Kare-kare
The kare-kare uses oxtail and oxtripe with fresh vegetables that reviewers say elevate the dish.
Kusina Natin To - Satwa
Bur Dubai
Kusina Natin To is a Filipino restaurant in Bur Dubai serving familiar Pinoy dishes in a relaxed, home-style setting. Reviewers particularly return for the kare-kare and bulalo, while generous portions and accommodating service make it practical for family meals and group dining.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
842 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Group Portions
Generous servings and group dishes such as Mix Bilao make the restaurant suitable for sharing.
Homey Setting
Wall art, calm music and Filipino-themed decor give the dining room a distinctly home-like feel.
Good Value
Several diners describe the food as affordable or worth the money, including portions described as good for two.
Fast Service
One reviewer found the food served quickly, while others noted attentive service during family celebrations.
Broad Menu
The menu has enough variety for different groups, including silog breakfasts, seafood and Filipino classics.
What to Eat at Kusina Natin To - 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 Kusina Natin To - 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 Kusina Natin To - Satwa got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Balbacua Net +1
“I absolutely loved the Balbacua - it's so tender and rich in collagen, a true delight!”
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“I absolutely loved the Balbacua - it's so tender and rich in collagen, a true delight!”June 2024
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Bangsilog Net +1
“***** Bangsilog is a worth! Double chunk Fish 😍”
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“***** Bangsilog is a worth! Double chunk Fish 😍”March 2024
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Barbecue ribs Net +1
“I must say, Barbecue Ribs is one to must order on the menu. Good taste and savory. Thanks for the great service Kevin and Ricardo!”
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“I must say, Barbecue Ribs is one to must order on the menu. Good taste and savory. Thanks for the great service Kevin and Ricardo!”April 2025
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Bone marrow Net +1
“The best bone marrow in town!😍 If you are looking for authentic pinoy foods, eto na to, Kusina Natin To! shout-out to Ms. Arabella for catering our needs during this lovely dinner, sa susunod ulet!!!”
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“The best bone marrow in town!😍 If you are looking for authentic pinoy foods, eto na to, Kusina Natin To! shout-out to Ms. Arabella for catering our needs during this lovely dinner, sa susunod ulet!!!”April 2024
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Chicken insala Net +1
“***** Chicken Insala is a must try, superb chicken flavor savors it all.. (atchara on the side)”
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“***** Chicken Insala is a must try, superb chicken flavor savors it all.. (atchara on the side)”March 2024
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Chicken lumpia Net +1
“My asawa was very happy! The Bulalo reminded me of Tagatay. The chicken Lumpia were yummy, and the Halo Halo hit the spot!”
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“My asawa was very happy! The Bulalo reminded me of Tagatay. The chicken Lumpia were yummy, and the Halo Halo hit the spot!”November 2023
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Chicken skin Net +1
“***** all time fave Chicken Skin”
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“***** all time fave Chicken Skin”March 2024
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Kare-kare Net +1
“Their Kare-kare is a standout, made with oxtail and oxtripe, and the fresh quality veggies really elevate the dish.”
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“Their Kare-kare is a standout, made with oxtail and oxtripe, and the fresh quality veggies really elevate the dish.”June 2024
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Mix bilao Net +1
“The Mix Bilao is a must-order for groups, offering a delicious variety that's sure to please everyone.”
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“The Mix Bilao is a must-order for groups, offering a delicious variety that's sure to please everyone.”June 2024
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Mix kusina bilao Net +1
“We ordered the Mix Kusina Bilao, and truly, we did not regret it because the food is delicious and tastes like home.”
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“We ordered the Mix Kusina Bilao, and truly, we did not regret it because the food is delicious and tastes like home.”June 2023
Honorable mentions (8)
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Pad thai Net +1
“Pad Thai was awesome and tasty. Freshly cooked.”
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“Pad Thai was awesome and tasty. Freshly cooked.”August 2024
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Pansit mix Net +1
“The pansit mix is also delish same through with the pinakbet.”
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“The pansit mix is also delish same through with the pinakbet.”March 2024
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Prito bilao Net +1
“One of my favorite dishes is Prito Bilao. I can’t get over the taste; I love it so much!”
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“One of my favorite dishes is Prito Bilao. I can’t get over the taste; I love it so much!”February 2024
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Seafood boodle fight Net +1
“We ordered Seafood Boodle Fight and the taste was really good, especially the sauce.”
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“We ordered Seafood Boodle Fight and the taste was really good, especially the sauce.”April 2024
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Sizzling bopis Net +1
“Ordered their sizzling bopis and sizzling bulalo which didn’t disappoint.”
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“Ordered their sizzling bopis and sizzling bulalo which didn’t disappoint.”March 2024
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Sizzling bulalo Net +1
“Ordered their sizzling bopis and sizzling bulalo which didn’t disappoint.”
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“Ordered their sizzling bopis and sizzling bulalo which didn’t disappoint.”March 2024
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Squash fritter Net +1
“They have also served squash fritter, which we enjoyed alot as the fusion of the sweet squash and the umami taste of the batter compliments together.”
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“They have also served squash fritter, which we enjoyed alot as the fusion of the sweet squash and the umami taste of the batter compliments together.”June 2023
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Sweet and sour fish fillet Net +1
“the bulalo that we order is very nice and the sweet and sour fish fillet 🫶🥰 i ate a lot 😂”
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“the bulalo that we order is very nice and the sweet and sour fish fillet 🫶🥰 i ate a lot 😂”March 2023
Drinks 1
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Lemonade Net +1
“Their lemonade was also good.”
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“Their lemonade was also good.”April 2024
What to Avoid (4)
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Pinakbet Net −1
“I ordered pinakbet online delivery through talabat and i am so disappointed it has too much of oils. Please improve the quality of it next time.”
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“I ordered pinakbet online delivery through talabat and i am so disappointed it has too much of oils. Please improve the quality of it next time.”October 2023
“Also I don’t know why Pinakbet has chicken on it rather have it all with shrimp.”July 2023
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Palabok Net −1
“Ordered Palabok. The sauce is rather lots of oil instead of gravy. Portion size is generous few shrimps topped with chicken chicharon.”
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“Ordered Palabok. The sauce is rather lots of oil instead of gravy. Portion size is generous few shrimps topped with chicken chicharon.”July 2023
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Sinigang shrimp Net −1
“Unfortunately, the sinigang shrimp I received today was very disappointing. The taste was really bad, the shrimp didn’t seem fresh, and there was already a smell. To be honest, there was even sand in the shrimp there, which made it hard to eat.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Unfortunately, the sinigang shrimp I received today was very disappointing. The taste was really bad, the shrimp didn’t seem fresh, and there was already a smell. To be honest, there was even sand in the shrimp there, which made it hard to eat.”June 2025
Drinks 1
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Blueberry milk tea Net −1
“The blueberry milk tea was ok, pearl is a little bit on the mushy side.”
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“The blueberry milk tea was ok, pearl is a little bit on the mushy side.”April 2022
Tips for a Better Visit
Share Bilao. For a group, consider the Mix Bilao: one reviewer specifically calls it a must-order for sharing.
Add Buro. If ordering the grilled bilao, ask for the buro as a pairing; a reviewer says not to miss it.
Check Lunch Deals. Confirm the timing of combo budget meals before visiting, since one review says they are lunch-only.
Upgrade Rice. Ask whether you can switch to garlic rice; one diner found it complemented the main dishes.
Inspect Delivery. For delivery seafood, check freshness on arrival, since a reviewer reported smell and sand in shrimp.
Expect Noise. Choose a quieter time if conversation matters, as gatherings can make the restaurant noisy.
Plan the visit
Practical details
9 Al Hudaiba Rd
Al Bada', Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Delivery Quality
A delivery of sinigang shrimp was reported to smell off, taste poor and contain sand.
Heavy Oil
Reviews specifically flag excessive oil in palabok, pinakbet and one serving of bulalo.
Crab Freshness
One diner found the crab meat black and appearing old.
Uncomfortable Chairs
One otherwise positive visit marked the chairs down as an atmosphere drawback.
Busy Noise
The restaurant can become quite noisy when groups gather.
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The Bottom Line
Kusina Natin To is a Filipino restaurant in Bur Dubai with a broad Pinoy menu and a relaxed, home-like dining room. It suits diners craving familiar flavours, family meals or a sharing spread rather than a quick, narrowly focused menu. Reviewers repeatedly describe the portions as generous and the food as good value.
Several dishes stand out in the feedback. The kare-kare comes with oxtail and oxtripe alongside fresh vegetables, while the Mix Bilao is singled out as a group order. Balbacua is praised for its tender, collagen-rich meat, and the bone marrow is another popular pick.
Bulalo, palabok, silog breakfasts and seafood give first-timers plenty to explore. The atmosphere gets credit for Filipino wall art, calm music and a feeling of eating at home. Service is often described as attentive and fast, including during family celebrations.
The menu can be large, so sharing helps make sense of the choice. There are a few cautions. Multiple reviews complain that some dishes, including palabok, pinakbet and bulalo, were overly oily.
A delivery of sinigang shrimp reportedly smelled off and contained sand, so seafood delivery deserves a careful check. The room can also become noisy during group gatherings, and one diner found the chairs uncomfortable.