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King Chef Dimsum Kitchen Banawe 238 + Giveaway

October 20, 2014 by Richard 52 Comments

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King Chef Dimsum Kitchen

King Chef Dimsum Kitchen recently transferred to the brand spanking new Banawe 238 Center. King Chef transferred from their humble digs at the back of Starbucks in what many had said was a lousy location. Their new location occupies half of the building’s 2nd floor with seating good for a couple of hundred people. The place is clean, well lighted and is so much more spacious that the previous location. There are also quite a number of parking spaces at the back and sides of the building.

We were there to sample a smidgen of their over 100 kinds of dimsum offerings separated into Steamed, Fried, rice rolls, congee, noodles, rice toppings and dessert. They offer daily dimsum promo hours during morning tea time (8 to 10am), afternoon tea (2 to 5pm) and late night tea time (9 to 12mn).

King Chef Dimsum Kitchen Hot Soya DrinkKing Chef Dimsum Kitchen Fruit Punch Black and White Gulaman

We started with some drinks while waiting for the rest of the group to arrive. Irene had her Hot Soya Milk (P80/P55 – promo) while I had the Black and White Gulaman (P75/P55 – promo). I was not able to try the Cold Fruit Punch (P120) but it looked pretty good.

Once our group was complete, the barrage of dimsum dishes started.

King Chef Dimsum Kitchen Bean Curd Roll

Irene and I love beancurd skin so much that if anything uses it is on the menu, we order it like the Beancurd Roll (P105/P62 – promo). This was really good and was quickly wiped out by me and Irene.

King Chef Dimsum Kitchen Five Spice Spareribs

Fried Five Spice Spareribs (P140). This is the petite version of the yum Garlic Burst Spareribs I had in King Chef Lucky Chinatown. Crispy and juicy with meat that had deeply absorbed the garlic and other spices. Perfect with or without some rice.

King Chef Dimsum Kitchen Ham Suy Kok Fried Wontons

This trio of fried dimsum are some of our picks, Fried Prawn Dumpling (P110/P68 – promo), Crispy Duck Wontons (P120/P68 – promo) and Ham Soy Kok (P95/P62 – promo). The most surprising of the lot was the fried duck wontons, which looked somewhat like the bombs Green Goblin used to throw. Crunchy exterior with a savory and sweet shredded duck filling, I guarantee you one order is not enough.  The ham suy kok is one the more underrated dimsums, glutious rice wrapped around minced pork, many don’t actually know the exact name let alone have ordered it.

King Chef Dimsum Kitchen Soyed Beef Keichi with Cucumber

Soyed Beef Keichi with Cucumber (P120/P68 – promo). This is a nice meaty and spicy appetizer with cubed pieced of beef, cucumber and century egg.

King Chef Dimsum Kitchen Mi Sua Ko

Misua Ko (P110). A classic dish I’ve actually never tried because I’m not fond of misua. I gave this a little try and enjoyed it. I describe it as something like a thick misua soup with lots of mushrooms and meat and fried garlic on top.

King Chef Dimsum Kitchen Dimsum Selections

Some of the other dimsum dishes we had was the Bird’s Eye Dumpling (P110/P68 – promo),  Beef Balls (P95/P68 – promo), Taro Puff (P120)and XO Siomai (P105/P62 – promo).

King Chef Dimsum Kitchen Congee

King’s Style Seafood Congee (P220). Irene makes a mean congee so we are usually disappointed with dimsum restaurant’s renditions. This one was had a nice special ingredient of minced chai-po (preserved turnip) that gave it a different but good flavor. This bowl is served piping hot and has shrimps, squid, fish, crabstick, fish ball and lobster ball inside.

King Chef Dimsum Kitchen Vermicelli Rice Rolls

I wasn’t too happy with the rice rolls though, I felt the roll was too thick thus making it heavier and the you could not easily taste the filling.

King Chef Dimsum Kitchen Peking Chicken 01King Chef Dimsum Kitchen Wonton and Beef Noodle Soup

Whether you like rice of noodles, King Chef Dimsum Kitchen has something for you. The Peking Chicken Rice Topping (P190) is large enough for two people or the Wonton Noodles (P150) with pretty springy noodles by local standards.

King Chef Dimsum Kitchen Lunch Set

Alternatively, you can get their lunch (11am-2pm) or breakfast (8am-11am) sets if you are alone but want some variety. This one above is the Breakfast Set 2 (P150) which is composed of a bowl of Satay Sotanghon soup plus Sharksfin Dumpling and Taosi Spareribs. This is such a good deal already, no need to wait for the promo periods to eat at King Chef.

King Chef Dimsum Kitchen Pumpkin BallsKing Chef Dimsum Kitchen Banawe Carrot Roll

King Chef Dimsum Kitchen not only has the traditional dimsum dishes, they also have some quirky creations like this Pumpkin Ball (P90/P62- promo) and Carrot Roll (P90/P62- promo). Both dishes have the same chewy dough with lotus paste filling and is intended for dessert.

King Chef Dimsum Kitchen Mango Balls

The other dessert we tried was the Mango Balls (P85/P62- promo). Dessicated coconut covered glutious mango flavored balls with mango bits inside. This would have been better had the mangoes been sweeter but that’s fruits for you, sometimes the season does not cooperate.

I can’t say the dimsum at King Chef Dimsum Kitchen are the best in Manila but they are reasonably priced and it is even cheaper with the set or during promo hours. The wide range of dimsum they serve also means you’ll definitely find something you’ll enjoy.

King Chef Dimsum Kitchen

2/F Banawe 238 Center
Banawe St. cor. Panalturan St.
Quezon City, Philippines
Contact No.: (632) 361-0571/ (632) 361-1332

Facebook Page: King Chef Dimsum Kitchen

Website: King Chef Dimsum Kitchen

 

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Filed Under: Quezon City, Restaurants Tagged With: Chinese restaurants in Manila, Dimsum places in Manila, Dimsum Promo, Restaurants in Banawe

Comments

  1. Neri Ann says

    October 20, 2014 at 8:36 AM

    My favorite dimsum is Har Gow!

    Reply
  2. Neri Ann says

    October 20, 2014 at 8:46 AM

    Joined the giveaway! Yummy post! Hoping to win! :)

    Reply
  3. Jaja Que says

    October 20, 2014 at 10:10 AM

    Siomai is my all time favorite :)

    Reply
  4. cherry says

    October 20, 2014 at 1:05 PM

    my fave dimsum is bean curd roll

    Reply
  5. Jenny So says

    October 20, 2014 at 2:28 PM

    Beancurd Roll

    Reply
  6. Marlon So says

    October 20, 2014 at 2:33 PM

    Fried Five Spice Spareribs

    Reply
  7. Manuel So says

    October 20, 2014 at 2:38 PM

    Hakao

    Reply
  8. Lilia So says

    October 20, 2014 at 2:43 PM

    siomai

    Reply
  9. Michael So says

    October 20, 2014 at 2:46 PM

    chicken feet :)

    Reply
  10. Jackal Frazor says

    October 20, 2014 at 4:35 PM

    Siomai is my favorite.

    Reply
  11. Hannah To says

    October 20, 2014 at 8:12 PM

    I like hakaw the best! :)

    Reply
  12. Susana Co says

    October 20, 2014 at 9:41 PM

    Hakao is my timeless favorite.

    Reply
  13. Astra C. Alegre says

    October 20, 2014 at 10:55 PM

    siomai

    Reply
  14. Charm Sy says

    October 20, 2014 at 10:59 PM

    I super love har gaw. However, when I’m in King Chef, I make it a point to order their Fried Shrimp Puff! Super yummy :)

    Reply
  15. Theresa Cruz-Escaros says

    October 20, 2014 at 11:08 PM

    Siomai and Hakaw!

    Reply
  16. Norylett Delfin says

    October 21, 2014 at 12:28 AM

    Siu mai dumplings is my favorite :)

    Reply
  17. nataliejill says

    October 21, 2014 at 1:00 AM

    My fave dimsum is Siomai, Ham suy kok & Hakaw! :) yumm! can’t wait! :D

    Reply
  18. Anonymous says

    October 21, 2014 at 7:51 PM

    Siomai! :))

    Reply
  19. vhenainthebigbluebox says

    October 21, 2014 at 8:34 PM

    Siomai! <3

    Reply
  20. Anonymous says

    October 21, 2014 at 9:07 PM

    Siomai :))

    Reply
  21. Anonymous says

    October 21, 2014 at 9:11 PM

    Siomai :)

    Reply
  22. Lawrence Guevara says

    October 22, 2014 at 2:57 AM

    Hakaw

    Reply
  23. May Ann dela Cruz says

    October 22, 2014 at 4:22 AM

    My favorites are siomai and hakaw!

    Reply
  24. HAZEL says

    October 22, 2014 at 11:21 AM

    My fave dimsum is hakaw☺

    Reply
  25. mel says

    October 22, 2014 at 12:56 PM

    hakaw!

    Reply
  26. Jamee Uy says

    October 22, 2014 at 1:02 PM

    radish cake :P

    Reply
  27. ccm1981 says

    October 22, 2014 at 8:41 PM

    siomai and dumplings

    Reply
  28. Jan Karen Ku says

    October 22, 2014 at 11:06 PM

    Hakaw!!!

    Reply
  29. Maricel Fajardo says

    October 23, 2014 at 4:07 AM

    Beancurd Roll

    Reply
  30. helen gatbonton says

    October 23, 2014 at 8:38 AM

    siomai

    Reply
  31. Kleah Marie Fortunado says

    October 24, 2014 at 4:00 PM

    Dumplings are my all time fave! :)

    Reply
  32. Den says

    October 24, 2014 at 7:07 PM

    fried prawn dumplings at king chef.

    Reply
  33. Anonymous says

    October 25, 2014 at 10:41 AM

    Minced shrimp puff is ❤️

    Reply
  34. Jenille Ng says

    October 25, 2014 at 10:46 AM

    My favorite dish is hakao! :)

    Reply
  35. Janina Sese says

    October 26, 2014 at 4:32 PM

    Siomai alwaaays. Thanks for the giveaway! :)

    Reply
  36. Abby Matic says

    October 26, 2014 at 5:42 PM

    Siomai the number one :)

    Reply
  37. kimtiu37 says

    October 26, 2014 at 9:21 PM

    Hakaw! and Siomai

    Reply
  38. cara smith says

    October 27, 2014 at 7:48 AM

    Favorite is Siomai
    Yum yum

    Reply
  39. Agent Desa (@heyheyheydesa) says

    October 27, 2014 at 2:38 PM

    Siomai and anything with noodles!

    Reply
  40. steve del castillo says

    October 27, 2014 at 5:08 PM

    Bird’s Eye Dumpling

    Reply
  41. alvin chua says

    October 27, 2014 at 5:13 PM

    Hakao!!!!! all time fave!

    Reply
  42. Ren Dewy-Cook says

    October 27, 2014 at 5:13 PM

    Chicken feet and dumplings yum yum (y)

    Reply
  43. Marianne says

    October 27, 2014 at 5:23 PM

    My favorite dimsum is xiao long bao.

    Reply
  44. cindy says

    October 27, 2014 at 6:19 PM

    they are the only few restaurant who serves ham suy kok. I always order this whenever i see this in the menu.

    Reply
  45. Shakirizza L. Cabrera says

    October 27, 2014 at 6:21 PM

    Siomai!

    Reply
  46. Kristel says

    October 27, 2014 at 10:40 PM

    I love Siomai! =)

    Reply
  47. Mary Louise Sanchez says

    October 28, 2014 at 3:16 AM

    Actually I have lots of favorites among the Dimsum dishes! To name a few, Shumai Dumping or popularly known as “Siomai” is on top of my list, followed by Congee, Spare Ribs and of course Spring Rolls. :-) Because they are the ones that I usually eat in a Chinese Restaurant. :-)

    Reply
  48. Tiffany see says

    October 28, 2014 at 11:44 AM

    my favorite dish is taro puff

    Reply
  49. Robert Jonathan Chan says

    October 28, 2014 at 4:06 PM

    Chicken feet is my favorite spicy and sweet

    Reply
  50. clint odeza (@wudstock08) says

    October 28, 2014 at 8:12 PM

    wanton noodles and siomai

    Reply
  51. Marites Quitoriano says

    October 29, 2014 at 1:54 AM

    My favorite dimsum is hakao :)

    Reply
  52. Cora Letada (@coraletada) says

    October 29, 2014 at 7:11 PM

    Hakaw and siomai! :)

    Reply

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