Menu variety
The all-you-can-order Asian menu gives groups plenty of choice, with food arriving on time according to one repeat visitor.
Han Shi Fu
Port Saeed
Han Shi Fu is a modern Asian fusion gastropub in Port Saeed, serving Chinese-inspired street food, dim sum and sharing dishes. Reviews make it especially appealing for its all-you-can-order menu, playful buns and lively setting, whether you are meeting friends or marking a birthday.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
2,258 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fast service
One vegetarian diner said the full order reached the table within five minutes.
Birthday touch
A complimentary birthday treat added a thoughtful touch to one 33rd-birthday celebration.
Standout dumplings
Xiao Long Bao are described as juicy and well-balanced, making them a strong first order for soup-dumpling fans.
Family friendly
One hostess kept a toddler entertained while the adults ate, a useful detail for family gatherings.
Lively setting
The ambience is described as energetic and stylish, with a modern Asian fusion feel suited to casual dinners and celebrations.
Creative desserts
The Hello Kitty-style buns contain salty egg cream and were singled out as a particularly cute dessert.
What to Eat at Han Shi Fu 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 Han Shi Fu, 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 Han Shi Fu got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Golden kimchi Net +2
“The food was excellent, especially the selection of buns, dumplings, and salads. The Golden Kimchi, in particular, left a lasting impression on both my palate and my memory, it was truly outstanding.”
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Review excerpts
“The food was excellent, especially the selection of buns, dumplings, and salads. The Golden Kimchi, in particular, left a lasting impression on both my palate and my memory, it was truly outstanding.”June 2026
“I had Tofu, rice and golden Khimchi. All the three items were very delicious.”April 2026
Honorable mentions (16)
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Chow mein Net +1
“Noodles including soup noodle and chow mein are both tasty.”
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Review excerpts
“Noodles including soup noodle and chow mein are both tasty.”November 2025
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Cream custard hello kitty bao Net +1
“The drinks and desserts were no different. We each tried the Jasmine Tea, the Pretty in Pink mocktail, the Cream Custard Hello Kitty Bao and lastly the Passion Fruit Cooler mocktail. They balanced the spicy, saucy food with a tangy, citrusy, sweet twist!”
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Review excerpts
“The drinks and desserts were no different. We each tried the Jasmine Tea, the Pretty in Pink mocktail, the Cream Custard Hello Kitty Bao and lastly the Passion Fruit Cooler mocktail. They balanced the spicy, saucy food with a tangy, citrusy, sweet twist!”July 2026
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Fried lemon fish Net +1
“The food was top-notch! The Mango Citrus Chicken, the Spicy Fried Chicken, the Spicy Tripe, the Fried Lemon Fish, Truffle and Chicken Dumplings, and Shrimp and Zucchini Dumplings were all so filling, fresh, and delicious!”
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Review excerpts
“The food was top-notch! The Mango Citrus Chicken, the Spicy Fried Chicken, the Spicy Tripe, the Fried Lemon Fish, Truffle and Chicken Dumplings, and Shrimp and Zucchini Dumplings were all so filling, fresh, and delicious!”July 2026
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Hello kitty styled buns Net +1
“We chose hello kitty styled buns, inside it contains salty egg cream. As a dessert, this is the best.❤️”
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Review excerpts
“We chose hello kitty styled buns, inside it contains salty egg cream. As a dessert, this is the best.❤️”November 2025
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Manager's choice Net +1
“The food has always been delicious, and we really like the option of them serving the their bestsellers, I think they call it Manager's choice or something. It really males a huge difference instead of spending so much time thinking of what to order.”
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Review excerpts
“The food has always been delicious, and we really like the option of them serving the their bestsellers, I think they call it Manager's choice or something. It really males a huge difference instead of spending so much time thinking of what to order.”July 2026
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Mango citrus chicken Net +1
“The food was top-notch! The Mango Citrus Chicken, the Spicy Fried Chicken, the Spicy Tripe, the Fried Lemon Fish, Truffle and Chicken Dumplings, and Shrimp and Zucchini Dumplings were all so filling, fresh, and delicious!”
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Review excerpts
“The food was top-notch! The Mango Citrus Chicken, the Spicy Fried Chicken, the Spicy Tripe, the Fried Lemon Fish, Truffle and Chicken Dumplings, and Shrimp and Zucchini Dumplings were all so filling, fresh, and delicious!”July 2026
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Naki fried rice Net +1
“We order the XO fried rice and Naki fried rice, both of them are delicious.”
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Review excerpts
“We order the XO fried rice and Naki fried rice, both of them are delicious.”November 2025
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Pan fried dimsums Net +1
“We enjoyed the food! our cravings were satisfied 👏👏 must try the mango chicken and the pan fried dimsums 🫶🏻”
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Review excerpts
“We enjoyed the food! our cravings were satisfied 👏👏 must try the mango chicken and the pan fried dimsums 🫶🏻”January 2026
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Shrimp and zucchini dumplings Net +1
“The food was top-notch! The Mango Citrus Chicken, the Spicy Fried Chicken, the Spicy Tripe, the Fried Lemon Fish, Truffle and Chicken Dumplings, and Shrimp and Zucchini Dumplings were all so filling, fresh, and delicious!”
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Review excerpts
“The food was top-notch! The Mango Citrus Chicken, the Spicy Fried Chicken, the Spicy Tripe, the Fried Lemon Fish, Truffle and Chicken Dumplings, and Shrimp and Zucchini Dumplings were all so filling, fresh, and delicious!”July 2026
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Spicy fried chicken Net +1
“The food was top-notch! The Mango Citrus Chicken, the Spicy Fried Chicken, the Spicy Tripe, the Fried Lemon Fish, Truffle and Chicken Dumplings, and Shrimp and Zucchini Dumplings were all so filling, fresh, and delicious!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food was top-notch! The Mango Citrus Chicken, the Spicy Fried Chicken, the Spicy Tripe, the Fried Lemon Fish, Truffle and Chicken Dumplings, and Shrimp and Zucchini Dumplings were all so filling, fresh, and delicious!”July 2026
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Spicy tripe Net +1
“The food was top-notch! The Mango Citrus Chicken, the Spicy Fried Chicken, the Spicy Tripe, the Fried Lemon Fish, Truffle and Chicken Dumplings, and Shrimp and Zucchini Dumplings were all so filling, fresh, and delicious!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food was top-notch! The Mango Citrus Chicken, the Spicy Fried Chicken, the Spicy Tripe, the Fried Lemon Fish, Truffle and Chicken Dumplings, and Shrimp and Zucchini Dumplings were all so filling, fresh, and delicious!”July 2026
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Truffle and chicken dumplings Net +1
“The food was top-notch! The Mango Citrus Chicken, the Spicy Fried Chicken, the Spicy Tripe, the Fried Lemon Fish, Truffle and Chicken Dumplings, and Shrimp and Zucchini Dumplings were all so filling, fresh, and delicious!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food was top-notch! The Mango Citrus Chicken, the Spicy Fried Chicken, the Spicy Tripe, the Fried Lemon Fish, Truffle and Chicken Dumplings, and Shrimp and Zucchini Dumplings were all so filling, fresh, and delicious!”July 2026
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Wonton noodle soup Net +1
“We ordered the wonton noodle soup and fried chicken, and both were so good.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered the wonton noodle soup and fried chicken, and both were so good.”December 2025
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Wow wow chicken Net +1
“My favorite dish was the Wow Wow Chicken—delicious and perfectly cooked.”
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Review excerpts
“My favorite dish was the Wow Wow Chicken—delicious and perfectly cooked.”January 2026
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Xiao long bao (soup dumplings) Net +1
“The Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings) are especially good — juicy, well-balanced, and definitely one of the highlights of the menu.”
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Review excerpts
“The Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings) are especially good — juicy, well-balanced, and definitely one of the highlights of the menu.”January 2026
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Xo fried rice Net +1
“We order the XO fried rice and Naki fried rice, both of them are delicious.”
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Review excerpts
“We order the XO fried rice and Naki fried rice, both of them are delicious.”November 2025
Drinks 3
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Jasmine tea Net +1
“The drinks and desserts were no different. We each tried the Jasmine Tea, the Pretty in Pink mocktail, the Cream Custard Hello Kitty Bao and lastly the Passion Fruit Cooler mocktail. They balanced the spicy, saucy food with a tangy, citrusy, sweet twist!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The drinks and desserts were no different. We each tried the Jasmine Tea, the Pretty in Pink mocktail, the Cream Custard Hello Kitty Bao and lastly the Passion Fruit Cooler mocktail. They balanced the spicy, saucy food with a tangy, citrusy, sweet twist!”July 2026
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Passion fruit cooler mocktail Net +1
“The drinks and desserts were no different. We each tried the Jasmine Tea, the Pretty in Pink mocktail, the Cream Custard Hello Kitty Bao and lastly the Passion Fruit Cooler mocktail. They balanced the spicy, saucy food with a tangy, citrusy, sweet twist!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The drinks and desserts were no different. We each tried the Jasmine Tea, the Pretty in Pink mocktail, the Cream Custard Hello Kitty Bao and lastly the Passion Fruit Cooler mocktail. They balanced the spicy, saucy food with a tangy, citrusy, sweet twist!”July 2026
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Pretty in pink mocktail Net +1
“The drinks and desserts were no different. We each tried the Jasmine Tea, the Pretty in Pink mocktail, the Cream Custard Hello Kitty Bao and lastly the Passion Fruit Cooler mocktail. They balanced the spicy, saucy food with a tangy, citrusy, sweet twist!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The drinks and desserts were no different. We each tried the Jasmine Tea, the Pretty in Pink mocktail, the Cream Custard Hello Kitty Bao and lastly the Passion Fruit Cooler mocktail. They balanced the spicy, saucy food with a tangy, citrusy, sweet twist!”July 2026
What to Avoid (2)
Food 2
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Papaya salad Net −1
“Beef is chewy, Papaya Salad is really hard.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Beef is chewy, Papaya Salad is really hard.”January 2026
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Unlimited dimsum Net −1
“Tried the unlimited dimsum experience at Han Shi Fu and honestly, the ambience and overall vibe were really nice. The place looked great and the experience itself was good, but taste-wise the dimsums just weren’t for us personally.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Tried the unlimited dimsum experience at Han Shi Fu and honestly, the ambience and overall vibe were really nice. The place looked great and the experience itself was good, but taste-wise the dimsums just weren’t for us personally.”May 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Clarify format. Ask whether you are ordering à la carte or the unlimited menu before settling in; one table was automatically given the buffet menu.
Check vegetarian options. Vegetarians should confirm current choices first, since a reviewer found only three options and no Mushroom Bao that day.
Know the deal. The reported package allowed three menu orders and one dessert for AED 69 per person, with drinks extra.
Plan directions. Allow extra time to locate the restaurant; one visitor found it difficult to find inside the Aloft area of the mall.
Try the wings. If dim sum is not your priority, consider the wings, which one unlimited-dim-sum diner called the highlight.
Expect noise. Choose a quieter time or table if conversation matters, as one group found the music loud enough to affect chatting.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Lobby Level, Aloft, Dubai Creek - City Centre
Port Saeed - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Loud music
Music can become loud enough to make conversation difficult, especially if you prefer a quieter meal.
Limited vegetarian
A reviewer found only three vegetarian choices, and the Mushroom Bao was unavailable during that visit.
Dim sum mismatch
The unlimited dim sum experience did not suit one reviewer's taste, although the wings were a highlight.
Dish availability
One walk-in expected to order Peking duck but found it unavailable and was automatically given the unlimited menu.
Inconsistent value
One reviewer found portions small and the meal too expensive, contrasting with other reviews calling the pricing reasonable.
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The Bottom Line
Han Shi Fu is a modern Asian fusion gastropub in Port Saeed, with a lively setting for casual dinners, group meals and celebrations. You can order dim sum, sharing dishes and Chinese-inspired comfort food, with reviews highlighting Xiao Long Bao, Golden Kimchi, Mango Citrus Chicken and playful Hello Kitty-style buns. The all-you-can-order format is a major draw for groups who want variety rather than a single main dish.
Service is usually described as quick, attentive and accommodating. One diner said the whole order reached the table within five minutes, while another family appreciated staff keeping a toddler entertained. Birthday visits have also received thoughtful treatment, including a complimentary birthday treat.
The setting can shift from warm and cozy to energetic, depending on the visit. There are a few things to clarify before ordering. A reported package allowed three menu orders and one dessert for AED 69 per person, with drinks extra; ask whether that format or à la carte dining applies.
Vegetarian choice is limited in at least one review, and Mushroom Bao was unavailable on one visit. Music was also loud enough to make table conversation difficult for some diners. The restaurant is inside the Aloft area of the mall and may take a little finding.