Signature dishes
Dynamite Shrimp is repeatedly praised for its crispy prawns, creamy sauce and satisfying flavour.
P.F. Chang's
Al Barsha
P.F. Chang’s is a family-friendly Asian fusion chain in Al Barsha, known for generous portions and a dim, comfortable setting. Reviews particularly point to the Dynamite Shrimp and Mongolian Beef, while the Japanese Chicken Karaage has also impressed first-time diners.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
8,474 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Generous portions
Several diners say the portions are large, making shared meals and family dinners easier to plan.
Balanced beef
The Mongolian Beef can be a strong choice when you want a sweet-savoury dish that is not overwhelmingly salty or sweet.
Karaage highlight
Japanese Chicken Karaage stood out to one couple as crispy, flavourful and distinctive, earning a 10/10 rating.
Comfortable setting
Reviews describe the atmosphere as dim and cosy, with some quieter visits offering a relaxed meal.
Flexible dishes
A manager was able to customise dishes to a guest’s preferred spice level, which is useful for mixed groups.
Celebration touches
Birthday and wedding diners reported thoughtful extras including complimentary mochi ice cream and a surprise wedding cake.
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.
These items at P.F. Chang's got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Dynamite shrimp Net +14
“Most tables had the famous Dynamite Shrimp, which is definitely a must-try here.”
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“Most tables had the famous Dynamite Shrimp, which is definitely a must-try here.”July 2026
“Omg the food was gorgeous especially the starters dynamite shrimp I don't think I've ever ate anything as nice..”January 2026
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Changs chicken lettuce wrap Net +2
“The food was simply amazing. Changs Chicken Lettuce Wrap, dynamite shrimp and mongolian beef. Every dish was full of flavor, and beautifully presented.”
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“The food was simply amazing. Changs Chicken Lettuce Wrap, dynamite shrimp and mongolian beef. Every dish was full of flavor, and beautifully presented.”March 2026
“2. Chang's Chicken Lettuce Wraps These are always a hit! The lettuce is fresh and sturdy enough to hold the chicken, rice noodles, and sauce together. The chicken is incredible—made from a "secret family recipe" according to the menu. The best part is building your own wraps exactly how you like them. You can even get creative if you order other dishes to add inside.”November 2025
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Japanese chicken karaage Net +2
“🍗 Japanese Chicken Karaage – Outstanding! Crispy, flavorful, and unique. Easily the best dish we had. 10/10”
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“🍗 Japanese Chicken Karaage – Outstanding! Crispy, flavorful, and unique. Easily the best dish we had. 10/10”June 2026
Honorable mentions (18)
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Blueberry cooler Net +1
“For drinks, the Strawberry Mojito and Blueberry Cooler were excellent and super refreshing.”
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“For drinks, the Strawberry Mojito and Blueberry Cooler were excellent and super refreshing.”March 2026
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Chang's fried rice Net +1
“🍚 Chang's Fried Rice – Just average. Some rice grains seemed undercooked, and we've definitely had better fried rice elsewhere. 7.5/10”
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“🍚 Chang's Fried Rice – Just average. Some rice grains seemed undercooked, and we've definitely had better fried rice elsewhere. 7.5/10”June 2026
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Cucumber & lime zest refresher Net +1
“🍹 Cucumber & Lime Zest Refresher – Refreshing and enjoyable. 9/10”
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“🍹 Cucumber & Lime Zest Refresher – Refreshing and enjoyable. 9/10”June 2026
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Duck Net +1
“• Duck – Absolutely delicious! Cooked to perfection, I loved every bite.”
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“• Duck – Absolutely delicious! Cooked to perfection, I loved every bite.”March 2025
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Dynamite paneer Net +1
“The food was absolutely delicious, full of flavor, and beautifully presented. The atmosphere was lovely, and everything we ordered was fresh and tasty...mangolian beef , spring roll ,fried rice, and the star dynamite paneer.”
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“The food was absolutely delicious, full of flavor, and beautifully presented. The atmosphere was lovely, and everything we ordered was fresh and tasty...mangolian beef , spring roll ,fried rice, and the star dynamite paneer.”June 2026
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Mango sticky rice Net +1
“Finished with dessert and it was the perfect end to the meal — the mochi was soft and satisfying, and the mango sticky rice (with that creamy coconut finish) was a standout.”
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“Finished with dessert and it was the perfect end to the meal — the mochi was soft and satisfying, and the mango sticky rice (with that creamy coconut finish) was a standout.”December 2025
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Miso butter shrimp dumpling Net +1
“🥟 Miso Butter Shrimp Dumpling – 7/10 The miso butter sauce is thick and slightly salty, but it pairs well with the shrimp dumplings.”
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“🥟 Miso Butter Shrimp Dumpling – 7/10 The miso butter sauce is thick and slightly salty, but it pairs well with the shrimp dumplings.”July 2026
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Mochi Net +1
“Finished with dessert and it was the perfect end to the meal — the mochi was soft and satisfying, and the mango sticky rice (with that creamy coconut finish) was a standout.”
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“Finished with dessert and it was the perfect end to the meal — the mochi was soft and satisfying, and the mango sticky rice (with that creamy coconut finish) was a standout.”December 2025
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Mongolian beef with rice Net +1
“I ordered Mongolian Beef with rice. It was so good. Not too salty, not too sweet. it was perfect.”
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“I ordered Mongolian Beef with rice. It was so good. Not too salty, not too sweet. it was perfect.”July 2026
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Noodle combo Net +1
“🍜A great Chinese restaurant, the portions are large, I love the noodle combo. Fantastic shrimp.🍤🦐”
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“🍜A great Chinese restaurant, the portions are large, I love the noodle combo. Fantastic shrimp.🍤🦐”June 2026
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Onigiri rice bombs Net +1
“The Scorching Baos and Onigiri Rice Bombs really made my date. Flavorful and sumptuous.”
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“The Scorching Baos and Onigiri Rice Bombs really made my date. Flavorful and sumptuous.”June 2026
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Original dynamite shrimp Net +1
“The food was amazing, the original dynamite shrimp will get a 5/5, the dynamite sauce was very spicy and not for my taste so I got sauce on the side, Same for the catsu, Mohamed was very kind, but.. the service is very slow, it’s a 4/5 🤩”
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“The food was amazing, the original dynamite shrimp will get a 5/5, the dynamite sauce was very spicy and not for my taste so I got sauce on the side, Same for the catsu, Mohamed was very kind, but.. the service is very slow, it’s a 4/5 🤩”May 2026
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Original dynamite shrimp (grande) Net +1
“🍤 Original Dynamite Shrimp (Grande) – Honestly, we came mainly because of the hype around this dish, but it didn't quite meet our expectations. We've had better dynamite shrimp elsewhere. 7.5/10”
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“🍤 Original Dynamite Shrimp (Grande) – Honestly, we came mainly because of the hype around this dish, but it didn't quite meet our expectations. We've had better dynamite shrimp elsewhere. 7.5/10”June 2026
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Ring of fire shrimp Net +1
“Ring of fire shrimp, and Mongolian beef are definitely reccomended!”
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“Ring of fire shrimp, and Mongolian beef are definitely reccomended!”February 2026
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Salt and pepper prawns Net +1
“We had an incredible experience at P.F. Chang’s MOE! The The Mongolian Beef, Dynamite Shrimp, and Salt and Pepper Prawns were all 10/10.”
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“We had an incredible experience at P.F. Chang’s MOE! The The Mongolian Beef, Dynamite Shrimp, and Salt and Pepper Prawns were all 10/10.”March 2026
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Scorching baos Net +1
“The Scorching Baos and Onigiri Rice Bombs really made my date. Flavorful and sumptuous.”
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“The Scorching Baos and Onigiri Rice Bombs really made my date. Flavorful and sumptuous.”June 2026
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Sesame chicken Net +1
“🍗 Sesame Chicken – 8/10 A nice balance of sweet and savory soy sauce. Flavorful without being overly sweet.”
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“🍗 Sesame Chicken – 8/10 A nice balance of sweet and savory soy sauce. Flavorful without being overly sweet.”July 2026
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Special fried rice Net +1
“The special fried rice and appetizer items are fantastic.”
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“The special fried rice and appetizer items are fantastic.”January 2026
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Passion fruit juice Net +1
“The food is very yummy. The Passion fruit juice was amazing.”
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“The food is very yummy. The Passion fruit juice was amazing.”November 2025
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Strawberry mojito Net +1
“For drinks, the Strawberry Mojito and Blueberry Cooler were excellent and super refreshing.”
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“For drinks, the Strawberry Mojito and Blueberry Cooler were excellent and super refreshing.”March 2026
What to Avoid (2)
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Beef lo mein Net −1
“🍜 Beef Lo Mein – 4/10 Not really my taste. It’s just a regular noodle dish with a sweet sauce, and the noodles are a bit wet rather than the dry style I prefer.”
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“🍜 Beef Lo Mein – 4/10 Not really my taste. It’s just a regular noodle dish with a sweet sauce, and the noodles are a bit wet rather than the dry style I prefer.”July 2026
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Chicken with mushrooms Net −1
“I was there my wife and me in the Eid Holiday for lunch and we order Mongolian beef and chicken with mushrooms and dynamite and chicken sith lettuce The chicken it was not fresh”
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“I was there my wife and me in the Eid Holiday for lunch and we order Mongolian beef and chicken with mushrooms and dynamite and chicken sith lettuce The chicken it was not fresh”June 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Visit earlier. Choose a quieter period if possible: reviews describe heavy crowds and waits during peak hours.
Use the list. At the busy Mall of the Emirates branch, put your name on the waiting list and browse nearby until called.
Ask about sauces. Check sauce ingredients before eating, especially if wasabi or spice could be a problem; one diner requested sauce on the side.
Try karaage. If you want something beyond the famous shrimp, consider the Japanese Chicken Karaage, which one diner rated 10/10.
Share portions. The portions are described as large, so sharing dishes can help a group sample more without ordering too much.
State preferences. Tell the team your preferred spice level: one review says dishes were customised successfully to suit the table.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Gate -A Entrance, Mall of Emirates - Ground Floor
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, 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 reviews mention long waits, including one visit where starters took an hour and the table was left unattended.
Busy periods
The restaurant can be crowded even in the late afternoon, so peak-hour visits may involve waiting.
Sauce warning
One diner was not told that mustard sauce contained wasabi, causing an unpleasant surprise.
Inconsistent cooking
Individual reports mention tough beef, undercooked rice, stale chicken and dishes that were either oily or too salty.
Hygiene concern
A reviewer found a hair in a dish and said it was returned rather than replaced, alongside a dirty small bowl.
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The Bottom Line
F. Chang’s is a family-friendly Asian fusion restaurant in Al Barsha that works well for a shared meal, a family dinner or a casual celebration. The menu’s clearest crowd-pleasers are Dynamite Shrimp, Mongolian Beef and Chang’s Chicken Lettuce Wraps.
Japanese Chicken Karaage is another strong pick, especially for diners who want something beyond the signature dishes. Portions are often described as generous, and the setting ranges from dim and cosy to lively without feeling too hectic. Some diners also mention celebration extras, such as complimentary mochi ice cream for a birthday or a surprise cake after a wedding meal.
The option to customise dishes to a preferred spice level is useful when a group has different tastes. Timing matters. The restaurant can be very busy, with some reviews reporting slow service and waits of up to an hour for starters.
At the Mall of the Emirates branch, guests suggest joining the waiting list and browsing nearby. Before ordering, ask about sauce ingredients: one diner was surprised to find wasabi in the mustard sauce, while another requested spicy Dynamite sauce on the side. Food feedback is mostly positive, but isolated reviews mention undercooked chicken, tough beef and hygiene concerns, so raise any issue immediately.