Chowking + Coco = My Happy Place 🍜✨
It had been a minute since I last dropped by Chowking, but wow—this visit reminded me why it’s such an iconic comfort stop. Chowking is one of those places where you walk in hungry and walk out feeling like you just had the warmest, most satisfying hug (with a side of rice, of course). I went all out with my usual favorites: the Wonton Mami (₱79) that’s basically a hug in a bowl, the Siomai Spicy Chao Fan (₱129) that delivers both flavor and heat, 3 pcs Buchi (₱50) for that sweet little throwback snack, and a tall, creamy Coco Pearl Milk Tea with Coconut Jelly (₱120) to tie everything together. But here’s my ultimate Chowking hack—the chili garlic sauce. I am obsessed. I always, always ask for extra and then happily drown my food in it. That punchy, garlicky spice on top of everything? Instant flavor upgrade. It makes every bite exciting, fiery, and downright addictive. Every dish felt like it had its own personality—comforting, bold, or sweetly nostalgic—and all together, they turned into one of those meals that you don’t just eat, you remember. 🫂
Wonton Mami
Price ₱79Worth itRecommended storeA comforting bowl of warm broth, egg noodles, tender meat-filled wontons, and a sprinkling of veggies—a classic Filipino-Chinese noodle soup that’s pure comfort.
3 pcs Buchi
Price ₱50Worth itRecommended storeDeep-fried sesame balls filled with sweet red bean paste—crunchy outside, soft and chewy inside. A bite-sized dessert that never fails to bring joy.
Siomai Spicy Chao Fan
Price ₱129Worth itRecommended storeFluffy, flavorful fried rice paired with siomai that’s been given a spicy kick—savory, filling, with just the right amount of heat.
- Comfort
- Food
- Cravings