Hawkerboi - The Park JLT

Pure 90s Vibes & Top-Tier Asian Cuisine ​Celebrated our anniversary at Hawkerboi in JLT and it was a total joy. As a 90s kid, the music was the highlight—the live DJ smashed it with a mix of R&B and Hip-Hop from '98–2000 through to the latest tracks. It gave the place a lively, nostalgic vibe without being "stuffy." ​The Food: Excellent Japanese-Asian fusion with top-quality produce. We had the black mushroom salad and fried calamari (both excellent), and the prawns were incredibly fresh. My daughter loved her steak, and the menu selection is deep enough to keep everyone happy. The cocktails and mocktails are very well-mixed—they really understand the palette here. Even the house wine was on point, and the host gave a great recommendation to pair with the meal. Well-lit with neons, great open-air feel, and very well-kept. The staff are pleasant and well-spoken, making the experience casual but refined. It’s well-priced for the market—not cheap, but definitely worth the quality. ​Perfect for a family night where the teen, the wife, and the 90s-kid dad are all equally happy.

We had a really lovely evening at Hawker Boy. The service was warm and attentive, and the atmosphere was great, not too busy inside, with the outdoor seating nicely full. The ambience, lighting, and music all worked really well, and it’s a fantastic venue to relax and enjoy the evening. The servers were really attentive which was nice. Food-wise, some dishes stood out more than others. The prawn chilli pasta was tasty and enjoyable, and the egg fried rice was a generous portion and very satisfying. The cucumber salad was refreshing but quite simple, and one of the potato dishes was a little unexpected in texture, though that may just be down to personal preference or ordering choices. Overall, we enjoyed the experience and would happily return, especially for the atmosphere, service, and to try a few different dishes next time. A great spot in Dubai with a really nice vibe.

Great food, great staff. They know their stuff! ;) During the day it wasnt soo busy so ambianfe could have been better The fried calamari were super! And the duck too!! The papaya salad I personally did not like at all, the shrimps in it were super dry the texture hasn’t good at all, plus extremely spicy for a salad. The desert was to die for! Especially with the miso banana, very nice touch Would recommend

Last night we visited Hawkerboi with my family and it was an amazing experience from start to finish. The food was absolutely incredible — every dish was full of flavor and beautifully presented. The drinks were just as delicious and perfectly prepared. We had such a great time together, and the atmosphere made everything even more enjoyable. All the staff were incredibly friendly. A special thank you to Jomel and Jasmine, who made our visit extra special with their kindness, attention, and outstanding service. They truly went above and beyond for us. We will definitely be coming back! ❤️‍🔥

We visited this Asian restaurant with a Michelin mention and ordered the meat skewers — the meat was really fresh and delicious. The cocktails were top-notch, but the shrimp lunch was a bit disappointing. The highlight was definitely the mango sticky rice, though I wouldn’t order it separately for 50 AED. Maybe I just had higher expectations from a place with a Michelin mark — the service was fine, but there wasn’t really a wow effect overall.

We celebrated my bday at Hawkerboi and it was a great experience! Thai chicken with fried rice and the beef pot stickers were our absolute favorite! The staff also came with a sweet surprise at the end 🎉 overall we had a great experience! Good food and good 90s beat and our waitress Moon was amazing 🫶🏼

Went to Hawkerboi on a weekday, to treat myself to a nice dinner - and I wasn’t disappointed! I ordered an Empress Negroni, some of the crispy calamari and the prawn drunken noodles. They even had Chang beer! It reminded me of being at a tucked away bar in Bangkok, the vibes and the music match up to the exciting and almost electric flavors of the food. I’d come back for the drunken noodles and cocktails, the fiery peppercorns nicely balanced out with the fruity-fresh drink. Can’t wait to be back! Hugeeeee thanks to the staff for being exceptionally lovely and inviting 💕

It’s so nice if you are looking for not crowded and serves michelin asian cuisine. I love those pad thai and crystal dumplings! The best! Also, Chrysta, eho served us is the best and approachable! ❤️