Crispy Beef
Crispy beef is a recurring favourite, with one review calling it their go-to dish.
Hengchen
Dubai Investment Park
Hengchen is a Chinese restaurant in Dubai Investment Park, with dine-in and takeaway reviews covering Chinese and Asian-fusion dishes. Customers commonly mention crispy beef and dim sum, while the calm lake-view setting and occasional buffet references add reasons to consider it for a casual meal.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
538 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Indo-Chinese
The DIP branch gets strong praise for bold Indo-Chinese flavours.
Lake View
One reviewer highlights a calm, relaxing atmosphere overlooking the lake.
Generous Portions
Several dishes, including Japanese wings, soup and crispy beef, were described as fresh and generously portioned.
Quick Service
A review describes service as quick and friendly without making the meal feel rushed.
Fried Rice
Fried rice receives especially strong feedback for being perfectly cooked and flavourful.
Casual Setting
Reviews describe the atmosphere as clean, comfortable and suitable for a casual meal.
What to Eat at Hengchen 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 Hengchen, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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 Hengchen got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Crispy beef Net +3
“Our go to Chinese resto in DIP✨✨✨. Munir and Danushka were there to assist us very kindly and accommodating. Our fave is their crispy beef! Must try ✨”
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“Our go to Chinese resto in DIP✨✨✨. Munir and Danushka were there to assist us very kindly and accommodating. Our fave is their crispy beef! Must try ✨”July 2025
“Delicious food at a good price. Not sure if the crispy beef is a bit too hard or I just have weak teeth. But nonetheless, delicious.”October 2021
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Hengchen dip1 Net +2
“I'm absolutely obsessed with Hengchen Dip1! This dipping sauce has taken my meals to the next level. The flavor is rich, savory, and slightly sweet - it's the perfect complement to any dish. Highly recommend!”
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“I'm absolutely obsessed with Hengchen Dip1! This dipping sauce has taken my meals to the next level. The flavor is rich, savory, and slightly sweet - it's the perfect complement to any dish. Highly recommend!”February 2025
“The signature dip is out of this world — spicy, savory, and addictive!”June 2025
Honorable mentions (16)
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Beef crispy pasta Net +1
“Must try. 1. Chicken chili dry 2. Beef crispy pasta 3. Hakka noodles 4. Strawberry Mojito”
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“Must try. 1. Chicken chili dry 2. Beef crispy pasta 3. Hakka noodles 4. Strawberry Mojito”January 2026
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Beef dim sum Net +1
“Excellent dishes – the beef dim sum, Szechuan spicy shrimp (very spicy), and chicken vegetable soup were all outstanding. Great flavors and quality. Highly recommended.”
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“Excellent dishes – the beef dim sum, Szechuan spicy shrimp (very spicy), and chicken vegetable soup were all outstanding. Great flavors and quality. Highly recommended.”December 2025
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Chef special soup Net +1
“I had the Japanese wings, chef special soup and crispy beef. All were very tasty, fresh and generous portions. Nice service. I will definitely be coming back.”
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“I had the Japanese wings, chef special soup and crispy beef. All were very tasty, fresh and generous portions. Nice service. I will definitely be coming back.”August 2025
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Chicken chili dry Net +1
“Must try. 1. Chicken chili dry 2. Beef crispy pasta 3. Hakka noodles 4. Strawberry Mojito”
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“Must try. 1. Chicken chili dry 2. Beef crispy pasta 3. Hakka noodles 4. Strawberry Mojito”January 2026
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Chicken szechuan Net +1
“I ordered the chicken szechuan and i highly recommend it if you can handle spicy food.”
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“I ordered the chicken szechuan and i highly recommend it if you can handle spicy food.”November 2019
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Chicken vegetable soup Net +1
“Excellent dishes – the beef dim sum, Szechuan spicy shrimp (very spicy), and chicken vegetable soup were all outstanding. Great flavors and quality. Highly recommended.”
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“Excellent dishes – the beef dim sum, Szechuan spicy shrimp (very spicy), and chicken vegetable soup were all outstanding. Great flavors and quality. Highly recommended.”December 2025
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Chili chicken Net +1
“The chili chicken and Hengchen beef dry were especially delicious flavorful and well-portioned.”
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“The chili chicken and Hengchen beef dry were especially delicious flavorful and well-portioned.”July 2025
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Dynamite prawns Net +1
“We had Dynamite prawns Egg fried rice and lemon mint mojito amazing experience great service 👍 Munir and his staff definitely coming again.”
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“We had Dynamite prawns Egg fried rice and lemon mint mojito amazing experience great service 👍 Munir and his staff definitely coming again.”August 2025
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Egg fried rice Net +1
“We had Dynamite prawns Egg fried rice and lemon mint mojito amazing experience great service 👍 Munir and his staff definitely coming again.”
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“We had Dynamite prawns Egg fried rice and lemon mint mojito amazing experience great service 👍 Munir and his staff definitely coming again.”August 2025
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Hakka noodles Net +1
“Must try. 1. Chicken chili dry 2. Beef crispy pasta 3. Hakka noodles 4. Strawberry Mojito”
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“Must try. 1. Chicken chili dry 2. Beef crispy pasta 3. Hakka noodles 4. Strawberry Mojito”January 2026
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Hengchen beef dry Net +1
“The chili chicken and Hengchen beef dry were especially delicious flavorful and well-portioned.”
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“The chili chicken and Hengchen beef dry were especially delicious flavorful and well-portioned.”July 2025
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Japanese wings Net +1
“I had the Japanese wings, chef special soup and crispy beef. All were very tasty, fresh and generous portions. Nice service. I will definitely be coming back.”
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“I had the Japanese wings, chef special soup and crispy beef. All were very tasty, fresh and generous portions. Nice service. I will definitely be coming back.”August 2025
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Shrimp fried rice Net +1
“The shrimp fried rice was also good.”
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“The shrimp fried rice was also good.”October 2021
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Spicy fish Net +1
“Delicious food, especially spicy fish was awesome, maybe dimsum could be better. Highly recommend to come there”
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“Delicious food, especially spicy fish was awesome, maybe dimsum could be better. Highly recommend to come there”February 2025
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Sweet and sour chicken Net +1
“While the sweet and sour chicken was okay, it could still be improved.”
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“While the sweet and sour chicken was okay, it could still be improved.”October 2021
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Szechuan spicy shrimp Net +1
“Excellent dishes – the beef dim sum, Szechuan spicy shrimp (very spicy), and chicken vegetable soup were all outstanding. Great flavors and quality. Highly recommended.”
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“Excellent dishes – the beef dim sum, Szechuan spicy shrimp (very spicy), and chicken vegetable soup were all outstanding. Great flavors and quality. Highly recommended.”December 2025
Drinks 3
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Boba tea Net +1
“We ordered boba tea and it tasted nice. However, the price charged was different from the price listed on the menu.”
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“We ordered boba tea and it tasted nice. However, the price charged was different from the price listed on the menu.”February 2026
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Lemon mint mojito Net +1
“We had Dynamite prawns Egg fried rice and lemon mint mojito amazing experience great service 👍 Munir and his staff definitely coming again.”
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“We had Dynamite prawns Egg fried rice and lemon mint mojito amazing experience great service 👍 Munir and his staff definitely coming again.”August 2025
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Strawberry mojito Net +1
“Must try. 1. Chicken chili dry 2. Beef crispy pasta 3. Hakka noodles 4. Strawberry Mojito”
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“Must try. 1. Chicken chili dry 2. Beef crispy pasta 3. Hakka noodles 4. Strawberry Mojito”January 2026
What to Avoid (2)
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Jasmine rice Net −1
“The food is very average. The jasmine rice was overcooked ie soggy. The dimsum was not freshly made as the shrimp they used was the processed version.”
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“The food is very average. The jasmine rice was overcooked ie soggy. The dimsum was not freshly made as the shrimp they used was the processed version.”January 2024
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Sticky rice Net −1
“Ordered sticky rice from them where they sent rotten and smelly mangoes. The rice is raw, actually sticky like gum, and inedible with bad smell.”
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“Ordered sticky rice from them where they sent rotten and smelly mangoes. The rice is raw, actually sticky like gum, and inedible with bad smell.”July 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Crispy Beef. Crispy beef is repeatedly mentioned as a favourite, making it a sensible first order.
Check Spice. Ask about the heat before ordering Szechuan spicy shrimp; one review calls it very spicy.
Check Prices. Confirm the current menu price for boba tea before ordering, since one customer was charged differently.
Use Shaded Parking. A dated review mentions shaded parking outside the mini mall.
Confirm Buffet. If a lunch buffet matters to you, check that it is still running before visiting; the buffet reference is dated.
Plan the visit
Practical details
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Dubai Investment Park First - Green Community Village, Dubai
| Mon | 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Tue | 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Wed | 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Thu | 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Fri | 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Sat | 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Sun | 10:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Inconsistent Flavour
Takeaway reviews range from highly flavoured dishes to meals described as bland and unlike Chinese food.
Too Oily
One diner found the main course excessively oily.
Price Mismatch
A boba tea was charged at a different price from the menu, with the customer told prices had been updated.
Food Hygiene
A customer reported finding plastic in noodles and nearly eating it.
Weak Dimsum
One review says the dim sum was not freshly made and used processed shrimp.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
12 dirhams
plain rice
“The manager was too kind to give me a discount but i still think 12 dirhams for plain rice is way too expensive, (attached a bill for your review)”Google review · November 2019
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The Bottom Line
Hengchen is a Chinese restaurant in Dubai Investment Park where you can dine in or order takeaway, with reviews leaning toward Asian-fusion and Indo-Chinese food. Crispy beef, fried rice, spicy fish and dim sum are among the dishes people discuss most, so it suits a casual meal when you want a broad menu rather than a narrowly traditional Chinese experience. The strongest reports are quite specific: crispy beef is a repeat favourite, fried rice is praised for being perfectly cooked, and one group enjoyed fresh, generously portioned Japanese wings, chef’s special soup and crispy beef.
The lake-view setting is described as calm and relaxing, while other diners found the atmosphere simple, clean and comfortable. Service is often called friendly or quick, although that is not consistent across older reviews. Food quality appears uneven, especially for takeaway.
Complaints include bland dishes, an excessively oily main course, dry meat, over-salted rice, soggy jasmine rice and dim sum made with processed shrimp. One customer also reported finding plastic in noodles. Prices are usually described as reasonable, but another review calls the restaurant comparatively expensive, and a boba tea was charged above its menu price.
Check prices and ask about spice levels before ordering; Szechuan spicy shrimp was specifically described as very spicy.