Open 24/7
The restaurant is open around the clock, which suits late-night Filipino food cravings in Deira.
Al Rigga Restaurant Main
Deira
Al Rigga Restaurant Main is a Filipino restaurant—or “Calenderia”—in Deira, serving familiar dishes such as Bulalo and Balbacua. Reviews also mention 24-hour opening, combo meals and baked goods including pan de coco, making it a possible late-night stop, though food consistency and service are recurring concerns.
Reputation Score
2.4
★★☆☆☆
101 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Large Bulalo
One reviewer said the Bulalo serving was large enough for three to four people.
Fresh Pastries
A recent positive review specifically enjoyed the pan de coco and noted the addition of breads and pastries.
What to Eat at Al Rigga Restaurant Main How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Al Rigga Restaurant Main, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Al Rigga Restaurant Main, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 4
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Bulalo Net +1
“The serving of Bulalo is good for 3 to 4 person.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The serving of Bulalo is good for 3 to 4 person.”May 2023
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Chicken bbq Net +1
“I ordered chicken bbq in the bbq sauce was good but it will be better to serve hot the foods.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I ordered chicken bbq in the bbq sauce was good but it will be better to serve hot the foods.”October 2023
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Pan de coco Net +1
“The food is great amazing 👏 🤩 😋 specialy now they have breads and pastries super sarap ng pan de coco 😋”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The food is great amazing 👏 🤩 😋 specialy now they have breads and pastries super sarap ng pan de coco 😋”June 2025
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Palabok Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“PALABOK IS 6/10”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
What to Avoid (18)
Food 17
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Beef tofu Net −1
“I have ordered beef and tofu expect to be good but unfortunately its has more tofu and i counted the beef it was just 4 slices of beef tofu has a big slices is not even cook inside well.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I have ordered beef and tofu expect to be good but unfortunately its has more tofu and i counted the beef it was just 4 slices of beef tofu has a big slices is not even cook inside well.”April 2025
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Chicken bbq on stick Net −1
“2. The chicken bbq on stick was served COLD. malamig na sa labas, malamig pa ulam mo. Again ano yun?”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“2. The chicken bbq on stick was served COLD. malamig na sa labas, malamig pa ulam mo. Again ano yun?”January 2025
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Combo meal Net −1
“Combo meal 21 Aed for 02 small pieces of chicken and small amount vegetables with unli rice.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Combo meal 21 Aed for 02 small pieces of chicken and small amount vegetables with unli rice.”June 2025
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Crispy chicken skin Net −1
“I orders crispy chicken skin but the one they served was Crispy feathers .. went straight inside the garbage bin !”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I orders crispy chicken skin but the one they served was Crispy feathers .. went straight inside the garbage bin !”May 2025
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Halo halo Net −1
“There is no problem if they dont have cup, but dont let the customer feel that they are not important. Specially when in comes to service! All the staff was too noisy, snab, and specially the Halo halo has a "Langaw/Fly" inside the container. Shoutout to the owner, instead of talking to their attitudes staff, they are the one who is making fire on the wood. 🤮🤮”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“There is no problem if they dont have cup, but dont let the customer feel that they are not important. Specially when in comes to service! All the staff was too noisy, snab, and specially the Halo halo has a "Langaw/Fly" inside the container. Shoutout to the owner, instead of talking to their attitudes staff, they are the one who is making fire on the wood. 🤮🤮”August 2024
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Halo-halo Net −1
“They are putting expired corn to thr halo-halo.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“They are putting expired corn to thr halo-halo.”August 2025
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Hamonado Net −1
“I bought hamonado this early morning and i asked the sales lady if its new, she said yes however it turns out that its old stock maybe from yesterdays left over. The food was spoiled and smells so bad. Never buy again from this resto. I will address this matter to dubai municipality to avoid this kind of issue in the future.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I bought hamonado this early morning and i asked the sales lady if its new, she said yes however it turns out that its old stock maybe from yesterdays left over. The food was spoiled and smells so bad. Never buy again from this resto. I will address this matter to dubai municipality to avoid this kind of issue in the future.”March 2026
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Inasal chicken Net −1
“Taste is not consistent i always eat in satwa branch sometimes inasal chicken has perfect taste sometimes not.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Taste is not consistent i always eat in satwa branch sometimes inasal chicken has perfect taste sometimes not.”April 2025
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Leche flan Net −1
“This review is for your new branch in Satwa opposite Al Hana Center, I am very disappointed with the food, BBQ was served to me burned and as hard as rock , leche flan has bitter burn taste, I regretted dining here👎”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“This review is for your new branch in Satwa opposite Al Hana Center, I am very disappointed with the food, BBQ was served to me burned and as hard as rock , leche flan has bitter burn taste, I regretted dining here👎”August 2025
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Lechon manok Net −1
“The biggest disappointment for us was the Lechon Manok. It wasnt pinoy style at all. Yes it was cooked on charcoal grill but the seasoning wasnt up to pinoy flavor.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The biggest disappointment for us was the Lechon Manok. It wasnt pinoy style at all. Yes it was cooked on charcoal grill but the seasoning wasnt up to pinoy flavor.”January 2025
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Letchon manok Net −1
“Just now I received my order,many times I ordered letchon manok in Al rigga restaurant near in rigga metro station.This is my first time I received dry letchon,I don’t know if this is new or old coz taste is different,please be responsible to the food that you served”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Just now I received my order,many times I ordered letchon manok in Al rigga restaurant near in rigga metro station.This is my first time I received dry letchon,I don’t know if this is new or old coz taste is different,please be responsible to the food that you served”September 2025
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Lomi Net −1
“I was very disappointed. I ordered lomi for takeout in rigga branch miami building and when I reached home, I found that it was mostly soup with very few noodles, and the chicken skin seemed old.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I was very disappointed. I ordered lomi for takeout in rigga branch miami building and when I reached home, I found that it was mostly soup with very few noodles, and the chicken skin seemed old.”September 2025
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Okoy Net −1
“I bought an OKOY for 5 dirhams each, and they said it has shrimp. But when I picked it apart, I didn’t find even a single shrimp. It doesn’t taste good, and the price is expensive — I just wasted my money.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I bought an OKOY for 5 dirhams each, and they said it has shrimp. But when I picked it apart, I didn’t find even a single shrimp. It doesn’t taste good, and the price is expensive — I just wasted my money.”August 2025
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Pancit canton Net −1
“I order pancit canton for take out oh my god it's super salty. I need to boil indomie noodle to add on eat. Just remove that super salty flavor. .. please measure the ingredients next time.. .. .”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“I order pancit canton for take out oh my god it's super salty. I need to boil indomie noodle to add on eat. Just remove that super salty flavor. .. please measure the ingredients next time.. .. .”May 2025
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Pancit guisado Net −1
“PANCIT GUISADO UNCOOKED - TASTELESS”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“PANCIT GUISADO UNCOOKED - TASTELESS”March 2025
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Shanghai Net −1
“There was only one waitress handling everything, taking orders, serving food, processing payments, and even wrapping the Shanghai at the same time. What was concerning was that she was using the same gloves for wrapping the shanghai, taking payments, and serving customers, which felt very unhygienic.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“There was only one waitress handling everything, taking orders, serving food, processing payments, and even wrapping the Shanghai at the same time. What was concerning was that she was using the same gloves for wrapping the shanghai, taking payments, and serving customers, which felt very unhygienic.”May 2026
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Sizzling beef sisig Net −1
“Disappointing. I was excited to order my favorite sizzling beef sisig but im not happy when they served it. How can u cook the raw egg on the top if the sizzling plate is not too hot to cook and mix with it? Ended up you mix a raw egg on the sisig. And sisig should not have a bell pepper/capsicum. Plus, you need to follow up the order many times before they will serve it. We decided to order ala carte instead of the ready cook food because we want the food hot and freshly cooked. But ended up receiving all the food cold.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“Disappointing. I was excited to order my favorite sizzling beef sisig but im not happy when they served it. How can u cook the raw egg on the top if the sizzling plate is not too hot to cook and mix with it? Ended up you mix a raw egg on the sisig. And sisig should not have a bell pepper/capsicum. Plus, you need to follow up the order many times before they will serve it. We decided to order ala carte instead of the ready cook food because we want the food hot and freshly cooked. But ended up receiving all the food cold.”February 2025
Drinks 1
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Avocado juice Net −1
“NO TASTE AVOCADO JUICE”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“NO TASTE AVOCADO JUICE”March 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Temperature. For grilled dishes, check that the food is hot and fully cooked before eating; one chicken order still had blood.
Check Takeaway. If taking food home, verify every item, drink and condiment before leaving; one two-person order arrived incomplete.
Bring Smaller Notes. Avoid relying on a AED1,000 note for an early payment, as one customer waited almost 30 minutes for change.
Expect Noise. This may not suit a quiet meal: reviews mention karaoke, loud music and noisy dining areas.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Miami Building - 37 37th St
Al Muraqqabat - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Food Safety
Reviews report spoiled-smelling food, suspected old stock, a dead cockroach in rice oil and other hygiene concerns.
Cold Dishes
Several customers received cold food, including chicken barbecue, rice and takeaway orders.
Low Availability
Multiple reviews say the menu was not updated and many listed dishes were unavailable after ordering.
Cooking Issues
Reviews mention undercooked chicken, hard or burnt barbecue, salty noodles and inconsistent rice.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
5 dirhams each
OKOY
“I bought an OKOY for 5 dirhams each, and they said it has shrimp”Google review · August 2025
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LOCAL
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The Bottom Line
Al Rigga Restaurant Main is a Filipino “Calenderia” in Deira where you can order familiar dishes such as chicken inasal, lechon manok, Bulalo, Balbacua and pancit. The strongest practical draw is its reported 24-hour opening, while one review found the Bulalo portion large enough for three to four people. Breads and pastries, including pan de coco, also received a specific thumbs-up.
The experience is highly inconsistent, and the low rating is reflected in repeated complaints rather than one isolated mishap. Customers describe cold rice and dishes, long waits, missing drinks or condiments, inaccurate takeaway orders and menu items being unavailable. Food concerns are more serious: reviews mention undercooked chicken, burnt barbecue, stale-tasting meat, spoiled-smelling dishes and a dead cockroach found in oil served with rice.
These are customer reports, but they are important cautions when deciding whether to eat in or order. Service is another clear risk, with several reviewers describing inattentive or unfriendly staff and one customer waiting nearly 30 minutes for change after paying with AED1,000. Loud music and karaoke can make the dining room noisy.
Check availability, temperature and the complete order before settling in, and do not expect a reliably quick or quiet meal.