A few months ago, we had the opportunity to eat at Hawker Chan in One Ayala, Makati. Now, it’s one of the restaurants that I truly wanted to try because I was intrigued by its moniker “The Cheapest Michelin-starred Meal in the World.” Restaurants are awarded a Michelin Star for having top-quality ingredients with distinct flavors that are prepared consistently at all times. Although most people will think that only fine-dining or first-rate restaurants earn a Michelin Star, that’s not the case because any restaurant can earn a Michelin Star regardless of the price point or style of service. Just the same, most high-end restaurants earn a Michelin Star because they can afford to maintain the quality of their food through top-notch ingredients. Having said that, getting a Michelin Star says a lot about Hawker Chan.

In terms of the ambiance, Hawker Chan is similar to any other Asian fast-food restaurant. What I do like about Hawker Chan is its efficient queue making ordering and payment a breeze. We also didn’t wait long to be seated even if we went there during peak hours. Overall, the interiors of Hawker Chan are simple and almost bare except for some posters on the wall. Dining is casual and laid-back.

I ordered the Beef Brisket Noodle Soup and Mommy Khris ordered the Seafood Laksa Bowl. Since we were dining as a group, we also ordered a plate of fried dumplings to share. Condiments are also available on the table if you want to make a dip or just want to add more spice to your food.

The Beef Brisket Noodle soup is hearty and delicious. The noodles are firm while the soup is warm and flavorful. It’s the perfect treat for cold or rainy day weather, or if you’re simply feeling blue.

I also tasted Mommy Khris’ seafood laksa bowl and it was rich and flavorful. While it was good, I thought it was too rich for my palate.

For drinks, we ordered calamansi barley. I thought it would taste too plant-like but I was surprised because it was refreshing. It was a good way to get your extra dose of greens for the day.

Hawker Chan’s menu is composed of the following:

• Soya Sauce Chicken
• Poached Chicken
• Roasted Duck
• Char Siew
• Roasted Pork
• Beef Brisket

These can be a combination of rice, fragrant chicken rice, noodles, or vegetables and noodles.

There are also combinations that you might want to try: 

• Roast meat: soya sauce chicken, char siew, or roasted pork
• Roast duck: soya sauce chicken, char siew, roasted pork, and poached chicken

Lastly, large orders, platters, special noodle dishes, sides, desserts, and add-ons are also available.

Hawker Chan has branches in the following locations. This is already the complete list so you won’t have to google “Hawker Chan near me” anymore.

G/F Entertainment Mall,

SM Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City

Felix Huertas cor. A.H. Lacson Streets

Sta. Cruz, Manila, Philippines (#170-171)

53A Bldg. A, Julia Vargas corner Wack Wack Village

Mandaluyong City 1555, Manila, Philippines

107-108 Rizal Avenue Extension

East Grace Park, Caloocan

Metro Manila, Philippines

Upper Ground Floor, Main Building

SM City North EDSA, Bago Bantay, Quezon City

Ground Floor, Glorietta 3, Ayala Center

Glorietta Complex, Makati City

Bonifacio Global City, Lower Ground

Philippine Stock Exchange Tower 

Bonifacio High Street, Taguig City, 1630

Unit #58 Ayala Malls-Manila Bay

President Diosdado Macapagal Blvd

Aseana City, Barangay Tambo, Paranaque City

Luneta Hill, Upper Session Rd

Baguio, 2600 Benguet, Philippines

Ground floor, Maharlika Highway

Barangay Balogo, East District, 4700

Sorsogon City, Sorsogon, Philippines

Imelda Roces Avenue

Zone 9 Brgy. 37 Bitano, Legazpi City 4500

All in all, we had a great dining experience at Hawker Chan. The food is indeed delicious and of excellent quality. Hawker Chan truly deserves its Michelin Star award.

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