Authentic flavours
Customers describe the Thai flavours as authentic, balanced and aromatic, with the green curry and papaya salad standing out.
Tong Thai
Business Bay
Tong Thai is an upscale Thai restaurant in Business Bay, serving regional dishes and familiar classics in an elegant hotel setting. Reviews repeatedly point to the green curry and tom yum soup with prawns, while the atmospheric dining room suits date nights, celebrations and unhurried dinners.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
896 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Elegant setting
Dark wood, soft lighting, red lanterns and dramatic hallways create a refined setting that works well for date nights and celebrations.
Attentive service
Many diners found the team warm and attentive, with staff explaining dishes, making recommendations and responding to individual needs.
Generous portions
Portions can be substantial; one diner found the green curry large enough to satisfy after arriving very hungry.
Celebration touches
Birthday diners have received complimentary desserts, candles, cards and even a birthday cake.
Quiet views
Reviews mention attractive views and an atmosphere where guests can enjoy conversation without raising their voices.
Family option
A kids' menu is available, making the restaurant workable for family birthday meals as well as adult occasions.
Valet parking
The JW Marriott Marquis location includes valet parking, a useful convenience when visiting for dinner.
What to Eat at Tong Thai 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 Tong Thai, 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 Tong Thai got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 9
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Pad thai Net +5
“The pad thai was packed with flavor and cooked just right.”
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“The pad thai was packed with flavor and cooked just right.”February 2026
“For the main course, both the Pad Thai and beef tenderloin were perfectly executed — tender, flavorful, and deeply satisfying.”November 2025
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Green curry Net +3
“Great food. Green curry was rich, flavorful, and comforting without being too heavy. Portion was large. Luckily, I was very hungry.”
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“Great food. Green curry was rich, flavorful, and comforting without being too heavy. Portion was large. Luckily, I was very hungry.”January 2026
“The green curry, side order of veggies were spot on.”August 2026
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Beef tenderloin Net +2
“The Pad Thai was beautifully balanced — sweet, tangy, and satisfying — and the beef tenderloin was incredibly soft and cooked to perfection.”
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“The Pad Thai was beautifully balanced — sweet, tangy, and satisfying — and the beef tenderloin was incredibly soft and cooked to perfection.”November 2025
“For the main course, both the Pad Thai and beef tenderloin were perfectly executed — tender, flavorful, and deeply satisfying.”November 2025
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Chicken dim sum Net +2
“The papaya and peanut salad paired with chicken dim sum made for a refreshing and flavorful start.”
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“The papaya and peanut salad paired with chicken dim sum made for a refreshing and flavorful start.”November 2025
“The papaya and peanut salad was crisp and refreshing, while the chicken dim sum added a comforting touch of warmth.”November 2025
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Green curry chicken Net +2
“For the main course, we enjoyed classic Phad Thai Noodles and an exceptional Green Chicken Curry, served alongside jasmine rice. The noodles were savory, subtly smoky, and perfectly al dente—comforting yet elegant in execution. The star of the evening, however, was undoubtedly the Thai Green Chicken Curry. Creamy yet light, aromatic with fresh herbs, and layered with gentle heat, this dish was the very essence of Thai home cooking presented with restaurant finesse. Every spoonful was infused with the soul-soothing warmth of lemongrass, and coconut milk—unforgettable in its authenticity.”
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“For the main course, we enjoyed classic Phad Thai Noodles and an exceptional Green Chicken Curry, served alongside jasmine rice. The noodles were savory, subtly smoky, and perfectly al dente—comforting yet elegant in execution. The star of the evening, however, was undoubtedly the Thai Green Chicken Curry. Creamy yet light, aromatic with fresh herbs, and layered with gentle heat, this dish was the very essence of Thai home cooking presented with restaurant finesse. Every spoonful was infused with the soul-soothing warmth of lemongrass, and coconut milk—unforgettable in its authenticity.”October 2025
“The green curry chicken was creamy, rich, and authentic — exactly how Thai curry should taste.”February 2026
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Papaya and peanut salad Net +2
“The papaya and peanut salad was crisp and refreshing, while the chicken dim sum added a comforting touch of warmth.”
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“The papaya and peanut salad was crisp and refreshing, while the chicken dim sum added a comforting touch of warmth.”November 2025
“The papaya and peanut salad paired with chicken dim sum made for a refreshing and flavorful start.”November 2025
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Prawn soup Net +2
“The prawn soup was full of depth and aroma, awakening the palate for the flavorful mains.”
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“The prawn soup was full of depth and aroma, awakening the palate for the flavorful mains.”November 2025
“The prawn soup was rich, aromatic, and beautifully balanced.”November 2025
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Set menu Net +2
“We took the set menu and its so worth it 😍 highly recommend - we were so full afterwards and each single dish was TOP.”
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“We took the set menu and its so worth it 😍 highly recommend - we were so full afterwards and each single dish was TOP.”August 2025
“I recently tried their set menu, and every course was a delightful journey through Thailand’s culinary essence.”November 2025
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Tub tim krob Net +2
“If you have a sweet tooth, you should definitely try the Tub Tim Krob dessert, which was light, refreshing, and a great way to finish.”
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“If you have a sweet tooth, you should definitely try the Tub Tim Krob dessert, which was light, refreshing, and a great way to finish.”October 2025
“Dessert came in the form of the classic Thai favorite: Tub Tim Krob—a beautifully plated bowl of ruby water chestnuts in sweetened coconut milk. Light, naturally sweet, and made entirely with wholesome ingredients, it was the perfect conclusion to a rich yet balanced meal.”October 2025
Honorable mentions (21)
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Chicken buns Net +1
“The chicken buns were unique in presentation, & delicious.”
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“The chicken buns were unique in presentation, & delicious.”August 2026
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Chicken dumplings Net +1
“The Chicken Dumplings were delicately steamed, yielding to a juicy, well-seasoned filling.”
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“The Chicken Dumplings were delicately steamed, yielding to a juicy, well-seasoned filling.”October 2025
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Decadent dessert Net +1
“The meal concluded with a decadent dessert that simply melted in the mouth, the perfect sweet ending to a memorable dining experience.”
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“The meal concluded with a decadent dessert that simply melted in the mouth, the perfect sweet ending to a memorable dining experience.”November 2025
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Dessert Net +1
“To end on a high note, the dessert was divine, smooth and melt-in-your-mouth delicious.”
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“To end on a high note, the dessert was divine, smooth and melt-in-your-mouth delicious.”November 2025
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Mango sorbet Net +1
“They even surprised us with free mango sorbet at the end — such a nice touch to finish the meal.”
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“They even surprised us with free mango sorbet at the end — such a nice touch to finish the meal.”February 2026
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Massaman Net +1
“Authentic, flavorful Thai classics; recommended food include green curry, Massaman, Prawn Pad Thai. One of my best authentic Thai food.”
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“Authentic, flavorful Thai classics; recommended food include green curry, Massaman, Prawn Pad Thai. One of my best authentic Thai food.”August 2025
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Milk dessert with fruit Net +1
“We were especially impressed by the tom yum, pad thai and milk dessert with fruit - everything was top notch.”
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“We were especially impressed by the tom yum, pad thai and milk dessert with fruit - everything was top notch.”July 2025
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Pad thai kung sod Net +1
“For the main course, I had the Pad Thai Kung Sod, which was flavorful and balanced with just the right hint of tamarind. The prawns were cooked perfectly, and the noodles were very well seasoned.”
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“For the main course, I had the Pad Thai Kung Sod, which was flavorful and balanced with just the right hint of tamarind. The prawns were cooked perfectly, and the noodles were very well seasoned.”October 2025
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Papaya salad Net +1
“The papaya salad was fresh and perfectly balanced between spicy, sweet, and tangy.”
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“The papaya salad was fresh and perfectly balanced between spicy, sweet, and tangy.”February 2026
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Pomelo salad Net +1
“Equally compelling were the Pomelo Salad and Green Papaya Salad—two refreshing dishes that exemplify the Thai mastery of contrasting textures and flavors. The pomelo, juicy and slightly tart, paired beautifully with toasted coconut and a touch of chili, creating a sweet-spicy profile that lingered delightfully.”
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“Equally compelling were the Pomelo Salad and Green Papaya Salad—two refreshing dishes that exemplify the Thai mastery of contrasting textures and flavors. The pomelo, juicy and slightly tart, paired beautifully with toasted coconut and a touch of chili, creating a sweet-spicy profile that lingered delightfully.”October 2025
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Prawn pad thai Net +1
“Authentic, flavorful Thai classics; recommended food include green curry, Massaman, Prawn Pad Thai. One of my best authentic Thai food.”
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“Authentic, flavorful Thai classics; recommended food include green curry, Massaman, Prawn Pad Thai. One of my best authentic Thai food.”August 2025
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Purple steamed dumplings Net +1
“we opted for the papaya salad, the purple steamed dumplings, the Thai curry, tom yum soup, woke fried beef tenderloin. each dish was amazing and seemed to have been put a lot of effort into it.”
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“we opted for the papaya salad, the purple steamed dumplings, the Thai curry, tom yum soup, woke fried beef tenderloin. each dish was amazing and seemed to have been put a lot of effort into it.”June 2025
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Set course menu Net +1
“The set course menu is exceptional, featuring high-quality ingredients and an impressive variety of authentic Thai flavors. Every dish is perfectly balanced and presented with great care.”
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“The set course menu is exceptional, featuring high-quality ingredients and an impressive variety of authentic Thai flavors. Every dish is perfectly balanced and presented with great care.”October 2025
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Side order of veggies Net +1
“The green curry, side order of veggies were spot on.”
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“The green curry, side order of veggies were spot on.”August 2026
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Special set dinner menu Net +1
“The special set dinner menu was packed with flavor – every dish felt like a perfect balance of taste and tradition.”
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“The special set dinner menu was packed with flavor – every dish felt like a perfect balance of taste and tradition.”September 2025
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Stir-fried seafood with basil Net +1
“The stir-fried seafood with basil was full of heat and freshness, with generous portions of seafood.”
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“The stir-fried seafood with basil was full of heat and freshness, with generous portions of seafood.”February 2026
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Tapioca desert Net +1
“So the staff brought a small portion of a tapioca desert on the house!”
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“So the staff brought a small portion of a tapioca desert on the house!”August 2026
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Thai curry Net +1
“we opted for the papaya salad, the purple steamed dumplings, the Thai curry, tom yum soup, woke fried beef tenderloin. each dish was amazing and seemed to have been put a lot of effort into it.”
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“we opted for the papaya salad, the purple steamed dumplings, the Thai curry, tom yum soup, woke fried beef tenderloin. each dish was amazing and seemed to have been put a lot of effort into it.”June 2025
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Tom yum soup Net +1
“we opted for the papaya salad, the purple steamed dumplings, the Thai curry, tom yum soup, woke fried beef tenderloin. each dish was amazing and seemed to have been put a lot of effort into it.”
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“we opted for the papaya salad, the purple steamed dumplings, the Thai curry, tom yum soup, woke fried beef tenderloin. each dish was amazing and seemed to have been put a lot of effort into it.”June 2025
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Tom yum soup with prawns Net +1
“The appetizers, were both fresh and full of authentic Thai flavors, followed by the Tom Yum soup with prawns - aromatic, tangy, and perfectly spiced.”
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“The appetizers, were both fresh and full of authentic Thai flavors, followed by the Tom Yum soup with prawns - aromatic, tangy, and perfectly spiced.”October 2025
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Woke fried beef tenderloin Net +1
“we opted for the papaya salad, the purple steamed dumplings, the Thai curry, tom yum soup, woke fried beef tenderloin. each dish was amazing and seemed to have been put a lot of effort into it.”
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“we opted for the papaya salad, the purple steamed dumplings, the Thai curry, tom yum soup, woke fried beef tenderloin. each dish was amazing and seemed to have been put a lot of effort into it.”June 2025
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Jasmine green tea Net +1
“We sipped on Jasmine Green Tea to close the evening—a calming, aromatic brew that complemented the lingering spice and sweetness of the meal, grounding us gently back from our culinary voyage.”
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“We sipped on Jasmine Green Tea to close the evening—a calming, aromatic brew that complemented the lingering spice and sweetness of the meal, grounding us gently back from our culinary voyage.”October 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Check dietary details. If you are vegetarian or avoid seafood, repeat the requirement when ordering and verify each dish before it arrives.
Ask about discounts. Ask what offers apply before ordering and check the final bill, since one guest said a requested discount was missed.
Use valet. If you are driving, the JW Marriott Marquis location has valet parking, which reviewers describe as a useful convenience.
Mark celebrations. Mention a birthday when booking or arriving; reviews describe complimentary desserts, candles, cards and birthday cake.
Order dessert. Leave room for Tub Tim Krob, described as a light, refreshing finish after a rich meal.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Sheikh Zayed Rd
Business Bay, Dubai
| Mon | 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 6:00 PM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Dietary lapse
One vegetarian guest was served prawn crackers and later noticed a strong fish smell in a dish despite explaining they do not eat seafood.
Uneven service
A recent diner reported both rushed service and long waits, including empty plates left on the table and repeated calls for attention.
Cocktail quality
One returning customer found the cocktails disappointing in both taste and presentation.
Offer clarity
A guest who asked about discounts later learned an available discount had not been applied to the bill.
Inconsistent food
Although many reviews praise the food, one diner abandoned an appetizer and cancelled the main course after finding the food quality sub par.
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The Bottom Line
Tong Thai is an upscale Thai restaurant in Business Bay, set within the JW Marriott Marquis. It is a strong choice when dinner needs to feel like an occasion: reviews describe elegant Thai-inspired interiors, warm lighting, views and service that can include dish explanations and thoughtful celebration gestures. A kids' menu is also available.
The menu gives you plenty of recognisable starting points. Green curry is repeatedly described as rich, creamy and authentic, while tom yum soup with prawns is praised for its aroma, tang and spice. Other well-reviewed choices include green papaya salad, Pad Thai and Tub Tim Krob, a light dessert of ruby water chestnuts in sweetened coconut milk.
The set menu is useful if you want to try several specialities and leave full. Prices are described as reasonable for the quality and location, though no customer review gives a specific amount. Valet parking at the hotel is a practical plus, and the setting suits romantic dinners, family meals and birthdays.
Service is not perfectly consistent. One recent diner reported rushed table handling, delays and disappointing cocktails, while another vegetarian guest received prawn crackers and a fish-smelling dish after stating their restrictions. Be explicit about dietary needs, ask about current discounts before ordering, and check the bill.