Mekong Restaurant at Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort

Name: Mekong Restaurant at Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort
Address: Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa, East Crescent, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97145678314

Palm Jumeirah

Asian restaurant Closed 04 567 8314

Mekong is an Asian restaurant at Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort, bringing together Thai, Vietnamese and Chinese cooking in a richly decorated setting. Reviews highlight dishes such as the Thai Green Curry and Phad Thai Goong, along with Asian-inspired cocktails and a memorable evening atmosphere in Palm Jumeirah.

Reputation Score

4.5

★★★★★

696 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Asian setting

The richly designed interior and live traditional music create a Southeast Asian-style backdrop for dinner.

Thai flavours

Thai dishes are often praised for balanced flavour, including a rich green curry and well-cooked Pad Thai.

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What to Eat at Mekong Restaurant at Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Mekong Restaurant at Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 4

Tom yum soup Net +4

“The Tom Yum soup was perfect.”
Spring rolls Net +3

“The spring rolls were also very good.”
Crème burlee Net +2

“Also crème burlee was very good.”
Mango sticky rice Net +2

“The Thai desserts are good, Mango sticky rice is quite authentic.”

Honorable mentions (34)

Thai green curry Net +1

“The Thai Green Curry stood out for its depth of flavor — rich, aromatic, and nicely balanced without being overly spicy or heavy.”
Australian wagyu Net +1

“We ordered Tom Yum Soup, vegetable rice, papaya salad, pineapple rice, chicken egg noodles, and Australian Wagyu. Every dish had its own unique and amazing flavor, and everything was perfectly prepared.”
Baked mussels Net +1

“- Baked mussels – creamy, fresh, and delicious”
Beef in black pepper sauce Net +1

“For main course we ordered the pad thai with shrimps, sweet and sour chicken, beef in black pepper sauce and stir fried pork belly. All their mains (except for Pad Thai) came with a side dish of rice. The food was very delicious and my favourite was the beef in black pepper sauce followed by the pork belly and the soup.”
Black rice and curry combo Net +1

“Delicious authentic Thai food. The black rice and curry combo is divine.”
Caipirinha Net +1

“I started with a caipirinha which was perfectly balanced by master bartender, Bandu.”
Chicken cashews Net +1

“For main Thai Green curry which was exceptionally good, Chicken Cashews and Prawns in hot sauce with Rice - All very nice”
Chicken dim sums Net +1

“Food highlights: the lettuce wrap appetizer with coconut, onion, and sauce was refreshing and bursting with flavor, the Tom Yum soup was rich and comforting, and the chicken dim sums were soft and delicious.”
Chicken egg noodles Net +1

“We ordered Tom Yum Soup, vegetable rice, papaya salad, pineapple rice, chicken egg noodles, and Australian Wagyu. Every dish had its own unique and amazing flavor, and everything was perfectly prepared.”
Chicken jaozi Net +1

“The Chicken jaozi was also very enjoyable and complemented the Thai dishes well.”
Coconut ice cream mix Net +1

“On the deserts menu Mango Sticky rice was the highlight although a coconut ice cream mix was also good.”
Crispy duck Net +1

“I had to have the crispy duck and it was perfect.”
Free starter tray Net +1

“I needed another caipirinha to accompany the free starter tray which was delicious.”
Fried rice Net +1

“The fried rice, yellow curry and spring rolls were very good in taste.”
King prawns Net +1

“The other entree were the king prawns, their marination was superb.”
Lettuce wrap appetizer Net +1

“Food highlights: the lettuce wrap appetizer with coconut, onion, and sauce was refreshing and bursting with flavor, the Tom Yum soup was rich and comforting, and the chicken dim sums were soft and delicious.”
Mekong tasting platter Net +1

“I highly recommend the Mekong Tasting Platter, as it features most of the appetizers on the menu and every single one is tasty.”
Noodles with prawns Net +1

“- Noodles with prawns – perfectly cooked and full of flavor”
Phad kaprow goong Net +1

“We ordered the Phad Kaprow Goong with white sticky rice and the Sweet & Sour Chicken with black sticky rice. Scrumptious! The portions were big enough to share and the flavours were in perfect balance and cooked perfectly.”
Phad thai goong (thai stir-fried noodles) Net +1

“In addition, their Phad Thai Goong (Thai Stir-Fried Noodles) is highly recommended, perfectly made and so delicious.”
Pineapple rice Net +1

“We ordered Tom Yum Soup, vegetable rice, papaya salad, pineapple rice, chicken egg noodles, and Australian Wagyu. Every dish had its own unique and amazing flavor, and everything was perfectly prepared.”
Pineapple rice with prawns Net +1

“- Pineapple rice with prawns – sweet, savory, and super tasty”
Poo ja Net +1

“Definitely must try Poo Ja a fried crab dish and duck!”
Prawn satay Net +1

“Sipping on a spicy margarita prepared with Gin , I enjoyed the prawn satay.”
Prawns in hot sauce with rice Net +1

“For main Thai Green curry which was exceptionally good, Chicken Cashews and Prawns in hot sauce with Rice - All very nice”
Roasted duck Net +1

“We tried the roasted duck and we should have ordered more of it.”
Sezuan beef Net +1

“Tried pad Thai and sezuan beef. Both dishes were yummy.”
Steamed sea bass Net +1

“We tried the papaya salad, prawn and vegetable dumplings and the steamed sea bass. I’d only recommend the steamed sea bass from what we were able to taste. The dumplings were dull and the salad was regular”
Stir fried pork belly Net +1

“For main course we ordered the pad thai with shrimps, sweet and sour chicken, beef in black pepper sauce and stir fried pork belly. All their mains (except for Pad Thai) came with a side dish of rice. The food was very delicious and my favourite was the beef in black pepper sauce followed by the pork belly and the soup.”
Sweet & sour chicken Net +1

“We ordered the Phad Kaprow Goong with white sticky rice and the Sweet & Sour Chicken with black sticky rice. Scrumptious! The portions were big enough to share and the flavours were in perfect balance and cooked perfectly.”
Veg thai red curry Net +1

“For the mains I opted for the Veg Thai red curry , customized as per my preference with more vegetables cut in smaller pieces, it was just perfect.”
Vegetable rice Net +1

“We ordered Tom Yum Soup, vegetable rice, papaya salad, pineapple rice, chicken egg noodles, and Australian Wagyu. Every dish had its own unique and amazing flavor, and everything was perfectly prepared.”
Yellow curry Net +1

“The fried rice, yellow curry and spring rolls were very good in taste.”
Beef tenderloin in black pepper sauce Net 0

Mixed feedback

“The chicken appetizer was great recommendation and the tenderloin beef with pepper sauce was amazing.”

What to Avoid (7)

Food 7

195 Aed mekong appetizer platter Net −1

“2- the food is average, for sure it doesn't reflect the high prices at all, do yourself a favor and do not order the 195 AED Mekong appetizer platter IT IS NOT WORTH IT at all.”
Chicken sweet and sour Net −1

“Very nice asian resturnat serving Thai food, nice location on the palm, valet parking at hotel available, bookings are recommended as it packs at night, very nice array of plates, loved all Plates apart from the chicken sweet and sour as it was really hard chicken and possibly because it is small cutlets and heavily coated with batter.”
Chili garlic king crab Net −1

“If you want good Chinese, go to a good Chinese restaurant, the chili garlic king crab was a joke.”
Pad kaprow tofu Net −1

“We ordered pad thai noodles, pad kaprow tofu, and the vegan green curry, but found the dishes lacking in flavor and depth, falling short of the vibrant, authentic taste we enjoyed at Mekong RAK.”
Prawn and vegetable dumplings Net −1

“We tried the papaya salad, prawn and vegetable dumplings and the steamed sea bass. I’d only recommend the steamed sea bass from what we were able to taste. The dumplings were dull and the salad was regular”
Vegan green curry Net −1

“We ordered pad thai noodles, pad kaprow tofu, and the vegan green curry, but found the dishes lacking in flavor and depth, falling short of the vibrant, authentic taste we enjoyed at Mekong RAK.”
Vietnamese shrimp roll Net −1

“If want a good Vietnamese, go to one, not here, they can’t even manage to make an authentic Vietnamese shrimp roll.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Book ahead. Reserve in advance, especially for evening dining: several reviews describe the restaurant as busy and one guest waited 20 minutes despite a booking.

Check availability. Ask about dish availability before ordering; one guest waited an hour for pork belly before learning it was unavailable.

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Practical details

Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa, East Crescent, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

04 567 8314

Mon	Closed
Tue	Closed
Wed	6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Thu	6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Fri	6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sat	6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sun	6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

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Common Concerns

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Busy service

Several guests reported long waits, including 20–30 minutes for drinks and delayed table clearing or bills.

Menu availability

One guest waited about an hour before being told the ordered pork belly was unavailable.

Customer-reported prices

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

195 AED

Mekong appetizer platter

“2- the food is average, for sure it doesn't reflect the high prices at all, do yourself a favor and do not order the 195 AED Mekong appetizer platter IT IS NOT WORTH IT at all”

Google review · May 2026

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The Bottom Line

Mekong is an Asian restaurant at Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort, serving Thai, Vietnamese and Chinese dishes in an elaborate Southeast Asian-inspired setting. It suits a relaxed evening, a family dinner or a celebration, with reviews highlighting the Thai Green Curry, Phad Thai Goong, Tom Yum Soup and creative signature cocktails. The setting is a major part of the appeal.

The interior is designed to feel like Southeast Asia, while outdoor tuk-tuk-style seating offers views toward Burj Al Arab. Birthday guests have reported complimentary cakes, songs and even traditional Thai music. Families can use the kids’ menu, and hotel valet parking is available.

Book ahead for evenings: multiple reviews describe the restaurant as busy, and one Valentine’s visit involved a long wait and an overbooked dining room. Service is often warm and attentive, but delays have also been reported, including drinks taking 20–30 minutes and a bill arriving late. Ask about unavailable dishes before ordering.

Vegetarian choices are described as limited, though the fried rice, yellow curry and spring rolls were well received. Pricing is another consideration; one reviewer specifically felt the 195 AED Mekong appetizer platter did not represent good value. Flavours are generally praised, but some guests found certain sauces or Pad Thai overly sweet.