Royal China Restaurant

Name: Royal China Restaurant
Address: The Balcony, Precinct Building 4 - 4L2-011, DIFC, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97143545543

DIFC

Chinese restaurant Open now 04 354 5543

Royal China is a Cantonese-focused Chinese restaurant in DIFC, known for dim sum and roast duck. Reviews describe an elegant, comfortable setting suited to family meals, business lunches and celebrations, with dine-in and delivery experiences both receiving attention.

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4.5

★★★★★

1,470 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Cantonese cooking

Reviews highlight authentic Cantonese dishes such as dim sum, cheung fun, roast duck and wonton noodles.

Dim sum

The dim sum is repeatedly praised for fresh fillings, crisp textures and a taste that reminds diners of China or Hong Kong.

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What to Eat at Royal China Restaurant

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Royal China 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 5

Crispy prawn rolls Net +2

“Next, we tried the crispy prawn rolls, which were amazing, along with the dim sum selection that included shrimp, vegetables, and chicken.”
Fried rice Net +2

“My kids love the fried rice- one of the best they’ve have.”
Peking duck Net +2

“Starters, peking duck and mains were excellent.”
Sweet corn soup Net +2

“The Fried Asparagus, crisp and vibrant, was a testament to the chef's artistry, while the Sweet Corn Soup offered a comforting warmth on a chilly evening.”
Wonton mien Net +2

“Wonton mien, gai lan, and lo bak go were clean, balanced, and authentically Cantonese. The noodles had a light, clear broth. If I had to nit-pick, they could have been a bit springier, the kind that almost fight back when you slurp them.”

Honorable mentions (46)

Beef cooked in pepper sauce Net +1

“The beef cooked in pepper sauce was also great, as was the noodle.”
Beef fillet in the chef’s sauce Net +1

“For the main course, we ordered the beef fillet in the chef’s sauce, which had a slightly sweet flavor. The beef was of high quality, and the noodles were great.”
Beef in black bean sauce Net +1

“The beef in black bean sauce is my favorite dish 5/5”
Black cheung fung Net +1

“Our favorites dishes are the wasabi prawn, the black cheung fung and the wagyu beef.”
Business lunch Net +1

“By way of an update: business lunch is back! Decent price for soup, 1 starter and 1 main. Ideal for business lunch although service was a bit slow. The people are very courteous and they have a smoking section. Food quality itself remains good with hygiene maintained. Worth a visit”
Cantonese roast duck Net +1

“If you're into great Cantonese food, you'll see some classic dishes here including dim sum, rice flour rolls (Cheung fun), Cantonese roast duck and mango pudding.”
Cantonese style roast duck Net +1

“Excellent and authentic chinese food, with warm and professional service by ms Susan! She gave us great recommendations. We loved the cantonese style roast duck the most!”
Cheung fan Net +1

“Suggestion - the cheung fan is better with chinese sweet sauce and some chili. Peanut butter doesn't go well with it.”
Crispy aromatic duck Net +1

“The crispy aromatic duck was crispy and spiced to perfection and delivered perfectly shredded and warm.”
Crispy cheung fun Net +1

“The crispy cheung fun was a standout—perfectly done with a delicious crunch.”
Crispy duck Net +1

“Their dim sum and crispy duck were outstanding.”
Crispy seaweed Net +1

“Located in DIFC it has a good menu with a large variety of dishes ,the service is quick and efficient, you must try their crispy seaweed, crispy Asparagus in starters which remain my firm favourites.”
Crispy toffee banana Net +1

“Also don't miss out on the crispy toffee Banana for desert!”
Crispy vegetable noodles Net +1

“Absolutely outstanding experience at Royal China! The food was next level, the crispy vegetable noodles were perfectly cooked with amazing texture, and the dumplings were fresh, flavorful, packed with delicious filling. The curry sauce was rich and full of depth, tying everything together beautifully. Every dish was spot on 👌🏻”
Custard tarts Net +1

“Out of the dishes I had prawn dumpling, turnip cake and custard tarts were the highlight. The tart was freshly baked so took some time, so if you want to order it make sure to order in advance.”
Draught asahi Net +1

“I particularly enjoyed my draught Asahi, which was perfectly chilled.”
Duck with pancakes Net +1

“In the main course we always like to go for Sweet and Sour chicken, duck with pancakes, and Kung Pao chicken.”
Fou king fried rice Net +1

“The seafood special noodles and the fou king fried rice amazing”
Fried asparagus Net +1

“The Fried Asparagus, crisp and vibrant, was a testament to the chef's artistry, while the Sweet Corn Soup offered a comforting warmth on a chilly evening.”
Goose Net +1

“Very good. I ordered some dim sum and goose.”
Grilled prawns Net +1

“We also tried the grilled prawns, which were fantastic.”
Kung pao chicken Net +1

“In the main course we always like to go for Sweet and Sour chicken, duck with pancakes, and Kung Pao chicken.”
Mango pudding Net +1

“If you're into great Cantonese food, you'll see some classic dishes here including dim sum, rice flour rolls (Cheung fun), Cantonese roast duck and mango pudding.”
Mix meats noodles Net +1

“I really loved the recommended dishes of the sautéed string beans, crispy prawn rolls, mix meats noodles and the sweet & sour fillet fish.”
Noodle Net +1

“The beef cooked in pepper sauce was also great, as was the noodle.”
Noodles Net +1

“For the main course, we ordered the beef fillet in the chef’s sauce, which had a slightly sweet flavor. The beef was of high quality, and the noodles were great.”
Prawn dumpling Net +1

“Out of the dishes I had prawn dumpling, turnip cake and custard tarts were the highlight.”
Prawn soup Net +1

“We started with vegetable soup and prawn soup. Although I'm not a fan of soup, both were delicious.”
Prawn spring rolls Net +1

“The prawn spring rolls and prawt toast are as good as anywhere I have ever tasted so much we actually orderd 2 more portions after we had eaten our main meals !”
Prawt toast Net +1

“The prawn spring rolls and prawt toast are as good as anywhere I have ever tasted so much we actually orderd 2 more portions after we had eaten our main meals !”
Rice flour rolls (cheung fun) Net +1

“If you're into great Cantonese food, you'll see some classic dishes here including dim sum, rice flour rolls (Cheung fun), Cantonese roast duck and mango pudding.”
Roast duck Net +1

“The food was absolutely delicious. I had the Roast duck,Black "Cheung Fun" with minced Prawn ,The flavors were incredible and the portion size was just right. I wand try more dishes next time .”
Sautéed string beans Net +1

“I really loved the recommended dishes of the sautéed string beans, crispy prawn rolls, mix meats noodles and the sweet & sour fillet fish.”
Seafood special noodles Net +1

“The seafood special noodles and the fou king fried rice amazing”
Shrimp and duck rice cooked in a lotus leaf Net +1

“The shrimp and duck rice cooked in a lotus leaf was excellent and flavorsome.”
Sichuan tofu Net +1

“We tried a variety of dishes, including the grilled vegetable dumplings, crispy asparagus, Sichuan tofu, monk’s claypot vegetables, and fried rice. Everything was delicious and well-prepared.”
Stir-fried noodles Net +1

“Every dish we tried felt fresh and carefully prepared, from the perfectly seasoned dim sum to the flavorful stir-fried noodles and aromatic main courses.”
Sweet & sour fillet fish Net +1

“I really loved the recommended dishes of the sautéed string beans, crispy prawn rolls, mix meats noodles and the sweet & sour fillet fish.”
Sweet and sour chicken Net +1

“In the main course we always like to go for Sweet and Sour chicken, duck with pancakes, and Kung Pao chicken.”
Turnip cake Net +1

“Out of the dishes I had prawn dumpling, turnip cake and custard tarts were the highlight.”
Vegan peking duck Net +1

“And the food! One shudders to utter the word "vegan" in polite society, yet the Vegan Peking Duck proved a revelation! A clever imitation of the beloved delicacy, it was so convincing, one almost forgot its virtuous nature.”
Vegetable soup Net +1

“We started with vegetable soup and prawn soup. Although I'm not a fan of soup, both were delicious.”
Wagyu beef Net +1

“Our favorites dishes are the wasabi prawn, the black cheung fung and the wagyu beef.”
Wasabi cripsy king prawns Net +1

“The wasabi cripsy king prawns were to die for! A must try.”
Wasabi prawn Net +1

“Our favorites dishes are the wasabi prawn, the black cheung fung and the wagyu beef.”
Monk’s claypot vegetables Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“We tried a variety of dishes, including the grilled vegetable dumplings, crispy asparagus, Sichuan tofu, monk’s claypot vegetables, and fried rice. Everything was delicious and well-prepared. However, I do have one suggestion: the menu could be clearer in describing that monk’s claypot vegetables are predominantly made up of mushrooms (around 80%). As someone who isn’t a big fan of mushrooms, this detail would have been helpful, as we ended up leaving most of that dish untouched.”

What to Avoid (6)

Food 6

Deep fried prawns with salad sauce Net −1

“2. **Deep Fried Prawns with Salad Sauce:** - **London:** Large pieces, fried to golden perfection, accompanied by a delicious salad sauce. - **Dubai:** Smaller pieces, missing an essential ingredient, and served with mayonnaise instead of the proper salad sauce.”
Mixed meat e-fu noodles Net −1

“I may say that it reach expectations with the exception of the Mixed Meat E-Fu noodles and the Wonton Noodle Soup both a bit plain with no flavour.”
Sesame prawn on toast Net −1

“4. **Sesame Prawn on Toast:** - **London:** Crispy and flavorful. - **Dubai:** Soft and lacking in flavor.”
Smoke shredded chicken Net −1

“1. **Smoke Shredded Chicken:** - **London:** Golden, crispy fried, with extra garnishes that elevate the dish to perfection. - **Dubai:** Undercooked and soft, lacking the crispiness. Despite multiple requests for improvement, the dish remains subpar (see pictures for comparison).”
Sweet and sour prawns Net −1

“3. **Sweet and Sour Prawns:** - **London:** One of my top dishes, perfectly balanced in flavor. - **Dubai:** The taste is unpleasant and not comparable to the London version. The ingredients and preparation seem significantly different.”
Wonton noodle soup Net −1

“I may say that it reach expectations with the exception of the Mixed Meat E-Fu noodles and the Wonton Noodle Soup both a bit plain with no flavour.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Book ahead. Reserve in advance, especially for busy periods; one reviewer specifically said a reservation was required.

Try lunch. Ask about the business lunch for a set meal with soup, a starter and a main at a decent price.

Plan the visit

Practical details

The Balcony, Precinct Building 4 - 4L2-011

Zaa'beel Second - DIFC, Dubai

04 354 5543

Mon	11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Tue	11:30 AM – 1:00 AM
Wed	11:30 AM – 1:00 AM
Thu	11:30 AM – 1:00 AM
Fri	11:30 AM – 1:00 AM
Sat	11:30 AM – 1:00 AM
Sun	11:30 AM – 1:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Premium pricing

Several reviewers consider Royal China pricier, although some still find the quality reasonable for DIFC.

Crowded seating

One review found the seating relatively cramped and the restaurant noisy during a brunch crowd.

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The Bottom Line

Royal China is a Cantonese-focused Chinese restaurant in DIFC where the main draw is a broad, shareable menu rather than a quick, casual bite. Start with dim sum or cheung fun, then consider Peking duck or Cantonese roast duck; reviews also point to wonton noodles, crispy prawn rolls and wagyu beef as worthwhile orders. The business lunch gives you soup, one starter and one main in a set format.

The room is described as elegant, warm and tea-house-like, with enough polish for business meetings, family dinners and anniversary celebrations. It can also work for a date, although the atmosphere is not always consistent: one review found it calm and relaxed, while another reported a noisy, cramped brunch service. A smoking section is mentioned in one review.

Service is usually a strong point, with repeated comments about polite, knowledgeable and attentive staff. There are a few exceptions, including missing plates and communication difficulty on one visit. If you have an allergy, tell the team clearly; one diner specifically praised their care.

Prices sit on the premium side for some diners, though others call them reasonable for the quality and DIFC location. Valet is convenient, but check the spend requirement and validate the ticket before leaving.