Filipino flavours
Customers describe the kare kare, afritadang manok and other dishes as traditional, home-style Filipino food.
Luneta Restaurant - Emarat Petrol Station Satwa
Al Satwa
Luneta Restaurant is a Filipino restaurant in Al Satwa, with dine-in and online delivery mentioned by customers. Reviews point to familiar dishes such as kare kare, litson manok and seafood bundles, plus karaoke for casual gatherings.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
271 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Litson manok
The litson manok is praised for being juicy, with a sauce described as ideal for dipping.
Affordable meals
Several reviews call the food cheap, affordable or friendly-budget, with one review specifically praising the value and portion size.
Karaoke
Free karaoke is mentioned as an extra for groups looking to hang out over a meal.
Open space
The open space and outside seating receive positive mentions, with one reviewer finding the outdoor ambience especially pleasant.
Generous portions
A customer described the portions as very good, while another said the meal portions left them satisfied.
What to Eat at Luneta Restaurant - Emarat Petrol Station 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 Luneta Restaurant - Emarat Petrol Station 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 Luneta Restaurant - Emarat Petrol Station Satwa got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Kare kare Net +2
“luneta restaurant is a famous filipino cuisine here in Dubai and we are from AlAin and first time to visit here and 100% cravings satisfied we order Kare Kare is the best along with pansit mix tinolang manok and halo halo and thank u to sir joel for good service luneta is highly recommendable”
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“luneta restaurant is a famous filipino cuisine here in Dubai and we are from AlAin and first time to visit here and 100% cravings satisfied we order Kare Kare is the best along with pansit mix tinolang manok and halo halo and thank u to sir joel for good service luneta is highly recommendable”April 2025
“Its our first time to have lunch here in Luneta near emerat gas station and i suggest this one of the best filipino restaurant here in Dubai very recommendable quality food we order karekare and afritadang manok and its very traditional taste and the excellent service from sir joel hes very attentive and give us total custumer satisfaction the ambiance was very nice thank you luneta for a wonderful experience”February 2025
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Litson manok Net +2
“Best to try when you come is the litson manok (grilled chicken) taste so good its juicy and sauce perfect to dip in . Highly recommended this place”
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“Best to try when you come is the litson manok (grilled chicken) taste so good its juicy and sauce perfect to dip in . Highly recommended this place”January 2024
“Luneta Restaurant, located in Al Satwa, Dubai, offers a variety of Filipino dishes and has garnered mixed reviews from its patrons. Many customers have praised the restaurant for its delicious and affordable food, as well as the friendly and approachable staff. For instance, one reviewer mentioned the "affordable and delicious Litson Manok" and appreciated the fast delivery that "truly satisfy my cravings and giving me a taste of my hometown in Philippines."”March 2025
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Afritadang manok Net +1
“Its our first time to have lunch here in Luneta near emerat gas station and i suggest this one of the best filipino restaurant here in Dubai very recommendable quality food we order karekare and afritadang manok and its very traditional taste and the excellent service from sir joel hes very attentive and give us total custumer satisfaction the ambiance was very nice thank you luneta for a wonderful experience”
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“Its our first time to have lunch here in Luneta near emerat gas station and i suggest this one of the best filipino restaurant here in Dubai very recommendable quality food we order karekare and afritadang manok and its very traditional taste and the excellent service from sir joel hes very attentive and give us total custumer satisfaction the ambiance was very nice thank you luneta for a wonderful experience”February 2025
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Seafood's buddle Net +1
“Seafood's buddle is fantastic.... Try nyo Di kayo lugi”
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“Seafood's buddle is fantastic.... Try nyo Di kayo lugi”March 2025
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Sinigang na salmon Net +1
“Good Filipino food and has many options. We ordered a meal package of different seafood with unlimited rice. Sinigang na salmon is very tasty.”
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“Good Filipino food and has many options. We ordered a meal package of different seafood with unlimited rice. Sinigang na salmon is very tasty.”October 2023
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Sisig Net +1
“i start to get a menu and ordered then the food comes sisig it's really smell good like WOW but again when the main menu that i ordered the rice of is like spoiled rice i try to eat it then still ok,what i really don't like is they serve the good food but you can't enjoying it because of annoying flies and the aircon like is not working,its hot.”
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“i start to get a menu and ordered then the food comes sisig it's really smell good like WOW but again when the main menu that i ordered the rice of is like spoiled rice i try to eat it then still ok,what i really don't like is they serve the good food but you can't enjoying it because of annoying flies and the aircon like is not working,its hot.”June 2026
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Sizzling beef Net +1
“We ordered sizzling beef and it's really good.”
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“We ordered sizzling beef and it's really good.”July 2024
What to Avoid (10)
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Adobo Net −1
“And today also i come there for breakfast and I order adobo I'm so disappointed when they serve the food, it's not worth it. I feel so bad because I am always coming there to eat. This is what happened”
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Critical review excerpts
“And today also i come there for breakfast and I order adobo I'm so disappointed when they serve the food, it's not worth it. I feel so bad because I am always coming there to eat. This is what happened”March 2024
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Chicken sisig Net −1
“We had sizzling beef bulalo and chicken sisig with garlic rice for dinner. Nothing about those meal looked fresh, everything was reheated and just warmed! Me, my husband and son vomited the following morning and I ended up being admitted for 3 days in the hospital due to vomiting and diarrhea.”
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“We had sizzling beef bulalo and chicken sisig with garlic rice for dinner. Nothing about those meal looked fresh, everything was reheated and just warmed! Me, my husband and son vomited the following morning and I ended up being admitted for 3 days in the hospital due to vomiting and diarrhea.”June 2026
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Clam Net −1
“We found a sand inside the clam. Service is bad. Order takes to long to serve. Soup was served at the end. The concerned was not handled seriously by the staff.”
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“We found a sand inside the clam. Service is bad. Order takes to long to serve. Soup was served at the end. The concerned was not handled seriously by the staff.”February 2025
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Daing bungus Net −1
“I came this branch around 6:20 pm and i order the kare kare and daing bungus when i reach my home and open may order isaw the bangus it's burn so next time make nicely your job for all your customers”
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“I came this branch around 6:20 pm and i order the kare kare and daing bungus when i reach my home and open may order isaw the bangus it's burn so next time make nicely your job for all your customers”May 2026
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Nilagang bulalo Net −1
“Disappointed. I ordered nilagang bulalo and broth was extremely bland and tastes like water 😭”
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“Disappointed. I ordered nilagang bulalo and broth was extremely bland and tastes like water 😭”February 2026
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Noodles with shrimps and chicken Net −1
“We asked for the fried noodles with beef. They said that they don't have beef noodles, but they have noodles with shrimps and chicken. When they brought it wasn't fried, it was boiled just noodles with vegetables and eggs in the top. No promised shrimps, no chicken... Terrible.”
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“We asked for the fried noodles with beef. They said that they don't have beef noodles, but they have noodles with shrimps and chicken. When they brought it wasn't fried, it was boiled just noodles with vegetables and eggs in the top. No promised shrimps, no chicken... Terrible.”June 2023
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Noodles with vegetables and eggs Net −1
“When they brought it wasn't fried, it was boiled just noodles with vegetables and eggs in the top. No promised shrimps, no chicken... Terrible.”
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“When they brought it wasn't fried, it was boiled just noodles with vegetables and eggs in the top. No promised shrimps, no chicken... Terrible.”June 2023
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Sizzling beef bulalo Net −1
“We had sizzling beef bulalo and chicken sisig with garlic rice for dinner. Nothing about those meal looked fresh, everything was reheated and just warmed! Me, my husband and son vomited the following morning and I ended up being admitted for 3 days in the hospital due to vomiting and diarrhea.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We had sizzling beef bulalo and chicken sisig with garlic rice for dinner. Nothing about those meal looked fresh, everything was reheated and just warmed! Me, my husband and son vomited the following morning and I ended up being admitted for 3 days in the hospital due to vomiting and diarrhea.”June 2026
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Chicken inasal Net −2
“The chicken inasal tastes like the normal grilled chicken in most UAE cafeteria. It's only 15 dhs, that's the reason.”
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“The chicken inasal tastes like the normal grilled chicken in most UAE cafeteria. It's only 15 dhs, that's the reason.”August 2024
“Costumer service not visible Not hygienic they served the chicken inasal with rain drops they just wipe it with tissue without using GLOVES..”March 2026
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Mango juice Net −1
“Actually FIRSTIME AND LAST ! .. the rice they serve its cold like ice , we order mango juice the cup was not clean and we saw some cockroach inside .. the waitress was not Good not approachable if you call them they gived u a wacky face Was not Good at all .. we are not enjoying our Food ..”
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“Actually FIRSTIME AND LAST ! .. the rice they serve its cold like ice , we order mango juice the cup was not clean and we saw some cockroach inside .. the waitress was not Good not approachable if you call them they gived u a wacky face Was not Good at all .. we are not enjoying our Food ..”February 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Visit off-peak. Try quieter hours if possible: one review says peak periods require patience because waiting times increase.
Check your order. Confirm the dish and ingredients when ordering; one customer received boiled noodles without the promised shrimp or chicken.
Follow up. Ask staff to bring all dishes and rice together, as one diner said staggered serving left food cold.
Check the bill. Review the bill before paying because a customer reported being charged for food they had not ordered or eaten.
Verify delivery. If ordering online in the morning, confirm the delivery time first; one review mentioned a scheduled 10:30 am delivery.
Plan the visit
Practical details
24a St - near Emarat Petrol Station
Al Satwa, Dubai
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Hygiene concerns
Multiple reviews raise hygiene concerns, including unclean crockery, missing gloves, insects and a cockroach reportedly seen inside a cup.
Food consistency
Reviews report changing flavours, cold rice, bland broth, burnt bangus and dishes that appeared reheated or were not served as ordered.
Slow service
Service complaints include long waits, forgotten orders and more than 30 minutes waiting for the bill in one account.
Hot dining area
Some diners found the restaurant hot, especially in the afternoon, and one recent review said the air-conditioning seemed not to be working.
Order errors
Customers have reported missing ingredients, incorrect dishes and food arriving at different times, leaving some items cold.
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The Bottom Line
Luneta Restaurant is a Filipino dining spot in Al Satwa where customers come for familiar dishes and a taste of home. The review highlights include kare kare, afritadang manok, litson manok, seafood bundles and sinigang na salmon. Free karaoke and an open outdoor area add a casual, social angle for groups.
Value is a recurring positive. Customers describe the food as affordable, portions as generous and the flavours as traditional; one review specifically praises juicy litson manok with dipping sauce, while another calls the seafood bundle fantastic. Delivery is also available online, although the timing may need checking.
The experience is not consistent. Some diners report warm service, a peaceful ambience and excellent meals, but others describe forgotten orders, slow bills and staff who were not approachable. Food complaints include cold rice, bland nilaga broth, burnt bangus and an order arriving without its promised ingredients.
Hygiene is the most important caution: reviews mention unclean cups, flies, a reported cockroach and staff handling food without gloves. The dining area can also become hot, and peak-hour waits may be long. Check your order and bill before settling in, particularly on a first visit.