Afani Restaurant offers a welcoming and cozy dining experience in Amman, featuring a menu filled with authentic Filipino home-style dishes. Known for its nostalgic decor and professional staff, this restaurant delights guests with flavorful options like crispy fried rice with shrimp, savory noodles, and perfectly cooked Milkfish. Guests appreciate the generous portions, reasonable prices, and the warm ambiance that makes Afani truly feel like a home away from home.
Visited September-October 2024: Shame on me for taking so long to finally write this review for such an amazing Filipino restaurant βAfaniβ in Jabal Amman! I actually stumbled upon this gem π (Afani Reataurant) by accident while picking up food at a nearby Asian spot, Red Dragon. Lucky me! Shoutout to the wonderful ownersβMohammad (yay! half Arab, half Filipino), his awesome cousin Hatem, and Mohammadβs lovely Filipina mother (the secret behind that mouthwatering home cooking- Tita, I forgot your name po). When I first discovered them, they had only been open for about 4β5 months, so they didnβt pop up on my foodie radar right away. Since then, Iβve tried about 90% of the menu, and let me tell youβeverything is spot on. Honestly, for the last 5 visits we just kept ordering the same dishes because theyβve become my fiancΓ©βs absolute favorites in Jordan: Kare Kare, Bicol Express, Pancit Canton, Chicken Adobo, and Tortang Talong. The portions are just rightβnot skimpy, not overwhelmingβand the flavors are authentic, even though some dishes canβt use real pork here in the Middle East. Still, they nailed the taste so well you wonβt even notice. Condiments are available on request, Filipino desserts hit the sweet spot, and the overall vibe instantly reminded me of home: warm service, cleanliness, professionalism, and that cozy βauntieβs kitchenβ atmosphere. Bonus points: -Karaoke for anyone who wants to unwind π€ anytime -Strong WiFi -Straightforward serviceβthey get that youβre here for the food! -Friendly recommendations for non-Filipino guests who donβt know what to order -A cute stamp card systemβyou can actually earn a free meal (even the 80% of Philippines doesnβt do this!). They even host a Christmas party and gift exchange, which makes it feel like a slice of the Philippines right here in Jordan. Honestly, coming here feels like stopping by your auntieβs house to check whatβs cookingβitβs a Filipino thing, and Afani nails it. See ya guys in a few
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Afani Restaurant is a hidden gem for Filipino food lovers in Amman. Tucked above a supermarket on Zaβedah Street, it greets you with a warm and a cozy atmosphere filled with nostalgic Filipino decor and music. The menu is full of authentic, home-style dishesβcrispy fried rice with shrimp, savory noodles with chicken, flavorful spring rolls, curry, and perfectly cooked Milkfish (Bangus). Portions are generous, prices are very reasonable, and the flavors taste just like home.
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