Crispy beef
The signature crispy beef is described as unusually prepared, genuinely Chinese-tasting and difficult to replicate at home.
Yin & Yang Restaurant
Dubai Silicon Oasis
Yin & Yang is a Chinese restaurant in Dubai Silicon Oasis, with reviews also highlighting Italian dishes. Customers come for named favourites such as crispy beef and Bufalino pizza, while the spacious seating suits group meals as well as takeaway orders.
Reputation Score
4.2
★★★★☆
117 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Pizza option
The Bufalino pizza earned praise for its bufalo mozzarella and well-made base, giving Italian-food fans a distinct option.
Sichuan flavour
One reviewer called the Sichuan cuisine the best they had tried, making it a useful direction for diners who enjoy bolder flavours.
Group seating
The medium-sized outlet has spacious seating and can comfortably accommodate groups, according to a dine-in review.
Tofu dish
The Beijing Tofu was described as creamy and melt-in-the-mouth, although the portion was smaller than the non-vegetarian dishes.
Quick delivery
Some customers report fast delivery, including one review that specifically praised the restaurant for getting orders out quickly.
What to Eat at Yin & Yang Restaurant 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 Yin & Yang Restaurant, 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 Yin & Yang Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Beijing tofu Net +1
“Beijing Tofu [AED 27]: This dish brought some of our hopes back as the tofu was really creamy and melts in your mouth. We were told that it was a spicy main but maybe our palates are a bit stronger and we could not find any hint of spice. Nonetheless, it was a good choice!”
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Review excerpts
“Beijing Tofu [AED 27]: This dish brought some of our hopes back as the tofu was really creamy and melts in your mouth. We were told that it was a spicy main but maybe our palates are a bit stronger and we could not find any hint of spice. Nonetheless, it was a good choice!”January 2018
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Bufalino pizza Net +1
“As an Italian I highly recommend the BUFALINO PIZZA! The bufalo mozzarella is truly the best and the base of the pizza is also great!”
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“As an Italian I highly recommend the BUFALINO PIZZA! The bufalo mozzarella is truly the best and the base of the pizza is also great!”November 2018
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Chicken fried rice Net +1
“Amazing good and great value for money, must give it a try. Best place to get authentic Chinese cuisine. A must try is the chicken fried rice and the sweet and sour chicken”
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“Amazing good and great value for money, must give it a try. Best place to get authentic Chinese cuisine. A must try is the chicken fried rice and the sweet and sour chicken”August 2016
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Crispy beef Net +1
“Their signature food for us is their crispy beef, I've been to a lot Chinese restaurants especially back home in the Philippines but none them serves this dish, it's cooked in a head-scratching way because I can't fathom how it's done. It tastes every bit like beef and crispy through and through and yet it doesn't look like any beef I've had.”
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“Their signature food for us is their crispy beef, I've been to a lot Chinese restaurants especially back home in the Philippines but none them serves this dish, it's cooked in a head-scratching way because I can't fathom how it's done. It tastes every bit like beef and crispy through and through and yet it doesn't look like any beef I've had.”November 2016
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Egg fried rice Net +1
“We tried the fried wontons,egg fried rice and Hong Kong chicken. Each of the dishes was extremely tasty.”
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“We tried the fried wontons,egg fried rice and Hong Kong chicken. Each of the dishes was extremely tasty.”July 2018
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Fried wontons Net +1
“We tried the fried wontons,egg fried rice and Hong Kong chicken. Each of the dishes was extremely tasty.”
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“We tried the fried wontons,egg fried rice and Hong Kong chicken. Each of the dishes was extremely tasty.”July 2018
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Hong kong chicken Net +1
“We tried the fried wontons,egg fried rice and Hong Kong chicken. Each of the dishes was extremely tasty.”
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“We tried the fried wontons,egg fried rice and Hong Kong chicken. Each of the dishes was extremely tasty.”July 2018
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Prawn tempura Net +1
“Ordered the special appetizer which had a mix of all the main appetizers, loved the prawn tempura and veg spring rolls.”
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“Ordered the special appetizer which had a mix of all the main appetizers, loved the prawn tempura and veg spring rolls.”January 2018
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Sweet and sour chicken Net +1
“Amazing good and great value for money, must give it a try. Best place to get authentic Chinese cuisine. A must try is the chicken fried rice and the sweet and sour chicken”
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“Amazing good and great value for money, must give it a try. Best place to get authentic Chinese cuisine. A must try is the chicken fried rice and the sweet and sour chicken”August 2016
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Tiramisu Net +1
“Desserts were good too - had the tiramisu.”
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“Desserts were good too - had the tiramisu.”January 2018
Honorable mentions (2)
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Tofu broccoli Net +1
“Nice food. The tofu broccoli is really good 👌”
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“Nice food. The tofu broccoli is really good 👌”November 2018
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Veg spring rolls Net +1
“Ordered the special appetizer which had a mix of all the main appetizers, loved the prawn tempura and veg spring rolls.”
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“Ordered the special appetizer which had a mix of all the main appetizers, loved the prawn tempura and veg spring rolls.”January 2018
What to Avoid (10)
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Beef broccoli Net −1
“Tried the Beef Broccoli, the meat is so hard and chewy like they're using the cheapest quality beef! Never going there again!”
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Critical review excerpts
“Tried the Beef Broccoli, the meat is so hard and chewy like they're using the cheapest quality beef! Never going there again!”December 2018
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Beef chili Net −1
“Beef Chili [AED 36]: Our server had mentioned that the dish was a dry once instead what we got served was a beef manchurian. The dish had too much of soya which made it quite salty and the beef was not prepared well making it hard to eat more than a few bites. We were disappointed, as it did not meet our expectations!”
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Critical review excerpts
“Beef Chili [AED 36]: Our server had mentioned that the dish was a dry once instead what we got served was a beef manchurian. The dish had too much of soya which made it quite salty and the beef was not prepared well making it hard to eat more than a few bites. We were disappointed, as it did not meet our expectations!”January 2018
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Beef manchurian Net −1
“Beef Chili [AED 36]: Our server had mentioned that the dish was a dry once instead what we got served was a beef manchurian. The dish had too much of soya which made it quite salty and the beef was not prepared well making it hard to eat more than a few bites. We were disappointed, as it did not meet our expectations!”
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Critical review excerpts
“Beef Chili [AED 36]: Our server had mentioned that the dish was a dry once instead what we got served was a beef manchurian. The dish had too much of soya which made it quite salty and the beef was not prepared well making it hard to eat more than a few bites. We were disappointed, as it did not meet our expectations!”January 2018
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Chicken hakka noodles Net −1
“Other main course recommendations are chicken hakka noodles (bit oily) and their new addition to the menu - masala rice.”
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“Other main course recommendations are chicken hakka noodles (bit oily) and their new addition to the menu - masala rice.”January 2018
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Chicken soup Net −1
“Firstly, we ordered veg soup and instead chicken soup was sent and that too was nowhere close to a normal manchow soup and dry noodles were pathetic”
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“Firstly, we ordered veg soup and instead chicken soup was sent and that too was nowhere close to a normal manchow soup and dry noodles were pathetic”January 2024
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Dry noodles Net −1
“Firstly, we ordered veg soup and instead chicken soup was sent and that too was nowhere close to a normal manchow soup and dry noodles were pathetic”
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“Firstly, we ordered veg soup and instead chicken soup was sent and that too was nowhere close to a normal manchow soup and dry noodles were pathetic”January 2024
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Lemon mint Net −1
“Lemon Mint [AED 15]: This was a let down because the juice was more of a lemonade then what we ordered for. The lemon was way too overpowering and made it quite a sour deal to finish the drink.”
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“Lemon Mint [AED 15]: This was a let down because the juice was more of a lemonade then what we ordered for. The lemon was way too overpowering and made it quite a sour deal to finish the drink.”January 2018
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Manchow soup Net −1
“Firstly, we ordered veg soup and instead chicken soup was sent and that too was nowhere close to a normal manchow soup and dry noodles were pathetic”
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“Firstly, we ordered veg soup and instead chicken soup was sent and that too was nowhere close to a normal manchow soup and dry noodles were pathetic”January 2024
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Stir fried noodles Net −1
“The stir fried noodles have a smokey smell and taste to it which is quite but not in a good way, it doesn't make sense it has that and it doesn't add anything to its flavor profile, but since it's a tradition for us Filipinos to have one at birthdays, we just had to order one.”
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“The stir fried noodles have a smokey smell and taste to it which is quite but not in a good way, it doesn't make sense it has that and it doesn't add anything to its flavor profile, but since it's a tradition for us Filipinos to have one at birthdays, we just had to order one.”November 2016
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Vegetable hakka noodles Net −1
“Vegetable Hakka Noodles [AED 25]: As we had a vegetarian partner along with us and this was the only option with noodles we opted for it. The dish tasted bland on its own but the chili sauce that was served along made it turn tables and bring out some flavors!”
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“Vegetable Hakka Noodles [AED 25]: As we had a vegetarian partner along with us and this was the only option with noodles we opted for it. The dish tasted bland on its own but the chili sauce that was served along made it turn tables and bring out some flavors!”January 2018
Tips for a Better Visit
Check timing. If ordering delivery, confirm the expected arrival time first; one dated review reported a 75-minute wait.
Check bill. Compare the final charge with the menu before paying, since one customer reported a higher billed price.
Try crispy beef. For a distinctive Chinese dish, consider the crispy beef, which a reviewer identified as the restaurant's signature.
Add sauce. If choosing Vegetable Hakka Noodles, use the chilli sauce served alongside; one review found it brought out the flavour.
Expect spice. Ask about the heat level before ordering beef dishes: one customer found the beef menu too spicy but still tasty.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Binghatti Pearls - Unit no G-04
Nadd Hessa - Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai
| Mon | 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM |
| Tue | 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 11:30 AM – 11:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Delivery delays
Delivery times have been inconsistent, with reviews reporting waits of 75 minutes and one and a half hours.
Order errors
One delivery arrived with chicken soup instead of the requested vegetable soup, alongside disappointing manchow soup and dry noodles.
Price disputes
A customer reported being charged more than the price printed on the menu.
Tough beef
Beef quality was criticised in one review, which found the Beef Broccoli meat hard and chewy.
Mixed noodles
The Vegetable Hakka Noodles were called bland without chilli sauce, while another review found chicken Hakka noodles oily.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 25
Vegetable Hakka Noodles
“Vegetable Hakka Noodles [AED 25]: As we had a vegetarian partner along with us and this was the only option with noodles we opted for it”Google review · January 2018
AED 15
Lemon Mint
“Lemon Mint [AED 15]: This was a let down because the juice was more of a lemonade then what we ordered for”Google review · January 2018
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The Bottom Line
Yin & Yang is a Chinese restaurant in Dubai Silicon Oasis with a broader menu that has also attracted diners looking for Italian food. The clearest reason to consider it is the range of specific dishes customers mention: crispy beef, Beijing Tofu, Chef special prawns and Bufalino pizza all receive attention in the reviews. The spacious seating can accommodate groups, while takeaway and delivery are also common parts of the experience.
The food record is noticeably mixed rather than uniformly reliable. Some diners describe the Sichuan cooking as the best they have had, praise the creamy Beijing Tofu or enjoy dishes such as Hong Kong chicken and egg fried rice. Others found the Vegetable Hakka Noodles bland without chilli sauce, the beef tough, or a meal tasteless.
The Italian side is worth noting too: one Italian reviewer specifically praised the Bufalino pizza's bufalo mozzarella and base. Pricing and delivery deserve a little checking. A dine-in review listed Beef Chili at AED 36, Beijing Tofu at AED 27, Vegetable Hakka Noodles at AED 25 and Lemon Mint at AED 15, but another customer reported being charged above the menu price.
Delivery has ranged from fast to 90-minute waits, so confirm timing and review the bill before settling.