Authentic flavours
Reviewers from Southeast Asia say the Thai dishes taste true to the cuisine, with Tom Yum seafood and Massamun curry standing out.
Thai Delicacy Restaurant
Downtown Dubai
Thai Delicacy Restaurant is a fine-dining Thai restaurant in Downtown Dubai, centred on authentic dishes, fresh ingredients and polished presentation. Reviews point to Tom Yum seafood, mango sticky rice and attentive hospitality, with private dining areas and views adding flexibility for group meals or special occasions.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
406 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fresh papaya
The Som Tum Thai uses notably fresh green papaya, a detail one reviewer found better than similar dishes elsewhere in the UAE.
Strong service
Friendly, attentive hospitality is a consistent theme, including staff who helped a guest find parking and handled a food issue quickly.
Private dining
Private dining zones and rooms suit large groups, while one group of seven enjoyed a private room with a view.
Vegetarian choices
One review specifically praises the vegetarian dishes, making the menu useful beyond meat and seafood orders.
Handmade noodles
A reviewer reports that the noodles are handmade, an appealing detail for diners interested in preparation as well as flavour.
Business lunch
A four-course weekday business lunch was reported at AED 129 per person, from Monday to Thursday.
Relaxed setting
Reviews mention a spacious, modern, clean restaurant with an outside area for views and a relaxed atmosphere suitable for dates.
What to Eat at Thai Delicacy 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 Delicacy 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 Delicacy 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 3
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Mango sticky rice Net +2
“Excellent authentic Thai food. Recommended: Tom Yum soup, fried shrimp cake, Thai milk tea, mango sticky rice.”
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Review excerpts
“Excellent authentic Thai food. Recommended: Tom Yum soup, fried shrimp cake, Thai milk tea, mango sticky rice.”November 2023
“The food is excellent. We shared starters of crab cakes, spring rolls, and a papaya salad. Our group had a mix of more traditional Thai dishes, such as pad Thai etc. I personally had the Massamun curry, which was superb and on par with anything I've had in Thailand and other favourite Thai places I often visit. We also had mango sticky rice for dessert, which was good.”December 2023
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Papaya salad Net +2
“I can feel the papaya salad is very fresh in this restaurant,which is usually not that much fresh in others Thai food in UAE.”
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Review excerpts
“I can feel the papaya salad is very fresh in this restaurant,which is usually not that much fresh in others Thai food in UAE.”December 2024
“The meal started with **Som Tum Thai**, a fresh and flavorful green papaya salad that was both tangy and spicy.”August 2024
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Thod man goong Net +2
“Following that, we indulged in **Thod Man Goong**, delicious Thai prawn cakes that were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.”
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“Following that, we indulged in **Thod Man Goong**, delicious Thai prawn cakes that were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.”August 2024
“Excellent authentic Thai food. Recommended: Tom Yum soup, fried shrimp cake, Thai milk tea, mango sticky rice.”November 2023
Honorable mentions (13)
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Fish with lime soup Net +1
“The fish with lime soup is worth the trip. But literally everything is delicious. The service is wonderful, ask for guidance on the menu and you won't be steered wrong.”
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“The fish with lime soup is worth the trip. But literally everything is delicious. The service is wonderful, ask for guidance on the menu and you won't be steered wrong.”November 2023
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Gaeng pa neang nuea Net +1
“We also tried the **Gaeng Pa Neang Nuea**, a rich and creamy red curry with tender beef, which was simply divine.”
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“We also tried the **Gaeng Pa Neang Nuea**, a rich and creamy red curry with tender beef, which was simply divine.”August 2024
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Khao phad sup pa rod Net +1
“The **Khao Phad Sup Pa Rod**, a pineapple fried rice, was a delightful combination of sweet and savory.”
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“The **Khao Phad Sup Pa Rod**, a pineapple fried rice, was a delightful combination of sweet and savory.”August 2024
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Massamun curry Net +1
“The food is excellent. We shared starters of crab cakes, spring rolls, and a papaya salad. Our group had a mix of more traditional Thai dishes, such as pad Thai etc. I personally had the Massamun curry, which was superb and on par with anything I've had in Thailand and other favourite Thai places I often visit. We also had mango sticky rice for dessert, which was good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food is excellent. We shared starters of crab cakes, spring rolls, and a papaya salad. Our group had a mix of more traditional Thai dishes, such as pad Thai etc. I personally had the Massamun curry, which was superb and on par with anything I've had in Thailand and other favourite Thai places I often visit. We also had mango sticky rice for dessert, which was good.”December 2023
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Phad kra praow gai Net +1
“The **Phad Kra Praow Gai**, a stir-fried chicken dish with basil, was aromatic and perfectly seasoned.”
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“The **Phad Kra Praow Gai**, a stir-fried chicken dish with basil, was aromatic and perfectly seasoned.”August 2024
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Red curry Net +1
“Wonderful taste! And authentic food! Don’t miss to visit our this restaurant, order your Tom Yong soup, and red curry!! They charge you additional amount for the service but it worths! You will finish all your dishes leaving nothing!!! 😍”
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“Wonderful taste! And authentic food! Don’t miss to visit our this restaurant, order your Tom Yong soup, and red curry!! They charge you additional amount for the service but it worths! You will finish all your dishes leaving nothing!!! 😍”September 2023
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Satay tiger prawns Net +1
“The **Satay Tiger Prawns** were a highlight – juicy, grilled prawns with a delightful satay sauce that I absolutely loved.”
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“The **Satay Tiger Prawns** were a highlight – juicy, grilled prawns with a delightful satay sauce that I absolutely loved.”August 2024
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Tamyamgong Net +1
“It was so delicious that I even forgot to take pictures. Amazing place for people who love authentic Thai. Try their TamYamGong, fried Chicken, Papaya salad. We will be back... We sat at the circulating big table, but the restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere for a date too.”
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“It was so delicious that I even forgot to take pictures. Amazing place for people who love authentic Thai. Try their TamYamGong, fried Chicken, Papaya salad. We will be back... We sat at the circulating big table, but the restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere for a date too.”June 2023
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Tom yam soup Net +1
“Tom yam soup was nice”
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“Tom yam soup was nice”June 2024
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Tom yum Net +1
“Tom yum was good, prawn curry and the noodles were average.”
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“Tom yum was good, prawn curry and the noodles were average.”September 2024
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Tom yum seafood Net +1
“The best part was the food, our favorite dish was the Tom Yum seafood but everything we ordered was delicious.”
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Review excerpts
“The best part was the food, our favorite dish was the Tom Yum seafood but everything we ordered was delicious.”April 2024
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Tom yum soup Net +1
“Excellent authentic Thai food. Recommended: Tom Yum soup, fried shrimp cake, Thai milk tea, mango sticky rice.”
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Review excerpts
“Excellent authentic Thai food. Recommended: Tom Yum soup, fried shrimp cake, Thai milk tea, mango sticky rice.”November 2023
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Prawn curry Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“Tom yum was good, prawn curry and the noodles were average.”
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Drinks 2
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Thai tea Net +2
“Thai tea was awesome”
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“Thai tea was awesome”June 2024
“To complement our meal, we enjoyed some refreshing Thai tea, which was the perfect balance of sweetness and richness.”August 2024
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Thai milk tea Net +1
“Excellent authentic Thai food. Recommended: Tom Yum soup, fried shrimp cake, Thai milk tea, mango sticky rice.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Excellent authentic Thai food. Recommended: Tom Yum soup, fried shrimp cake, Thai milk tea, mango sticky rice.”November 2023
What to Avoid (1)
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Sea bream Net −1
“The only issues was with the fish which was sea bream and was with some scales so it was so uncomfortable to eat with it.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The only issues was with the fish which was sea bream and was with some scales so it was so uncomfortable to eat with it.”June 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Book ahead. Reserve in advance, especially if you want a private room with a view; one reviewer specifically advised booking ahead.
Ask guidance. If the menu feels unfamiliar, ask the staff for recommendations; a reviewer says this helped them choose confidently.
Check parking. Allow time to sort out parking or ask the restaurant for help, since reviews mention parking difficulty as well as valet parking.
Try dessert. Leave room for mango sticky rice, repeatedly mentioned as a recommended dessert and described as good by a group diner.
Plan groups. For a large party, confirm timing before ordering: one group of 11 experienced food arriving very late and in separate batches.
Choose spice. Ask for the spice level you prefer; one reviewer notes the authentic dishes can be ordered spicy or not.
Plan the visit
Practical details
DAMAC Maison Upper Crest - 6th floor - Al Asayel St
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
Common Concerns
Food safety
One reviewer reported finding pieces of plastic and said the dispute over it led to a dental visit; this is a serious isolated complaint.
Slow group service
A group of 11 reported very late, piecemeal service, leaving children waiting and tired before all dishes arrived.
Price concerns
Some diners felt the fine-dining prices were high for the taste, while another described prices as a bit high.
Inconsistent balance
One review found several dishes overly sweet and less traditionally balanced than expected, despite decent food quality overall.
Parking difficulty
Parking was described as an issue by one diner, although another review says a waiter helped with parking and valet parking was mentioned.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
aed 129 per person
4 course business lunch
“They have a 4 course business lunch on from Mon- Thursday for aed 129 per person”Google review · July 2024
70 - 120 aed
standard Thai dishes
“Prices are very very reasonable, with most standard Thai dishes being between 70 - 120 aed”Google review · December 2023
AED 75
huge main
“The prices are so good too! AED 75 for a huge main! The service was out of this world”Google review · April 2023
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The Bottom Line
Thai Delicacy Restaurant is a fine-dining Thai option in Downtown Dubai for diners who want more than a generic curry-and-noodles meal. Reviews describe authentic preparations and point to Tom Yum Goong or Tom Yum seafood, Som Tum Thai, Massamun curry and mango sticky rice as reliable places to start. One diner from Southeast Asia said the chef got the flavours right, while another praised the fresh green papaya in the salad.
The setting is spacious, modern and air-conditioned, with views, a small outside area and private rooms for groups. That makes it workable for a family celebration, date or larger gathering; one party of seven used a private room. Service is usually the restaurant’s strongest suit, with repeated mentions of kind, attentive staff.
Valet parking is mentioned, although parking is also a reported annoyance. Pricing is not uniformly seen as good value. A four-course business lunch was reported at AED 129 per person from Monday to Thursday, while standard Thai dishes were described as mostly AED 70–120 and one huge main as AED 75.
A few diners felt the food did not always justify fine-dining prices, and one large group experienced slow, piecemeal service. The restaurant does not serve alcohol. For a first visit, book ahead for a private room, ask for menu guidance and save room for the mango sticky rice.