Fusion Menu
You can combine Indo-Chinese dishes with Punjabi food, including steamed momos, Bombay-style noodles and chicken reshmi tikka.
China King, The Great Indian Chinese Restaurant
Al Karama
China King, The Great Indian Chinese Restaurant, in Al Karama, brings Indo-Chinese dishes together with Punjabi favourites. Reviews point to standout choices such as mixed kulcha, steamed momos, Punjabi mains and desi-style noodles, with a warm, attentive service experience overall.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
822 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Punjabi Flavours
Several dishes are praised for homemade-style Punjabi flavour, including Chole Bhature, Pav Bhaji, Chicken Amritsari and roti.
Kulcha Highlight
Mixed kulcha is a recurring standout, with one reviewer calling it especially amazing and another saying it brought back childhood taste.
Vegetarian Choice
Vegetarian diners can find both Chinese and Punjabi options, including burnt garlic noodles, sarson ka saag and makki di roti.
Welcoming Service
Reviews regularly describe the service team as polite, attentive, courteous and accommodating, including help with menu choices.
Clean Ambience
One visit found the restaurant clean and vibrant, with Punjabi music in the background and food arriving within a reasonable time.
Tips for a Better Visit
Mix Orders. If your table wants variety, consider ordering from both the Chinese and Punjabi menus rather than sticking to one cuisine.
Try Vegetarian. Vegetarians should look beyond Chinese starters and consider sarson ka saag with makki di roti, plus burnt garlic noodles.
Look Up. The entrance is easy to miss while walking through Al Karama, and the restaurant is upstairs, so look for the sign above street level.
Confirm Requests. For customised dishes, repeat the request when ordering and check it promptly; one extra-vegetable noodle request was missed after two confirmations.
Allow Time. When ordering several dishes, allow for staggered arrivals: one late-night diner finished dishes while waiting for the others.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Attar Centre, Shop No. 4
Al Karama, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
High Pricing
One reviewer considered it among Al Karama’s more expensive Indo-Chinese options and felt the portions did not justify the price.
Request Missed
A heavily repeated request for extra vegetables in noodles was not fulfilled, despite two calls to reconfirm it.
Chinese Inconsistency
Some Chinese dishes received strong praise, but another visit found the rice and noodles oily and lacking flavour.
Possible Delays
One group waited over 35 minutes for an order, while another said dishes arrived separately rather than together.
Upstairs Setting
The restaurant can be easy to miss and is reached by stairs; one review also described the appearance as small and rundown.
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The Bottom Line
China King is a casual Al Karama restaurant for diners who want Punjabi food alongside Indian-Chinese dishes. You can order steamed momos, Bombay-style noodles, mixed kulcha, chicken tikka masala or classic Punjabi plates such as sarson ka saag with makki di roti. That cross-menu choice is the main draw: reviews describe both the Chinese dishes and Punjabi food as fresh, flavourful and, in one case, close to homemade cooking.
The strongest pattern is hospitality. Customers repeatedly describe the team as polite, attentive and accommodating, with helpful menu guidance and a welcoming Punjabi atmosphere. The restaurant has also been described as clean and vibrant, with Punjabi music playing in the background.
Vegetarian diners have plenty to explore, including veg Manchow soup, burnt garlic noodles, Manchurian and soya tikka. There are a few practical cautions. One reviewer found the pricing high for the portion size in Al Karama, while another reported oily, bland rice and noodles.
Order timing has not been perfectly consistent either: some diners experienced dishes arriving separately, and one reported waiting more than 35 minutes. The entrance can be easy to miss, and the restaurant is upstairs, so look carefully for the sign.