Here’s one for all the food lovers who like their meals with a side of flair. This summer, Louvre Abu Dhabi is turning up their flavour profile with a Filipino pop-up that’s bursting with creativity, colour, and seriously delicious food! If your mouth is already watering, then you have to keep reading because I have even more insane details where that came from!
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Say Hello To Kooya Filipino Eatery
On Friday, June 27 and Saturday, June 28, Kooya Filipino Eatery is taking over the Museum Café, and trust me, you don’t want to miss this one. This special summer collab brings Filipino soul food straight to Saadiyat Island, giving Abu Dhabi a taste of heritage dishes with a modern edge. Leading this flavour-packed pop-up is none other than Chef JP Anglo. He’s the talent behind Kooya and Sarsa in the Philippines, and he’s all about reworking Filipino classics into dishes that are both nostalgic and exciting. With him in charge, you can expect a menu that’ll surprise you in the best way possible.
What’s On The Menu
Let’s talk food. You know, the serious business. Your feast will be fresh from start to finish, kicking things off with with bulalo empanadas, crispy okoy fritters, and crunchy lumpia Shanghai. Then come the mains—think adobo fried chicken, rich beef belly caldereta, creamy kare kare peanut stew, and a coconutty veggie dish called gising gising. And for the ultimate adventurous foodies, the squid-ink palabok is here to shake things up.
Drinks That Bring The Vibes
Of course, you’ll need something to sip between all those delicious bites. Luckily, the drinks menu has you covered with fresh, Filipino-inspired mocktails. Imagine sipping on teas with pomelo and lemongrass, coolers with basil and kaffir lime, and plenty of other refreshing flavours that’ll keep you cool from these humid Dubai nights.
Dessert Goals
I hope you’ve saved space, because the desserts here are on another level. The halo halo is a Filipino dessert superstar, packed with layers of shaved ice, ube, creamy ice cream, and a massive 16 toppings. I’m basically talking about dessert heaven. And just when you think it can’t get better, Silvanas, the lightest buttery sandwich cookie comes in to steal the show!
Save The Date & Bring Your Appetite
Two nights, tons of flavour, and a museum visit you’ll actually want to visit when you’re hungry. Mark your calendar, grab your friends, and get ready to feast your way through this artsy Filipino takeover! Making your booking now at kooyafilipinoeatery.com and be sure to head down to Louvre Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Island from 6pm-11pm on riday, June 27 and Saturday, June 28.
