Chilli chicken
Chilli chicken is praised for its smoky flavour, with another review calling it especially savoury alongside rice.
Chinese Palace
Al Warqa
Chinese Palace is a Chinese restaurant in Al Warqa where customers come for familiar favourites such as chilli chicken and sweet and sour chicken. Reviews also highlight quick, friendly service, a warm atmosphere and boba drinks that make it an easy casual meal for families.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
134 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Beef noodles
The beef noodle soup is described with tender beef, balanced seasoning, well-textured noodles and a generous portion.
Fresh dishes
Several reviews describe the food as fresh, hot and well presented, including the seafood combo.
Warm setting
The dining atmosphere is described as warm, clean and welcoming, rather than merely functional.
Friendly service
Customers repeatedly mention attentive, accommodating service and staff who serve quickly with a smile.
Boba drinks
Sparkling boba drinks are a hit with children, while another review specifically mentions Mountain Dew boba.
What to Eat at Chinese Palace 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 Chinese Palace, 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.
These items at Chinese Palace got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Beef noodle soup Net +1
“The beef noodle soup truly stood out as an exceptional dish. The broth was rich, aromatic, and full of depth—one sip was enough to give a warm, comforting feeling. The beef pieces were tender and juicy, cooked perfectly so that they almost melted in the mouth. The noodles had an ideal texture, neither too soft nor too firm, offering a satisfying bite. The seasoning was well-balanced, enhancing the natural flavors without being too salty or overpowering. The portion size was generous and made the meal feel complete. Overall, this dish delivered a perfect blend of taste, texture, and aroma. Definitely a must-try!”
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Review excerpts
“The beef noodle soup truly stood out as an exceptional dish. The broth was rich, aromatic, and full of depth—one sip was enough to give a warm, comforting feeling. The beef pieces were tender and juicy, cooked perfectly so that they almost melted in the mouth. The noodles had an ideal texture, neither too soft nor too firm, offering a satisfying bite. The seasoning was well-balanced, enhancing the natural flavors without being too salty or overpowering. The portion size was generous and made the meal feel complete. Overall, this dish delivered a perfect blend of taste, texture, and aroma. Definitely a must-try!”December 2025
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Broccoli beef Net +1
“I am regular customer my best dishes broccoli beef recommend to visit chinese palace arabian center”
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“I am regular customer my best dishes broccoli beef recommend to visit chinese palace arabian center”September 2025
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Chili chicken Net +1
“The food was great ,specially chili chicken savoury very tasty with rice. The staff is friendly and accommodating. Will recommend it to my friends 🧡”
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“The food was great ,specially chili chicken savoury very tasty with rice. The staff is friendly and accommodating. Will recommend it to my friends 🧡”July 2025
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Chilli chicken Net +1
“Chilli chicken was very delicious smokey flavour staff are cooperative and excellent service especially yolly and Sanu and Edwin as well we will come back again this restaurant”
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“Chilli chicken was very delicious smokey flavour staff are cooperative and excellent service especially yolly and Sanu and Edwin as well we will come back again this restaurant”February 2026
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Chilli combo Net +1
“The food was the highlight—fresh ingredients, perfect flavors, and beautifully presented. Every dish tasted authentic, especially vegterian combo and chilli combo”
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“The food was the highlight—fresh ingredients, perfect flavors, and beautifully presented. Every dish tasted authentic, especially vegterian combo and chilli combo”December 2025
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Combo meal Net +1
“In my order “combo meal” they ware out of spring rolls so they gave me extra portion of any dish I could choose.”
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“In my order “combo meal” they ware out of spring rolls so they gave me extra portion of any dish I could choose.”June 2021
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Manchurian chicken Net +1
“Food is affordable price and taste was good especially manchurian chicken”
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“Food is affordable price and taste was good especially manchurian chicken”July 2025
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Mountain dew boba Net +1
“Food is rlly demure and professional I love their Mountain Dew boba the atmosphere is amazing service deserves 100/10”
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“Food is rlly demure and professional I love their Mountain Dew boba the atmosphere is amazing service deserves 100/10”September 2025
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Seafood combo Net +1
“The seafood combo was really tasty everything was fresh well seasones and nicely presidented the service was quick and friendly good value for the price. I recommend it...❤️”
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“The seafood combo was really tasty everything was fresh well seasones and nicely presidented the service was quick and friendly good value for the price. I recommend it...❤️”December 2025
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Sechuwan chilli chicken Net +1
“I love to eat here sechuwan chilli chicken i will reccomend to try this is the best ever restaurant”
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“I love to eat here sechuwan chilli chicken i will reccomend to try this is the best ever restaurant”December 2025
Honorable mentions (3)
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Sweet and sour chicken Net +1
“Fantastic experience ,every dish are hot and fresh , i love there sweet and sour chicken and noodles .”
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“Fantastic experience ,every dish are hot and fresh , i love there sweet and sour chicken and noodles .”December 2025
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Sweet and sour soup Net +1
“If you like sweet and sour soup, let's go to Chinese palace. Really nice. Quick service and the lady who take my order have a beautiful smile. The food I saw in the buffet was really look tasty.”
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“If you like sweet and sour soup, let's go to Chinese palace. Really nice. Quick service and the lady who take my order have a beautiful smile. The food I saw in the buffet was really look tasty.”September 2025
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Vegterian combo Net +1
“The food was the highlight—fresh ingredients, perfect flavors, and beautifully presented. Every dish tasted authentic, especially vegterian combo and chilli combo”
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“The food was the highlight—fresh ingredients, perfect flavors, and beautifully presented. Every dish tasted authentic, especially vegterian combo and chilli combo”December 2025
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Sparkling boba drinks Net +1
“My kids love sparkling boba drinks .every time i used to visit here any i enjoy our meal as well”
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“My kids love sparkling boba drinks .every time i used to visit here any i enjoy our meal as well”December 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Check trays. If you’re choosing buffet food, check that the trays are stocked before paying; one review reports waiting over 30 minutes.
Confirm portions. For a combo, ask how the meat portion is measured before ordering, as one review says the policy allowed only one spoon.
Try favourites. Chilli chicken is a strong starting point, especially if you like a smoky flavour; sweet and sour chicken and noodles are also mentioned.
Bring children. If you’re visiting with children, sparkling boba drinks are specifically mentioned as a favourite.
Check takeaway. For takeaway orders, check the bag against the receipt before leaving because one customer reported missing items.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Khawaneej St
Al Mizhar First - Al Mizhar, Dubai
Common Concerns
Portion dispute
One customer said the 40 AED combo arrived with a small meat portion and visible empty space on the plate.
Buffet delays
A dated review reports empty serving trays and a wait of more than 30 minutes for food to be replenished.
Cold food
One repeat complaint described the food as cold on two visits and the prawns as having a strong taste.
Missing items
A takeaway customer said the order was missing items after an unpleasant interaction while ordering.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
25 AED
same combo
“I have been a regular customer at this branch for many years, and I clearly remember that this same combo used to cost 25 AED and came with a much fuller portion”Google review · January 2026
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The Bottom Line
Chinese Palace is a casual Chinese restaurant in Al Warqa with a menu that reviewers repeatedly connect to chilli chicken, sweet and sour chicken, noodles and combo meals. The chilli chicken is noted for a smoky, savoury flavour, while the beef noodle soup gets unusually detailed praise for tender beef, balanced seasoning, good noodle texture and a generous portion. Seafood and vegetarian combos are also mentioned positively.
Service is a major part of the appeal. Many customers describe the staff as friendly, attentive, quick and accommodating, and one review found the setting warm, clean and welcoming. Families may want to add the sparkling boba drinks, which children are reported to enjoy.
There are some practical cautions. A recent complaint says the 40 AED combo came with a noticeably small meat portion, while another customer reported empty buffet trays and a wait of more than 30 minutes. Older reviews also mention cold food, strong-tasting prawns and a takeaway order missing items.
If you order a combo or takeaway, clarify the portion policy and check the order before leaving. Overall, it looks strongest for casual dine-in visits focused on chicken dishes, noodles and friendly service, though consistency may depend on the visit.