Imagine yourself back in the Philippines enjoying the flavors of Filipino comfort food that you know and love. Come in and eat at “Little Manila Restaurant” or take out to share family style with your loved ones.

Little Manila is a themed restaurant, which features top Filipino fast food brands under one roof. Formally open on September 14, 2015, at K6 Building on Al Muraqqabat Street, Deira, Dubai, Little Manila will offer an array of food choices from multiple Filipino brands such as Binalot, Jay-J’s, Fruitas Group, Mochi Crème, Zagu, Fiftea along with its in-house brands Kwekie Bites and Breadshop.

Binalot has been the ultimate Filipino food experience, merging traditional and modern culinary delights and recipes for almost two decades now. Coined from the Filipino word ‘wrapped’, Binalot is classic Filipino fare wrapped in banana leaves and served in traditional local fashion.

Jay-J’s Inasal is known not only for its grilled food, but also for its wide variety of Filipino home-style dishes, from seafood, to poultry and even meat. Its pioneering dish, Chicken Inasal (roast chicken with a unique, local marinade) has been popular in the western central region of the Philippines and has eventually helped the restaurant receive recognitions and awards.

Zagu was born out of the idea to create a brand that serves the best pearl shakes in the Philippines. The brand, which started its first authorized franchise 16 years ago, now has over 500 outlets in its portfolio.

Fruitas Group features an authentic, all-fresh-fruit-based F&B concept that came into inception in 2002 and now boasts more than 700 stores across the Philippines.

Mochi Crème introduced the popular Japanese mochi ice cream delicacy to the Philippines in 2011. The dessert, ‘mochi’, is asweet finger food delight made of sticky Japanese rice cake confection with a soft, donut-like shell and ice cream filling.

Fiftea brought its signature Taiwanese milk tea refreshments to the Philippines in 2013. The ingredients are their pride and every Fiftea milk tea served maintains the high quality and consistency trademark of the brand.

All these brands under Little Manila’s roof bring OFWs closer to home, and those who eat out frequently will surely welcome the food choices that are not only affordable but also satisfy their longing for that distinct Pinoy taste plus the in-house brands Bread Shop and Kwekie Bites.

If you're new to the Filipino cuisine, we welcome you to come in and excite your taste buds by experiencing the blend of Chinese and Spanish influences that create a unique, yet familiar taste.

Below are some photos from the opening ceremony attended by VIPs from Al Ahli Group of Companies, Philippine Embassy, Philippine Consulate General, Philippine Business Council, Leaders from Filipino Community Organizations, Media and "Myself" :)

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