Gypsy Chinese Karama

Name: Gypsy Chinese Karama
Address: Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed St, Al Karama, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971506532004

Al Karama

Restaurant Open now 0 506 532 004

Gypsy Chinese in Al Karama is an Indo-Chinese restaurant with a small, cosy setting and a menu built around familiar desi-Chinese flavours. Reviews especially point to the Hakka noodles and Chicken Lollipop, while the comfortable atmosphere suits family dinners or casual meals with friends.

Reputation Score

4.2

★★★★☆

1,464 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Signature dishes

The Chicken Lollipop is praised for a crisp outside, juicy centre and strongly seasoned coating, while the Hakka noodles are consistently highlighted.

Fast service

Several diners describe prompt service; one review specifically says the food arrived quickly and the server was helpful and friendly.

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What to Eat at Gypsy Chinese Karama

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Gypsy Chinese Karama, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 3

Dynamite chicken Net +3

“I enjoyed dynamite chicken & prawns in the starters. Chicken was really spicy and delicious, it was totally my kind of a taste.”
Chicken lollipop Net +2

“The real star of the meal, however, was the Chicken Lollipop. I’ve tried chicken lollipops at countless Indo-Chinese restaurants over the years, but Gypsy’s version easily takes the top spot. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and coated with a delicious blend of spices and sauces, it was simply outstanding and worth coming back for on its own.”
Veg manchow soup Net +2

“1 Veg Manchow soup Veg Paneer chilli dry Veg manchurian Veg chilli garlic Noodles Everything came hot and fresh in spill proof packaging and the quantity was just perfect for 2 adults to have easily.”

Honorable mentions (37)

3 Schezwan noodles Net +1

“The 3 schezwan noodles were tasty.”
Burnt garlic chicken rice Net +1

“Food was yummy we ordered garlic butter prawns, burnt garlic chicken rice and hunan chicken.”
Chicken & seafood manchurian soup Net +1

“Tried their chicken & seafood manchurian soup, tripple Schezwan rice and garlic chicken noodles. The food was amazing and customer service was great!”
Chicken chili Net +1

“The Chicken Chili, Garlic Noodles, Dynamite Chicken, and Chicken Spring Rolls were all absolutely delicious and full of flavor.”
Chicken hot plate Net +1

“The Chicken Lollipop, Hakka Noodles, and Chicken Hot Plate were all executed flawlessly. Authentic flavors, premium quality, and meticulous attention to detail in every dish.”
Chicken spring rolls Net +1

“The Chicken Chili, Garlic Noodles, Dynamite Chicken, and Chicken Spring Rolls were all absolutely delicious and full of flavor.”
Chilli paneer with gravy Net +1

“This place has such good gravies! You will be swooning over the Veg fortune vegetables and the Chilli paneer with gravy.”
Chinese non veg combo Net +1

“Last night, I ordered a Chinese non veg combo through Keeta, and it turned out to be a genuinely satisfying experience. The food arrived beautifully packed with a customized sleeve, which created a great first impression. I had called the restaurant in advance to request extra vegetables in my Hakka noodles, and I really appreciate that the team fulfilled this request without hesitation. The combo included Chicken Chilli Dry, Chicken Szechwan, Kimchi salad, a small chocolate brownie, and Szechwan sauce, a generous and well balanced selection. The pricing is reasonable, and the food quality makes it absolutely worth trying. The flavours were spot on, portions were decent, and everything tasted fresh and well prepared.”
Chocolate mud cake Net +1

“The food is absolutely incredible—each dish bursts with unique flavors while staying true to authentic Chinese cuisine. The dynamite chicken, garlic paper chicken and chocolate mud cake was a highlight, and the balance of spices and fresh ingredients was spot on.”
Crispy spinach chicken Net +1

“Started with delicious veg manchow soup followed by veg spring rolls and crispy spinach chicken which was really good.”
Date pancakes Net +1

“For dessert the mud cake and the date pancakes are a must try.”
Dynamite prawns Net +1

“I enjoyed dynamite chicken & prawns in the starters. Chicken was really spicy and delicious, it was totally my kind of a taste.”
Egg fried rice Net +1

“The Egg Fried Rice and Noodles were delicious, complementing the spicy Chilli Chicken perfectly.”
Exotic vegetables Net +1

“The exotic vegetables are my personal favorite!”
Garlic butter prawns Net +1

“Food was yummy we ordered garlic butter prawns, burnt garlic chicken rice and hunan chicken.”
Garlic butter shrimp Net +1

“I ordered the Garlic Butter Shrimp, Egg Fried Rice, Noodles, Chilli Chicken, and Mud Cake for dessert. Every dish was a delight—rich in flavor and beautifully prepared. The Garlic Butter Shrimp was especially memorable, with its perfect balance of garlic and buttery goodness.”
Garlic chicken noodles Net +1

“Tried their chicken & seafood manchurian soup, tripple Schezwan rice and garlic chicken noodles. The food was amazing and customer service was great!”
Garlic noodles Net +1

“The Chicken Chili, Garlic Noodles, Dynamite Chicken, and Chicken Spring Rolls were all absolutely delicious and full of flavor.”
Garlic paper chicken Net +1

“The food is absolutely incredible—each dish bursts with unique flavors while staying true to authentic Chinese cuisine. The dynamite chicken, garlic paper chicken and chocolate mud cake was a highlight, and the balance of spices and fresh ingredients was spot on.”
Hunan chicken Net +1

“Food was yummy we ordered garlic butter prawns, burnt garlic chicken rice and hunan chicken.”
Manchow soup Net +1

“Ordered the Manchow Soup, Pan Grilled Fish, Paneer Chilly, and Sizzling Noodles. The quality was outstanding—fresh ingredients, perfectly balanced flavors, and beautifully plated. Every bite was delicious.”
Momos in mushroom sauce Net +1

“Love their momos in mushroom sauce and prawn garlic chilli is definitely a must try.”
Pan grilled fish Net +1

“Ordered the Manchow Soup, Pan Grilled Fish, Paneer Chilly, and Sizzling Noodles. The quality was outstanding—fresh ingredients, perfectly balanced flavors, and beautifully plated. Every bite was delicious.”
Paneer chilly Net +1

“Ordered the Manchow Soup, Pan Grilled Fish, Paneer Chilly, and Sizzling Noodles. The quality was outstanding—fresh ingredients, perfectly balanced flavors, and beautifully plated. Every bite was delicious.”
Prawn garlic chilli Net +1

“Love their momos in mushroom sauce and prawn garlic chilli is definitely a must try.”
Schezwan chicken noodles Net +1

“I recently visited Gypsy Chinese and had the Schezwan chicken noodles — they were absolutely delicious and full of flavor. The Schezwan sauce was good, though a slight improvement could make it even better.”
Schezwan rice Net +1

“In the main course I enjoyed Hakka noodles, chilli chicken & schezwan rice. This is my most preferred combination and I enjoyed it here as well. Noodles were exceptionally well cooked but chilli chicken could have been better.”
Sizzling brownie Net +1

“The dessert in the end was a treat. Nothing could be better than a sizzling brownie and ice cream.”
Sizzling noodles Net +1

“Ordered the Manchow Soup, Pan Grilled Fish, Paneer Chilly, and Sizzling Noodles. The quality was outstanding—fresh ingredients, perfectly balanced flavors, and beautifully plated. Every bite was delicious.”
Tripple schezwan rice Net +1

“Tried their chicken & seafood manchurian soup, tripple Schezwan rice and garlic chicken noodles. The food was amazing and customer service was great!”
Veg burnt garlic soup Net +1

“We tried their Veg Hot n Sour Soup, Veg Burnt Garlic Soup and both were tasty.”
Veg chilli garlic noodles Net +1

“1 Veg Manchow soup Veg Paneer chilli dry Veg manchurian Veg chilli garlic Noodles Everything came hot and fresh in spill proof packaging and the quantity was just perfect for 2 adults to have easily.”
Veg fortune vegetables Net +1

“This place has such good gravies! You will be swooning over the Veg fortune vegetables and the Chilli paneer with gravy.”
Veg hot n sour soup Net +1

“We tried their Veg Hot n Sour Soup, Veg Burnt Garlic Soup and both were tasty.”
Veg manchurian Net +1

“1 Veg Manchow soup Veg Paneer chilli dry Veg manchurian Veg chilli garlic Noodles Everything came hot and fresh in spill proof packaging and the quantity was just perfect for 2 adults to have easily.”
Veg paneer chilli dry Net +1

“1 Veg Manchow soup Veg Paneer chilli dry Veg manchurian Veg chilli garlic Noodles Everything came hot and fresh in spill proof packaging and the quantity was just perfect for 2 adults to have easily.”
Yong chow noodles Net +1

“We like their Yong Chow Noodles which was on offer that is currently going on in the restaurant.”

Drinks 2

Fresh lime soda Net +1

“The fresh lime soda was refreshing and perfectly balanced.”
Water chesnut with shutake mushroom Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“We tried their Water Chesnut with Shutake Mushroom in starter and it was Ok.”

What to Avoid (3)

Food 3

Chicken lollipop masala Net −1

“I visited Gypsy Chinese in Karama late at night and ordered the Chicken Lollipop Masala. The staff were polite and welcoming, but what happened next was extremely serious. After my second or third bite, I felt something hard in my mouth. To my shock, it was a solid piece of metal. I was only moments away from swallowing it, which could have caused severe injury or even required emergency medical treatment.”
Steamed wontons Net −1

“The steamed wontons filling was bland and needs some attention.”
Veg crispy in schezwan Net −1

“Next we tried their Veg Crispy in Schezwan and it was too hard rather than crispy.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Customise noodles. Ask for extra vegetables in the Hakka noodles; a delivery customer requested this in advance and the team fulfilled it.

Ask discounts. Before paying, ask whether any current app or restaurant discounts apply; one diner said the servers helped reduce the bill.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed St

Al Karama, Dubai

0 506 532 004

Mon	10:30 AM – 2:00 AM
Tue	10:30 AM – 2:00 AM
Wed	10:30 AM – 2:00 AM
Thu	10:30 AM – 2:00 AM
Fri	10:30 AM – 2:00 AM
Sat	10:30 AM – 2:00 AM
Sun	10:30 AM – 2:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Safety concern

One diner reported finding a solid piece of metal in Chicken Lollipop Masala and said the chef attributed it possibly to damaged cookware.

Price concerns

A review described menu prices as high for the portions, with a three-person meal reaching nearly AED 300.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

AED 70

Lamb/Prawns

“Lamb/Prawns at AED 70?”

Google review · May 2026

AED 50

Chicken

“Chicken at AED 50??”

Google review · May 2026

AED 40

Wontons

“Wontons at AED 40 ???? Seriously????”

Google review · May 2026

AED 45

Rice/Noodles

“Rice/Noodles at AED 45 and again less portion”

Google review · May 2026

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The Bottom Line

Gypsy Chinese is a small Indo-Chinese restaurant in Al Karama that suits diners craving bold, saucy desi-Chinese flavours rather than a formal Chinese menu. The dishes most worth considering from the reviews include Chicken Lollipop, Hakka noodles, Manchow Soup and Chilli Chicken. The restaurant also has a dessert following for items such as sizzling brownie, mud cake and date pancakes.

The setting is cosy and comfortable, with reviews describing it as suitable for family dinners, casual meals and small celebrations. Service is often reported as quick, courteous and attentive, although staff knowledge and speed have not been consistent for everyone. Vegetarian diners have several clearly mentioned choices, and one reviewer found wheelchair access available.

Pricing is the main point to weigh carefully. One customer reported AED 50 chicken dishes, AED 70 lamb or prawns, AED 45 rice or noodles and AED 40 wontons, while another found a DFF Hakka Noodles offer at AED 10. Portion opinions vary, so check serving sizes before ordering several dishes.

Driving can be awkward because parking nearby is not always easy. There are also important cautions: a recent review reported metal in a dish, and others describe incorrect orders, untidy washrooms or very slow delivery. For takeaway, verify the order and allow plenty of time.