Generous portions
Many dishes are large enough to share, with diners often taking leftovers home.
CHEF WONG RESTAURANT
Deira
Chef Wong Restaurant is a Deira Chinese restaurant with a broad Hong Kong-style and Filipino comfort-food menu. It is known for generous portions, reasonable pricing and dishes such as chicken sisig and daing na bangus, making it a practical choice for casual meals or sharing.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
570 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Affordable value
Daily promotions and weekday deals make the menu accessible for solo diners and groups.
Chicken sisig
Chicken sisig is repeatedly singled out, including by one customer who called it among Dubai’s best.
Menu variety
The menu spans Chinese, Filipino and Malaysian-influenced dishes, with plenty of choices for groups.
Quick service
Several diners report fast service, including hot group orders arriving quickly.
Group friendly
Combo meals and generous servings make it workable for family meals, celebrations and group dining.
Friendly staff
Reviews include staff who are accommodating, attentive and helpful with dish suggestions.
Comfortable atmosphere
The dim-lit, casual setting is appreciated by diners looking for an informal meal rather than fine dining.
What to Eat at CHEF WONG RESTAURANT How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For CHEF WONG RESTAURANT, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of CHEF WONG RESTAURANT, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 4
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Bulalo Net +2
“Good enough serving for sharing, Bulalo is recommendable as well as the Calamare and Daing na Bangus.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Good enough serving for sharing, Bulalo is recommendable as well as the Calamare and Daing na Bangus.”April 2024
“I almost try their food. From hotpot, Filipino foods like bulalo and Bantus which are my top fave.”September 2025
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Calamares Net +2
“The calamares was tender and cooked well.”
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Review excerpts
“The calamares was tender and cooked well.”April 2025
“Good enough serving for sharing, Bulalo is recommendable as well as the Calamare and Daing na Bangus.”April 2024
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Chili oil Net +2
“It paired well with their chili oil.”
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Review excerpts
“It paired well with their chili oil.”April 2025
“An awesome hidden place to enjoy the delicious food, would recommend everyone to go here, had the Hong Kong style beef ribs which was so tender with egg fried rice and my favourite was the chilli oil which was delicious spicy location is bliss hotel next to alghurair mall”August 2024
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Pancit Net +2
“That date was October and tried pancit , 1 big bowl and that's only for me.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“That date was October and tried pancit , 1 big bowl and that's only for me.”June 2024
“Craving for a Filipino dish and we enjoyed everything that was served. Loved the pancit and the beef and bangus sisig! Especially enjoyed the halo-halo but forgot to take picture of it. It has a huge serving of leche flan.”April 2025
Honorable mentions (23)
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88 Aed duo meal Net +1
“We tried the 88 AED Duo Meal, dishes included are shanghai, noodles, chicken sisig w/ white rice we crave for egg fried rice and its good that we can upgrade it. This meal also includes 2 lemon grass ice tea and 2 buko pandan already.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We tried the 88 AED Duo Meal, dishes included are shanghai, noodles, chicken sisig w/ white rice we crave for egg fried rice and its good that we can upgrade it. This meal also includes 2 lemon grass ice tea and 2 buko pandan already.”November 2024
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Bantus Net +1
“I almost try their food. From hotpot, Filipino foods like bulalo and Bantus which are my top fave.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I almost try their food. From hotpot, Filipino foods like bulalo and Bantus which are my top fave.”September 2025
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Beef and bangus sisig Net +1
“Craving for a Filipino dish and we enjoyed everything that was served. Loved the pancit and the beef and bangus sisig! Especially enjoyed the halo-halo but forgot to take picture of it. It has a huge serving of leche flan.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Craving for a Filipino dish and we enjoyed everything that was served. Loved the pancit and the beef and bangus sisig! Especially enjoyed the halo-halo but forgot to take picture of it. It has a huge serving of leche flan.”April 2025
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Beef back ribs Net +1
“Very nice food specially the beef back ribs the sauce was perfect”
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Review excerpts
“Very nice food specially the beef back ribs the sauce was perfect”March 2026
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Chef’s special noodles Net +1
“The chef’s special noodles were flavorful, and the mixed platter with spring rolls, calamari, and breaded chicken offered a delightful variety.”
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Review excerpts
“The chef’s special noodles were flavorful, and the mixed platter with spring rolls, calamari, and breaded chicken offered a delightful variety.”November 2023
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Chicken duo panalo Net +1
“Chicken duo panalo was really good, tried some of the Chinese options, taste pretty decent!”
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Review excerpts
“Chicken duo panalo was really good, tried some of the Chinese options, taste pretty decent!”November 2021
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Chicken sisig w/ white rice Net +1
“We tried the 88 AED Duo Meal, dishes included are shanghai, noodles, chicken sisig w/ white rice we crave for egg fried rice and its good that we can upgrade it. This meal also includes 2 lemon grass ice tea and 2 buko pandan already. The portions are big we ended up taking out half of the noodles and chicken sisig.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We tried the 88 AED Duo Meal, dishes included are shanghai, noodles, chicken sisig w/ white rice we crave for egg fried rice and its good that we can upgrade it. This meal also includes 2 lemon grass ice tea and 2 buko pandan already. The portions are big we ended up taking out half of the noodles and chicken sisig.”November 2024
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Daing na bangus Net +1
“Good enough serving for sharing, Bulalo is recommendable as well as the Calamare and Daing na Bangus.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Good enough serving for sharing, Bulalo is recommendable as well as the Calamare and Daing na Bangus.”April 2024
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Egg fried rice Net +1
“We loved their egg fried rice.”
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Review excerpts
“We loved their egg fried rice.”April 2025
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Egg-fried rice Net +1
“The egg-fried rice, buns, and spring rolls are my top favorite.”
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“The egg-fried rice, buns, and spring rolls are my top favorite.”March 2022
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Fried rice Net +1
“Only fried rice was ok.”
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“Only fried rice was ok.”August 2025
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Fried wantons Net +1
“I also liked the fried wantons.”
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“I also liked the fried wantons.”April 2025
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Halo-halo Net +1
“Craving for a Filipino dish and we enjoyed everything that was served. Loved the pancit and the beef and bangus sisig! Especially enjoyed the halo-halo but forgot to take picture of it. It has a huge serving of leche flan.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Craving for a Filipino dish and we enjoyed everything that was served. Loved the pancit and the beef and bangus sisig! Especially enjoyed the halo-halo but forgot to take picture of it. It has a huge serving of leche flan.”April 2025
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Hongkong bbq ribs Net +1
“Me and my friend one of our fav was a garlic fried and hongkong bbq ribs while on the side veg spring roll so yummy.”
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Review excerpts
“Me and my friend one of our fav was a garlic fried and hongkong bbq ribs while on the side veg spring roll so yummy.”August 2023
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Hot and sour soup Net +1
“Their hot and sour soup is legit too, not the copy made by others that are "hot" in a spicy sense. This one is really good.”
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Review excerpts
“Their hot and sour soup is legit too, not the copy made by others that are "hot" in a spicy sense. This one is really good.”September 2024
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Hotpot Net +1
“1st time here and the foods are stunning. Thank you for serving the sea foods & hot pot. Highly recommended!”
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“1st time here and the foods are stunning. Thank you for serving the sea foods & hot pot. Highly recommended!”March 2023
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Lomi soap Net +1
“seafood was great and the lomi soap was super.”
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Review excerpts
“seafood was great and the lomi soap was super.”October 2022
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Spring rolls Net +1
“The egg-fried rice, buns, and spring rolls are my top favorite.”
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“The egg-fried rice, buns, and spring rolls are my top favorite.”March 2022
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Steamed seabass Net +1
“The steamed seabass (63 aed with egg rice for 2) was cooked well. Not too salty but still flavorful from the sauce and cilantro.”
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Review excerpts
“The steamed seabass (63 aed with egg rice for 2) was cooked well. Not too salty but still flavorful from the sauce and cilantro.”April 2025
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Tofu and mushroom sauteed Net +1
“Best favorite is chicken sisig and their Tofu and mushroom Sauteed.”
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Review excerpts
“Best favorite is chicken sisig and their Tofu and mushroom Sauteed.”November 2023
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Veg spring roll Net +1
“Me and my friend one of our fav was a garlic fried and hongkong bbq ribs while on the side veg spring roll so yummy.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Me and my friend one of our fav was a garlic fried and hongkong bbq ribs while on the side veg spring roll so yummy.”August 2023
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Appetizer combo Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“We got their appetizer combo (32aed). The calamares was tender and cooked well. I also liked the fried wantons. Least favorite from the platter was the chicken katsu because jt was too dry.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
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Beef mami with laman loob Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“The beef mami with laman loob (17aed with a drink) was more Chinese-styled. Herbal tasting broth but not that beefy. It paired well with their chili oil.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
What to Avoid (1)
Food 1
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Chicken katsu Net −1
“Least favorite from the platter was the chicken katsu because jt was too dry.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Least favorite from the platter was the chicken katsu because jt was too dry.”April 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Check promotions. Ask for the promo menu: one review says weekday meals can be AED 10, while another reports dining from AED 15.
Book groups. Reserve ahead for group dinners, as the restaurant can be busy and reviewers specifically suggest reservations.
Allow time. Plan around dinner crowds rather than arriving in a rush; one diner found it tends to be busy then.
Share portions. Consider sharing dishes or ordering a combo: a duo meal left two diners with half their noodles and sisig to take away.
Try dimsum. If you want a Chinese starting point, dimsum was specifically recommended by a diner familiar with the restaurant.
Metro access. The restaurant is in Bliss Hotel near Salah Al Din Metro Station, with Al Ghurair Centre described as walkable.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Salah Al Din St
Al Muraqqabat - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Small space
The restaurant can feel crowded, particularly in the evening, and some reviewers found it short on servers.
Uneven hospitality
A few recent visits describe staff as tense, unsmiling or less friendly than expected.
Inconsistent seasoning
One regular said all their recent orders seemed to be missing salt.
Dish mismatch
One diner reported that the Hongkong Beef BBQ Ribs and crispy beef differed significantly from the menu pictures and descriptions.
No WiFi
A returning customer liked the food but noted that the restaurant does not provide WiFi.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
17aed with a drink
beef mami with laman loob
“The beef mami with laman loob (17aed with a drink) was more Chinese-styled”Google review · April 2025
63 aed with egg rice for 2
steamed seabass with egg rice
“The steamed seabass (63 aed with egg rice for 2) was cooked well”Google review · April 2025
88 AED
88 AED Duo Meal
“We tried the 88 AED Duo Meal, dishes included are shanghai, noodles, chicken sisig w/ white rice we crave for egg fried rice and its good that we can upgrade it”Google review · November 2024
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The Bottom Line
Chef Wong is a casual Chinese restaurant in Deira that also serves Filipino comfort food and Malaysian-influenced dishes. It suits diners who want generous, familiar food without a formal setting. Chicken sisig is one of the clearest favourites, while daing na bangus, bulalo, pancit and Hong Kong-style beef ribs give groups plenty to explore.
Value is a major part of the appeal. Reviews mention daily promotions, weekday meals as low as AED 10 and dining from AED 15, while combo meals can include rice, drinks and dessert. Portions are often large enough for two or three people; one duo meal left diners taking half their noodles and chicken sisig home.
The restaurant is tucked inside Bliss Hotel near Salah Al Din Metro Station. The space is described as small and sometimes crowded, especially at dinner, so groups may want to reserve and everyone should allow extra time. Service is often reported as fast, polite and accommodating, though several recent reviews describe staff as tense or unsmiling.
Food quality is also not completely consistent: one diner reported missing salt, while another felt the beef ribs and crispy beef did not match their menu descriptions. There is no WiFi.