Skyline views
The 24th-floor setting gives dinner and lunch a striking Dubai skyline, including Burj Khalifa views.
Benjarong
DIFC
Benjarong is a refined Thai restaurant in DIFC, set on the 24th floor of the Dusit Thani. Diners come for authentic dishes such as Pad Thai and mango sticky rice, alongside skyline views, elegant Thai-inspired interiors and attentive service.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
1,845 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Thai flavours
Reviews consistently describe the food as authentic, with balanced sweet, sour, spicy and savoury flavours.
Business lunch
The business lunch is praised for quick service, balanced dishes and portions that work well for meetings.
Elegant interior
Warm wood, Thai-inspired details and a calm, luxurious feel create a polished setting without losing comfort.
Live music
Live instrumental music adds a cultural touch to evening meals rather than leaving the room reliant on decor alone.
Creative presentation
Appetisers can arrive in a distinctive birdcage-style display, with later dishes also carefully plated.
Generous portions
Several diners found the portions satisfying, including one review that considered quantity good for the price point.
Menu guidance
Staff are described as knowledgeable about ingredients and helpful when explaining dishes or making recommendations.
What to Eat at Benjarong 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 Benjarong, 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 Benjarong got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 7
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Pad thai Net +4
“A gorgeous Burj Khalifa view paired with amazing Pad Thai 🙌🏻 The flavours were authentic and so satisfying.”
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“A gorgeous Burj Khalifa view paired with amazing Pad Thai 🙌🏻 The flavours were authentic and so satisfying.”November 2025
“Food are so good especially pad thai, and mango sticky rice.”June 2026
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Chicken satay Net +3
“I highly recommend trying the Chicken Satay and Green Curry with Chicken both were absolutely delicious.”
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“I highly recommend trying the Chicken Satay and Green Curry with Chicken both were absolutely delicious.”August 2025
“The Pad Thai had the perfect combination of sweetness and tang, the Fried Calamari was crispy and light, and the Chicken Satay with its rich peanut sauce was absolutely delicious.”October 2025
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Business lunch Net +2
“I tried Benjarong for the Business Lunch and it was an excellent experience! The atmosphere is elegant and calm, perfect for meetings or a relaxed lunch with colleagues. The food was delicious with a great balance of authentic Thai flavors and beautiful presentation. Service was outstanding, and the staff were very friendly and attentive. I definitely recommend trying their Business Lunch — it’s truly worth it! 👌”
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“I tried Benjarong for the Business Lunch and it was an excellent experience! The atmosphere is elegant and calm, perfect for meetings or a relaxed lunch with colleagues. The food was delicious with a great balance of authentic Thai flavors and beautiful presentation. Service was outstanding, and the staff were very friendly and attentive. I definitely recommend trying their Business Lunch — it’s truly worth it! 👌”September 2025
“I recently visited Benjarong for their Business Lunch and it was such a wonderful experience! The setting is elegant and calm, making it perfect for business meetings or even a relaxed lunch break. The menu offered a great selection, and every dish was full of authentic Thai flavors with beautiful presentation. Portions were just right and very satisfying.”September 2025
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Fried calamari Net +2
“The Pad Thaiwas flavorful and perfectly balanced, the Fried Calamari was crispy and tender, the Chicken Satay was juicy with a rich peanut sauce, and the Peanut Salad** added a refreshing touch to the meal.”
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“The Pad Thaiwas flavorful and perfectly balanced, the Fried Calamari was crispy and tender, the Chicken Satay was juicy with a rich peanut sauce, and the Peanut Salad** added a refreshing touch to the meal.”October 2025
“The Pad Thai had the perfect combination of sweetness and tang, the Fried Calamari was crispy and light, and the Chicken Satay with its rich peanut sauce was absolutely delicious.”October 2025
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Mango sticky rice Net +2
“The food was amazing!! Especially the Mango Sticky Rice 🍚 🥭 very authentic. Makes me miss thiankland even more !!”
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“The food was amazing!! Especially the Mango Sticky Rice 🍚 🥭 very authentic. Makes me miss thiankland even more !!”December 2025
“Food are so good especially pad thai, and mango sticky rice.”June 2026
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Peanut salad Net +2
“The Peanut Salad was refreshing and full of texture.”
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“The Peanut Salad was refreshing and full of texture.”October 2025
“The Pad Thaiwas flavorful and perfectly balanced, the Fried Calamari was crispy and tender, the Chicken Satay was juicy with a rich peanut sauce, and the Peanut Salad** added a refreshing touch to the meal.”October 2025
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Tom yum soup Net +2
“I started my meal with Tom Yum Soup, a hot and sour soup that was bursting with flavor. The balance of spices and tanginess was spot on.”
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“I started my meal with Tom Yum Soup, a hot and sour soup that was bursting with flavor. The balance of spices and tanginess was spot on.”February 2026
“Started with the Tom Yum soup, perfect balance of spicy and sour, and the chicken Pad Thai? Honestly, one of the best I’ve ever had.”September 2025
Honorable mentions (8)
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Cake Net +1
“Dipesh and the rest of the staff were amazing! We celebrated my sister’s birthday and they made her feel special by providing a delicious cake and singing happy birthday. The food was absolutely delicious as well! We will definitely be back. Thank you so much for a great experience!”
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“Dipesh and the rest of the staff were amazing! We celebrated my sister’s birthday and they made her feel special by providing a delicious cake and singing happy birthday. The food was absolutely delicious as well! We will definitely be back. Thank you so much for a great experience!”October 2025
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Chicken green curry Net +1
“I highly recommend trying the Chicken Satay and Green Curry with Chicken both were absolutely delicious.”
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“I highly recommend trying the Chicken Satay and Green Curry with Chicken both were absolutely delicious.”August 2025
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Chicken pad thai Net +1
“Started with the Tom Yum soup, perfect balance of spicy and sour, and the chicken Pad Thai? Honestly, one of the best I’ve ever had.”
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“Started with the Tom Yum soup, perfect balance of spicy and sour, and the chicken Pad Thai? Honestly, one of the best I’ve ever had.”September 2025
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Khao soi Net +1
“Food was amazing! I had the spicy Tomyum soup and the Khao Soi both were really good. After a long day it cured my tiredness. Service was excellent too, special note to Dinesh who was super nice and attentive.”
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“Food was amazing! I had the spicy Tomyum soup and the Khao Soi both were really good. After a long day it cured my tiredness. Service was excellent too, special note to Dinesh who was super nice and attentive.”November 2025
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Spicy tomyum soup Net +1
“Food was amazing! I had the spicy Tomyum soup and the Khao Soi both were really good. After a long day it cured my tiredness. Service was excellent too, special note to Dinesh who was super nice and attentive.”
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“Food was amazing! I had the spicy Tomyum soup and the Khao Soi both were really good. After a long day it cured my tiredness. Service was excellent too, special note to Dinesh who was super nice and attentive.”November 2025
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Sticky rice dessert Net +1
“Their 99 AED three-course offer is excellent value for money and easily one of the best in town(ask for business lunch)The Pad Thai noodles were deliciously balanced, and the sticky rice dessert was a perfect way to end the meal.”
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“Their 99 AED three-course offer is excellent value for money and easily one of the best in town(ask for business lunch)The Pad Thai noodles were deliciously balanced, and the sticky rice dessert was a perfect way to end the meal.”September 2025
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Thai winter set menu Net +1
“Loved their Thai Winter Set Menu. The Food serving was just enough and taste was really good at a good price.”
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“Loved their Thai Winter Set Menu. The Food serving was just enough and taste was really good at a good price.”January 2026
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Winter menu Net +1
“The winter menu deserves a special mention, comforting, bold, and honestly just really, really good.”
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“The winter menu deserves a special mention, comforting, bold, and honestly just really, really good.”January 2026
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Espresso coffee Net +1
“And as an Italian, I have to highlight the espresso coffee, surprisingly good, which is something I rarely find abroad.”
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“And as an Italian, I have to highlight the espresso coffee, surprisingly good, which is something I rarely find abroad.”October 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Ask for lunch. Ask about the business lunch, including the customer-reported 99 AED three-course offer.
Order dessert. Leave room for mango sticky rice; several diners singled it out as an especially authentic finish.
Allow time. If visiting on a Monday evening, allow extra time in case staffing affects the pace of service.
Consider the view. The restaurant’s 24th-floor position makes the skyline a meaningful part of the meal, especially at dinner.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Dusit Thani Dubai - 24th floor - Sheikh Zayed Rd
Trade Center Second - DIFC, Dubai
Common Concerns
Slow Mondays
One Monday evening had fewer staff on duty, and the reviewer warned that service might be slower.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
400 AED
dinner for two with cocktails and desserts
“My husband and I had dinner for two with cocktails and desserts for 400 AED, which I think is an excellent value for Dubai, especially considering the quality of the food and the view”Google review · February 2026
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The Bottom Line
Benjarong is a Thai restaurant in DIFC on the 24th floor of the Dusit Thani, where the food and the setting carry equal weight. You can come for a business lunch, a relaxed dinner or a special celebration, with skyline views that include the Burj Khalifa and a Thai-inspired interior of warm wood, velvet seating and golden details. The menu’s strongest review-backed choices include Pad Thai, mango sticky rice, Tom Yum soup and Khao Soi.
Diners describe the flavours as close to Thailand, with careful sweet-sour-spicy balance, generous portions and polished presentation. The business lunch is repeatedly mentioned for efficient service and meeting-friendly surroundings; one customer reported a 99 AED three-course offer. Service is usually described as warm, attentive and knowledgeable, including helpful explanations of ingredients and recommendations.
There is also live instrumental music on at least some evenings. A minor caution comes from one Monday visit, when fewer staff members reportedly made service slower, so allow more time then. The supplied schedule lists lunch from 12pm to 3pm daily except Saturdays, dinner from 7pm to 11:30pm, and Saturday brunch from 12:30pm to 4pm.