Authentic Rice
The chicken rice closely matches Singaporean versions, with fragrant ginger rice, sauces and comforting soup.
Tong Fong Fatt Dubai
Al Barsha
Tong Fong Fatt Dubai is a casual Singaporean restaurant in Al Barsha, centred on Hainanese chicken rice. Reviews especially point to its tender steamed or roasted chicken, fragrant ginger rice, crispy wantons and comforting soup.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
279 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Tender Chicken
Steamed and roasted Hainanese chicken are repeatedly described as juicy, tender and flavorful.
Crispy Wantons
Fried wantons are praised for their crisp texture, with the calamansi version called addictive.
Helpful Recovery
One manager replaced a disappointing dish with roasted chicken and Hainanese rice after hearing the customer’s concern.
Parking Space
Several reviews mention ample or plentiful parking around the restaurant.
Casual Setting
The large, simple space includes an upper deck and Singapore-themed artwork that adds local character.
Tips for a Better Visit
Order Chicken. Choose chicken rice for faster service; a review found an extra wanton mee order delayed the meal.
Mix Sauces. Mix the ginger, chilli and dark soy into the rice and meat for a fuller bite.
Try Downstairs. Consider sitting downstairs, which one diner found quicker during a quiet visit.
Plan Ahead. Allow extra time at quieter periods too, as several diners reported unexpectedly slow service.
Bring Appetite. Portions can be modest, so keep the small serving sizes in mind when ordering.
Plan the visit
Practical details
456Q+QX3 Emirates Souq - Tong Fong Fatt Restaurant - 4 Al Barsha 1
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Long Waits
Service can be slow: one customer waited 35 minutes, while another waited 15 minutes for a menu in a nearly empty restaurant.
Small Portions
Multiple diners felt the portions were small, despite generally finding the food good value.
Uneven Dishes
Hokkien Mee was called bland, while another review found it and several other dishes below expectations.
Crab Substitute
The Crab Fried Rice lacked wok hei and umami, and used imitation crab meat instead of real crab.
Low AC
One diner found the restaurant slightly uncomfortable because the air conditioning was low.
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The Bottom Line
Tong Fong Fatt Dubai is a casual Singaporean restaurant in Al Barsha for straightforward hawker-style comfort food. The main draw is Hainanese chicken rice: diners describe the chicken as tender and juicy, the ginger-scented rice as good enough to eat alone, and the accompanying chilli, sauces and soup as important parts of the dish. Both steamed and roasted versions get strong praise, with roasted chicken often singled out.
There is more to try if you are sharing. Reviews mention crispy fried wantons, Calamansi Fried Wanton, Chicken Curry Rice, char siew, wonton noodles and stir-fried vegetables. The calamari and prawn pad thai have also landed well, although Hokkien Mee and Crab Fried Rice received more mixed feedback.
One Crab Fried Rice reviewer was disappointed by the lack of wok hei and the use of imitation crab. The setting is simple and casual, with a large upper deck, Singapore-themed artwork and plenty of parking reported nearby. Portions are sometimes described as small, so hungry diners may want to order accordingly.
Service is friendly in many reviews, but waiting times are inconsistent: one guest waited 35 minutes, and another waited 15 minutes for a menu. Chicken rice and downstairs seating may be the safer choices when speed matters.
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