Filipino flavour
Several diners say the food tastes like the Philippines, including a long-time favourite chicksilog.
Amanda Restaurant Satwa
Al Satwa
Amanda Restaurant in Al Satwa serves Filipino food alongside a wider menu, with broasted chicken and a customer-mentioned buffet among the reasons people stop by. Reviews also point to budget-friendly portions, a relaxed setting and delivery that arrived on time even for a small order.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
491 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Budget portions
Prices are described as affordable, with portions considered generous enough for the money.
Buffet option
A buffet is available, and one review specifically reports a 29 AED buffet after the restaurant’s revamped look.
Friendly staff
Many reviews describe the staff as accommodating, approachable and attentive, though service is not consistent every time.
Relaxed setting
Customers mention a clean, comfortable and relaxing atmosphere, including improvements to the interiors.
Small-order delivery
Delivery is offered even for small purchases, with one customer saying their order arrived on time.
What to Eat at Amanda Restaurant Satwa 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 Amanda Restaurant Satwa, 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.
These items at Amanda Restaurant Satwa got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 6
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Breaded chicken with red sauce Net +1
“Last day i saw the like breaded chicken with red sauce and the next day i saw it again.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Last day i saw the like breaded chicken with red sauce and the next day i saw it again.”May 2024
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Chicken lollipop Net +1
“I bet you so far best food I could get here since so many years with Amandas. I will really recommend this very pocket friendly restaurant. Try their veg fried rice, chicken lollipop, Filipina cuisine a must try.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I bet you so far best food I could get here since so many years with Amandas. I will really recommend this very pocket friendly restaurant. Try their veg fried rice, chicken lollipop, Filipina cuisine a must try.”September 2022
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Chicksilog Net +1
“Craving satisfied with the chicksilog I’ve been longing since 2014 haha!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Craving satisfied with the chicksilog I’ve been longing since 2014 haha!”June 2025
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Goto Net +1
“We ordered lomi and goto, taste like Philippines, food is good and friendly staff,”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We ordered lomi and goto, taste like Philippines, food is good and friendly staff,”September 2023
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Lomi Net +1
“We ordered lomi and goto, taste like Philippines, food is good and friendly staff,”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We ordered lomi and goto, taste like Philippines, food is good and friendly staff,”September 2023
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Veg fried rice Net +1
“I bet you so far best food I could get here since so many years with Amandas. I will really recommend this very pocket friendly restaurant. Try their veg fried rice, chicken lollipop, Filipina cuisine a must try.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I bet you so far best food I could get here since so many years with Amandas. I will really recommend this very pocket friendly restaurant. Try their veg fried rice, chicken lollipop, Filipina cuisine a must try.”September 2022
What to Avoid (3)
Food 3
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Fried fish Net −1
“For instance, the fried fish was overcooked and dry, possibly due to repeated frying.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“For instance, the fried fish was overcooked and dry, possibly due to repeated frying.”August 2024
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Proben Net −1
“The noodles were a bit bland, and the proben was a little chewy, but overall, the food was really good!”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“The noodles were a bit bland, and the proben was a little chewy, but overall, the food was really good!”October 2025
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Tapsilog Net −1
“It is the same taste though for tapsilog it is too sweet and different now.”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“It is the same taste though for tapsilog it is too sweet and different now.”June 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Check buffet. Ask what dishes are available that day before choosing the buffet, as customers have reported limited variety and repeated items.
Check fish. If ordering fish, check that it is fully cooked; one diner found it red inside and requested a replacement.
Allow time. Build in extra time for simple orders such as sandwiches, since one customer reported a long wait and an order that was not made.
Try delivery. For a small takeaway order, delivery may still be available; one customer said the delivery arrived on time.
Check service. If staff are busy talking, follow up promptly for a menu or assistance rather than waiting unattended.
Plan the visit
Practical details
near Nesto Hypermarket
Al Satwa, 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
Uneven service
Several diners report being ignored, with complaints about staff gossiping and customers needing to ask repeatedly for attention.
Limited buffet
The 29 AED buffet was criticised for mainly featuring chicken, with limited beef, vegetables and pancit.
Repeated dishes
A diner said the buffet repeated breaded chicken with red sauce on consecutive days.
Cooking concerns
One customer found fish fried on the outside but still red inside, while another described buffet fish as overcooked and dry.
Mixed dishes
The noodles were called bland and the proben slightly chewy; another diner found tapsilog too sweet.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
29 AED
buffet
“I believe that by enhancing the quality and variety of dishes while maintaining the 29 AED price point, the restaurant can make the buffet more enticing and enjoyable for patrons”Google review · August 2024
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The Bottom Line
Amanda Restaurant in Al Satwa is a Filipino-focused restaurant with a wider menu, known in reviews for affordable food, broasted chicken and familiar Filipino flavours. Diners mention dishes such as chicksilog, lomi, goto, vegetable fried rice and chicken lollipop, while the 29 AED buffet gives budget-conscious customers another way to eat here. The food receives plenty of praise, and several customers say the portions feel generous for the price.
The setting has also been described as clean, cosy, relaxing and improved after a revamp. Delivery is a useful option: one reviewer said the restaurant accepted a small order and delivered it on time. There are important inconsistencies.
Some visits came with friendly, attentive staff, but others involved being ignored, waiting a long time for a sandwich, or seeing staff gossip instead of helping customers. Buffet diners should temper expectations: reviews mention a chicken-heavy selection, repeated dishes and limited beef, vegetables and pancit. Fish also deserves a quick check, with reports of both undercooking and dry, overcooked pieces.
Asking what is freshly available and allowing extra time for service should make the visit less uncertain.