The Royal Budha

The Royal Budha is one of those rare restaurants that excel at mid-priced eating. It's not fine dining by any means, nor is it a bargain eatery, but if you're looking for good food at a reasonable price, The Royal Budha is the place to go. The Holiday Inn Dubai - Al Barsha's restaurant is located on the ground level. The lighting is dim, and the restaurant has a warm, welcoming atmosphere, thanks in large part to the cheerful, welcoming personnel, who provide superb service.

There's a long menu with all the usual Thai fare - pad Thai, papaya salad, green curry, and so on – but you'll be a happy diner if you start with the shared platter. It's light and refreshing, with dumplings and noodle salad. A rich red vegetable curry is delectable, and a chicken and vegetable noodle soup will astound your senses (in terms of heat and flavour).

Location: Holiday Inn Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road, Near Mall of the Emirates - Al Barsha, Dubai
Website: http://www.theroyalbudha.com/