Founded in 2016 by two Emiratis and chef Akmal Anuar, 3Fils is an unflashy, unlicensed eatery in Jumeirah Fishing Harbour. Now led by Chef Jhovani Manalo—who remarkably started as a kitchen steward—the restaurant serves premium Asian dishes with a strong Japanese twist. Operating with the philosophy of 'making complex simple,' it champions high-quality ingredients sourced globally. Its phenomenal execution led to it being crowned the Best Restaurant in the Middle East & North Africa in 2022.