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Cucina de Manila

28/30 Rooty Hill Rd S, Rooty Hill NSW 2766, Australia

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28/30 Rooty Hill Rd S, Rooty Hill NSW 2766, Australia

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+61 2 9675 3846
HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Cucina de Manila

Cucina de Manila anchors Rooty Hill with hearty Filipino comfort food built for communal tables. Regulars gather here for banana-leaf boodle feasts loaded with grilled pork belly, sweet crab, and fried tilapia—a hands-on spread designed for sharing. Kitchen staples include crispy pata with crackling skin over tender meat, plus a distinct crispy dinuguan that swaps stewed cuts for deep-fried pork. Keep cash or bank transfer ready at the counter, then settle in for plates of smoky eggplant omelet and rich kare-kare.

  • Communal Boodle Fights: Heaping banana-leaf banquets set with grilled meats, seafood, and rice feed large group gatherings.
  • Crispy Dinuguan: A textured take on the classic blood stew featuring deep-fried crispy pork bites instead of stewed cuts.
  • Crispy Pata Speciality: Deep-fried pork knuckle with a crackling exterior and juicy, tender meat underneath.
  • Cash or Transfer Payment: The register operates strictly on cash or direct bank transfer, with no card processing available.
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Why Diners Choose Cucina de Manila

Authentic Filipino feasts, signature crispy dishes, and group dining in Rooty Hill

  • Communal Boodle Fight Feasts

    Cucina de Manila specializes in large-scale banana-leaf boodle feasts tailored for groups celebrating milestones, served family-style with abundant seafood, meats, and rice.

    Highly recommend the boodle. We are 16 people and paid 600.

    B C

  • Event-Ready Group Menus

    Group gatherings and celebrations are accommodated smoothly with curated banquet sets showcasing staple dishes like crispy pata and kare-kare.

    We recently had an event at Cucina de Manila and they delivered! Their Set menus are great for big groups.

    Nikki Vidal dela Cruz

  • Signature Crispy Dinuguan

    A distinctive take on the Filipino classic, this signature preparation incorporates crispy fried pork cuts that retain their crunch within the savory dinuguan gravy.

    Their Crispy Dinuguan is really really awesome

    Jamie Mira Dela Cruz

  • Perfected Crispy Pata

    The kitchen delivers masterfully executed crispy pata, praised consistently across Western Sydney for its crackling skin and tender meat.

    Their Crispy Pata is crispy on the outside, tender in the inside.

    Fitz Gerald Sarmiento

  • Convenient Post-Featherdale Dining

    Guests frequently combine day trips to neighboring Featherdale Wildlife Park with a hearty, comforting sit-down Filipino lunch.

    After our tour in Featherdale zoo, we head directly to this restaurant as it is the closest we can find.

    Fitz Gerald Sarmiento

  • Hearty Refuel After Park Walks

    Travelers and local diners rely on the Rooty Hill stop after extensive walking tours for an energizing meal that satisfies heavy cravings.

    we went here again after our fun and tiring walk in the Wildlife Park.

    Aloha Vivien Galvez

Beloved traditional specialties and group feast favorites

  • Crispy Pata

    best of bestest dish of all is their Crispy Pata

    Aloha Vivien Galvez

  • Kare-Kare

    richly flavoured kare-kare

    Marlon Tumpang

  • Crispy Dinuguan

    Their Crispy Dinuguan is really really awesome

    Jamie Mira Dela Cruz

  • Boodle Fight

    Delicious Philipino food, especially the Boodle Fight!

    Max Gross

Before you head over

Helpful practical tips for planning your visit and dining smoothly

  • Prepare Cash or Bank Transfer

    The restaurant does not accept credit or debit cards, so prepare to settle your bill via cash or direct bank transfer before dining.

  • Bring Containers for Large Feasts

    Portions for large feasts and boodle lunches are generous, so bring takeaway containers or specify how much rice is served on the banana leaves to minimize food waste.

  • Book Ahead During Peak Group Times

    The kitchen frequently manages large dine-in groups and boodle fight orders; booking your table in advance and allowing extra time for preparation ensures a smoother visit.

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