Filipino comfort food in Dubai: Lola Lita brings grandma’s cooking to the city

Trying Lola Lita’s food for the first time felt like we were stepping right into our Lola’s kitchen—warm, comforting, and oh-so-generous! We ordered a late lunch recently, and it wasn’t just a meal; it was like receiving a tight hug from a lola. Each bite was filled with love, tradition, and authentic Filipino flavors that took us straight back home.

Our spread was nothing short of spectacular:

  • Daingsilog – AED25
  • Kare Kare Baka – AED35
  • Sinigang na Bangus – AED34
  • Tofu Sisig – AED28
  • Crispy Fried Prawns – AED23
  • Filipino-style Spaghetti – AED29
  • 2-Pieces Fried Chicken – AED74
  • Chicken Mami – AED25

But what truly left us in awe were the Kare Kare Baka—that thick, velvety peanut sauce paired with tender beef and shrimp paste was a revelation! The Crispy Fried Prawns were perfectly golden and paired with a duo of vinegar and sweet chili sauce that kept us going back for more. And, of course, the Filipino-style Spaghetti—sweet, cheesy, with slices of chicken hotdogs—had us reminiscing about childhood birthday parties. The Fried Chicken, served with gravy and banana ketchup, was just the kind of comfort you didn’t know you needed until you took that first crunchy bite.

Lola Lita didn’t just fill our bellies; it filled our hearts. And for AED335.24, this feast of nostalgia fed all 9 of us—a reminder that, in true lola style, there’s always enough to go around. If you’re in search of that warm, comforting taste of home, look no further than Lola Lita. It’s as close to an authentic Filipino experience as you’ll get here in Dubai.

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