Why I love Chowking??? (personal opinion)

I really love CHOWKING for a fact that I am a Chinese-food lover; it’s not that I don’t patronize our own food but Chinese food has a distinct taste that my taste buds are always craving for. J Siomais, any kind of pancit, their special Halo Halo, different cuisines like the Honey-Chicken garlic which is my favorite, really keeps me coming back to eat. As you can see in my blog, CHOWKING really is one of the most well-known fast food chain for a long time ago. It really shown not only in the Philippines but as well as to other nations that CHOWKING can satisfy our cravings for different kinds of delicious foods from breakfast to dinner. J

Tikman ang TAGUMPAY!!!

Ang mga produkto ng Chowking ay nagmula sa mga pinakamahusay na Chinese chefs at ibinagay sa panlasang Pilipino.

Makasisiguro na piling-pili ang mga sangkap na ginagamit sa pagluto ng mga produkto dito. Bukod pa sa sarap, ang mga pagkaing handog ng Chowking ay matitikman sa abot-kayang halaga. Dahil dito, naging paborito na ito ng milyong-milyong Pilipino.

Sa pamamagitan ng mga masasarap na Chinese Rice Meals, Noodle Soup, Dimsum, Desserts at Beverages na dala ng Chowking, siguradong matitikman ang sarap ng tagumpay.

Ang Bagong Simbolo ng TAGUMPAY!

Ang tanging hangarin natin sa buhay ay ang magtagumpay.Tayo'y nagtatrabaho nang buong puso upang maabot ang ating mga pangarap para sa ating sarili at para sa ating mga minamahal. Tayo'y nagsusumikap araw-araw upang mai-angat ang estado ng ating buhay at mabigyan ng magandang kinabukasan ang ating pamilya. Ito ang inspirasyong nagtutulak sa atin sa ating paglalakbay tungo sa tagumpay.

Ang Chowking ay kasama natin sa paglalakbay na ito. Dahil araw-araw tayo may pinaghihirapan, araw-araw ding nagsusumikap ang Chowking upang mabigyan tayo ng espesyal na Chinese food na kay sarap panghugutan ng lakas at gana sa trabaho. Bukod pa diyan, sa Chowking din makakakuha ng espesyal na reward na mapagsasaluhan 

kasama ng ating pamilya sa bawat tagumpay na dumarating sa ating buhay.

Sa Chowking natin mahahanap ang espesyal at masasarap na Chinese food sa abot-kayang halaga. Sa Chowking, madaming mapagpipilian at madaming mapagsasaluhan.

Sama-sama nating tikman ang sarap ng Chowking at patuloy nating abutin ang tagumpay.

Halina sa Chowking. Halina't TIKMAN ANG TAGUMPAY.

Chowking Nai Cha Pearl Milk Tea

 

Naicha Pearl Milk Tea

Php43.00

Quick Overview

A stimulating blend of pure tealeaf extracts, milk, thick caramel syrup and tea jelly.

Chowking Chef Bowl Specials - Honey Garlic Chicken

I don’t frequently dine at Chowking except for when I have occasional cravings for their delicious and filling Bola-Bola Siopao. But I recently found one more reason to visit their branches more often to dine – their Chef Bowl Specials. More specifically, the Honey Garlic Chicken.

My first chance to sample this dish was by accident. E & I wanted to grab something for dinner and I did not want to wait too long to have my order, so we opted for Chowking so I can satisfy my growling tummy... ASAP! Lo and behold, I have found quite a gastronomical masterpiece in this tiny, red bowl.

Chowking's Honey Garlic Chicken

But hold it right there, I said tiny when I first saw it. But when I started to dig in, it was actually a bigger serving than it looks! I am not really a big fan of rice so it was more than enough serving for me. The chicken was the best I’ve tasted when compared with other fast food offerings. The use of honey on the marinade gave a sweet undertone to the salt and crisp chicken. The outside is also sprinkled with a generous amount of garlic, so that basically won me over!

The chicken also comes with a lightly sautéed vegetables, which makes it a complete meal in itself. I believe it costs 89 PhP per meal (including the drinks!). But if you’re like me who’d like to skip on the soda, it is cheaper at 79 PhP.

They also have other chef bowl specials, namely the Oriental Beef and Fish Taosi. I’ve tried the Fish Taosi but it wasn’t as good as the Honey Garlic Chicken, which is why I’m all rave about the latter.

Chowking's Chow Pao Food Review

Chowking's Chow Pao Food Review 

Chowking's Chow Pao wrapped in burger-like wrapper.

If you like Mantao (those white soft buns in Siopao), you will definitely love this new addition to Chowking's Menu called Chow Pao. It comes in different fillings, other variety actually goes with real sliced vegetables inside to complement the taste. Think of eating your usual favorite Chowking meal without rice and instead fill the viands in a mantao bread or bun + put some Asado sauce on them--that's it, you get exactly how Chowking's Chow Pao tastes like. 

 The good news is that this meal is truly affordable at a price starting at P25 and up, the price actually depends on the filling. But if you're content with Chowking's mini sausages just as I did, then P25 is all you need to get a bite of this Chow Pao. The minute it arrived on our table, I thought I was in a hamburger joint--because the packaging looked like a burger I loved to order in another fast food joint. And upon opening what's inside, voila! I was surprised with the CK name that was sort of "embossed" on the toasted mantao bun itself. Is it CK as in Calvin Klein? Nah, it's Chowking, remember? Oh, I almost forgot because it had taken quite sometime before my Chow Pao had arrived. I was starving because it's way past lunch time. So when it had finally arrived, I took a big bite right away.

The CK bun

Mantao bun with sausages and asado sauce.

It turned out that  what I had ordered was just an ordinary sausage (yes, the one that Chowking serves during breakfast on their almuchow meals!) filling with some Asado sauce on them. I had to ask for a few more asado sauce just so it would not be so dry and I could further enjoy my meal.  My verdict? It's a pretty decent meal or baon, and although Chowking actually recommends this Chow Pao for a movie snack--I totally disagree with it. Why? It would not be nice to see Asado sauce on your shirt after seeing a film, right? And if you order the ones that include veggies as its filling, it's like having tacos as movie snack, where as you watch the film, loads of veggies would literally fall as you eat. 

So again, if you're into mantao breads and you enjoy breakfast meals, this Chowking Chow Pao is your best bet. 

How to Franchise here in the Philippines

Chowking is a Philippine-based Chinese cuisine fast-food restaurant chain, predominantly selling noodle soups, dimsum and rice toppings. It was founded in 1985 by Robert Kuan as a Chinese counterpart to American fast-food giant McDonald’s, Chowking expanded steadily through the 1980s and 1990s, and eventually venturing into international markets, such as the United States, Middle East and newly Indonesia. The chain was bought by Jollibee Foods Corporation in 2000[1], who have since continued both local and international expansion.

Chowking Franchise Good Points

Chowking pioneered the quick-service Oriental restaurant concept in the Philippines which combines the best of Western fast-food service and the delicious taste of Chinese food in Oriental restaurants

2005 Most Outstanding Meat Processing Plant in Metro Manila
-National Meat Inspection Service

This unique dining experiene has captured the hearts of millions of customers in Chowking’s more than 300 stores in the Philippines, and more than 20 others in the United States, the Middle East, and Indonesia

Things to Know About Chowking Franchise

What are the bases for the approval of a franchise application for Chowking franchise?

Major considerations are the viability of the proposed site and the personal qualifications of the applicant.

What are the qualifications required of an applicant?

An applicant must possess good moral character, keen entrepreneurial business sense, financial capability to invest in the business and the ability to inspire leadership.

How much is the required investment for Chowking Franchise?

For a leased site, it ranges from P9M to P12M, depending on the size of the store. The investment covers kitchen facilities, construction and finishes, furniture and fixtures, signages and others. It also includes the P1M franchise fee.

What is the expected ROI of Chowking Franchise?

Depending on the sales and cost performance of the store, the investment payback ranges from 3-4 years.
A detailed financial feasibility study is discussed with the potential franchisee during the evaluation phase.

Does Chowking provide financing?

Chowking does not provide financing.

What is the size of a typical store?

An ideal site should have an area ranging from 250 to 300 sq.m.

Does Chowking provide sites?

It is the applicant who should look for a site.
Chowking will do the feasibility study and approve or reject the proposed site.

Does Chowking provide the store personnel required?

Chowking does not directly hire employees for the franchisee. However, Chowking assists in the recruitment and training of managers and provides HR management guidelines.

The franchise is awarded to individuals only, although the franchisee can form a corporation where he/she is majority owner.

How long after Chowking franchise approval can the store open?

About two to four months after the site turnover.

What is the duration of Chowking franchise?

The Chowking franchise contract is for ten years, renewable for another term, provided certain provisions in the contract are met.

What are the requirements for application?

Letter of Intent, location map of the site, and a duly-accomplished application form.