Filipino Flavours
Chicken adobo with white rice was described as rich, comforting and satisfying.
Grill Corner - Satwa
Bur Dubai
Grill Corner - Satwa is a Filipino restaurant in Bur Dubai serving familiar comfort food, from chicken adobo with rice to halo-halo. Reviews also point to generous portions, affordable meals and a menu that works for both dine-in visits and delivery.
Reputation Score
3.9
★★★★☆
121 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Large Portions
Several meals are reported to be large enough for two people, making the restaurant good value when sharing.
Sealed Delivery
Delivery orders were praised for arriving well sealed, which is useful for takeaway meals.
Affordable Meals
Customers have repeatedly described the food as affordable, including one review calling it a budget-friendly Filipino option.
Friendly Service
Multiple diners mention friendly staff, with one reviewer saying the team made the restaurant feel like home.
Halo-Halo
Halo-halo received a particularly strong mention from a diner who found the dessert amazing.
What to Eat at Grill Corner - 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 Grill Corner - 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 Grill Corner - Satwa got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 10
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Bangus Net +1
“Food average, Bangus is surprisingly great👍”
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“Food average, Bangus is surprisingly great👍”June 2022
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Breakfast combo Net +1
“I returned a few days later for a breakfast combo (beef tapa, chicken tocino, garlic rice, fried eggs and iced tea). The beef was a little cold but the restaurant quickly threw a new portion together for me. We also had hakka noodles and mixed seafood fried rice. We all thought the food was fantastic (even the picky eaters!).”
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“I returned a few days later for a breakfast combo (beef tapa, chicken tocino, garlic rice, fried eggs and iced tea). The beef was a little cold but the restaurant quickly threw a new portion together for me. We also had hakka noodles and mixed seafood fried rice. We all thought the food was fantastic (even the picky eaters!).”December 2023
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Chicken adobo Net +1
“I had the chicken adobo with white rice—the flavors were rich and comforting. The rice was a bit sticky, but overall the meal was satisfying.”
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“I had the chicken adobo with white rice—the flavors were rich and comforting. The rice was a bit sticky, but overall the meal was satisfying.”April 2025
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Chilli chicken Net +1
“A must try place for Nasi goreng and chilli chicken.”
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“A must try place for Nasi goreng and chilli chicken.”July 2023
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Hakka noodles Net +1
“I returned a few days later for a breakfast combo (beef tapa, chicken tocino, garlic rice, fried eggs and iced tea). The beef was a little cold but the restaurant quickly threw a new portion together for me. We also had hakka noodles and mixed seafood fried rice. We all thought the food was fantastic (even the picky eaters!).”
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“I returned a few days later for a breakfast combo (beef tapa, chicken tocino, garlic rice, fried eggs and iced tea). The beef was a little cold but the restaurant quickly threw a new portion together for me. We also had hakka noodles and mixed seafood fried rice. We all thought the food was fantastic (even the picky eaters!).”December 2023
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Halo halo Net +1
“The halo halo was amazing.”
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“The halo halo was amazing.”September 2022
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Isaw Net +1
“Best isaw in town (malasa at malinis walang pait).”
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“Best isaw in town (malasa at malinis walang pait).”April 2023
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Mixed seafood fried rice Net +1
“I returned a few days later for a breakfast combo (beef tapa, chicken tocino, garlic rice, fried eggs and iced tea). The beef was a little cold but the restaurant quickly threw a new portion together for me. We also had hakka noodles and mixed seafood fried rice. We all thought the food was fantastic (even the picky eaters!).”
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Review excerpts
“I returned a few days later for a breakfast combo (beef tapa, chicken tocino, garlic rice, fried eggs and iced tea). The beef was a little cold but the restaurant quickly threw a new portion together for me. We also had hakka noodles and mixed seafood fried rice. We all thought the food was fantastic (even the picky eaters!).”December 2023
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Mixed, cajun seafood platter Net +1
“However, I saw the poster for a mixed, cajun seafood platter for an absurdly low price! After initial concerns of how good such a cheap seafood platter could be, I decided to give it a go. The seafood was all fresh, with crab, king prawns, calamari, mussels and potato all playing a part. The sauce too was incredible.”
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Review excerpts
“However, I saw the poster for a mixed, cajun seafood platter for an absurdly low price! After initial concerns of how good such a cheap seafood platter could be, I decided to give it a go. The seafood was all fresh, with crab, king prawns, calamari, mussels and potato all playing a part. The sauce too was incredible.”December 2023
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Mystery chicken Net +1
“Habt kein angst - mystery chicken will save you. best dish they have.”
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“Habt kein angst - mystery chicken will save you. best dish they have.”October 2025
Honorable mentions (1)
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Nasi goreng Net +1
“A must try place for Nasi goreng and chilli chicken.”
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“A must try place for Nasi goreng and chilli chicken.”July 2023
What to Avoid (6)
Food 6
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Bistek Net −1
“I ordered fresh lumpia and Bistek. the bistek arrived first. I didn't mind at first but halfway eating the dish, which btw is not good (thick sauce, poor beef quality that tasted processed), I noticed that the fresh lumpia still haven't been served.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered fresh lumpia and Bistek. the bistek arrived first. I didn't mind at first but halfway eating the dish, which btw is not good (thick sauce, poor beef quality that tasted processed), I noticed that the fresh lumpia still haven't been served.”June 2024
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Cajun seafood Net −1
“I ordered Cajun seafood, which not really taste of Cajun, it has ketchup sauce and food coloring….and oily… c’mon if not sure the recipe don’t sell and study what the components the recipe, this is waste of money and time and delivery take 1 hour . Which is i am satwa around.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered Cajun seafood, which not really taste of Cajun, it has ketchup sauce and food coloring….and oily… c’mon if not sure the recipe don’t sell and study what the components the recipe, this is waste of money and time and delivery take 1 hour . Which is i am satwa around.”August 2025
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Chopsuey Net −1
“0 star if possible!! Is this really chopsuey?? Please cook your food properly cause we are paying for it!”
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“0 star if possible!! Is this really chopsuey?? Please cook your food properly cause we are paying for it!”December 2023
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Fresh lumpia Net −1
“Fresh lumpia for AED 16 not reasonable price Its not look fresh at all.”
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“Fresh lumpia for AED 16 not reasonable price Its not look fresh at all.”March 2025
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Kare kare Net −1
“I was been dissapponted for few last days , i ordered food here satwa branch coz the fav dishes i purchased seem mostly kimchi sinigang and pochero more bones i got and the today i got a very sandy texture from kare kare😞”
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Critical review excerpts
“I was been dissapponted for few last days , i ordered food here satwa branch coz the fav dishes i purchased seem mostly kimchi sinigang and pochero more bones i got and the today i got a very sandy texture from kare kare😞”September 2025
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Pochero Net −1
“I was been dissapponted for few last days , i ordered food here satwa branch coz the fav dishes i purchased seem mostly kimchi sinigang and pochero more bones i got and the today i got a very sandy texture from kare kare😞”
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Critical review excerpts
“I was been dissapponted for few last days , i ordered food here satwa branch coz the fav dishes i purchased seem mostly kimchi sinigang and pochero more bones i got and the today i got a very sandy texture from kare kare😞”September 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Allow Time. For delivery, allow considerably longer than the quoted estimate; a July 2026 review reported 40 minutes instead of 10–15.
Check Delivery. If ordering Cajun seafood, check the expected delivery time first; one Satwa customer waited an hour and disliked the sauce.
Share Portions. Consider sharing larger meals: one April 2023 review said the serving was usually enough for two people.
Choose Carefully. If consistency matters, ask about current preparation before ordering; reviews specifically flag kare-kare texture and extra bones in some dishes.
Skip Work. Do not rely on the restaurant as a work spot, since multiple diners said Wi-Fi was not available to customers.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Mina St
Madinat Dubai Al Melaheyah - Al Mina, Dubai
| Mon | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Slow Delivery
Delivery timing is a recurring concern, with reports of waits reaching 40 minutes or even an hour.
Uneven Quality
Food quality is inconsistent across visits and branches; some customers found dishes merely so-so rather than as tasty as before.
Dish Problems
Reviews mention more bones in kimchi sinigang and pochero, plus a sandy texture in kare-kare.
No Wi-Fi
The restaurant would not share its Wi-Fi password, which disappointed diners hoping to eat and work there.
Order Errors
One diner said a fresh lumpia order was forgotten, while another dish arrived first and was already half eaten.
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The Bottom Line
Grill Corner - Satwa is a Filipino restaurant in Bur Dubai where you can eat in, order delivery or pick up familiar dishes such as chicken adobo, fresh lumpia, kare-kare and halo-halo. The strongest reviews describe rich, comforting adobo, generous portions and affordable pricing. One long-time customer says meals are often large enough for two people, while delivery orders were praised for being well sealed.
There are some appealing specific choices. Halo-halo was called amazing, bangus was described as surprisingly good, and one diner particularly enjoyed the spaghetti. Another review praised a mixed Cajun seafood platter with crab, king prawns, calamari, mussels and potato, although later feedback found the Cajun sauce oily and unlike the expected recipe.
The main caution is consistency. Customers report slow delivery, including waits of 40 minutes and one hour, as well as food arriving cold or tasting only average. Some reviews mention extra bones in kimchi sinigang and pochero, sandy kare-kare, and a forgotten fresh lumpia order.
Wi-Fi is not shared with customers, so it is not a dependable place to work. For a first order, allow extra time and consider sharing a portion.