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Chowking Restaurant Deira City Centre
Port Saeed
Chowking Restaurant at Deira City Centre is a Filipino-Chinese fast-food spot in Port Saeed, with food-court dining and delivery. Reviews most often point to the Halo-Halo dessert and filling rice meals such as Chao Fan, backed by attentive service when the branch is running smoothly.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
1,230 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fast Service
Several visits were quick, including during a busy food-court period.
Fresh Meals
The King Chao Fan double deals were reported as fresh and hot, making them a dependable quick-meal choice.
Good Value
Reviews describe generous portions for the price, including a two-person serving.
Allergy Help
An egg allergy was accommodated with a switch from egg rice to plain rice, even after the ticket had been submitted.
Menu Advice
Customers say the team explains options and suggests combo meals based on preferences or budget.
What to Eat at Chowking Restaurant Deira City 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 Deira City 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.
These items at Chowking Restaurant Deira City Centre got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Chao fan Net +2
“The Chao Fan was perfectly fried and packed with savory goodness.”
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Review excerpts
“The Chao Fan was perfectly fried and packed with savory goodness.”August 2025
“I ordered their signature Chao Fan (fried rice) with Shanghai Siomai and Sweet and Sour Pork. The fried rice was flavorful, with just the right amount of seasoning, and the siomai was perfectly steamed and packed with flavor. The sweet and sour pork had a crispy exterior with a nice balance of sweetness and tanginess.”February 2025
Honorable mentions (15)
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2Pc chicken with rice Net +1
“We ordered the 2pc chicken with rice and the quality was really good for its price—beyond expectations! Our cashier Shehani was the best, very friendly and accommodating.”
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“We ordered the 2pc chicken with rice and the quality was really good for its price—beyond expectations! Our cashier Shehani was the best, very friendly and accommodating.”August 2025
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Beef tapa Net +1
“We had our breakfast here, and was surprised that they were offering breakfast meals. So my wife had the Beef Tapa and I had a Lauriat, and it was good. But the amount of serving was a little bit less than other Chowking restaurants here in Dubai and Sharjah. Coffee was good as well but the amount of it was just half of the cup, which is somehow disappointing. Another disappointing fact is that most of the items in the menu were not available.”
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Review excerpts
“We had our breakfast here, and was surprised that they were offering breakfast meals. So my wife had the Beef Tapa and I had a Lauriat, and it was good. But the amount of serving was a little bit less than other Chowking restaurants here in Dubai and Sharjah. Coffee was good as well but the amount of it was just half of the cup, which is somehow disappointing. Another disappointing fact is that most of the items in the menu were not available.”November 2022
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Big halo-halo Net +1
“Chowking is always the place to be! 🥳🍧 The best halo-halo and the best team ever! Huge thanks to Sir Jay, Shehani, Krissia Marie, Pushpa, and the amazing kitchen crew for letting us use 5 B1G1 vouchers for Big Halo-Halo plus free crackers for our birthday girl, Clarisa! 🎉 You truly made our day extra sweet!!! 💛”
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“Chowking is always the place to be! 🥳🍧 The best halo-halo and the best team ever! Huge thanks to Sir Jay, Shehani, Krissia Marie, Pushpa, and the amazing kitchen crew for letting us use 5 B1G1 vouchers for Big Halo-Halo plus free crackers for our birthday girl, Clarisa! 🎉 You truly made our day extra sweet!!! 💛”August 2025
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Chicken and rice Net +1
“Food here is exceptional. However my only concern is the long time of waiting. Quite disappointing. I ordered only for a chicken and rice it took me 45 minutes to take my order. I know that they are cooking it fresh, but 45 minutes, really?”
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“Food here is exceptional. However my only concern is the long time of waiting. Quite disappointing. I ordered only for a chicken and rice it took me 45 minutes to take my order. I know that they are cooking it fresh, but 45 minutes, really?”April 2026
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Chicken-chop Net +1
“I just tasted Chowking’s Chicken-Chop 🤤, together with My Favorite Halo2x!! MASARAP!!”
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“I just tasted Chowking’s Chicken-Chop 🤤, together with My Favorite Halo2x!! MASARAP!!”July 2025
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Fresh lumpia Net +1
“For the food quality, im sorry to say this but if I am to rate from 1-5, maximum i could give is 2. The siomai that i received is not even hot, and the pancit as you can see in below photo was not even cooked properly as a pancit. I also had a fresh lumpia which i like and a siopao that i ordered on behalf of my college (fortunately, i did not receive a complain for that).”
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Review excerpts
“For the food quality, im sorry to say this but if I am to rate from 1-5, maximum i could give is 2. The siomai that i received is not even hot, and the pancit as you can see in below photo was not even cooked properly as a pancit. I also had a fresh lumpia which i like and a siopao that i ordered on behalf of my college (fortunately, i did not receive a complain for that).”April 2021
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Halo halo Net +1
“The service also is good plus the staffs are very friendly specially the lady cashier UDARI very smiling and welcoming.. must try halo halo...”
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“The service also is good plus the staffs are very friendly specially the lady cashier UDARI very smiling and welcoming.. must try halo halo...”May 2026
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Halo halo dessert Net +1
“Thank you so much for assistance from staff to manager. Order process preparing up to serving our food and especially halo halo dessert. Thank you Edsil for a good customer experience. Presentation of food very clean.”
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“Thank you so much for assistance from staff to manager. Order process preparing up to serving our food and especially halo halo dessert. Thank you Edsil for a good customer experience. Presentation of food very clean.”August 2025
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Halo2x Net +1
“I just tasted Chowking’s Chicken-Chop 🤤, together with My Favorite Halo2x!! MASARAP!!”
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“I just tasted Chowking’s Chicken-Chop 🤤, together with My Favorite Halo2x!! MASARAP!!”July 2025
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King chao fan double deals Net +1
“The King Chao Fan double deals were spot on fresh, hot, and exactly what we were craving.”
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“The King Chao Fan double deals were spot on fresh, hot, and exactly what we were craving.”June 2026
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King chao fan with bbq Net +1
“The food is delicious,but the serving is very less. I ordered king chao fan with bbq. I hope next time add more rice😍”
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“The food is delicious,but the serving is very less. I ordered king chao fan with bbq. I hope next time add more rice😍”May 2026
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Regular halo-halo Net +1
“We got the regular Halo-Halo, and it was soooo good! 😍 Art and Sunil were so welcoming and incredibly friendly. They made our experience even better with their excellent service.”
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“We got the regular Halo-Halo, and it was soooo good! 😍 Art and Sunil were so welcoming and incredibly friendly. They made our experience even better with their excellent service.”July 2026
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Shanghai siomai Net +1
“I ordered their signature Chao Fan (fried rice) with Shanghai Siomai and Sweet and Sour Pork. The fried rice was flavorful, with just the right amount of seasoning, and the siomai was perfectly steamed and packed with flavor. The sweet and sour pork had a crispy exterior with a nice balance of sweetness and tanginess.”
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Review excerpts
“I ordered their signature Chao Fan (fried rice) with Shanghai Siomai and Sweet and Sour Pork. The fried rice was flavorful, with just the right amount of seasoning, and the siomai was perfectly steamed and packed with flavor. The sweet and sour pork had a crispy exterior with a nice balance of sweetness and tanginess.”February 2025
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Sinigang na bangus Net +1
“Service is what matters 🙂. Also the food. Make sure you know what's your order and they will make it😉 Be friendly 😁 Friendly staff. Sinigang na Bangus😘😍😍😍 Visit them @Food court in Deira City Center near Magic planet.”
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“Service is what matters 🙂. Also the food. Make sure you know what's your order and they will make it😉 Be friendly 😁 Friendly staff. Sinigang na Bangus😘😍😍😍 Visit them @Food court in Deira City Center near Magic planet.”August 2024
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Sweet and sour pork Net +1
“I ordered their signature Chao Fan (fried rice) with Shanghai Siomai and Sweet and Sour Pork. The fried rice was flavorful, with just the right amount of seasoning, and the siomai was perfectly steamed and packed with flavor. The sweet and sour pork had a crispy exterior with a nice balance of sweetness and tanginess.”
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Review excerpts
“I ordered their signature Chao Fan (fried rice) with Shanghai Siomai and Sweet and Sour Pork. The fried rice was flavorful, with just the right amount of seasoning, and the siomai was perfectly steamed and packed with flavor. The sweet and sour pork had a crispy exterior with a nice balance of sweetness and tanginess.”February 2025
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Coffee Net +1
“We had our breakfast here, and was surprised that they were offering breakfast meals. So my wife had the Beef Tapa and I had a Lauriat, and it was good. But the amount of serving was a little bit less than other Chowking restaurants here in Dubai and Sharjah. Coffee was good as well but the amount of it was just half of the cup, which is somehow disappointing. Another disappointing fact is that most of the items in the menu were not available.”
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Review excerpts
“We had our breakfast here, and was surprised that they were offering breakfast meals. So my wife had the Beef Tapa and I had a Lauriat, and it was good. But the amount of serving was a little bit less than other Chowking restaurants here in Dubai and Sharjah. Coffee was good as well but the amount of it was just half of the cup, which is somehow disappointing. Another disappointing fact is that most of the items in the menu were not available.”November 2022
What to Avoid (4)
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Beef barbecue Net −1
“I ordered beef barbecue, non-edible for human beings the Chef whoever prepared the food doesn't have any idea how to prepare the meat and remove the nerves from the meat before cooking.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered beef barbecue, non-edible for human beings the Chef whoever prepared the food doesn't have any idea how to prepare the meat and remove the nerves from the meat before cooking.”February 2026
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Beef chao fan Net −1
“While the staff are nice, we noticed that the food has changed a lot. It started with their fried chicken and now their beef chao fan. We realized that the memes expectation and reality hits us so hard. First photo is the expectation and seond one is what we got. This is beef chao fan.”
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Critical review excerpts
“While the staff are nice, we noticed that the food has changed a lot. It started with their fried chicken and now their beef chao fan. We realized that the memes expectation and reality hits us so hard. First photo is the expectation and seond one is what we got. This is beef chao fan.”June 2025
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Chopsuey Net −1
“The saddest portion of chopsuey i have ever had. Not same in other branch, like MOE.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The saddest portion of chopsuey i have ever had. Not same in other branch, like MOE.”May 2026
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Pancit Net −1
“For the food quality, im sorry to say this but if I am to rate from 1-5, maximum i could give is 2. The siomai that i received is not even hot, and the pancit as you can see in below photo was not even cooked properly as a pancit. I also had a fresh lumpia which i like and a siopao that i ordered on behalf of my college (fortunately, i did not receive a complain for that).”
Positive 0Negative 1
Critical review excerpts
“For the food quality, im sorry to say this but if I am to rate from 1-5, maximum i could give is 2. The siomai that i received is not even hot, and the pancit as you can see in below photo was not even cooked properly as a pancit. I also had a fresh lumpia which i like and a siopao that i ordered on behalf of my college (fortunately, i did not receive a complain for that).”April 2021
Tips for a Better Visit
Visit Early. Before lunch may help you avoid the food-court crowd and reduce the chance of a slow visit.
Allow Time. If ordering cooked-to-order food, leave extra time: one customer waited 45 minutes for chicken and rice.
Check Availability. Ask what is available before choosing, since customers have found sisig and Halo-Halo unavailable.
Check Takeaway. Open or verify takeaway contents before leaving if possible; a sealed meal-for-two bag once omitted the chicken.
Mention Allergies. Tell the server about allergies before the meal is served; an egg-rice order was changed to plain rice.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Food Court, Level 1
Port Saeed - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 9:00 AM – 11:55 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 11:55 PM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 11:55 PM |
Common Concerns
Long Waits
Service speed can vary sharply; one chicken-and-rice order took 45 minutes.
Small Portions
Some customers found individual servings disappointing, including King Chao Fan with barbecue.
Item Shortages
Reviews report unavailable dishes, including sisig and Halo-Halo, so the full menu may not always be accessible.
Uneven Quality
Food quality is inconsistent across visits, with complaints about dry, undercooked or poorly prepared dishes.
Takeaway Errors
Check sealed takeaway orders carefully: one meal-for-two bag was missing its chicken.
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The Bottom Line
Chowking Deira City Centre is a Filipino-Chinese fast-food restaurant in Port Saeed, located in the mall food court and also associated with delivery. It is a practical stop for Chao Fan, Shanghai Siomai, sweet-and-sour pork and the regularly praised Halo-Halo. Several reviews describe the food as hot, fresh and filling, while another found the portions generous for the price.
Service is a real strength when the branch is operating well. Customers regularly mention welcoming, smiling staff who explain menu choices, suggest combo meals and help people stay within budget. An egg allergy was handled by replacing egg rice with plain rice, which is a useful detail for diners with dietary needs.
The main caution is inconsistency. One customer waited 45 minutes for chicken and rice, while others found service surprisingly fast. Availability also changes: sisig and Halo-Halo were reportedly unavailable on one visit.
Portions have been criticised as small in some dishes, and reviews mention cold siomai, dry noodles, tough beef and undercooked pancit. Takeaway orders deserve a quick contents check too, after one sealed bag was missing its chicken. For a smoother visit, try before lunch to avoid the busiest food-court period, and ask what is available before ordering.