Fresh cooking
Several diners describe the food as freshly cooked, hot and flavorful, including one review praising fresh ingredients and balanced spices.
Chinese Palace Restaurant
Palm Jumeirah
Chinese Palace Restaurant is a Chinese fast-food chain in Palm Jumeirah, established in the UAE since 1992. Reviews point to quick service, freshly cooked dishes and approachable help, with orange chicken and sweet-and-sour dishes among the more frequently mentioned choices.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
302 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Quick service
Orders are often described as arriving quickly, with staff handling service efficiently even during busy periods.
Welcoming atmosphere
The friendly, comfortable atmosphere is a consistent strength, with reviewers saying they felt welcomed and cared for from arrival.
Family favourite
One family visits three times a week, with the grandson repeatedly choosing orange chicken.
Clean dining
A detailed review praised the clean dining area and its large seating capacity.
What to Eat at Chinese Palace 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 Chinese Palace 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.
These items at Chinese Palace Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Beef noodle soup Net +1
“We're Taiwanese. The beef noodle soup is pretty good—although I can definitely find a better one in Taiwan, it's still acceptable.”
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“We're Taiwanese. The beef noodle soup is pretty good—although I can definitely find a better one in Taiwan, it's still acceptable.”February 2026
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Chicken friedn rice Net +1
“We ordered fish Fillet, chicken friedn rice, veg noddle's, Dynamite shrips & Szechuan chilli chicken & Spring roll. I really loved everything but chicken fried rice , spring roll , shrimps or i would say everything very delicious.”
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“We ordered fish Fillet, chicken friedn rice, veg noddle's, Dynamite shrips & Szechuan chilli chicken & Spring roll. I really loved everything but chicken fried rice , spring roll , shrimps or i would say everything very delicious.”November 2020
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Combo meal Net +1
“I loved that spicy wontons 🥟and combo meal 🥘 was amazing.. 😋 keep it up and looking forward to see new dishes..😍”
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“I loved that spicy wontons 🥟and combo meal 🥘 was amazing.. 😋 keep it up and looking forward to see new dishes..😍”June 2024
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Crispy orange chicken Net +1
“The food was absolutely delicious-each dish was well-balanced and full of flavor. We had the chili beef, crispy orange chicken. special thanks To Princess ♥️🙏”
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“The food was absolutely delicious-each dish was well-balanced and full of flavor. We had the chili beef, crispy orange chicken. special thanks To Princess ♥️🙏”August 2025
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Dynamite shrips Net +1
“We ordered fish Fillet, chicken friedn rice, veg noddle's, Dynamite shrips & Szechuan chilli chicken & Spring roll. I really loved everything but chicken fried rice , spring roll , shrimps or i would say everything very delicious.”
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“We ordered fish Fillet, chicken friedn rice, veg noddle's, Dynamite shrips & Szechuan chilli chicken & Spring roll. I really loved everything but chicken fried rice , spring roll , shrimps or i would say everything very delicious.”November 2020
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Fish fillet Net +1
“We ordered fish Fillet, chicken friedn rice, veg noddle's, Dynamite shrips & Szechuan chilli chicken & Spring roll. I really loved everything but chicken fried rice , spring roll , shrimps or i would say everything very delicious.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered fish Fillet, chicken friedn rice, veg noddle's, Dynamite shrips & Szechuan chilli chicken & Spring roll. I really loved everything but chicken fried rice , spring roll , shrimps or i would say everything very delicious.”November 2020
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Hot and sour soup Net +1
“The food is bursting with authentic flavor, especially the Sweet and sour my favourite and hot and sour soup.”
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“The food is bursting with authentic flavor, especially the Sweet and sour my favourite and hot and sour soup.”August 2025
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Orange chicken Net +1
“always love the food and atmosphere here my Grand son every time enjoying this place . We are here 3 times a week to eat his favorite orange chicken and the lovely staff princess was very cheerful and accommodating .”
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“always love the food and atmosphere here my Grand son every time enjoying this place . We are here 3 times a week to eat his favorite orange chicken and the lovely staff princess was very cheerful and accommodating .”June 2026
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Spicy wontons Net +1
“I loved that spicy wontons 🥟and combo meal 🥘 was amazing.. 😋 keep it up and looking forward to see new dishes..😍”
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“I loved that spicy wontons 🥟and combo meal 🥘 was amazing.. 😋 keep it up and looking forward to see new dishes..😍”June 2024
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Spring roll Net +1
“We ordered fish Fillet, chicken friedn rice, veg noddle's, Dynamite shrips & Szechuan chilli chicken & Spring roll. I really loved everything but chicken fried rice , spring roll , shrimps or i would say everything very delicious.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered fish Fillet, chicken friedn rice, veg noddle's, Dynamite shrips & Szechuan chilli chicken & Spring roll. I really loved everything but chicken fried rice , spring roll , shrimps or i would say everything very delicious.”November 2020
Honorable mentions (2)
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Szechuan chilli chicken Net +1
“We ordered fish Fillet, chicken friedn rice, veg noddle's, Dynamite shrips & Szechuan chilli chicken & Spring roll. I really loved everything but chicken fried rice , spring roll , shrimps or i would say everything very delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We ordered fish Fillet, chicken friedn rice, veg noddle's, Dynamite shrips & Szechuan chilli chicken & Spring roll. I really loved everything but chicken fried rice , spring roll , shrimps or i would say everything very delicious.”November 2020
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Veg noddle's Net +1
“We ordered fish Fillet, chicken friedn rice, veg noddle's, Dynamite shrips & Szechuan chilli chicken & Spring roll. I really loved everything but chicken fried rice , spring roll , shrimps or i would say everything very delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We ordered fish Fillet, chicken friedn rice, veg noddle's, Dynamite shrips & Szechuan chilli chicken & Spring roll. I really loved everything but chicken fried rice , spring roll , shrimps or i would say everything very delicious.”November 2020
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm takeaway. If you want takeaway, say so while ordering; one customer had trouble after forgetting to mention it.
Check portions. If serving size matters, ask about the portion before paying: reviews range from “more than enough” to “not generous.”
Mind spice. Ask about spice levels if you prefer mild food, since one review described the Chinese food as a bit spicy.
Try favourites. For a first order, orange chicken is a well-established customer favourite, especially with one family returning for it repeatedly.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Nakheel Mall Food Court Second Level
The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
Common Concerns
Portion variation
Some diners found the serving size small or not generous, while another described portions as more than enough for one person.
Taste inconsistency
One reviewer found the flavour underwhelming, and another wished the taste were more consistent between visits.
Limited sides
A review described the side portion as limited and small compared with other restaurants.
Order flexibility
A diner who accidentally ordered beef said staff refused to change the untouched dish, a concern for customers with dietary restrictions.
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The Bottom Line
Chinese Palace Restaurant is a Chinese fast-food spot in Palm Jumeirah where the main draw is a quick, casual meal with friendly service. Reviewers mention orange chicken, sweet and sour, beef noodle soup and hot and sour soup, giving first-time diners several clear starting points rather than an anonymous food-court choice. Freshness is a recurring positive.
Customers describe food as freshly cooked, hot, saucy and full of flavour, while one detailed review praised the fresh ingredients, fluffy rice and balanced spices. Service is another strong point: diners often report fast, efficient help and a welcoming atmosphere, and one review says staff worked smoothly even during peak hours. The clean dining area and large seating capacity also suit family meals; one family reportedly returns three times a week for orange chicken.
There are a few reasons to manage expectations. Portion feedback is mixed, with one diner calling servings ungenerous while another found them more than enough for one person. Taste consistency has also been questioned, and a review described side portions as small.
If you need takeaway, state it clearly when ordering. Also confirm an order before paying if dietary restrictions matter: one customer said an untouched beef dish could not be changed. Prices are described as affordable, but no specific amounts were provided.