Braised Beef
The braised beef noodle soup is praised for rich broth, tender beef and fresh, chewy noodles.
Zheng Dong Dandan Noodle
Dubai Mall
At Zheng Dong Dandan Noodle in Dubai Mall, the focus is on spicy, comforting Chinese noodle bowls. Reviews especially point to the braised beef noodle soup and Dan Dan noodles with minced beef, while chicken wontons offer another filling option for a first visit.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
615 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Dan Dan Texture
Dan Dan noodles can deliver silky or al dente noodles with nutty, savoury sauce and seasoned mince.
Chicken Wontons
Spicy chicken wontons arrive in a flavourful broth with chilli crisp oil and can work as a meal by themselves.
Fresh Noodles
Several reviews highlight freshly made or hand-pulled noodles, including firm noodles and impressively long strands.
Filling Bowls
Portions are mixed in size but several diners found the bowls surprisingly filling despite how small they initially looked.
Authentic Flavour
Diners seeking Chinese comfort food describe the dishes as authentic, with Szechuan spice and a distinctive chilli-peanut profile.
What to Eat at Zheng Dong Dandan Noodle 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 Zheng Dong Dandan Noodle, 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 Zheng Dong Dandan Noodle got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Dan dan noodles with minced beef Net +2
“I had the Dan Dan noodles with minced beef—peanuty, savory, and the noodles were perfectly al dente. Would love an option to add more veggies, though (maybe some sprouts).”
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“I had the Dan Dan noodles with minced beef—peanuty, savory, and the noodles were perfectly al dente. Would love an option to add more veggies, though (maybe some sprouts).”July 2025
“Ordered the Dan Dan Noddles with minced Beef. Super extra spicy. It was just Yum.”June 2024
Honorable mentions (16)
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Beef dandan noodle Net +1
“I’m loving your Beef Dandan Noodle and Wanton soup!.. best choice in the menu! But…unfortunately for almost a month now you are out of Wanton soup🥹.. overall all are good.”
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“I’m loving your Beef Dandan Noodle and Wanton soup!.. best choice in the menu! But…unfortunately for almost a month now you are out of Wanton soup🥹.. overall all are good.”October 2024
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Braised beef noodle soup Net +1
“A must is the braised beef noodle soup — really good and worth it for only 38 DHS.”
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“A must is the braised beef noodle soup — really good and worth it for only 38 DHS.”May 2026
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Chicken mince noodles Net +1
“We went to Dubai mall to specially have this legendary authentic Chinese noodles, we as the chicken mince noodles and the dish was served hot and quick, the food was tasty only thing is that the serving size was small perhaps it is meant for someone of small appetite, wish they could increase the size of that serving, else it was perfect”
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“We went to Dubai mall to specially have this legendary authentic Chinese noodles, we as the chicken mince noodles and the dish was served hot and quick, the food was tasty only thing is that the serving size was small perhaps it is meant for someone of small appetite, wish they could increase the size of that serving, else it was perfect”February 2025
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Dan dan noodles with mashed peas Net +1
“1. Dan Dan noodles with mashed peas (AED 36). BEST NOODLES IN TOWN. We ordered extra spicy but it was spice tolerance. Loved the taste, something different than normal noodles.”
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“1. Dan Dan noodles with mashed peas (AED 36). BEST NOODLES IN TOWN. We ordered extra spicy but it was spice tolerance. Loved the taste, something different than normal noodles.”April 2025
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Dan dan noodles with minced meat and mashed peas Net +1
“I had Dan Dan noodles with minced meat and mashed peas. Such a treat, so tasty. Definitely will crave it again. I recommend”
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“I had Dan Dan noodles with minced meat and mashed peas. Such a treat, so tasty. Definitely will crave it again. I recommend”October 2024
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Dandan noodles Net +1
“This is my first time having Dandan noodles and I enjoyed it. I want to come back and try the rest of the menu.”
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“This is my first time having Dandan noodles and I enjoyed it. I want to come back and try the rest of the menu.”March 2025
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Meat dandan noodles Net +1
“Had the meat dandan noodles.Couldn't get a proper pic of the yummy food here but the taste and presentation were amazing.”
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“Had the meat dandan noodles.Couldn't get a proper pic of the yummy food here but the taste and presentation were amazing.”February 2025
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Noodles with braised beef Net +1
“We got Noodles with braised beef and Noodles with minced beef, both perfect.”
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“We got Noodles with braised beef and Noodles with minced beef, both perfect.”September 2025
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Noodles with minced beef Net +1
“We got Noodles with braised beef and Noodles with minced beef, both perfect.”
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“We got Noodles with braised beef and Noodles with minced beef, both perfect.”September 2025
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Spicy and sour glass noodles with beef Net +1
“Ordered spicy and sour glass noodles with beef ! Was delicious and yummy . Will definitely visit again . Paula was good”
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“Ordered spicy and sour glass noodles with beef ! Was delicious and yummy . Will definitely visit again . Paula was good”November 2024
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Spicy braised beef noodles Net +1
“I ordered spicy braised beef noodles. It was good.”
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“I ordered spicy braised beef noodles. It was good.”March 2026
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Spicy chicken wontons Net +1
“Tried the spicy chicken wontons here, they were without a doubt the best I've had. It's a meal by itself as the wontons come submerged in a flavorful broth with chilli crisp oil 🤤”
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“Tried the spicy chicken wontons here, they were without a doubt the best I've had. It's a meal by itself as the wontons come submerged in a flavorful broth with chilli crisp oil 🤤”December 2023
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Spicy soup wontons (+ noodles) Net +1
“Spicy soup wontons (+ noodles) WERE AMAZING. 10/10 would've def try again, I would acc eat it everyday if I could 😍 I haven't stopped thinking about them ever since I had them. (Pro tip: dip them in chilli oil) Atmosphere was alright, overall the place was a solided 8.”
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“Spicy soup wontons (+ noodles) WERE AMAZING. 10/10 would've def try again, I would acc eat it everyday if I could 😍 I haven't stopped thinking about them ever since I had them. (Pro tip: dip them in chilli oil) Atmosphere was alright, overall the place was a solided 8.”November 2025
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Sweet and sour noodles Net +1
“I had the sweet and sour noodles. Yes, it is extremely spicy and yes it is oily but that's the point and what makes it authentic. If you don't like spicy don't eat here. The peanuts had this unique crunch that had a texture similar to corn kernals - awesome. This dish was fantastic and I will come here again to try other dishes like the spicy chicken wonton.”
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“I had the sweet and sour noodles. Yes, it is extremely spicy and yes it is oily but that's the point and what makes it authentic. If you don't like spicy don't eat here. The peanuts had this unique crunch that had a texture similar to corn kernals - awesome. This dish was fantastic and I will come here again to try other dishes like the spicy chicken wonton.”May 2024
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Wanton soup Net +1
“I’m loving your Beef Dandan Noodle and Wanton soup!.. best choice in the menu! But…unfortunately for almost a month now you are out of Wanton soup🥹.. overall all are good.”
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“I’m loving your Beef Dandan Noodle and Wanton soup!.. best choice in the menu! But…unfortunately for almost a month now you are out of Wanton soup🥹.. overall all are good.”October 2024
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Wonton soup Net +1
“The wonton soup includes 15 dumplings and the seasoning of the filling is one of the best I've ever had, beating even high end restaurants.”
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“The wonton soup includes 15 dumplings and the seasoning of the filling is one of the best I've ever had, beating even high end restaurants.”October 2024
What to Avoid (3)
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Spicy and sour noodle Net −1
“to be honest, this is worst spicy and sour noodle I have ever taste , noodles are too soft .and the waiter is very bad attitude also”
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“to be honest, this is worst spicy and sour noodle I have ever taste , noodles are too soft .and the waiter is very bad attitude also”November 2025
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Spicy beef noodle Net −1
“We tried their spicy beef noodle, which was the only dish available during their soft opening apparently. The beef came with bits of fatty tendon, lots of collagen, so I was happy with that. The noodles were hand-pulled and firm. Not chewy though. The broth was way too spicy for us (“normal” spicy they called it). Would like to try their other dishes, will avoid this spicy beef noodle dish in the future.”
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“We tried their spicy beef noodle, which was the only dish available during their soft opening apparently. The beef came with bits of fatty tendon, lots of collagen, so I was happy with that. The noodles were hand-pulled and firm. Not chewy though. The broth was way too spicy for us (“normal” spicy they called it). Would like to try their other dishes, will avoid this spicy beef noodle dish in the future.”September 2023
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Vegetarian dan dan noodles Net −1
“We ordered vegetarian dan dan noodles and it had absolutely no taste or flavour. All we could taste was chilli and it was super spicy even after we requested medium spice and when we went with our concern to the lady who placed our order she was being very mean and rude.”
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“We ordered vegetarian dan dan noodles and it had absolutely no taste or flavour. All we could taste was chilli and it was super spicy even after we requested medium spice and when we went with our concern to the lady who placed our order she was being very mean and rude.”May 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Choose Mild. If you are spice-sensitive, order the braised beef noodles mild and add chilli paste yourself.
Avoid Rush. Visit outside busy weekend periods if possible; waits of 10 minutes or more are reported when the counter is crowded.
Confirm Spice. Clarify your preferred spice level when ordering, since even medium was too hot for one diner.
Try Chilli Oil. For the spicy soup wontons, dipping them in chilli oil is a specific reviewer recommendation.
Check Wontons. Ask whether wonton soup is available before ordering, as one review says it was unavailable for almost a month.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Chinatown-Foodcourt
Burj Khalifa - Dubai Mall, 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
Rude Service
Multiple reviews report rude or dismissive cashier and hostess interactions, including an incorrectly taken order that was not exchanged or refunded.
Spice Mismatch
Spice levels can overshoot expectations: one diner requested medium but tasted mostly chilli and found it extremely hot.
Crowded Weekends
Weekend crowds can mean a wait of 10 minutes or longer, and busy periods have also limited wonton orders.
Inconsistent Texture
One beef noodle bowl arrived with a sauce and texture described as thick and glue-like, while another reviewer found noodles too soft.
Wonton Availability
Wonton soup has reportedly been unavailable for extended periods, and orders were sometimes paused when customer volume was high.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
38 DHS
braised beef noodle soup
“A must is the braised beef noodle soup — really good and worth it for only 38 DHS”Google review · May 2026
AED 36
Dan Dan noodles with mashed peas
“Dan Dan noodles with mashed peas (AED 36)”Google review · April 2025
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The Bottom Line
Zheng Dong Dandan Noodle is a focused Chinese noodle counter in Dubai Mall, particularly appealing if you want spicy, Szechuan-style comfort food rather than a broad restaurant menu. Start with the braised beef noodle soup, Dan Dan noodles with minced beef, or spicy chicken wontons. The beef noodles have been praised for rich broth, tender beef and chewy fresh noodles, while the wontons come in broth with chilli crisp oil and can be filling enough on their own.
Spice is central here, but it is not completely predictable. One diner found medium spice overwhelmingly hot, while another enjoyed the same general heat level; if you are cautious, ask for mild and add chilli paste or oil yourself. The Dan Dan noodles can also vary: reviews describe silky, perfectly al dente bowls, but one beef noodle order had a glue-like texture and another spicy-sour noodle dish was too soft.
Service is the main caution. Several recent reviews describe rude or dismissive ordering interactions and poor handling of mistakes. Weekend crowds can bring waits of 10 minutes or more, and wonton soup has sometimes been unavailable.
Reported prices include AED 32 for Dan Dan noodles and 38 DHS for braised beef noodle soup.