Dynamite Shrimp
The Dynamite Shrimp is repeatedly singled out for its crisp coating, saucy finish, and tender shrimp.
P.F. Chang's
Mirdif
P.F. Chang’s is a family-friendly Asian fusion restaurant in Mirdif, with a stylish setting for casual meals, family outings, or dinner with friends. Reviews particularly highlight the Original Dynamite Shrimp and Mongolian Beef, while portions are often generous enough to share.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
3,051 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Mongolian Beef
Mongolian Beef is described as tender and delicious, with brown rice helping balance its strong flavour.
Large Portions
The short ribs fried rice was generous enough for two people, making sharing practical.
Allergy Care
One diner said staff proactively checked about allergies and helped ensure the meal was safe.
Stylish Setting
Reviews describe the restaurant as stylish, comfortable, warm, and suitable for relaxed gatherings.
Family Friendly
Families report that children enjoyed the meal, including the Sticky Rice with Mango.
Parking
A reviewer specifically noted that ample parking is available on the spot.
What to Eat at P.F. Chang's 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 P.F. Chang's, 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 P.F. Chang's, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 3
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Mongolian beef Net +4
“We ordered the Dynamite Shrimp, Sushi, and Mongolian Beef, and I must say, it was arguably the finest I've tasted in the area—perfectly crispy and incredibly flavorful.”
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“We ordered the Dynamite Shrimp, Sushi, and Mongolian Beef, and I must say, it was arguably the finest I've tasted in the area—perfectly crispy and incredibly flavorful.”July 2026
“The Mongolian Beef is a decent dish, but it’s a bit too flavorful. To balance the taste, I recommend eating it with the white rice they provide.”September 2024
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Pan fried chicken dumplings Net +2
“I personally adore the pan fried chicken dumplings : tip ask the waiter to make it crispy on both sides ☺️.”
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“I personally adore the pan fried chicken dumplings : tip ask the waiter to make it crispy on both sides ☺️.”December 2025
“The Mongolian Beef was tender and delicious, the pan-fried Chicken Dumplings were perfect, and the Dynamite Shrimps is a must-try at least once in your life.”November 2025
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Wok charred beef Net +2
“The Wok Charred Beef was especially flavorful and perfectly cooked.”
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“The Wok Charred Beef was especially flavorful and perfectly cooked.”May 2026
“We ordered the Chicken Fried Rice, Wok Charred Beef, and Kung Pao Chicken. The portion sizes were decent, and all the dishes tasted really good.”July 2026
Honorable mentions (17)
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Bbq beef ribs bao Net +1
“Next up, the BBQ Beef Ribs Bao — soft, juicy, and bursting with flavor.”
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“Next up, the BBQ Beef Ribs Bao — soft, juicy, and bursting with flavor.”October 2025
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Chicken fried rice Net +1
“We ordered the Chicken Fried Rice, Wok Charred Beef, and Kung Pao Chicken. The portion sizes were decent, and all the dishes tasted really good.”
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“We ordered the Chicken Fried Rice, Wok Charred Beef, and Kung Pao Chicken. The portion sizes were decent, and all the dishes tasted really good.”July 2026
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Chilli chicken Net +1
“The noodles were cooked just right, the sauces tasted fresh, and the chilli chicken had an excellent blend of spice and crunch.”
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“The noodles were cooked just right, the sauces tasted fresh, and the chilli chicken had an excellent blend of spice and crunch.”November 2025
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Dali chicken Net +1
“For mains, we had the Mongolian Beef and Dali Chicken. The Dali Chicken had a bold spicy kick, but we were here for it!”
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“For mains, we had the Mongolian Beef and Dali Chicken. The Dali Chicken had a bold spicy kick, but we were here for it!”October 2025
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Dynamite prawns Net +1
“Dynamite Prawns 🍤 - 4/5 ( Taste was good but the plating could have been better for the price charged)”
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“Dynamite Prawns 🍤 - 4/5 ( Taste was good but the plating could have been better for the price charged)”February 2026
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Hot and sour soup Net +1
“We started with sushi and hot and sour soup which was thoroughly curated and for the main course, we had Mongolian beef, and sweet and sour chicken.”
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“We started with sushi and hot and sour soup which was thoroughly curated and for the main course, we had Mongolian beef, and sweet and sour chicken.”February 2025
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Kung pao chicken Net +1
“We ordered the Chicken Fried Rice, Wok Charred Beef, and Kung Pao Chicken. The portion sizes were decent, and all the dishes tasted really good.”
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“We ordered the Chicken Fried Rice, Wok Charred Beef, and Kung Pao Chicken. The portion sizes were decent, and all the dishes tasted really good.”July 2026
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Lettuce chicken wrap Net +1
“The Pad Thai has a slightly elevated taste of fish oil, and the Lettuce Chicken Wrap is also decent, with a similar flavor profile.”
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“The Pad Thai has a slightly elevated taste of fish oil, and the Lettuce Chicken Wrap is also decent, with a similar flavor profile.”September 2024
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Mochi Net +1
“And the mochi was delicious.”
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“And the mochi was delicious.”November 2025
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Original dynamite shrimp Net +1
“Kicked things off with their iconic Original Dynamite Shrimp — and OMG, totally worth the hype! It was so good we didn’t even get a chance to snap a pic before it disappeared 😋🔥 (Pro tip: this one’s a must-try for first-timers!)”
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“Kicked things off with their iconic Original Dynamite Shrimp — and OMG, totally worth the hype! It was so good we didn’t even get a chance to snap a pic before it disappeared 😋🔥 (Pro tip: this one’s a must-try for first-timers!)”October 2025
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Passionfruit cooler Net +1
“P.S. Order their passionfruit cooler. Its tastes heavenly and is extremely refreshing!”
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“P.S. Order their passionfruit cooler. Its tastes heavenly and is extremely refreshing!”November 2025
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Raw papaya salad Net +1
“Raw Papaya Salad - 4/5 ( The taste was good and the sauce was well balanced with salad and decent portion for the price, with decent presentation)”
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“Raw Papaya Salad - 4/5 ( The taste was good and the sauce was well balanced with salad and decent portion for the price, with decent presentation)”February 2026
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Shchi Net +1
“"Mixed feelings about my visit. While the atmosphere was lovely and the Shchi was absolutely delicious, the rest of the experience fell short.”
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“"Mixed feelings about my visit. While the atmosphere was lovely and the Shchi was absolutely delicious, the rest of the experience fell short.”April 2026
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Short ribs fried rice Net +1
“The short ribs fried rice in particular was amazing, with rich, well balanced flavors and tender, perfectly cooked beef. The portion size was generous and easily enough for two people.”
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“The short ribs fried rice in particular was amazing, with rich, well balanced flavors and tender, perfectly cooked beef. The portion size was generous and easily enough for two people.”May 2026
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Spring roles Net +1
“Spring roles were amazing .”
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“Spring roles were amazing .”July 2026
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Sweet chili chicken Net +1
“Sweet Chili Chicken was delicious, as always.”
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“Sweet Chili Chicken was delicious, as always.”August 2025
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Pad thai Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Would recommend passion fruit and ginger drink and pad Thai noodles.”
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“Would recommend passion fruit and ginger drink and pad Thai noodles.”July 2026
Drinks 2
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Passion fruit and ginger drink Net +1
“Would recommend passion fruit and ginger drink and pad Thai noodles.”
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“Would recommend passion fruit and ginger drink and pad Thai noodles.”July 2026
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Spicy passion pitcher drink Net +1
“Spicy Passion Pitcher Drink - 5/5 ( The drink was well presented and good quantity for 2 . The drink was well balanced with spicy 🌶️ Chilli and a twist of passion and orange 🍊 good drink for sharing )”
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“Spicy Passion Pitcher Drink - 5/5 ( The drink was well presented and good quantity for 2 . The drink was well balanced with spicy 🌶️ Chilli and a twist of passion and orange 🍊 good drink for sharing )”February 2026
What to Avoid (6)
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Cheesecake dessert Net −1
“I did not like the cheesecake dessert though.”
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“I did not like the cheesecake dessert though.”July 2026
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Chicken dim-sum Net −1
“Chicken Dim-sum - 1/5 ( The taste was very very bad and the chicken inside had a very very raw and bad taste and later we had a stomach issue too )”
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“Chicken Dim-sum - 1/5 ( The taste was very very bad and the chicken inside had a very very raw and bad taste and later we had a stomach issue too )”February 2026
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Edamame Net −1
“I had to send the Edamame back because it wasn’t fresh; unfortunately, the replacement they brought was undercooked.”
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“I had to send the Edamame back because it wasn’t fresh; unfortunately, the replacement they brought was undercooked.”April 2026
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Kung pao chicken with sticky rice Net −1
“Kung Pao chicken with Sticky Rice - 3/5 ( The chicken was bit over cooked and dry and was properly paired with sauce and was too dry , the taste was just ok )”
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“Kung Pao chicken with Sticky Rice - 3/5 ( The chicken was bit over cooked and dry and was properly paired with sauce and was too dry , the taste was just ok )”February 2026
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Sticky rice with mango Net −1
“We also ordered Sticky Rice with Mango — the serving was generous and presentation lovely, and the kids enjoyed it. However, the rice itself didn’t have the usual stickiness and tasted more like a plain, low-grade basmati, which was a bit disappointing.”
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“We also ordered Sticky Rice with Mango — the serving was generous and presentation lovely, and the kids enjoyed it. However, the rice itself didn’t have the usual stickiness and tasted more like a plain, low-grade basmati, which was a bit disappointing.”August 2025
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Vegetable spring rolls Net −1
“But, the vegetable spring rolls which I used to love, fell off, being completely bland nowadays, just filled with cabbage.”
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“But, the vegetable spring rolls which I used to love, fell off, being completely bland nowadays, just filled with cabbage.”November 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Avoid Rush. Try a quieter period if timing matters; one crowded visit had noticeably slow service.
Crisp Dumplings. Ask for the pan-fried chicken dumplings to be made crispy on both sides.
Balance Beef. Order rice with Mongolian Beef if you prefer to soften its strong flavour.
Mention Aura. If using Aura, mention the Aura Pass before billing rather than assuming scanning points applies the discount.
Use Parking. Driving is practical: a reviewer reported ample parking available on the spot.
Plan the visit
Practical details
City Centre - Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Rd
Mirdif, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Slow Service
Several visits involved waits of 20–50 minutes for food, especially when the restaurant was busy.
Seating Delays
Guests sometimes waited 15–20 minutes to be seated even when tables appeared to be available.
Food Inconsistency
One visit involved edamame that was not fresh, followed by a replacement described as undercooked.
High Pricing
Some diners find the menu expensive for regular visits; one single-serving Thai soup cost AED 60.
Discount Confusion
An Aura Pass holder said the discount was refused because the pass was not mentioned before billing.
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The Bottom Line
F. Chang’s in Mirdif is a family-friendly Asian fusion restaurant with a stylish, comfortable setting. It works for a family meal, a birthday lunch, or dinner with friends, especially if you are coming for the Original Dynamite Shrimp or Mongolian Beef.
Other reviewed favourites include Kung Pao Chicken, Pad Thai, and pan-fried chicken dumplings. The food is often praised for bold flavour, hot serving temperatures, and filling portions. One diner said the short ribs fried rice was generous enough for two, while another found the Dynamite Shrimp crisp outside and tender inside.
Staff are frequently described as warm and attentive, and one review specifically noted proactive allergy checks and meal customisation. Allow extra time at busy periods. Reviews mention 15–20-minute seating delays, food arriving after more than 20 minutes, and one especially frustrating visit involving over 50 minutes after ordering.
Food quality is not always consistent either: an edamame dish was returned for being unfresh, then replaced with an undercooked portion. Prices can feel high for routine dining. A Thai soup was reported at AED 60 for one person, though generous portions and discounts such as Alshaya membership can improve the value.
If using Aura, confirm the discount before payment.