There are many reasons why people love Dubai and one of the reasons is the diversity of food cuisine available here. Filipino food is one such cuisine that is very popular in Dubai. If you are looking for the best Filipino restaurants in Dubai, here is a listing of the top options that serve authentic and delicious flavours from the Philippines.
1. Max’s Restaurant
Max’s Restaurant is a chain of eateries known for its crispy, juicy, tender and delicious fried chicken that started its operation in the Philippines. It is being run by 2nd and 3rd generations of the family after it was started in 1945.
They offer authentic Filipino food and ensure very friendly service in a homely ambience. Max’s Restaurant is also known by the name “The House That Fried Chicken Built”. Apart from classic Filipino dishes, they also offer seasonal special cuisines.
Don’t miss out on trying Bulalo Soup (clear soup with cabbage, potato and green beans) and Max’s Tapa (slices of marinated beef served with rice and a sunny side up egg) when you visit this Filipino restaurant in Dubai.
Location:
1. Spinney’s building, World Trade Centre Road, Karama, Dubai
2. Al Ghurair Centre, Rigga Deira, Dubai
2. Dampa Seafood Grill
If you are a seafood lover, then you must visit Dampa Seafood Grill. It is known for its unique way of serving food. The restaurant does not provide any cutlery. They directly serve seafood on the table with a paper sheet.
You must try the Dump-A-Seafeast meal, which includes unlimited rice, corn, clam, mussel and shrimp. This meal suffices three people and it costs 139 Dirhams. You can also try classic Filipino dishes here like Seafood Laksa Soup. You also have the option of choosing boiled, grilled or steamed meal.
Timing:
2 pm to 12 Midnight (Sunday to Thursday)
10 am to 12 Midnight (Friday & Saturday)
Location:
Dampa Seafood Grill, Centurion Star Hotel, Deira, Dubai
3. Little Manila
Little Manila is the most affordable Filipino restaurant where you can get maximum value for money. It has several branches across Dubai.
For just 12 Dirhams, you can get an all-day breakfast spread that allows you to choose from 10 different meals such as Tapsilog and Beef Pares along with coffee and soup. For 16 Dirhams, you can get a business lunch deal, which includes 6 food items such as Liver Steak and Pancit Canton.
4. Hot Palayok
Hot Palayok serves excellent Filipino food with first-class service. Apart from authentic Filipino cuisine, you can also try Pan-Asian delicacies. You can relish Asian/Filipino buffet at just 49 Dirhams, which is affordable and offers value for money.
Timing:
Daily 11 am to 12 Midnight
Location Address:
Hot Palayok, Wasl Hub, corner of 39th and 6C Street, Al Karama, Dubai
5. Lamesa
Lamesa is a sophisticated Filipino restaurant in Dubai. You can enjoy a vast spread of buffet, which includes dishes from various cuisines like Thai, Japanese, Chinese and Korean. The buffet is available for both brunch and lunch. You can also get popular Filipino dishes such as Lechon and kare-kare in the buffet. This is one of those restaurants in Dubai, where pork is served.
Lamesa has a warm ambience where flavourful foods are well-presented and numerous choices are available at a very affordable cost.
Location:
Lamesa, 5th Floor, Asiana Hotel, Salahuddin Road, Deira, Dubai
Timing:
Weekday Lunch: 12 Noon to 3 PM
Dinner: 6 PM to 10 PM (Everyday)
Brunch Time: 11 AM to 3 PM (Friday & Saturday)
All these restaurants serve you genuine, authenticate, tasty Filipino cuisine at a very reasonable price. You must try these restaurants if you visit Dubai.
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