YING KE GE

YING KE GE

Oud Metha

Chinese restaurant Closed 04 229 8743

Ying Ke Ge is a Chinese restaurant in Oud Metha serving authentic Cantonese and Hong Kong-style dishes. Reviews point especially to its crispy duck with pancakes and house-made tofu clay pots, alongside warm service and a polished, comfortable setting.

Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
213 ratings
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The Good Stuff

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Cantonese Flavours

Reviews consistently describe the Cantonese cooking as authentic, with balanced flavours and a clear Hong Kong influence.

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House Tofu

Fresh homemade tofu is served in clay pots, including a seafood version that reviewers found unusually delicate and fresh.

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What to Eat at YING KE GE

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of YING KE GE, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 5

  1. Beef brisket Net +3
    “From the flavorful dim sum to the perfectly fried noodles, tender beef brisket, and crispy fried fish, every dish was a delight.”
  2. Crispy duck Net +3
    “The Crispy Duck is a treat for your pallets! Crispy and sumptous.”
  3. Crispy seafood noodles Net +3
    “Had a crispy seafood noodle however since im allergic to shellfish i made it squid . The quantity was a lot for one person and it was very goood tastewise too! Highly recommended”
  4. Prawn toast Net +3
    “The Prawn Toast was delightfully surprising, the Roasted Duck (not in photo) was super tender while the Squid was tasty, too.”
  5. Sweet & sour chicken Net +3
    “Authentic Cantonese, exceptional service, amazing food. Portion sizes are generous. Ordered Prawn toast, Seabream from the signature dish menu, sweet and sour chicken, crispy seafood noodle, and garlic egg rice.”
Honorable mentions (55)
  1. Cold poached chicken mala Net +2
    “We ordered the Cold Poached Chicken Mala //// a unique blend of Malaysian and Chinese flavors//// The taste was new and tasty with a different depth, although navigating the chicken bones was a bit challenging.”
  2. Crispy duck with pancakes Net +2
    “The food was absolutely delicious, especially the crispy duck with pancake – perfectly cooked with a wonderful crunch, paired beautifully with the soft pancakes.”
  3. Oatmeal prawns Net +2
    “Everything we ordered was exceptional: the tofu clay pot, beef brisket, oatmeal prawns, fried rice, and an amazing off-menu Soya Chicken.”
  4. Sambal tofu Net +2
    “Had a great dining experience here! The sambal tofu is sensational, I love its texture and taste! The steam seabream is also a must-try, it's fresh and delicious. The crispy duck is flavorful and crispy.”
  5. Seafood fried rice Net +2
    “Ordered prawn toast, sweet and sour chicken, seafood fried rice, and mixed seafood. All dishes were delicious and for the price, the portions were good for two people.”
  6. Squid Net +2
    “My personal favourite is the blackpepper beef (not sure the exact name) and the squid. the oatmeal prawn is also yummy.”
  7. Toffee banana with vanilla ice cream Net +2
    “The Toffee Banana with Vanilla Ice Cream was a standout dessert! The outer shell was beautifully crisp … full marks from me. 👍🏻👍🏻 I used to go to Royal China for their apple version, but Ying Ke Ge’s take has completely won me over.”
  8. Baked salmon with cheese sauce Net +1
    “From the kitchen, the Baked Salmon with Cheese Sauce stood out; a surprising fusion of delicate salmon under a velvety cheese blanket, rich without overwhelming the fish.”
  9. Beef brisket claypot Net +1
    “We had the beef brisket claypot, seafood claypot, mixed dumplings, fried rice, and hot & sour soup. Everything was packed with flavor and so well done.”
  10. Braised beef Net +1
    “The braised beef was incredibly tender and rich, clearly slow-cooked to perfection.”
  11. Calamari Net +1
    “The calamari was light, crispy, and not greasy at all.”
  12. Chicken in black bean sauce Net +1
    “Flavourful, authentic Chinese food in Oud Metha! Chicken in black bean sauce , chicken and prawn sui mai with dipping sauces and toffee banana with vanilla ice cream are good choices.”
  13. Crisot oatmeal shrimp Net +1
    “We had the crispy duck with pancakes, steamed chicken & shrimp siu mai, Crisot oatmeal shrimp, crispy noodles, and beef brisket. Honestly, we couldn’t choose which dish was the best because everything was amazing!”
  14. Crispy beef Net +1
    “Food was excellent ! The authenticity of the the Cantonese food reminded me of another gem Lan Kwai Fong that used to be there nearby! Super delicious food and the service was immaculate,manager and his team were extremely friendly and professional. Absolutely worth it. Would highly recommend the Kung pao chicken (one of the most authentic) and crispy beef!”
  15. Crispy cantonese chow mein Net +1
    “The Crispy Cantonese Chow Mein is a classic I grew up eating almost daily during my teenage years. Chef’s version really hit the spot 🤤… it was perfectly crispy (crispy doesn’t even describe it well enough ) and genuinely comforting.”
  16. Crispy chicken Net +1
    “The crispy chicken was perfectly golden and crunchy, packed with flavor in every bite.”
  17. Crispy noodles Net +1
    “We had the crispy duck with pancakes, steamed chicken & shrimp siu mai, Crisot oatmeal shrimp, crispy noodles, and beef brisket. Honestly, we couldn’t choose which dish was the best because everything was amazing!”
  18. Crispy red bean banana chinese crepe Net +1
    “The highlight for us was the Crispy Red Bean Banana Chinese Crepe. A delicate mix of flavours and textures that felt comforting without being over the top.”
  19. Fresh homemade tofu Net +1
    “The only restaurant you can taste fresh homemade tofu in Dubai, delicate and fresh, served in a claypot with seafood, - the Vietnamese beef cubes had a lovely tangy sauce reminiscent of Pai Kut Wong, - accompanied with simple Chinese kale fried with garlic and commonly ordered sweet & sour chicken was nice.”
  20. Fried noodles Net +1
    “From the flavorful dim sum to the perfectly fried noodles, tender beef brisket, and crispy fried fish, every dish was a delight.”
  21. Garlic egg rice Net +1
    “Authentic Cantonese, exceptional service, amazing food. Portion sizes are generous. Ordered Prawn toast, Seabream from the signature dish menu, sweet and sour chicken, crispy seafood noodle, and garlic egg rice.”
  22. Garlic fried rice Net +1
    “The garlic fried rice was delicious, and the Sambal tofu was equally as good. In-house made tofu, it was flavorful and new! Very filling. The morning-glory spinach was also very tasty. (Greens are all grown in Hatta)”
  23. Homemade silk tofu Net +1
    “Their homemade silk tofu was sooo good.”
  24. Homemade toufu Net +1
    “Homemade toufu is perfect.”
  25. Hong kong–style beef brisket cooked in a clay pot Net +1
    “But my personal favorite was the Hong Kong–style beef brisket cooked in a clay pot—the beef was incredibly tender and the flavor was exquisite.”
  26. House-made tofu Net +1
    “This isn’t just food - it’s craftsmanship. From the house-made tofu, which sets an extraordinary standard for purity and texture, to dishes that evoke the timeless comfort of Mumbai’s Lings Pavilion, Ying Ke Ge captures the essence of true Cantonese flavor in a way that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly rare.”
  27. Kung pao chicken Net +1
    “Food was excellent ! The authenticity of the the Cantonese food reminded me of another gem Lan Kwai Fong that used to be there nearby! Super delicious food and the service was immaculate,manager and his team were extremely friendly and professional. Absolutely worth it. Would highly recommend the Kung pao chicken (one of the most authentic) and crispy beef!”
  28. Lamb claybot Net +1
    “Highly recommend the lamb claybot, xo sauce seafood fried rice and seafood tofu bot are the highlight of the night”
  29. Lunch set Net +1
    “We tried their lunch set, and all I can say is we will definitely be coming back. The food was very comforting and delicious.”
  30. Mixed dumplings Net +1
    “We had the beef brisket claypot, seafood claypot, mixed dumplings, fried rice, and hot & sour soup. Everything was packed with flavor and so well done.”
  31. Mongolian beef Net +1
    “The food was very tasty, the beef was very tender and well marinated (we had Mongolian beef) and they make their tofu (we had the seafood tofu clay pot) in-house.”
  32. Morning-glory spinach Net +1
    “The garlic fried rice was delicious, and the Sambal tofu was equally as good. In-house made tofu, it was flavorful and new! Very filling. The morning-glory spinach was also very tasty. (Greens are all grown in Hatta)”
  33. Oysters Net +1
    “We ordered the oysters, and they were very fresh.”
  34. Roasted duck Net +1
    “The Prawn Toast was delightfully surprising, the Roasted Duck (not in photo) was super tender while the Squid was tasty, too.”
  35. Seabream Net +1
    “Authentic Cantonese, exceptional service, amazing food. Portion sizes are generous. Ordered Prawn toast, Seabream from the signature dish menu, sweet and sour chicken, crispy seafood noodle, and garlic egg rice.”
  36. Seafood claypot Net +1
    “We had the beef brisket claypot, seafood claypot, mixed dumplings, fried rice, and hot & sour soup. Everything was packed with flavor and so well done.”
  37. Seafood curry hotpot Net +1
    “The Seafood Curry Hotpot was generous and aromatic, leaning mild but layered with garlic and spice, making it an approachable choice for diners.”
  38. Seafood soup Net +1
    “Seafood soup is delicious.”
  39. Seafood tofu bot Net +1
    “Highly recommend the lamb claybot, xo sauce seafood fried rice and seafood tofu bot are the highlight of the night”
  40. Seafood tofu clay pot Net +1
    “The food was very tasty, the beef was very tender and well marinated (we had Mongolian beef) and they make their tofu (we had the seafood tofu clay pot) in-house.”
  41. Soya chicken Net +1
    “Everything we ordered was exceptional: the tofu clay pot, beef brisket, oatmeal prawns, fried rice, and an amazing off-menu Soya Chicken.”
  42. Spinach with century egg Net +1
    “We ordered the crispy duck, spinach with century egg, steamed fish, and rice tea—all of which were outstanding.”
  43. Steam seabream Net +1
    “Had a great dining experience here! The sambal tofu is sensational, I love its texture and taste! The steam seabream is also a must-try, it's fresh and delicious. The crispy duck is flavorful and crispy.”
  44. Stuffed peppers Net +1
    “The Wok Fried vermicelli and wok fried beef egg noodle felt like home- just simple and honest flavors with beautiful wok hei. Stuffed peppers was superb,”
  45. Tenderloin beef in vietnamese style sauce Net +1
    “The Tenderloin Beef in Vietnamese style sauce was done to perfection. Mouth watering just thinking about it.”
  46. Tofu clay pot Net +1
    “Everything we ordered was exceptional: the tofu clay pot, beef brisket, oatmeal prawns, fried rice, and an amazing off-menu Soya Chicken.”
  47. Vietnamese beef cubes Net +1
    “The only restaurant you can taste fresh homemade tofu in Dubai, delicate and fresh, served in a claypot with seafood, - the Vietnamese beef cubes had a lovely tangy sauce reminiscent of Pai Kut Wong, - accompanied with simple Chinese kale fried with garlic and commonly ordered sweet & sour chicken was nice.”
  48. Wasabe prawn with passion fruit dressing Net +1
    “The Wasabe prawn with Passion fruit dressing was a delicious starter.”
  49. Wok fried beef egg noodle Net +1
    “The Wok Fried vermicelli and wok fried beef egg noodle felt like home- just simple and honest flavors with beautiful wok hei. Stuffed peppers was superb,”
  50. Wok fried vermicelli Net +1
    “The Wok Fried vermicelli and wok fried beef egg noodle felt like home- just simple and honest flavors with beautiful wok hei. Stuffed peppers was superb,”
  51. Wudong seafood beaf noddles Net +1
    “Wudong seafood beaf noddles are so yummy.”
  52. Xo sauce seafood fried rice Net +1
    “Highly recommend the lamb claybot, xo sauce seafood fried rice and seafood tofu bot are the highlight of the night”
  53. Yang chow Net +1
    “The food was exceptionally good! The Yang Chow and Chicken Prawn Siomai reminded me of Chinese food back home.”
  54. Yangzhou fried rice Net +1
    “To round the table, the Yangzhou Fried Rice and Seafood Fried Rice were fragrant, balanced, and satisfying, with clean flavors that paired well with the richer dishes.”
  55. Hot and sour soup Net 0

    Mixed feedback

    “We had the beef brisket claypot, seafood claypot, mixed dumplings, fried rice, and hot & sour soup. Everything was packed with flavor and so well done.”
What to Avoid (2)

Food 2

  1. Mapo tofu Net −1
    “We saw the reviews and thought it would be amazing but sadly the food taste wasn’t good at all. Mapo tofu was lacking the sauce and flavor, hot and sour soup was so sour we couldn’t have it. And spring roll wasn’t nice either.”
  2. Spring roll Net −1
    “We saw the reviews and thought it would be amazing but sadly the food taste wasn’t good at all. Mapo tofu was lacking the sauce and flavor, hot and sour soup was so sour we couldn’t have it. And spring roll wasn’t nice either.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Try Duck. Order the crispy duck with pancakes if you want the dish most clearly praised for its texture and pairing.

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Ask Off-Menu. Ask what is available off-menu: one review specifically enjoyed the Soya Chicken, which was not listed as a standard order.

Plan the visit

Practical details

68P5+2VQ
Oud Metha, Dubai
04 229 8743
Mon12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Tue12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Wed12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Thu12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Fri12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sat12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Sun12:00 PM – 11:00 PM
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Common Concerns

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Food Consistency

One recent visit found the mapo tofu under-sauced, the hot and sour soup excessively sour, and the spring roll disappointing.

Parking Difficulty

Parking may be inconvenient at times, despite another reviewer reporting plenty of spaces opposite the building.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

AED456

10 dishes

“Value-wise, this spot is hard to beat! 👍🏻 The portions are generous: the three of us ordered 10 dishes for just AED456, and left completely satisfied”
Google review · July 2025
DXB
LOCAL

The Bottom Line

Ying Ke Ge is a Cantonese and Hong Kong-style Chinese restaurant in Oud Metha where the menu goes beyond familiar takeout staples. The strongest reasons to visit are the crispy duck with pancakes, seafood tofu clay pot made with house tofu, and crispy Cantonese chow mein. Several reviews describe the flavours as authentic, balanced and comforting.

The portions are generous, making this a good choice for sharing. A two-person group ordered one main, three appetisers and rice and still took food home; another group of three ordered 10 dishes for AED456. Reviews also mention a lunch set and describe the pricing as reasonable for the portion sizes.

The setting is calm, warmly lit and spacious enough for family meals or a business lunch. Service is usually attentive and welcoming, with the chef-owner sometimes visiting tables to ask for feedback. One reviewer did find the attention slightly excessive, and another experienced a wait, so the polished service can occasionally feel over-involved.

Parking deserves a little planning: one review called it difficult, while another found plenty of spaces opposite the building. If you have dietary needs, mention them when ordering; a shellfish allergy was accommodated by switching seafood noodles to squid. There is also an off-menu Soya Chicken worth asking about.

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