Thai flavours
Several diners describe the food as authentic, with one saying it felt like being back in Thailand.
Little Bangkok - Motor City
Motor City
Little Bangkok in Motor City is a Thai restaurant with a relaxed, family-friendly setting and both indoor and seasonal outdoor seating. Reviews point to authentic flavours, particularly the Pad Thai and Khao Soi Duck, plus weekend all-you-can-eat promotions for trying several dishes in one visit.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
2,336 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Pad Thai
The Pad Thai is repeatedly praised; one review found it especially well-balanced and full of flavour.
Weekend value
The weekend all-you-can-eat offer gives diners a chance to try a wide range of dishes for a reported AED 137.
Generous portions
Portions are generally described as good for sharing, making the restaurant practical for group meals.
Comfortable setting
The restaurant is described as cozy, relaxed and family-friendly, with outdoor seating available in cooler months.
Desserts
Mango sticky rice is a standout dessert in the reviews, while fried banana with ice cream also gets a mention.
Prawn dishes
Prawns are praised both in the Pad Thai and as a standalone Bamee Pad dish.
What to Eat at Little Bangkok - Motor City 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 - Motor City, 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 Little Bangkok - Motor City got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Pad thai Net +4
“i had an amazing time at Little Bangkok in motorcity, the food was amazing; especially the Pad Thai!! Our servers (Chanphi and Easter) were really sweet and ensured we got amazing service and a great time, loved them and the experience!!”
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“i had an amazing time at Little Bangkok in motorcity, the food was amazing; especially the Pad Thai!! Our servers (Chanphi and Easter) were really sweet and ensured we got amazing service and a great time, loved them and the experience!!”July 2025
“The Pad Thai was honestly one of the best we’ve ever had—perfectly balanced, full of flavor, and clearly made with great care.”February 2026
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Tom yum Net +4
“Little Bangkok offers a cozy Thai dining experience with a casual and comfortable atmosphere. The restaurant is well known for its flavorful Thai dishes, especially their curries, pad thai, and tom yum soup, which are rich and well-balanced in taste.”
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“Little Bangkok offers a cozy Thai dining experience with a casual and comfortable atmosphere. The restaurant is well known for its flavorful Thai dishes, especially their curries, pad thai, and tom yum soup, which are rich and well-balanced in taste.”April 2026
“I personally love the chicken satay, tom yum and stir fry morning glory.”June 2026
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Khao neaw mamuang (mango sticky rice) Net +2
“the foods ae so good, staffs are very nice, highly recommended their dessert, the mango sticky rice is super good. Special thanks to the server, Easter and Ovika”
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“the foods ae so good, staffs are very nice, highly recommended their dessert, the mango sticky rice is super good. Special thanks to the server, Easter and Ovika”December 2025
“We had a nice dining experience at Little Bangkok. We ordered the Pad Thai, Khao Soi Duck, Khao Neaw Mamuang (mango sticky rice), egg noodle soup with roasted chicken and chicken wontons, plus vegetable spring rolls. The Pad Thai was flavorful and had a good amount of shrimp, while the Khao Soi Duck was rich and comforting. The egg noodle soup was also filling and satisfying, and the mango sticky rice was a great way to end the meal.”May 2026
Honorable mentions (20)
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Chicken satay Net +1
“I personally love the chicken satay, tom yum and stir fry morning glory.”
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“I personally love the chicken satay, tom yum and stir fry morning glory.”June 2026
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Chicken wontons Net +1
“Chicken wontons still the best.”
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“Chicken wontons still the best.”May 2025
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Coconut ice cream Net +1
“Recommended Dishes: Shurma Gai Pad Thai Gai (Chicken, Beef, or Shrimp) Pad Bulgogi - Beef (A must-try!) Pina Paraciso Coconut Ice Cream (Highly recommended!) The food is flavorful, authentic, and reasonably priced.”
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“Recommended Dishes: Shurma Gai Pad Thai Gai (Chicken, Beef, or Shrimp) Pad Bulgogi - Beef (A must-try!) Pina Paraciso Coconut Ice Cream (Highly recommended!) The food is flavorful, authentic, and reasonably priced.”March 2025
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Crispy bua song kruang Net +1
“I really like their Prawns Bamee Pad dish, Crispy Bua Song Kruang and Som Tam Salad. A must try place.”
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“I really like their Prawns Bamee Pad dish, Crispy Bua Song Kruang and Som Tam Salad. A must try place.”January 2023
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Duck curry dish Net +1
“Tried the new duck curry dish, it was really good and different.”
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“Tried the new duck curry dish, it was really good and different.”May 2025
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Dynamite prawns Net +1
“They served the soup first, and then there was a long wait before the next dish - dynamite prawns - finally arrived after a few reminders.”
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“They served the soup first, and then there was a long wait before the next dish - dynamite prawns - finally arrived after a few reminders.”October 2025
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Fired batterd banana with ice cream Net +1
“Love the food and special mention to the fired batterd banana with ice cream !”
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“Love the food and special mention to the fired batterd banana with ice cream !”November 2025
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Khai pad wagyu Net +1
“We ordered tom yam, khai pad wagyu and seafood dumpling. All are super good.”
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“We ordered tom yam, khai pad wagyu and seafood dumpling. All are super good.”February 2026
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Khao soi Net +1
“The khao soi is a great addition to the unlimited thainamite promotion. Very much recommended”
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“The khao soi is a great addition to the unlimited thainamite promotion. Very much recommended”May 2026
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Khao soi duck Net +1
“The Pad Thai was flavorful and had a good amount of shrimp, while the Khao Soi Duck was rich and comforting.”
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“The Pad Thai was flavorful and had a good amount of shrimp, while the Khao Soi Duck was rich and comforting.”May 2026
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Kratiam beef Net +1
“The kratiam beef was delicious, the best I've had in Dubai.”
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“The kratiam beef was delicious, the best I've had in Dubai.”November 2025
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Mango bingsu Net +1
“To end there was also mango bingsu! Yummylicius.”
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“To end there was also mango bingsu! Yummylicius.”June 2026
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Pad bulgogi - beef Net +1
“Recommended Dishes: Shurma Gai Pad Thai Gai (Chicken, Beef, or Shrimp) Pad Bulgogi - Beef (A must-try!) Pina Paraciso Coconut Ice Cream (Highly recommended!) The food is flavorful, authentic, and reasonably priced.”
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“Recommended Dishes: Shurma Gai Pad Thai Gai (Chicken, Beef, or Shrimp) Pad Bulgogi - Beef (A must-try!) Pina Paraciso Coconut Ice Cream (Highly recommended!) The food is flavorful, authentic, and reasonably priced.”March 2025
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Prawns bamee pad Net +1
“I really like their Prawns Bamee Pad dish, Crispy Bua Song Kruang and Som Tam Salad. A must try place.”
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“I really like their Prawns Bamee Pad dish, Crispy Bua Song Kruang and Som Tam Salad. A must try place.”January 2023
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Rice chicken Net +1
“Rice chicken as well was so good.”
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“Rice chicken as well was so good.”May 2025
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Seafood dumpling Net +1
“We ordered tom yam, khai pad wagyu and seafood dumpling. All are super good.”
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“We ordered tom yam, khai pad wagyu and seafood dumpling. All are super good.”February 2026
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Som tam salad Net +1
“I really like their Prawns Bamee Pad dish, Crispy Bua Song Kruang and Som Tam Salad. A must try place.”
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“I really like their Prawns Bamee Pad dish, Crispy Bua Song Kruang and Som Tam Salad. A must try place.”January 2023
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Speciality seafood plate Net +1
“Their new speciality seafood plate is so yummy, and with the addition of the roasted chili paste it gives a delicate taste to it.”
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“Their new speciality seafood plate is so yummy, and with the addition of the roasted chili paste it gives a delicate taste to it.”May 2025
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Stir fry morning glory Net +1
“I personally love the chicken satay, tom yum and stir fry morning glory.”
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“I personally love the chicken satay, tom yum and stir fry morning glory.”June 2026
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Thai dynamite Net +1
“I highly recommend the Thai Dynamite and Tom Yum soup ,actually, I think you must try everything!”
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“I highly recommend the Thai Dynamite and Tom Yum soup ,actually, I think you must try everything!”May 2026
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Cold drinking water Net +1
“A big thanks to the management for providing cold drinking water to the riders Its a thoughtful gesture, especially during the hot weather. Your care and support for the riders are truly appreciated. Keep up the great work!”
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“A big thanks to the management for providing cold drinking water to the riders Its a thoughtful gesture, especially during the hot weather. Your care and support for the riders are truly appreciated. Keep up the great work!”July 2026
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Passion fruit drink Net +1
“amazing food. try their duck super delicious. we paid 174 aed for two people with the entertainer it includes 4 dishes already and we had takeaways. food is sooo good. fried rice was superb. passion fruit drink was amazing i hope the seeds were smaller though. service was great too friendly staff. will come back for sure!”
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“amazing food. try their duck super delicious. we paid 174 aed for two people with the entertainer it includes 4 dishes already and we had takeaways. food is sooo good. fried rice was superb. passion fruit drink was amazing i hope the seeds were smaller though. service was great too friendly staff. will come back for sure!”August 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Set spice. If you are spice-sensitive, ask for a milder preparation; one diner found the spicy sauce very hot.
Try weekends. Consider a weekend visit if you want to sample multiple dishes through the all-you-can-eat promotion.
Check parking. Allow extra time to find a space, as the dedicated spots may be occupied even at opening time.
Sit outdoors. Choose outdoor seating during the cooler months if you prefer dining outside.
Use discounts. Check whether your Entertainer, Fazaa or Asaad card applies before paying; diners have used them for discounts.
Check availability. If you are visiting late, check dish availability first; one diner found popular dishes unavailable at 8:00 pm.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Foxhill 5 - R18, Foxhill 7, Dubai Motor City - 1 Uptown street
Al Hebiah First - Up Town Motor City, 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
Buffet delays
One buffet visit took over 40 minutes to get started, with dishes arriving slowly and after reminders.
Slow service
Service can slow down, and one diner felt delivery orders were prioritised over people dining in.
Offer rules
A promotional meal could not be shared between two diners, which one reviewer found unnecessarily restrictive.
Dry duck
One diner found the duck dry and smaller than expected, despite liking the overall quantity.
Parking stress
Parking was described as tricky, with dedicated spaces already occupied and warning signs elsewhere.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 137
all-you-can-eat
“They offer excellent value for money with their weekend special — AED 137 for all-you-can-eat — and the variety of options is truly impressive”Google review · April 2026
AED 129
buffet option
“Visited Little Bangkok (Motor City branch) and tried their AED 129 buffet option, which sounded great at first”Google review · October 2025
174 aed
meal for two with Entertainer and 4 dishes
“we paid 174 aed for two people with the entertainer it includes 4 dishes already and we had takeaways”Google review · August 2023
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The Bottom Line
Little Bangkok in Motor City suits casual Thai meals, family dinners and groups who want to share several dishes. The reviews repeatedly mention Pad Thai, Tom Yum soup, Khao Soi Duck and mango sticky rice, with the Pad Thai and Khao Soi Duck receiving especially specific praise. Portions are generally good for sharing, and some diners describe the flavours as authentic enough to evoke Thailand.
The setting is cozy and family-friendly, with outdoor seating available in the cooler months. Several reviews praise the friendly, attentive service and quick food delivery, although that is not consistent: service can slow when the restaurant is full, and one buffet visit involved a wait of more than 40 minutes before dishes began arriving. A separate diner felt delivery orders were prioritised over dine-in customers.
Weekend all-you-can-eat promotions are a draw, with one review reporting AED 137, but check the conditions before ordering. A promotional meal was described as non-shareable, and the buffet pace has disappointed at least one guest. Parking can also be stressful, so allow time to look for a space.
For value, check applicable Entertainer, Fazaa or Asaad discounts, and ask for milder spice if needed.