Good value
A reported 32-dirham combo included two chicken dishes, noodles, fried rice and a spring roll, with a generous portion.
Panda Chinese
Dubai Hills Estate
Panda Chinese in Dubai Hills Estate is a casual Chinese restaurant suited to quick, filling meals. Reviews highlight broad choice, generous portions and good-value combos, including noodles or fried rice with dishes such as Kung Pao chicken and sweet & sour chicken.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
352 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Broad choice
The menu gives diners plenty to choose from, useful when a group wants different combinations.
Generous portions
One detailed review found the combo easily filling, making the pricing feel stronger for a quick meal.
Quick service
A customer described the food as freshly made and served quickly, which suits a mall lunch.
Helpful staff
Several reviews describe the counter team as approachable and willing to explain choices or recommend dishes.
Strong flavours
The chili chicken, Kung Pao chicken and sweet & sour chicken receive specific praise for flavour.
What to Eat at Panda Chinese 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 Panda Chinese, 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 Panda Chinese got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Chili chicken Net +1
“Chili chicken is awesome! have a variety of choices. Thanks to Miss Cath who cater me and explain to me how the combo works. I have enjoyed my lunch today. And i look forward to comeback and eat. Good job to you all”
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“Chili chicken is awesome! have a variety of choices. Thanks to Miss Cath who cater me and explain to me how the combo works. I have enjoyed my lunch today. And i look forward to comeback and eat. Good job to you all”July 2025
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Kung pao chicken Net +1
“I went for half noodles and half fried rice with Kung Pao chicken and sweet & sour chicken, plus a spring roll on the side. Everything was hot, fresh, and full of flavor. The noodles were perfectly cooked, the fried rice had that nice wok aroma, and both chicken dishes were rich in taste without being too oily or salty.”
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“I went for half noodles and half fried rice with Kung Pao chicken and sweet & sour chicken, plus a spring roll on the side. Everything was hot, fresh, and full of flavor. The noodles were perfectly cooked, the fried rice had that nice wok aroma, and both chicken dishes were rich in taste without being too oily or salty.”October 2025
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Spring roll Net +1
“I went for half noodles and half fried rice with Kung Pao chicken and sweet & sour chicken, plus a spring roll on the side. Everything was hot, fresh, and full of flavor. The noodles were perfectly cooked, the fried rice had that nice wok aroma, and both chicken dishes were rich in taste without being too oily or salty. The spring roll was crispy and made a nice side to complete the meal.”
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“I went for half noodles and half fried rice with Kung Pao chicken and sweet & sour chicken, plus a spring roll on the side. Everything was hot, fresh, and full of flavor. The noodles were perfectly cooked, the fried rice had that nice wok aroma, and both chicken dishes were rich in taste without being too oily or salty. The spring roll was crispy and made a nice side to complete the meal.”October 2025
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Sweet & sour chicken Net +1
“I went for half noodles and half fried rice with Kung Pao chicken and sweet & sour chicken, plus a spring roll on the side. Everything was hot, fresh, and full of flavor. The noodles were perfectly cooked, the fried rice had that nice wok aroma, and both chicken dishes were rich in taste without being too oily or salty.”
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“I went for half noodles and half fried rice with Kung Pao chicken and sweet & sour chicken, plus a spring roll on the side. Everything was hot, fresh, and full of flavor. The noodles were perfectly cooked, the fried rice had that nice wok aroma, and both chicken dishes were rich in taste without being too oily or salty.”October 2025
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Sweet corn chicken soup Net +1
“They’re known for their combo deals priced around 40 AED, but this time, I went with the sweet corn chicken soup and vegetarian noodles/chow mein. The taste was spot on, just as I expected—delicious and satisfying.”
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“They’re known for their combo deals priced around 40 AED, but this time, I went with the sweet corn chicken soup and vegetarian noodles/chow mein. The taste was spot on, just as I expected—delicious and satisfying.”October 2024
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Vegetarian noodles/chow mein Net +1
“They’re known for their combo deals priced around 40 AED, but this time, I went with the sweet corn chicken soup and vegetarian noodles/chow mein. The taste was spot on, just as I expected—delicious and satisfying.”
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“They’re known for their combo deals priced around 40 AED, but this time, I went with the sweet corn chicken soup and vegetarian noodles/chow mein. The taste was spot on, just as I expected—delicious and satisfying.”October 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Avoid rush. For a smoother visit, consider avoiding weekday lunch, when a long counter queue has been reported.
Ask first. If you prefer noodles to rice, ask about substitutions before ordering because one customer was refused a swap.
Check combos. Ask how the combo works; one customer used the explanation to choose chili chicken and enjoyed the lunch.
Check rice. If ordering rice, check it when served and raise any quality concern promptly, as reviews mention undercooked or poor-tasting rice.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Khail Rd
Hadaeq Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Lunch queues
Weekday lunch can become understaffed at the counter, with a long queue when service slows.
Inconsistent rice
Some customers reported rice that tasted poor, was undercooked or seemed not to be in good condition.
Limited swaps
One customer asked to replace disliked rice with noodles but was told the change was not allowed.
Slow service
A review described service as very slow and said staff knowledge caused unnecessary delays.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
32 dirhams
combo deal
“They had a great combo deal for just 32 dirhams, which is honestly a steal”Google review · October 2025
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The Bottom Line
Panda Chinese in Dubai Hills Estate is a casual, mall-friendly choice for a filling Chinese meal without stretching the budget. Customers mention plenty of menu choice, accommodating service and portions that can easily satisfy a quick lunch. The reported 32-dirham combo is especially useful for value-focused diners.
Specific orders praised in the reviews include Kung Pao chicken, sweet & sour chicken, chili chicken, spring rolls, sweet corn chicken soup and vegetarian noodles/chow mein. One detailed combo included half noodles, half fried rice, Kung Pao chicken, sweet & sour chicken and a spring roll; the food was described as hot, fresh and not overly oily or salty. Another review puts combo deals around 40 AED, so treat these as customer-reported examples rather than a current price list.
There are a few reasons to plan your visit. Weekday lunch can bring a long counter queue, while another customer reported very slow service. Rice quality also appears inconsistent: reviews mention undercooked or poor-tasting rice, and one attempted rice-to-noodles swap was refused.
If rice matters to you, check it when served and ask about available substitutions before paying. Overall, it looks strongest as an affordable, quick meal when the counter is running smoothly.