DUBAI: Nestled between skyscrapers in Jumeraih Lake Towers, this cozy café provides authentic Thai food and vibes. From the design of the outdoor terrace to the Thai music and cutlery and the street posters inside, eating at Isan is the closest thing to experiencing Thai street food that we have in Dubai.

The café takes its name from Isan, the northeastern region in Thailand. The head chef hails from the region, and she imports some of the ingredients from there to ensure an authentic Thai taste.

Some of the most defining ingredients in Thai cuisine are lemongrass and coconut, so we opened with an order of iced lemongrass tea and a fresh coconut drink. The iced tea was refreshing and light, with the characteristic earthy flavor of lemongrass. The coconut was also refreshing but with a sweeter flavor.

The cafe has a selection of starters, and all the ones we tried tasted great. The dim sum were filled with flavor, with hints of garlic and lemongrass. The coconut shrimp were quite interesting, as the coconut flakes added crunch and ….. continue reading over at Arab News