Chibog Restaurant - JLT

Name: Chibog Restaurant - JLT
Address: Al Seef Tower 2, JLT Cluster U - S05, Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97145684538

Jumeirah Lake Towers

Restaurant 04 568 4538

Chibog is a small Filipino restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers serving dine-in, delivery, pick-up and catering. Reviews point to Beef Pares, barbecue ribs, silogs and generous comfort-food portions, with a cozy, nostalgic setting that suits casual meals or group orders.

Reputation Score

4.5

★★★★★

232 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Filipino Flavour

Reviewers describe the food as authentic and close to the taste of home, including a garlicky, tender Beef Pares.

Large Portions

Several reviews say portions are generous; one reviewer described the servings as huge and good value for money.

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What to Eat at Chibog Restaurant - JLT

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Food 7

Beef pares Net +3

“Hands-down, simply the best-tasting Beef Pares I've had here in Dubai. Almost like the experience if you go to Pares Retiro in Manila, Philippines. Sauce was thick, garlicky and simply tasty, while the beef parts were tender. But apart from that, was the taste... Felt like home!”
Bicol express Net +2

“Happy with the service and food provided by Chibog. Really happy with the bicol express, tapsilog and shanghai. Janrick and Domel were great hosts and served me politely and with good energy.”
Bone marrow Net +2

“We ordered Beef ribs sinigang and bone marrow. Both are amazing! I would highly recommend their bone marrow. It is good and it’s cheap (AED10/pc).”
Dynamite shrimps Net +2

“Ordered Goto and Dynamite Shrimps—both were tasty, though a tad salty for my liking.”
Lumpia Net +2

“Lumpia is the favorite 😍”
Sisig chicken Net +2

“The chicken sisig was soooo creamy and flavorful, easily my favorite.”
Tapsilog Net +2

“ordered tapsilog, beef pares with bone marrow, bbq ribs and pancit malabon. the taste of all the food we ordered are just so on point!”

Honorable mentions (28)

Arroz caldo Net +1

“Their Arroz Caldo is really hearty and just what we needed on a cold and gloomy afternooon.”
Bbq ribs Net +1

“ordered tapsilog, beef pares with bone marrow, bbq ribs and pancit malabon. the taste of all the food we ordered are just so on point!”
Beef bulalo Net +1

“Everything is always good here! Highly recommend the beef bulalo, beef ribs and bone marrow !”
Beef pares with bone marrow Net +1

“ordered tapsilog, beef pares with bone marrow, bbq ribs and pancit malabon. the taste of all the food we ordered are just so on point!”
Beef ribs bbq Net +1

“The service is exceptional, and the Beef Ribs BBQ tastes great.”
Beef ribs sinigang Net +1

“We ordered Beef ribs sinigang and bone marrow. Both are amazing!”
Bistek Net +1

“And the food is definitely worth coming back to - try their bistek 😁😍”
Buko pandan Net +1

“Also adding the Chibog Iced Tea, and their desserts Nilupak, Ube Sticky rice amd Buko Pandan - So delicious 😋.”
Chibog signature beef ribs Net +1

“Highly recommend Dinakdakan, Beef Pares + Garlic Rice, Chibog Signature Beef Ribs, Sisig Chicken, Crablets and Pancit Palabok. They were all filipino staple dishes that you guys should try.”
Chicken barbecue Net +1

“The chicken barbecue was a solid classic, and the dynamite shrimp was fresh and crispy.”
Chicken dinakdakan Net +1

“Finally tested the best selling Pares, Chicken Dinakdakan is on point so is the rest of the food.”
Chicken inasal Net +1

“Dinakdakan and inasal was TD.”
Crablets Net +1

“Highly recommend Dinakdakan, Beef Pares + Garlic Rice, Chibog Signature Beef Ribs, Sisig Chicken, Crablets and Pancit Palabok. They were all filipino staple dishes that you guys should try.”
Crispy rolls Net +1

“Crispy rolls: pretty decent!”
Dinakdakan Net +1

“Highly recommend Dinakdakan, Beef Pares + Garlic Rice, Chibog Signature Beef Ribs, Sisig Chicken, Crablets and Pancit Palabok. They were all filipino staple dishes that you guys should try.”
Goto Net +1

“Ordered Goto and Dynamite Shrimps—both were tasty, though a tad salty for my liking.”
Lemon chicken Net +1

“Lemon chicken - nice seasoning, but little meat on the chicken and greasy.”
Lomi Net +1

“I was also surprise to their lomi which is really overload in toppings (1 order can be shared by 2 persons).”
Nilupak Net +1

“Also adding the Chibog Iced Tea, and their desserts Nilupak, Ube Sticky rice amd Buko Pandan - So delicious 😋.”
Pancit malabon Net +1

“ordered tapsilog, beef pares with bone marrow, bbq ribs and pancit malabon. the taste of all the food we ordered are just so on point!”
Pancit palabok Net +1

“Highly recommend Dinakdakan, Beef Pares + Garlic Rice, Chibog Signature Beef Ribs, Sisig Chicken, Crablets and Pancit Palabok. They were all filipino staple dishes that you guys should try.”
Ribs bbq Net +1

“The Sisig and Ribs BBQ is to die for. IT WAS FIRE!!”
Shanghai Net +1

“Happy with the service and food provided by Chibog. Really happy with the bicol express, tapsilog and shanghai. Janrick and Domel were great hosts and served me politely and with good energy.”
Sinampalukang manok Net +1

“I really enjoyed the food since there are few shops offering sinampalukang manok. And this food is also included to their menu. They served this in 2 types level of sourness.”
Siniging na baka Net +1

“Have ordered siniging na baka and bicol express it's very delicious and is good for 4 people already.”
Sisig Net +1

“The Sisig and Ribs BBQ is to die for. IT WAS FIRE!!”
Smokey tender bbq beef ribs Net +1

“Got to find this place and food is superb. Tried thier signature dish which is smokey tender bbq beef ribs! staff are accommodating also.”
Ube sticky rice Net +1

“Also adding the Chibog Iced Tea, and their desserts Nilupak, Ube Sticky rice amd Buko Pandan - So delicious 😋.”

Drinks 1

Chibog iced tea Net +3

“Food and service were great! Their iced tea was also refreshing. I highly recommend trying out this hole in the wall restaurant! Great job and see you guys again!”

What to Avoid (1)

Food 1

Kare beef Net −1

“Kare beef - I didn’t enjoy it at all.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Book Ahead. Call ahead if you are visiting with a group, since the small dining room can fill up quickly.

Dine In. Choose dine-in for crunchy items such as Lumpia, which one reviewer said can become soggy during delivery.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Al Seef Tower 2, JLT Cluster U - S05

Al Thanyah Fifth - Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai

04 568 4538

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Common Concerns

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Website Issue

One February 2026 review says the website was not updated and the diner found the restaurant closed after driving from Jebel Ali.

Limited Space

The restaurant is small, with one review noting it has nine tables and can get packed.

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The Bottom Line

Chibog is a small Filipino restaurant in Jumeirah Lake Towers with a menu built around familiar comfort food. Diners come for Beef Pares, signature barbecue ribs, silogs such as tapsilog, and dishes including bulalo, sisig and palabok. Reviews often describe the flavours as authentic and close to home, while portions are generally generous for the price.

The setting is compact rather than spacious. One review counted nine tables, and several diners said it can become packed, especially for groups. Warm lighting and nostalgic 1980s and 1990s-style decor give it the cozy feel many visitors mention.

Calling ahead is sensible if you need a table or have limited time for lunch; reviewers also said advance orders can be prepared before arrival. Dine-in may be preferable for crisp food such as Lumpia, which one customer found could turn soggy in delivery. Food quality is not completely uniform: a delivery order was called bland, under-seasoned and greasy, while other dishes were praised as hot, fresh and well made.

One February 2026 review reported arriving to find the restaurant closed and the website outdated, so check the current opening status before travelling from outside JLT.