gulou hotpot restaurant

Authentic northern cuisine, the boss is enthusiastic and well-educated. I didn’t eat hot pot this time, I’ll give it a try next time.

Had the best Hong Kong style Dim Sum in Dubai except that there were not too many choices. Love the beef ball, prawn rice sheet, fish congee and pau. Good selection of Chinese tea. Nice atmosphere. Service was not great. I helped myself with some stuff. Waiters are not familiar with Chinese food. Overall I would go back for the food.

The food choices are good enough. The service is good, the server is approachable. However, it was not explained about the add-on of the BBQ charges and the hotpot charges as well as the different prices of the broth. We did not ask for the Twin broth but we asked only for spicy. On our receipt, the broth spicy has an extra charge of AED10-. It never mentioned on the menu that there is an additional charge for the spicy.
The price is good enough 69AED+/pp.
For 69 unlimited bev, unlimited hotpot, and open buffet.
Noodles are cold in the buffet section,
For 4 people the charge reached AED300. The amount doesn't add up but did not argue because it was a special evening.

Crab, shrimp and veges very fresh. Loves the chicken wings, kimchi and fruits are always fresh and sweet. Owner and all the staffs and super friendly, nice ambience.

I like the ambience, the last time I went here they were renovating. The area now is spacious and wide. Besides hotpot (a.k. A shabu-shabu), their fried chicken is also crispy and tender at the same time- truly a must-try. The staff are very attentive to their customer's needs too.

My go-to restaurant since 2020. I have come here more than 100 times. I’ve seen major changes and upgrades done to the place, I can tell the owner want to do something more than just make money. Lovely authentic place to have Beijing hot pot. 10/10 cannot beat the price!

Not worth eating here if you compare with other hotpots the experience ia not satisfying and never again

Unfortunately not good experience, hotpot soup was not tasty. There is no buffet, you need to tell waiter what u need and they bring and you need to keep asking cos they forget. In dubai a lot other tasty hotpot for the same price 59 aed

Awesome people, amazing food, loved it, Zaheen is always smiling and ready to get anything, and thanks loka

Was not impressed with the dish choices.the place did not have a very good vibe.it's ok to try out once.

Staff are too slow. No beef, no crab balls. We ordered and waited for 45 mins then suddenly the staff told us that they will order from the supermarket? !

Superb ambience and value for money restaurant. Staff are friendly especially the owner Ming and hubby. A must to go during your busy stressful work.

Been to this place many times with my friend. It's a perfect place for me to have a hotpot anytime.it's just next to my building. It's a quiet and clean spacious place, & friendly staff, they have fresh vegetables and tasty foods.
I just hope their ATM will fix soon. The last time I was there I have to get cash somewhere. That's not good.

AL BARSHA 1

Big thank you for all staffs there.
All of them were very patient and attentive. It's my first time and defo I am going back there soon.

Excellent and friendly service. Food is fresh prepared by yourself. Love the extra cost in case you waste food! Still a great place to eat Hot Pot

All you can eat hot pot, but you should order which ingredients you do you like it from the menu, but you can repeat it if you like to have more.only self service is drinks, fruits, sauce, and appetiser.

Authentic and delicious Chinese cuisine.
The Sichuan boiled fish (水煮鱼) is savoury and the fish is fresh with a smooth texture.
The appetizers and condiments they provided are all tasty.
Capped off the meal with a satisfying plate of fried Mantou with condensed milk. Will come back again.

Crazy delicious!
Great taste, high quality meats and vegetables!
I have eaten there 2 times in Dubai and for me it was the best food ever and I love good food!
Everything was fresh, high quality food with a lot to choose from.
They had a all you can eat buffet at 59 AED but also a la carte.
Great price and great taste!
The staff was extremely friendly with smile on their faces, always active and in a good mood!

Nice Hotpot Shabu shabu Eat all you can restaurant including soft drinks and fruits.
50 AED/person.
Excellent price vs quality.
Friendly staff.
Opposite LuLu Albarsha. You can never miss it.
Just don’t go with your car as parking space is always packed and the bus stop outside keeps the area busy and crowded.

Excellent experience and the free buffet once you take a hotpot is excellent. Been here thrice and ate till I couldn't anymore.

A very decent place for people who love Hotpot.price is also not bad the only problem is the parking

Nowhere to park the car, can be very challenging especially during peak hours. Not the most hygienic or best presentation. Extra VAT charges on top of advertised price.

I wasn't sure what to expect when we visited but the manager talked us through the process, and when the food arrived it was delicious.great range of meat and vegetables for the hotpot and great value. I'll certainly be back for more.

Friendly service staff, price is good of what they are offering, the quality products are awesome,

This used to be my favourite restaurant, been here at least once a month for the last 2 years. The hot pot was so authentic. Yesterday I went here and I was so disappointed. They have changed the chef and the staff, the quality of food was so poor. The hot pot broth does not taste the same. Clearly they don't know what they are doing. It was such a sad experience. Won't be going there again: (

Good value, great service. I’d stay away from the fish balls, fish and surimi sticks but otherwise, veggies and the rest is nice.
Not the best buffet but in general, for the price you get great value and service.

Affordable prices, nice staff.
I didn't like the taste, it wad so spicy and so unusual, however other guests were enjoying their dinner!

One of worst experience I had in this Restaurant. The Chinese counter staff and waiter are finding the way to charge the customers without any notice and not explaining the terms and conditions. They are not friendly, very rude and disgusting to customers.

Tried the place! Like the healthy meal option! Make your own pot! Unlimited supplies of veg, sides meat etc. Worth a try!

Great food selection on their menu and prices are brilliant and street front store with loads of cars passing through.as a car enthusiast u simply loved the vibe

Honestly this was one of the coolest food experiences. If you haven't tried hotpot dining you have to!
The food was good huge quantities but in order to avoid wasting food if there is something left on your table you're charged for it so order what you can eat!
Prices are really good! Staff were friendly and helpful for our first time there. They explained everything.
Would totally recommend!

Food tastes good and is cheap for a 49aed/person buffet.staff (guys) are nice:) except for the chinese girl who sits in the cashier, unfortunately she is rude! (i hope she is not the owner though)

Very tasty restaurant even compared to restaurants in China. I really enjoyed the free starters that were available. The only tip I would leave is to have a vegetable based soup so vegetarians can take that instead of the beef bone 'clear' soup.
THIS WAG PENG AS FRICK AND I LIKED VERY MUCH IT HAS COOL SWAG.

Clean restaurant, good service, friendly staff. I have been there twice and will be again for sure. Only one point that a bit difficult to find the parking but that not a problem to visit them again. Love it

We came three times, everytime the manager complained we ate much meat and she would lose money? Seems boss changed?

Love that place they have an all you can eat menu for 49 aed per person with some very nice variety of choices.

Extremely rude manager. She walked up to our table and shouted "You're still here? ! I have other customers! ". She could have told us this politely. Food was mediocre, the place was understaffed and the single waiter in the restaurant was so stressed that he kept forgetting our orders.

Located in Al Barsha 1, very close to Lulu Hypermarket
Among the best hotpots in town and dine in as much as you wnat for AED49
The starters were amazing and the dipping sauce are out of the world
I was so into the food and had forgotten to take many pictures

Food: 5/5
Staff: 5/5
Cost & Value: 5/5
Environment: 5/5

Attention! If you don't pay extra money to buy their homemade milktea, the boss will be angry. If you eat too much, they are not so willing to offer extra food. What kind of buffet is this? Service need to be improved.

Taste has been changed. I visited many times almost one or twice a month, but the taste has been changed since this month. I have no idea for cooked foods but hotpot’s ingredients do not fresh anymore. In the case of the Chinese lady in the cashier desk, she never makes a discount for a kid who is taller than 120cm or looks bigger than others. Anyhow she will say some reason why she cannot make a discount for the kid even the kid price is half of an adult.
One more. I felt some ”rainbow milk” taste from the hotpot soup.if they use the rainbow milk to making the hotpot soup, it could not be a healthy hotpot anymore!

Very kind and tastes also good place

If you want to eat Chinese shabu-shabu, i recomend this place. There are lots of ingredients and side dishes. The price is not cheap, but it is not expensive either. I think It is good to visit at once because taste was good, also the staff was friendly too. And there is one more thing I want to say. I left my cell phone. But the staff kept it, so i can find it.   I have really thank about all staff.

It was a great experience great food very cheap price for a great service everyone have to try it

Good stuff. Service great. Clean. Quality. Proper ventilation. Just be ready to wait on wekeends as it tends to get full.

Me and my wife visited the restaurant recently. The place looks exquisite as its very accessible even by bus. Staff were pleasant and accommodating. Menu seems ok but lack variety as we were expecting an array of oriental meals. Its got a lot of customers but I guess they only purchase the single popular/conventional buffet of 49dhs. Sorry but we walked out and ordered somewhere else.

Excellent hot pot restaurant near Lulu Hypermarket. Very cheap compared to the quality of foods and services. The staffs are well trained by the boss. Recommend to visit once time for the hungry stomach.

Whenever im craving a Hotpot this is the best place. All my fav. Ingredients in unlimited. Wow. What more can you ask for.buchi unlimited as well. Most try.

The place is fantastic, awesome food choices and Ms. MING YANG is very accomodating, told her my wife is chinese so definitely hot pot would be on top of my list and honestly the best value for money. My friends and I enjoyed the food Thank you so much for the warm welcome. Greetings from the Filipino community loving chinese cuisine. CHIN

I visited this restaurant for the first time today and they didn't fail to impress me. AED 49 per person for hotpot is an incredible deal which gives wide variety of meats, vegetables and of course the crab meat ball. The no waste of food policy is a very good initiative. Can't wait to come back again! Big ups to the team!

49 Aed for all you can eat. I was surprised and expect to have low quality food. But the fact is.the food were very good. The owner was amazing, she immediately spot out that we were new and didn't know how to manage the hot pot. She helped us and have a small chat with us.it was a pleasure. Also try the Dim sum. I took one platter to try and was really suprised by how good it was.

What a place! 49aed for open buffet is the best deal one can get! Great quality food, friendly staff and clean place.

An amazing experience of 'all-you-can-eat' for just 50 AED per person (though there is no food waste policy). Authentic herb and spice mix and all the produce, meat and condiments are fresh. Staff is very friendly, the place is real clean. Difficult to get a seat or quick service at peak hour but that is fine. Parking around the area is difficult.
I would recommend it to all of those who love to enjoy hot pot. Will definitely go there again.

Had an fantastic Hot Pot experience at this restaurant. For 49 AED you get a wide selection of items for your hot pot. The food tastes great, and the staff is very friendly and helpful. The restaurant is clean and they have quick service. I would definitely recommend this place to others who enjoy the same type of food.

Already been there multiple times with different friends and all loved it. Authentic chinese Hotpot experiance for just AED49. Fast service and amazing staff. Highly recommended, can't wait to visit again:)

Found multiple hairs all in my food. Was not a pleasent experience. After explaining it to the management. I simply wanted to point out the displeasure of having hair in my food and wanted the bill and go.