Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Food Guide: 9 Thai food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Abu Dhabi

October 13, 2019 Jacquiline Darosa

Find out what Thai restaurants to try in Abu Dhabi. Atmospheric backstreets paint a very different picture to first impressions of Abu Dhabi. The often slick and modern capital of the U.A.E. presents a fascinating mixture of tradition and progression. Tracing its rich history back to around 3000 B.C., Abu Dhabi maintains a more distinctly Arabian ambiance than glitzy Dubai. Taxis are a safe, reliable way to get around sites such as The Corniche Park, the White Fort, the Heritage Village, which offers glimpses into Bedouin life, and the Women's Craft Centre.
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9. Fishmarket

King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud Street InterContinental, Abu Dhabi 4171 United Arab Emirates Grill, Middle Eastern, Seafood, Thai Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Buffet, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Cash On [email protected] +971 800 423463 https://abudhabi.intercontinental.com/fishmarket
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4 based on 525 reviews

Fishmarket

One of the first and most renowned restaurants in town and. Fishmarket first opened its doors 34 years ago. Pick the freshest seafood, cooked Thai-style and served in a relaxed setting right on the calm water of the Arabian gulf and you have the recipe fo

Reviewed By Margrit W

This outstanding seafood restaurant is behind the Intercontinental Hotel and is considered a hotel restaurant.I have never been disappointed- the seafood and fish is super fresh and they cook it perfectly.I had grilled gulf sole which is my favorite. My companions had the sole, scallops, mussels, giant tiger prawns, sardines and soft shell crabs.We ordered garlic rice and a major serving of tempura vegetables.What a fabulous meal !! I highly recommend this restaurant and try to visit it every time I am in Abu Dhabi.Prices are not excessive. The fresh fish, vegetables and salads are on display and cooking is Thai style but you can choose many variations.Do treat yourself.Dear Margrit WThank you for the compliments and for taking the time to write this review.I am happy to read that you had a pleasurable experience at Fishmarket Our team is dedicated to provide you with a memorable experience, therefor, your comments are very important to us. We are looking forward to welcoming you back soon.Best regards Restaurants ManagerAhmed Ibrahim

8. Cho Gao Marina Walk

King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St Al Bateen Area, Abu Dhabi 4171 United Arab Emirates Chinese, Japanese, Asian, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Sushi Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Validated Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments [email protected] +971 800 423463 http://abudhabi.intercontinental.com/cho-gao-marina-walk
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4 based on 447 reviews

Cho Gao Marina Walk

Meaning ‘rice market’ in Vietnamese, Cho Gao pairs creative Asian fusion cuisine with culinary expertise, with signature dishes from Indonesian, Japanese, Vietnamese and Thai cuisine available in a chic and stylish waterfront setting, overlooking the mari

Reviewed By poiuytrewq22

Good choices of food. You’ll be full enough just with their cold n hot starters! My husband n some friends enjoyed the night with a view outside, would like to give appreciation to Joyce our server who really did a great job,everything went perfectly! Dear poiuytrewq22,Thank you for taking the time to post a fantastic review regarding your recent visit to Cho Gao. Along with my team, I sincerely appreciate your great comments about Joyce and am delighted that you enjoyed your dining experience with us.Thank you once again for sharing your experience on Trip Advisor. It was a pleasure to have you as our guest and we look forward to welcoming you back to Cho Gao in the near future.Yours sincerely, Godwin RajuRestaurant Manager

7. Li Jiang

Grand Canal Khor Al Maqta'a, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates Chinese, Asian, Thai Dinner, Drinks Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Valet Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Priva [email protected] +971 2 818 8282 http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/uae/abu-dhabi/dining/li-jiang
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4 based on 339 reviews

Li Jiang

A modern Southeast Asian restaurant with an open kitchen whets the appetite for all things spicy, authentic and Oriental. The breathaking terrace will offer the best scenic view, cocktails and music with our Resident DJ. Meaning "beautiful river" in Chine

Reviewed By dels_travel

Without a doubt the best Asian buffet I’ve ever had. The selection of food on offer was incredible and all incredibly fresh. The scallops and tuna were cooked to perfection as was the dim sum and the hot selection was piping hot.There was also a live DJ playing which added atmosphere and complimented the Theatricals of the chefs cooking at their stations.We dined on the second occasion from the A la carte menu and both dishes were stunning. I had the red Thai Curry while my companion had the beef, again cooked to perfection. Dim sum starters were perfect and you have to try the wasabi prawns too!If you are staying at the Ritz this place is a must and if you are staying elsewhere in Abu Dhabi I would recommend coming here for dinner.Dear Dels_travel,Thank you for taking the time to share your Li Jiang dining experience.We are pleased to see that you have found pleasure in booth, our new late brunch concept and our a la carte offer. I will share your wonderful comments personally with the team and rest assured they will be thrilled.Looking forward to welcoming you back I would like to thank you again for your support.Best regards,Peter KavcicDirector of Banquets

6. Cho Gao Restaurant and Lounge

Crowne Plaza Hotel Abu Dhabi Hamdan Bin Mohammed Street, Abu Dhabi 3541 United Arab Emirates Chinese, Asian, Singaporean, Thai Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks Takeout, Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +971 2 616 6149 http://www.facebook.com/ChoGaoAsianExperience
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4 based on 750 reviews

Cho Gao Restaurant and Lounge

Cho Gao which means “rice market” in Vietnamese, combines the creativity, energy and senses of ancient Asian culture. Guests can experience an adventurous culinary journey through Asia with a menu that takes its inspiration from Thailand, Indonesia, Vietn

Reviewed By mohammedj308

The best Asian food in the town, always surprise me specially the recommendation of Alex about the nice sushi (volcano maki) thanks a lot for the nice service. It’s our first time trying sticky rice with fresh mango for dessert highly recommended !!! Dear mohammedj380,Thank you very much for taking the time to review us on Trip Advisor!I am very pleased to read your very kind review and so happy to see that you have really enjoyed our food and of course the great recommendation of our lovely waiter Alex.Please feel free to come back anytime soon and we will be more than happy to assist you and make your evening once again special!Warm Regards,Cho Gao's Team

5. Benjarong

925 Muroor Street Dusit Thani, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates Asian, Thai Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service +971 2 698 8888 http://www.dusit.com/dusit-thani/en/dusit-thani-abu-dhabi-restaurants-a-bars/benjarong.html
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4 based on 266 reviews

Benjarong

Dusit Thani's signature Benjarong restaurant offers an exclusive environment of vintage Thai style in a contemporary setting. With its vast menu of Royal Thai specialities, Benjarong offers authentic cuisine complemented by personalized service.

Reviewed By beautifulsunshin2019

What a great place to have thai food in abu dhabiThe food taste is wow and the atmosphere is very nice and welcoming The staff are super friendly The menu prices are a bit highIt is a very good restaurant for celebration Irecommend it to all to tryWe will come back Dear beautifulsunshin2019,Thank you for dining in our signature restaurant Benjarong.The Chefs, as well as the service team, were truly pleased by your kind words and how much you enjoyed the experience.We are grateful for your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back to another excellent dining experience in Benjarong restaurant.Graciously yours,Desmond Hatton, General Manager

4. Sontaya

Saadiyat Island c/o The St Regis Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates Asian, Thai Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +971 2 498 8088 http://www.sontayaabudhabi.com/
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4 based on 684 reviews

Sontaya

Sontaya, meaning sunset in Thai, is the seductively beautiful venue at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort that is set amongst a series of floating pavilions that look out to the beach and across the turquoise Arabian Gulf. Featuring enchanting ambience

Reviewed By JARAMONI

Govin was an excellent host incredible service, the food was amazing, be ware about how you order spice but they will guide you if you think you eat hot thin again we are Mexican and we were advise to ask middle hot which was perfect!!!The Cheff visited us and he was friendly an funny! Grate time!!!Dear JARAMONIThank you very much for taking time to write down this review. We are happy that you had a memorable dining experience with us and Thank you for appreciating your host Govin by giving good feedback. It’s our pleasure to serve you always. Your comments are highly valuable for us. We are looking forward to welcoming you back soon. Warm Regards Anit Bansal Sontaya Venue Manager

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3. Desert Lotus Restaurant

Level 2, Cluster 14 At One To One Hotel The Village, Abu Dhabi 00000 United Arab Emirates Sushi, Asian, Thai Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Delivery, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Free Wifi, Table Service [email protected] +971 56 583 5591 http://www.facebook.com/desertlotusUAE/
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5 based on 143 reviews

Desert Lotus Restaurant

The Desert Lotus, conceptualized as a delicate blooming flower amid an arid desert, is a premier dining experience of authentic Thai and custom sushi cuisine and delicacies. In the heart of Abu Dhabi, Desert Lotus was created to provide family-style socia

Reviewed By hdastoor

Visited the place , based on 5 star reviews . However was disappointed with the food . The fried chicken was ordinary with not much meat , the fish cakes were taste but doubt the fish was a fresh. The papaya salad had a strong fish sauce odour and the pad Thai just about average .We tried the Sushi as well - nothing to write about . Have to say the portion sizes are small as well.Dear Valued Guest,Greetings from Desert Lotus Restaurant.It is with great regret and apprehension  that we received  your feedback regarding unfortunate experience you had with our service.We are very serious when it comes to our client’s satisfaction so we have taken  number of measures and make every effort to ensure that this problem will not happen again in the future.Once again, on behalf of the DLR team, we apologize if our service did not meet your expectation and for inconvenience we have caused.Thank you for bringing these concerns to our attention. We certainly do not wish to lose you as a valued customer. We are confident that a future visit will better reflect our commitment to customer satisfaction.Best Regards,DLR Team

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2. Desert Lotus Restaurant

Level 2, Cluster 14 At One To One Hotel The Village, Abu Dhabi 00000 United Arab Emirates Sushi, Asian, Thai Lunch, Dinner, Brunch Delivery, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Free Wifi, Table Service [email protected] +971 56 583 5591 http://www.facebook.com/desertlotusUAE/
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5 based on 143 reviews

Desert Lotus Restaurant

The Desert Lotus, conceptualized as a delicate blooming flower amid an arid desert, is a premier dining experience of authentic Thai and custom sushi cuisine and delicacies. In the heart of Abu Dhabi, Desert Lotus was created to provide family-style socia

Reviewed By hdastoor

Visited the place , based on 5 star reviews . However was disappointed with the food . The fried chicken was ordinary with not much meat , the fish cakes were taste but doubt the fish was a fresh. The papaya salad had a strong fish sauce odour and the pad Thai just about average .We tried the Sushi as well - nothing to write about . Have to say the portion sizes are small as well.Dear Valued Guest,Greetings from Desert Lotus Restaurant.It is with great regret and apprehension  that we received  your feedback regarding unfortunate experience you had with our service.We are very serious when it comes to our client’s satisfaction so we have taken  number of measures and make every effort to ensure that this problem will not happen again in the future.Once again, on behalf of the DLR team, we apologize if our service did not meet your expectation and for inconvenience we have caused.Thank you for bringing these concerns to our attention. We certainly do not wish to lose you as a valued customer. We are confident that a future visit will better reflect our commitment to customer satisfaction.Best Regards,DLR Team

Where to eat Asian food in Abu Dhabi: The Best Restaurants and Bars

1. Li Jiang

Grand Canal Khor Al Maqta'a, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates Chinese, Asian, Thai Dinner, Drinks Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Valet Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Priva [email protected] +971 2 818 8282 http://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/uae/abu-dhabi/dining/li-jiang
Food
Service
Value
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Overall Ratings

4 based on 339 reviews

Li Jiang

A modern Southeast Asian restaurant with an open kitchen whets the appetite for all things spicy, authentic and Oriental. The breathaking terrace will offer the best scenic view, cocktails and music with our Resident DJ. Meaning "beautiful river" in Chine

Reviewed By dels_travel

Without a doubt the best Asian buffet I’ve ever had. The selection of food on offer was incredible and all incredibly fresh. The scallops and tuna were cooked to perfection as was the dim sum and the hot selection was piping hot.There was also a live DJ playing which added atmosphere and complimented the Theatricals of the chefs cooking at their stations.We dined on the second occasion from the A la carte menu and both dishes were stunning. I had the red Thai Curry while my companion had the beef, again cooked to perfection. Dim sum starters were perfect and you have to try the wasabi prawns too!If you are staying at the Ritz this place is a must and if you are staying elsewhere in Abu Dhabi I would recommend coming here for dinner.Dear Dels_travel,Thank you for taking the time to share your Li Jiang dining experience.We are pleased to see that you have found pleasure in booth, our new late brunch concept and our a la carte offer. I will share your wonderful comments personally with the team and rest assured they will be thrilled.Looking forward to welcoming you back I would like to thank you again for your support.Best regards,Peter KavcicDirector of Banquets

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