Thai restaurants in Dubai
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Lemongrass
If your belly’s longing for the taste of Thailand, take it to Lemongrass’ soothing lime-coloured dining room for brightly flavoured cooking and solicitous service. Pad Thai is presented in an omelette wrapper – a nice touch – and curries have marvellous depth of flavour. If you like spicy, say so; the kitchen is shy with the heat. Good for vegetarians.
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Pai Thai
A boat ride, a waterside table and candlelight are the hallmarks of a romantic night out and this enchanting spot at the Al-Qsar hits on all cylinders. If your date doesn’t make you swoon, then the beautifully crafted Thai dishes should still ensure an unforgettable evening. Or come for Friday brunch (with/without alcohol Dh240/190).
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Thiptara
Thiptara wows with its romantic setting in a lakeside pagoda with front-row views of Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Fountain. The food’s just as impressive, with elegant interpretations of classic Thai dishes, although portions are small and the final bill can be quite steep. The chef grows his own herbs, which perk up such dishes as green-papaya salad and beef in spicy brown sauce with on-the-vine peppercorns. Alas, the interior is too austere (sit on the deck), but the exceptional cooking and the solicitous service by the all-Thai staff make up for it.
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Benjarong
Gold-leafed columns, drop-dead views and a carved wooden ceiling make quiet Benjarong the prettiest Thai restaurant in town, ideal for a tête-à-tête with your paramour. Start with gung hom sabai (deep-fried prawns in egg noodles) or tom yam goong (spicy prawn soup with lime, lemongrass and chilli), then move on to the specialty: coconut curry – red or green – best served with duck and pineapple. For maximum atmosphere, book the tatami-style Ayotoya room and sit on cushions on the floor.
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Blue Elephant
While the Thai village interior (complete with fish-filled lake) is disconcertingly kitsch, the warm Thai welcome and menu removes any lingering doubts that this is the real thing. The Blue Elephant may now be part of a global franchise but refined Thai cuisine is welcome in any city. Go for a Royal Thai Banquet, or just choose your favourites. Book ahead.
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Thai Kitchen
Sample an enormous repertoire of Thai cooking, served tapas-style. Mellow scene, good for nondrinkers.
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Smiling BKK
Locals will kill us for including this indie hole-in-the-wall Thai gem, but it’s too good not to share. The walls of the cheek-by-jowl space are covered with hipster mishmash (think Van Gogh paint-by-numbers postcards), and scratchy rock-and-roll blaring through big speakers (sit outside for quiet conversation). A Thai national cooks your dinner. The food is good, sometimes very good, but what’s even better is the adventure of finding this underground bo-ho hangout. (Hint: look for the moustachioed neon Mona Lisa, just west of the Jumeirah Post Office.)
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