Padayon Pan Asian

Padayon Pan Asian

Al Barsha

Restaurant Open now 0 504 301 356

Padayon Pan Asian is a cosy Al Barsha restaurant serving Filipino-led Pan-Asian dishes with creative twists. Reviews particularly point to the Pepper Beef Rice Sizzler and Sinigang Fried Rice, alongside generous portions, friendly hospitality and indoor or outdoor seating.

Reputation Score
4.9
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269 ratings
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The Good Stuff

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Creative dishes

Filipino favourites get distinctive updates, including sizzling kare-kare, bulalo ramen and Sinigang Fried Rice.

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Generous portions

Several reviews say servings are large enough to share, including the Taiwanese Large Fried Chicken for two.

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What to Eat at Padayon Pan Asian

These items at Padayon Pan Asian got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!

Food 4

  1. Salted egg tofu Net +5
    “Our favorites were the Salted Egg Tofu, Pepper Beef Rice Sizzler, Pad Thai, and the Sinigang Salmon Fried Rice (not pictured)—each dish was absolutely delicious and packed with flavor.”
  2. Cheesy halo-halo Net +3
    “And the cheesy halo-halo? A sweet surprise that somehow just works!”
  3. Crema de leche halo-halo Net +3
    “And the food? Oh, the food! We dove into their Pad Thai, the intriguing Dimsum Mentai (a new addition when we dined!), and for dessert, the delightful Crema de Leche Halo-Halo. The portions were generous (no skimping here!), beautifully presented, and packed with incredible flavor. You can truly taste the love and dedication poured into every single dish.”
  4. Fried sinigang Net +3
    “I had the Taiwanese Large Fried Chicken and my sister had Fried Sinigang. Food is amazing!”
Honorable mentions (23)
  1. Beef pepper sizzler Net +1
    “The food was absolutely delicious! We had the salted tofu, beef pepper sizzler, and the bulalo ramen — each dish was bursting with flavor, especially the ramen which was outstanding.”
  2. Beef pepper sizzlers Net +1
    “All their food creations are amazing! We ordered the salmon fried rice, beef pepper sizzlers, dim sum, and crema de leche halo-halo. We left satisfied and full!”
  3. Bibingka basque cheesecake Net +1
    “And the bibingka Basque cheesecake was the perfect sweet ending.”
  4. Cajun seafood Net +1
    “We were looking for a place to eat in Barsha and we discovered Padayon. As a Bisaya girlie, I really loved the name because it gives off positive vibes. We tried their Cajun seafood and enjoyed it. The servings were generous and flavorful For dessert, we had the Crema de Leche Halo-halo and Cheese Halo-halo and they truly suited our taste. Both are also great for sharing.”
  5. Chicken & mushroom clay pot rice Net +1
    “We ordered enoki mushrooms, salted egg tofu, laksa, and chicken & mushroom clay pot rice. Everything was delicious!”
  6. Chicken pepper sizzler Net +1
    “We orders the chicken pepper sizzler and mushroom tofu clay pot rice. Both the dishes were great!”
  7. Crispy kangkong Net +1
    “We ordered the beef pepper rice and the sinigang fried rice with salmon and crispy kangkong (everything was so good, but sinigang fried rice is my new fave 😋)”
  8. Dimsum mentai Net +1
    “And the food? Oh, the food! We dove into their Pad Thai, the intriguing Dimsum Mentai (a new addition when we dined!), and for dessert, the delightful Crema de Leche Halo-Halo. The portions were generous (no skimping here!), beautifully presented, and packed with incredible flavor. You can truly taste the love and dedication poured into every single dish.”
  9. Enoki mushrooms Net +1
    “We ordered enoki mushrooms, salted egg tofu, laksa, and chicken & mushroom clay pot rice. Everything was delicious!”
  10. Fried enoki Net +1
    “🍄 Fried Enoki – crispy perfection!”
  11. Halo-halo Net +1
    “They also have taho and halo-halo and both were delicious.”
  12. Mushroom tofu clay pot rice Net +1
    “We orders the chicken pepper sizzler and mushroom tofu clay pot rice. Both the dishes were great!”
  13. Pad thai with chicken and shrimp Net +1
    “We ordered some of their bestsellers: Pepper Beef, Pad Thai with Chicken and Shrimp, Salted Egg Tofu, and Lemon Calamansi Iced Tea. And honestly, everything was spot on 😌”
  14. Pepper beef Net +1
    “We ordered some of their bestsellers: Pepper Beef, Pad Thai with Chicken and Shrimp, Salted Egg Tofu, and Lemon Calamansi Iced Tea. And honestly, everything was spot on 😌”
  15. Pepper beef sizzler Net +1
    “The food was amazing! Definitely worth the visit. I would recommend the Taiwanese Large Fried Chicken. A single serving can cater upto 2 pax. The pepper beef sizzler hits close to home. Overall, 100/100 experience.”
  16. Pepper chicken rice sizxling Net +1
    “I had the Pepper Chicken Rice Sizxling. Very delicious.”
  17. Salmon fried rice Net +1
    “All their food creations are amazing! We ordered the salmon fried rice, beef pepper sizzlers, dim sum, and crema de leche halo-halo. We left satisfied and full!”
  18. Sisig bao Net +1
    “We had beef pepper rice and sisig bao which was the star from the menu.”
  19. Sizzling kare-kare Net +1
    “Elevated and delicious, they found a way to present Filipino (and other asian) food differently — Sizzling kare-kare, bulalo ramen, and sinigang fried rice, just to name a few.”
  20. Sizzling pepper beef Net +1
    “SARAAAAP DITO! The best! My favorite is their Sizzling Pepper Beef!!! SULIT! Generous servings, friendly staff, and everything we ordered was delicious. Definitely a place worth coming back to.”
  21. Sizzling pepper lunch Net +1
    “Not to mention their version of sizzling pepper lunch! 😍 A delicious co-creation worth raving about!”
  22. Taho Net +1
    “They also have taho and halo-halo and both were delicious.”
  23. Ube cheese cake Net +1
    “Was grateful as well that their chef gave us a complimentary dessert. An ube cheese cake that’s made to appreciate because of its decadence!”

Drinks 1

  1. Lemon calamansi iced tea Net +1
    “We ordered some of their bestsellers: Pepper Beef, Pad Thai with Chicken and Shrimp, Salted Egg Tofu, and Lemon Calamansi Iced Tea. And honestly, everything was spot on 😌”
What to Avoid (2)

Food 2

  1. Bulalo with noodles Net −1
    “The bulalo with noodles, however, could be improved, as the noodles had a strong flavor that overpowered the beef broth.”
  2. Tofu pad thai Net −1
    “Ate my food until it was almost gone (which was a Tofu Pad Thai), then I noticed something sharp poking my tongue which was weird since there shouldn't be any hard tofu chunks. I took it out and cleaned it with a tissue. Turns out it was a piece of triangular glass shard, which was approximately 1cm long.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Reserve ahead. The restaurant is very small, with one review estimating around 13 seats, so reserve if you are visiting at a busy time.

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Ask for mild. If you do not want heat, ask the team to make your dish non-spicy; a visitor specifically found this request accommodated.

Plan the visit

Practical details

Emirates Souq 4
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, Dubai
0 504 301 356
Mon11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Tue11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Wed11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Thu11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Fri11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sat11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Sun11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
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Common Concerns

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Safety concern

One diner reported finding an approximately 1cm triangular glass shard in a Tofu Pad Thai; this is a serious food-safety concern.

Limited variety

A reviewer found the Pan-Asian selection average and suggested expanding the menu.

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The Bottom Line

Padayon Pan Asian is a small, homey restaurant in Al Barsha focused on Filipino-led Pan-Asian food with modern twists. It is especially worth considering if you want familiar Filipino flavours presented differently: the Pepper Beef Rice Sizzler, Sinigang Fried Rice, laksa and Taiwanese Large Fried Chicken are among the dishes reviewers return to. Portions are often described as generous, with the fried chicken reportedly enough for two, so sharing can make sense.

Desserts get their own attention too, particularly the halo-halo variations and bibingka Basque cheesecake. The chef and owners are frequently praised for recommending dishes, explaining ingredients and accommodating requests, including a reported gluten-free and vegan meal. Expect a cosy, fairly small setting rather than a spacious dining room.

Indoor and outdoor seating are available, and one review mentions around 13 seats, so reservations are sensible during busy periods. RTA and private parking are also mentioned. If you prefer milder food, ask for dishes to be made non-spicy.

There are a few cautions: one diner reported finding a triangular glass shard in Tofu Pad Thai, while others felt the menu could be broader or that the bulalo noodles overpowered the broth. These are worth keeping in mind alongside the otherwise consistently warm feedback.

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