I don't understand how other people can just drop the rate of this humble, authentic, delicious & affordable Café Isan to 1 star! I think they're just having a bad day. Anyhow, in my honest opinion and delicate taste when it comes to food, this restaurant is top! Since I discovered this place, I keep coming back and always leaving the place with a happy tummy and satisfied all the time, plus the staffs are very friendly. I'm having a hard time finding a place like this in Dubai. So, I'm very happy to have it nearby. I advise people to instead having their food delivered, try also to dine in there personally to experience the cute ambience of their place and warm welcoming of their staffs and get to eat their food the freshest from their kitchen!
I think you deserve a 5 stars! :)
Not enough stars to reflect how much I love cafe Isan. We have not had such tasty authentic Thai outside of the great kingdom, ever! The owners are delightful, the chefs ever smiling and every dish is delicious. The rice porridge for breakfast is so good I could eat it all day every day and the spring rolls were made right in front of me, not some frozen bulk purchase. Everything is made from scratch and they don't you msg either. The atmosphere is homely and casual, and has a good deal of Thai clientele -that says it all! Going home for the summer but will be my first port of call on my return!
Without a doubt the best Thai food I've had outside of Thailand, and the customer service is above and beyond any 5 star hotel! Friendly and helpful, with very reasonable prices and tasty food. A must try �
Love this restaurant! The food is SO delicious and the staff are very friendly. Highly recommend.
Excellent authentic thai food isan style. I lived in Thailand for 3 years , so I feel I have an idea of thai food. When I was there I felt I was in Thailand. Wonderful.
Just a shame there is no alcohol it would be perfect
Real Thai food. So delicious and value for money 😋 highly recommend
Amazing place. Delicious chicken coconut soup, really mind-blowing, and extraordinary fried noodles. Now my favourite place in Jlt
Thai food is extremely popular in dubai and uae but you can never miss this restaurant. It is amazing everything is delicious and the service is superb!!! The staff are friendly and the Thai Chefs are wonderful!! Definetely a must try restaurant! Well done to Cafe Isan!
If you are looking for good thai food - this place is real thai guys !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The most amazing food in Dubai. You can't experience better Thai food in a foreign country than here 😍
Good food, good concept feel like home,friendly staff,good price
Edward Graeme Fullerton
+5
Simply fantastic. Cannot recommend this place enough. From the minute we walked in everything was just perfect.
What a gem of a restaurant! Lived in Bangkok for 2 years and the food here is as authentic as it gets. The decor and music made us feel as if we were sat in a restaurant in Ekamai or Thonglor. Head Chef New has done an amazing job here. We will be back for more tasty food, kha!
I would highly recommended for anyone who love a Thai authentic I-San style food. Especially 'The Colonel' s Noodle ' it is a must try dish .The interior of the restaurant is quite cool . The service is second to none and tge owners are very friendly. I am absolutely coming back!!!
Pahnan-Dear Sungsinlert
+5
I love this cafe a lot. I keep visiting them every week. As a Thai I can surely say this is authentic Isan food. I like the cleanliness and how they can customise to my taste. 100 thumps up for you guys. You are real hidden gems.
Tamara April Chiyangwa
+5
Such amazing food and service! A beautiful restaurant with excellent ambiance... 5 stars doesn't even equate to how good it is �
Finally made my way to Cafe Isan last night, and I was not disappointed. Tried my two favourite dishes - Khao soi and The Hustler! And I must say - absolutely soul satisfying food! Hands down the best that I've tried in Dubai. I travel a lot and have been craving Thai food for a while now. These dishes more than made up for that. Not to forget the chicken wings we started with - DELICIOUS. Kudos to the team! Can't wait to return!
Cafe Isan has Thai at it’s heart. Awarded as one of the best Thai restaurants in Dubai, we cannot deny the same after we’ve tasted their offering. If you love Thai street food then this is the Cafe you need to try. The cafe delivers an authentic Thai street food like no where in Dubai. Today’s post is going to be a vegan special, as 90% of our order has been vegan. During the month of August the restaurant will be open for pickup or delivery as usual, but the dine in isn’t available due to minor renovations/upgrades in the dining area. Customers can order online through the Cafe Isan website or Deliveroo.
Visited this resto for the first time today, and glad we did coz it definitely deserves all the awards! The Penang curry was by far the best I've had so far, and the laab chicken was super delicious. The papaya salad was just the right mix of salty sour and spicy, be careful of the spice level, but don't worry coz Lisa will guide you through the order! Very refreshing hibiscus iced tea, real flavor with no additions.Will definitely be coming back for more curry. Great to see home grown restaurants here, and support local businesses as much as possible!
I just tried their new vegan menu and it's full of yummy dishes. I had homemade vegan spring rolls, which came out perfect. The grilled satay tofu was also very good especially with the homemade peanut sauce.
The main course was, of course, The Hustler - my favourite Cafe Isan dish and equally good whether you have the vegan or the meat version.
Wash it all down with a Thai ice tea or 2 and you have a perfect dinner.
Side note: Zomato is showing this restaurant as closed and has also removed the menu. Having just eaten there, I can attest that Café Isan is open and as tasty and affordable as always.
Zomato is falsely listing the restaurant as closed - it's very much open! #misinformation
Just brilliant.. it’s a sure shot hidden gem in JLT. We tried the vegan menu and we are definitely going back for tofu satay, thai ice tea, masaman curry and mango sticky rice !!!!!
Expect 100 percent authentic Thai street food taste at affordable prices !!!!
Food was safely delivered to our home. Delivery nowadays are a hit as restaurants are not able to accommodate 100% as their usual capacity due to the current circumstance globally. I am delighted that Cafe Isan delivers and delivers fast! Food wise - their packaging was very minimalist, no expectations - plain brown bag, minimal and straight forward branding (logo) on receipts, etc. Their food and its quality says the opposite, very colorful and flavorful - we were instantly brought back to Thailand because of its taste (not joking at all!) - super good! I also like some personal touches made by Cafe Isan Team - they ask you for the spiciness level that suit to your liking. Also, (I really want to mention this), the chef wrote a small note on the lead of the container where they place authentic thai ginger tea! Super sweet gesture, I really appreciate!
I’ve just tried Cafe Isan a few days ago - that’s after reading an inspiring article about Chef New. I would say that it's the most delicious and satisfying dinner I’ve had during this lockdown period. I've been in search of an authentic Thai restaurant and thanks to Cafe Isan - their food takes you back to the streets of Bangkok. Other than the red and green curries, the papaya salad remains to be my fave dish and Cafe Isan makes the perfect papaya salad. Just be careful in selecting the no of chilies in the papaya salad (you can pick from 1/4 of a chili to 6 pcs!). I would say that Cafe Isan is a Time Out 2020 awardee for a reason - so delicious authentic Thai food!
What to say?,, this is hands down the best Thai Street food in town. No taste compromised. Cafe Isan gives the Taste that Thai Street Food should be! Today I ordered their special Kanom Jeen Namya Pah or Rice noodle with Spicy Isan soup. It was a blast. The flavor shoot us right back to Thailand. Love Love Love
Great Little spot for Authentic, Home-cooked, Vegetarian/Vegan friendly Thai food. Really enjoyed the Massaman curry, Thai Green curry and Tofu-Mushroom Satay.
Pro tip: Don’t ask for Thai Spicy if you can’t handle extreme spice levels.
Good casual dining and authentic Thai food! Very good price and the chef/ owner is very attentive..
Plus they love the cats 😻😻
Excellent food with a personal touch of both the owners .. will be coming back soon
Lives the ambiance and the food quality
The papaya spicy super duper spicy but delicious
Love the satay !!!
Always on the lookout for independents and particularly in foodie JLT. Ordered spring rolls, dim sum, coconut shrimp, massaman, chicken and cashew, mussel omelette and beef strips. All excellent 👍 Outdoor seating, friendly service and 20% off if you pay by Zomato. Well done and to be repeated
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Visited Cafe Isan for lunch with family and had a lovely experience. The food served hot and fresh is delicious.
We chose to sit outside as the weather was pleasant. The outdoor seating arrangement is small and colourful. For drinks we ordered Coconut water and Thai iced tea and loved them both.
For starters we ordered Coconut shrimps, veg spring rolls, papaya salad and Dim Sum. I loved the coconut shrimps and if you like shrimps you must order them. Crispy , fresh and delicious! Veg spring rolls were really nice , hot and crispy. The Dim Sum were soft and tasty but have a somewhat strong garlic taste. Papaya Salad was fresh and delicious.
For main course we ordered Chicken and Cashew Nuts and it was a winner. Really very delicious! You can choose the spice level to your liking. I really loved all the delicious juices and the perfect flavour.
Next we ordered the mixed seafood the hustler combo which is highly recommended. I simply loved it. The shrimps, jasmine rice, Thai Basil, fried egg on top everything was really delicious. The portion size is good for one person but can be shared when paired with other items. The rice used are vegan.
We ended the perfect lunch with Mangoes and sticky rice. What a perfect dessert really. The sweet mangoes tasted amazing, with coconut milk and sticky sesame sprinkeld rice.
Overall an amazing experience and will definitely visit again
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Would like to start by recommending their Thai basil chicken to everyone who likes food! It was unfortunately an off night for them. Staff was missing, food took the longest time to arrive even though we only ordered two basic dishes. But the lady helping us out was very sweet, she apologised and did whatever was possible. And we were in no rush so that helped! Would like to visit again at some point when they’re functioning correctly!
Quiet, cosy restaurant, serving up great traditional dishes from northern Thailand, must try their curries, and spring rolls, wash it down with their Thai ice teas.
A small cozy place tucked away in JLT... The yellow curry is perfect with Jasmine rice... Chicken with cashew is spicy and nice... Best to eat hot and fresh... And use Zomato gold recommended...
We ordered penang curry and green curry and both were finger licking good. The Pad thai noodles were pretty good too.
New favourite place for thai food! Loved the cashew sweet and sour chicken, hustler chicken, mango sticky rice and thai iced tea. Can’t wait to come back and try more stuff from their menu. Also the service was amazing. We felt very welcomed and experienced very authentic thai hospitality.
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The atmosphere is very relaxed which is lovely, the staff are all super friendly & the food is delicious!! Would definitely recommend for a laid back lunch or dinner!!
You guys bet little bangkok on the Tom yum soup!
Comfort food at its finest, Cafe Isan gives you the warm feel of eating your mom's home cooked food. An absolute favorite must have would be their Pik Gai Chicken Wings, the Hoi Tod (Mussel Omelette) and Colonels Beef Noodle Soup.
The staffs are very hands on and friendly.
Gave them 4 star only because it feels a bit expensive for the serving size but it absolutely compensate taste / flavor wise.
R and Myself had a good Saturday dinner here. We ordered Tom Yum soup - mixed seafood, Dim Sum, Papaya salad and the Hustler. The food is extremely tasty, mouthwatering and not to forget affordable. Loved the spices! Service was great. Will be back for more!
Been coming here for years-authentic tasty Thai food.
Fantastic discovery in JLT.
Great place for weekend lunch and superb service by Ms New. Keep delighting the guests.
Ordered Papaya salad, Tom yum chicken soup, pad Thai, the Hustler, Thai Green curry w jasmine rice and the dessert - Mango with Sticky rice.
Salad, soup, thai curry and dessert were so so so tasty. Delicious. The lemongrass iced tea went well with the food menu. Can't wait to visit again.
Ambience 5/5 thanks to the weather.
Taste 5+/5
Service: 5/5
Must try! Most authentic Thai food in the UAE
Quite possibly the best Thai food in the UAE! Relaxed atmosphere, friendly service and spicy means spicy! Definitely recommending Cafe Isan to anyone who is a Thai food connoisseur!
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CAFÉ ISAN :A Thai restaurant which servers some delicious and authentic Thai dishes. Our visit was for a weekend lunch with family. Thai dishes are something different as the taste is excellently balanced with sweet, spicy, hot and sour.
Starters we ordered-
Spring rolls : These rolls were crispy and delicious with glass noodles and fresh veg fillings. The thick garlic chilly sauce which served along with this was very tasty.
Tom yum soup combo: The classic spicy Thai soup with prawns. It was super delicious with great aroma of lemon grass, onion, kaffir ,galangal , lime leaves and coriander leaves. We could feel the flavour in each of the sip.
Main course we ordered-
The Hustler combo: This combo was awesome. It’s a street style wok fried dish with Thai basil, jasmine rice and fried egg as a topping. It was recommended by the owner and is a must try dish. We chose mixed sea food and loved the taste of the dish with prawns, squid and fish.
Dim sum : Steamed dumpling with chicken filling prepared in small, bite sized portions was served with garlic-vinegar sauce. The taste was ok.
Pad Thai Noodles : A showstopper of the day with chicken. It was yum. The kids really enjoyed having the same.
The ambience was cozy. We were greeted and served by extremely talkative, friendly owner Ms Lisa. She was explaining about the ingredients and how the dish was made. We had a wonderful dining experience.
A highly recommended place to visit.
This little Thai styled restaurant located @JLT serves quite a delicious & authentic Thai food. Everything we ordered were a hit.
Starters-homemade spring rolls( glass noodle & veg filling)
Tom Yum soup(prawn) packed with flavors & very fragrant because of the lemon grass ,galangal,kaffir lime leaves.
Mains— The Hustler was the show stopper of the day. We ordered mixed seafood hustler🐠🍤🦑. Make sure to order spicy version. It’s a combo with Jasmine rice & fried egg.
Pad Thai noodles what we ordered for kids was bit on a sweeter side. Otherwise it’s just fine.
Dim sum we ordered had 6 pieces of it. Tasted average. Accompanied by a very tasty chilly garlic sauce.
Overall we enjoyed our meal.
The best Thai food outside of Thailand! OMG the flavors are so vibrant and fresh. Totally authentic. Can’t wait to go back.
I am Thai and quite new in Dubai, and my friend recommended Cafe Ian so we went together. Wow!!!! I'm finally feeling like at home. Am sure the best Thai food in Dubai. I had the Som Tum, Pik Gai and Nam Gai, a chef special.... as a Thai there were so many things available that were not on the menu.... oh I felt so special. Only down thing was service was a little slow I guess because it was busy inside. Yummy see you soon x
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There are not shortages of options when it comes to Thai food in Dubai. For the most part they have been commercialized which is why it is always nice to come across homemade cuisine at Café Isan in JLT. Thai Food to me is all about home cooking and Café Isan brings you a taste of that from a smaller part of Thailand, that being Isan.
Greeted by one of the friendly owners Lisa, we experienced our first Northern Thai cuisine in her cozy cafe and it was definitely a treat. Having enjoyed many amazing Thai restaurants throughout the years and travelled to mostly Southern Thailand, the subtle differences in the ingredients created succinct local flavours that you cannot find anywhere else in Dubai. Having an extremely hospitable owner in Lisa explaining the ingredients and origins of the more regional dishes added to our wonderful experience. Thanks Lisa and kudos to your talented chef!
Once we walked in to Cafe Isan it had a great friendly and neighborhood atmosphere. All the dishes brought back all the tastes I experienced through my trips to Thailand. My favourite was the Tom Yun Soup. It was super flavourble and and the great coconut taste. Can not forget my favourite dessert mango sticky rice. Was one of the sweetest mangos I have had in Dubai.
I really like this place. It has a home vibe. they have board games and their interior designing makes you feel welcome and carefree. Plus, their food is excellent. Thai food prepared with love and great technique. Should come back more often :)
Yummy fresh authentic! Absolutely mouth watering. Thanks chef new 😊
Cant beat this place. We have dined in and had home deliveries and have never been disappointed with the food or service. Just remember some Thai dishes are extremely hot so choose Dubai Spice rather than Thai spice... :) The fried egg a top of the hustler combo is just heaven.
For the Northeastern food lovers place is very good, the Tom Yum Soup very tasty. The hottness of soup i like it. Papaya salad of this place also very impressive.
Absolutely amazing casual and authentic Thai restaurant! Very good prices and the manager/perhaps owner is very attentive!
Plus they love cats😻
So so good!! Loved every bit of the spicy Thai food. Ordered Thai green curry and Tom yum soup with mixed seafood - both were delicious and so tasty. Can’t wait to order again!
Have been going there for the past few years and this place never let me down. As I am Thai, I can say this is genuine thai-isan food, love their somtom, noodle, Kraprow and more importantly their smile & customer services. Well done Cafe Isan :)
Pleasantly surprised by how good the food was. The soup was great plus the salad a must. Tasty with a lot of authenticity. I will definitely give it a go again.
Thai food is my favorite cuisine. I am lucky that Cafe Isan is next to my office! I go there at least twice a week. Seafood Tom Yum soup is one of the best I’ve had anywhere in the UAE. For the main course, I would recommend the Chicken Cashew Nut and The Hustler.
The food is absolutely divine. I am a vegetarian and a vegan and to my surprise they have very good option s for both. The Tom yum soup is to die for, a must try !!
They have the option of combo meals which is a great idea and very filling at the same time pocket friendly.
The service is quick and the food is fresh. The staff is super friendly and flexible. I am definitely going back to this place.
Cafe Isan is one of the Best Hidden Gem Restaurant in Dubai. they are serving Authentic Thai Streetfood with an extensive Isan (Northeastern Thai) menu. What’s Best in the restaurant? The owner is From Thailand and she’s also one of the Chef. that’s make all the Food authentic. Ambiance is really Amazing. they have indoor and outdoor tables. they interior is simple but very Cute.
Ordered home delivery from cafe Isan... it did satisfy my thai craving and the lady who took my order was very polite and friendly.. took care of every detail required for my order.. vegan thai options steals the show👍
Very nice place I love cafe isan I eat here everyday for lunch. The best Thai food in the United Arab Emirates and Dubai and GCC country yahoo
My sister in law studied and lived in Thailand for 10 years, so this is her go-to for authentic tasting Thai food. Obviously she introduced me to Cafe Isan, and it was only on the 19 of March when I went to the restaurant for the first time.
The staff (I forgot to ask their names!) are very, very friendly, and very considerate. The set up is very cute and cosy, great for a night out with friends, and the food is as close to authentic as can be, so far away from Thailand. =)
I would be a regular if I didn’t live 35 kilometres away, lol. Bless you guys and keep up the great food and the great service!
Ladies and gentleman, I’ve never been a fan of Thai curries until I stumbled on Cafe Isan. They have CONVERTED ME! From the warm ambiance to the home cooked cuisine to the incredibly welcoming staff, you’ll always feel comfort at this gem in JLT...
This restaurant has one of the best Thai street food that I've had. It comes from a province called Isan and the dishes taste a bit different from the regular Thai food that we have.
Loved the laab cakes, and pad thai.
The tom yum soup was amazing.
The masaman curry was very good too.
To read about the dessert called Bua Loi which comes from the Isan province and a detailed review of this place click Read Full Post below.
Our never ending quest to keep looking for new places to hog Asian food brought us to Cafe Isan. And we 💕Thai food!
What makes Thai food so unique is the the perfect balance of contrasting flavours between sweet, bitter, hot and sour.
Cafe Isan was the perfect find for our quest. We ordered for coconut shrimps with the mango dip for the appetisers, pad khao, the hustler and massaman curry for mains.
The massaman curry deserves a special mention, this mild, creamy exotic curry tasted so good with steamed rice. The Hustler tasted awesome too, the flavours of the Thai chilli peppers and basil stood out.
Pad Khao, the evergreen Thai fried rice dish felt it was straight out of the floating markets in Bangkok.
The mango dip with the coconut shrimps tasted yum!
The staff was very hands on and we are definitely visiting this restaurant again to try out the Khao Soi which unfortunately was not available when we visited!
Used my Zomato Gold here. The staffs are friendly. Great Service and Food. One of the hidden Gems in JLT, dine here if your craving for Authentic Thai Cuisine. Definitely worth it!
This is my first review for this lovely restaurant. I am Thai and this is place I call it second home. I love to come here for food in Isan style and my favourite is papaya salad with Gang om. I usually order from Cafe Isan 3-4 times a week😁 Lisa and New (the managet&chef) are friendly and very open for all suggestion. I really recommend to whoever that looking for the real tast of Thai food this is the place that you should visit 🙏
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When we were just trying to figure out on what to have for dinner,that’s when we came across of this gem. Cafe Isan🤔 A northeastern Thai cuisine.. we were familiar with Thai cuisine but not Isan... Luckily we had the restaurant manager to help us out choose on what to try.
Isan is Thailand’s largest region. What makes Isan food different from what Westerners think of when they think of Thai food? There are a few flavors and ingredients that seem to predominate- chili peppers, lime, peanuts, dried shrimp, fresh fruits and vegetables, sticky rice, cilantro, mint, and other fresh herbs. Though flavor layers are very complex, food preparation is often quite simple.
Another important thing to mention about Isan cuisine is that they use more of coconut milk powder as compared to Thai cuisine which is more of the fresh coconut milk.Now let’s get started 😎
For starters, we tried the veg spring rolls and Laab cakes. The veg spring rolls is not the usual spring rolls what you’ve had it I guarantee. It had a very interesting filling that consists of glass noodles and fresh vegetables. Our taste buds still have the flavor. So crispy and delicious!! The Laab cakes had the perfect blend of all the spices and it was literally a roller coaster for our taste buds. A little hot on the spice side as requested by us. But if u prefer less spicy then it would be better to mention it.
Forgot to mention about the Chicken Tom Yum soup. It had all the fresh ingredients to make the most blissful flavor. You can have this even during the days when you are sick. It’s that refreshing❤️ The lemongrass and all the special spices from Isan truly made it taste like never before.
In any cuisine,you need to definitely try the salads. So did we!! Laab gai chicken salad had to be the best choice. It had the basic ingredients yet it tasted so unique. It’s a mix of minced chicken,lemongrass,kaffir lime leaves,mint and coriander and onion tossed in a lemon chilli dressing. Yet again we wanted it to be spicy so we mentioned the same.
For the mains we had The chicken and cashew nuts and Khao pad fried rice. The chicken and cashew nuts topped the list with its simplicity yet Oh so delicious avtar 🤩. It had the perfect blend of spices with the sweetness and sour mixed up so flawlessly. The Khao pad fried rice was out of the world.. the simple street style wok fried dish with the freshest Thai basil leaves,green beans and red onion with little bit of soy and garlic sauce. And voila!! We totally had a great dining experience.. and we ll definitely get back to try the other super delicious food in the menu ❤️❤️
This restaurant is a must try if you love thai food. The chef is from thailand itself. The european lady(must be a owner) is really friendly and helps you in case you are new to thai cuisine. Its mainly for takeaways. I love rate it 5/5 for food, only the issue is they take payment only in cash which is a hustle.
Excellent Thai food. Authentic preparration a must visit if you want a taste of Thailand. Great staff and fast service. We throughly enjoyed it as you can see from the picture😜
Food was great! We had the veg curry and prawn noodles. Both were greaaaat! Amazing taste and big amount. Worth the price. Will definitely order again! Highly recommend!
For someone with a heavy cold and no sense of taste I must say Cafe Isan brought it all back to life. We tried the Tom Yum Soup Combo which was simply amazing. It opened out all senses that allowed to savour and enjoy every bit of my meal. The dips along with the prawn crackers were mouthwatering. Their coconut shrimp was also a great choice, I guess the quantity needs to be revisited. The curry combo was next on the list and not to mention the chef didn’t disappoint us here either. The decor and games are an added attraction as you are quite occupied until the food arrives. I must say the owner has done a great job in setting this cafe aside from all others. The only drawback is them not accepting cards.
We visited Cafe Isan on Tuesday evening, we ordered spring rolls and papaya salade as starter. For main course we ordered green curry and rice with beef, everything was super delicious, the service is top.
We recommend this restaurant to everyone and we will visit again soon.
Another hidden gem in JLT.
Recommended by a friend, we gave it a try on Wed evening and it was not crowded. The service was awesome by the owner herself, who walked us through the menu and answered all our questions.
We tried the prawn tom yum soup, the hustler and the cashew chicken. All were VERY delicious and the portions are quiet sizable. You will notice that the dishes are unique and cooked to order (not ready-made) as you can remove any ingredients or customize the spiciness.
The owner told us upfront that they don’t have any beef in that day which was a shame cause I only wanted to try more dishes 👌😊.
The one suggestion I’d say is start accepting credit card payment, and not only cash. I ended up having 13 coins or so as change 😂.
Will definitely give it another try soon.
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Another good restaurant that you should visit in JLT (Jumeirah Lakes Towers). Cozy, very spacious and decorated with colorful designs. They have an outdoor seating as well. @cafeisan serves authentic Isan Thai Food from the Northeastern Region of Thailand 🇹🇭
I am amazed with the attitude of the people inside this cafe. Too friendly and very hands-on. They are all nice.
Café Isan’s Pad Thai (Beef) is a must try when you dine here. One of my personal favorites. Tasty and yummy. No need to put the lime, because OMG! Very good! Wow! Absolutely amazing!
The Tom Yum Soup (Shrimp) is spicy but delicious. The shrimp on it is fresh and yummy. And also their Som Tum (Papaya Salad) is very nice. Love the dressing so much. Perfect for diet.
You should not forget to try their chicken wings as well! Ugh, so delicious! You can eat that with/ without their sweet chilli sauce. ❤️
My superb thing that I couldn’t forget the taste is their Sticky Ball Rice, very yummy. Of course! It’s sweet and chewy. Love it so much! 👍🏻 And also their Thai Iced Tea is Ugh-some!
Great service! You should give them a try. I swear, you will go back here not only once. Overall, I am happy with the food, the ambiance and the service. Kudos!!!
Definitely a must-visit place. “Kha Pun Khap”, Ms. New for this awe-mazing dishes. #cafeisandubai
Pretty delicious Thai food but not Bangkok style but Isan style which you can find in JLT. And not rally urbanized but traditional type of taste can be enjoyed here. We ordered delivery and what I was amazed is the red curry with chicken which was incredibly tender and juicy!
Pocket friendly place with zomato gold. It takes you back to Thailand. A Brit lady would always welcome you with a smile and suggest food according to your taste! I love spicy and the papaya salad was a perfect choice for me. Loved everything I had there. And since it’s at JLT outdoors is a beautiful option too.
The only minus whenever I have gone it’s cash only.
Scrumptious Scavengers
+4
Located at one of the corners in JLT, this is a hidden gem not to be missed out on. The café has a homely vibe with a laidback setting with mixed color couches, chairs and bench like seating. The décor is minimal but crafty giving it an elegant and chic look. We would love to have a home that looked like this.
Ash_foodOmania - Dubai Blogger
+4
Went out there with my hubby for a dinner at 11.30 to be exact which was too late for them to close and dint get much options in menu to chose but went on with what they suggested and yeah everything was still hot and there was plenty of it . Our waitress was very friendly and took good care of us. We enjoyed sitting outdoors enjoying that authentic taste of Thai street food which was delicious. We also loved walking on the lake side .
A few months back we posed the question is Bianca Dubai's best Italian? Well now we have to ask a similar question, is Cafe Isan the city's best Thai? Hidden away in JLT this tiny and and humble spot is as authentically Thai as anything flavor wise we've encountered in Thailand.
I was invited by the team of Cafe Isan for a tasting session and boy was I excited about it. They had bagged the best budget restaurant award last year and inspite of hearing so much about them, I just could not make it. So when the invite came in, it was inevitable for me to go. Cafe Isan specialises in street food concept from the heart of Thailand. The deadly duo of all women tag team makes up for the staff. The interiors are simple just like some hole in the wall cafe in the bylanes of Thailand.
I really want to go back and try some of the other items on the menu. Tom kha coconut chicken soup was such a pleasing discovery, I would have it again in a heart beat - explosion of flavors that work so well together. My husband had a hustler which neither of us liked in terms of combination (minced chicken with rice) not the quality of preparation! I also had a pad mee (flat rice noodles) which was a bit too sweet for me, but again northeastern thai tends to be sweet, so it’s a matter of preference. That place is so cute and cozy, the owner/manager is amazing with the customers, we really felt welcome despite using Zomato Gold :))))))
This little hidden gem 💎 always delivers delicious if not — astounding Thai food I ever tasted around! From dining in the restaurant itself or even calling in for delivery...never fails me! It’s always scrumptious meal and leaves me full and contented. @cafeisan is a place to be! 🙏🏼👌🏼
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(تمت الترجمة بواسطة Google.) هذه البقعة الصغيرة المتواضعة تقدم أفضل طبق من سلطة التايلاندية والبابايا التي تناولتها منذ فترة. كاري جيد جدا أيضا! ثقيلة قليلاً على الزيت لكنها لا تزال لذيذة. تم تصنيفها على أنها الأفضل في المدينة.
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This unassuming tiny spot serves up the Best pad Thai and papaya salad I've had in awhile. Very good curry too! A little heavy on the oil but still delicious. Rated best in town.
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(تمت الترجمة بواسطة Google.) ذهبت إلى هنا لإرضاء نفسي من خدمة مخيبة للآمال لنشاط آخر مخطط ، ويسعدني جدًا أن هذا هو المكان الذي ذهبنا فيه لتناول العشاء في وقت متأخر في 24 ديسمبر (قبل ليلتين فقط).
لقد اتصلنا بهم أولاً للتأكد من أنهم سيظلون مفتوحين حيث كان الوقت قد تجاوز الساعة 9 مساءً بالفعل. قيل لنا أن المطبخ سيكون مفتوحًا وسيتلقى الطلبات الأخيرة الساعة 10:20 مساءً. وصلنا إلى هناك بضع دقائق قبل الساعة 10 مساءً وجلسنا في الخارج. كان الموظفون ودودين ومتعاونين واستغرقوا الوقت لإبلاغنا بالأطباق المتوفرة.
كان لدينا طبق التايلاندية ، والشاي المثلج التايلاندي ، وساتيه الدجاج ، وتوم يم (الفطر) وكان كل شيء لذيذًا وكان الطعم أصيلًا. كان السعر معقولا. لقد أنفقنا حوالي 150 درهمًا مقابل 2. شعرنا وكأننا انتقلنا إلى بانكوك! لسوء الحظ ، لم يكن أرز المانجو اللزج متاحًا لأن المانجو لم تكن في الموسم ، لكنها كانت جيدة ومفهومة!
أتمنى أن يفكروا في إنشاء فرع أقرب إلى المركز المالي ، لكنني لن أتردد مطلقًا في العودة. :)
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Went here to appease myself from a disappointing service of another planned activity and I’m so glad that this is where we went to have late dinner on the 24th Dec (just a couple of nights ago).
We called them up first to ensure they would still be open as it was already past 9pm. We were told that kitchen would be open and would take last orders at 10:20pm. We got there a few mins before 10pm and were seated outside. The staff was friendly and accommodating and took the time to inform us of the dishes that were available.
We had pad thai, Thai iced tea, chicken satay, and tom yum (mushroom) and everything was delicious and taste was authentic. Price was reasonable. We spent around 150Dhs for 2. We felt like we were transported to Bangkok! Unfortunately, the mango sticky rice wasn’t available as mangoes were not in season, but it was okay and understandable!
I wish they’d consider putting up a branch closer to the finacial centre but I will absolutely not hesitate to come back. :)
(تمت الترجمة بواسطة Google.) طعام تايلاندي مذهل هنا ، أفضل سوم تام تاي تناولته خارج تايلاند. كانوا حريصين جدًا على السؤال عن مستوى التوابل في أطباقنا. فريق عمل ودود جميل يبتسم (خلف قناعه😷). مكان جميل يأكل بجانب البحيرة. أتمنى أن آكل هنا مرة أخرى.
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Amazing Thai food here, the best som tam Thai I've had outside of Thailand. They were very careful to ask about the level of spice in our dishes. Lovely friendly staff who smile (behind their mask😷). A lovely setting eating at the side of the lake. I hope to eat here again.
(تمت الترجمة بواسطة Google.) فريق العمل مذهل !!!! لا أستطيع أن أقول الكثير عن الجزء الداخلي ولكن الهواء الطلق رائع بينما يكون الطقس باردًا .. لقد أحببت شخصيًا سلطة يونغ مون سين وسلطة اليرب جاي وسوي ماي .. أصيلة للغاية على مستوى التوابل التايلاندي ...
كانت الموسيقى مزيجًا رائعًا من الماضي والحاضر ..
إنها مزدحمة جدًا ، لذلك هناك القليل من الانتظار للطعام ..
إذا كنت تحب المطبخ التايلاندي ، فهذا أمر لا بد منه !!!
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The staff is amazing!!!! Can't say too much about the indoor part but the outdoor is fabulous while the weather is cool..I personally LOVED the yung mun sen salad, the larb gai and the sui mai.. super authentic at Thai spice level...
The music was a fabulous mix of retro and now..
It's pretty packed, so there's a little bit of a wait for the food..
If you like Thai cuisine, this is a must visit!!!
(تمت الترجمة بواسطة Google.) احببته! كان توم يم رائعًا. احترس مما إذا كانت مستويات التوابل الخاصة بك لم يتم الاتصال بها تمامًا في اللغة التايلاندية الأصيلة - فالوسيلة مليئة بالثراء حقًا! سوف أكرر بالتأكيد.
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Loved it! Tom yum was superb. Watch out if your spice levels aren’t quite dialed in to authentic Thai - the medium really packed a punch! Will definitely repeat.
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