Fresh seafood
The seafood section is praised for fresh choices and frequent refills, including prawns, crab, sashimi and grilled seafood.
Pasion Buffet
Business Bay
Pasion Buffet in Business Bay is a Thai-focused hotpot and grill restaurant where you choose ingredients from a buffet and cook them at the table. Reviews especially point to fresh seafood, sushi and a choice of soup bases, including tom yum.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
556 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Table cooking
The buffet lets you select raw ingredients and cook them yourself on the table grill or hotpot; staff can explain the cooker.
Thai flavours
Several diners describe the food as authentically Thai, with the tom yum base, curries, dipping sauces and papaya salad standing out.
Water view
One review highlights the setting as a smaller restaurant overlooking the water, adding a pleasant backdrop to the seafood meal.
Good value
Reviewers commonly find the buffet worthwhile for its selection of meats, seafood, hotpot and grill options.
Pandan dessert
Pandan Coconut Jelly is a specific dessert that received an enthusiastic mention, alongside the ice cream selection.
What to Eat at Pasion Buffet 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 Pasion Buffet, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. We still have more reviews to analyze, so the scores may change. 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 Pasion Buffet got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 9
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Crabs Net +1
“First time to try Thai Hotpot Buffet and I must say that the food was so fresh and delicious! I really like the sushi , crabs and shrimp!”
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Review excerpts
“First time to try Thai Hotpot Buffet and I must say that the food was so fresh and delicious! I really like the sushi , crabs and shrimp!”May 2025
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Hotpot/grill buffet Net +1
“For a hotpot/grill buffet which is open 24 hours, Pasion buffet has exemplary service and quality of food. I ended up going there around 1AM and was more than delighted to find that all the food was available and the staff was very lively.”
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Review excerpts
“For a hotpot/grill buffet which is open 24 hours, Pasion buffet has exemplary service and quality of food. I ended up going there around 1AM and was more than delighted to find that all the food was available and the staff was very lively.”September 2025
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Padan coconut jelly Net +1
“Desserts are so niceee especially Padan Coconut Jelly 🤍 And then marinated items so tasty. We’ll come again.”
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“Desserts are so niceee especially Padan Coconut Jelly 🤍 And then marinated items so tasty. We’ll come again.”December 2025
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Papaya salad Net +1
“If you are looking for fresh seafood (any kind they have it) great seafood selection.. Papaya salad was perfect. Amazing and it was all delicious!!!”
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“If you are looking for fresh seafood (any kind they have it) great seafood selection.. Papaya salad was perfect. Amazing and it was all delicious!!!”April 2025
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Sashimi Net +1
“The beat bbq and authentic thai side dishes in Dubai .I can say that their sashimi is also very fresh and delicious.”
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Review excerpts
“The beat bbq and authentic thai side dishes in Dubai .I can say that their sashimi is also very fresh and delicious.”December 2025
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Shrimp Net +1
“First time to try Thai Hotpot Buffet and I must say that the food was so fresh and delicious! I really like the sushi , crabs and shrimp!”
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“First time to try Thai Hotpot Buffet and I must say that the food was so fresh and delicious! I really like the sushi , crabs and shrimp!”May 2025
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Steamed fish with suya sauce Net +1
“I strongly recommend the steamed fish with suya sauce (the brown fish sauce) that is slightly sweet.”
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“I strongly recommend the steamed fish with suya sauce (the brown fish sauce) that is slightly sweet.”October 2025
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Sushi Net +1
“First time to try Thai Hotpot Buffet and I must say that the food was so fresh and delicious! I really like the sushi , crabs and shrimp!”
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“First time to try Thai Hotpot Buffet and I must say that the food was so fresh and delicious! I really like the sushi , crabs and shrimp!”May 2025
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Thai hotpot Net +1
“Highly recommend if you’re craving Thai hotpot.”
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Review excerpts
“Highly recommend if you’re craving Thai hotpot.”May 2025
What to Avoid (6)
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California rolls Net −1
“The california rolls were inedible lumps slathered in a revolting sauce. We left most of them.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The california rolls were inedible lumps slathered in a revolting sauce. We left most of them.”January 2026
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Dyanamite shrimp Net −1
“The dyanamite shrimp were ok, but were not served hot and were covered in too much sauce.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The dyanamite shrimp were ok, but were not served hot and were covered in too much sauce.”January 2026
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Green sauce Net −1
“And green sauce very salty test.”
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Critical review excerpts
“And green sauce very salty test.”November 2025
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Marinated shrimp Net −1
“There were also some concerning hygiene issues during my visit, such as raw chicken being placed next to marinated shrimp that is meant to be consumed raw.”
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Critical review excerpts
“There were also some concerning hygiene issues during my visit, such as raw chicken being placed next to marinated shrimp that is meant to be consumed raw.”March 2026
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Penang duck Net −1
“The penang duck was just lumps of gelatinous, sinewy meat with a sauce that managed to be both bland and spicy at the same time.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The penang duck was just lumps of gelatinous, sinewy meat with a sauce that managed to be both bland and spicy at the same time.”January 2026
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Raw chicken Net −1
“There were also some concerning hygiene issues during my visit, such as raw chicken being placed next to marinated shrimp that is meant to be consumed raw.”
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Critical review excerpts
“There were also some concerning hygiene issues during my visit, such as raw chicken being placed next to marinated shrimp that is meant to be consumed raw.”March 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Check inclusions. Ask exactly which drinks and desserts are included before ordering; one diner said the promised free drinks were charged later.
Confirm limits. Before filling your plate, ask about buffet restrictions: salmon sashimi may be limited to one order and oysters may cost extra.
Call ahead. Call first if you want ready-cooked dishes, as one review says they are not available all the time.
Use parking help. For basement parking, call the restaurant so staff can assist you with entry; a review reports free parking is available.
Choose a base. The buffet includes soup and grill options together, with four soup bases to choose from; ask about the choices when seated.
Expect self-cooking. Plan for a hands-on meal: you select raw ingredients and cook them at the table, with staff guidance available if needed.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Majestic Tower - Canal Side Shop No.6
Business Bay, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Inconsistent cleanliness
One review says the trash bin was positioned beside the clean dishes, while another reported finding a hair on the table.
Extra charges
A diner reported being charged for drinks after being told one drink per person was included, so clarify the deal before ordering.
Buffet limits
Reported restrictions include one salmon sashimi order per person, oysters sold separately and a charge for leftover food.
Service complaints
Although many reviews praise the staff, others describe rude treatment, including a dispute over à la carte diners sitting with buffet guests.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 89
Buffet
“Buffet costs AED 89 per 1 person”Google review · December 2025
AED79
buffet (grill and hotpot)
“We tried the buffet (grill and hotpot) for AED79 per person, please note of the following:”Google review · August 2025
AED 30 per person
Leftover food
“Leftover food will be charged AED 30 per person”Google review · August 2025
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The Bottom Line
Pasion Buffet in Business Bay centres on a hands-on Thai hotpot and grill meal. You choose from raw meat, seafood and vegetables, then cook them at your table, while sushi, sashimi and ready-cooked dishes add variety. The combination of hotpot and grill is the main draw, especially for diners who want plenty of seafood rather than a single plated dish.
The reviews repeatedly mention fresh prawns, crab, sashimi and seafood, along with authentic Thai flavours. The tom yum soup base, Thai dipping sauces and papaya salad are particularly useful picks for first-timers; the buffet also includes soup and grill options at once. Pandan Coconut Jelly and ice cream are among the dessert mentions, though one diner found the dessert choice limited.
Value is generally described as good, but pricing and inclusions need checking. 5% card surcharge. Ask about drink inclusions, sashimi limits and oysters before ordering.
Cleanliness and service feedback is mixed. Many guests describe friendly staff and a comfortable atmosphere, but others reported flies, dirty areas and rude treatment. If driving, reviewers say free basement parking may be arranged by calling ahead.