For a restaurant called Wong Place, a name that sounds dangerously close to “wrong place,” its newest branch in Capitol Commons feels ironically right.
After making noise in BGC with its mix of Chinese comfort food, cocktails, and distinctly youthful energy, this must-visit Pasig City restaurant has officially expanded—a move that founder Grant Teng says came naturally as the brand evolves beyond its original home.
“We didn’t even know if it was going to work,” Teng admits about the first Wong Place branch in BGC. What started as a relatively small and experimental restaurant quickly found an audience in diners searching for Chinese restaurants that feel casual and social while still having the quality and personality of more traditional ones. “There wasn’t really anything in between,” Teng says, referring to the usual extremes of formal banquet-style Chinese restaurants and rushed, no-frills eateries. Wong Place was meant to land somewhere in the middle—a place where diners could order familiar dishes, pair them with cocktails, and have a fun time.
Wong Place at Capitol Commons: Location and Dining Experience
But that success, unfortunately, came with its own set of limitations. The BGC branch’s compact setup made expansion difficult operationally, especially when it came to deliveries and kitchen space. “We needed somewhere bigger,” Teng explains. “Somewhere that could support what we wanted to do.” Capitol Commons offered exactly that with a larger kitchen, more room to grow, and access to Ortigas dining enthusiasts and nearby neighborhoods who had already been making the trip to BGC.
More importantly, the area matched the restaurant’s personality. Much like BGC, Capitol Commons thrives on a mix of yuppies, residents, families, and even nightlife regulars—a balance that Teng says is important to the brand because Wong Place was never meant to be just somewhere to eat, it was always supposed to be a social space, one where classic Chinese comfort food, music, drinks, and atmosphere all mattered equally.
Must-Try Chinese Comfort Food Dishes at Wong Place
While Wong Place is a fun, quirky multi-hyphenate establishment, it’s clear that food is still the main reason why it clicked so quickly. Their hakaw (steamed shrimp dumplings) are a must-order because of the soft, chewy, and almost-translucent wrappers that encase rich and savory shrimp. It’s a classic appetizer done justice, making it easy to understand why diners can’t seem to get enough of this Chinese restaurant staple.
The Salted Egg Chicharon Bulaklak, on the other hand, is chaos cooked and served on a plate. It’s crunchy, messy, rich, and absolutely slathered in that creamy, slightly gritty salted egg coating that somehow makes an already sinful dish even more addictive.
They also have Salt & Pepper Spareribs, a personal favorite because of its sizzling, peppery aroma. While golden brown and crispy on the outside, inside it’s tender, juicy, and packed with a comforting mix of salty, savory, and spicy flavors. Can’t blame anyone if they refuse to share this dish because it is dangerously easy to finish alone.
To keep up with the fun, flavorful food, Wong Place also has a well-rounded drink roster that consists of everything from refreshing mocktails and creative cocktails to craft beers that fit the restaurant’s laid-back vibe. So whether you’re dropping by for a full meal, after-work drinks, or just a late-night catch-up session with friends, Wong Place has a way of encouraging you to stay a little longer than planned.
The Full Wong Place Experience: Cocktails, Music, and Social Dining
Truly, the Capitol Commons branch makes dropping by and staying longer easier than ever. Compared to its BGC sibling, this new location feels more fully realized, with a proper DJ booth, an upgraded sound system, and more room to have a good time. That’s what separates Wong Place from more traditional Chinese restaurants: it isn’t just built around eating, but around the joy of hanging out, too.
Teng, who comes from a family who has long been successful in the food business, says he intentionally wanted Wong Place to feel more unique and creative. So beyond its nightlife energy, the interiors are packed with knickknacks collected over the years, quirky details, and playful references that make the space feel personal rather than polished.
The menu follows the same philosophy, choosing to balance familiar Chinese comfort food with small, unexpected twists to keep things fun without losing what makes the dishes comforting in the first place. Together, all of these create an experience that’s easygoing, flavorful, full of personality, and incredibly easy to keep coming back to.
So don’t let the name fool you: Wong Place may have started in BGC, but this new chapter in Pasig feels very, very right.
Wong Place is located at G/F The Royalton at Capitol Commons, Estancia, Pasig City.
Frequently Asked Questions
Wong Place is located at G/F The Royalton at Capitol Commons, Estancia, Pasig City.
Wong Place serves Chinese comfort food including dimsum, noodle dishes, spareribs, and modern bar food.
Yes. Wong Place offers cocktails, mocktails, craft beers, and other drinks designed for social dining.
Yes. The restaurant is designed for group dining, casual hangouts, and nightlife gatherings.
