Hot Pot
Reviewers praise the fresh ingredients, flavorful broth, buffet sauces and generous quantity of the hot pot.
Hong Gourmet Hypermarket L.L.C
Al Hudaiba
Hong Gourmet Hypermarket L.L.C in Al Hudaiba combines an Asian grocery shop with a food-court-style restaurant. It is worth considering for affordable Chinese and wider Asian meals, especially hot pot, while the supermarket adds snacks, sauces, produce and other pantry finds in the same stop.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
240 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Large Portions
Several dishes can be substantial: one diner regretted ordering four because the portions were larger than expected.
Asian Variety
The food-court setup brings multiple Chinese and other Asian counters together, with options beyond a single cuisine.
Grocery Range
The supermarket stocks Asian vegetables, fruit, sauces, drinks, snacks, pastries and non-food items.
Group Friendly
Spacious tables, a broad menu and hot pot sized for four make it workable for casual meals with friends or family.
Photo Booth
The in-store photo booth offers two copies for AED 15, adding a playful extra to a meal or shopping trip.
Quick Service
Some visits were served in about 10 minutes, and one reviewer specifically noted that service was fast.
What to Eat at Hong Gourmet Hypermarket L.L.C 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 Hong Gourmet Hypermarket L.L.C, 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 Hong Gourmet Hypermarket L.L.C, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 10
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Hot pot Net +4
“Great place for hot pot in Dubai! The ingredients were fresh and the broth had a really nice flavor.”
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Review excerpts
“Great place for hot pot in Dubai! The ingredients were fresh and the broth had a really nice flavor.”March 2026
“I absolutely recommend the hot pot here. It's delicious. perfect for 4 people.”August 2025
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Chicken fried noodle Net +1
“Food never disappoints! Our favorites are the Hot Pot, Hongshao beef noodle, chicken fried noodle, signature fried chicken, home style tofu and many more! If your looking for good affordable chinese food, this is the place to be!”
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“Food never disappoints! Our favorites are the Hot Pot, Hongshao beef noodle, chicken fried noodle, signature fried chicken, home style tofu and many more! If your looking for good affordable chinese food, this is the place to be!”March 2026
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Grilled chicken rice Net +1
“The grilled chicken rice was simple yet packed with flavor. The chicken was tender, smoky, and wellmarinated, served with fluffy rice, fresh cucumber slices, and a perfectly cooked egg that completed the meal.”
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“The grilled chicken rice was simple yet packed with flavor. The chicken was tender, smoky, and wellmarinated, served with fluffy rice, fresh cucumber slices, and a perfectly cooked egg that completed the meal.”July 2026
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Home style tofu Net +1
“Food never disappoints! Our favorites are the Hot Pot, Hongshao beef noodle, chicken fried noodle, signature fried chicken, home style tofu and many more! If your looking for good affordable chinese food, this is the place to be!”
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Review excerpts
“Food never disappoints! Our favorites are the Hot Pot, Hongshao beef noodle, chicken fried noodle, signature fried chicken, home style tofu and many more! If your looking for good affordable chinese food, this is the place to be!”March 2026
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Hongshao beef noodle Net +1
“Food never disappoints! Our favorites are the Hot Pot, Hongshao beef noodle, chicken fried noodle, signature fried chicken, home style tofu and many more! If your looking for good affordable chinese food, this is the place to be!”
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Review excerpts
“Food never disappoints! Our favorites are the Hot Pot, Hongshao beef noodle, chicken fried noodle, signature fried chicken, home style tofu and many more! If your looking for good affordable chinese food, this is the place to be!”March 2026
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Signature fried chicken Net +1
“Food never disappoints! Our favorites are the Hot Pot, Hongshao beef noodle, chicken fried noodle, signature fried chicken, home style tofu and many more! If your looking for good affordable chinese food, this is the place to be!”
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Review excerpts
“Food never disappoints! Our favorites are the Hot Pot, Hongshao beef noodle, chicken fried noodle, signature fried chicken, home style tofu and many more! If your looking for good affordable chinese food, this is the place to be!”March 2026
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Spicy beef ramen Net +1
“The highlight was definitely the spicy beef ramen. The broth was rich, bold, and full of deep, spicy flavors without being overwhelming. The beef was tender, the noodles had a great texture, and the peanuts and fresh scallions added an extra layer of flavor and crunch.”
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Review excerpts
“The highlight was definitely the spicy beef ramen. The broth was rich, bold, and full of deep, spicy flavors without being overwhelming. The beef was tender, the noodles had a great texture, and the peanuts and fresh scallions added an extra layer of flavor and crunch.”July 2026
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Tempura shrimp Net +1
“The tempura shrimp was fried to perfectionlight, crispy, and golden, with juicy shrimp inside that paired wonderfully with the dipping sauce.”
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Review excerpts
“The tempura shrimp was fried to perfectionlight, crispy, and golden, with juicy shrimp inside that paired wonderfully with the dipping sauce.”July 2026
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麻辣香锅 Net +1
“Actually , we didn’t plan to enjoy there on NYE , it happened to me to see and try its taste because we love 麻辣香锅 . A bowl was served and we made our own seasoning and enjoyed it . The price , taste , ingredients, environment and service are better enough than others in that area . We came and enjoyed there on the following day as well .”
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Review excerpts
“Actually , we didn’t plan to enjoy there on NYE , it happened to me to see and try its taste because we love 麻辣香锅 . A bowl was served and we made our own seasoning and enjoyed it . The price , taste , ingredients, environment and service are better enough than others in that area . We came and enjoyed there on the following day as well .”January 2026
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Fried rice Net 0
Mixed feedback
“My favorite was their Fried rice! Their cutesy Asian supermarket is very affordable also.”
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Review excerpts
“My favorite was their Fried rice! Their cutesy Asian supermarket is very affordable also.”May 2026
Drinks 1
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Peach oolong milk tea Net +1
“I also recommended the new Peach Oolong Milk Tea as a healthy low-fat option. 🥰🧋”
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Review excerpts
“I also recommended the new Peach Oolong Milk Tea as a healthy low-fat option. 🥰🧋”March 2026
What to Avoid (7)
Food 6
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Beef bun Net −1
“The beef bun was very dry, and the filling was dry as well.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The beef bun was very dry, and the filling was dry as well.”February 2026
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Beef noodle soup Net −1
“The beef noodle soup tasted like plain water with noodles, there was no real beef flavor, no proper seasoning, and it was very bland.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The beef noodle soup tasted like plain water with noodles, there was no real beef flavor, no proper seasoning, and it was very bland.”February 2026
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Enoki mushrooms Net −1
“The enoki mushrooms had way too much oil and too much garlic, which made them unpleasant.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The enoki mushrooms had way too much oil and too much garlic, which made them unpleasant.”February 2026
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Fried noodles Net −1
“the food was terrible the fried noodles and the fried rice was very disappointing the atmosphere was really good i loved it the whole thing was beautiful here’s the thing either the food isn’t for me or the food isn’t good i never usually leave food unfinished but i couldn’t bring myself to finish it without feeling so heart broken eating my favorite dish.”
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Critical review excerpts
“the food was terrible the fried noodles and the fried rice was very disappointing the atmosphere was really good i loved it the whole thing was beautiful here’s the thing either the food isn’t for me or the food isn’t good i never usually leave food unfinished but i couldn’t bring myself to finish it without feeling so heart broken eating my favorite dish.”April 2026
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Korean sizzling rice Net −1
“Korean Sizzling Rice is bibimbap normally served in burning dolsot plate, this one is ice cold, so no burnt rice at the bottom, uncooked vegetables.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Korean Sizzling Rice is bibimbap normally served in burning dolsot plate, this one is ice cold, so no burnt rice at the bottom, uncooked vegetables.”September 2025
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Signature chicken dry chilli Net −1
“I ordered the Signature Chicken Dry Chilli here in Satwa branch, but all we got were bones and mostly just breading. There was no any meat on the chicken. I hope this can be improved.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered the Signature Chicken Dry Chilli here in Satwa branch, but all we got were bones and mostly just breading. There was no any meat on the chicken. I hope this can be improved.”October 2025
Drinks 1
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Milk tea drinks Net −2
“The milk tea drinks are on the sweeter side which is counter to the trend now of healthier drink options.”
Positive 0Negative 2
Critical review excerpts
“The milk tea drinks are on the sweeter side which is counter to the trend now of healthier drink options.”September 2025
“SERVICE IS DISAPPOINTING. I always go here as Asian cuisines are my comfort food but everytime I buy milktea it just tastes like water when I ask them to lessen the sugar. Today, I asked for help cause I really wanted a nice drink but they just looked at me and blamed me saying it supposed to taste like this (bland, like they just placed water to make it not sweet). One Filipino guy tried to help but it's still not nice treating your customers bad just because they give you a feedback that can help improve quality.”January 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Share Dishes. Ask about portion sizes before ordering several dishes; one table found four dishes unexpectedly large.
Reserve Birthdays. For a birthday celebration, reserve the seating area you want so your group is comfortable.
Try Hot Pot. If you order hot pot, expect English-labelled choices and a buffet of sauces for building your own bowl.
Allow Time. Build in extra time during busy periods: one customer waited 30 minutes and reported later orders being served first.
Check Parking. Parking is reported behind the mall, reached through the side alley.
Check Dates. When buying groceries, inspect expiry dates before paying because one shopper reported a past-date item.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Building
Al Hudaiba, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Uneven Food
Food quality is inconsistent: reviewers separately found fried noodles, fried rice and noodles disappointing or tasteless.
Long Waits
One order took 30 minutes and arrived after later customers with the same order had already been served.
Mild Sauces
A reviewer found the chili sauce tasted like plain oil and said it was not suitable for people seeking strong heat.
Sweet Milk Tea
The milk tea was described as watery when sugar was reduced, while another review found the drinks generally too sweet.
Product Check
One shopper reported buying an item past its stated expiration date, so check dates on supermarket purchases.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 50
Lucky Draw pick
“You get a Lucky Draw pick for a minimum bill of AED 50 for which the grand prize is a Hot pot”Google review · March 2026
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LOCAL
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The Bottom Line
C is a combined Asian supermarket and food-court-style restaurant in Al Hudaiba. You can shop for vegetables, fruit, sauces, drinks, snacks and pastries, then order freshly prepared Chinese or other Asian food from the dining counters. Hot pot is the clearest draw: reviews mention fresh ingredients, a flavorful broth, buffet sauces and enough quantity for four people.
The menu has plenty of familiar choices, including fried rice, Hongshao beef noodle, spicy beef ramen, fried chicken and milk tea. Portions can be larger than expected, so sharing or asking before ordering several dishes makes sense. The setting is spacious and casual, though it can be busy and noisy rather than quiet.
A photo booth is a fun add-on, with one review reporting two copies for AED 15. Service is often described as friendly and accommodating, but the experience is not completely consistent. One order took 30 minutes, and some diners found the noodles, fried rice or beef noodle soup bland or cold.
Milk tea feedback is mixed too: some customers enjoy it, while others find it watery after reducing the sugar or too sweet. For birthdays, reserve your preferred spot; parking has been reported behind the mall via the side alley. Grocery shoppers should also check expiry dates before buying.
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