Royal Orchid Restaurant

Name: Royal Orchid Restaurant
Address: China Court, Ibn Battuta Mall, Jebel Ali Village, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97143674040

Jebel Ali Village

Thai restaurant 04 367 4040

Royal Orchid Restaurant is a Thai restaurant in Jebel Ali Village with a two-level dining room, waterfront terrace and Thai, Chinese and Mongolian dishes. Reviews point to its Pad Thai and Thai curries as useful starting points, with spacious seating and a calm atmosphere for a relaxed meal.

Reputation Score

4.1

★★★★☆

577 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Thai flavours

The Thai Litchi Peking duck curry combines roasted duck, sweet litchis and a bold yellow curry.

Pad Thai

The Pad Thai is praised for its authentic taste and generous portion, making it a dependable main to try.

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What to Eat at Royal Orchid Restaurant

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Royal Orchid Restaurant, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 9

Thai mango on sticky rice Net +3

“To conclude our feast, we indulged in the Thai mango on sticky rice for dessert. This dish was truly mouth-watering and provided a perfect sweet ending to our meal. The combination of ripe mango and perfectly cooked sticky rice was heavenly.”
Tom yum chicken soup Net +3

“Then we went on to try Tom yum chicken soup. It had the right spice level”
Pad thai Net +2

“Royal Orchid in Ibn Battuta Mall offers an authentic and delicious Pad Thai. The generous portion size enhances the overall experience, making it a satisfying meal. Highly recommended for Thai food lovers!”
Basil chicken with cashews Net +2

“The basil and cashew chicken was okay, the cashew pieces were a good foil to the chickens flavor, didn't get a whole lot of basil flavor.”
Chicken with black pepper sauce Net +2

“I ordered Singapore chicken noodles and chicken with black pepper sauce. Each byte was tasty. Thanks to the staff including the manager very courteous and humble. They served food with beautiful smile.”
Chinese fried rice Net +2

“Chinese fried rice is very good 8/10”
Papaya salad Net +2

“Salad - They have an option of Chicken Minced Salad / Papaya Salad / Asian Duck Salad drizzled with Worsan sauce. It was difficult to pick a favourite from the 3, but hands down papaya salad was outstanding. It was fresh, juicy and ticked all boxes.”
Stuffed chilli mushroom Net +2

“Starters - They have options of Calamari dusted with Togarishi crumbs / Chicken satay with Peanut Sauce / Stuffed Chilli Mushroom. My personal favourite was the Chicken Satay and then would have to be the stuffed chilli mushrooms.”
Tom yum Net +2

“Maybe this my last time i go here, if you guys want go to here, must try tom yum the thailand soup, only that soup is nice “ i think “”

Honorable mentions (45)

Tab tim grob Net +1

“Tab tim grob - A coconut milk based dessert with chestnuts and tender coconut flesh served in a coconut shell. It was my first time trying it and was not bad at all.”
Bangkok fizz Net +1

“Juicy pattaya, Hot lips and Bangkok fizz. All the three were absolutely great but my favorite was juicy pattaya which had the fresh flavors of tropical fruits.”
Basil rice veg Net +1

“Basil rice veg - It was perfect even without a side.”
Beijing lamb Net +1

“FYI we highly recommend the glazed szechuan prawns, mie goreng, Beijing lamb and Thai red curry with chicken!!!”
Broccoli with mushrooms Net +1

“Broccoli with mushrooms is also commendable and was still crunchy (just the way I love them) the right Thai way :)”
Chicken & basil dim sums Net +1

“Chicken basil dimsum - If you are a dimsum fan, you will in love with it instantly.”
Chicken satay with peanut sauce Net +1

“Starters - They have options of Calamari dusted with Togarishi crumbs / Chicken satay with Peanut Sauce / Stuffed Chilli Mushroom. My personal favourite was the Chicken Satay and then would have to be the stuffed chilli mushrooms. The calamari was alright and i felt was a bit too dry. The chicken satay when combined with the peanut sauce is HEAVENNNNN .... One would be under the impression that this would be spicy, but on the contrary, this was spiced to perfection. It was one of the best items from the buffet menu for the day.”
Chow mein chicken Net +1

“Chow mein chicken - It was one of the less spicy dish and my son loved it quite a lot.”
Crispy chocolate wontons with raspberry coulis Net +1

“We also had the crispy chocolate Wontons with raspberry coulis , which was really delicious in itself, but paled in comparison to the Tam Tim Grob.”
Cumin lamb Net +1

“The Kung Pao chicken was amazing and so was the Cumin Lamb.”
Fish with sweet and sour chilli sauce Net +1

“Fish with Sweet and Sour Chilli Sauce was alright. Fish was fresh, juicy and tender.”
Glazed szechuan prawns Net +1

“FYI we highly recommend the glazed szechuan prawns, mie goreng, Beijing lamb and Thai red curry with chicken!!!”
Green curry chicken Net +1

“Green curry chicken - It is one of the signature dish here and never to be missed.”
Green mango fish salad Net +1

“The best Thai green curry and green mango fish salad in dubai. I am addicted and must have this at least once a month.”
Hakka noodles Net +1

“The Hakka noodles and minced chicken with chili and basil added a delightful variety to our meal.”
Hamour fillet in a spicy 🌶 tangy sauce Net +1

“Hamour fillet in a spicy 🌶 tangy sauce - Spicy seafood lovers, this is for you. The fillet was infused in flavors and spices.”
Hot lips Net +1

“Juicy pattaya, Hot lips and Bangkok fizz. All the three were absolutely great but my favorite was juicy pattaya which had the fresh flavors of tropical fruits.”
Hot n sour soup Net +1

“Hot n sour soup 8/10 Tastes good, but be aware—they put a lot of coriander leaves, which I don’t like. Luckily, they made a new one without it when I asked”
Juicy pattaya Net +1

“The drinks we had were Oriental breeze - a combination of lemongrass and Sprite, and juicy Pattaya - with orange, pineapple and mango. We liked the juicy Pattaya better.”
Massaman curry with beef Net +1

“The Massaman Curry with beef, paired with sticky rice, stood out for its rich and savory taste.”
Mie goreng Net +1

“FYI we highly recommend the glazed szechuan prawns, mie goreng, Beijing lamb and Thai red curry with chicken!!!”
Minced chicken with chili and basil Net +1

“The Hakka noodles and minced chicken with chili and basil added a delightful variety to our meal.”
Prawn with lemon n butter Net +1

“Prawn with lemon n butter 8/10 Juicy prawns packed with flavor, and you can catch a nice hint of lemon too”
Red curry Net +1

“- Red curry is okay.”
Red snapper filet Net +1

“Really attentive staff, I had red snapper filet and wild mushroom soup - highly recommended.”
Red snapper fish Net +1

“The mains started with Red snapper fish, fried and presented in a spicy tangy red sauce , looked really appealing. One of us found the sauce a bit too sour, but the fish was fried to perfection with the right amount of crisp to go along with the other mains.”
Shrimp pad thai Net +1

“The shrimp pad thai was tasty, but the peanuts were missing.”
Shrimps dumplings Net +1

“Spring rolls , Papaya salad amaaaazing, and the shrimps dumplings also excellent”
Singapore chicken noodles Net +1

“I ordered Singapore chicken noodles and chicken with black pepper sauce. Each byte was tasty. Thanks to the staff including the manager very courteous and humble. They served food with beautiful smile.”
Sizzling cumin lamb Net +1

“Sizzling cumin lamb - The lamb was perfectly filled with marination and the texture was just right.. Not too crispy nor too soft.”
Sizzling shredded lamb Net +1

“The sizzling shredded lamb, flavored with cumin, onion and leek was a hit at presentation, and tasted really good, although with a hint of Indian flavor to it, maybe because of the presence of cumin, but is a must try, as the meat was cooked very well, and is not spicy. Recommended!”
Spring rolls Net +1

“The evening started with prawns crackers and spring rolls, which were a perfect appetizer to whet our appetites.”
Sriracha glazed prawns Net +1

“Sriracha glazed prawns - Prawns glazed in sriracha sauce.. I bet you will clean up the plate once you start eating it.”
Sriracha prawns tempura Net +1

“The chicken in black pepper sauce and Sriracha prawns tempura were tasty, chicken being a bit on the spicy side, was presented well and had enough pieces to go around the table. The prawns were well cooked and we loved the combination with Sriracha sauce.”
Sticky rice pudding with mango Net +1

“Finally for desserts, we had Sticky rice pudding with mango. I was waiting for it as I've heard great reviews about it. And it did not let me down. The mango and sticky rice was truly divine.”
Stir fried exotic green Net +1

“Stir fried exotic green - All the green veggies were really fresh and crunchy.”
Sweet sour chicken Net +1

“Sweet sour chicken 8/10 crispy n flavourfull”
Thai fried rice Net +1

“Each dish was a testament to the restaurant's ability to deliver authentic and flavorful Asian cuisine. The Massaman Curry with beef, paired with sticky rice, stood out for its rich and savory taste. The Thai fried rice and Chinese fried rice were equally delicious, each offering a distinct flavor profile that was both satisfying and well-balanced.”
Thai litchi peking duck curry Net +1

“Thai Litchi Peking duck curry, when we ordered this, the friendly waiter told that only few order it and maybe we should choose their best selling options. But anyway we went ahead with it and this was one of the most flavorful curries we had in a long time. Sweet litchis and the roasted duck in bold Thai yellow curry.”
Thai red curry with chicken Net +1

“FYI we highly recommend the glazed szechuan prawns, mie goreng, Beijing lamb and Thai red curry with chicken!!!”
Tom kha (veg) Net +1

“Tom Kha (veg) was better than expected”
Wild mushroom soup Net +1

“Really attentive staff, I had red snapper filet and wild mushroom soup - highly recommended.”
Kung pao chicken Net 0

Mixed feedback

“The Kung Pao chicken was amazing and so was the Cumin Lamb.”
Kung pao tofu Net 0

Mixed feedback

“For vegetarian try the Kung Pao Tofu, flavours are incredible! Keep it up with the great food and service!”
Chicken wings Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Chicken wings - This was kind of quite normal compared to other dishes.”

Drinks 2

Ginger and lemon grass tea Net +1

“We ended our meal with a ginger and lemon grass tea and it was a great one to settle down all the calories.”
Watermelon juice Net 0

Mixed feedback

“Nothing special with the taste of the food we ordered, but I did enjoy the watermelon juice and crackers.”

What to Avoid (8)

Food 7

Calamari dusted with togarashi crumbs Net −1

“Starters - They have options of Calamari dusted with Togarishi crumbs / Chicken satay with Peanut Sauce / Stuffed Chilli Mushroom. My personal favourite was the Chicken Satay and then would have to be the stuffed chilli mushrooms. The calamari was alright and i felt was a bit too dry.”
Chicken pad thai Net −1

“Pad Thai chicken - I usually love pad thai,but what I tried here was not my kind.”
Singapore noodle Net −1

“Singapore noodle 5/10 a bit bland n not like a usual singapore noodle”
Stir fried greens Net −1

“Stir fried Greens was a failure. Had no flavor. Was damp/soggy (probably from boiling or over steaming) Had to search for bits of garlic and luckily had salt on the table.”
Stir fried tofu Net −1

“Stir fried tofu 6/10 bland”
Veg spring roll Net −1

“- The veg spring roll was cold and bland, it could use some salt or some sauce or other seasonings.”
Veggie tom yam soup Net −1

“The veggie Tom yam soup was too small for the price of 36 AED and had too less veggies.”

Drinks 1

Oriental breeze drink Net −1

“9. Oriental breeze drink ( AED 28) (not worth it)”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Check dessert. Ask whether mango sticky rice is available before settling in; one visit found it unavailable.

Specify coriander. If coriander is not to your taste, say so when ordering: the kitchen remade a soup without it on request.

Plan the visit

Practical details

China Court, Ibn Battuta Mall

Jebel Ali Village, Dubai

04 367 4040

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Common Concerns

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High pricing

One diner felt the food did not match the price and specifically described the beverage prices as excessively high.

Small portions

A group found some portions almost half the size they expected from comparable Indian dishes.

Customer-reported prices

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

AED 79 per person

Lunch buffet

“We opted for the lunch buffet served @ AED 79 per person”

Google review · April 2019

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The Bottom Line

Royal Orchid Restaurant is a Thai-led dining room in Jebel Ali Village, serving Thai, Chinese and Mongolian food across a spacious two-level setting with a waterfront terrace. It is worth considering when you want a sit-down meal rather than a quick mall bite, particularly for Pad Thai, Thai green or red curry, and mango sticky rice. The strongest reviews focus on fresh, clean flavours and dishes with a clear point of view.

The Thai Litchi Peking duck curry pairs roasted duck and sweet litchis in a bold yellow curry, while older reviews praise Tom Yum, green curry with fried rice, dim sum and stuffed chilli mushrooms. Vegetarian diners found their selections limited but tasty, so it is worth checking the menu before arriving with a larger plant-based group. Service is often described as friendly, knowledgeable and quick, and the dining room is repeatedly called cozy, clean and well spaced.

There are some practical cautions: portions have been described as small for the price, drinks as expensive or underwhelming, and spice levels as inconsistent between visits. Ask about heat and coriander, and check that mango sticky rice is available before planning dessert. Prices reported by customers include AED 38 for Chicken Tom yam soup and AED 46 for Chicken pad thai, but these are historical review prices rather than a current menu.