Asian Range
The menu spans Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese and Singaporean cooking, with an Indo-Asian twist noted by reviewers.
Al Mankhool
Sizzling Wok is an Asian restaurant in Al Mankhool, serving Chinese-leaning Indo-Asian food alongside Thai, Vietnamese and Singaporean dishes. Reviews point to chicken dimsum and the sizzling Brownie with ice cream as two worthwhile orders, though service and food quality have varied.
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The menu spans Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese and Singaporean cooking, with an Indo-Asian twist noted by reviewers.
Vegetarian diners have praised the freshly prepared food, generous quantities and range of meat-free options.
Chicken dimsum was specifically described as very nice and delicious in a dinner review.
One reviewer ordered too much because portions were generous, with takeaway containers available for leftovers.
A reviewer found the all-you-can-eat-and-drink experience suitable for families.
The restaurant has ample parking and valet parking was also reported as available.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Sizzling Wok - Bur Dubai, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
“Good food and specially recommend Fried Ice cream”
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“Good food and specially recommend Fried Ice cream”November 2021
“For desserts the fried ice creme, and asian fruit salad were ideal pair to complete a fine evening here.”March 2020
“For desserts the fried ice creme, and asian fruit salad were ideal pair to complete a fine evening here.”
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“For desserts the fried ice creme, and asian fruit salad were ideal pair to complete a fine evening here.”March 2020
“Chicken chilly and paneer chilly dry are awesome”
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“Chicken chilly and paneer chilly dry are awesome”August 2019
“Chicken dimsum was very nice and delicious.”
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“Chicken dimsum was very nice and delicious.”January 2023
“🍗 Chicken lollipops were 4 pieces of flavorful, tender and saucy chicken.”
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“🍗 Chicken lollipops were 4 pieces of flavorful, tender and saucy chicken.”March 2024
“🍝I highly recommend Chicken Manchurian noodles , to satisfy your cravings of delicious spicy non veg wok dishes that transports your taste buds to China!”
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“🍝I highly recommend Chicken Manchurian noodles , to satisfy your cravings of delicious spicy non veg wok dishes that transports your taste buds to China!”March 2024
“Chilli Beef. Fingerlicking Sliced beef cooked with with spicy basil flavored sauce. A perfect combination of beef with chilli.”
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“Chilli Beef. Fingerlicking Sliced beef cooked with with spicy basil flavored sauce. A perfect combination of beef with chilli.”February 2021
“Chilli Fish. Boneless, crispy fish fried in flavorful batter tossed in chef special sauces. Too good.”
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“Chilli Fish. Boneless, crispy fish fried in flavorful batter tossed in chef special sauces. Too good.”February 2021
“Chilly Basil Tofu. Omg not at all a tofu fan but this was a must try as chef cooked it with such a perfect twist topped with amazing chilly basil sauce. Truely delicious.”
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“Chilly Basil Tofu. Omg not at all a tofu fan but this was a must try as chef cooked it with such a perfect twist topped with amazing chilly basil sauce. Truely delicious.”February 2021
“We started with spicy manchow Soup, honey chilli potatoes and Chinese Bhel was one of the best Chinese Bhel in Dubai.”
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“We started with spicy manchow Soup, honey chilli potatoes and Chinese Bhel was one of the best Chinese Bhel in Dubai.”October 2021
“Choco Brownie. I am drooling for this one again. Sizzling wok i will surely take your chef home 😂 as this place is blessed with such amazing taste. Loved the freshly made brownie served on a sizzling tray topped with vanilla Ice cream and melted marshmallows on side. A beautiful looking perfect one.”
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“Choco Brownie. I am drooling for this one again. Sizzling wok i will surely take your chef home 😂 as this place is blessed with such amazing taste. Loved the freshly made brownie served on a sizzling tray topped with vanilla Ice cream and melted marshmallows on side. A beautiful looking perfect one.”February 2021
“You must not miss the Singaporean shrimp Laksa, the triple Schezwan fried rice and chicken, the dim sums, the crispy lamb, aah everything was brilliant tbh!”
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“You must not miss the Singaporean shrimp Laksa, the triple Schezwan fried rice and chicken, the dim sums, the crispy lamb, aah everything was brilliant tbh!”November 2020
“Drum of heaven Highly Recommended. Crispy chicken lollipops, tossed in a ginger, garlic, chili and soy sauce. Simply perfect”
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“Drum of heaven Highly Recommended. Crispy chicken lollipops, tossed in a ginger, garlic, chili and soy sauce. Simply perfect”February 2021
“Dynamite Shrimps Heaven in every bite. Perfectly cooked, flavorful and delicious tossed in dynamite sauce.”
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“Dynamite Shrimps Heaven in every bite. Perfectly cooked, flavorful and delicious tossed in dynamite sauce.”February 2021
“Fried Rice. Perfectly made fried rice tossed in veggies and chicken with all other seasoning. A must try.”
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“Fried Rice. Perfectly made fried rice tossed in veggies and chicken with all other seasoning. A must try.”February 2021
“We started with spicy manchow Soup, honey chilli potatoes and Chinese Bhel was one of the best Chinese Bhel in Dubai.”
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“We started with spicy manchow Soup, honey chilli potatoes and Chinese Bhel was one of the best Chinese Bhel in Dubai.”October 2021
“Further we ordered their Nasi goreng, a bold take which ticks all the boxes, In flavours ingredients, and portion size. If your expecting a fine nasi, this is the the place for you.”
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“Further we ordered their Nasi goreng, a bold take which ticks all the boxes, In flavours ingredients, and portion size. If your expecting a fine nasi, this is the the place for you.”March 2020
“Chicken chilly and paneer chilly dry are awesome”
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“Chicken chilly and paneer chilly dry are awesome”August 2019
“Drinks and desserts are deliciously refreshing and we LOVED the Super bowl brownie sundae (which is a JAPANESE CHEESECAKE BROWNIE) And the rubies in coconut milk.”
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“Drinks and desserts are deliciously refreshing and we LOVED the Super bowl brownie sundae (which is a JAPANESE CHEESECAKE BROWNIE) And the rubies in coconut milk.”November 2020
“You must not miss the Singaporean shrimp Laksa, the triple Schezwan fried rice and chicken, the dim sums, the crispy lamb, aah everything was brilliant tbh!”
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“You must not miss the Singaporean shrimp Laksa, the triple Schezwan fried rice and chicken, the dim sums, the crispy lamb, aah everything was brilliant tbh!”November 2020
“The best part of the entire meal was the sizzling Brownie which was served with a dollop of ice cream and marshmallows.”
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“The best part of the entire meal was the sizzling Brownie which was served with a dollop of ice cream and marshmallows.”October 2021
“The best Chinese ( soya chilli in veg is really awesome, non sticky noodle( hakka) served here Is by far the best indian Chinese I had in dubai”
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“The best Chinese ( soya chilli in veg is really awesome, non sticky noodle( hakka) served here Is by far the best indian Chinese I had in dubai”May 2021
“We started with spicy manchow Soup, honey chilli potatoes and Chinese Bhel was one of the best Chinese Bhel in Dubai.”
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“We started with spicy manchow Soup, honey chilli potatoes and Chinese Bhel was one of the best Chinese Bhel in Dubai.”October 2021
“Best Chinese food I have had in Dubai. Steam fish is really amazing.”
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“Best Chinese food I have had in Dubai. Steam fish is really amazing.”October 2019
“Drinks and desserts are deliciously refreshing and we LOVED the Super bowl brownie sundae (which is a JAPANESE CHEESECAKE BROWNIE) And the rubies in coconut milk.”
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“Drinks and desserts are deliciously refreshing and we LOVED the Super bowl brownie sundae (which is a JAPANESE CHEESECAKE BROWNIE) And the rubies in coconut milk.”November 2020
“Thai Green Curry. A perfect thai curry with proper consistency and flavorful taste. Just wanted it less sweeter. A perfect combination of Seasonal fresh vegetables, galangal, lemongrass and lemon leaves flavored with coconut.”
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“Thai Green Curry. A perfect thai curry with proper consistency and flavorful taste. Just wanted it less sweeter. A perfect combination of Seasonal fresh vegetables, galangal, lemongrass and lemon leaves flavored with coconut.”February 2021
“You must not miss the Singaporean shrimp Laksa, the triple Schezwan fried rice and chicken, the dim sums, the crispy lamb, aah everything was brilliant tbh!”
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“You must not miss the Singaporean shrimp Laksa, the triple Schezwan fried rice and chicken, the dim sums, the crispy lamb, aah everything was brilliant tbh!”November 2020
“Virgin Colada. Simply loved the thick, creamy virgin colada with a coconut punch. Truely refreshing.”
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“Virgin Colada. Simply loved the thick, creamy virgin colada with a coconut punch. Truely refreshing.”February 2021
“🍚Wok Special vegetables rice, was aromatic spicy rice dish with fresh veggies and spices.”
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“🍚Wok Special vegetables rice, was aromatic spicy rice dish with fresh veggies and spices.”March 2024
Mixed feedback
“In Mains we had hakka noodles with veg manchurian with Virgin mojito and fruit punch.”
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“In Mains we had hakka noodles with veg manchurian with Virgin mojito and fruit punch.”October 2021
“Virgin Mojito All mojito fan this one is a must try. Fresh mint leaves, lime wedges, freshly squeezed lime juice, sugar topped with soda water.”
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“Virgin Mojito All mojito fan this one is a must try. Fresh mint leaves, lime wedges, freshly squeezed lime juice, sugar topped with soda water.”February 2021
“To add to it, we are vegetarians and we were served Chicken Dimsums, instead of Vegetarian Dimsums. We took a bite and then realised, but the damage was done.”
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“To add to it, we are vegetarians and we were served Chicken Dimsums, instead of Vegetarian Dimsums. We took a bite and then realised, but the damage was done.”August 2021
“Chicken satay was an absolutely wrong selection. Cannot called as chicken satay, it’s tastes like chicken fry.”
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“Chicken satay was an absolutely wrong selection. Cannot called as chicken satay, it’s tastes like chicken fry.”January 2023
“Satay was burnt the peanut sauce very bad...”
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“Satay was burnt the peanut sauce very bad...”December 2021
“Shrimp Laksa. Creamy shrimp soup. A perfect treat for all shrimpino lovers. Didn’t attract my tastebuds much.”
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“Shrimp Laksa. Creamy shrimp soup. A perfect treat for all shrimpino lovers. Didn’t attract my tastebuds much.”February 2021
Visit Off-Peak. Try a quieter time if possible; one review describes the restaurant as not busy, while others report long waits.
Check Dimsum. If ordering vegetarian food, confirm the dimsum before eating: one vegetarian table received chicken dimsum by mistake.
Verify Buffet. Ask what is currently included in the buffet before paying, since one reviewer said items were not as advertised.
Use Parking. If you are driving, the review reports ample parking and valet availability at the hotel.
Expect Fusion. Order with Indo-Chinese flavours in mind rather than expecting strictly traditional versions of every dish.
Plan the visit
Several reviews mention delays, including more than an hour for starters and 20–30 minutes for food.
Food quality is inconsistent: reviews mention bland mains, burnt satay and dry duck, while other visits were praised.
One buffet visit found the food quality poor and the items different from what was advertised.
Some diners reported rude or unhelpful counter service, including being refused noodles at the live cooking counter.
The Bottom Line
Sizzling Wok is a casual Asian restaurant in Al Mankhool, inside Citymax Hotel, with a menu that leans Chinese and Indo-Chinese while also covering Thai, Vietnamese and Singaporean flavours. You can order dishes such as chicken dimsum, Chinese bhel, Singaporean shrimp Laksa and Hakka noodles, then finish with the much-mentioned sizzling Brownie or fried ice cream. Vegetarian diners have found the food freshly prepared, plentiful and varied, and several reviews describe generous portions.
Families are also mentioned positively. The restaurant has a large seating area, ample parking and reported valet service, while the licensed bar and drinks make it workable for a relaxed meal with friends. The main caution is inconsistency.
Some visits brought delicious food and attentive hospitality; others reported bland meals, burnt satay, dry duck or poor buffet quality. Service has ranged from excellent to rude, with waits of 20–30 minutes and, in one case, more than an hour for starters. The room has also been described as quiet or not busy, but dim lighting and a lack of music have affected the atmosphere for some diners.
Confirm buffet contents and vegetarian orders, and consider visiting at a quieter time.
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