Al Barsha Mang Inasal

Food 16

1. Arroz caldo Net −1

   “I also ordered Arroz Caldo, which didn’t taste fresh — it seemed like it had been stored in the freezer, reheated with hot water, and then microwaved. I requested fried garlic for it, which is a simple topping, but was told it wasn’t available. I ended up taking it home, hoping to enjoy it with my own fried garlic, but sadly, it upset my stomach.”

2. Bangus sinigang Net −1

   “I ordered Bangus Sinigang and Buko Pandan. The Bangus Sinigang was one of the worst I’ve had. The onions were still undercooked, which made it seem like the dish was rushed. The soup also lacked flavor.”

3. Bangus sisig Net −1

   “Almost every dish we tried—bangus sisig, palabok, kalamares, and even the complimentary soup—was overly salty, which made it difficult to enjoy the flavors.”

4. Beef sisig Net −1

   “We didn’t like the beef sisig. It tasted old and had an unusual flavor. My friends felt the same way. We reported it, and the waiter smelled the food in front of us, took it back to the kitchen, then returned with the same dish and told us that, according to the chef, it was still good. Poor hygiene.”

5. Beef sisigsilog Net −1

   “Ordered the inasal paa, beef sisigsilog and chicken skin in Talabat. Was not expecting that I will like the chicken skin the most. The sisig tasted mayonnaise more :( Chicken inasal was okay, sad that there was not atchara and any utensils.”

6. Beefsilog Net −1

   “First, the Beefsilog looked completely different from what I'm used to — it had a pale color and a strange taste. When we raised this with the manager, we were told it was due to the butter and onions used. However, it definitely didn’t taste the same as before, and not in a good way. He ask if we want to change bit we decline.”

7. Buko pandan Net −1

   “The Buko Pandan was another disappointment. It was very watery, almost like juice instead of a dessert, and it was served warm, which is a food safety concern for a chilled dessert. I couldn’t finish it I hope the restaurant pays more attention to food quality, proper preparation, and serving temperatures to ensure a better experience for future customers.”

8. Fried bangus Net −1

   “The fried tilapia and the fried bangus were not freshly cooked; I think they just refried them.”

9. Lumpiang gulay Net −1

   “I also ordered lumpiang gulay for 11 AED, but it was almost empty. Overall, it felt overpriced for a meal that wasn’t even that good. I was craving lumpia, but it didn’t really satisfy me.”

10. Lumpiang togue Net −1

    “The lumpiang togue was very dry inside, which made it less enjoyable.”

11. Pancit bihon Net −1

    “Very disappointed. The pancit bihon was mostly cabbage, carrots, and capsicum, with very little bihon. It felt like I was paying for vegetables instead of the dish I ordered. I hope the restaurant improves the portion and balance of ingredients.”

12. Pancit canton Net −1

    “The pancit canton was extremely bland it tasted as if the noodles had simply been boiled and served with vegetables, with very little seasoning or flavor. It was far from what I would expect from a good pancit canton.”

13. Pancit mix Net −1

    “The food was just so-so for me. I ordered the pancit mix and was disappointed—it was dry. They topped it with grilled chicken, probably to match the inasal theme, but there was nothing special about it, especially for 21 AED.”

14. Pechong inasal Net −1

    “I ordered Pechong Inasal from Al Barsha Inasal (although the packaging showed Satwa Inasal, Talabat routed it to Al Barsha). I paid AED 24, and what I received was just rice no chicken at all. The rice even had burnt bits and tasted like it was cooked the night before. I was starving and excited for this meal, only to open the package and find no chicken just rice, soy sauce, and chicken oil. What am I supposed to do with that? The experience was incredibly disappointing.”

15. Fried tilapia Net −2

    “However, the fried tilapia and calamari were tasteless and the shrimp sinigang was served late.”

16. Palabok Net −3

    “The palabok was a bit too salty, and I was disappointed with the halo-halo.”