Taste Indo Thai Restaurant

Taste sits at lobby level of Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort, a dual-cuisine dining room that runs a Thai kitchen and an Indian kitchen side by side. Thai chef Sompong handles tom yum, red curries, pad Thai, and mango sticky rice; Indian chef Sharafat anchors the tandoor with butter chicken, dal makhani, samosas, kebabs and a strong vegetarian line. Spice levels are respected - ask for hot and it will arrive hot - and the house is comfortable tailoring a meal to vegan, Jain or dairy-free preferences. Seating spans an indoor dining room and a pleasant garden terrace that looks onto the resort lawn and pool. The menu is presented on backlit screens, which is a small but useful touch once the sun drops. A daily British afternoon tea service between 16:30 and 17:30 is a quiet draw for resort guests winding down from the beach. The kitchen is happy to cook off-menu for dine-around guests, which makes repeat visits feel genuinely personal. Service is one of the property's strongest. Regulars returning year after year are recognised by name, and front-of-house staff, Melogen and Adithya among them, handle birthdays and quieter family celebrations with practised care. Portions are generous and pacing is measured rather than rushed, which suits an evening meal better than a quick stop. Booking is advisable during peak holiday weeks.