Think of Thai food and all things wonderful come to the mind- Red curry with succulent pieces of chicken or the aromatic and spicy green Thai curry. Thailand with its beautiful temples and world class massages has managed to carve a niche for itself as one of the top tourist places in the world. It’s no wonder that people go gaga over its cuisine and the variety that it has to offer. Here are some of the best Thai restaurants in Dubai.
Top notch fine dining for Thai cuisine is what Thipatara is all about. The elegant ambience brightens the atmosphere and the meals while being pricey are worth every penny spent. This romantic restaurant serves exquisitely prepared Thai food with an emphasis on sea food. Thiptara essentially means magic on the water. The hotel has a fresco style dining overlooking the Dubai fountain.
Whether you are a seafood lover or a meat lover, the chefs have created exotic and satiating menus to satisfy all tastes. The ambience is casual chic with large tables and modern, dramatic light fittings. Their salads are out of the world. Try their Thai papaya salad which has just the right touch of chilli, freshness, crunch and tanginess from the limes.
Located at the JW Marriot hotel at Sheikh Zayed road, Tong Thai brings to you crisp service and celebrates the amalgamation of traditional Thai street food and Thai classic, which remain insanely popular around the world. It was awarded the best Thai food restaurant in 2017 by BBC good food. The restaurant has special theme nights for couples as well as stags where they serve bar snacks and bespoke cocktails.
As the name suggests, Spice Emporium brings to you all the flavours of Thailand in a fine dining setting. The place boasts of flavoursome curries, salads, satays and dishes that are served family style to make your mouth water and taste buds tingle. They do this with panache by playing host to the unique Bangkok night market where you are taken on a delightful gastronomical journey with live cooking stations. This is accompanied by beautiful and resplendent Thai dance performers that have you riveted while you enjoy a meal.
This is definitely one of the more worthwhile places to have good Thai food. The place gives out a warm and friendly vibe and has a beautiful earthy décor. The soups are spicy and tangy and the curries pack quite a punch. Their rice and noodle dishes are presently big hits. Try their mouth-watering starters of satays with a wholesome soup and fried fish balls. Located in the older part of town the place is just right for residents and tourists who are looking for a good Thai meal within a budget.
Little Bangkok has hit the right chords by serving authentic and traditional Thai food in order to remain as close to its roots. At the same time they have also evolved to encompass modern Thai cuisine staying au fait with the current tastes. The food is simple, bursting with flavour and extremely scrumptious and delectable. It has garnered for itself several awards, them being zomato’s user’s choice award and one of the most liked Thai restaurant in UAE. Try their salmon, steamed to perfection with just a dash of seasoning as a healthier alternative.
Rhong Tiam is quite different from your traditional Thai restaurants. Its philosophy is to serve the best organic and gluten free food. With the wholesome and nutritious dishes, you can definitely hope for a palate cleanse while dining here. If you are worried about satiety, try their tamarind fish, pineapple rice and satays which are succulent and chunky.
The gem of Park Hyatt Dubai, Diera, the place boasts of the best native Thai chefs whose specialities are woks, noodles and grills. Opt for their set menu which has myriad preparations of salads, noodles and clay pot concoctions. Their desserts are to die for especially the sweet sticky rice with mango and their black bean ice cream. Yummy!
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