Barkadahan Food Hub

Barkadahan Food Hub

Al Barsha

Filipino restaurant Open now 0 545 685 174

Barkadahan Food Hub is a Filipino restaurant in Al Barsha serving home-style comfort food for dine-in, takeaway and delivery. Reviews point to hearty standouts such as Kansi and Balbacua, generous portions, and a welcoming family-style setting, though busy periods can mean a serious wait.

Reputation Score
4.7
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1,381 ratings
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The Good Stuff

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Authentic dishes

Pinapaitan and Dinakdakan were praised as authentic Filipino dishes tried in Dubai.

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Large portions

Several reviews describe generous servings; one Chicken Bicol Express order fed two to three people with extra rice.

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What to Eat at Barkadahan Food Hub

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Barkadahan Food Hub, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 2

  1. Isaw Net +4
    “The isaw was probably the highlight of the meal. It had a good serving size and, unlike many places, it wasn’t bitter at all. It was well-cooked and enjoyable.”
  2. Chicken inasal Net +2
    “We ordered the chicken barbecue, carbonara, tinola, and chicken inasal, and everything was delicious and well-prepared.”
Honorable mentions (22)
  1. Halo-halo Net +1
    “Another thing is we ordered halo halo and we were asked if we want it together with the food and we said ok but the waiter serve the halo halo first and we waited for more than 5 mins for our main meals. Food is just ok. Nothing special not like what the vloggers are advertising. Tuna belly was so dry esp the middle part. Its chewy and obviously freezer burned. With its portion and taste its too expensive. Sisig was ok and so was the isaw. Halo halo was the only redeeming factor in the whole experience.”
  2. Lomi Net +1
    “The surprise was the lomi because the portion was HUGE! There were three of us trying to finish it but we lost the battle. It was really a lot!”
  3. Adobo Net +1
    “My friends enjoyed their adobo and garlic pepper beef.”
  4. Balbacua Net +1
    “We ordered the Cajun seafood, Balbacua and Halo-Halo, and everything was absolutely delicious. The Cajun seafood was packed with flavor and perfectly cooked while the Balbacua was tender, flavorful and truly satisfying.”
  5. Cajun seafood Net +1
    “We ordered the Cajun seafood, Balbacua and Halo-Halo, and everything was absolutely delicious. The Cajun seafood was packed with flavor and perfectly cooked while the Balbacua was tender, flavorful and truly satisfying.”
  6. Calamari Net +1
    “- **Calamari:** Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and seasoned to perfection. One of the best I’ve had!”
  7. Carbonara Net +1
    “We ordered the chicken barbecue, carbonara, tinola, and chicken inasal, and everything was delicious and well-prepared.”
  8. Chicken barbecue Net +1
    “We ordered the chicken barbecue, carbonara, tinola, and chicken inasal, and everything was delicious and well-prepared.”
  9. Chicken bicol express Net +1
    “We ordered chicken bicol express that comes with rice, 1 order is good for 2-3 persons already that’s why i think it is affordable, just add extra rice.”
  10. Chicken sisig Net +1
    “The Chicken Sisig was another standout, bringing that familiar homemade Filipino taste.”
  11. Dinakdakan Net +1
    “Food is amazing especially Pinapaitan and Dinakdakan, authentic Filipino dish I’ve tried here in Dubai.”
  12. Garlic pepper beef Net +1
    “My friends enjoyed their adobo and garlic pepper beef.”
  13. Ginataang langka Net +1
    “The Ginataang Langka brought back so many fond memories, it instantly made me feel at home. The rich, creamy coconut flavor was comforting and nostalgic, making it the highlight of the meal.”
  14. Laing Net +1
    “we are happy with our experience in barkadahan restaurant the food was delicious especially the tuna panga set tuna belly, we try the laing,and str fried kangkong it was good as well all in all were having a happy tummy! thanks also to jc and rita for great service!”
  15. Pansit Net +1
    “- **Pansit:** Perfectly cooked with a great balance of flavors—truly a standout dish.”
  16. Pares Net +1
    “Never tried Pares anywhere in the Phils. Thank you for the nice Pares experience.”
  17. Pinapaitan Net +1
    “Food is amazing especially Pinapaitan and Dinakdakan, authentic Filipino dish I’ve tried here in Dubai.”
  18. Salmon head sinigang Net +1
    “The food was excellent! The Salmon Head Sinigang tasted just like it was lovingly cooked by your Lola back home—comforting, flavorful, and truly authentic.”
  19. Str fried kangkong Net +1
    “we are happy with our experience in barkadahan restaurant the food was delicious especially the tuna panga set tuna belly, we try the laing,and str fried kangkong it was good as well all in all were having a happy tummy! thanks also to jc and rita for great service!”
  20. Tiger prawn Net +1
    “What was even more disappointing was that instead of immediately rectifying or resolving the issue, it was defended by saying that the shrimp was supposedly a “tiger prawn.” Anyone can judge from the photo how small the so-called tiger prawn actually was.”
  21. Tinola Net 0

    Mixed feedback

    “We ordered the chicken barbecue, carbonara, tinola, and chicken inasal, and everything was delicious and well-prepared.”
  22. Kansi Net 0

    Only neutral feedback

    “Despite that, we really loved their Kansi, which was the main reason we decided to come back. Unfortunately, on our second and third visits, the Kansi tasted noticeably different. It wasn’t as flavorful and sour as it was the first time.”
What to Avoid (9)

Food 9

  1. Beef sisig Net −1
    “Beef Sisig – Too sweet for my taste and not what I expected from sisig.”
  2. Palabok Net −1
    “Palabok – Bland and lacking flavor.”
  3. Fried chicken Net −1
    “Took forever to get our orders. Fried chicken is so so. Sinigang na hipon is slightly malansa pa.”
  4. Okoy Net −1
    “However, there are times when the okoy tastes bitter, possibly because the oil gets overused or burnt, which affects the flavor.”
  5. Pancit Net −1
    “On our most recent visit, the tortang talong and even the pancit were overly salty.”
  6. Pancit canton guisado Net −1
    “The Pancit Canton Guisado wasn't cooked quite right, as the noodles were slightly overdone. However, the seasoning was perfectly balanced, with flavors that complemented each other well, making it enjoyable despite the texture.”
  7. Sinigang na hipon Net −1
    “Took forever to get our orders. Fried chicken is so so. Sinigang na hipon is slightly malansa pa.”
  8. Tortang talong Net −1
    “On our most recent visit, the tortang talong and even the pancit were overly salty.”
  9. Blue lagoon Net −2
    “Blue Lagoon – You can barely taste the lemonade, tasted like water. For AED 25, it was very disappointing. I complained about it and they reduced the price by AED 10, but honestly, don’t believe the drink photos on the menu. They look nothing like what you actually get.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Book early. The restaurant gets busy, so book ahead or arrive early to avoid a lengthy table wait.

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Check beef timing. Ask about Kansi or other beef dishes before ordering, as one review says some are served only in the evening due to cooking time.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Emirates Souq - 4 Al Barsha 1
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
0 545 685 174
Mon10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tue10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wed10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thu10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Fri10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sat10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sun10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
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Common Concerns

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Long waits

Food service can stretch from 45 minutes to nearly an hour, and some orders were reportedly served after later-arriving tables.

Hot dining room

Reviews mention heat, smoke and ventilation problems that can make the dining area uncomfortable.

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The Bottom Line

Barkadahan Food Hub is a Filipino restaurant in Al Barsha for home-style meals, casual group dining and takeaway. The menu has several dishes that reviewers return for, including Kansi, Balbacua, Lomi and Chicken Bicol Express. The latter was described as large enough for two or three people with extra rice, while Lomi portions were so substantial that three diners could not finish one.

The food can be genuinely comforting and authentic. Salmon Head Sinigang was compared with something cooked by a grandmother back home, and Ginataang Langka was praised for its rich coconut flavour. The setting is small and cozy, with a family atmosphere; one repeat visitor also noted free Wi-Fi and more space.

The main caution is timing. Reviews describe waits of 45 minutes to nearly an hour, particularly when the restaurant is busy, and some orders have been forgotten or affected by kitchen-dining communication. Ventilation is another recurring concern, with reports of heat and smoke indoors.

Flavours are not always consistent either: Kansi varied between visits, while some diners found dishes such as palabok bland or sisig too sweet. Book ahead or arrive early, and check dish availability before settling in. Drivers can use Parkonic parking, with the first hour reported free.

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