Wonton standout
Chicken wontons with silky or rich peanut sauce are the dish reviewers return for and often recommend ordering extra.
Chongqing Noodle House
International City
Chongqing Noodle House is a small Chinese restaurant in International City focused on Chongqing-style noodles and bold, spicy flavours. Reviews point especially to the chicken wontons with peanut sauce and the rich beef noodle soup, with generous portions at budget-friendly prices.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
921 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Beef noodles
Beef noodle soup is repeatedly praised for its rich broth, tender beef and satisfying noodle texture.
Generous portions
Small portions can still be filling, while a large beef noodle serving was enough for two people.
Affordable meals
Several reviews describe the food as inexpensive or budget-friendly without compromising the portions.
Chewy noodles
The beef in both noodle dishes was described as tender and juicy, with noodles that had a satisfying chew.
Friendly service
Reviewers commonly describe the staff as polite, helpful and friendly, even when the small restaurant is busy.
What to Eat at Chongqing Noodle House 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 Chongqing Noodle House, 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 Chongqing Noodle House, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 4
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Chicken wontons Net +25
“We started with the chicken wontons, and they were absolutely to die for! They were incredibly flavourful, and the rich peanut sauce elevated every bite, making them the standout dish of our meal.”
Positive 25Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We started with the chicken wontons, and they were absolutely to die for! They were incredibly flavourful, and the rich peanut sauce elevated every bite, making them the standout dish of our meal.”July 2026
“The chicken noodle soup is fragrant and perfectly spiced, the chicken wontons melt in your mouth, and the cucumber salad adds the perfect refreshing touch.”March 2026
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Beef noodle soup Net +15
“PS: try the famous beef noodle soup and the dumplings 🥟🍜 !! (They have free 🛜)”
Positive 15Negative 0Neutral 1
Review excerpts
“PS: try the famous beef noodle soup and the dumplings 🥟🍜 !! (They have free 🛜)”June 2026
“The beef noodle soup is our second favorite.”October 2025
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Fried beef noodles Net +14
“Place lives up to the hype, I ordered the fried beef noodles and it just leaves me craving for more I wish they had an XL portion!”
Positive 14Negative 0Neutral 1
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“Place lives up to the hype, I ordered the fried beef noodles and it just leaves me craving for more I wish they had an XL portion!”May 2026
“Following the recommendations, we ordered Fried Beef Noodles and Chicken Wonton in peanut sauce, and they were both AMAZING.”April 2026
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Fizzy lychee Net +2
“Food portions are very generous (even for the small size) and the Chinese branded drinks are delicious, get the fizzy lychee.”
Positive 2Negative 0
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“Food portions are very generous (even for the small size) and the Chinese branded drinks are delicious, get the fizzy lychee.”July 2026
“The litchi fizzy drink was also unique and yum.”October 2025
Honorable mentions (18)
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Beef noodles soup Net +1
“We ordered the Beef Noodles Soup, Stir Fried Beef Noodles, Hot and Sour Soup, Chicken Wontons and Cucumbers. Everything was ABSOLUTELY delicious except for the glass noodles in the Hot and Sour Soup, he weren't too fond at that at all.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We ordered the Beef Noodles Soup, Stir Fried Beef Noodles, Hot and Sour Soup, Chicken Wontons and Cucumbers. Everything was ABSOLUTELY delicious except for the glass noodles in the Hot and Sour Soup, he weren't too fond at that at all.”May 2026
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Beef soup noodles Net +1
“We ordered Beef soup noodles 🍜 and chicken wontons. Both of em tasted excellent.”
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“We ordered Beef soup noodles 🍜 and chicken wontons. Both of em tasted excellent.”April 2024
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Chicken dumplings Net +1
“Ordered the chicken dumplings (Gorgeous! The sauce it comes in was so yummy!) the seafood noodle soup and the beef noodle soup.”
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“Ordered the chicken dumplings (Gorgeous! The sauce it comes in was so yummy!) the seafood noodle soup and the beef noodle soup.”April 2026
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Chicken dumplings with peanut sauce Net +1
“I had the chicken dumplings with peanut sauce, the beef noodle soup, and the fried beef noodles. The peanut sauce was excellent, but the standout for me was the beef in both noodle dishes—tender, juicy, and cooked to perfection.”
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“I had the chicken dumplings with peanut sauce, the beef noodle soup, and the fried beef noodles. The peanut sauce was excellent, but the standout for me was the beef in both noodle dishes—tender, juicy, and cooked to perfection.”June 2026
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Chicken soup Net +1
“The Chicken Soup? Pure comfort in a bowl.”
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“The Chicken Soup? Pure comfort in a bowl.”March 2026
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Chicken spicy wontons Net +1
“Their chicken spicy wontons are amazing as well with a mix of spice and peanut sauce.”
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“Their chicken spicy wontons are amazing as well with a mix of spice and peanut sauce.”July 2024
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Cucumber chicken Net +1
“For food, the cucumber chicken was a standout—the base sauce was a bit spicy but incredibly flavorful.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“For food, the cucumber chicken was a standout—the base sauce was a bit spicy but incredibly flavorful.”June 2026
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Cucumber chicken salad Net +1
“The cucumber chicken salad was a refreshing starter, bursting with flavors.”
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“The cucumber chicken salad was a refreshing starter, bursting with flavors.”June 2024
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Dry version Net +1
“The Fried Beef Noodles are an absolute must-try—both the dry version and the version with soup are excellent.”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“The Fried Beef Noodles are an absolute must-try—both the dry version and the version with soup are excellent.”June 2026
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Seafood chilli noodle soup Net +1
“The chicken wontons were very yummy. But the stand out dishes were the beef noodle soup and the seafood chilli noodle soup. So good and much better than other places in Dubai!”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“The chicken wontons were very yummy. But the stand out dishes were the beef noodle soup and the seafood chilli noodle soup. So good and much better than other places in Dubai!”April 2026
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Seafood noodle soup Net +1
“) the seafood noodle soup and the beef noodle soup. Both were so unique and I can’t pick my favourite because they were both incredible. The only drawback is that there was such a thick layer of oil on top. The noodles were cooked perfectly. The beef however was tough.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“) the seafood noodle soup and the beef noodle soup. Both were so unique and I can’t pick my favourite because they were both incredible. The only drawback is that there was such a thick layer of oil on top. The noodles were cooked perfectly. The beef however was tough.”April 2026
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Spicy beef broth noodles Net +1
“I’m in love with their spicy beef broth noodles and it’s delicious. It’s quite additive, especially cause of the pepper corn spice. Definitely recommended for spicy lovers.”
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“I’m in love with their spicy beef broth noodles and it’s delicious. It’s quite additive, especially cause of the pepper corn spice. Definitely recommended for spicy lovers.”July 2024
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Spicy wontons Net +1
“I would recommend the beef soup or fried beef noodles, and spicy wontons.”
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“I would recommend the beef soup or fried beef noodles, and spicy wontons.”June 2025
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Version with soup Net +1
“The Fried Beef Noodles are an absolute must-try—both the dry version and the version with soup are excellent.”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“The Fried Beef Noodles are an absolute must-try—both the dry version and the version with soup are excellent.”June 2026
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Viral beef noodle soup Net +1
“We had Tofu with Century Egg, Chicken Wontons, and their Viral Beef Noodle Soup (a must-try!). The flavors were bold, the broth was rich, and everything tasted fresh and comforting.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We had Tofu with Century Egg, Chicken Wontons, and their Viral Beef Noodle Soup (a must-try!). The flavors were bold, the broth was rich, and everything tasted fresh and comforting.”August 2025
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Century eggs with tofu Net 0
Mixed feedback
“We had Tofu with Century Egg, Chicken Wontons, and their Viral Beef Noodle Soup (a must-try!). The flavors were bold, the broth was rich, and everything tasted fresh and comforting.”
Positive 1Negative 1
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“We had Tofu with Century Egg, Chicken Wontons, and their Viral Beef Noodle Soup (a must-try!). The flavors were bold, the broth was rich, and everything tasted fresh and comforting.”August 2025
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Chicken wuntun soup Net 0
Mixed feedback
“2. Chicken Wuntun soup (AED 18).. loved this soup. Becoz of the flavoured soup, it was delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“2. Chicken Wuntun soup (AED 18).. loved this soup. Becoz of the flavoured soup, it was delicious.”September 2025
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Hot pot bowl Net 0
Mixed feedback
“1. Hot Pot bowl (Small) Enjoyed the soup but there’s not much of proteins. The hotPot has no noodles so added 3dhs extra for a small bowl of noodles. Could’ve been better but still ok for it.”
Positive 1Negative 1
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“1. Hot Pot bowl (Small) Enjoyed the soup but there’s not much of proteins. The hotPot has no noodles so added 3dhs extra for a small bowl of noodles. Could’ve been better but still ok for it.”January 2026
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Grape soda Net +1
“I enjoyed the soda drinks from their fridge, especially the grape soda.”
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“I enjoyed the soda drinks from their fridge, especially the grape soda.”April 2026
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Lime soda drink Net +1
“The lime soda drink was also good....”
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“The lime soda drink was also good....”May 2026
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Peach soda Net +1
“Beef Noodle Soup 9/10 💘 Chicken Wonton 8.2/10 🔥 Cucumber 7.5/10 Peach Soda 8/10 🔥”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Beef Noodle Soup 9/10 💘 Chicken Wonton 8.2/10 🔥 Cucumber 7.5/10 Peach Soda 8/10 🔥”June 2026
What to Avoid (4)
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Bean jelly Net −1
“We ordered cucumber salad, bean jelly, chicken wontons , ice tea and pineapple drink. The wontons were toooooo good, it’s so flavorful but the other dishes weren’t our cup of tea. The flavors were off and we wasted it fully. But I can’t stop stressing on the wontons.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We ordered cucumber salad, bean jelly, chicken wontons , ice tea and pineapple drink. The wontons were toooooo good, it’s so flavorful but the other dishes weren’t our cup of tea. The flavors were off and we wasted it fully. But I can’t stop stressing on the wontons.”July 2026
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Beef noodle soup large Net −1
“I ordered online, beef noodle soup large but they gave me big container, with just bland soup and 2 chunks of small beef, ni veggies and all, totally different from the menu they advertsie.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered online, beef noodle soup large but they gave me big container, with just bland soup and 2 chunks of small beef, ni veggies and all, totally different from the menu they advertsie.”December 2025
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Hot and sour soup Net −1
“We ordered the Beef Noodles Soup, Stir Fried Beef Noodles, Hot and Sour Soup, Chicken Wontons and Cucumbers. Everything was ABSOLUTELY delicious except for the glass noodles in the Hot and Sour Soup, he weren't too fond at that at all.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“We ordered the Beef Noodles Soup, Stir Fried Beef Noodles, Hot and Sour Soup, Chicken Wontons and Cucumbers. Everything was ABSOLUTELY delicious except for the glass noodles in the Hot and Sour Soup, he weren't too fond at that at all.”May 2026
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Sliced beef Net −1
“We ordered the Big Beef Noodle Soup, Chicken Wonton, and Sliced Beef. The beef noodle soup was good, but the sliced beef didn’t taste good to me, so we didn’t finish it.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We ordered the Big Beef Noodle Soup, Chicken Wonton, and Sliced Beef. The beef noodle soup was good, but the sliced beef didn’t taste good to me, so we didn’t finish it.”November 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Go at lunch. Try lunch rather than a busy weekend evening; one reviewer found it much less crowded at that time.
Choose medium spice. If you enjoy heat, ask for medium spice; a reviewer said it added flavour without overpowering the noodles.
Order early. Place your full order at the start if possible, as a second order can take considerably longer during busy periods.
Use the token. Expect a queue and keep track of the token system, which one reviewer found useful while waiting for a table.
Share portions. A large beef noodle portion was described as the right amount for two, making sharing practical.
Plan parking. Allow extra time to find parking, particularly on weekends when nearby spaces can be difficult to secure.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Shop No 16, China F15, International City
Warsan First - Dubai International City, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Long waits
Weekend and evening waits can stretch from 40 minutes to more than an hour because the restaurant has very few tables.
Tight seating
This is a tiny, cafe-sized space with limited seating, so it can feel congested rather than comfortable.
Parking difficulty
Finding parking around the restaurant is repeatedly described as difficult, especially at weekends.
Uneven dishes
Some diners found the cucumber, bean jelly, hot pot or seafood dishes less appealing, with complaints about oil or freshness.
Few vegetarian options
The vegetarian choice is limited, and one reviewer felt the noodles contained fewer vegetables than shown on the menu.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
3dhs extra
small bowl of noodles
“The hotPot has no noodles so added 3dhs extra for a small bowl of noodles”Google review · January 2026
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The Bottom Line
Chongqing Noodle House is a small, casual Chinese restaurant in International City built around Chongqing-style noodles and spicy regional flavours. The most reliable starting points in the reviews are the chicken wontons in peanut sauce and the beef noodle soup; fried beef noodles are also repeatedly recommended. Portions are notably generous, with some diners finding even the small size filling.
This is more of a hole-in-the-wall meal than a polished dining-room experience. There are only around seven or eight tables, and the compact space can feel congested. The payoff is affordable food with rich broths, tender beef and chewy noodles.
Cucumber chicken and spicy cucumber offer a fresher contrast, while Chinese soft drinks such as fizzy lychee and grape soda are popular extras. Plan around the practical drawbacks. Weekend evenings and busy late-night or lunch periods can mean waits from 15 minutes to more than an hour, although lunch was reported as quieter on one Saturday.
Parking is repeatedly difficult, especially at weekends. Spice can be adjusted with table chilli oil, and medium spice was suggested for flavour without overwhelming heat. Vegetarian choice is limited, and some reviews found the hot pot, seafood or cucumber dishes oily or uneven, so first-timers may want to stick to the better-established noodle and wonton favourites.