Generous portions
Main dishes can be large enough to share or take half home; one group had plenty left over.
Chinese Pavilion Restaurant
Al Wasl
Chinese Pavilion is an Indo-Chinese restaurant in Al Wasl with a broad menu and a long local following. Reviews point to generous portions and dishes such as Mongolian beef, making it suitable for sharing rather than a quick, minimalist meal.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
367 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Mongolian beef
Mongolian beef is repeatedly singled out, including a review describing it as juicy, soft and worth ordering.
Indo-Chinese style
The menu suits diners looking for Chinese food with Indian or South Asian influence rather than strictly regional Chinese cooking.
Broad menu
The menu has enough variety for groups, with reviewers mentioning everything from soups and noodles to seafood, curry and rice.
Attentive service
Several diners describe the staff as friendly, respectful and attentive, with service that can feel unusually polished for a casual meal.
Canal atmosphere
The Dubai Canal setting is described as calm and relaxing, with outdoor seating available in cooler weather.
Half portions
Half portions of main courses let diners try more dishes without committing to full servings.
What to Eat at Chinese Pavilion 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 Pavilion 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Chinese Pavilion Restaurant, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Mongolian beef Net +4
“Magnificent Food!! Extremely impressive hospitality and have a very International touch to their chinese food. Mongolian Beef is something one cannot miss.”
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“Magnificent Food!! Extremely impressive hospitality and have a very International touch to their chinese food. Mongolian Beef is something one cannot miss.”April 2025
“I ordered shrimp fried rice which was very delicious, with Mongolian beef, it was so juicy and soft and lemon mint juice.”January 2025
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Prawns toast Net +2
“I always knew what I wanted to have... tum yum soup with shrimp, prawns on sesame toast, the crispy noodles with chicken celery, vegetable fried rice and shrimp in XO sauce and for dessert the banan toffee....YUMMY”
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“I always knew what I wanted to have... tum yum soup with shrimp, prawns on sesame toast, the crispy noodles with chicken celery, vegetable fried rice and shrimp in XO sauce and for dessert the banan toffee....YUMMY”December 2018
“The green curry is the best and prawns toast, crispy beef aswell as the cucumber/pickled cabbage and the frozen shot! I have been going to this place for years!”January 2026
Honorable mentions (28)
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Beef crispy Net +1
“Beef crispy 5 out of 5.”
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“Beef crispy 5 out of 5.”January 2022
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Calamari pepper and salt Net +1
“Food is super the calamari pepper and salt is amazingly delicious”
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“Food is super the calamari pepper and salt is amazingly delicious”July 2024
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Chicken chili Net +1
“We also ordered chicken chili which was slightly on the milder side but I would say 4 out of five.”
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Review excerpts
“We also ordered chicken chili which was slightly on the milder side but I would say 4 out of five.”January 2022
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Comforting corn chicken soup Net +1
“Highly recommended are their comforting corn chicken soup, flavorful chicken sauce, and tender Mongolian beef. Don’t miss the refreshing pineapple shot—it’s a perfect, light finish to the meal.”
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“Highly recommended are their comforting corn chicken soup, flavorful chicken sauce, and tender Mongolian beef. Don’t miss the refreshing pineapple shot—it’s a perfect, light finish to the meal.”January 2026
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Crispy beef Net +1
“The green curry is the best and prawns toast, crispy beef aswell as the cucumber/pickled cabbage and the frozen shot! I have been going to this place for years!”
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“The green curry is the best and prawns toast, crispy beef aswell as the cucumber/pickled cabbage and the frozen shot! I have been going to this place for years!”January 2026
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Garlic pepper calamari Net +1
“We highly recommend the garlic pepper calamari and the steamed fish, both were delicious.”
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“We highly recommend the garlic pepper calamari and the steamed fish, both were delicious.”October 2024
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Garlic prawns Net +1
“In terms of consistency , very consistent , hot and sour soup is great so is the garlic prawns . However must warn food is quite oily.”
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“In terms of consistency , very consistent , hot and sour soup is great so is the garlic prawns . However must warn food is quite oily.”January 2024
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Green curry Net +1
“The green curry is the best and prawns toast, crispy beef aswell as the cucumber/pickled cabbage and the frozen shot! I have been going to this place for years!”
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Review excerpts
“The green curry is the best and prawns toast, crispy beef aswell as the cucumber/pickled cabbage and the frozen shot! I have been going to this place for years!”January 2026
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Gyoza Net +1
“I had the Mongolian beef, fried rice, shrimp curry, and gyoza, and each dish was perfect. The flavors were spot on, and the quality was excellent.”
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“I had the Mongolian beef, fried rice, shrimp curry, and gyoza, and each dish was perfect. The flavors were spot on, and the quality was excellent.”July 2024
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Hot and sour soup Net +1
“In terms of consistency , very consistent , hot and sour soup is great so is the garlic prawns . However must warn food is quite oily.”
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“In terms of consistency , very consistent , hot and sour soup is great so is the garlic prawns . However must warn food is quite oily.”January 2024
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Mix fried rice Net +1
“The mix fried rice is also a must-try; it’s the best I’ve ever had, with a great balance of ingredients and flavors.”
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“The mix fried rice is also a must-try; it’s the best I’ve ever had, with a great balance of ingredients and flavors.”June 2024
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Mushroom soup Net +1
“The mushroom soup is another must-try!”
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“The mushroom soup is another must-try!”October 2024
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Onion pancakes Net +1
“Oldie but golden .. nostalgic place for us .. we grew up going to the old branch .. food is pretty classic .. love the onion pancakes”
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“Oldie but golden .. nostalgic place for us .. we grew up going to the old branch .. food is pretty classic .. love the onion pancakes”May 2024
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Pineapple sorbet Net +1
“As a bonus, they offer a complimentary shot or pineapple sorbet, which was a delightful treat.”
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“As a bonus, they offer a complimentary shot or pineapple sorbet, which was a delightful treat.”October 2024
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Refreshing pineapple shot Net +1
“Highly recommended are their comforting corn chicken soup, flavorful chicken sauce, and tender Mongolian beef. Don’t miss the refreshing pineapple shot—it’s a perfect, light finish to the meal.”
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Review excerpts
“Highly recommended are their comforting corn chicken soup, flavorful chicken sauce, and tender Mongolian beef. Don’t miss the refreshing pineapple shot—it’s a perfect, light finish to the meal.”January 2026
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Shrimp curry Net +1
“I had the Mongolian beef, fried rice, shrimp curry, and gyoza, and each dish was perfect. The flavors were spot on, and the quality was excellent.”
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“I had the Mongolian beef, fried rice, shrimp curry, and gyoza, and each dish was perfect. The flavors were spot on, and the quality was excellent.”July 2024
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Shrimp fried rice Net +1
“I ordered shrimp fried rice which was very delicious, with Mongolian beef, it was so juicy and soft and lemon mint juice.”
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Review excerpts
“I ordered shrimp fried rice which was very delicious, with Mongolian beef, it was so juicy and soft and lemon mint juice.”January 2025
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Shrimp in xo sauce Net +1
“I always knew what I wanted to have... tum yum soup with shrimp, prawns on sesame toast, the crispy noodles with chicken celery, vegetable fried rice and shrimp in XO sauce and for dessert the banan toffee....YUMMY”
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Review excerpts
“I always knew what I wanted to have... tum yum soup with shrimp, prawns on sesame toast, the crispy noodles with chicken celery, vegetable fried rice and shrimp in XO sauce and for dessert the banan toffee....YUMMY”December 2018
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Steamed fish Net +1
“We highly recommend the garlic pepper calamari and the steamed fish, both were delicious.”
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Review excerpts
“We highly recommend the garlic pepper calamari and the steamed fish, both were delicious.”October 2024
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Sweet corn soup Net +1
“One of my all-time favorite dishes is the sweet corn soup. It is perfectly seasoned and always served piping hot.”
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“One of my all-time favorite dishes is the sweet corn soup. It is perfectly seasoned and always served piping hot.”June 2024
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The banan toffee Net +1
“I always knew what I wanted to have... tum yum soup with shrimp, prawns on sesame toast, the crispy noodles with chicken celery, vegetable fried rice and shrimp in XO sauce and for dessert the banan toffee....YUMMY”
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Review excerpts
“I always knew what I wanted to have... tum yum soup with shrimp, prawns on sesame toast, the crispy noodles with chicken celery, vegetable fried rice and shrimp in XO sauce and for dessert the banan toffee....YUMMY”December 2018
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The crispy noodles with chicken celery Net +1
“I always knew what I wanted to have... tum yum soup with shrimp, prawns on sesame toast, the crispy noodles with chicken celery, vegetable fried rice and shrimp in XO sauce and for dessert the banan toffee....YUMMY”
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Review excerpts
“I always knew what I wanted to have... tum yum soup with shrimp, prawns on sesame toast, the crispy noodles with chicken celery, vegetable fried rice and shrimp in XO sauce and for dessert the banan toffee....YUMMY”December 2018
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The fried noodles Net +1
“The fried noodles has the “wok hay” that I’m longing for in other Chinese restos but fall short of. Actually a decent dinner”
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“The fried noodles has the “wok hay” that I’m longing for in other Chinese restos but fall short of. Actually a decent dinner”October 2023
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Tum yum soup with shrimp Net +1
“I always knew what I wanted to have... tum yum soup with shrimp, prawns on sesame toast, the crispy noodles with chicken celery, vegetable fried rice and shrimp in XO sauce and for dessert the banan toffee....YUMMY”
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Review excerpts
“I always knew what I wanted to have... tum yum soup with shrimp, prawns on sesame toast, the crispy noodles with chicken celery, vegetable fried rice and shrimp in XO sauce and for dessert the banan toffee....YUMMY”December 2018
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Vegetable fried rice Net +1
“I always knew what I wanted to have... tum yum soup with shrimp, prawns on sesame toast, the crispy noodles with chicken celery, vegetable fried rice and shrimp in XO sauce and for dessert the banan toffee....YUMMY”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I always knew what I wanted to have... tum yum soup with shrimp, prawns on sesame toast, the crispy noodles with chicken celery, vegetable fried rice and shrimp in XO sauce and for dessert the banan toffee....YUMMY”December 2018
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Vegetables noodles Net +1
“The vegetables noodles are another standout item on the menu. They are cooked to perfection with a delightful mix of fresh vegetables, making it a flavorful and satisfying dish.”
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“The vegetables noodles are another standout item on the menu. They are cooked to perfection with a delightful mix of fresh vegetables, making it a flavorful and satisfying dish.”June 2024
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Beef chilly Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Beef chilly 3 out of 5.”
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Fried prawns Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Ordered fried prawns for starters 3.5 out of 5.”
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What to Avoid (1)
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Corn soup Net −1
“Started with corn soup which was a bit sweet; wonder why!”
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Critical review excerpts
“Started with corn soup which was a bit sweet; wonder why!”January 2022
Tips for a Better Visit
Share portions. Consider half mains or share full dishes: one group took half its meal home because portions were huge.
Ask about spice. If you prefer heat, ask for dishes to be made spicy; a reviewer says the kitchen can adjust them.
Check combos. Confirm whether rice or noodles are included before ordering a meat combo, as one diner was charged extra for rice.
Try outdoors. Outdoor seating can be appealing in winter, when one reviewer chose it and enjoyed the friendly service.
Dine in. For the best chance of enjoying dishes hot, dine in rather than relying on delivery, which one reviewer received cold.
Avoid late arrival. Call ahead if arriving near closing, since a guest was refused at 11pm despite seeing an 11:30pm closing time.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Canal House - Al Wasl Rd
Al Wasl, Dubai
| Mon | 11:30 AM – 11:15 PM |
| Tue | 11:30 AM – 11:15 PM |
| Wed | 11:30 AM – 11:15 PM |
| Thu | 11:30 AM – 11:15 PM |
| Fri | 11:30 AM – 11:15 PM |
| Sat | 11:30 AM – 11:15 PM |
| Sun | 11:30 AM – 11:15 PM |
Common Concerns
Service inconsistency
One visit involved refused seating despite empty tables, slow food delivery and later-arriving customers being served first.
Billing confusion
A diner says rice was added to a meat order despite objecting, so clarify combo inclusions and extra charges before ordering.
Early closing
A customer arriving at 11pm was turned away even though the listed closing time was 11:30pm.
Oily dishes
One long-time customer liked the consistency but warned that the food can be quite oily.
Weak delivery
A delivery order arrived cold for one reviewer, who preferred dining in.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
250 AED
dinner for 3 people
“Our total bill was around 250 AED for 3 people, which felt fair considering the quality and portion sizes”Google review · September 2025
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The Bottom Line
Chinese Pavilion is a long-running Al Wasl choice for Indo-Chinese food, especially if you enjoy generous plates and a menu broad enough for group ordering. Mongolian beef, green curry, garlic pepper calamari and mushroom soup are among the named dishes reviewers recommend, while half portions make it easier to try several things without over-ordering. Portions are a real feature here.
One group took half its appetizers and mains home, and another reviewer described the servings as reasonably big and good value. The Dubai Canal setting brings a calm atmosphere, with outdoor seating that suits cooler winter evenings. A Tuesday visit was quiet enough to get a table without waiting, though experiences are not uniformly smooth.
Service is praised in many reviews as friendly, respectful and attentive, but one diner reported being refused a table despite empty seating and receiving food after later arrivals. Another said rice was added as a charge after a conversation about ordering meat only. Check combo inclusions and the bill carefully.
A late-night guest was turned away at 11pm despite an 11:30pm listed closing time, so calling ahead is sensible. One older review also found delivery cold, making dine-in the safer choice for hot food.