Filipino Flavours
Reviews describe the street food as authentic, with flavours that remind diners of the Philippines and Indonesia.
New Jeepney at La Perla Restaurant
Bur Dubai
New Jeepney at La Perla Restaurant is a Filipino seafood spot in Bur Dubai, with street-food favourites alongside hearty dishes. Reviews point especially to the bulalo and halo-halo, while buttered shrimp and sizzling seafood make it a useful choice for a casual, budget-conscious meal.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
115 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Standout Dishes
The buttered shrimp was praised for being rich and perfectly cooked, while the bulalo had soft beef and a comforting broth.
Generous Portions
Several diners say the portions are large enough to share, particularly the sizzlers.
Good Value
Customers repeatedly describe the food as affordable, including seafood plates and sizzling dishes.
Attentive Service
Service reviews often mention approachable, attentive staff who help guests choose dishes and keep meals moving.
What to Eat at New Jeepney at La Perla 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 New Jeepney at La Perla 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 New Jeepney at La Perla Restaurant got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Bulalo Net +2
“The bulalo, the soup was very comforting, with a rich broth and very soft beef that melts in your mouth.”
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“The bulalo, the soup was very comforting, with a rich broth and very soft beef that melts in your mouth.”February 2026
“I like this restaurant so much. the staffs are very accommodating and very friendly aside from that i love their food the most Filipino food here are the best esp. the bulalo and their special halo halo. highly recommended, one of must try when you visit Satwa.”August 2025
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Bulalo steak Net +2
“their foods are very tasty and affordable and they have a lot of choices. i love their bulalo steak the most. now they have street foods "the original jeepney" which i really miss eating. i love their sauces also, so yummy! highly recommended ✨”
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“their foods are very tasty and affordable and they have a lot of choices. i love their bulalo steak the most. now they have street foods "the original jeepney" which i really miss eating. i love their sauces also, so yummy! highly recommended ✨”October 2024
“The place is quiet nice and cozy,the staff is so friendly and easy to approach,the foods are taste good especially my favorite one the bullalo steak♥️👍”June 2025
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Buttered shrimp Net +2
“The buttered shrimp was flavorful, rich, and perfectly cooked.”
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“The buttered shrimp was flavorful, rich, and perfectly cooked.”February 2026
“Sizzling Tilapia,butter shrimp , pusit and halo-halo are delicious.”February 2024
Honorable mentions (11)
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Butter shrimps sizzler Net +1
“Really worthy eats. I had butter shrimps sizzler. Good. I loved it.”
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“Really worthy eats. I had butter shrimps sizzler. Good. I loved it.”April 2024
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Halo halo Net +1
“Great experience. Love their food and halo halo. Staff are very accommodating and friendly”
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“Great experience. Love their food and halo halo. Staff are very accommodating and friendly”October 2023
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Mango mekus mekus Net +1
“Amazing food at affordable price!!!! My mango mekus mekus was amazing!!!! Staff is accomodating!!! Kudos to the chef inside as well”
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“Amazing food at affordable price!!!! My mango mekus mekus was amazing!!!! Staff is accomodating!!! Kudos to the chef inside as well”February 2024
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Pusit Net +1
“Sizzling Tilapia,butter shrimp , pusit and halo-halo are delicious.”
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“Sizzling Tilapia,butter shrimp , pusit and halo-halo are delicious.”February 2024
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Pusit (squid) Net +1
“The pusit (squid) was tender and well-seasoned, not chewy at all.”
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“The pusit (squid) was tender and well-seasoned, not chewy at all.”February 2026
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Sizzling bangus with rice Net +1
“Food deliciously affordable, we tried sizzling bangus with rice, sizzling half beef sisig with rice and also sizzling squid plate with rice. Budget friendly food and good quality.”
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“Food deliciously affordable, we tried sizzling bangus with rice, sizzling half beef sisig with rice and also sizzling squid plate with rice. Budget friendly food and good quality.”December 2023
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Sizzling half beef sisig with rice Net +1
“Food deliciously affordable, we tried sizzling bangus with rice, sizzling half beef sisig with rice and also sizzling squid plate with rice. Budget friendly food and good quality.”
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“Food deliciously affordable, we tried sizzling bangus with rice, sizzling half beef sisig with rice and also sizzling squid plate with rice. Budget friendly food and good quality.”December 2023
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Sizzling squid Net +1
“Sizzling Squid was tasty, juicy, and marinated accordingly.”
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“Sizzling Squid was tasty, juicy, and marinated accordingly.”April 2024
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Sizzling squid plate with rice Net +1
“Food deliciously affordable, we tried sizzling bangus with rice, sizzling half beef sisig with rice and also sizzling squid plate with rice. Budget friendly food and good quality.”
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“Food deliciously affordable, we tried sizzling bangus with rice, sizzling half beef sisig with rice and also sizzling squid plate with rice. Budget friendly food and good quality.”December 2023
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Sizzling tilapia Net +1
“Sizzling Tilapia,butter shrimp , pusit and halo-halo are delicious.”
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“Sizzling Tilapia,butter shrimp , pusit and halo-halo are delicious.”February 2024
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Special halo halo Net +1
“I like this restaurant so much. the staffs are very accommodating and very friendly aside from that i love their food the most Filipino food here are the best esp. the bulalo and their special halo halo. highly recommended, one of must try when you visit Satwa.”
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“I like this restaurant so much. the staffs are very accommodating and very friendly aside from that i love their food the most Filipino food here are the best esp. the bulalo and their special halo halo. highly recommended, one of must try when you visit Satwa.”August 2025
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Buko juice Net +1
“Great food in a very afdordable price, perfect this winter to eat outside. Fresh buko juice is a must try”
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“Great food in a very afdordable price, perfect this winter to eat outside. Fresh buko juice is a must try”November 2023
What to Avoid (3)
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Arrozcaldo Net −1
“I ordered arrozcaldo and unfortunately the quality was below expectation. The dish had oil floating on top and lacked taste.”
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“I ordered arrozcaldo and unfortunately the quality was below expectation. The dish had oil floating on top and lacked taste.”January 2026
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Sizzling pusit Net −1
“We buy a sizzling pusit for take away when we got home and check,it was only a sautéed squid and the smell is like already stale o panis. Nakakadisappoint.”
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“We buy a sizzling pusit for take away when we got home and check,it was only a sautéed squid and the smell is like already stale o panis. Nakakadisappoint.”February 2024
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Sizzling tilapia with curry sauce Net −1
“The sizzling tilapia with curry sauce was a bit bland, I think if it's more creamy coconut and curry taste it might be blockbuster.”
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“The sizzling tilapia with curry sauce was a bit bland, I think if it's more creamy coconut and curry taste it might be blockbuster.”April 2024
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Deliveries. For delivery, verify the main dish and side dishes before accepting the order.
Call Ahead. If ordering remotely, allow for contact problems: one customer received no answer by phone or WhatsApp.
Choose Weather. Outdoor dining may be uncomfortable in summer, so cooler weather is the safer choice if indoor seating is unavailable.
Share Sizzlers. Consider sharing a sizzler: a review specifically found them inexpensive and suitable for sharing.
Try Buko Juice. Fresh buko juice is a specific drink recommendation from returning diners.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Bada 1 Bldg Shop 10
Al Bada', 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
Delivery Checks
A delivery arrived with a missing side dish, so orders may need checking before they leave.
Arrozcaldo Quality
One diner found the arrozcaldo oily and bland, and the AED 8.50 serving came with a dry lemon packet.
Cleaning Timing
Pressure-washer cleaning during a meal sent water mist into the customer area and disrupted the dine-in experience.
Summer Heat
Outdoor seating was described as too hot in summer, with no indoor tables available in one visit.
Takeaway Error
A takeaway sold as sizzling pusit was reported to be sautéed squid with a stale smell when opened at home.
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The Bottom Line
New Jeepney at La Perla Restaurant is a Filipino seafood restaurant in Bur Dubai with a menu that reaches beyond seafood. You can come for Filipino street food, then choose dishes such as buttered shrimp, pusit, or bulalo; halo-halo is a recurring favourite for dessert. The reviews make it sound especially useful for a filling, casual meal rather than a formal night out.
Value is a clear part of the appeal. Diners describe the portions as generous, with sizzlers cheap enough to share, and repeatedly call the food affordable. The service also gets consistent praise for being friendly, approachable and attentive, while one review mentions a very large fan that made dining more comfortable.
There are a few practical cautions. Summer outdoor seating can be uncomfortably hot, and one customer found no indoor tables available. Delivery deserves a quick check before accepting it: a side dish was missing in one order, while another reviewer reported a takeaway sizzling pusit arriving as sautéed squid with a stale smell.
50 price. For the smoothest visit, consider eating in cooler weather, sharing a sizzler and checking takeaway or delivery items before leaving.