Hawkerboi - The Park JLT

Name: Hawkerboi - The Park JLT
Address: The Park, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +9718003289

Jumeirah Lake Towers

Restaurant Closed 0 800 328 9

Hawkerboi - The Park JLT is an Asian-style hawker restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers, serving bold Southeast Asian-inspired dishes from an open kitchen alongside cocktails, wine and beer. Reviews point especially to the mango sticky rice and prawn drunken noodles, with a lively, design-led setting for dinners and drinks.

Reputation Score

4.8

★★★★★

1,317 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Bold flavours

Dishes such as the duck curry, lamb ribs and crispy sweet-and-spicy aubergine cover a lively range of flavours and textures.

Standout desserts

Mango sticky rice is repeatedly singled out, with warm creamy rice and very ripe mango making it a memorable finish.

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What to Eat at Hawkerboi - The Park JLT

These items at Hawkerboi - The Park JLT got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

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Mango sticky rice Net +9

“But let's talk about the Mango Sticky Rice. I thought I was ordering dessert. What I actually received was a life changing spiritual experience. The mango was so perfectly ripe it tasted like it had been hand delivered by tropical angels. The sticky rice was warm, creamy and ridiculously comforting.”
Prawn drunken noodles Net +3

“I ordered an Empress Negroni, some of the crispy calamari and the prawn drunken noodles. They even had Chang beer! It reminded me of being at a tucked away bar in Bangkok, the vibes and the music match up to the exciting and almost electric flavors of the food. I’d come back for the drunken noodles and cocktails, the fiery peppercorns nicely balanced out with the fruity-fresh drink.”
Pad thai Net +2

“Hawkerboi is genuinely one of the best Thai spots in Dubai, and our visit proved exactly why. The satay beef skewers were a standout, the crispy squid was perfectly done, and the steamed sea bass was beautifully cooked. To top it off, the pad thai was among the best I’ve had anywhere in the city.”

Honorable mentions (46)

Crystal dumplings Net +1

“I love those pad thai and crystal dumplings! The best!”
Apple pie Net +1

“Gyoza starters were delicious, the seabass mains was cooked perfectly and my favourite dessert was the apple pie.”
Banquet 1 Net +1

“We ordered the chef special called banquet 1 and it was MORE than enough for 2 people.”
Beef curry with rice Net +1

“Such a memorable lunch! I dined at Hawkerboi for their business lunch, I had the beef curry with rice and black mushroom salad with prawn crackers. Also had the Mee gorang with roasted duck.. Super delicious”
Beef pot stickers Net +1

“Thai chicken with fried rice and the beef pot stickers were our absolute favorite!”
Beef satay skewers Net +1

“We ordered a Thai beef salad that was absolutely delicious and some beef satay skewers that were super tender and juicy.”
Beef short rib Net +1

“Highly recommend the beef short rib and the mango sticky rice!!”
Beef short rib with paratha Net +1

“Special shoutout to the dumplings, spring rolls and the beef short rib with paratha — both were incredible and definite highlights.”
Black mushroom salad Net +1

“We had the black mushroom salad and fried calamari (both excellent), and the prawns were incredibly fresh.”
Black mushroom salad with prawn crackers Net +1

“Such a memorable lunch! I dined at Hawkerboi for their business lunch, I had the beef curry with rice and black mushroom salad with prawn crackers. Also had the Mee gorang with roasted duck.. Super delicious”
Char kway teow Net +1

“The food was ooh la la! We loved the crystal dumplings, crispy noodle prawn, crispy aubergine, char kway teow, beef skewers, and clay pot rice.”
Charcoal baked clay pot Net +1

“The charcoal baked clay pot was good but could have been better!”
Chicken & sweet basil spring rolls Net +1

“We ate the crystal dumplings, chicken & sweet basil spring rolls, duck gyoza, prawn drunken noodles and mango sticky rice - the crystal dumplings could be skipped / swapped but everything else is a must have!”
Chilli-hot shredded chicken in little gem Net +1

“Beef skewers with a little tableside theatre, chilli-hot shredded chicken in little gem, lamb ribs heavy with cumin, duck curry, prawns in a perfumed broth and a stunning crispy sweet and spicy aubergine were all standouts.”
Clay pot rice Net +1

“The food was ooh la la! We loved the crystal dumplings, crispy noodle prawn, crispy aubergine, char kway teow, beef skewers, and clay pot rice.”
Claypot chicken rice Net +1

“I ordered the stir-fry aubergine, claypot chicken rice, and spring rolls, and honestly, everything was soo yum.”
Crispy aubergine Net +1

“The food was ooh la la! We loved the crystal dumplings, crispy noodle prawn, crispy aubergine, char kway teow, beef skewers, and clay pot rice.”
Crispy noodle prawn Net +1

“The food was ooh la la! We loved the crystal dumplings, crispy noodle prawn, crispy aubergine, char kway teow, beef skewers, and clay pot rice.”
Crispy squid Net +1

“Hawkerboi is genuinely one of the best Thai spots in Dubai, and our visit proved exactly why. The satay beef skewers were a standout, the crispy squid was perfectly done, and the steamed sea bass was beautifully cooked. To top it off, the pad thai was among the best I’ve had anywhere in the city.”
Crispy sweet and spicy aubergine Net +1

“Beef skewers with a little tableside theatre, chilli-hot shredded chicken in little gem, lamb ribs heavy with cumin, duck curry, prawns in a perfumed broth and a stunning crispy sweet and spicy aubergine were all standouts.”
Cucumber salad Net +1

“The cucumber salad was refreshing but quite simple, and one of the potato dishes was a little unexpected in texture, though that may just be down to personal preference or ordering choices.”
Duck curry Net +1

“Beef skewers with a little tableside theatre, chilli-hot shredded chicken in little gem, lamb ribs heavy with cumin, duck curry, prawns in a perfumed broth and a stunning crispy sweet and spicy aubergine were all standouts.”
Duck gyoza Net +1

“We ate the crystal dumplings, chicken & sweet basil spring rolls, duck gyoza, prawn drunken noodles and mango sticky rice - the crystal dumplings could be skipped / swapped but everything else is a must have!”
Egg fried rice Net +1

“Food-wise, some dishes stood out more than others. The prawn chilli pasta was tasty and enjoyable, and the egg fried rice was a generous portion and very satisfying.”
Eggplant appetizer Net +1

“The eggplant appetizer, in particular, is a standout and should not be missed.”
Elegant marumi Net +1

“Then there were the cocktails - genuinely some of the best in Dubai. A smoky, punchy mezcal margarita, an (many) elegant Marumi, a hibiscus number that tasted like the Silk Road in a glass, and a whisky sour that alone is worth the trip back (ask for MJ).”
Fried aubergine Net +1

“The food was lovely (especially the fried aubergine) and the atmosphere was lively yet chilled.”
Gyoza starters Net +1

“Gyoza starters were delicious, the seabass mains was cooked perfectly and my favourite dessert was the apple pie.”
Half a duck Net +1

“We also ordered half a duck, which was really good, though we couldn’t finish it because it was just a lot of food for us.”
Lamb ribs heavy with cumin Net +1

“Beef skewers with a little tableside theatre, chilli-hot shredded chicken in little gem, lamb ribs heavy with cumin, duck curry, prawns in a perfumed broth and a stunning crispy sweet and spicy aubergine were all standouts.”
Mee gorang with roasted duck Net +1

“Such a memorable lunch! I dined at Hawkerboi for their business lunch, I had the beef curry with rice and black mushroom salad with prawn crackers. Also had the Mee gorang with roasted duck.. Super delicious”
Miso banana Net +1

“The desert was to die for! Especially with the miso banana, very nice touch”
Mushroom dumplings Net +1

“The mushroom dumplings are recommended!”
Mushroom laab Net +1

“A very happening place in town! We visited the place as recommended by someone to celebrate our anniversary. It was DJ night so music was loud… another group was celebrating a birthday alongside…food was good, we enjoyed the snacks of mushroom laab, king oyster & the dumplings. Not sure why in a serving there were 3 dumplings & not 4 as it was a sharing plate!”
Pandan old fashion Net +1

“Pandan Old Fashion is a must try!”
Paratha Net +1

“From appetizers and main dish to dessert, who would have thought mango sticky rice and paratha would complement each other? Very nice.”
Pineapple pie Net +1

“Finally, make sure you save space for the desserts! Pineapple pie is definitely highly recommended.. I would start my meal with it when I come back next time.”
Prawn chilli pasta Net +1

“Food-wise, some dishes stood out more than others. The prawn chilli pasta was tasty and enjoyable, and the egg fried rice was a generous portion and very satisfying.”
Prawns in a perfumed broth Net +1

“Beef skewers with a little tableside theatre, chilli-hot shredded chicken in little gem, lamb ribs heavy with cumin, duck curry, prawns in a perfumed broth and a stunning crispy sweet and spicy aubergine were all standouts.”
Satay beef skewers Net +1

“Hawkerboi is genuinely one of the best Thai spots in Dubai, and our visit proved exactly why. The satay beef skewers were a standout, the crispy squid was perfectly done, and the steamed sea bass was beautifully cooked. To top it off, the pad thai was among the best I’ve had anywhere in the city.”
Seabass mains Net +1

“Gyoza starters were delicious, the seabass mains was cooked perfectly and my favourite dessert was the apple pie.”
Steamed sea bass Net +1

“Hawkerboi is genuinely one of the best Thai spots in Dubai, and our visit proved exactly why. The satay beef skewers were a standout, the crispy squid was perfectly done, and the steamed sea bass was beautifully cooked. To top it off, the pad thai was among the best I’ve had anywhere in the city.”
Stir-fry aubergine Net +1

“I ordered the stir-fry aubergine, claypot chicken rice, and spring rolls, and honestly, everything was soo yum.”
Thai beef salad Net +1

“We ordered a Thai beef salad that was absolutely delicious and some beef satay skewers that were super tender and juicy.”
Thai chicken with fried rice Net +1

“Thai chicken with fried rice and the beef pot stickers were our absolute favorite!”
Tiger prawns Net +1

“The tiger prawns were fresh.”

Drinks 2

Smoky, punchy mezcal margarita Net +1

“Then there were the cocktails - genuinely some of the best in Dubai. A smoky, punchy mezcal margarita, an (many) elegant Marumi, a hibiscus number that tasted like the Silk Road in a glass, and a whisky sour that alone is worth the trip back (ask for MJ).”
Whisky sour Net +1

“Then there were the cocktails - genuinely some of the best in Dubai. A smoky, punchy mezcal margarita, an (many) elegant Marumi, a hibiscus number that tasted like the Silk Road in a glass, and a whisky sour that alone is worth the trip back (ask for MJ).”

What to Avoid (2)

Food 2

Papaya salad Net −1

“The papaya salad I personally did not like at all, the shrimps in it were super dry the texture hasn’t good at all, plus extremely spicy for a salad.”
Shrimp lunch Net −1

“The cocktails were top-notch, but the shrimp lunch was a bit disappointing.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Order gradually. For small groups, order one or two portions every 15–20 minutes so the table does not fill up too quickly.

Save room. Leave space for dessert: mango sticky rice is a frequent highlight, while pineapple pie and miso banana also receive praise.

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Practical details

The Park

Al Thanyah Fifth - Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai

0 800 328 9

Mon	12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Tue	12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Wed	12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Thu	12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Fri	12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Sat	12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Sun	12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM

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Common Concerns

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Loud music

Music can overpower conversation, especially on DJ nights; one group changed venues after dinner to continue having drinks.

Small portions

Many appetisers arrive as three pieces, which can be awkward for groups of two or four and may lead to an extra charge for adjustment.

Customer-reported prices

These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.

AED 2,400

dinner for four people

“Service throughout was seamless, the vibe drew a crowd, and at AED 2,400 for four people, it felt like genuinely good value for the quality and experience”

Google review · July 2026

50 AED

Mango Sticky Rice

“The highlight was definitely the mango sticky rice, though I wouldn’t order it separately for 50 AED”

Google review · November 2025

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The Bottom Line

Hawkerboi - The Park JLT serves Asian-style hawker food in Jumeirah Lake Towers, with an open-kitchen setting, cocktails and a lively soundtrack. It suits dinners with friends, date nights and larger celebrations, while the business lunch gives daytime diners a more structured way to try the food. The menu is broad enough for sharing, but order in stages rather than filling the table at once.

Popular choices include the beef satay skewers, pad thai, prawn drunken noodles and crispy aubergine. The mango sticky rice is the dessert most consistently singled out, although pineapple pie and miso banana also appear in positive reviews. Cocktails are another draw, including the mezcal margarita and Empress Negroni.

The atmosphere is stylish and energetic, with neon design, outdoor seating and DJ sets. That energy has a trade-off: several diners found the music too loud for conversation, particularly on DJ nights. Appetisers commonly come as three pieces, so check portions before ordering for a group.

Pricing sits above bargain dining; one party reported AED 2,400 for four people, while another mentioned mango sticky rice at 50 AED. Birthday guests should also confirm whether any surprise dessert carries a charge.