Burmese cooking
Reviewers with Myanmar connections describe the Burmese dishes as authentic and reminiscent of home.
Innlay Asia
Jumeirah Lake Towers
In Jumeirah Lake Towers, Innlay Asia is a Southeast Asian restaurant with a particularly strong Burmese identity, alongside Thai, Malaysian and Indonesian dishes. Reviewers return for Laphet Thoke tea-leaf salad and Burmese coconut noodle soup, with friendly service and lakeside seating adding to the appeal.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
374 ratings
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The Good Stuff
Distinctive dishes
The vegan Burmese coconut noodle soup uses tofu, vegetables and coconut broth for a less-common plant-based option.
Warm service
Reviews repeatedly mention attentive, polite and welcoming service, including fast help with the menu.
Lakeside seating
The restaurant has outdoor seating with views over the JLT lake, especially appealing in the evening.
Good value
Several diners describe the food as affordable, with generous portions and flavours that are not overly oily or salty.
Large menu
The menu spans Burmese, Thai, Malaysian, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Chinese and Singaporean dishes, with vegetarian choices too.
What to Eat at Innlay Asia 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 Innlay Asia, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Innlay Asia, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Tea leaf salad (laphet thoke) Net +4
“The tea leaf salad (Laphet Thoke) was also outstanding. It was fresh, delicious, and perfectly balanced with great texture and flavor. It reminded me of the authentic taste of home.”
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“The tea leaf salad (Laphet Thoke) was also outstanding. It was fresh, delicious, and perfectly balanced with great texture and flavor. It reminded me of the authentic taste of home.”June 2026
“The flavors were nostalgic, especially the green tea leaf salad, which brought back memories of traditional Myanma diners.”November 2024
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Thai green curry Net +3
“Finally, the Thai green curry was very good and so flavorful.”
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“Finally, the Thai green curry was very good and so flavorful.”April 2026
“Our favorite was the Thai green curry. It has all the right flavors and was consistently good on many occasions.”June 2022
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Kimchi fried rice Net +2
“Kimchi fried rice was really good.”
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“Kimchi fried rice was really good.”June 2022
“Second, the kimchi fried rice was very good as it was spicy and yummy for spice lovers.”April 2026
Honorable mentions (25)
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Authentic myanmar styled khauk swel Net +1
“I come here a lot for the best Burmese food in Dubai, particularly the Authentic Myanmar Styled Khauk Swel!”
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“I come here a lot for the best Burmese food in Dubai, particularly the Authentic Myanmar Styled Khauk Swel!”June 2022
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Beef khowsey Net +1
“Had the beef khowsey and Green curry and really enjoyed the flavors a good change of pace from the regular high street restaurants in Dubai.”
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“Had the beef khowsey and Green curry and really enjoyed the flavors a good change of pace from the regular high street restaurants in Dubai.”December 2021
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Burmese style khauk swel soup Net +1
“I also had Burmese Style Khauk Swel Soup, which was a chicken noodle stew cooked in coconut milk. The chicken was tender and juicy, the noodles were soft and delicious. The staff said it was supposed to be spicy, but it wasn't at all. The coconut milk overpowered all the other flavours. But I enjoyed this dish much more than the duck.”
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“I also had Burmese Style Khauk Swel Soup, which was a chicken noodle stew cooked in coconut milk. The chicken was tender and juicy, the noodles were soft and delicious. The staff said it was supposed to be spicy, but it wasn't at all. The coconut milk overpowered all the other flavours. But I enjoyed this dish much more than the duck.”October 2023
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Char kway teow with beef Net +1
“The Char Kway Teow with Beef, Tofu with veggies in Black Bean Sauce and Prawn Pad Thai were fantastic. Not too oily, not too salty, just right in taste and as well as on your pockets!”
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“The Char Kway Teow with Beef, Tofu with veggies in Black Bean Sauce and Prawn Pad Thai were fantastic. Not too oily, not too salty, just right in taste and as well as on your pockets!”August 2023
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Char kwe tiau Net +1
“Other menu we tried: char kwe tiau, crispy beef, and thai green curry were also good.”
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“Other menu we tried: char kwe tiau, crispy beef, and thai green curry were also good.”February 2026
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Chicken fried rice Net +1
“First, the chicken fried rice was extraordinary the rice was so flavorful and so aromatic.”
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“First, the chicken fried rice was extraordinary the rice was so flavorful and so aromatic.”April 2026
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Chicken satay Net +1
“Fifth, the chicken satay was like the one I had tasted in Singapore, it was very yummy.”
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“Fifth, the chicken satay was like the one I had tasted in Singapore, it was very yummy.”April 2026
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Crispy beef Net +1
“Other menu we tried: char kwe tiau, crispy beef, and thai green curry were also good.”
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“Other menu we tried: char kwe tiau, crispy beef, and thai green curry were also good.”February 2026
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Curry beef Net +1
“The dishes in this restaurant are really delicious and stimulate your taste buds. You can eat a lot, such as tea leaves salad , curry beef, and Rakhine-style fish cake salad is really nice to have with rice.”
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“The dishes in this restaurant are really delicious and stimulate your taste buds. You can eat a lot, such as tea leaves salad , curry beef, and Rakhine-style fish cake salad is really nice to have with rice.”September 2024
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Dynamite shrimp Net +1
“Their food is all tasty😋 most especially the dynamite shrimp.”
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“Their food is all tasty😋 most especially the dynamite shrimp.”November 2024
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Green curry Net +1
“Had the beef khowsey and Green curry and really enjoyed the flavors a good change of pace from the regular high street restaurants in Dubai.”
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“Had the beef khowsey and Green curry and really enjoyed the flavors a good change of pace from the regular high street restaurants in Dubai.”December 2021
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Khaousay Net +1
“The food is great and economically priced. The service is excellent- khaousay is the best”
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“The food is great and economically priced. The service is excellent- khaousay is the best”August 2025
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Kyay ohe si chet Net +1
“The one we ordered kyay ohe si chet is really tasty with clear savory broth. Very recommended to try this menu.”
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“The one we ordered kyay ohe si chet is really tasty with clear savory broth. Very recommended to try this menu.”February 2026
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Laksa Net +1
“Third, The laksa was amazing it carried that perfect amount of umami and it carried a seafood taste.”
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“Third, The laksa was amazing it carried that perfect amount of umami and it carried a seafood taste.”April 2026
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Mee goreng Net +1
“We ordered the Mee goreng which tasted authentic to what I ate in Indonesia. Perfect balance in spices!”
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“We ordered the Mee goreng which tasted authentic to what I ate in Indonesia. Perfect balance in spices!”May 2026
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Mom su's homemade curry Net +1
“My favourite dish has to be the Mom Su's homemade curry, it was so simple yet tasty, truly tasted homade.”
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“My favourite dish has to be the Mom Su's homemade curry, it was so simple yet tasty, truly tasted homade.”October 2025
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Prawn pad thai Net +1
“The Char Kway Teow with Beef, Tofu with veggies in Black Bean Sauce and Prawn Pad Thai were fantastic. Not too oily, not too salty, just right in taste and as well as on your pockets!”
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“The Char Kway Teow with Beef, Tofu with veggies in Black Bean Sauce and Prawn Pad Thai were fantastic. Not too oily, not too salty, just right in taste and as well as on your pockets!”August 2023
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Rakhine-style fish cake salad Net +1
“You can eat a lot, such as tea leaves salad , curry beef, and Rakhine-style fish cake salad is really nice to have with rice.”
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“You can eat a lot, such as tea leaves salad , curry beef, and Rakhine-style fish cake salad is really nice to have with rice.”September 2024
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Ramen Net +1
“He suggested me to have Ramen and i totally loved it. 🤩”
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“He suggested me to have Ramen and i totally loved it. 🤩”February 2026
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Seafood nasi goreng Net +1
“Good food. I got the seafood nasi goreng which was pretty tasty. Good value for money, and I couldn’t get over the Asian music in the background. The food was too much though and couldn’t finish it.”
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“Good food. I got the seafood nasi goreng which was pretty tasty. Good value for money, and I couldn’t get over the Asian music in the background. The food was too much though and couldn’t finish it.”July 2019
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Snow chicken Net +1
“Fourth, The snow chicken blew my mind it was very amazing and delicious.”
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“Fourth, The snow chicken blew my mind it was very amazing and delicious.”April 2026
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Spicy sambal kangkong Net +1
“The spicy sambal kangkong was better and had a homemade taste.”
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“The spicy sambal kangkong was better and had a homemade taste.”February 2025
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Tofu with veggies in black bean sauce Net +1
“The Char Kway Teow with Beef, Tofu with veggies in Black Bean Sauce and Prawn Pad Thai were fantastic. Not too oily, not too salty, just right in taste and as well as on your pockets!”
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“The Char Kway Teow with Beef, Tofu with veggies in Black Bean Sauce and Prawn Pad Thai were fantastic. Not too oily, not too salty, just right in taste and as well as on your pockets!”August 2023
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Tomyum soup Net +1
“Today I accidentally found an innalay asia restaurant I tried tomyum soup and it tasted very good from so many tomyum soups that I tried in dubai. this restaurant is very clean suitable for relaxing I also got a very friendly service from a waiter his name is Mr. Nyi Zay Min thankyou Mr.Nyi Zay Min for your hospitality”
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“Today I accidentally found an innalay asia restaurant I tried tomyum soup and it tasted very good from so many tomyum soups that I tried in dubai. this restaurant is very clean suitable for relaxing I also got a very friendly service from a waiter his name is Mr. Nyi Zay Min thankyou Mr.Nyi Zay Min for your hospitality”June 2026
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Tom yum fried rice Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Tom yum fried rice was mediocre.”
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What to Avoid (3)
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Crispy duck with hoisin sauce Net −1
“I ordered Crispy Duck with Hoisin Sauce and it was okay. The duck was dry, chewy, and bland. Not what I had in mind when I think about crispy. It was also cold so I'm sure they didn't make it fresh on the spot.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered Crispy Duck with Hoisin Sauce and it was okay. The duck was dry, chewy, and bland. Not what I had in mind when I think about crispy. It was also cold so I'm sure they didn't make it fresh on the spot.”October 2023
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Pad thai Net −1
“i would say no, first of all, food quality is terrible. thats is NOT pad thai, pls it didnt even taste good.”
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“i would say no, first of all, food quality is terrible. thats is NOT pad thai, pls it didnt even taste good.”February 2026
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Prawn tomyam soup Net −1
“The prawn Tomyam soup was not authentic; it lacked the lemongrass and Thai spice flavour and was basically just sour.”
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“The prawn Tomyam soup was not authentic; it lacked the lemongrass and Thai spice flavour and was basically just sour.”February 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Start Burmese. If you are new, begin with Burmese dishes such as tea-leaf salad or khauk swel; reviewers often found this the strongest area.
Ask questions. Ask staff to explain unfamiliar dishes before ordering; a review says they take time to help you explore the menu.
Try late. A Thursday visit around 10pm had no wait, so late evening may be useful if you want to avoid a queue.
Request adjustments. If you have dietary preferences, ask about customisation: one group received a meal adjusted to be low in fat and sugar.
Ask descriptions. Request dish descriptions before ordering if you need visual guidance, as one diner found there were no menu pictures.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Cluster F
Al Thanyah Fifth - Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Mixed Pad Thai
One reviewer found the Pad Thai unlike the Thai dish they expected and disliked its flavour.
Inconsistent Tom Yum
Tom Yum reviews vary: one diner found prawn Tom Yum sour without lemongrass or Thai spice.
Dry duck
Crispy duck was criticised more than once for being dry, bland or insufficiently crisp, with one serving arriving cold.
Kitchen noise
The simple dining room can carry background kitchen sounds, and one diner wished for light music.
Few menu photos
The menu may be hard to navigate visually because one diner wished it included pictures of the dishes.
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The Bottom Line
Innlay Asia is a Jumeirah Lake Towers restaurant for pan-Southeast Asian food, with Burmese cooking at its centre. You can order familiar favourites such as Pad Thai with shrimp and nasi goreng, or explore more distinctive choices including Laphet Thoke tea-leaf salad and Burmese khauk swel. Reviews from diners familiar with Myanmar often describe the flavours as authentic and reminiscent of home.
The broad menu also covers Thai, Malaysian, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Chinese and Singaporean dishes, with vegetarian options. The vegan Burmese coconut noodle soup is an especially unusual order: it replaces chicken with fried tofu and includes vegetables in a coconut-based broth. Thai green curry, satay and laksa also receive positive mentions, though experiences with Pad Thai and Tom Yum are less consistent.
Service is a clear strength. Diners describe the team as friendly, attentive and helpful with menu explanations, and larger orders have arrived quickly and fresh. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating, including a lakeside view that regulars enjoy in the evening.
Prices are generally described as affordable, but the setting is simple. Kitchen sounds can carry indoors, and the menu may be difficult to decode without pictures, so ask questions before ordering. A late Thursday visit around 10pm had no wait.