Thai flavours
Reviews highlight authentic Thai flavours, including a particularly well-received Pad Thai and Khao Soi prawn.
Little Bangkok - Cluster I, JLT
Jumeirah Lake Towers
Little Bangkok is a Thai restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers, known in reviews for authentic, generously portioned dishes and attentive service. Diners especially mention the Pad Thai, mango sticky rice and relaxed waterfront setting, with an unlimited weekend option for sampling more of the menu.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
2,932 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Generous portions
Portions are repeatedly described as generous, making shared starters and mains workable for family meals.
Unlimited weekends
The all-you-can-eat weekend promotion lets diners sample a broad selection instead of committing to full portions.
Dietary choice
The menu has been described as having plenty of vegan and vegetarian options, including a fully vegan meal experience.
Family friendly
Families can use the kids’ menu, which includes ice cream that one reviewer singled out as exceptionally good.
Waterfront setting
The JLT branch has outdoor seating and views towards the waterfront and surrounding towers.
Quick meals
One family dinner arrived quickly despite a late visit, which was useful when the group was already hungry.
Accessible visit
A reviewer said the team made the visit seamless for a wheelchair user and described the restaurant as wheelchair-friendly.
What to Eat at Little Bangkok - Cluster I, JLT 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 Little Bangkok - Cluster I, JLT, 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 Little Bangkok - Cluster I, JLT, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 3
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Pad thai Net +4
“The food was very tasty. The Pad Thai is a must try. Also the fried rice— soo good. The service was good. Malki was very accommodating and kind.”
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“The food was very tasty. The Pad Thai is a must try. Also the fried rice— soo good. The service was good. Malki was very accommodating and kind.”February 2026
“The Pad Thai was probably the tastiest I've had so far, and the Guay Tiew Neua Tunt soup was absolutely superb. We also ordered the Bamee Pad Shrimp, Aromatic Roasted Duck, Khao Na Neua, and Pad Kee Mao, Khao Pad. Everything was flavorful, well-prepared, and beautifully presented.”May 2026
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Mango sticky rice Net +2
“Must-try: the Mango Sticky Rice. It's a game-changer! Sweet, creamy, and perfectly balanced.”
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“Must-try: the Mango Sticky Rice. It's a game-changer! Sweet, creamy, and perfectly balanced.”March 2026
“Well she's right, the food was amazing and I/we enjoyed all, especially the Mango sticky rice, PERFECT! Big thank you and shout to Ekk,Bhone, Sachin and Tuan they are very accomodating and friendly.”March 2026
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Chicken satay Net +2
“Everything we ordered from drinks to food to dessert were really good. My faves were mango sticky rice, thai milk tea, and chicken satay.”
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“Everything we ordered from drinks to food to dessert were really good. My faves were mango sticky rice, thai milk tea, and chicken satay.”June 2026
“The food was fantastic, we had duck pancakes, chicken satay, duck curry, sides and a lot of tea and coffees!”March 2026
Honorable mentions (16)
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Aromatic roasted duck Net +1
“The Pad Thai was probably the tastiest I've had so far, and the Guay Tiew Neua Tunt soup was absolutely superb. We also ordered the Bamee Pad Shrimp, Aromatic Roasted Duck, Khao Na Neua, and Pad Kee Mao, Khao Pad. Everything was flavorful, well-prepared, and beautifully presented.”
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“The Pad Thai was probably the tastiest I've had so far, and the Guay Tiew Neua Tunt soup was absolutely superb. We also ordered the Bamee Pad Shrimp, Aromatic Roasted Duck, Khao Na Neua, and Pad Kee Mao, Khao Pad. Everything was flavorful, well-prepared, and beautifully presented.”May 2026
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Bamee pad shrimp Net +1
“The Pad Thai was probably the tastiest I've had so far, and the Guay Tiew Neua Tunt soup was absolutely superb. We also ordered the Bamee Pad Shrimp, Aromatic Roasted Duck, Khao Na Neua, and Pad Kee Mao, Khao Pad. Everything was flavorful, well-prepared, and beautifully presented.”
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“The Pad Thai was probably the tastiest I've had so far, and the Guay Tiew Neua Tunt soup was absolutely superb. We also ordered the Bamee Pad Shrimp, Aromatic Roasted Duck, Khao Na Neua, and Pad Kee Mao, Khao Pad. Everything was flavorful, well-prepared, and beautifully presented.”May 2026
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Duck curry Net +1
“The food was fantastic, we had duck pancakes, chicken satay, duck curry, sides and a lot of tea and coffees!”
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“The food was fantastic, we had duck pancakes, chicken satay, duck curry, sides and a lot of tea and coffees!”March 2026
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Duck pancakes Net +1
“The food was fantastic, we had duck pancakes, chicken satay, duck curry, sides and a lot of tea and coffees!”
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“The food was fantastic, we had duck pancakes, chicken satay, duck curry, sides and a lot of tea and coffees!”March 2026
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Dynamite prawns Net +1
“We started with the Dynamite Prawns which were absolutely delicious — crispy, perfectly spiced, and one of the best I’ve had in Dubai.”
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“We started with the Dynamite Prawns which were absolutely delicious — crispy, perfectly spiced, and one of the best I’ve had in Dubai.”August 2025
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Green curry Net +1
“For mains, we tried Pad Thai and Green Curry, both of which were rich in flavor and tasted authentic. The portions were generous, and the presentation was neat. What I liked most was that the food carried that authentic Thai taste without being too heavy.”
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“For mains, we tried Pad Thai and Green Curry, both of which were rich in flavor and tasted authentic. The portions were generous, and the presentation was neat. What I liked most was that the food carried that authentic Thai taste without being too heavy.”August 2025
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Guay tiew neua tunt soup Net +1
“The Pad Thai was probably the tastiest I've had so far, and the Guay Tiew Neua Tunt soup was absolutely superb. We also ordered the Bamee Pad Shrimp, Aromatic Roasted Duck, Khao Na Neua, and Pad Kee Mao, Khao Pad. Everything was flavorful, well-prepared, and beautifully presented.”
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“The Pad Thai was probably the tastiest I've had so far, and the Guay Tiew Neua Tunt soup was absolutely superb. We also ordered the Bamee Pad Shrimp, Aromatic Roasted Duck, Khao Na Neua, and Pad Kee Mao, Khao Pad. Everything was flavorful, well-prepared, and beautifully presented.”May 2026
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Hazelnut brownie Net +1
“Ordered multiple dishes, the pineapple rice and hazelnut brownie were exceptional.”
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“Ordered multiple dishes, the pineapple rice and hazelnut brownie were exceptional.”January 2026
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Khao gai tod Net +1
“The pineapple rice, pad Thai and Khao Gai Tod was good .”
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“The pineapple rice, pad Thai and Khao Gai Tod was good .”August 2025
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Khao na neua Net +1
“The Pad Thai was probably the tastiest I've had so far, and the Guay Tiew Neua Tunt soup was absolutely superb. We also ordered the Bamee Pad Shrimp, Aromatic Roasted Duck, Khao Na Neua, and Pad Kee Mao, Khao Pad. Everything was flavorful, well-prepared, and beautifully presented.”
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“The Pad Thai was probably the tastiest I've had so far, and the Guay Tiew Neua Tunt soup was absolutely superb. We also ordered the Bamee Pad Shrimp, Aromatic Roasted Duck, Khao Na Neua, and Pad Kee Mao, Khao Pad. Everything was flavorful, well-prepared, and beautifully presented.”May 2026
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Khao pad Net +1
“The Pad Thai was probably the tastiest I've had so far, and the Guay Tiew Neua Tunt soup was absolutely superb. We also ordered the Bamee Pad Shrimp, Aromatic Roasted Duck, Khao Na Neua, and Pad Kee Mao, Khao Pad. Everything was flavorful, well-prepared, and beautifully presented.”
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Review excerpts
“The Pad Thai was probably the tastiest I've had so far, and the Guay Tiew Neua Tunt soup was absolutely superb. We also ordered the Bamee Pad Shrimp, Aromatic Roasted Duck, Khao Na Neua, and Pad Kee Mao, Khao Pad. Everything was flavorful, well-prepared, and beautifully presented.”May 2026
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Khao soi prawn Net +1
“Best authentic Thai noodles I've tasted. Ordered the Khao Soi prawn moderately spicy with Iced tea on the side. It was the best meal I've had that month. Will try again for sure.”
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“Best authentic Thai noodles I've tasted. Ordered the Khao Soi prawn moderately spicy with Iced tea on the side. It was the best meal I've had that month. Will try again for sure.”April 2026
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Momos/dumplings Net +1
“The momos/dumplings were fantastic as well. Even with the swap, the meal was a total win. Highly recommend for anyone looking for great plant-based options!”
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“The momos/dumplings were fantastic as well. Even with the swap, the meal was a total win. Highly recommend for anyone looking for great plant-based options!”April 2026
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Pad kee mao Net +1
“The Pad Thai was probably the tastiest I've had so far, and the Guay Tiew Neua Tunt soup was absolutely superb. We also ordered the Bamee Pad Shrimp, Aromatic Roasted Duck, Khao Na Neua, and Pad Kee Mao, Khao Pad. Everything was flavorful, well-prepared, and beautifully presented.”
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Review excerpts
“The Pad Thai was probably the tastiest I've had so far, and the Guay Tiew Neua Tunt soup was absolutely superb. We also ordered the Bamee Pad Shrimp, Aromatic Roasted Duck, Khao Na Neua, and Pad Kee Mao, Khao Pad. Everything was flavorful, well-prepared, and beautifully presented.”May 2026
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Thai red curry Net +1
“We had a bit of a mix-up with our order—we originally asked for the green Thai rice, but ended up receiving the Thai red curry instead. Since it was our first time trying it, we gave it a go and it was absolutely delicious!”
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“We had a bit of a mix-up with our order—we originally asked for the green Thai rice, but ended up receiving the Thai red curry instead. Since it was our first time trying it, we gave it a go and it was absolutely delicious!”April 2026
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Mango flavored shaved ice cream Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Three of us had the all you can eat for aed 129 / pax. Everything we ate was awesome. Except the noodles were kinda ok and the mango flavored shaved ice cream was ok as well. Anjali and the rest of the staff were lovely!”
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Mango juice Net +1
“I recently visited this place and tried their pineapple fried rice along with mango juice. The food I had was just okay—nothing particularly outstanding—though I noticed other guests seemed to be enjoying their dishes. Maybe other choices are good. The juice was very good.”
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“I recently visited this place and tried their pineapple fried rice along with mango juice. The food I had was just okay—nothing particularly outstanding—though I noticed other guests seemed to be enjoying their dishes. Maybe other choices are good. The juice was very good.”September 2025
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Thai milk tea Net +1
“Everything we ordered from drinks to food to dessert were really good. My faves were mango sticky rice, thai milk tea, and chicken satay.”
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“Everything we ordered from drinks to food to dessert were really good. My faves were mango sticky rice, thai milk tea, and chicken satay.”June 2026
What to Avoid (2)
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Bamee pu Net −1
“The bamee pu is ok, I find it something is missing so I put soy sauce.”
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“The bamee pu is ok, I find it something is missing so I put soy sauce.”August 2025
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Banana dessert with vanilla ice cream Net −1
“The banana dessert with vanilla ice cream that my sister in law eating theres a strand of dishwashing pad. So we need to call their attention coz of the food issue.”
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“The banana dessert with vanilla ice cream that my sister in law eating theres a strand of dishwashing pad. So we need to call their attention coz of the food issue.”December 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Check terms. Before ordering the unlimited deal, ask about leftover charges and what the set menu includes.
Try weekends. The all-you-can-eat offer is reported on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, making weekends useful for trying more dishes.
Go off-peak. For a quieter meal, consider a Monday afternoon; one reviewer found it quiet and pleasant then.
Ask about allergies. If you have food allergies, ask for help choosing dishes; a reviewer was guided through the menu.
Try outdoors. For a terrace meal with JLT views, reviews describe an evening with the towers in the background.
Order carefully. On an unlimited visit, order only what you can finish to avoid the reported leftover policy charge.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Lake front, Platinum Tower, Cluster I
Al Thanyah Fifth - Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Leftover charges
During the unlimited promotion, reviewers report that leftovers can trigger a charge, so order cautiously.
Service delays
One visit involved delayed orders, a slow table clean-up and a long wait for the bill.
Order mistakes
A review describes two missing or incorrect dishes, requiring follow-up and a replacement order.
Food issue
One reviewer reported finding a strand of dishwashing pad in a banana dessert and separately found sour mango in mango sticky rice.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 137
Weekend unlimited eat all you can
“We have taken the Weekend unlimited eat all you can from the menu, AED 137 for each person is reasonable”Google review · March 2026
aed 129 / pax
all you can eat
“Three of us had the all you can eat for aed 129 / pax”Google review · August 2025
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The Bottom Line
Little Bangkok in Jumeirah Lake Towers is a Thai restaurant suited to relaxed lunches, family dinners and waterfront evenings. Reviews point to authentic flavours, generous portions and polished presentation, with the Pad Thai, mango sticky rice, chicken satay and Khao Soi prawn among the dishes worth considering. The atmosphere is generally described as cosy, welcoming and calm enough for a special-occasion meal.
The weekend all-you-can-eat promotion is the main value play. Reviews mention unlimited dining on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with reported prices of AED 137 per person and AED 129 per person on separate visits. Read the terms before ordering: one customer says leftovers are charged, while another found the rules around the set menu unclear.
Families have a kids’ menu with included ice cream, and reviewers mention plenty of vegan and vegetarian choices. A wheelchair user was also described as having a seamless visit. Outdoor seating can bring JLT tower or waterfront views, particularly during cooler winter evenings.
Service is usually the restaurant’s strongest point, with attentive menu guidance and quick food delivery noted in several visits. Still, experiences are not perfectly consistent: some diners reported slow service, order mix-ups and a food-quality issue. If timing matters, a Monday afternoon was described as quiet and pleasant.