flavorful, and authentically prepared—especially papaya salad.”
  2. Bánh mì Net +7
    “The signature dishes, like Phở and Bánh Mì, are absolutely delicious and spot on.”
  3. Beef pho Net +6
    “I ordered their beef pho for delivery. Noodles, broth and meat very well cooked, tasty!! However, portion is abit too small for 75 AED. I would think spend or use less of packaging and use the cost on offering more portion. But still probably one of the best phos I had in Dubai for awhile.”
  4. Lemongrass chicken bánh mì Net +5
    “The Lemongrass Chicken Bánh Mì was excellent, fresh and satisfying with great flavour.”
  5. Chicken wings Net +2
    “FYI: Chicken Wings is a must try!”
  6. Pandan milk cake Net +2
    “The pandan milk cake was AMAZING! Some of the best desserts I’ve ever had and I don’t even have any idea what pandan even is”
  7. Short rib beef pho Net +2
    “Best short rib beef pho in town ! I had the best server and service here at Chom Chom I ordered short rib beef pho, and lemon soda.”
Honorable mentions (14)
  1. Bo kho Net +1
    “Every item we chose on the menu was exquisite and extremely flavourful. We had the Papaya Salad, Beef Pho Rolls, Crispy Crab Rolls, and the the Bo Kho.”
  2. Caramel black cod Net +1
    “Tried the Crispy crab rolls, Papaya salad and the Caramel black cod which did not disappoint.”
  3. Coconut dessert Net +1
    “The food was good overall. I especially enjoyed the Bánh Mì, fresh rolls, vinegar chicken wings, and the coconut dessert. Those dishes were flavorful and definitely the highlights of our meal.”
  4. Crab fried rice Net +1
    “The crab fried rice in particular was awesome.”
  5. Diy summer rolls Net +1
    “The DIY Summer Rolls Saturdays add a fun, interactive touch where you get to build your own fresh rolls right at the table.”
  6. Eid menu Net +1
    “We were there recently and had the privilege of previewing their Eid menu - a combination of regional and Vietnamese flavours, which was so great.”
  7. Fried chicken Net +1
    “The food was amazing. Recommend all the appetizers especially the fried chicken and crab rolls. For the mains I loved the chicken bahn mi and beef pho. The service was great thanks to Nav!”
  8. Fried rice Net +1
    “Fried rice was good.”
  9. Hanoi summer rolls Net +1
    “We also loved the Papaya Salad and Hanoi Summer Rolls, light, refreshing and perfect to share.”
  10. Prawn summer rolls Net +1
    “Has prawn summer rolls, papaya salad and beef pho. And excellent and lot of flavour. Will definitely come back again.”
  11. Vegan pho Net +1
    “Every single item we ordered was absolutely excellent. The flavors for the Vegan Pho were completely spot on, and the fresh Thai basil was a standout.”
  12. Vegetarian pho Net +1
    “The food was really good, we had the beef pho, vegetarian pho, and the vegetarian summer rolls and all of it was really good!”
  13. Vegetarian summer rolls Net +1
    “The food was really good, we had the beef pho, vegetarian pho, and the vegetarian summer rolls and all of it was really good!”
  14. Vietnamese pho Net +1
    “It's definitely the most delicious Vietnamese pho I've ever had outside of Vietnam! The soup is very fragrant, the beef is tender and the noodles are perfect.”

Drinks 3

  1. Coconut shake Net +2
    “The Coconut Shake will blow your mind definitely a must try.”
  2. Vietnamese iced coffee Net +2
    “To finish, the Caramel Milk Flan and Vietnamese Iced Coffee were a real wow moment. The flan was silky and nostalgic, and the coffee was the perfect strong, sweet ending to the meal.”
  3. Calamansi soda Net +1
    “From the refreshing Calamansi Soda and authentic Vietnamese Iced Coffee to the Papaya Salad, Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi, and the perfect Caramel Milk Flan, everything was flawless.”
What to Avoid (2)

Food 1

  1. Noodle soup Net −1
    “My sisters weren’t too keen on the noodle soup as they found the broth a bit sweet, but that comes down to personal preference.”

Drinks 1

  1. Iced tea with ginger honey Net −1
    “Drinks (iced tea with ginger honey) were a bit bland.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Try bánh mì. Start with a bánh mì if you want a dependable first order; reviews especially like its fresh, crunchy baguette.

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Balance pho. If the beef pho tastes rich or sweet to you, add lime; one diner found it brought the broth into balance.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Galleria Mall - 07 & 08
Al Barsha Second - Al Barsha, Dubai
04 239 9755
Mon12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Tue12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Wed12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Thu12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Fri12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sat11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sun11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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Common Concerns

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Small pho

Two diners found the pho serving smaller than expected, including one who cited a 75 AED delivery portion.

Sweet broth

Some diners found the noodle-soup broth sweeter than usual, so it may not suit every preference.

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The Bottom Line

Chôm Chôm is a casual Vietnamese restaurant in the heart of Al Barsha, with a menu built around dishes such as pho, bánh mì, rolls and rice dishes. Reviews make the papaya salad, beef pho, chicken bánh mì and crispy crab rolls especially easy starting points. The food is often described as fresh, balanced and close to the flavours diners remember from Vietnam, while the team is praised for explaining dishes and making newcomers feel comfortable.

The atmosphere leans cozy and relaxed rather than formal. It works for a catch-up, a solo meal or a family visit; one review mentions staff entertaining a young child, and tables have built-in drawers with candies, notebooks and little goodies. DIY Summer Rolls Saturdays add a more hands-on option, letting diners assemble their own rolls at the table.

There are a few things to bear in mind. Several comments say the pho portion is smaller than expected, and some diners found the broth sweeter than usual. Another review considered the pricing high for casual mall dining, though a different diner found the portions generous and pricing reasonable for the quality.

If the pho tastes rich, lime may help balance it. Desserts are worth keeping room for, particularly the caramel flan and pandan milk cake.

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