Authentic cooking
Reviewers describe traditional Chinese dishes that taste close to what they had in China, including less-common options.
China Memory Restaurant 印象餐厅
Jumeirah Lake Towers
China Memory Restaurant is a Chinese restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers for traditional, Sichuan-leaning dishes with notably generous portions. Reviewers often come for genuine Chinese noodles, spicy fish and tofu dishes, with many finding the food good value for sharing.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
108 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Large portions
Portions are unusually generous: two meals were reportedly too much for three adults, making sharing practical.
Sichuan fish
The boiled fish and chili-oil fish are recurring favourites for diners who enjoy spicy Sichuan flavours.
Vegan choices
The menu includes meat-free dishes such as silken tofu with century egg, vegetable mapo tofu and vegetable soups.
Fair value
Several diners consider the portions and food quality good value compared with better-known Chinese restaurants nearby.
Friendly atmosphere
Reviews mention a relaxed setting, a spacious airy dining area and welcoming staff.
What to Eat at China Memory Restaurant 印象餐厅 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 China Memory Restaurant 印象餐厅, 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 China Memory Restaurant 印象餐厅, 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
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Boiled fish dish Net +1
“The boiled fish dish which we had reminded me of Hong Kong. It's a must try if you like Chinese and Sichuan food.”
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“The boiled fish dish which we had reminded me of Hong Kong. It's a must try if you like Chinese and Sichuan food.”November 2025
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Business lunch special menu Net +1
“However, they also have a business lunch special menu with a selection of meals on offer for affordable prices (generally including a main with rice/noodles and a soup).”
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“However, they also have a business lunch special menu with a selection of meals on offer for affordable prices (generally including a main with rice/noodles and a soup).”August 2020
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Chili chicken Net +1
“Food was very good- we ordered green beans, grouper (fish), chili chicken and a few other dishes. Prices are also very fair. A very decent option for Chinese food in this area.”
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“Food was very good- we ordered green beans, grouper (fish), chili chicken and a few other dishes. Prices are also very fair. A very decent option for Chinese food in this area.”March 2023
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Fried rice Net +1
“Their fried rice is bursting with flavor, and their noodles and soups are equally delectable.”
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“Their fried rice is bursting with flavor, and their noodles and soups are equally delectable.”October 2024
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Grouper (fish) Net +1
“Food was very good- we ordered green beans, grouper (fish), chili chicken and a few other dishes. Prices are also very fair. A very decent option for Chinese food in this area.”
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“Food was very good- we ordered green beans, grouper (fish), chili chicken and a few other dishes. Prices are also very fair. A very decent option for Chinese food in this area.”March 2023
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Mapo tofu Net +1
“We ordered some salted vege fish stew, sweet and sour chicken, mapo tofu, and white cabbage. This place is highly recommended to try if you're craving for authentic chinese food!! 😋”
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“We ordered some salted vege fish stew, sweet and sour chicken, mapo tofu, and white cabbage. This place is highly recommended to try if you're craving for authentic chinese food!! 😋”June 2024
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Noodles with beef Net +1
“Good is taste, I tried noodles with beef it was so nice but service very bad. I was waiting for someone around 15 minutes”
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“Good is taste, I tried noodles with beef it was so nice but service very bad. I was waiting for someone around 15 minutes”December 2023
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Salted vege fish stew Net +1
“We ordered some salted vege fish stew, sweet and sour chicken, mapo tofu, and white cabbage. This place is highly recommended to try if you're craving for authentic chinese food!! 😋”
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“We ordered some salted vege fish stew, sweet and sour chicken, mapo tofu, and white cabbage. This place is highly recommended to try if you're craving for authentic chinese food!! 😋”June 2024
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Silken tofu with century egg Net +1
“They also have 🌱 vegan dishes in the menu and all of them are are just awesome! We absolutely loved silken tofu with century egg, tomato noodle, vege mapo tofu with rice, and different choices of vege soups.”
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“They also have 🌱 vegan dishes in the menu and all of them are are just awesome! We absolutely loved silken tofu with century egg, tomato noodle, vege mapo tofu with rice, and different choices of vege soups.”July 2022
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Special szechuan chili oil fish with mix vegetables Net +1
“Nice view with the fantastic flavor from special Szechuan chili oil fish with mix vegetables 👍👍”
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“Nice view with the fantastic flavor from special Szechuan chili oil fish with mix vegetables 👍👍”December 2025
Honorable mentions (5)
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Sweet and sour chicken Net +1
“We ordered some salted vege fish stew, sweet and sour chicken, mapo tofu, and white cabbage. This place is highly recommended to try if you're craving for authentic chinese food!! 😋”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered some salted vege fish stew, sweet and sour chicken, mapo tofu, and white cabbage. This place is highly recommended to try if you're craving for authentic chinese food!! 😋”June 2024
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Tomato noodle Net +1
“They also have 🌱 vegan dishes in the menu and all of them are are just awesome! We absolutely loved silken tofu with century egg, tomato noodle, vege mapo tofu with rice, and different choices of vege soups.”
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Review excerpts
“They also have 🌱 vegan dishes in the menu and all of them are are just awesome! We absolutely loved silken tofu with century egg, tomato noodle, vege mapo tofu with rice, and different choices of vege soups.”July 2022
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Vege mapo tofu with rice Net +1
“They also have 🌱 vegan dishes in the menu and all of them are are just awesome! We absolutely loved silken tofu with century egg, tomato noodle, vege mapo tofu with rice, and different choices of vege soups.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“They also have 🌱 vegan dishes in the menu and all of them are are just awesome! We absolutely loved silken tofu with century egg, tomato noodle, vege mapo tofu with rice, and different choices of vege soups.”July 2022
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Seaweed salad Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“I ordered Seaweed Salad and Vermicelli Noodles with Shrimp. The portion is gigantic it was shocking, I was barely able to finish it. Taste was okay nothing too stands out. If you eat a lot then this place is perfect for you, considering their big portion.”
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Vermicelli noodles with shrimp Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“I ordered Seaweed Salad and Vermicelli Noodles with Shrimp. The portion is gigantic it was shocking, I was barely able to finish it. Taste was okay nothing too stands out. If you eat a lot then this place is perfect for you, considering their big portion.”
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What to Avoid (1)
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Egg drop soup Net −1
“They will serve you a complimentary Egg Drop Soup before delivering your order (it could use more salt and pepper, though).”
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Critical review excerpts
“They will serve you a complimentary Egg Drop Soup before delivering your order (it could use more salt and pepper, though).”August 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Share dishes. Consider ordering for the table: portions can be too large for individuals and two meals reportedly fed three adults.
Allow time. Leave extra time rather than assuming the Express menu is quick; one rice order took at least 25 minutes.
Try spicy. If you like heat, ask about dry-chili dishes; one reviewer says these provide especially good flavour.
Try fish. Sichuan fans should consider the boiled fish, which a reviewer compared with food in Hong Kong.
Ask meat-free. Vegetarian diners can ask for soups to be cooked without meat, in addition to the listed vegan dishes.
Check packing. If taking leftovers late at night, check the packed portions before leaving; one reviewer received much less than expected.
Plan the visit
Practical details
FShop B7&B8
Al Thanyah Fifth - Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Slow service
The Express menu was reported to take at least 25 minutes for a bowl of rice, and another diner waited around 15 minutes for attention.
Language barrier
One reviewer struggled to communicate in English and left hungry when ordering help was difficult.
Uneven service
Service feedback ranges from very friendly to completely absent or inattentive, so the experience may vary by visit.
Heavy seasoning
A diner found the dishes consistently oversalted, which is worth noting if you prefer lighter seasoning.
Basic interior
The food receives stronger praise than the decor; one review found the interior less aesthetically pleasing and the room quiet.
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The Bottom Line
China Memory Restaurant is a Jumeirah Lake Towers choice for traditional Chinese food, especially if you want generous, shareable plates rather than small individual portions. Reviews mention authentic mainland-style cooking, Sichuan classics and prices that compare favourably with more established names. The menu also includes vegetarian options and business-lunch combinations.
Specific dishes worth considering include the boiled fish, special Szechuan chili oil fish with mixed vegetables, noodles with beef and tofu dishes. The tofu is singled out as especially tasty, while vegetarian diners liked silken tofu with century egg, vegetable mapo tofu with rice and meat-free soups. Dry-chili dishes are a useful pick if you want stronger spice.
The restaurant has indoor seating, booths and an outdoor area, with reviews describing it as spacious, airy and relaxed. The trade-off is inconsistent service: some diners report friendly, attentive staff, while others waited 15 minutes for attention or found the service absent. English communication was also difficult for one visitor.
Allow extra time, particularly for the so-called Express menu, which one customer said took at least 25 minutes for rice. Portions suit groups, but check takeaway packing before leaving.