Hukama

Modern Chinese in cool and quirky surroundings in The Dubai Mall 29 Reviews

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From Time Out Dubai Eating Out 2009

Hukama’s design is so immaculate it feels like you’re inside an architect’s blueprints. This is thanks in no small part to a sweeping window that shows off one of the city’s most spectacular views of the Burj Dubai.

The Chinese waitresses float along in beautiful silk gowns, but their mystique unfortunately doubles as ignorance when it comes to the menu. Although, not knowing exactly what is on your plate does not deter from the enjoyment, as many of the dishes are delightful.

It’s worth noting, however, that Hukama seems to be adept at fish and meat dishes, but not so skilled with vegetables; chewy and limp being the main complaints. Though it’s not as nuanced as it could be, Hukama fills several of the city’s niches.

For starters, it has the view – and, while there are a few upscale Chinese restaurants that can compete easily on the food front, not many are as reasonably priced. If Hukama can up its standard of fare to match the view, a dinner here would be magic.

By Time Out Dubai staff
Time Out Dubai, 17 March 2009

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Posted by: LMR on 25 Oct ' 09 at 10:54

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? No

Very disappointing meal which was also very expensive. Food was avaerage but nothing special (apart from the wasabi prawns which were delicious).

Posted by: Sayso on 21 Jun ' 09 at 07:57

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? No

Don't let the interior or the view of this restaurant fool you. If you've come for the food then I would advise that you save yourself the agony and a second meal afterwards! As a resident of Dubai , trying new restaurants is a weekly affair. Hakuma was by far one of the worst restaurants I have ever tried. There was zero excitment in all the dishes we ordered. Exotic names for dishes and interesting interior do not translate into good food. Be careful , it's NOT worth the money.

Posted by: h. a. on 31 Mar ' 09 at 21:12

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? No

Entering the restaurant with my father, we were amazed by the interiors; the lighting and arcitechture were stunning.
However understanding the details of what was in the meals was difficult from the menu.
Regarding waiters' and waitresses' uniform, I didn't quite like it; the men looked like they were wearing pyjamas as my father made a joke about it, and the women's dresses were too revealing from the back as they were completely backless.
When it came to the food, I remember not liking what I ordered; the taste and texture were too peculiar. Also, the amount of food served per portion seemed very little compared to its price.
Leaving the restaurant, my father and I politely smiled at the waitresses saying good night, then smiling back at each other as we were in the elevator we knew that we wouldn't be coming here again any time soon.

Posted by: jimb on 27 Mar ' 09 at 13:02

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• Best for: Business lunch
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: lijun on 26 Mar ' 09 at 22:47

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

very good!the best chinese restaurant in UAE!

Posted by: alice 张 on 26 Mar ' 09 at 01:07

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: 徐华荣 on 25 Mar ' 09 at 23:35

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: daiwei on 25 Mar ' 09 at 00:39

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• Best for: Brunch served
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: jacky on 24 Mar ' 09 at 23:30

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: Eric on 24 Mar ' 09 at 23:24

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

hukama delicious food!
hukama more beautiful girl!
I usually patronize hukama!
hukama are warm home!
I love everything here!

Posted by: IRAN on 24 Mar ' 09 at 22:18

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: JACK on 24 Mar ' 09 at 22:16

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• Best for: Business lunch
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

BESTCHINESE RESTAURANT IN TOWN

Posted by: Weiwei Gan on 24 Mar ' 09 at 22:13

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: zhangxianan on 24 Mar ' 09 at 22:11

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: Yu Ning on 24 Mar ' 09 at 22:11

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

the best Chinese Restautant in Dubai I think~

Posted by: fanghao xu on 24 Mar ' 09 at 22:07

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

best food best serves.can be best restaurant in Dubai

Posted by: huang bo on 24 Mar ' 09 at 21:55

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Posted by: Levanna on 24 Mar ' 09 at 21:49

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

good food and service

Posted by: Samantha on 24 Mar ' 09 at 21:46

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

everything is good

Posted by: Sulei Yin on 24 Mar ' 09 at 21:45

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

I like the Chinese food,and the Hukama is my best choice.

Posted by: Ellie on 24 Mar ' 09 at 21:42

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

good food .good service

Posted by: summer on 24 Mar ' 09 at 21:39

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

I like it .very good viewand food.excellent service

Posted by: Dongliang Wang on 24 Mar ' 09 at 21:22

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• Best for: Family friendly
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

food and service is very good

Posted by: chen xi juan on 24 Mar ' 09 at 21:10

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

I love the food and service in Hukama restaurant ,the food is very tasty and in excellent presentation ,the staff are very friendly and attentive ,will come back .

Posted by: Kayla Kay on 23 Mar ' 09 at 07:31

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

The interior design of the restaurant is amazing. Love it!

Posted by: Ernesto Holbox on 23 Mar ' 09 at 06:30

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

Very good restaurant.

Posted by: Gonzalo Rodriguez on 23 Mar ' 09 at 06:28

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• Best for: Romantic
• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

I love Chinese food and Hukama is the best in town. It is pricey but it is worthy

Posted by: jim on 21 Mar ' 09 at 14:03

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? No

Posted by: Laura Pinto on 20 Mar ' 09 at 15:33

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• Would you go back to this restaurant? Yes

I love Hukama restaurant!! The best Chinese restaurant in Dubai!!

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