The Royal Budha

Name: The Royal Budha
Address: Holiday Inn & Suites Dubai Al Barsha, an IHG Hotel - Sheikh Zayed Road - near Mall of the Emirates, Al Barsha, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97147040801

Al Barsha

Thai restaurant 04 704 0801

The Royal Budha is a Thai restaurant in Al Barsha, inside the Holiday Inn, with Thai chefs, a relaxed hotel setting and a menu built around classic dishes. It is a good place to explore dishes such as tom yum and mango sticky rice, with a weekend all-you-can-eat dim sum deal also mentioned by reviewers.

Reputation Score

4.5

★★★★★

507 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Thai Cooking

Reviewers consistently describe the food as authentic, with Thai chefs preparing classic curries and other regional dishes.

Tom Yum

The tom yum is a standout for some diners, including one reviewer who found it exceptionally good.

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What to Eat at The Royal Budha

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

Food 5

Pad thai Net +4

“I tried the pad Thai and it was not bad.”
Tom yum soup Net +3

“I tried Thai food for the first time. The Tom Yum soup was really good and spicy.”
Friday dim sum Net +2

“Their Friday dim sum is second to none, probably the best Thai Food and the most authentic in town.”
Pomelo salad Net +2

“The Pomelo salad is also thumbs up.”
Thai green curry Net +2

“From classic favorites like pad thai and green curry to more unique and exotic options, this restaurant has something for every Thai food lover.”

Honorable mentions (17)

Sticky mango rice dessert Net +1

“Lovely food, very polite service. A nice place for a classic Thai meal, they have all the right curries, made really authentic by actual Thai chefs! Love their sticky mango rice dessert and other Thai special desserts.”
Chicken pad kra pow Net +1

“We tried the pomelo salad , tofu cashew nut and chicken pad kra pow with fried rice. Everything was great, though the rice had some room from improvement. I like my fried rice rice to be a bit undercooked and that is how most other thai restaurants serve.”
Grilled prawn salad Net +1

“Great food and ambience! Loved the Massaman curry and Grilled Prawn salad! Definitely coming back! Also Service 10/10!”
Massaman curry Net +1

“Great food and ambience! Loved the Massaman curry and Grilled Prawn salad! Definitely coming back! Also Service 10/10!”
Prawn cake Net +1

“But the prawn cake was super good!!! Delicious and juicy, just a light batter for coating, with the ocean flavor running through your mouth..”
Roasted duck with steamed mixed vegetables, fried onion, and tamarind sauce Net +1

“We ordered the roasted duck with steamed mixed vegetables, fried onion, and tamarind sauce, which I was able to request not be spicy with a bowl of Thai sticky rice, and also the famous Pad Thai. It wasss amazing!”
Royal budha khong wang ruam Net +1

“We ordered the royal budha khong wang ruam, my favorite pad thai, Thai green curry, tom yam, steamed sea bass, and mango sticky rice for dessert. The food is served in large portions at reasonable priced without sacrificing the quality.”
Siam tom yum Net +1

“Lovly make us such great mocktails (Siam Tom yum and Horapha Mojito) and serve us nicely.”
Steamed sea bass Net +1

“We ordered the royal budha khong wang ruam, my favorite pad thai, Thai green curry, tom yam, steamed sea bass, and mango sticky rice for dessert. The food is served in large portions at reasonable priced without sacrificing the quality.”
Stir-fried thai vegetables with tofu Net +1

“The stir-fried Thai vegetables with tofu were good.”
Thai green curry with sticky rice Net +1

“Thai green curry with sticky rice was simply outstanding!!”
Thai sticky rice Net +1

“We ordered the roasted duck with steamed mixed vegetables, fried onion, and tamarind sauce, which I was able to request not be spicy with a bowl of Thai sticky rice, and also the famous Pad Thai. It wasss amazing!”
Tofu cashew nut Net +1

“We tried the pomelo salad , tofu cashew nut and chicken pad kra pow with fried rice. Everything was great, though the rice had some room from improvement. I like my fried rice rice to be a bit undercooked and that is how most other thai restaurants serve.”
Tom kha phak Net +1

“Chef Sapkon.... What amazing food!!!! Hands down the best soup Tom Kha Phak, medium spicy with tender vegetables that takes you back into sweet old memories!! Not gooey not thick but the perfect consistency...”
Tub tim krob Net +1

“I tried wok fried chicken in young peppercorn sauce with rice, and the very famous Thai Iced Tea with milk and finished with Tub Tim Krob.”
Wok fried chicken in young peppercorn sauce with rice Net +1

“I tried wok fried chicken in young peppercorn sauce with rice, and the very famous Thai Iced Tea with milk and finished with Tub Tim Krob.”
Pad thai noodles Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“The pad Thai noodles were mild spicy n bit sweet. For me , noodles have to be spicy, and having a sweet taste in that is really crazy.”

Drinks 3

Horapha mojito Net +1

“Lovly make us such great mocktails (Siam Tom yum and Horapha Mojito) and serve us nicely.”
Thai iced tea with milk Net +1

“I tried wok fried chicken in young peppercorn sauce with rice, and the very famous Thai Iced Tea with milk and finished with Tub Tim Krob. Only very few places in Dubai are serving Thai milk iced tea "The Royal Budha serves the best one"”
Thai milk tea drinks Net +1

“We also tried their Thai milk tea drinks! I was pretty happy afterward!”

What to Avoid (1)

Food 1

Rwd curry Net −1

“The Rwd curry was not great and had more sweetness than spiciness.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Try Weekends. Look for the Friday or Saturday all-you-can-eat dim sum deal; one review lists it at AED79.

Request Spice. If you have a preferred heat level, ask for adjustments: reviewers say dishes can be tailored to your spice tolerance.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Holiday Inn & Suites Dubai Al Barsha, an IHG Hotel - Sheikh Zayed Road - near Mall of the Emirates

Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai

04 704 0801

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Common Concerns

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Premium Pricing

Some diners find the restaurant expensive, although another review considered the premium pricing worthwhile.

Dim Lighting

The dining room can be quite dark, making it harder for some guests to see their food clearly.

Customer-reported prices

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

AED79

all you can eat weekend deal

“The food for this deal is not amazing, but since this is an all you can eat deal it's really good for the AED79 price tag”

Google review · November 2021

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The Bottom Line

The Royal Budha is a Thai restaurant in Al Barsha, located inside the Holiday Inn. Reviews point to authentic cooking by Thai chefs, a broad menu of familiar dishes and a relaxed hotel-restaurant atmosphere. You can order tom yum, pad Thai, curries, Isan dishes and Thai desserts; mango sticky rice is a recurring favourite, though one diner found the mango bland.

Tom yum is one of the clearest standouts in the reviews, while other specific successes include Massaman curry, grilled prawn salad, pomelo salad and Thai green curry with sticky rice. The menu also has plenty for vegetarians, and dishes can be adjusted to suit your spice tolerance. Service is regularly described as friendly, attentive and helpful with recommendations.

For a more value-focused visit, check the Friday or Saturday all-you-can-eat dim sum offer, reported at AED79 in one review. Opinions on the dim sum itself are mixed: one diner enjoyed it, while another called the buffet quality poor. Pricing is also described as quite high by some guests, so promotions may matter.

The dining room is cosy and atmospheric, but its low lighting can make the food difficult to see.