Standout sisig
Crispy sisig is repeatedly praised for its seasoning, smoky flavour and satisfying crunch.
Dencio's UAE
Deira
Dencio’s UAE is a Filipino restaurant in Deira built around generous comfort-food portions and a lively evening atmosphere. Come for dishes such as crispy pata and sisig, then stay for live singing or karaoke, whether you’re dining with family, friends, or a larger celebration.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
5,931 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Large portions
Several reviews describe the servings as generous or enormous, making many dishes practical for sharing.
Family occasions
Reviews describe successful birthdays, a wedding reception and family gatherings in the venue.
Filipino comfort
Dishes such as bulalo and lechon have helped first-time diners discover Filipino food they enjoyed.
Basement parking
Parking is available in the basement of the hotel, a useful detail if you are driving.
What to Eat at Dencio's UAE 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 Dencio's UAE, 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 Dencio's UAE got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 4
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Crispy pata Net +3
“We ordered their crispy pata (i love the sauce!!) and it was worth the hype.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered their crispy pata (i love the sauce!!) and it was worth the hype.”February 2026
“We ordered the crispy pata, liempo, sizzling bangus belly, sisig, pancit, and halo-halo — everything was delicious and truly satisfying.”May 2026
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Halo-halo Net +3
“Their Halo-halo is one of the best ive had.”
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“Their Halo-halo is one of the best ive had.”April 2026
“I ordered the beer bucket, pork sisig, and topped it off with halo-halo—and it was the perfect meal. The Food Breakdown: Pork Sisig: Easily some of the best sisig in town. It arrived sizzling hot, perfectly seasoned, and had that ideal balance of savory, smoky, and slightly crispy texture. Pair it with a cold drink, and it’s pure perfection. Beer Bucket: The beer was served ice-cold, which is exactly what you need to cut through the rich flavors of the sisig. Great value for a group or a chilled-out evening. Halo-Halo: The ultimate way to end the meal! It was loaded with all the traditional ingredients, perfectly sweet, creamy, and incredibly refreshing after the savory dishes.”June 2026
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Kare-kare Net +3
“The kare-kare is good . However, the service needs to improve a bit.”
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“The kare-kare is good . However, the service needs to improve a bit.”June 2026
“Whether you are diving into their savory Kare-Kare or enjoying their grilled specialties, the flavors are bold, consistent, and genuinely reminiscent of home.”April 2026
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Sisig Net +2
“Excellent food and service! Most of our orders were superb, especially the sisig. “Basta Sisig, Dencio!” indeed, it truly lived up to the hype.”
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“Excellent food and service! Most of our orders were superb, especially the sisig. “Basta Sisig, Dencio!” indeed, it truly lived up to the hype.”June 2026
“The food (especially the sisig, chicken inasal & pancit), service and ambiance gives you that authentic Filipino vibes and hospitality.”July 2026
Honorable mentions (19)
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Pancit Net +1
“We ordered the crispy pata, liempo, sizzling bangus belly, sisig, pancit, and halo-halo — everything was delicious and truly satisfying.”
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“We ordered the crispy pata, liempo, sizzling bangus belly, sisig, pancit, and halo-halo — everything was delicious and truly satisfying.”May 2026
“The food (especially the sisig, chicken inasal & pancit), service and ambiance gives you that authentic Filipino vibes and hospitality.”July 2026
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Calamari Net +1
“The food was delicious. Next time, I would suggest serving the bulalo soup hotter and the calamari warm and crispy.”
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“The food was delicious. Next time, I would suggest serving the bulalo soup hotter and the calamari warm and crispy.”May 2026
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Chicharon bulaklak Net +1
“The food was excellent- crispy pata, classic sisig, dinakdakan, chicharon bulaklak, inihaw na liempo, crispy liempo.”
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“The food was excellent- crispy pata, classic sisig, dinakdakan, chicharon bulaklak, inihaw na liempo, crispy liempo.”May 2026
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Chicken inasal Net +1
“The food (especially the sisig, chicken inasal & pancit), service and ambiance gives you that authentic Filipino vibes and hospitality.”
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“The food (especially the sisig, chicken inasal & pancit), service and ambiance gives you that authentic Filipino vibes and hospitality.”July 2026
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Classic sisig Net +1
“The food was excellent- crispy pata, classic sisig, dinakdakan, chicharon bulaklak, inihaw na liempo, crispy liempo.”
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“The food was excellent- crispy pata, classic sisig, dinakdakan, chicharon bulaklak, inihaw na liempo, crispy liempo.”May 2026
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Crispy liempo Net +1
“The food was excellent- crispy pata, classic sisig, dinakdakan, chicharon bulaklak, inihaw na liempo, crispy liempo.”
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“The food was excellent- crispy pata, classic sisig, dinakdakan, chicharon bulaklak, inihaw na liempo, crispy liempo.”May 2026
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Crispy sisig Net +1
“The only dish we truly enjoyed was the crispy sisig.”
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“The only dish we truly enjoyed was the crispy sisig.”June 2026
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Dinakdakan Net +1
“The food was excellent- crispy pata, classic sisig, dinakdakan, chicharon bulaklak, inihaw na liempo, crispy liempo.”
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“The food was excellent- crispy pata, classic sisig, dinakdakan, chicharon bulaklak, inihaw na liempo, crispy liempo.”May 2026
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Inihaw na liempo Net +1
“The food was excellent- crispy pata, classic sisig, dinakdakan, chicharon bulaklak, inihaw na liempo, crispy liempo.”
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“The food was excellent- crispy pata, classic sisig, dinakdakan, chicharon bulaklak, inihaw na liempo, crispy liempo.”May 2026
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Krispy sisig Net +1
“The Krispy Sisig remains a legendary highlight—perfectly seasoned and maintaining that essential crunch.”
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“The Krispy Sisig remains a legendary highlight—perfectly seasoned and maintaining that essential crunch.”April 2026
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Laing Net +1
“The laing is very nice.”
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“The laing is very nice.”December 2025
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Lechon Net +1
“The food was absolutely delicious, and their favorites were definitely the bulalo and the lechon.”
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“The food was absolutely delicious, and their favorites were definitely the bulalo and the lechon.”July 2026
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Liempo Net +1
“We ordered the crispy pata, liempo, sizzling bangus belly, sisig, pancit, and halo-halo — everything was delicious and truly satisfying.”
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“We ordered the crispy pata, liempo, sizzling bangus belly, sisig, pancit, and halo-halo — everything was delicious and truly satisfying.”May 2026
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Pinaputok na pancit Net +1
“I ordered Pinaputok na Pancit, it looked good. It was a beautiful flavor twist for a pancit.”
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“I ordered Pinaputok na Pancit, it looked good. It was a beautiful flavor twist for a pancit.”February 2026
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Pork liempo Net +1
“We especially loved the pork liempo—it was very tasty!”
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“We especially loved the pork liempo—it was very tasty!”March 2026
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Pork sisig Net +1
“I ordered the beer bucket, pork sisig, and topped it off with halo-halo—and it was the perfect meal. The Food Breakdown: Pork Sisig: Easily some of the best sisig in town. It arrived sizzling hot, perfectly seasoned, and had that ideal balance of savory, smoky, and slightly crispy texture. Pair it with a cold drink, and it’s pure perfection.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“I ordered the beer bucket, pork sisig, and topped it off with halo-halo—and it was the perfect meal. The Food Breakdown: Pork Sisig: Easily some of the best sisig in town. It arrived sizzling hot, perfectly seasoned, and had that ideal balance of savory, smoky, and slightly crispy texture. Pair it with a cold drink, and it’s pure perfection.”June 2026
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Sago gulaman Net +1
“They offer Pinoy food like pork Sinigang, grilled liempo, crispy pata, lechon kawali. I enjoyed the food much and the sago gulaman.”
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“They offer Pinoy food like pork Sinigang, grilled liempo, crispy pata, lechon kawali. I enjoyed the food much and the sago gulaman.”June 2026
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Sizzling bangus belly Net +1
“We ordered the crispy pata, liempo, sizzling bangus belly, sisig, pancit, and halo-halo — everything was delicious and truly satisfying.”
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“We ordered the crispy pata, liempo, sizzling bangus belly, sisig, pancit, and halo-halo — everything was delicious and truly satisfying.”May 2026
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Turon with ice cream Net +1
“We came back in less than a week coz we craved again for the kare kare (atbp) and turon with ice cream.”
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“We came back in less than a week coz we craved again for the kare kare (atbp) and turon with ice cream.”February 2026
What to Avoid (5)
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Biko latik Net −1
“Ordered takeaway biko latik and ube biko, only to realized when we reach home that there is sign that the food is not fresh, so disappointed.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Ordered takeaway biko latik and ube biko, only to realized when we reach home that there is sign that the food is not fresh, so disappointed.”June 2026
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Dinuguan Net −1
“Though for the dinuguan, I did not get it. It needs more vinegar.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Though for the dinuguan, I did not get it. It needs more vinegar.”February 2026
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Sinigang Net −1
“The sinigang and pancit were also underwhelming.”
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“The sinigang and pancit were also underwhelming.”June 2026
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Turon Net −1
“And the Turon’s texture was little off, for me.”
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Critical review excerpts
“And the Turon’s texture was little off, for me.”February 2026
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Ube biko Net −1
“Ordered takeaway biko latik and ube biko, only to realized when we reach home that there is sign that the food is not fresh, so disappointed.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Ordered takeaway biko latik and ube biko, only to realized when we reach home that there is sign that the food is not fresh, so disappointed.”June 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Plan timing. If conversation matters, consider dining before the singer starts around 5 or 6 pm; one review found the lounge extremely loud.
Share dishes. Go with a group when possible: one review said portions were good for sharing and prices felt above average.
Allow time. For crispy pata, leave extra time in your schedule; one customer reported waiting over an hour.
Use parking. Drivers can use the basement parking at the hotel, according to a customer review.
Try karaoke. For a more private music night, ask about the three karaoke rooms rather than relying only on the stage entertainment.
Check takeaway. If ordering biko latik or ube biko to take home, check its freshness before leaving.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Ground Floor, Asiana Grand Hotel - Al Muraqqabat Rd
Al Muraqqabat - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Loud evenings
The enclosed music lounge was reported to reach around 90 dB, making table conversation difficult after the singing began.
Long wait
One customer waited over an hour for the crispy pata, so service speed may vary for popular dishes.
Uneven dishes
One review found the lumpia, sinigang and pancit underwhelming, while the crispy sisig was the exception.
Temperature issues
A review suggested serving the bulalo soup hotter and the calamari warm and crispy.
Takeaway freshness
One customer found takeaway biko latik and ube biko were not fresh by the time they got home.
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The Bottom Line
Dencio’s UAE is a Filipino restaurant in Deira where the main draw is hearty, shareable comfort food in a social setting. Crispy pata, pork sisig, inihaw na liempo and bulalo are among the dishes reviewers mention, with sisig receiving especially specific praise for its sizzling presentation, smoky seasoning and crisp texture. The portions are often described as generous or even enormous, so this is easier to enjoy with a group than as a quick solo meal.
The atmosphere shifts from comfortable dining to lively entertainment. There is a stage for live singing, and the venue has three karaoke rooms for a more private group session. That makes it a natural choice for birthdays, family gatherings and celebrations; reviews also mention a small wedding reception held here.
Basement parking at the hotel is a useful advantage for drivers. There are a few caveats. The music lounge can become extremely loud once singing begins around 5 or 6 pm, with one diner reporting difficulty hearing the table conversation.
Popular dishes may also take time: one customer waited over an hour for crispy pata. Food feedback is mostly positive but not uniform, and a review flagged disappointing lumpia, sinigang and pancit. For takeaway, check the freshness of biko latik or ube biko before leaving.