Buffet variety
The buffet is reported to have around 50 dishes, with the menu changing every two weeks.
Dagat Dagatan Restaurant
Deira
Dagat Dagatan Restaurant is a lively Filipino buffet in Deira, geared towards family meals, birthdays and group gatherings. Reviews highlight its broad rotating selection, including a live takoyaki station, plus festive touches such as birthday cake and framed photos.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
853 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Birthday extras
Birthday celebrations can include a free cake, music, photo booth and a photo souvenir.
Takoyaki station
The live station serves unlimited takoyaki, which one reviewer recommends eating hot for the best creamy, crispy texture.
Rotating menu
Regular diners say the buffet selection changes every two weeks, helping repeat visits feel less predictable.
Group dining
A group of more than 25 guests reported that staff kept the buffet visit organised and running smoothly.
Easy parking
One customer found the Deira location easy to find and noted ample parking space.
Value pricing
Several reviews describe the buffet as affordable, with one customer calling it good value for the price.
What to Eat at Dagat Dagatan Restaurant 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 Dagat Dagatan Restaurant, 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 Dagat Dagatan Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 8
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Takoyaki Net +5
“The food was okay, but it actually didn’t really meet my taste. There’s takoyaki live station, which is nice. The sushi/cold dishes station was not so good, I found some of condiments were dry. The ambience was not really good, it was quite noisy. The staffs are nice and helpful. Overall, 6/10.”
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Review excerpts
“The food was okay, but it actually didn’t really meet my taste. There’s takoyaki live station, which is nice. The sushi/cold dishes station was not so good, I found some of condiments were dry. The ambience was not really good, it was quite noisy. The staffs are nice and helpful. Overall, 6/10.”May 2025
“For Japanese cuisine enthusiasts, their takoyaki is a must-try, adding a delightful twist to the buffet.”May 2025
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Halo-halo Net +2
“The highlight for me was the seafood dishes and the dessert station, especially the halo-halo. The restaurant is known for its extensive buffet and festive dining experience.”
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Review excerpts
“The highlight for me was the seafood dishes and the dessert station, especially the halo-halo. The restaurant is known for its extensive buffet and festive dining experience.”June 2026
“My husband especially enjoys the halo-halo and takoyaki, and all their dishes are truly flavorful.”April 2026
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Bopis Net +1
“To be honest, not everything matched my taste since some dishes were a bit bland, but I do have my selective favorites — the Sweet Chili Mayo, Shrimp Tempura, Siomai, Bopis, Isaw, and Tofu with Pechay.”
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Review excerpts
“To be honest, not everything matched my taste since some dishes were a bit bland, but I do have my selective favorites — the Sweet Chili Mayo, Shrimp Tempura, Siomai, Bopis, Isaw, and Tofu with Pechay.”October 2025
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Isaw Net +1
“To be honest, not everything matched my taste since some dishes were a bit bland, but I do have my selective favorites — the Sweet Chili Mayo, Shrimp Tempura, Siomai, Bopis, Isaw, and Tofu with Pechay.”
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Review excerpts
“To be honest, not everything matched my taste since some dishes were a bit bland, but I do have my selective favorites — the Sweet Chili Mayo, Shrimp Tempura, Siomai, Bopis, Isaw, and Tofu with Pechay.”October 2025
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Shrimp tempura Net +1
“To be honest, not everything matched my taste since some dishes were a bit bland, but I do have my selective favorites — the Sweet Chili Mayo, Shrimp Tempura, Siomai, Bopis, Isaw, and Tofu with Pechay.”
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Review excerpts
“To be honest, not everything matched my taste since some dishes were a bit bland, but I do have my selective favorites — the Sweet Chili Mayo, Shrimp Tempura, Siomai, Bopis, Isaw, and Tofu with Pechay.”October 2025
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Siomai Net +1
“To be honest, not everything matched my taste since some dishes were a bit bland, but I do have my selective favorites — the Sweet Chili Mayo, Shrimp Tempura, Siomai, Bopis, Isaw, and Tofu with Pechay.”
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Review excerpts
“To be honest, not everything matched my taste since some dishes were a bit bland, but I do have my selective favorites — the Sweet Chili Mayo, Shrimp Tempura, Siomai, Bopis, Isaw, and Tofu with Pechay.”October 2025
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Tempura Net +1
“This is the 2nd time that we celebrate my daughter’s birthday in dagat dagat.. the food is very delicious and there’s a lot of variety.. i love the sushi and tempura..thank you to all the staff its very friendly and accommodating all my needs.. all the staff is SUPER B🥰🥰 thank you hope to see you again next year😘”
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Review excerpts
“This is the 2nd time that we celebrate my daughter’s birthday in dagat dagat.. the food is very delicious and there’s a lot of variety.. i love the sushi and tempura..thank you to all the staff its very friendly and accommodating all my needs.. all the staff is SUPER B🥰🥰 thank you hope to see you again next year😘”September 2025
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Tofu with pechay Net +1
“To be honest, not everything matched my taste since some dishes were a bit bland, but I do have my selective favorites — the Sweet Chili Mayo, Shrimp Tempura, Siomai, Bopis, Isaw, and Tofu with Pechay.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“To be honest, not everything matched my taste since some dishes were a bit bland, but I do have my selective favorites — the Sweet Chili Mayo, Shrimp Tempura, Siomai, Bopis, Isaw, and Tofu with Pechay.”October 2025
What to Avoid (4)
Food 4
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Chicken inasal Net −1
“For the chicken inasal, it was supposed to come with soy sauce, lemon, chili, and chicken oil, but I only received the chicken with lemon and rice. Even then, the taste was disappointing. It didn’t feel fresh at all — it honestly tasted like leftover food from a party that had been reheated after two days. The presentation was also not appealing.”
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Critical review excerpts
“For the chicken inasal, it was supposed to come with soy sauce, lemon, chili, and chicken oil, but I only received the chicken with lemon and rice. Even then, the taste was disappointing. It didn’t feel fresh at all — it honestly tasted like leftover food from a party that had been reheated after two days. The presentation was also not appealing.”March 2026
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Chicken skin Net −1
“Food options on the buffet that they serve is 1 out of 10. Instead of fried chicken, they served chicken skin. Other food was salmon head paksiw. StreetFood options are really much better.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Food options on the buffet that they serve is 1 out of 10. Instead of fried chicken, they served chicken skin. Other food was salmon head paksiw. StreetFood options are really much better.”April 2026
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Palabok Net −1
“When I tried the palabok, it was very bare — just noodles, sauce, and egg. There was no taste, no other ingredients, and no condiments to adjust the flavor. It was really bland.”
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Critical review excerpts
“When I tried the palabok, it was very bare — just noodles, sauce, and egg. There was no taste, no other ingredients, and no condiments to adjust the flavor. It was really bland.”March 2026
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Salmon head paksiw Net −1
“Instead of fried chicken, they served chicken skin. Other food was salmon head paksiw. StreetFood options are really much better.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Instead of fried chicken, they served chicken skin. Other food was salmon head paksiw. StreetFood options are really much better.”April 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Go earlier. Consider arriving before late evening: one 7:45pm visit found the food display almost empty and refills slow.
Eat takoyaki hot. Try the live-station takoyaki soon after it is served; a reviewer says its creamy, crispy texture is best while hot.
Confirm perks. If booking a birthday, confirm the cake promotion and its terms in advance, since one customer said the promise was not honoured.
Bring ID. Ask about the birthday offer and bring a valid ID if you want to check eligibility for the celebrant’s free buffet.
Use parking. If you are driving, one review describes the location as easy to find with ample parking available.
Check stations. Before settling in, look over the buffet stations and ask about refills, as late visits have drawn complaints about empty trays.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Summit Hotel - 34b street behind CBI building Landmark - Al Rigga Rd
Al Muraqqabat - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Tue | 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Wed | 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Thu | 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Fri | 1:00 PM – 10:30 PM |
| Sat | 12:30 PM – 10:30 PM |
| Sun | 12:30 PM – 10:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Cleanliness concern
One diner reported multiple cockroaches under and on the table, along with an unhelpful response from staff.
Uneven refills
Reviews describe buffet stations being nearly empty and refills taking a long time, particularly later in the evening.
Hot interior
Multiple diners said the restaurant can become uncomfortably hot, especially when crowded.
Inconsistent food
Some customers found dishes bland, old-tasting or not freshly prepared, including one disappointing delivery order.
Promotion confusion
A birthday customer said a promised cake promotion was not honoured and the booking could not be found on arrival.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
44aed
buffet price eat all you can
“Buffet price eat all you can at 44aed”Google review · September 2023
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The Bottom Line
Dagat Dagatan Restaurant is a Filipino buffet in Deira that suits birthdays, family meals and sizeable gatherings. You can work through a broad spread of Filipino and Asian dishes, with reviews mentioning seafood, grilled items, sushi, desserts and a live takoyaki station. One regular says the menu changes every two weeks, while another counted around 50 buffet dishes.
The birthday setup is a major draw. Customers describe free cake, birthday music, a photo booth, framed photos and other small surprises, although the birthday offer should be confirmed before arrival because one booking review reports confusion over promised cake and eligibility. A valid ID was mentioned for the celebrant’s free dining offer.
Service is often described as friendly and accommodating, and one group of more than 25 guests said the staff kept their meal organised. Drivers may also appreciate the easy-to-find Deira location and ample parking. The atmosphere is generally lively and festive, but it can become noisy and crowded, with air-conditioning complaints.
Quality and upkeep are less consistent. Some diners found the buffet fresh and regularly replenished; others reported bland or old-tasting food, slow late-evening refills, untidy equipment and even cockroaches. Arriving earlier and checking the stations before settling in may make for a better visit.