City views
Terrace tables look over Sheikh Zayed Road and the Dubai skyline from the high floor.
Yù & Mì
Al Wasl
In Al Wasl, Yù & Mì is a modern Chinese bar and restaurant in Mandarin Oriental Downtown, pairing Cantonese and Sichuan cooking with sweeping city views. Reviews point to the Peking roast duck and refined dim sum, while the adjoining bar draws attention for its cocktails and dark, Hong Kong-inspired atmosphere.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
110 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Peking duck
The Peking roast duck is repeatedly singled out, with one diner calling it among the best in Dubai.
Dim sum
Reviews highlight refined dim sum, including xiaolongbao filled with crab and broth.
Cocktail bar
Yu Bar has a large cocktail selection, excellent drinks and a dark, cozy old-school Hong Kong feel.
Sichuan flavour
The cold chicken with Sichuan pepper stood out for balanced spice, numbing heat and strong flavour.
Attentive service
Multiple reviews describe service as friendly, knowledgeable and attentive without being intrusive.
What to Eat at Yù & Mì 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 Yù & Mì, 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 Yù & Mì got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Peking roast duck Net +7
“The food was simply outstanding. Every dish was beautifully prepared, but the highlight for us was the Peking roast duck - honestly one of the best we’ve had in town/Dubai.”
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“The food was simply outstanding. Every dish was beautifully prepared, but the highlight for us was the Peking roast duck - honestly one of the best we’ve had in town/Dubai.”June 2026
“The food was good, but it didn’t quite live up to our expectations. We were especially looking forward to the Peking duck experience. We ordered the whole duck and expected it to be carved and served tableside with all the traditional sides so we could enjoy it together. Instead, they first served the skin and some duck slices, then took the rest of the duck away to cook it with sauces before bringing it back as separate dishes. While everything tasted good, it wasn’t the experience we had anticipated.”July 2026
Honorable mentions (21)
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Bone marrow fried rice Net +1
“The food was excellent throughout. The dim sum platter and wagyu beef puffs were beautifully prepared, and the bone marrow fried rice was rich and deeply satisfying.”
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“The food was excellent throughout. The dim sum platter and wagyu beef puffs were beautifully prepared, and the bone marrow fried rice was rich and deeply satisfying.”January 2026
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Charcoal grilled seabass Net +1
“Definitely go for the whole duck and the charcoal grilled seabass, both were amazing.”
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“Definitely go for the whole duck and the charcoal grilled seabass, both were amazing.”January 2026
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Cocktails Net +1
“Been there a couple of times, not only did the cocktails impress me, but the Crispy Duck Salad is also one of my absolute favorite dishes.”
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“Been there a couple of times, not only did the cocktails impress me, but the Crispy Duck Salad is also one of my absolute favorite dishes.”May 2026
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Cold chicken with sichuan pepper Net +1
“The standout dish of the evening, however, was the cold chicken with Sichuan pepper. Packed with flavour, perfectly balanced, and delivering just the right amount of spice and numbing heat, it was easily the highlight of the meal.”
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“The standout dish of the evening, however, was the cold chicken with Sichuan pepper. Packed with flavour, perfectly balanced, and delivering just the right amount of spice and numbing heat, it was easily the highlight of the meal.”June 2026
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Crispy duck salad Net +1
“Been there a couple of times, not only did the cocktails impress me, but the Crispy Duck Salad is also one of my absolute favorite dishes.”
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“Been there a couple of times, not only did the cocktails impress me, but the Crispy Duck Salad is also one of my absolute favorite dishes.”May 2026
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Dim sum platter Net +1
“The food was excellent throughout. The dim sum platter and wagyu beef puffs were beautifully prepared, and the bone marrow fried rice was rich and deeply satisfying.”
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“The food was excellent throughout. The dim sum platter and wagyu beef puffs were beautifully prepared, and the bone marrow fried rice was rich and deeply satisfying.”January 2026
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Duck roll Net +1
“They did not serve me fois gras with the duck roll. I love it, I thought it was inside the roll, but now I see they put it on top.”
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“They did not serve me fois gras with the duck roll. I love it, I thought it was inside the roll, but now I see they put it on top.”July 2026
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Kung pao chicken Net +1
“The duck was good, and the kung pao chicken was even better.”
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“The duck was good, and the kung pao chicken was even better.”May 2026
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Lobster xiao long bao Net +1
“A must on the menu is their lobster xiao long bao with.”
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“A must on the menu is their lobster xiao long bao with.”October 2025
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Mango sago dessert Net +1
“The mango sago dessert was especially memorable. Its presentation, featuring a delicate jelly koi fish, was unlike anything I had seen before.”
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“The mango sago dessert was especially memorable. Its presentation, featuring a delicate jelly koi fish, was unlike anything I had seen before.”January 2026
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Ribs Net +1
“Great service and Yummy food. Try the ribs”
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“Great service and Yummy food. Try the ribs”June 2026
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Roasted duck Net +1
“Xiaolongbao is really delicious, full of crab and broth. This one bite is perfect!🤩 Also roasted duck is a must try, I saw almost every table ordered duck. After eating duck, they will also make the duck meat together with cabbage wraps. So nice!”
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“Xiaolongbao is really delicious, full of crab and broth. This one bite is perfect!🤩 Also roasted duck is a must try, I saw almost every table ordered duck. After eating duck, they will also make the duck meat together with cabbage wraps. So nice!”December 2025
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Short ribs Net +1
“Defenitely to try the sélection of dim sum, the short ribs and the duck experience : it was literally melting in your mouth.”
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“Defenitely to try the sélection of dim sum, the short ribs and the duck experience : it was literally melting in your mouth.”January 2026
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Signature coctail Net +1
“I really like the signature coctail aswell.. love it !!”
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“I really like the signature coctail aswell.. love it !!”January 2026
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Summer restaurant week dinner course Net +1
“I went for summer restaurant week dinner course and it was impeccable.”
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“I went for summer restaurant week dinner course and it was impeccable.”August 2026
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Sweet, sour and spicy prawns Net +1
“And the food absolutely fantastic! Sweet, sour and spicy prawns was perfect fragrant and spicy!”
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“And the food absolutely fantastic! Sweet, sour and spicy prawns was perfect fragrant and spicy!”January 2026
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Tableside duck carving Net +1
“The tableside duck carving is a real highlight.”
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“The tableside duck carving is a real highlight.”December 2025
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Wagyu a5 Net +1
“The Wagyu A5 and Tenderloin was almost like marshmallows. Soft, juicy, bold flavors.”
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“The Wagyu A5 and Tenderloin was almost like marshmallows. Soft, juicy, bold flavors.”January 2026
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Wagyu beef puffs Net +1
“The food was excellent throughout. The dim sum platter and wagyu beef puffs were beautifully prepared, and the bone marrow fried rice was rich and deeply satisfying.”
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“The food was excellent throughout. The dim sum platter and wagyu beef puffs were beautifully prepared, and the bone marrow fried rice was rich and deeply satisfying.”January 2026
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Whole duck Net +1
“Definitely go for the whole duck and the charcoal grilled seabass, both were amazing.”
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“Definitely go for the whole duck and the charcoal grilled seabass, both were amazing.”January 2026
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Xiaolongbao Net +1
“Xiaolongbao is really delicious, full of crab and broth. This one bite is perfect!🤩 Also roasted duck is a must try, I saw almost every table ordered duck. After eating duck, they will also make the duck meat together with cabbage wraps. So nice! Only one suggestion, if the spoon can be deeper, it will be perfect to hold all broth from xiaolongbao.”
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“Xiaolongbao is really delicious, full of crab and broth. This one bite is perfect!🤩 Also roasted duck is a must try, I saw almost every table ordered duck. After eating duck, they will also make the duck meat together with cabbage wraps. So nice! Only one suggestion, if the spoon can be deeper, it will be perfect to hold all broth from xiaolongbao.”December 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Clarify duck. Ask how the whole duck will be served before ordering, as one guest expected tableside carving but received separate preparations.
Choose restaurant. If you are hungry, choose the restaurant rather than the bar, whose food menu was described as limited.
Try terrace. Request a terrace table if the skyline is part of the plan; reviews specifically praise the view from there.
Order ribs. The ribs received a direct recommendation in one review, so they are worth considering alongside the duck.
Check duck roll. If ordering the duck roll, confirm where the foie gras is served: one guest expected it inside but found it on top.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Wasl Tower - Albanny Street Sheikh Zayed Rd
Al Wasl, Dubai
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Duck format
One diner expected whole-duck tableside carving with traditional sides, but the duck was split into separate preparations.
Limited menu
A reviewer found the menu very limited and felt the food lacked distinction beside nearby competitors.
Heavy frying
One repeat visitor found the food a little too deep-fried for their preference.
Fishy dumplings
At the bar, one guest found most of the dim sum too fishy, apart from the wagyu beef option.
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The Bottom Line
Yù & Mì is a modern Chinese restaurant and bar in Al Wasl, inside Mandarin Oriental Downtown. It suits a dinner where the setting matters as much as the plate: high-floor views over Sheikh Zayed Road are a recurring highlight, especially from the terrace. The restaurant also has a dark, Hong Kong-inspired bar area for cocktails.
For food, the Peking duck is the clearest draw, with several diners calling it the standout dish. Dim sum is another strong choice, from crab-filled xiaolongbao to refined dumplings, while the cold chicken with Sichuan pepper offers a more distinctive Sichuan hit. Other specifically praised dishes include kung pao chicken, ribs and bone marrow fried rice.
Service is consistently described as warm, knowledgeable and attentive without becoming intrusive. The atmosphere is elegant and softly lit, making it work for a date, celebration or dinner with friends. The open kitchen and carefully designed details also add interest beyond the dining room.
There are a few caveats. The menu felt limited to one reviewer, and another found the food too deep-fried. If you order the whole duck, clarify the serving style first: one guest expected tableside carving with traditional sides, but received the duck in separate preparations.
The bar menu may also be too limited for a full meal.
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