Authentic flavours
A reviewer who lived in Thailand said the food felt proper, with a Thai chef and Thai music adding to the experience.
Thai Chi Pan-Asian Restaurant
Umm Hurair
Thai Chi is a Thai and Chinese restaurant in Umm Hurair, within the Wafi Mall complex. Reviews make it especially appealing for dim sum offers, including all-you-can-eat formats, as well as familiar dishes such as green curry and mango sticky rice.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
384 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Dim sum
Reviews highlight a large dim sum selection, with all-you-can-eat offers reported on particular days.
Fresh cooking
One recent diner said the food was freshly prepared, with staff able to discuss menu adjustments for customer requests.
Generous portions
Several diners found the portions generous, including a group of eight who said the dishes were worth the price.
Outdoor seating
The restaurant has an outdoor area in the mall complex, giving diners an alternative to the indoor setting.
Group dining
A party of around 30 was hosted with a customised menu, and the reviewer particularly liked the prawn sui mai, noodles and egg fried rice.
Mall parking
Reviews mention valet parking and free mall parking, which is useful when visiting Wafi Mall.
What to Eat at Thai Chi Pan-Asian Restaurant 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 Thai Chi Pan-Asian Restaurant, 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 Thai Chi Pan-Asian Restaurant, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Mango sticky rice Net +2
“I love their mango sticky rice as well. So yummy.”
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“I love their mango sticky rice as well. So yummy.”January 2023
“Tofu Claypot also delicious and mango sticky rice same standard as Thailand.”October 2023
Honorable mentions (26)
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All you can eat dim sun Net +1
“Every Wednesday they are doing « all you can eat dim sun for 99aed ». Food is very tasty. They also have a nice terrasse. Try their soup it is amazing”
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“Every Wednesday they are doing « all you can eat dim sun for 99aed ». Food is very tasty. They also have a nice terrasse. Try their soup it is amazing”April 2023
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Chicken dumplings Net +1
“The chicken dumplings were also good.”
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“The chicken dumplings were also good.”August 2024
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Chilli garlic prawns Net +1
“Had an amazing experience at Thai Chi! There were 6 of us and we ordered the prawn pad thai, chicken pad thai, mee fun, Thai green curry with steamed rice, crispy beef, chilli garlic prawns, sweet & sour chicken, and the Thai Chi special fried rice every single dish was absolutely delicious and full of flavour.”
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“Had an amazing experience at Thai Chi! There were 6 of us and we ordered the prawn pad thai, chicken pad thai, mee fun, Thai green curry with steamed rice, crispy beef, chilli garlic prawns, sweet & sour chicken, and the Thai Chi special fried rice every single dish was absolutely delicious and full of flavour.”May 2026
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Coconut milk dessert Net +1
“Salads, starters, mains all enough variety. The coconut milk dessert is great.”
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“Salads, starters, mains all enough variety. The coconut milk dessert is great.”February 2024
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Crispy beef Net +1
“Had an amazing experience at Thai Chi! There were 6 of us and we ordered the prawn pad thai, chicken pad thai, mee fun, Thai green curry with steamed rice, crispy beef, chilli garlic prawns, sweet & sour chicken, and the Thai Chi special fried rice every single dish was absolutely delicious and full of flavour.”
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Review excerpts
“Had an amazing experience at Thai Chi! There were 6 of us and we ordered the prawn pad thai, chicken pad thai, mee fun, Thai green curry with steamed rice, crispy beef, chilli garlic prawns, sweet & sour chicken, and the Thai Chi special fried rice every single dish was absolutely delicious and full of flavour.”May 2026
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Dim-sum Net +1
“If you love dim-sum and then this is just the place! We tried their all you can eat buffet and simply loved the variety and all the flavors!”
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“If you love dim-sum and then this is just the place! We tried their all you can eat buffet and simply loved the variety and all the flavors!”March 2023
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Egg fried rice Net +1
“The food was phenomenal every dish was beautifully prepared and full of flavour. The prawn sui mai were especially delicious, and the egg fried rice and noodles were definite crowd favourites.”
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“The food was phenomenal every dish was beautifully prepared and full of flavour. The prawn sui mai were especially delicious, and the egg fried rice and noodles were definite crowd favourites.”January 2026
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Garlic prawns Net +1
“I enjoyed the japanese beer and Thai curry with rice and garlic prawns. It's fantastic in quality and quantity as well and it's under happy hours.”
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“I enjoyed the japanese beer and Thai curry with rice and garlic prawns. It's fantastic in quality and quantity as well and it's under happy hours.”May 2026
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Green curry shrimp Net +1
“I loved the Green Curry shrimp as it was well done.”
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“I loved the Green Curry shrimp as it was well done.”August 2024
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Kang kung dish Net +1
“The food was so yummy — especially the Kung Pao Chicken, Kang Kung dish, and dumplings — each dish was bursting with authentic flavors and cooked to perfection. 😋🍜🥟”
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“The food was so yummy — especially the Kung Pao Chicken, Kang Kung dish, and dumplings — each dish was bursting with authentic flavors and cooked to perfection. 😋🍜🥟”November 2025
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Kung pao chicken Net +1
“The food was so yummy — especially the Kung Pao Chicken, Kang Kung dish, and dumplings — each dish was bursting with authentic flavors and cooked to perfection. 😋🍜🥟”
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“The food was so yummy — especially the Kung Pao Chicken, Kang Kung dish, and dumplings — each dish was bursting with authentic flavors and cooked to perfection. 😋🍜🥟”November 2025
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Mee fun Net +1
“Had an amazing experience at Thai Chi! There were 6 of us and we ordered the prawn pad thai, chicken pad thai, mee fun, Thai green curry with steamed rice, crispy beef, chilli garlic prawns, sweet & sour chicken, and the Thai Chi special fried rice every single dish was absolutely delicious and full of flavour.”
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Review excerpts
“Had an amazing experience at Thai Chi! There were 6 of us and we ordered the prawn pad thai, chicken pad thai, mee fun, Thai green curry with steamed rice, crispy beef, chilli garlic prawns, sweet & sour chicken, and the Thai Chi special fried rice every single dish was absolutely delicious and full of flavour.”May 2026
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Prawn pad thai Net +1
“Had an amazing experience at Thai Chi! There were 6 of us and we ordered the prawn pad thai, chicken pad thai, mee fun, Thai green curry with steamed rice, crispy beef, chilli garlic prawns, sweet & sour chicken, and the Thai Chi special fried rice every single dish was absolutely delicious and full of flavour.”
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Review excerpts
“Had an amazing experience at Thai Chi! There were 6 of us and we ordered the prawn pad thai, chicken pad thai, mee fun, Thai green curry with steamed rice, crispy beef, chilli garlic prawns, sweet & sour chicken, and the Thai Chi special fried rice every single dish was absolutely delicious and full of flavour.”May 2026
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Prawn sui mai Net +1
“The food was phenomenal every dish was beautifully prepared and full of flavour. The prawn sui mai were especially delicious, and the egg fried rice and noodles were definite crowd favourites.”
Positive 1Negative 0
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“The food was phenomenal every dish was beautifully prepared and full of flavour. The prawn sui mai were especially delicious, and the egg fried rice and noodles were definite crowd favourites.”January 2026
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Prawn tempura Net +1
“The appetizers papaya salad was amazing as it was spicy...and prawn tempura was just melting with the crispy n crunchy prawns..”
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“The appetizers papaya salad was amazing as it was spicy...and prawn tempura was just melting with the crispy n crunchy prawns..”May 2018
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Sweet & sour chicken with lychee Net +1
“Sweet & Sour chicken with lychee was one of the best I’ve had around the world try it.”
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“Sweet & Sour chicken with lychee was one of the best I’ve had around the world try it.”October 2023
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Thai chi special fried rice Net +1
“Had an amazing experience at Thai Chi! There were 6 of us and we ordered the prawn pad thai, chicken pad thai, mee fun, Thai green curry with steamed rice, crispy beef, chilli garlic prawns, sweet & sour chicken, and the Thai Chi special fried rice every single dish was absolutely delicious and full of flavour.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Had an amazing experience at Thai Chi! There were 6 of us and we ordered the prawn pad thai, chicken pad thai, mee fun, Thai green curry with steamed rice, crispy beef, chilli garlic prawns, sweet & sour chicken, and the Thai Chi special fried rice every single dish was absolutely delicious and full of flavour.”May 2026
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Thai curry with rice Net +1
“I enjoyed the japanese beer and Thai curry with rice and garlic prawns. It's fantastic in quality and quantity as well and it's under happy hours.”
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“I enjoyed the japanese beer and Thai curry with rice and garlic prawns. It's fantastic in quality and quantity as well and it's under happy hours.”May 2026
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Thai green curry with steamed rice Net +1
“Had an amazing experience at Thai Chi! There were 6 of us and we ordered the prawn pad thai, chicken pad thai, mee fun, Thai green curry with steamed rice, crispy beef, chilli garlic prawns, sweet & sour chicken, and the Thai Chi special fried rice every single dish was absolutely delicious and full of flavour.”
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Review excerpts
“Had an amazing experience at Thai Chi! There were 6 of us and we ordered the prawn pad thai, chicken pad thai, mee fun, Thai green curry with steamed rice, crispy beef, chilli garlic prawns, sweet & sour chicken, and the Thai Chi special fried rice every single dish was absolutely delicious and full of flavour.”May 2026
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Tofu claypot Net +1
“Tofu Claypot also delicious and mango sticky rice same standard as Thailand.”
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“Tofu Claypot also delicious and mango sticky rice same standard as Thailand.”October 2023
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Tom kha gai soup Net +1
“In addition to the Dimsum offer, I have also tested Tom Kha Gai soup and recommend this unreservedly!”
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“In addition to the Dimsum offer, I have also tested Tom Kha Gai soup and recommend this unreservedly!”March 2023
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Unlimited dimsums Net +1
“I tried unlimited dimsums. Very tasty.”
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“I tried unlimited dimsums. Very tasty.”November 2022
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Veg curry with rice Net +1
“Veg Curry with Rice was very nice.”
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“Veg Curry with Rice was very nice.”July 2025
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Veg noodles Net +1
“Veg Noodles was nice.”
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“Veg Noodles was nice.”July 2025
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Chicken pad thai Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Had an amazing experience at Thai Chi! There were 6 of us and we ordered the prawn pad thai, chicken pad thai, mee fun, Thai green curry with steamed rice, crispy beef, chilli garlic prawns, sweet & sour chicken, and the Thai Chi special fried rice every single dish was absolutely delicious and full of flavour.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“Had an amazing experience at Thai Chi! There were 6 of us and we ordered the prawn pad thai, chicken pad thai, mee fun, Thai green curry with steamed rice, crispy beef, chilli garlic prawns, sweet & sour chicken, and the Thai Chi special fried rice every single dish was absolutely delicious and full of flavour.”May 2026
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Sweet & sour chicken Net 0
Mixed feedback
“Had an amazing experience at Thai Chi! There were 6 of us and we ordered the prawn pad thai, chicken pad thai, mee fun, Thai green curry with steamed rice, crispy beef, chilli garlic prawns, sweet & sour chicken, and the Thai Chi special fried rice every single dish was absolutely delicious and full of flavour.”
Positive 1Negative 1
Review excerpts
“Had an amazing experience at Thai Chi! There were 6 of us and we ordered the prawn pad thai, chicken pad thai, mee fun, Thai green curry with steamed rice, crispy beef, chilli garlic prawns, sweet & sour chicken, and the Thai Chi special fried rice every single dish was absolutely delicious and full of flavour.”May 2026
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Japanese beer Net +1
“I enjoyed the japanese beer and Thai curry with rice and garlic prawns. It's fantastic in quality and quantity as well and it's under happy hours.”
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“I enjoyed the japanese beer and Thai curry with rice and garlic prawns. It's fantastic in quality and quantity as well and it's under happy hours.”May 2026
What to Avoid (1)
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Frozen tangyuan Net −1
“For dessert, there’s only one frozen tangyuan, and the fruit isn't fresh—likely spoiled, as the taste has changed, which is disappointing.”
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Critical review excerpts
“For dessert, there’s only one frozen tangyuan, and the fruit isn't fresh—likely spoiled, as the taste has changed, which is disappointing.”October 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Check format. Ask whether buffet or à la carte is running before you go; reviews describe different formats on different visits.
Time your visit. Avoid arriving very hungry at peak periods, since one family reported waiting over an hour for its food.
Ask adjustments. If you have dietary preferences, ask what can be adjusted; staff were described as knowledgeable about menu changes.
Try dim sum. Dim sum fans should check the schedule for an all-you-can-eat offer; Wednesday availability was reported in older reviews.
Use mall parking. Allow for a Wafi Mall parking stop, or use valet parking if available during your visit.
Plan the visit
Practical details
1st floor, Pyramids - opposite Wafi City Main Entrance
Umm Hurair Second, Dubai
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | 6:30 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 6:30 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 6:30 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 12:30 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 12:30 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 12:30 PM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Buffet inconsistency
Some weekend diners reported limited choices, empty sections and cold food that was not refilled.
Long waits
One family reported waiting more than an hour for food, including with two hungry children.
Dated interiors
A strongly negative review described the indoor decor as dreary and the outdoor courtyard as lifeless, calling for refurbishment.
Variable portions
One repeat visitor felt main-course portions had become smaller, saying the rice was more filling than the mains.
Dish preferences
One diner disliked the egg-wrapped chicken pad Thai and found the sweet-and-sour chicken too sweet.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
99 dirhams
unlimited dimsum
“I live right next to WAFI Mall and had decided to go to Thai Chi, especially since unlimited dimsum are available on Wednesdays for 99 dirhams”Google review · March 2023
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The Bottom Line
Thai Chi is a Thai and Chinese restaurant in Umm Hurair, inside the Wafi Mall complex. It suits diners looking for familiar Thai favourites alongside Chinese dishes, with reviews especially pointing to dim sum, green curry, papaya salad, mango sticky rice and Tom Kha Gai soup. The all-you-can-eat dim sum format is a recurring attraction, though its schedule and availability should be checked before booking.
Food feedback is generally strong: diners describe authentic flavours, fresh preparation and generous portions, while one reviewer who had lived in Thailand felt the food was properly Thai. The restaurant has also handled larger gatherings, including a party of about 30 with a customised menu. Families and groups appear well catered for, and reviews mention both indoor dining and outdoor seating.
The main caution is inconsistency around buffet visits. Some guests reported hot, fresh food and good variety, while others found buffet sections empty or cold, particularly on a weekend afternoon. One family also waited more than an hour for its meal.
Ambience opinions are mixed: many enjoy the Thai-themed decor and calm setting, but one repeat visitor found the interiors dated and the courtyard lifeless. Free Wafi Mall parking and valet parking are mentioned in reviews.