10 September 2026

Pares Serving Sizes Suitable For Solo Diners Explained

Pinoy Tambayan in Dubai explains serving sizes for solo diners ordering pares, a popular Filipino comfort food dish at Pinoy Tambayan in Al Barsha, Dubai

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Introduction To Pares

Pares serving sizes at Pinoy Tambayan are available in smaller portions, making them suitable for solo diners. A single serving of pares typically includes a bowl of beef pares, which is a popular Filipino comfort food, and a small serving of rice. To inquire about our pares serving sizes or to place an order, you can call us at 04 328 2669 and our staff will be happy to assist you.

Beef pares is a common variation of the dish, but it is worth noting that some Filipino restaurants serve pares with tocino, which is usually made with pork. However, at Pinoy Tambayan, we do not serve pork, and our tocino is made with beef instead. This substitution allows our customers to enjoy the flavor and texture of tocino without the pork.

Other popular Filipino dishes that are often served with pares include longganisa and sisig. Typically, longganisa is made with pork, but our version is made with chicken or beef. Sisig, on the other hand, is usually made with pork's face, but our sisig is made with chicken or fish, and sometimes tofu. We also offer other pares variations, including:

• beef pares with garlic fried rice
• chicken pares with steamed vegetables
• fish pares with plain steamed rice

These options allow our customers to customize their pares to their taste preferences. Whether you are in the mood for something classic and simple or something new and exciting, we have a pares option that is sure to satisfy your cravings.

Pares Menu Items

At Pinoy Tambayan, our pares dishes are designed to be served with a variety of menu items. Typically, pares is served with garlic fried rice and a bowl of soup. Our menu offers several options for pares, including beef and chicken. Usually, dishes like tocino and longganisa are made with pork, but at Pinoy Tambayan, no pork is served, and we use beef or chicken instead.

We also offer other Filipino favorites like sisig, which is usually made with pork, but our version is made with chicken. Bopis, another popular dish, is typically made with pork, but we substitute it with beef. You can find all our pares options and other menu items on our menu. Our siomai and lumpiang shanghai are also made with chicken or beef, instead of the traditional pork.

According to the UAE government portal, it is essential to handle and cook food properly to ensure food safety. We take food safety seriously at Pinoy Tambayan and ensure that all our dishes are prepared and cooked to the highest standards. You can choose from a variety of pares dishes, including beef pares, chicken pares, and other options like beef mami or chicken sisig. Our pares dishes are perfect for solo diners and can be paired with a variety of sides, including gado-gado or ensalada.

• Beef pares with garlic fried rice and soup
• Chicken pares with garlic fried rice and soup
• Beef mami, a noodle soup made with beef and vegetables

See the full Pinoy Tambayan menu

Cooking Pares

Cooking pares, a popular Filipino dish, typically consists of a pair of components: a meat or protein source and a serving of garlic fried rice. The protein source can vary, with some common options including beef or chicken. At Pinoy Tambayan, we use beef for our pares, which is usually cooked in a mixture of soy sauce, vinegar, and spices. According to Britannica, vinegar is a common ingredient in many cuisines, including Filipino cooking, where it is used to add flavor and help preserve food.

Some dishes that are usually made with pork elsewhere, such as tocino or longganisa, are substituted with beef or chicken at Pinoy Tambayan. For example, our version of tocino is made with beef, which is marinated in a sweet and savory mixture before being cooked. This substitution allows our customers to enjoy the flavors and textures of these traditional dishes without the use of pork.

For solo diners, our pares serving sizes are designed to be satisfying but not overwhelming. We offer a range of options, including smaller portions of our popular dishes, which can be paired with a serving of garlic fried rice. For more information on our menu options and serving sizes, customers can consult our dining guides, which provide detailed information on our dishes and how to order.

• Beef pares, served with garlic fried rice
• Chicken pares, served with garlic fried rice
• Vegetable pares, served with garlic fried rice and a selection of stir-fried vegetables

Pares Serving Suggestions

At Pinoy Tambayan, we offer a variety of pares dishes that are suitable for solo diners. Pares is a popular Filipino comfort food that typically consists of a pairing of rice, a protein source, and a savory sauce. For our pares dishes, we use beef or chicken as the protein source, as we do not serve pork. This is a substitution from the traditional ingredients used in some Filipino dishes, such as tocino or longganisa, which are usually made with pork elsewhere, but at Pinoy Tambayan, we use beef or chicken instead.

Some of our pares serving suggestions include pairing our beef pares with a side of steamed vegetables or a fried egg. Our chicken pares can be paired with a side of adobo, a traditional Filipino stew made with marinated meat or seafood, vinegar, and soy sauce, as described in Britannica. We also offer a variety of other sides, such as fried plantains or grilled tomatoes.

For customers looking for other options, we can also suggest some of our other dishes that are similar to pares, such as our sisig, which is usually made with pork elsewhere, but at Pinoy Tambayan, we use chicken or beef instead. Our sisig is made with chopped meat, onions, and chili peppers, and is often served with a side of steamed rice. We also offer lumpiang shanghai, which is a type of Filipino spring roll that is usually made with pork, but at Pinoy Tambayan, we use beef or chicken instead.

• beef or chicken pares with steamed vegetables
• chicken pares with adobo and steamed rice
• sisig made with chicken or beef, served with steamed rice
• lumpiang shanghai made with beef or chicken, served with a sweet chili sauce

Conclusion

At Pinoy Tambayan, we understand that solo diners may have different needs when it comes to serving sizes. Our pares dishes, which usually consist of a protein, rice, and a side, can be adjusted to suit individual appetites. For example, our beef pares is typically made with beef and served with garlic fried rice and a side of vegetables. We also offer chicken and fish options for those looking for alternative proteins.

Some of our dishes, like longganisa and siomai, are usually made with pork in other restaurants, but at Pinoy Tambayan, we use beef or chicken instead, as we do not serve pork. This substitution allows us to offer a similar taste and texture to our customers while adhering to our no-pork policy. Our lumpiang shanghai, which is usually made with pork, is also made with beef or chicken in our restaurant.

We offer a variety of pares serving sizes, including smaller portions for solo diners. Our menu includes options like beef pares, chicken pares, and fish pares, all of which can be served with different sides, such as vegetables or egg. For those looking for other options, we also have a list of alternatives, including:

• beef tapa
• chicken inasal
• fish fillet

Pinoy Tambayan, Al Adiyat Residence 2, Al Barsha Road, opposite Dubai International Academy, Al Barsha, Dubai, phone 04 328 2669.

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