Large portions
Many dishes are big enough to share; one reviewer said a single dish comfortably served two people.
Al Hudaiba
Chin Chin SATWA is a Chinese restaurant in Al Hudaiba serving filling Indo-Chinese meals at approachable prices. Reviewers often turn to it for generous sharing portions, especially dishes such as Kung Pao Chicken and Hakka noodles, with delivery also a popular choice.
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Many dishes are big enough to share; one reviewer said a single dish comfortably served two people.
The one-person combo is described as filling, while other reviewers call the portions generous for the price.
The Kung Pao Chicken stood out for tender chicken and a sauce balancing sweetness with spice.
The menu includes a broad range of vegetarian dishes, including vegan options noted by reviewers.
Multiple reviews describe kind, attentive service, including help explaining the menu to first-time visitors.
One reviewer reported parking directly in front of the restaurant, while another mentioned multiple parking bays.
A review says the restaurant delivered 24 hours across Dubai and Sharjah, useful for late-night cravings.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Chin Chin SATWA, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
“The Chicken Fried Rice was decent, but I felt like it was missing a little something in terms of flavour.”
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“The Chicken Fried Rice was decent, but I felt like it was missing a little something in terms of flavour.”August 2026
“The food was tasty , tried their Hakkah noodles, Drums of heaven, Prawn crackers (my all time favourite), chicken fried rice and kung pao chicken. Everything was on point.”May 2021
“Definitely try their seafood and one of our favorite appetizers from their extensive menu is the Chicken Moneybags!”
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“Definitely try their seafood and one of our favorite appetizers from their extensive menu is the Chicken Moneybags!”February 2021
“Chicken Money Bags ⭐⭐⭐⭐”June 2021
“Kung Pao chicken - My guilty pleasure at Chin Chin because they make it really well. Served on a bed of noodles or rice this is a fantastic combo.”
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“Kung Pao chicken - My guilty pleasure at Chin Chin because they make it really well. Served on a bed of noodles or rice this is a fantastic combo.”March 2021
“The highlight of the meal was the Kung Pao Chicken. It's one of my favourite Chinese dishes, and Chin Chin did a pretty good job with it. The chicken was tender, the sauce had a nice balance of sweetness and spice, and it was easily the best part of the meal.”August 2026
“3. Shezwan Noodles – full of spice and flavours. Loved it. A must try dish here.”
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“3. Shezwan Noodles – full of spice and flavours. Loved it. A must try dish here.”November 2020
“Schezwan Noodles - Really amazing noodles. Well sauced with chicken. The quantity is also amazing and it tastes really good.”December 2019
“• Chicken Hakka Noodles...lots of crunchy veggies,eggs n good amount of chicken with balanced spices.”
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“• Chicken Hakka Noodles...lots of crunchy veggies,eggs n good amount of chicken with balanced spices.”July 2020
“Chicken Hakka noodles is the best”March 2021
“- Cottage Cheese Chilli Dry - Crispy Baby Corn Hot Garlic Dry - Thai Green Curry with veggies - Mixed Vegetables in Chilli Basil Sauce - Vegetable Schezwan fried Rice - Vegetable Hakka Noodles The portions were amazing. Two people can easily share from one dish. We had ordered for a group pf total 6 people and the portions were quite enough for all of us with flavours just perfect.”
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“- Cottage Cheese Chilli Dry - Crispy Baby Corn Hot Garlic Dry - Thai Green Curry with veggies - Mixed Vegetables in Chilli Basil Sauce - Vegetable Schezwan fried Rice - Vegetable Hakka Noodles The portions were amazing. Two people can easily share from one dish. We had ordered for a group pf total 6 people and the portions were quite enough for all of us with flavours just perfect.”April 2021
“This place has a range of amazing veg dishes as well like their "crispy babycorn hot garlic dry" that I tried and absolutely loved. It is a little on the sweeter side and has a ting of tangy ness as well. This is a dish that I highly recommend you all to try out.”February 2020
“The food was tasty , tried their Hakkah noodles, Drums of heaven, Prawn crackers (my all time favourite), chicken fried rice and kung pao chicken. Everything was on point.”
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“The food was tasty , tried their Hakkah noodles, Drums of heaven, Prawn crackers (my all time favourite), chicken fried rice and kung pao chicken. Everything was on point.”May 2021
“Hot and Sour Soup - Quantity is just amazing! Very tasty and spicy.”
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“Hot and Sour Soup - Quantity is just amazing! Very tasty and spicy.”December 2019
“We usually order the chilli potato, veg Hakka noodles and beef in black pepper sauce. Good food, great for two. And we like it!”
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“We usually order the chilli potato, veg Hakka noodles and beef in black pepper sauce. Good food, great for two. And we like it!”February 2026
“- Cottage Cheese Chilli Dry - Crispy Baby Corn Hot Garlic Dry - Thai Green Curry with veggies - Mixed Vegetables in Chilli Basil Sauce - Vegetable Schezwan fried Rice - Vegetable Hakka Noodles The portions were amazing. Two people can easily share from one dish. We had ordered for a group pf total 6 people and the portions were quite enough for all of us with flavours just perfect.”April 2021
“Along with which I absolutely loved the schezwan noodles that I had with some veg manchurian❤. An amazing combination that I personally would love for you guys to try.”
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“Along with which I absolutely loved the schezwan noodles that I had with some veg manchurian❤. An amazing combination that I personally would love for you guys to try.”February 2020
“6. Veg Manchurian – loved how this was made. The gravy tasted amazing. The balls were soft and well fried.”November 2020
“Lovely food as always, very nostalgic and the beef crispy is yummy! Multiple parking bays available. Staff are kind”
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“Lovely food as always, very nostalgic and the beef crispy is yummy! Multiple parking bays available. Staff are kind”December 2022
“We usually order the chilli potato, veg Hakka noodles and beef in black pepper sauce. Good food, great for two. And we like it!”
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“We usually order the chilli potato, veg Hakka noodles and beef in black pepper sauce. Good food, great for two. And we like it!”February 2026
“4. Burnt Garlic rice – loved it. Perfectly balanced taste and the kids enjoyed it too.”
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“4. Burnt Garlic rice – loved it. Perfectly balanced taste and the kids enjoyed it too.”November 2020
“Chicken Hot Pepper - The quanity of the gravy is also amazing. It has lots of chicken in it. Very nice and flavorful. Not salty not very spicy just the right taste.”
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“Chicken Hot Pepper - The quanity of the gravy is also amazing. It has lots of chicken in it. Very nice and flavorful. Not salty not very spicy just the right taste.”December 2019
“Chicken Lollypop - Huge ones! Not the saucy ones.”
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“Chicken Lollypop - Huge ones! Not the saucy ones.”December 2019
“Chicken Manchurian winglets were 😋”
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“Chicken Manchurian winglets were 😋”March 2021
“I got the Chicken Teriyaki Pad Thai noodles which came in a gold Chinese takeaway box. It was perfectly made.”
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“I got the Chicken Teriyaki Pad Thai noodles which came in a gold Chinese takeaway box. It was perfectly made.”March 2021
“We usually order the chilli potato, veg Hakka noodles and beef in black pepper sauce. Good food, great for two. And we like it!”
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“We usually order the chilli potato, veg Hakka noodles and beef in black pepper sauce. Good food, great for two. And we like it!”February 2026
“- Cottage Cheese Chilli Dry - Crispy Baby Corn Hot Garlic Dry - Thai Green Curry with veggies - Mixed Vegetables in Chilli Basil Sauce - Vegetable Schezwan fried Rice - Vegetable Hakka Noodles The portions were amazing. Two people can easily share from one dish. We had ordered for a group pf total 6 people and the portions were quite enough for all of us with flavours just perfect.”
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“- Cottage Cheese Chilli Dry - Crispy Baby Corn Hot Garlic Dry - Thai Green Curry with veggies - Mixed Vegetables in Chilli Basil Sauce - Vegetable Schezwan fried Rice - Vegetable Hakka Noodles The portions were amazing. Two people can easily share from one dish. We had ordered for a group pf total 6 people and the portions were quite enough for all of us with flavours just perfect.”April 2021
“• Crispy Chilli Chicken Dry... perfectly fried chicken tossed in lots of bell pepper n onions added red chilli but not spicy at all.”
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“• Crispy Chilli Chicken Dry... perfectly fried chicken tossed in lots of bell pepper n onions added red chilli but not spicy at all.”July 2020
“I would also have you guys try out their sweet dish called the crispy honey noodles, as the name suggest they are thick crispy noodles topped with some honey. Loved the dish 😍.”
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“I would also have you guys try out their sweet dish called the crispy honey noodles, as the name suggest they are thick crispy noodles topped with some honey. Loved the dish 😍.”February 2020
“1. Crispy Veg with crackling spinach – a must try. Full of flavor and loved it!”
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“1. Crispy Veg with crackling spinach – a must try. Full of flavor and loved it!”November 2020
“We tried Hakka Noodles, Singapore Chicken, Manchow Soup, and Dynamite Dimsum for starters. The food was super tasty and the price is justified for the taste and portion offered.”
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“We tried Hakka Noodles, Singapore Chicken, Manchow Soup, and Dynamite Dimsum for starters. The food was super tasty and the price is justified for the taste and portion offered.”August 2023
“Dynamite Shrimps - Loved the dynamite sauce they used! The shrimp size is quite good.”
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“Dynamite Shrimps - Loved the dynamite sauce they used! The shrimp size is quite good.”December 2019
“Fish chilli - Super Tasty! So soft with an amazing sauce. Loved it!”
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“Fish chilli - Super Tasty! So soft with an amazing sauce. Loved it!”December 2019
“Their ginger fish was an unexpected surprise. It had tender pieces of boneless in a spicy ginger sauce. A must order.”
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“Their ginger fish was an unexpected surprise. It had tender pieces of boneless in a spicy ginger sauce. A must order.”March 2021
“chin chin is always a good idea when craving chinese , try the green thai curry its super delicious”
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“chin chin is always a good idea when craving chinese , try the green thai curry its super delicious”November 2021
“We tried Hakka Noodles, Singapore Chicken, Manchow Soup, and Dynamite Dimsum for starters. The food was super tasty and the price is justified for the taste and portion offered.”
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“We tried Hakka Noodles, Singapore Chicken, Manchow Soup, and Dynamite Dimsum for starters. The food was super tasty and the price is justified for the taste and portion offered.”August 2023
“The food was tasty , tried their Hakkah noodles, Drums of heaven, Prawn crackers (my all time favourite), chicken fried rice and kung pao chicken. Everything was on point.”
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“The food was tasty , tried their Hakkah noodles, Drums of heaven, Prawn crackers (my all time favourite), chicken fried rice and kung pao chicken. Everything was on point.”May 2021
“We tried Hakka Noodles, Singapore Chicken, Manchow Soup, and Dynamite Dimsum for starters. The food was super tasty and the price is justified for the taste and portion offered.”
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“We tried Hakka Noodles, Singapore Chicken, Manchow Soup, and Dynamite Dimsum for starters. The food was super tasty and the price is justified for the taste and portion offered.”August 2023
“5. Mix Veg in hunan sauce – this is an inhouse special sauce from chin chin and trust us it is amazing. Not very spicy but tangy with a mix of all veggies and paneer. Loved it with the rice.”
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“5. Mix Veg in hunan sauce – this is an inhouse special sauce from chin chin and trust us it is amazing. Not very spicy but tangy with a mix of all veggies and paneer. Loved it with the rice.”November 2020
“Mixed fried rice - Has prawns and chicken both. It is so flavorful. The quantity is huge and there is lots of prawns.”
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“Mixed fried rice - Has prawns and chicken both. It is so flavorful. The quantity is huge and there is lots of prawns.”December 2019
“- Cottage Cheese Chilli Dry - Crispy Baby Corn Hot Garlic Dry - Thai Green Curry with veggies - Mixed Vegetables in Chilli Basil Sauce - Vegetable Schezwan fried Rice - Vegetable Hakka Noodles The portions were amazing. Two people can easily share from one dish. We had ordered for a group pf total 6 people and the portions were quite enough for all of us with flavours just perfect.”
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“- Cottage Cheese Chilli Dry - Crispy Baby Corn Hot Garlic Dry - Thai Green Curry with veggies - Mixed Vegetables in Chilli Basil Sauce - Vegetable Schezwan fried Rice - Vegetable Hakka Noodles The portions were amazing. Two people can easily share from one dish. We had ordered for a group pf total 6 people and the portions were quite enough for all of us with flavours just perfect.”April 2021
“Mongolian beef has flavourful crispy meat wok tossed with onions and capsicum in dry peppery gravy.”
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“Mongolian beef has flavourful crispy meat wok tossed with onions and capsicum in dry peppery gravy.”March 2021
“Noodles cooked in Schezwan Bean Sauce - It is more saucy than the other noodles. It also has lots of veggies like mushrooms, broccoli and more. Loved the sauce! Not spicy.”
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“Noodles cooked in Schezwan Bean Sauce - It is more saucy than the other noodles. It also has lots of veggies like mushrooms, broccoli and more. Loved the sauce! Not spicy.”December 2019
“A one person combo, which is good for two.”
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“A one person combo, which is good for two.”February 2026
“The Prawn and chicken money bags were bursting with flavours and crispy fried.”
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“The Prawn and chicken money bags were bursting with flavours and crispy fried.”March 2021
“The food was tasty , tried their Hakkah noodles, Drums of heaven, Prawn crackers (my all time favourite), chicken fried rice and kung pao chicken. Everything was on point.”
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“The food was tasty , tried their Hakkah noodles, Drums of heaven, Prawn crackers (my all time favourite), chicken fried rice and kung pao chicken. Everything was on point.”May 2021
“My favorite all time is their red Thai curry 👌🏻👌🏻”
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“My favorite all time is their red Thai curry 👌🏻👌🏻”March 2021
“Schezwan Fried Rice - A true classic. Loaded with lots of chicken. Flavorful and a huge quantity again.”
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“Schezwan Fried Rice - A true classic. Loaded with lots of chicken. Flavorful and a huge quantity again.”December 2019
“Schezwan Wings - I love schezwan sauce and anything in schezwan is great. Their wings was completely tossed in an awesome schezwan sauce. So soft and tasty!”
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“Schezwan Wings - I love schezwan sauce and anything in schezwan is great. Their wings was completely tossed in an awesome schezwan sauce. So soft and tasty!”December 2019
“We tried Hakka Noodles, Singapore Chicken, Manchow Soup, and Dynamite Dimsum for starters. The food was super tasty and the price is justified for the taste and portion offered.”
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“We tried Hakka Noodles, Singapore Chicken, Manchow Soup, and Dynamite Dimsum for starters. The food was super tasty and the price is justified for the taste and portion offered.”August 2023
“• Sweet n Sour Chicken...sweet yet little sour sauce, excellent textured chicken, soft n juicy with capsicum, onion n pineapple chunks(my fav)”
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“• Sweet n Sour Chicken...sweet yet little sour sauce, excellent textured chicken, soft n juicy with capsicum, onion n pineapple chunks(my fav)”July 2020
“- Cottage Cheese Chilli Dry - Crispy Baby Corn Hot Garlic Dry - Thai Green Curry with veggies - Mixed Vegetables in Chilli Basil Sauce - Vegetable Schezwan fried Rice - Vegetable Hakka Noodles The portions were amazing. Two people can easily share from one dish. We had ordered for a group pf total 6 people and the portions were quite enough for all of us with flavours just perfect.”
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“- Cottage Cheese Chilli Dry - Crispy Baby Corn Hot Garlic Dry - Thai Green Curry with veggies - Mixed Vegetables in Chilli Basil Sauce - Vegetable Schezwan fried Rice - Vegetable Hakka Noodles The portions were amazing. Two people can easily share from one dish. We had ordered for a group pf total 6 people and the portions were quite enough for all of us with flavours just perfect.”April 2021
“2. VEGAN spring rolls – sounds interesting right?? They were perfectly made, crispy and tasty. Loved them. A simple yet amazing dish to order”
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“2. VEGAN spring rolls – sounds interesting right?? They were perfectly made, crispy and tasty. Loved them. A simple yet amazing dish to order”November 2020
“- Cottage Cheese Chilli Dry - Crispy Baby Corn Hot Garlic Dry - Thai Green Curry with veggies - Mixed Vegetables in Chilli Basil Sauce - Vegetable Schezwan fried Rice - Vegetable Hakka Noodles The portions were amazing. Two people can easily share from one dish. We had ordered for a group pf total 6 people and the portions were quite enough for all of us with flavours just perfect.”
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“- Cottage Cheese Chilli Dry - Crispy Baby Corn Hot Garlic Dry - Thai Green Curry with veggies - Mixed Vegetables in Chilli Basil Sauce - Vegetable Schezwan fried Rice - Vegetable Hakka Noodles The portions were amazing. Two people can easily share from one dish. We had ordered for a group pf total 6 people and the portions were quite enough for all of us with flavours just perfect.”April 2021
Only neutral feedback
“The Vegetable Spring Rolls were okay, but they had lost their crispiness by the time they arrived. I was expecting them to be crunchier, which would have made them much more enjoyable.”
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“I loved the food here.intimate setting with big portions! One thing I m disappointed about was crispy beef however it could be due to personal preference”
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“I loved the food here.intimate setting with big portions! One thing I m disappointed about was crispy beef however it could be due to personal preference”June 2019
Try Kung Pao. If you want a reliable starting point, consider Kung Pao Chicken; one reviewer called it the meal’s highlight.
Share dishes. Consider sharing rather than ordering one dish per person: reviewers say portions can cover two diners.
Check delivery. Inspect the bag when it arrives, especially the condiments, because one set spilled during delivery.
Verify late hours. If visiting late, confirm opening first; one customer arrived at midnight and found the restaurant closed despite the listed hours.
Expect limited seating. For dine-in, expect a compact setting with limited tables rather than a large dining room.
Use front parking. When dining in, check the spaces directly in front of the restaurant, which a reviewer found available.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 11:30 AM – 2:30 AM |
| Tue | 11:30 AM – 2:30 AM |
| Wed | 11:30 AM – 2:30 AM |
| Thu | 11:30 AM – 2:30 AM |
| Fri | 11:30 AM – 2:30 AM |
| Sat | 11:30 AM – 2:30 AM |
| Sun | 11:30 AM – 2:30 AM |
Dine-in service was repeatedly described as slow to acknowledge customers, requiring several knocks to order or pay.
A delivered set arrived with condiments spilled throughout the paper bag, so packaging can affect the meal.
One regular customer reported occasional cold deliveries and smaller-than-usual portions.
Some customers felt the food quality and recipes had declined, including a complaint about bad-smelling prawns.
A reviewer reported sticky tables and non-functioning air conditioning, describing the in-store conditions as poor.
The Bottom Line
Chin Chin SATWA in Al Hudaiba is a practical stop for filling Indo-Chinese food, especially when you want generous portions without a big bill. The menu has plenty for vegetarians as well as meat and seafood choices. Reviewers repeatedly mention Chicken Hakka Noodles, Kung Pao Chicken, Chicken Money Bags and green Thai curry as worthwhile starting points.
Portions are a major part of the appeal. One reviewer said a single dish could feed two people, while another found a one-person combo generous enough to satisfy. Delivery is popular, and older reviews describe hot, well-packed orders and 24-hour delivery across Dubai and Sharjah.
Packaging has not always been consistent, though: a recent order arrived with spilled condiments, and another customer reported food arriving cold or in smaller portions. The main caution is the dine-in experience. A regular described needing several knocks to get staff attention for both ordering and payment, while another reported sticky tables and non-working air conditioning.
Food quality is also not perfectly steady, with some long-time customers saying recipes or taste have declined. If you visit late, verify the hours first, and consider sharing dishes to make the most of the portions.