Situated in Abu Dhabi’s Tourist Club area along Hamdan Bin Mohammed St is a supermarket fast becoming popular for its range of Filipino products on shelves and a food court dishing out Pinoy foods, including “Pinoy Shawarma” and “Pinoy Takoyaki.”

“We are a supermarket with an area for Filipino food favorites,” says Shane Asistores, marketing manager.

She said grocery items are mostly what Filipinos prefer. Despite this, she said other nationalities also buy these products.

Atin Ito – Filipino for “It’s ours” – is Filipino-owned and has been growing over time.

“The concept that makes us different is that we manage a food court that serves authentic Filipino food. Our blockbusters are our Filipino Shawarma and Filipino Takoyaki,” Asistores said.

Takoyaki is a ball-shaped Japanese snack made of a wheat flour-based batter and cooked in a special molded pan. It is typically filled with minced or diced octopus, tempura scraps, pickled ginger, and green onion. Asistores said their Takoyaki at Atin Ito comes in two types: Cheese Bomb Takoyaki as well as Vegetable and Squid Takoyaki.

“Our foods offers are a must-try for all,” she said.

Asistores said Atin Ito is open for franchise.