Comfort Food
Chaofan, fried chicken and tofu are repeatedly described as satisfying, with one review calling them fresh and hot.
Chowking Restaurant Mall of Emirates
Al Barsha
Chowking Restaurant Mall of Emirates is a Chinese restaurant in Al Barsha serving Filipino-style comfort food for dine-in and delivery. Reviews point to chaofan, halo-halo and quick food-court meals as the main reasons to consider it.
Reputation Score
4.3
★★★★☆
1,681 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Halo-Halo
Halo-halo is a standout dessert, especially when paired with a savoury combo meal.
Good Value
Several customers found the portions and combo meals reasonably priced for a working-person budget.
Helpful Service
Customers often describe the counter service as friendly, attentive and efficient when the branch is running smoothly.
Quick Resolution
A chicken order with mostly bones was replaced immediately, without the customer having to argue for a fix.
What to Eat at Chowking Restaurant Mall of Emirates 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 Mall of Emirates, 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 Mall of Emirates got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
Food 6
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Halo-halo Net +2
“I tried one of their combo meals with halo-halo, and it was phenomenal. The savory part of the combo was already super satisfying, but pairing it with the halo-halo just took everything to another level. It’s the perfect mix of rich, hearty flavors and that sweet, refreshing dessert.”
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Review excerpts
“I tried one of their combo meals with halo-halo, and it was phenomenal. The savory part of the combo was already super satisfying, but pairing it with the halo-halo just took everything to another level. It’s the perfect mix of rich, hearty flavors and that sweet, refreshing dessert.”May 2026
“The halo halo is amazing and very friendly staffs specially Venus the pretty ons and Shahan.”June 2026
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Beef chaofan Net +1
“I love Chowking, it’s my go-to every time! The beef chaofan is my absolute favorite, and I always end up ordering it whenever I visit. The food is consistently great, and the staff are always attentive, friendly and welcoming. Everything about the experience is just spot on!”
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Review excerpts
“I love Chowking, it’s my go-to every time! The beef chaofan is my absolute favorite, and I always end up ordering it whenever I visit. The food is consistently great, and the staff are always attentive, friendly and welcoming. Everything about the experience is just spot on!”March 2026
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Chaofan Net +1
“After long 5 year tried chaofan it’s amazing Mr Sam helped me to order and Quick service 🥰”
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“After long 5 year tried chaofan it’s amazing Mr Sam helped me to order and Quick service 🥰”March 2026
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Fried chicken Net +1
“The fried chicken and tofu were solid, fresh and hot, and service was fast and very friendly.”
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“The fried chicken and tofu were solid, fresh and hot, and service was fast and very friendly.”May 2026
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Fried rice Net +1
“Amazing Chinese food! The dishes were fresh, flavorful, and served hot. The fried rice was perfectly cooked, the noodles were delicious, and the dumplings were excellent. Generous portions, kudos to Venus for great service and great value for money. I’ll definitely order again!”
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“Amazing Chinese food! The dishes were fresh, flavorful, and served hot. The fried rice was perfectly cooked, the noodles were delicious, and the dumplings were excellent. Generous portions, kudos to Venus for great service and great value for money. I’ll definitely order again!”April 2026
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King chow fan set meal Net +1
“We ordered the king chow fan set meal which is really good. Its worth it for the price as well.”
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“We ordered the king chow fan set meal which is really good. Its worth it for the price as well.”February 2026
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King chai fan Net +1
“Hands down ! One of the best Chinese cuisine experiences I’ve had the king chai fan was absolutely amazing perfectly balance flavor beautifully presented and cooked to perfection. Staff is incredibly attentive highly recommended specially Sagan and venus”
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“Hands down ! One of the best Chinese cuisine experiences I’ve had the king chai fan was absolutely amazing perfectly balance flavor beautifully presented and cooked to perfection. Staff is incredibly attentive highly recommended specially Sagan and venus”June 2026
What to Avoid (4)
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Chicken barbecue Net −1
“the chicken barbecue was hard and dry .. but service is great , the crew help us choosing nice food ..”
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Critical review excerpts
“the chicken barbecue was hard and dry .. but service is great , the crew help us choosing nice food ..”December 2025
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Chicken suimai dumplings Net −1
““Pathetically inedible” is an understatement. Stale frozen food, pictured here are chicken suimai dumplings that came after 1 hour of ordering and looked horrendous!”
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Critical review excerpts
““Pathetically inedible” is an understatement. Stale frozen food, pictured here are chicken suimai dumplings that came after 1 hour of ordering and looked horrendous!”March 2025
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Egg fried rice Net −1
“Apart from these the egg fried rice did not even have any seasoning(no salt or pepper), forget any garnishes and tasted bland and unappetizing.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Apart from these the egg fried rice did not even have any seasoning(no salt or pepper), forget any garnishes and tasted bland and unappetizing.”March 2025
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King bbq chao fan Net −1
“I ordered king bbq chao fan today at 4pm. I politely ask if they can make the rice not spicy since in other branches they are able to fulfill that request. He said that it will be less spicy and they can’t change it but they made it more spicy than usual. How rude is that! I just want to enjoy the food but they made my experience worst.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered king bbq chao fan today at 4pm. I politely ask if they can make the rice not spicy since in other branches they are able to fulfill that request. He said that it will be less spicy and they can’t change it but they made it more spicy than usual. How rude is that! I just want to enjoy the food but they made my experience worst.”April 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Timing. Visit outside the busiest dinner periods if possible; one weeknight visit at 8pm was reported as quiet with a fast order.
Check Bag. Before leaving or accepting delivery, compare every container and drink with your order because missing and swapped items are reported.
Confirm Dessert. If your set includes a choice of soup or halo-halo, confirm the selection at the counter before paying.
Clarify Vouchers. For promotions, confirm the final total and whether drinks are included; one voucher meal was quoted at AED 40 before extra drinks changed the bill.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Food Court Area، Mall of The Emirates - Ground floor - Sheikh Zayed Rd
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, 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 – 11:30 PM |
| Sat | 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 9:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
Common Concerns
Long Waits
Busy periods can bring food-court waits of 30 to 40 minutes, which is frustrating for a fast-food order.
Order Errors
Reviews report missing items and incorrect meals, including a combo bag containing the wrong chaofan and an unrequested chicken dish.
Uneven Flavour
Some customers found the food bland or unlike the expected Chowking flavour, including a repeated masala smell at this branch.
Menu Confusion
A set-menu customer received soup instead of the halo-halo they expected and said the soup arrived cold.
Packaging Issue
One delivery order arrived with the rice wrapper sticking to the rice, which the customer considered unhygienic.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 40
meal including drinks
“One staff initially informed us that the meal would include drinks for AED 40, which we agreed to”Google review · April 2026
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The Bottom Line
Chowking at Mall of the Emirates is a food-court stop for Filipino-style Chinese comfort food, with dine-in and delivery mentioned in the business listing. Chaofan is a recurring favourite, while halo-halo gives the meal a sweet, refreshing finish. Fried chicken, tofu, noodles, dumplings and barbecue also appear in customer orders, though opinions on flavour are mixed.
The strongest pattern is friendly, attentive service when the branch is running smoothly. Several customers describe quick, welcoming visits, and one says a chicken order with mostly bones was replaced immediately. Pricing is viewed as reasonable, particularly for combo meals and customers looking for a lower-budget Chinese option.
Timing is the main caution. Some orders arrived quickly even when the place was packed, but other customers waited 30 to 40 minutes, with one blaming a busy branch and a small kitchen team. Delivery and takeaway orders also need checking: reviews mention missing items, swapped dishes and a rice wrapper sticking to the food.
If you are ordering a set, confirm whether you want soup or halo-halo before paying. Promotional totals should also be checked carefully, especially when drinks are involved. Visiting around 8pm on a quieter weeknight was reported to result in a fast order.