The Monk Indo Chinese Restaurant - Dubai Silicon Oasis

Name: The Monk Indo Chinese Restaurant - Dubai Silicon Oasis
Address: SIT Tower - Shop 3, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +971502963852

Dubai Silicon Oasis

Asian restaurant Open now 0 502 963 852

The Monk is an Indo-Chinese restaurant in Dubai Silicon Oasis, known for flavourful dishes and generous portions. Reviewers regularly mention the Crispy Chicken Spinach, hot and sour soup, dumplings and fried rice, with dine-in service suited to family meals and group gatherings.

Reputation Score

4.3

★★★★☆

1,221 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Indo-Chinese flavour

Reviewers describe the food as properly Indo-Chinese, with rich, well-balanced flavours across the menu.

Generous portions

Several dishes can work well for sharing; one order of momo, rice and gravy was said to serve three to four people.

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What to Eat at The Monk Indo Chinese Restaurant - Dubai Silicon Oasis

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of The Monk Indo Chinese Restaurant - Dubai Silicon Oasis, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

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Dry chili tenderloin Net +2

“The food was amazing we got the fried chicken dumplings which were great and the tenderloin chilli dry with Veg Schezwan noodles. Everything we got was super delicious so maybe give that a try.”
Veg fried rice Net +2

“The food reminded us of the street style Chinese we used to have in Mumbai. We ordered for steamed chicken momo, veg fried rice and wooly chicken gravy and 2 lemon mint soda. The portions were good for 3-4 people. We found pricing slightly on a higher side though. Our server Sabina and Tasleem were attentive, polite and provided quick service adding to our good experience. Overall it was a good lunch.”

Honorable mentions (32)

Bamboo shoot curry Net +1

“The food, especially the appetizers, salads, pot rice and bamboo shoot curry were worth every bite. Tasty and scrumptious as always.”
Beef herbal pepper Net +1

“Had the schezwan fried rice, the crispy spinach chicken and beef herbal pepper. The food was absolutely amazing! And the service, by Sabina, was just perfect! Definitely a must visit for anybody craving some Indo-Chinese fusion food!”
Chicken spinach Net +1

“By far my all time favourite is the chicken spinach .never fails to disappoint.”
Chicken spinach with mie-fun Net +1

“Ordered the chicken spinach with Mie-fun, along with some Monk special soup. Good portion for two people.”
Chicken with spinach Net +1

“i have been going to The monk for the past 10 years almost there food quality is just the same infact better then before chicken with spinach their soup n new dish which we tried was spicy corn it was delicious we want more branches of this tremendous yummy food place”
Chicken wolly gravy Net +1

“Ordered Chicken Wolly gravy with Veg Fried rice - what a treat! From service to taste on the table, the entire experience was delightful. The staff, especially Sabita ensured that the customer remains their priority with both pre and post meal services. The ambience (warm and calm) made the evening!”
Chilli chicken Net +1

“The food is so delicious. Everything has a unique and addictive taste. Schezwan potatoes- 5/5 Hot and sour soup- 5/5 Chilli chicken -5/5 Very fried rice- 5/5 Been going here for a couple of years. This time it felt the quantity has been reduced but the quality was amazing.”
Crispy chicken spinach Net +1

“The Crispy Chicken Spinach is an absolute must-have — over the years, they’ve consistently maintained its top-notch taste and quality.”
Crispy spinach chicken Net +1

“Had the schezwan fried rice, the crispy spinach chicken and beef herbal pepper. The food was absolutely amazing! And the service, by Sabina, was just perfect! Definitely a must visit for anybody craving some Indo-Chinese fusion food!”
Duck salad Net +1

“Had some amazing indo chinese dishes here. Especially the Duck Salad was amazing. Mr. Dheeraj and Taslim had made our experience even more better by suggesting us the best dishes of this place. Must try guys!!!”
Fish in black pepper sauce Net +1

“The food was delicious—highlights included the Thai fried rice, fish in black pepper sauce and the dry chili tenderloin. Each dish captured the authentic flavors of Indo-Chinese cuisine.”
Fried chicken dumplings Net +1

“The food was amazing we got the fried chicken dumplings which were great and the tenderloin chilli dry with Veg Schezwan noodles. Everything we got was super delicious so maybe give that a try.”
Hot and sour soup Net +1

“The food is so delicious. Everything has a unique and addictive taste. Schezwan potatoes- 5/5 Hot and sour soup- 5/5 Chilli chicken -5/5 Very fried rice- 5/5 Been going here for a couple of years. This time it felt the quantity has been reduced but the quality was amazing.”
Mandarin fish Net +1

“Jitendra was very kind and payed a lot of attention! Mandarin fish was better than I expected and service was on the high level. Definitely will come back 🙌🏼”
Mangolian noodles Net +1

“The food was great. We ordered a soup, dimsum & mangolian noodles. The dimsum was a bit chewy however, the other dishes were fine.”
Monk special soup Net +1

“Ordered the chicken spinach with Mie-fun, along with some Monk special soup. Good portion for two people.”
Pad thai noodle Net +1

“A special shoutout to the Pad Thai noodle which we will definitely be coming back for.”
Schezwan fried rice Net +1

“Had the schezwan fried rice, the crispy spinach chicken and beef herbal pepper. The food was absolutely amazing! And the service, by Sabina, was just perfect! Definitely a must visit for anybody craving some Indo-Chinese fusion food!”
Schezwan potatoes Net +1

“The food is so delicious. Everything has a unique and addictive taste. Schezwan potatoes- 5/5 Hot and sour soup- 5/5 Chilli chicken -5/5 Very fried rice- 5/5 Been going here for a couple of years. This time it felt the quantity has been reduced but the quality was amazing.”
Set menu Net +1

“I ordered the set menu and genuinely enjoyed it, but I was completely full by the time I reached the noodles and couldn’t finish them.”
Spicy corn Net +1

“i have been going to The monk for the past 10 years almost there food quality is just the same infact better then before chicken with spinach their soup n new dish which we tried was spicy corn it was delicious we want more branches of this tremendous yummy food place”
Steamed chicken dumplings Net +1

“Recommended Food: Steamed Chicken Dumplings Sheetal was extremely helpful and kind!”
Steamed chicken momo Net +1

“The food reminded us of the street style Chinese we used to have in Mumbai. We ordered for steamed chicken momo, veg fried rice and wooly chicken gravy and 2 lemon mint soda. The portions were good for 3-4 people. We found pricing slightly on a higher side though. Our server Sabina and Tasleem were attentive, polite and provided quick service adding to our good experience. Overall it was a good lunch.”
Thai fried rice Net +1

“The food was delicious—highlights included the Thai fried rice, fish in black pepper sauce and the dry chili tenderloin. Each dish captured the authentic flavors of Indo-Chinese cuisine.”
The monk soup Net +1

“The monk soup was decent”
Veg schezwan noodles Net +1

“The food was amazing we got the fried chicken dumplings which were great and the tenderloin chilli dry with Veg Schezwan noodles. Everything we got was super delicious so maybe give that a try.”
Very fried rice Net +1

“The food is so delicious. Everything has a unique and addictive taste. Schezwan potatoes- 5/5 Hot and sour soup- 5/5 Chilli chicken -5/5 Very fried rice- 5/5 Been going here for a couple of years. This time it felt the quantity has been reduced but the quality was amazing.”
Wooly chicken gravy Net +1

“The food reminded us of the street style Chinese we used to have in Mumbai. We ordered for steamed chicken momo, veg fried rice and wooly chicken gravy and 2 lemon mint soda. The portions were good for 3-4 people. We found pricing slightly on a higher side though. Our server Sabina and Tasleem were attentive, polite and provided quick service adding to our good experience. Overall it was a good lunch.”
Chicken manchow soup Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“starters - chicken manchow soup - Average”
Chicken schezwan noodles Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Main course - Chicken schezwan noodles - Average”
Crispy corn Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“crispy corn - Average”
Fried corn Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“The fried corn was average . Ive had better”

What to Avoid (4)

Food 4

Chicken lollipop schezwan sauce Net −1

“Chicken lollipop which schezwan sauce - Did not seem to be fresh”
Chicken thai curry( red) Net −1

“Chicken Thai curry( Red) - A big dissapointment as the chicken used was battered and not fresh at all.”
Pecking duck Net −1

“I decided to try the pecking duck ..by far the worst ive ever eaten . The restrautant tried several times with the duck but it was too over cooked.”
Tempura shrimps Net −1

“tempura shrimps - Too much batter.. Not recommending this.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Adjust spice. Ask whether your dish can be customised for spice; one diner had the level changed to match their preference.

Avoid busy times. If timing matters, try visiting outside peak periods: a packed service had backed-up kitchen orders and slow delivery to tables.

Plan the visit

Practical details

SIT Tower - Shop 3

Nadd Hessa - Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai

0 502 963 852

Mon	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Tue	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Wed	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Thu	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Fri	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sat	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sun	12:00 PM – 12:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Allergy concern

One diner who declared an MSG allergy reported being served food with MSG, despite the business describing its food as MSG-free.

Peak-time delays

A packed visit led to backed-up kitchen orders and a long wait, even though the staff remained apologetic.

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The Bottom Line

The Monk is an Indo-Chinese restaurant in Dubai Silicon Oasis that suits family dinners, group meals and casual lunches. The menu has plenty to explore, but the most consistently useful starting points in the reviews are Crispy Chicken Spinach, hot and sour soup, fried rice and steamed chicken dumplings. Portions can be substantial enough for sharing.

The food feedback is generally strong, with reviewers praising bold flavours, fresh preparation and a calm, quiet setting. Vegetarian diners have options, and the kitchen has adjusted spice levels on request. The Crispy Chicken Spinach has maintained a loyal following over several years, while the Pad Thai noodle and Mandarin fish also received specific praise.

There are a few reasons to plan your visit carefully. A packed evening resulted in slow orders and a backed-up kitchen, so off-peak dining may be more comfortable. One diner found the pricing slightly high, and another found the dim sum chewy.

A set-menu customer was also refused packing for unfinished noodles. If you have an MSG allergy, confirm the preparation before ordering: one reviewer reported being served MSG after mentioning the allergy. Overall, the restaurant’s generous portions and group-friendly food make it worth considering, provided you set expectations around busy periods and policies.