Party setups
Birthday packages can include decorated setups, games and magic shows, making the venue a practical family-event choice.
Chowking Restaurant Al Ghurair Centre
Deira
Chowking Restaurant Al Ghurair Centre is a Chinese dine-in restaurant in Deira serving Filipino and Chinese-inspired comfort food. Reviews point to familiar favourites such as Halo-Halo and King Chao Fan, plus organised birthday celebrations with decorated setups and lively entertainment.
Reputation Score
4.1
★★★★☆
1,990 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Spacious venue
One birthday review describes the venue as spacious, affordable and already arranged before guests arrived.
Fast service
Several reviews say meals arrived hot or fresh without a long wait, useful for a quick mall meal.
Comfort dishes
King Chao Fan and wonton soup are specifically praised for satisfying flavours and careful seasoning.
Halo-Halo
Halo-Halo is a recurring favourite, with reviewers calling it refreshing and noting that it was available late at night.
Late availability
A reviewer found Halo-Halo still available at midnight, a useful option for a late dessert stop.
What to Eat at Chowking Restaurant Al Ghurair Centre How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Chowking Restaurant Al Ghurair Centre, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Chowking Restaurant Al Ghurair Centre, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Halo-halo Net +3
“I was walking with my wife along Al gurair mall when i crave for some coolers to ease the heat of dubai weather then i remember chowking which serves a very good halo halo we saw this package for two that gives you a lot of options to pick especially it includes the halo halo that i was craving for.”
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“I was walking with my wife along Al gurair mall when i crave for some coolers to ease the heat of dubai weather then i remember chowking which serves a very good halo halo we saw this package for two that gives you a lot of options to pick especially it includes the halo halo that i was craving for.”May 2026
“To make sure they really improved our fave halo-halo, we visited this Dubai branch, too. And yes, just like in Sharjah City Center branch, we were satisfied with our orders and the staff’s improved customer service. Definitely recommendable to you guys!!!”May 2026
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Siopao Net +2
“Food is excellent, we ordered siopao, chicken chops, fried tofu and the mixed combo fried chicken and nasi goreng. Great service from Junichi so accommodating, polite and serves food on time. Highly recommended”
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“Food is excellent, we ordered siopao, chicken chops, fried tofu and the mixed combo fried chicken and nasi goreng. Great service from Junichi so accommodating, polite and serves food on time. Highly recommended”June 2026
“Their signature dishes like the Beef Chow Fan, Halo-Halo, and Siopao are always served fresh and flavorful.”October 2025
Honorable mentions (12)
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King chao fan Net +1
“I really love their King Chao Fan — the flavour was absolutely amazing and very satisfying.”
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“I really love their King Chao Fan — the flavour was absolutely amazing and very satisfying.”March 2026
“I ordered the King Chow Fan and Chinese-style fried chicken, both were absolutely delicious! The flavors were spot on, and the food came out really fast. Great service and tasty dishes. Definitely coming back again”June 2025
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Beef brocoli Net +1
“The Beef brocoli,siomai and Pancit canton was incredible and perfectly cooked..”
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“The Beef brocoli,siomai and Pancit canton was incredible and perfectly cooked..”October 2025
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Beef chow fan Net +1
“Their signature dishes like the Beef Chow Fan, Halo-Halo, and Siopao are always served fresh and flavorful.”
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“Their signature dishes like the Beef Chow Fan, Halo-Halo, and Siopao are always served fresh and flavorful.”October 2025
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Chicken barbecue Net +1
“Craving satisfied! 😋 The Chicken Barbecue at Chowking definitely satisfied my taste buds. Big thank you to the crew, Marygene, Junictti, and Adi,for being so patient and accommodating, even though I asked a lot 😂 Great service and good vibes all around!”
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“Craving satisfied! 😋 The Chicken Barbecue at Chowking definitely satisfied my taste buds. Big thank you to the crew, Marygene, Junictti, and Adi,for being so patient and accommodating, even though I asked a lot 😂 Great service and good vibes all around!”January 2026
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Chicken chops Net +1
“Food is excellent, we ordered siopao, chicken chops, fried tofu and the mixed combo fried chicken and nasi goreng. Great service from Junichi so accommodating, polite and serves food on time. Highly recommended”
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“Food is excellent, we ordered siopao, chicken chops, fried tofu and the mixed combo fried chicken and nasi goreng. Great service from Junichi so accommodating, polite and serves food on time. Highly recommended”June 2026
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Chinese-style fried chicken Net +1
“I ordered the King Chow Fan and Chinese-style fried chicken, both were absolutely delicious! The flavors were spot on, and the food came out really fast. Great service and tasty dishes. Definitely coming back again”
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“I ordered the King Chow Fan and Chinese-style fried chicken, both were absolutely delicious! The flavors were spot on, and the food came out really fast. Great service and tasty dishes. Definitely coming back again”June 2025
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Fried tofu Net +1
“Food is excellent, we ordered siopao, chicken chops, fried tofu and the mixed combo fried chicken and nasi goreng. Great service from Junichi so accommodating, polite and serves food on time. Highly recommended”
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“Food is excellent, we ordered siopao, chicken chops, fried tofu and the mixed combo fried chicken and nasi goreng. Great service from Junichi so accommodating, polite and serves food on time. Highly recommended”June 2026
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Nasi goreng Net +1
“Food is excellent, we ordered siopao, chicken chops, fried tofu and the mixed combo fried chicken and nasi goreng. Great service from Junichi so accommodating, polite and serves food on time. Highly recommended”
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“Food is excellent, we ordered siopao, chicken chops, fried tofu and the mixed combo fried chicken and nasi goreng. Great service from Junichi so accommodating, polite and serves food on time. Highly recommended”June 2026
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Orange chicken Net +1
“The orange chicken is juicy and yes, orangey with a tangy taste.”
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“The orange chicken is juicy and yes, orangey with a tangy taste.”February 2020
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Pancit canton Net +1
“The Beef brocoli,siomai and Pancit canton was incredible and perfectly cooked..”
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“The Beef brocoli,siomai and Pancit canton was incredible and perfectly cooked..”October 2025
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Wonton soup Net +1
“The wonton soup was extraordinary, very comforting and perfectly seasoned.”
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“The wonton soup was extraordinary, very comforting and perfectly seasoned.”March 2026
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Siomai Net 0
Mixed feedback
“The Beef brocoli,siomai and Pancit canton was incredible and perfectly cooked..”
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“The Beef brocoli,siomai and Pancit canton was incredible and perfectly cooked..”October 2025
What to Avoid (1)
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Schezwan sauce chicken Net −1
“I ordered noodles plus schezwan sauce chicken. It tasted horrible. Chicken was very salty and chewy. Noodles were just okay. Quantity was way less than it should be. I didn't like the food at all. I'm extremely upset by their food.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered noodles plus schezwan sauce chicken. It tasted horrible. Chicken was very salty and chewy. Noodles were just okay. Quantity was way less than it should be. I didn't like the food at all. I'm extremely upset by their food.”October 2023
Tips for a Better Visit
Try combos. If you want to sample more than one dish, consider a combo; one reviewer specifically recommends the combo meals.
Late dessert. For a late-night sweet treat, check whether Halo-Halo is still available; one reviewer found it at midnight.
Event planning. For a birthday booking, ask about the setup and programme in advance; a reviewer said the venue was arranged before arrival.
Check rice. If ordering King Chao Fan for takeaway, check the rice before leaving because one review reported it was wet.
Confirm lumpia. When ordering fresh lumpia for takeaway, confirm the wrapper and preparation, as one customer received an unexpected version.
Ask about cooling. For a party, ask whether the air conditioning is working properly before the event, particularly during hot weather.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Al Ghurair Centre
Al Muraqqabat - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 6:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Tue | 6:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Wed | 6:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Thu | 6:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Fri | 6:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Sat | 6:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Sun | 6:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Air conditioning
One party review says the air conditioning was not working well, so the event area may feel hot.
Oily food
A takeaway reviewer found the food too oily.
Wet rice
One order was criticised for wet rice, especially in the King Chao Fan.
Order quality
A customer said a fresh lumpia order was not close to the expected rice-paper wrapper.
Service inconsistency
Although most service reviews are positive, one customer reported rude staff and very poor assistance.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
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offers with halo halo
“Price is good on their offers 56 aed with halo halo, but not sweeet, sorry to say but I just say it honest reviews po because it doesnot the same before 😥”Google review · October 2025
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The Bottom Line
Chowking Restaurant Al Ghurair Centre is a Deira Chinese dine-in spot that works for a quick meal, family dinner or a planned celebration. Reviews specifically mention King Chao Fan, wonton soup, Halo-Halo and Chinese-style fried chicken, with several customers describing the food as fresh, hot and served quickly. The branch gets especially detailed praise for birthday events.
Reviewers describe a spacious, affordable venue with prepared decorations, balloon setups, games, magic shows and energetic hosts who kept both children and adults involved. That makes it more than a standard food-court stop when you need a budget-conscious place for a family gathering. Halo-Halo is a standout mention, including one late-night visit when it was still available at midnight, and another review praised a summer package for two.
There are a few reasons to check details before ordering or booking. One customer found the food too oily and the rice wet, particularly with King Chao Fan; another said a fresh lumpia order did not match the expected wrapper. A party review also reported weak air conditioning, which could matter in Dubai’s hotter months.
Most service feedback is warm and efficient, but one recent review described a distinctly poor customer-service experience, so consistency may vary.