Buffet variety
The buffet covers sushi, sashimi, seafood, grilled meats, Asian dishes, desserts and live cooking stations.
Ming Dynasty Dubai
Downtown Dubai
Ming Dynasty Dubai is an Asian buffet restaurant in Downtown Dubai, with live cooking stations and a broad spread that includes sushi and sashimi. It also has a private karaoke room and lounge entertainment, giving celebrations an option beyond dinner.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
726 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh seafood
Salmon sashimi, snow crab legs and black tiger prawns were specifically praised for freshness and quality.
Live cooking
The live cooking stations add made-to-order options alongside the ready-made buffet dishes.
Celebrations
Birthday and anniversary visits have included cakes, songs, welcome drinks and rose-petal table setups.
Karaoke room
The private karaoke room gives birthday groups and other celebrations a separate entertainment option.
Attentive service
Multiple reviews describe warm, attentive service, including staff helping with practical details such as peeling crab shells.
What to Eat at Ming Dynasty Dubai 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 Ming Dynasty Dubai, 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 Ming Dynasty Dubai got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 5
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Lamb chops Net +5
“🙏 The Location Ambiente is amazing 😍my Favorit was the lamb chops Thank you so much for letting us enjoy such high-quality food.”
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“🙏 The Location Ambiente is amazing 😍my Favorit was the lamb chops Thank you so much for letting us enjoy such high-quality food.”March 2026
“And the lamb chops? Tender, flavorful, and grilled just right with that perfect char.”July 2026
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Mango icecream Net +2
“They also had mango ice cream for dessert which makes me feel nostalgic, a variety of delectable pastries and fresh fruits.”
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“They also had mango ice cream for dessert which makes me feel nostalgic, a variety of delectable pastries and fresh fruits.”July 2026
“Saturday buffet is SUPERB! I super love the Lamb Chops, King Crab, Peking Duck and Beef Steaks. The oyster is so so good, too! Dessert - go for vanilla and mango icecream! We had the best meal.”April 2026
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Oyster Net +2
“The food was outstanding. We especially loved the steak and the oysters—they were incredibly delicious, perfectly prepared, and truly memorable.”
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“The food was outstanding. We especially loved the steak and the oysters—they were incredibly delicious, perfectly prepared, and truly memorable.”June 2026
“Saturday buffet is SUPERB! I super love the Lamb Chops, King Crab, Peking Duck and Beef Steaks. The oyster is so so good, too! Dessert - go for vanilla and mango icecream! We had the best meal.”April 2026
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Skewers Net +2
“Had a great dining experience at Mings Dynasty in Dubai Mall. The food is really good especially the sushi, which was fresh and well-prepared. The lamb chops and skewers were tender, juicy, and full of flavor.”
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“Had a great dining experience at Mings Dynasty in Dubai Mall. The food is really good especially the sushi, which was fresh and well-prepared. The lamb chops and skewers were tender, juicy, and full of flavor.”April 2026
“The buffet selection is always very good, especially the skewers and the grilled lamb chops.”May 2026
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Snow crab legs Net +2
“The snow crab legs were a highlight—sweet, juicy, and perfectly cooked. Definitely worth going back for seconds (or thirds 😄).”
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“The snow crab legs were a highlight—sweet, juicy, and perfectly cooked. Definitely worth going back for seconds (or thirds 😄).”July 2026
“Now the food. Super impressive. For a buffet, I expected a few misses but everything we tried was flavorful. No exaggeration, all of it was good. The crab legs were the highlight for us, but overall, solid selection.”May 2026
Honorable mentions (10)
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Bbq ribs Net +1
“Had a lovely experience at Ming Dynasty, the food was absolutely scrumptious! The BBQ ribs were my personal favorite, and I loved the variety from the different food stations.”
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“Had a lovely experience at Ming Dynasty, the food was absolutely scrumptious! The BBQ ribs were my personal favorite, and I loved the variety from the different food stations.”March 2026
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Beef steaks Net +1
“Saturday buffet is SUPERB! I super love the Lamb Chops, King Crab, Peking Duck and Beef Steaks. The oyster is so so good, too! Dessert - go for vanilla and mango icecream! We had the best meal.”
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“Saturday buffet is SUPERB! I super love the Lamb Chops, King Crab, Peking Duck and Beef Steaks. The oyster is so so good, too! Dessert - go for vanilla and mango icecream! We had the best meal.”April 2026
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French fries Net +1
“They even gave my kids complimentary French fries, even though they weren’t on the menu, which was such a thoughtful gesture.”
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“They even gave my kids complimentary French fries, even though they weren’t on the menu, which was such a thoughtful gesture.”July 2026
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Fried noodles Net +1
“The food was scrumptious especially the fried noodles and the seafoods.”
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“The food was scrumptious especially the fried noodles and the seafoods.”July 2026
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Grilled black tiger prawns Net +1
“The best one is grilled black tiger prawns. The prawns are very fresh and good quality.❤️”
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“The best one is grilled black tiger prawns. The prawns are very fresh and good quality.❤️”May 2026
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King crab Net +1
“Saturday buffet is SUPERB! I super love the Lamb Chops, King Crab, Peking Duck and Beef Steaks. The oyster is so so good, too! Dessert - go for vanilla and mango icecream! We had the best meal.”
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“Saturday buffet is SUPERB! I super love the Lamb Chops, King Crab, Peking Duck and Beef Steaks. The oyster is so so good, too! Dessert - go for vanilla and mango icecream! We had the best meal.”April 2026
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King crabs Net +1
“We enjoyed the wide selection of food,, amazed on the live cooking station, fresh king crabs and shrimps and sashimi.”
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“We enjoyed the wide selection of food,, amazed on the live cooking station, fresh king crabs and shrimps and sashimi.”March 2026
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Peking duck Net +1
“Saturday buffet is SUPERB! I super love the Lamb Chops, King Crab, Peking Duck and Beef Steaks. The oyster is so so good, too! Dessert - go for vanilla and mango icecream! We had the best meal.”
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Review excerpts
“Saturday buffet is SUPERB! I super love the Lamb Chops, King Crab, Peking Duck and Beef Steaks. The oyster is so so good, too! Dessert - go for vanilla and mango icecream! We had the best meal.”April 2026
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Salmon sashimi Net +1
“The salmon sashimi was incredibly fresh, buttery, and just melts in your mouth.”
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“The salmon sashimi was incredibly fresh, buttery, and just melts in your mouth.”July 2026
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Vanilla icecream Net +1
“Saturday buffet is SUPERB! I super love the Lamb Chops, King Crab, Peking Duck and Beef Steaks. The oyster is so so good, too! Dessert - go for vanilla and mango icecream! We had the best meal.”
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Review excerpts
“Saturday buffet is SUPERB! I super love the Lamb Chops, King Crab, Peking Duck and Beef Steaks. The oyster is so so good, too! Dessert - go for vanilla and mango icecream! We had the best meal.”April 2026
What to Avoid (3)
Food 3
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Chicken dumplings Net −1
“Of the main courses we had from the buffet, the beef was tough, the chicken dumplings, chili chicken and sweet and sour chicken were soggy, cold and mushy, like they were reheated leftovers swimming in cold condensation from the fridge.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Of the main courses we had from the buffet, the beef was tough, the chicken dumplings, chili chicken and sweet and sour chicken were soggy, cold and mushy, like they were reheated leftovers swimming in cold condensation from the fridge.”April 2026
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Chili chicken Net −1
“Of the main courses we had from the buffet, the beef was tough, the chicken dumplings, chili chicken and sweet and sour chicken were soggy, cold and mushy, like they were reheated leftovers swimming in cold condensation from the fridge.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Of the main courses we had from the buffet, the beef was tough, the chicken dumplings, chili chicken and sweet and sour chicken were soggy, cold and mushy, like they were reheated leftovers swimming in cold condensation from the fridge.”April 2026
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Sweet and sour chicken Net −1
“Of the main courses we had from the buffet, the beef was tough, the chicken dumplings, chili chicken and sweet and sour chicken were soggy, cold and mushy, like they were reheated leftovers swimming in cold condensation from the fridge.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Of the main courses we had from the buffet, the beef was tough, the chicken dumplings, chili chicken and sweet and sour chicken were soggy, cold and mushy, like they were reheated leftovers swimming in cold condensation from the fridge.”April 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Check oysters. Ask about oyster availability before booking: one diner was told they are available only on Saturdays.
Budget drinks. Allow extra budget for beverages because drinks are charged separately from the buffet.
Come hungry. The spread is large enough that arriving hungry helps you make the most of the buffet.
Confirm booking. Recheck the reservation details and party size before arrival, especially for celebrations.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Fountain Views, The Dubai Mall
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Drinks extra
Drinks are not included with the buffet; one guest found the AED 25 bottle of water expensive.
Inconsistent heat
One brunch review found several dishes no longer as hot as expected.
Dark ambience
The Chinese-themed interior is stylish, but some diners found the lighting too dark.
Reservation mix-up
One party arrived with a WhatsApp confirmation but found its reservation recorded for two instead of four.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 25
bottle of water
“Paying AED 25 for a bottle of water felt a bit off when you’re already paying for the buffet”Google review · July 2026
AED 268
Buy 1 Get 1 offer on The Entertainer App
“Highly recommend this place right now, especially with their Buy 1 Get 1 offer on the The Entertainer App for just AED 268”Google review · March 2026
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The Bottom Line
Ming Dynasty Dubai is a buffet-led Asian restaurant in Downtown Dubai, suited to diners who want variety rather than a single speciality. You can work through sushi and sashimi, seafood, grilled meats and Chinese dishes, with live cooking stations adding made-to-order food. The spread is substantial, and reviews repeatedly mention fresh salmon sashimi, crab legs, lamb chops, skewers and grilled prawns.
The setting is a major part of the visit. Guests describe an elegant Chinese-themed interior with a cosy, welcoming feel, while the private karaoke room adds a useful option for birthdays and group celebrations. The restaurant has also handled occasions with birthday cake, a DJ birthday song, welcome drinks and rose petals, so it is worth mentioning the celebration when booking.
Service is commonly described as attentive and friendly, including one visit where a server helped peel crab shells. There are a few practical caveats: drinks are charged separately, and one guest paid AED 25 for bottled water. Food temperature can vary, and some diners found the lighting too dark.
If oysters matter to your visit, check first; one review says they were available only on Saturdays. Confirm the reservation and party size before arriving, too.
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