Authentic flavours
Multiple diners describe the food as authentic Thai, with generous portions that leave you well fed.
Tuk Tuk Thai Cuisine – The Sustainable City
The Sustainable City
Tuk Tuk Thai Cuisine is a cosy Thai restaurant in The Sustainable City, known in reviews for generous portions, attentive service and dishes such as Tom Yum Soup and Mango Sticky Rice. It suits diners looking for traditional Thai flavours with adjustable spice levels and vegan choices.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
621 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Warm service
Staff are repeatedly described as polite, attentive and accommodating, including help with menu recommendations and preferences.
Tom Yum
Tom Yum Soup is a standout, with one diner praising its balance of lemongrass, herbs and spice.
Spice choice
Different spice levels make the menu workable for diners who want mild food as well as those seeking Thai heat.
Vegan range
A reviewer noted that the menu includes many vegan options, useful when a group has mixed dietary preferences.
Family setting
The calm, warm atmosphere works for family meals, and children receive dedicated plates and cutlery.
Parking
The Sustainable City location was praised for being quiet and having plenty of parking.
What to Eat at Tuk Tuk Thai Cuisine – The Sustainable City 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 Tuk Tuk Thai Cuisine – The Sustainable City, 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.
These items at Tuk Tuk Thai Cuisine – The Sustainable City got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 3
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Pad thai Net +4
“Excellent authentic tasty dishes accompanied with good service! Best Pad Thai in town.”
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“Excellent authentic tasty dishes accompanied with good service! Best Pad Thai in town.”October 2020
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Best Pad Thai in Dubai – A Must-Visit! If you are looking for authentic Thai flavors in the heart of Dubai, look no further. I’ve tried Pad Thai all over the city, from high-end hotels to street-side spots, but TUK TUK is in a league of its own.”January 2026
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Tom yum soup Net +4
“I started with the Tom Yum Soup, and wow! The balance of lemongrass, herbs, and a spicy kick was perfect. It was the ideal start to the meal, and I could tell it was made with fresh ingredients.”
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“I started with the Tom Yum Soup, and wow! The balance of lemongrass, herbs, and a spicy kick was perfect. It was the ideal start to the meal, and I could tell it was made with fresh ingredients.”September 2025
“Our favourites include the Tom yum soup, pad Thai and the masaman curry.”July 2025
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Mango sticky rice Net +2
“One of the best Mango sticky rice in the country.”
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“One of the best Mango sticky rice in the country.”September 2024
“I ended the meal with a refreshing Mango Sticky Rice and the coconut milk drizzle was creamy, and the ripe mango was just the right sweetness to complement the sticky rice.”September 2025
Honorable mentions (12)
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Beef yum nua yang Net +1
“We ordered Tom Yum soup with Prawns, Gang Kiew Wan (Green curry with chicken), Chicken Panang curry and Beef Yum Nua Yang with some steamed jasmine rice on the side. The dishes we ordered were medium spicy. The soup was just amazing and soulful. It was undoubtedly the best Tom Yum soup I have ever had! It was spicy and yet my kids too enjoyed it... The beef salad was exquisite! The Green curry was also delicious, however, this time what stole our hearts was the Panang curry. The flavours were mindblowing!”
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“We ordered Tom Yum soup with Prawns, Gang Kiew Wan (Green curry with chicken), Chicken Panang curry and Beef Yum Nua Yang with some steamed jasmine rice on the side. The dishes we ordered were medium spicy. The soup was just amazing and soulful. It was undoubtedly the best Tom Yum soup I have ever had! It was spicy and yet my kids too enjoyed it... The beef salad was exquisite! The Green curry was also delicious, however, this time what stole our hearts was the Panang curry. The flavours were mindblowing!”August 2022
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Chicken gai satay Net +1
“Ordered the chicken Satay, prawn pad Thai (medium spice) and paneng curry (medium spice). As someone with a high tolerance of spice, I loved the food. Tasted authentic and fresh. My partner found her pad Thai to be too spicy, and they charged an additional 6AED to mix some plain noodles. It tasted infinitely better after.”
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“Ordered the chicken Satay, prawn pad Thai (medium spice) and paneng curry (medium spice). As someone with a high tolerance of spice, I loved the food. Tasted authentic and fresh. My partner found her pad Thai to be too spicy, and they charged an additional 6AED to mix some plain noodles. It tasted infinitely better after.”June 2018
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Coconut Net +1
“Also like huge fresh coconut!”
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“Also like huge fresh coconut!”August 2019
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Fish cakes Net +1
“Don’t skip on the fish cakes either - yum!!”
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“Don’t skip on the fish cakes either - yum!!”December 2023
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Gang kiew wan (green curry with chicken) Net +1
“We ordered Tom Yum soup with Prawns, Gang Kiew Wan (Green curry with chicken), Chicken Panang curry and Beef Yum Nua Yang with some steamed jasmine rice on the side. The dishes we ordered were medium spicy. The soup was just amazing and soulful. It was undoubtedly the best Tom Yum soup I have ever had! It was spicy and yet my kids too enjoyed it... The beef salad was exquisite! The Green curry was also delicious, however, this time what stole our hearts was the Panang curry. The flavours were mindblowing!”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered Tom Yum soup with Prawns, Gang Kiew Wan (Green curry with chicken), Chicken Panang curry and Beef Yum Nua Yang with some steamed jasmine rice on the side. The dishes we ordered were medium spicy. The soup was just amazing and soulful. It was undoubtedly the best Tom Yum soup I have ever had! It was spicy and yet my kids too enjoyed it... The beef salad was exquisite! The Green curry was also delicious, however, this time what stole our hearts was the Panang curry. The flavours were mindblowing!”August 2022
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Green curry Net +1
“We tried the Pad Thai, Green Curry, and Tom Yum Soup – and every dish was absolutely delicious. The balance of spices was spot-on, and the presentation was beautiful.”
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“We tried the Pad Thai, Green Curry, and Tom Yum Soup – and every dish was absolutely delicious. The balance of spices was spot-on, and the presentation was beautiful.”May 2025
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Masaman curry Net +1
“Our favourites include the Tom yum soup, pad Thai and the masaman curry.”
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“Our favourites include the Tom yum soup, pad Thai and the masaman curry.”July 2025
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Pineapple curry Net +1
“Ordered a pineapple curry and a rice dish similar to a pad Thai but I forgot the name. I even took the curry home with me - food was such good value for money.”
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“Ordered a pineapple curry and a rice dish similar to a pad Thai but I forgot the name. I even took the curry home with me - food was such good value for money.”December 2023
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Prawn padthai Net +1
“Very nice food and staff are so friendly, it's a bit far for me but definitely worth the trip.best prawn padthai”
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“Very nice food and staff are so friendly, it's a bit far for me but definitely worth the trip.best prawn padthai”April 2022
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Stir fry glass noodles Net +1
“We ordered the pad thai which was a bit too sweet, and stir fry glass noodles. That was very well done. Both dishes were of good portions with generous chicken slices.”
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“We ordered the pad thai which was a bit too sweet, and stir fry glass noodles. That was very well done. Both dishes were of good portions with generous chicken slices.”March 2019
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Tom yum soup with prawns Net +1
“We ordered Tom Yum soup with Prawns, Gang Kiew Wan (Green curry with chicken), Chicken Panang curry and Beef Yum Nua Yang with some steamed jasmine rice on the side. The dishes we ordered were medium spicy. The soup was just amazing and soulful. It was undoubtedly the best Tom Yum soup I have ever had! It was spicy and yet my kids too enjoyed it...”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered Tom Yum soup with Prawns, Gang Kiew Wan (Green curry with chicken), Chicken Panang curry and Beef Yum Nua Yang with some steamed jasmine rice on the side. The dishes we ordered were medium spicy. The soup was just amazing and soulful. It was undoubtedly the best Tom Yum soup I have ever had! It was spicy and yet my kids too enjoyed it...”August 2022
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Veggie sushi roll Net +1
“I had the veggie sushi roll and it was really good. My husband didn’t enjoy his shrimp dish at all.”
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“I had the veggie sushi roll and it was really good. My husband didn’t enjoy his shrimp dish at all.”May 2024
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Coffee Net +1
“The perfect ambiance, food for all types of taste, very quickly served, the bubble tea and coffee are just amazing.”
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“The perfect ambiance, food for all types of taste, very quickly served, the bubble tea and coffee are just amazing.”March 2023
What to Avoid (4)
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Garlic rice Net −1
“The garlic rice was also off. It tasted of a margarine brand that didn't go well with Thai cuisine.”
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“The garlic rice was also off. It tasted of a margarine brand that didn't go well with Thai cuisine.”February 2021
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Pineapple fried rice Net −1
“We got the Pineapple Fried Rice (without the shell {which is basically served without the emptied out pineapple shell}) which 5 Dirhams lesser. This is one of those staples in Thai cuisine and we were disappointed with its taste. We have had several Pineapple Fried Rice and our taste buds weren't agreeing to how this was prepared.”
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“We got the Pineapple Fried Rice (without the shell {which is basically served without the emptied out pineapple shell}) which 5 Dirhams lesser. This is one of those staples in Thai cuisine and we were disappointed with its taste. We have had several Pineapple Fried Rice and our taste buds weren't agreeing to how this was prepared.”February 2021
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Pineapple shrimp rice Net −1
“The only dish I didn't enjoy was pineapple shrimp rice but the Tom Yom soup was YUMMY.”
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“The only dish I didn't enjoy was pineapple shrimp rice but the Tom Yom soup was YUMMY.”October 2022
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Prawn pad thai Net −1
“Ordered the chicken Satay, prawn pad Thai (medium spice) and paneng curry (medium spice). As someone with a high tolerance of spice, I loved the food. Tasted authentic and fresh. My partner found her pad Thai to be too spicy, and they charged an additional 6AED to mix some plain noodles. It tasted infinitely better after.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Ordered the chicken Satay, prawn pad Thai (medium spice) and paneng curry (medium spice). As someone with a high tolerance of spice, I loved the food. Tasted authentic and fresh. My partner found her pad Thai to be too spicy, and they charged an additional 6AED to mix some plain noodles. It tasted infinitely better after.”June 2018
Tips for a Better Visit
Check spice. Ask about the spice level before ordering: one reviewer warned that even medium spicy can be very hot.
Share portions. Consider sharing dishes or ordering fewer at first, since one reviewer found portions large enough for two people per dish.
Avoid peak lunch. Visit outside peak lunch hours if you are short on time; one diner reported a long wait for food preparation.
Choose seats. Around 1pm, avoid window seats if possible because direct sunshine can be uncomfortable and the blinds may not lower.
Use parking. Driving is relatively convenient here: a reviewer specifically noted plenty of parking around the quiet dining location.
Ask recommendations. Ask the staff for menu guidance; reviewers say they know the dishes and are happy to recommend options.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Qudra Rd
Wadi Al Safa 7 - The Sustainable City, Dubai
| Mon | 11:30 AM – 9:45 PM |
| Tue | 11:30 AM – 9:45 PM |
| Wed | 11:30 AM – 9:45 PM |
| Thu | 11:30 AM – 9:45 PM |
| Fri | 11:30 AM – 9:45 PM |
| Sat | 11:30 AM – 9:45 PM |
| Sun | 11:30 AM – 9:45 PM |
Common Concerns
Freshness issue
One visit found the chicken and some vegetables tasting unfresh, suggesting occasional inconsistency between visits.
Kids menu
The kids menu reportedly has no Thai dishes, so families may need to order smaller-suitable choices from the main menu.
Warm interior
One summer visit found the window-lined dining room too hot inside.
Peak-hour wait
Food preparation took a long time during peak lunch hours on one visit.
No toilets
A review noted that there are no toilets available within the premises.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
295AED
bill for 4 persons
“Our bill was 295AED (after discount) for 4 persons”Google review · October 2022
6AED
plain noodles
“My partner found her pad Thai to be too spicy, and they charged an additional 6AED to mix some plain noodles”Google review · June 2018
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The Bottom Line
Tuk Tuk Thai Cuisine in The Sustainable City is a small, cosy spot for traditional Thai dishes, with reviews consistently pointing to generous portions and attentive service. The menu gives you plenty to explore, but Tom Yum Soup, Pad Thai, Massaman curry and Mango Sticky Rice are the clearest recurring favourites. Vegan options are also mentioned, and staff are willing to help with choices and preferences.
The Tom Yum Soup gets particularly detailed praise for its lemongrass, herbs and spicy kick, while Mango Sticky Rice is described by one regular as among the best they have had in the country. Spice levels can be adjusted, although “medium” may still be seriously hot for some diners. Families are welcome, with children’s plates and cutlery, but the kids menu reportedly lacks Thai dishes.
The atmosphere is warm and calm, with indoor and outdoor seating, and reviewers mention plenty of parking. Plan around peak lunch hours if you need quick service. Summer diners may also want to avoid the window seats, where sunshine and indoor heat were issues.
Value feedback is mixed: some found portions and pricing fair, while others considered it a little pricey. One review also noted no toilets on the premises.