Oriental Fusion Restaurant

Oriental Fusion Restaurant

Jumeirah Lake Towers

Oriental Fusion is a Malaysian, Singaporean and broader Asian restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers, known for comforting tzechar-style cooking. Reviews particularly point to the salted egg chicken and smoky char kway teow, with dine-in portions suited to sharing.

Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
730 ratings
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93%
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The Good Stuff

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Authentic flavours

Malaysian and Singaporean diners describe the tzechar-style food as tasting like home, including its smoky char kway teow.

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Salted chicken

Salted egg chicken is the clearest recurring favourite; one diner ordered a second round after enjoying it so much.

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What to Eat at Oriental Fusion Restaurant

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

Food 8

  1. Salted egg chicken Net +9
    “Food is yummy especially the salted egg chicken.. and Numan give a very good customer service..”
  2. Cendol Net +3
    “The desserts were a highlight—especially the cendol, which was refreshing and perfectly balanced with pandan jelly, red beans, sweet corn, and rich gula melaka syrup. It was not overly sweet and tasted just like the classic Malaysian version.”
  3. Hor fan Net +3
    “Among the six dishes we had. Our favorite was the Hor Fun and Salted Egg chicken!”
  4. Kang kung Net +3
    “Malaysia kang kon- Fresh and sambal spicy. Couldn’t get better”
  5. Crispy fried calamari Net +2
    “The crispy fried calamari and chicken were golden, light, and well-seasoned, with fragrant curry leaves adding a nice aromatic touch. Everything was cooked fresh, crunchy on the outside and tender inside, without feeling greasy.”
  6. Mapo tofu Net +2
    “Food was amazingly delicious, mapo tofu was so good (my favorite dish here) Hope to come back here once again!”
  7. Shrimp fried rice Net +2
    “🍤 Shrimp Fried Rice – 10/10 Hands down the best fried rice I’ve had in the UAE. The wok hei is exceptional, and the depth of flavor is simply out of this world. Trust me, this dish alone is worth the visit.”
  8. Singapore rice noodles Net +2
    “The kang kung and Singapore rice noodles were also great.”
Honorable mentions (30)
  1. Abc dessert Net +1
    “The **ABC dessert** was delicious and very refreshing, with a nice mix of shaved ice, sweet syrups, beans, jelly, and milk—perfect for cooling down.”
  2. Black pepper crabs Net +1
    “We tried their fried rice, cereal prawns, black pepper crabs, mantis buns and kangkung ikan masin, they were all delicious.”
  3. Calamari Net +1
    “The calamari was tender with just the right crunch, and that golden bread… aghh, dangerously addictive!”
  4. Cantonese steamed fish Net +1
    “Tried Cantonese Steamed fish, it was fresh from the fish tank and tasted like I was in Malaysia.”
  5. Cereal prawns Net +1
    “We tried their fried rice, cereal prawns, black pepper crabs, mantis buns and kangkung ikan masin, they were all delicious.”
  6. Claypot tofu Net +1
    “Tried quite a few of their dishes, and I really liked the Hokkien Prawn Mee, Claypot Tofu and Salted Egg Chicken.”
  7. Creamy crab Net +1
    “Extraordinary Malaysian and Singaporean food, I recommend delicacies like the creamy crab, tofu with mushrooms and the crispy fried calamari.”
  8. Crispy fried chicken Net +1
    “The crispy fried calamari and chicken were golden, light, and well-seasoned, with fragrant curry leaves adding a nice aromatic touch. Everything was cooked fresh, crunchy on the outside and tender inside, without feeling greasy.”
  9. Fried calamari Net +1
    “We tried their signature dishes - the Thai-style fried fish was crispy perfection, the veggie fried rice was flavorful, the fried calamari was tender, and the Malaysian kangkong was a highlight.”
  10. Golden bread Net +1
    “The calamari was tender with just the right crunch, and that golden bread… aghh, dangerously addictive! Soft, buttery, and golden perfection.”
  11. Hainanese chicken rice Net +1
    “All that we we tried taste great and was full of flavor. The Hainanese chicken rice, salted egg chicken, mixed noodle soup, oriental fried rice were fantastic.”
  12. Hainanse chicken rice Net +1
    “Hainanse chicken rice- opted for the steam chicken. The rice could improve in flavor but very satisfying and super generous portion size. Steamed chicken was better than expected and the sauce on chicken and sambal on side quite good, savory and spicy.”
  13. Hokkien mee Net +1
    “Good Hokkien Mee and Hor fan. Taste pretty good just short of "ork oil flavour.. hahahah.”
  14. Hokkien prawn mee Net +1
    “Tried quite a few of their dishes, and I really liked the Hokkien Prawn Mee, Claypot Tofu and Salted Egg Chicken.”
  15. Ice kacang Net +1
    “We ended the dinner with large cendol and ice kacang. Didn’t realize the portions were really big. So so yummy.”
  16. Kailan Net +1
    “Char Kway Teow was just too good and so was the Kailan.”
  17. Kampung fried rice Net +1
    “Excellent food! Authentic, delicious, and wide variety of Malaysian and SG dishes. Good iced tea too. Recommend the Kampung Fried Rice and Mapo Tofu.”
  18. Kangkung ikan masin Net +1
    “We tried their fried rice, cereal prawns, black pepper crabs, mantis buns and kangkung ikan masin, they were all delicious.”
  19. Mantis buns Net +1
    “We tried their fried rice, cereal prawns, black pepper crabs, mantis buns and kangkung ikan masin, they were all delicious.”
  20. Mixed noodle soup Net +1
    “All that we we tried taste great and was full of flavor. The Hainanese chicken rice, salted egg chicken, mixed noodle soup, oriental fried rice were fantastic.”
  21. Oriental fried rice Net +1
    “All that we we tried taste great and was full of flavor. The Hainanese chicken rice, salted egg chicken, mixed noodle soup, oriental fried rice were fantastic.”
  22. Sliced beef in black pepper sauce Net +1
    “🥩 Sliced Beef in Black Pepper Sauce – 9/10 Simply amazing. Tender beef with a rich, well-balanced black pepper sauce that keeps you coming back for more.”
  23. Steamed fish Net +1
    “The steamed fish is the highlight because the meat was steamed just right - tender and sweet.”
  24. Teh tarik Net +1
    “Wrapped up the meal with a fantastic cendol dessert and a comforting cup of teh tarik.”
  25. Thai-style fried fish Net +1
    “We tried their signature dishes - the Thai-style fried fish was crispy perfection, the veggie fried rice was flavorful, the fried calamari was tender, and the Malaysian kangkong was a highlight.”
  26. Tofu with mushrooms Net +1
    “Extraordinary Malaysian and Singaporean food, I recommend delicacies like the creamy crab, tofu with mushrooms and the crispy fried calamari.”
  27. Veggie fried rice Net +1
    “We tried their signature dishes - the Thai-style fried fish was crispy perfection, the veggie fried rice was flavorful, the fried calamari was tender, and the Malaysian kangkong was a highlight.”
  28. 煮炒 Net +1
    “煮炒! Food was so authentic it brought tears to my eyes🤣. No but seriously. One of the best Malaysian/Singaporean dishes you will find in Dubai. So good and so affordable.”
  29. Nasi lemak Net 0

    Mixed feedback

    “The nasi lemak was a highlight—fragrant coconut rice, crispy anchovies, perfectly cooked egg, and a rich sambal with just the right balance of heat and sweetness.”
  30. Salted chicken Net 0

    Only neutral feedback

    “I was ordered Mee Goreng, Kwetiaw, Salted Chicken, Laksa, Nasi Lemak and the omelette. Turns out, only Kwetiaw (almost) hit the taste. The laksa so oily. Salted egg OK just OK.”

Drinks 3

  1. Chai po tofu Net +2
    “The food here is absolutely delicious. Amazing food across the board especially the Chai Po tofu which really stood out as a must-try.”
  2. Frozen mint lemonade Net +2
    “For drinks, the frozen mint lemonade is highly recommended and provides a refreshing complement to the food.”
  3. Iced tea Net +1
    “Excellent food! Authentic, delicious, and wide variety of Malaysian and SG dishes. Good iced tea too. Recommend the Kampung Fried Rice and Mapo Tofu.”
What to Avoid (3)

Food 3

  1. Fish head curry Net −1
    “Fish Head Curry was on the drier side but not sure if it was due to it being a takeout.”
  2. Laksa Net −1
    “I was ordered Mee Goreng, Kwetiaw, Salted Chicken, Laksa, Nasi Lemak and the omelette. Turns out, only Kwetiaw (almost) hit the taste. The laksa so oily.”
  3. Mee goreng Net −1
    “I was ordered Mee Goreng, Kwetiaw, Salted Chicken, Laksa, Nasi Lemak and the omelette. Turns out, only Kwetiaw (almost) hit the taste. The laksa so oily. Salted egg OK just OK. Mee goreng (maybe wasn’t my lucky day) too sour (maybe because i requesting spicy) i dont know.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Reserve ahead. Book a table before visiting: one reviewer said the restaurant is often fully booked.

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Ask for sambal. If you enjoy strong sambal belacan, tell the chef not to tone it down; the standard version may be milder.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Al Seef Tower 3 - Cluster U
Al Thanyah Fifth - Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai
Mon11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tue11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wed11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thu11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Fri11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sat11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sun11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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Common Concerns

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Mixed timing

One diner said service felt like waiting forever, while another experienced food arriving around ten minutes later than expected.

Cleanliness concern

A review reported a visibly dirty teapot around the spout and said the toilets also needed improvement.

Customer-reported prices

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

AED 40 to AED 80

Main courses

“Main courses range from AED 40 to AED 80, depending on whether you choose a small or large portion, making it an affordable option for both casual lunches and family dinners”
Google review · June 2026
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LOCAL

The Bottom Line

Oriental Fusion is a Malaysian, Singaporean and Asian restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers, with tzechar-style dishes that resonate strongly with diners missing the flavours of home. Start with the salted egg chicken or char kway teow; both are recurring favourites, while the shrimp fried rice is praised for its wok hei. The menu is broad enough for group dining, and dishes come in small and large sizes so you can share or sample more.

Nasi lemak, Hainanese chicken rice, Hokkien prawn mee and mapo tofu also receive specific praise. For dessert, cendol and ice kacang are popular Malaysian choices, and frozen mint lemonade is described as especially refreshing. Service is generally friendly, attentive and helpful with menu guidance.

The setting is relaxed and family-friendly, though one review found it more functional than intimate. Portions are often described as generous, and one review puts main courses at AED 40 to AED 80 depending on size. Reserve ahead because a reviewer said it is often fully booked.

If you prefer strong sambal belacan, request the non-toned-down version. Experiences are not completely uniform: one diner reported slow service, oily laksa and a dirty teapot, so expectations around timing and cleanliness are worth keeping in mind.

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