Home-style cooking
Reviewers describe the Filipino food as authentic, fresh and comforting, with a genuine home-style character.
International City
Pinoy Hotpot Lutong Bahay is a Filipino restaurant in International City serving home-style dishes for dine-in and delivery. Reviewers return for favourites such as nilagang bulalo and sinigang na bangus, with friendly service adding to the welcoming feel.
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Reviewers describe the Filipino food as authentic, fresh and comforting, with a genuine home-style character.
Nilagang bulalo and beef bulalo are repeatedly praised, making them strong choices for a hearty Filipino meal.
Sinigang na bangus and sinigang hipon stand out among the soups mentioned by regular customers.
Multiple reviews mention welcoming, accommodating staff and an owner who makes diners feel at home.
Several customers report fast delivery, responsive WhatsApp ordering and delivery coverage across Dubai.
There is an outside dining area, giving diners an alternative to the small indoor space.
Reviewers describe the portions and meals as reasonably priced or budget-friendly.
These items at Pinoy Hotpot Lutong Bahay got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
“They offer filipino foods in their menu, foods is nice, isaw is my favorite and the halo-halo! They have small space but. The food and kabayan staff are all great!!! A must try for every kabayan craving for filipino food 😊”
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“They offer filipino foods in their menu, foods is nice, isaw is my favorite and the halo-halo! They have small space but. The food and kabayan staff are all great!!! A must try for every kabayan craving for filipino food 😊”August 2023
“I really love thier beef sisig and halo halo.”January 2026
“I love their inasal and fried rice. I highly recommend this restaurant the food is really taste good.”
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“I love their inasal and fried rice. I highly recommend this restaurant the food is really taste good.”February 2026
“We tried the Fish Ball and Isaw for starter , Adobong Pusit, Bistek Tagalog , Bulalo and Inasal for Main Course, And the famous Halo- Halo for desert. Food are all amazing! Highly recommend, we will definitely visit this place again. 🙂”November 2022
“I really love their pansit mix. It's the best. I highly recommend this restaurant.”
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“I really love their pansit mix. It's the best. I highly recommend this restaurant.”February 2026
“I love thier goto, pansit mix and isaw. Must visit the place for your cravings with your friends.”January 2026
“We tried the Fish Ball and Isaw for starter , Adobong Pusit, Bistek Tagalog , Bulalo and Inasal for Main Course, And the famous Halo- Halo for desert. Food are all amazing! Highly recommend, we will definitely visit this place again. 🙂”
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“We tried the Fish Ball and Isaw for starter , Adobong Pusit, Bistek Tagalog , Bulalo and Inasal for Main Course, And the famous Halo- Halo for desert. Food are all amazing! Highly recommend, we will definitely visit this place again. 🙂”November 2022
“I have also tried their party package before: bami and barbecue. My friends could attest how pleased they were. From the ordering,and the food quality,and down to delivery, they are consistently good.”
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“I have also tried their party package before: bami and barbecue. My friends could attest how pleased they were. From the ordering,and the food quality,and down to delivery, they are consistently good.”January 2026
“Food is very tasty my favorite is beef bulalu and service is very good and I also have good experience for fast delivery”
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“Food is very tasty my favorite is beef bulalu and service is very good and I also have good experience for fast delivery”January 2026
“The food tasted good especially the beef sinigang and chicken sisig”
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“The food tasted good especially the beef sinigang and chicken sisig”January 2026
“I really love thier beef sisig and halo halo.”
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“I really love thier beef sisig and halo halo.”January 2026
“We tried the Fish Ball and Isaw for starter , Adobong Pusit, Bistek Tagalog , Bulalo and Inasal for Main Course, And the famous Halo- Halo for desert. Food are all amazing! Highly recommend, we will definitely visit this place again. 🙂”
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“We tried the Fish Ball and Isaw for starter , Adobong Pusit, Bistek Tagalog , Bulalo and Inasal for Main Course, And the famous Halo- Halo for desert. Food are all amazing! Highly recommend, we will definitely visit this place again. 🙂”November 2022
“I love the food. specially bulelo staff are so nice and friendly and very attentive. my kind of addiction every hotpot... special thanks to the Chef.”
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“I love the food. specially bulelo staff are so nice and friendly and very attentive. my kind of addiction every hotpot... special thanks to the Chef.”January 2026
“The food was great especially thier canton noodles. I'm here because my friend Thier regular costumer introduce Thier food to me and i can say it was great.”
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“The food was great especially thier canton noodles. I'm here because my friend Thier regular costumer introduce Thier food to me and i can say it was great.”February 2026
“The taste of Filipino food in this Restaurant is really delicious and the street food (chicken isaw with vinegar). I love it..”
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“The taste of Filipino food in this Restaurant is really delicious and the street food (chicken isaw with vinegar). I love it..”March 2021
“The food tasted good especially the beef sinigang and chicken sisig”
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“The food tasted good especially the beef sinigang and chicken sisig”January 2026
“Love their DaingSilog and Tofu Sisig. Not salty, just right.”
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“Love their DaingSilog and Tofu Sisig. Not salty, just right.”May 2026
“We tried the Fish Ball and Isaw for starter , Adobong Pusit, Bistek Tagalog , Bulalo and Inasal for Main Course, And the famous Halo- Halo for desert. Food are all amazing! Highly recommend, we will definitely visit this place again. 🙂”
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“We tried the Fish Ball and Isaw for starter , Adobong Pusit, Bistek Tagalog , Bulalo and Inasal for Main Course, And the famous Halo- Halo for desert. Food are all amazing! Highly recommend, we will definitely visit this place again. 🙂”November 2022
“I love their inasal and fried rice. I highly recommend this restaurant the food is really taste good.”
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“I love their inasal and fried rice. I highly recommend this restaurant the food is really taste good.”February 2026
“The ginataang gulay and tortang talong were absolutely delicious, cooked just right.”
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“The ginataang gulay and tortang talong were absolutely delicious, cooked just right.”June 2025
“I love thier goto, pansit mix and isaw. Must visit the place for your cravings with your friends.”
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“I love thier goto, pansit mix and isaw. Must visit the place for your cravings with your friends.”January 2026
“I love the food. specially kare kare.. staff are so nice and friendly and very attentive.”
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“I love the food. specially kare kare.. staff are so nice and friendly and very attentive.”April 2023
“I love thier sinigang hipon. The soup was great , Its Authentic Filipino foods that i really feel like home.”
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“I love thier sinigang hipon. The soup was great , Its Authentic Filipino foods that i really feel like home.”January 2026
“Having sizzling beef was so amazing feel like I forgot my name HAHA 🥰”
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“Having sizzling beef was so amazing feel like I forgot my name HAHA 🥰”February 2026
“Love their DaingSilog and Tofu Sisig. Not salty, just right.”
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“Love their DaingSilog and Tofu Sisig. Not salty, just right.”May 2026
“😋 I love their Tom Yum Seafood - tried it twice and it feels like I'm in Thailand and Singapore, really same taste! 💯 Will definitely come back here.”
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“😋 I love their Tom Yum Seafood - tried it twice and it feels like I'm in Thailand and Singapore, really same taste! 💯 Will definitely come back here.”January 2026
“The ginataang gulay and tortang talong were absolutely delicious, cooked just right.”
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“The ginataang gulay and tortang talong were absolutely delicious, cooked just right.”June 2025
“The fried beef was super fried that we couldn’t even chew it. We couldnt eat it so it was a waste of money!”
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“The fried beef was super fried that we couldn’t even chew it. We couldnt eat it so it was a waste of money!”August 2024
“The fried tilapia was super salty. Not worth the try 👎”
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“The fried tilapia was super salty. Not worth the try 👎”August 2024
Try bulalo. For a first order, consider nilagang bulalo; it is one of a regular customer's all-time favourites.
Check orders. If ordering delivery, confirm the fish portion and total before accepting it, as one customer received half instead of a paid whole fish.
Allow time. Build in extra time for delivery during busy periods; one order took nearly two hours and was cancelled.
Use WhatsApp. WhatsApp is a reported ordering channel, but repeat the order details clearly and check any extra charges for requests.
Consider seating. If the indoor area feels warm or cramped, ask about the outside dining area before settling in.
Plan parking. Drivers should allow extra time to find a space, as one diner described parking as difficult.
Plan the visit
| 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 |
Delivery orders have sometimes arrived incorrectly, including a customer charged for a whole fish but receiving half.
One delivery took nearly two hours and was cancelled, so timing may be inconsistent during busy periods.
A delivery customer reported finding an unidentified physical hazard in the food.
Some reviews report overcooked or overly salty dishes, including fried beef and fried tilapia.
A review reported that the dining area was as hot as outside because the air conditioning was not fully working.
The Bottom Line
Pinoy Hotpot Lutong Bahay is a home-style Filipino restaurant in International City, with dine-in, takeaway and delivery mentioned in the reviews. The clearest reason to consider it is the familiar cooking: regulars return for nilagang bulalo, sinigang na bangus, bami and pakbet, while first-timers also praise dishes such as canton noodles, inasal and tofu sisig. The menu has plenty of recognisable Filipino comfort food, with isaw and halo-halo mentioned as particularly enjoyable starters or treats.
One reviewer also liked the outside dining area, although another found the indoor dining room uncomfortably hot when the air conditioning was not working properly. The space itself is described as small and no-frills, but generally clean and welcoming. Staff and the owner are often described as warm, accommodating and quick, and several delivery customers report good packaging, responsive WhatsApp communication and fast service.
That said, delivery reliability is not consistent: reviews include a nearly two-hour wait, incorrect items and a whole-fish charge for a half fish. Check your order and any added charges when it arrives. Drivers should also be prepared for difficult parking.
Prices are generally described as reasonable, with one review citing 17 AED for half a fish and 23 AED for a whole fish.