Authentic Cantonese
Reviewers compare the food with Hong Kong cooking and praise its southern Chinese character.
赢记粤府-Ying Ji Yue Fu
International City
Ying Ji Yue Fu is a Chinese restaurant in International City known for authentic Cantonese and Sichuan cooking. Reviews make the dim sum brunch and roast duck the clearest reasons to make the drive, with private dining rooms and attentive service adding to the appeal.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
101 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Dim Sum
The dim sum is repeatedly praised, including Xiao Long Bao, siu mai and prawn cheung fun.
Roast Duck
Roast duck is a standout for several diners, with one regular calling it excellent.
Private Rooms
Private dining rooms include a lazy Susan, making them useful for group meals.
Helpful Service
Staff are described as attentive and professional, including patiently explaining menu choices.
Tea Included
The brunch offer included unlimited Chinese tea, a useful extra for a leisurely dim sum meal.
Street Parking
One brunch reviewer reported free street parking in the area.
What to Eat at 赢记粤府-Ying Ji Yue Fu 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 赢记粤府-Ying Ji Yue Fu, 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 赢记粤府-Ying Ji Yue Fu got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Roast duck Net +4
“We have tried a variety of dishes and have never been disappointed (roast duck is excellent here).”
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“We have tried a variety of dishes and have never been disappointed (roast duck is excellent here).”January 2023
“Good roast duck! It’s a bit pricier than other chinese restaurants in the area, but the ambience and cozy setup makes the price worth it!”March 2023
Honorable mentions (12)
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Chicken & shrimp siu mai Net +1
“I didn’t rate the duck or chicken as it was too chewy but the dim sum was very good. My favorites included their Xiao Long Bao, Chicken & Shrimp Siu Mai and the prawn chueng fun.”
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“I didn’t rate the duck or chicken as it was too chewy but the dim sum was very good. My favorites included their Xiao Long Bao, Chicken & Shrimp Siu Mai and the prawn chueng fun.”January 2023
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Fried rice noodles with vegetables Net +1
“Ordered roast duck, mapo tofu, shrimp and chicken dumpling, hakaw, shrimp hofan roll and fried rice noodles with vegetables. It was all delicious!”
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“Ordered roast duck, mapo tofu, shrimp and chicken dumpling, hakaw, shrimp hofan roll and fried rice noodles with vegetables. It was all delicious!”July 2023
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Hakaw Net +1
“Ordered roast duck, mapo tofu, shrimp and chicken dumpling, hakaw, shrimp hofan roll and fried rice noodles with vegetables. It was all delicious!”
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“Ordered roast duck, mapo tofu, shrimp and chicken dumpling, hakaw, shrimp hofan roll and fried rice noodles with vegetables. It was all delicious!”July 2023
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Mapo tofu Net +1
“Ordered roast duck, mapo tofu, shrimp and chicken dumpling, hakaw, shrimp hofan roll and fried rice noodles with vegetables. It was all delicious!”
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“Ordered roast duck, mapo tofu, shrimp and chicken dumpling, hakaw, shrimp hofan roll and fried rice noodles with vegetables. It was all delicious!”July 2023
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Pineapple bread Net +1
“Such a hidden gem. Their dimsums are so good + the pineapple bread which was recommended by the nice waitress was amazing. Wish I ordered more of that.”
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“Such a hidden gem. Their dimsums are so good + the pineapple bread which was recommended by the nice waitress was amazing. Wish I ordered more of that.”April 2023
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Prawn chueng fun Net +1
“I didn’t rate the duck or chicken as it was too chewy but the dim sum was very good. My favorites included their Xiao Long Bao, Chicken & Shrimp Siu Mai and the prawn chueng fun.”
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“I didn’t rate the duck or chicken as it was too chewy but the dim sum was very good. My favorites included their Xiao Long Bao, Chicken & Shrimp Siu Mai and the prawn chueng fun.”January 2023
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Shrimp and chicken dumpling Net +1
“Ordered roast duck, mapo tofu, shrimp and chicken dumpling, hakaw, shrimp hofan roll and fried rice noodles with vegetables. It was all delicious!”
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“Ordered roast duck, mapo tofu, shrimp and chicken dumpling, hakaw, shrimp hofan roll and fried rice noodles with vegetables. It was all delicious!”July 2023
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Shrimp hofan roll Net +1
“Ordered roast duck, mapo tofu, shrimp and chicken dumpling, hakaw, shrimp hofan roll and fried rice noodles with vegetables. It was all delicious!”
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“Ordered roast duck, mapo tofu, shrimp and chicken dumpling, hakaw, shrimp hofan roll and fried rice noodles with vegetables. It was all delicious!”July 2023
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Steamed short ribs Net +1
“The roast duck, steamed short ribs and stir fried beef noodles comes highly recommended!”
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“The roast duck, steamed short ribs and stir fried beef noodles comes highly recommended!”June 2023
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Stir fried beef noodles Net +1
“The roast duck, steamed short ribs and stir fried beef noodles comes highly recommended!”
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“The roast duck, steamed short ribs and stir fried beef noodles comes highly recommended!”June 2023
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Water boiled beef sichuan style Net +1
“Great food and staff was very attentive. We will definitely return for the duck. I had the water boiled beef Sichuan style (which is one of my favourite) and in this restaurant was really good. Definitely recommend!”
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“Great food and staff was very attentive. We will definitely return for the duck. I had the water boiled beef Sichuan style (which is one of my favourite) and in this restaurant was really good. Definitely recommend!”January 2024
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Xiao long bao Net +1
“I didn’t rate the duck or chicken as it was too chewy but the dim sum was very good. My favorites included their Xiao Long Bao, Chicken & Shrimp Siu Mai and the prawn chueng fun.”
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“I didn’t rate the duck or chicken as it was too chewy but the dim sum was very good. My favorites included their Xiao Long Bao, Chicken & Shrimp Siu Mai and the prawn chueng fun.”January 2023
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Tangerine peel pu-erh tea Net +1
“Their tangerine peel pu-erh tea is amazing as it was not too bitter for me.”
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“Their tangerine peel pu-erh tea is amazing as it was not too bitter for me.”July 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Book Brunch. Reserve unlimited dim sum at least an hour ahead through WhatsApp or WeChat.
Ask Availability. Check which dishes are available before ordering, as birds nest soup and steamed custard buns were unavailable for one guest.
Large Groups. Book ahead for a large party, especially if you want a private room with a lazy Susan.
Try Tea. If you prefer less bitterness, ask about the tangerine peel pu-erh tea.
Allow Flexibility. Expect service conditions to vary: one repeat visitor reported air conditioning being very cold or switched off.
Plan the visit
Practical details
China C9 - International CityChina Cluster
Dubai International City - China Cluster, Dubai
Common Concerns
Availability
Several visits were affected by dishes being unavailable, including familiar dim sum favourites.
Room Temperature
The dining room has been described as either freezing cold, stuffy or lacking air conditioning.
Menu Changes
A repeat visitor noticed a reduction in the number of menu items over time.
Chewy Meats
One brunch guest found the duck and chicken too chewy, despite enjoying the dim sum.
Limited Vegetarian
Vegetarian diners may find the selection limited.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
aed 90 pp
unlimited dimsum
“We did dimsum brunch which was unlimited dimsum for aed 90 pp”Google review · December 2022
128AED per person
unlimited servings
“Visited yesterday for their brunch which is reasonably priced at 128AED per person for unlimited servings”Google review · January 2023
aed 120+
The unlimited
“The unlimited cost per person as of now is aed 120+”Google review · March 2023
DXB
LOCAL
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The Bottom Line
Ying Ji Yue Fu is a Cantonese-focused Chinese restaurant in International City, with Sichuan dishes on the menu too. The main draw is dim sum: diners mention Xiao Long Bao, Chicken & Shrimp Siu Mai and prawn cheung fun, while roast duck is another recurring favourite. The food’s southern Chinese character is strong enough that one reviewer compared it to Hong Kong cooking.
The dim sum brunch is useful for groups or hungry diners because it comes with unlimited servings and, in one review, unlimited Chinese tea. Private dining rooms have a lazy Susan, and one guest found the room comfortable for a group meal. Free street parking was also reported in the area.
There are a few practical caveats. Multiple reviews mention dishes being unavailable, including birds nest soup and steamed custard buns, so check before settling on a particular order. Vegetarian choice is limited.
Room comfort has also been inconsistent, with reports ranging from freezing cold to stuffy, while one brunch guest found the duck and chicken chewy. Reserve ahead for brunch—one reviewer specifically advised using WhatsApp or WeChat at least an hour before arrival, and booking in advance for larger groups.