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The Dubai chewy cookie is the latest South Korean food trend taking the world by storm—find out where to get it in Manila (from the original flavour to strawberry, matcha, and more)
You’ve had the Dubai chocolate, but have you tried the Dubai chewy cookie?
Neither a cookie nor from Dubai, the Dubai chewy cookie is the latest evolution of the Dubai chocolate craze. Originally from South Korea, the dessert (also known as “dujjonku”) is actually a chocolate-dusted marshmallow stuffed with pistachio and knafeh—the same fillings you’d find in the Dubai chocolate bar.
The Dubai chewy cookie trend took off last September thanks to K-pop endorsements by the likes of Jang Won-young, a member of the girl group Ive, who posted a photo of her chocolate-dusted dujjonku lips. Since then, the dujjonku has taken South Korea by storm; the trend has swiftly inspired copycats across the globe, and Manila is no exception.
Read on to find out where to order the viral treat in Metro Manila, from the classic pistachio knafeh to matcha, strawberry and even Biscoff versions.
Related: Meet the man behind the Dubai chocolate craze: Filipino chef Nouel Catis
Slide
With three branches across the metro, Slide café specialises in over-the-top drinks that blur the lines between beverage and dessert—think red velvet, tiramisu or crème brûlée in latte form. Try their version of the viral Dubai chewy cookie in matcha and pistachio chocolate knafeh, or even sat atop their pistachio latte.
The Daily Bakes
After creating their own pistachio knafeh bar and pistachio knafeh cake, it’s only natural that The Daily Bakes hops on the Dubai chewy cookie trend, too. The brand prides itself on using quality ingredients and finishes each dujjonku with a touch of gold for added flair and easy gifting.
Busan Cafe
An extension of Busan Korean Restaurant, Busan Café offers a range of coffees, smoothies, matcha and Korean desserts like fat macarons. Now, they've expanded their offerings to include the decadent Dubai chewy cookie.
Yanka
Yanka specialises in thick, loaded cookies, from classic chocolate chip to red velvet swirl, almond crème and triple chocolate. While the dujjonku is not technically a cookie, this Quezon City-based business wasted no time hopping onto the trend, offering the Dubai chewy cookie by the piece or in boxes of four.
Kukidō
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A well-loved cookie brand known for its ooey gooey, customisable cookies, Kukidō has an entire collection dedicated to the Dubai chocolate craze. Opt for the hefty 110gr cookie, cookie croissant or the new Dubai chewy cookie for solo enjoyment, or if catering to a crowd, consider the 6-inch cookie cake or 8-inch cookie pie. They also offer their minis cookie fondue with a pistachio crunch dip.
Read more: Tatler’s ultimate guide: where to order the best cookies in Metro Manila
Dujjonku
Currently on soft opening, this new brand offers one item and one item only: the eponymous “두쫀쿠” or Dujjonku. Support this small business and order their Dubai chewy cookie, available per piece or in sets of three and five.
Zuri Cravings
Why stop at chocolate, pistachio and knafeh? Zuri Cravings also offers Dubai chewy cookies with fresh strawberries for a juicy contrast. The chocolatier also sells strawberry pistachio knafeh cups, chocolate pistachio tiramisu, Lotus Biscoff and pistachio knafeh croissants, plus loads of other Dubai chocolate desserts for those who truly Can’t Get Knafeh of It.
Coffee Daily
Coffee Daily is no stranger to trendy desserts, offering treats like croffles, matcha tiramisu and now, the Dubai chewy cookie. Find them at Batasan Hills or catch them at one of their pop-ups, and pair your dujjonku with one of their decadent drinks, like a banana pudding matcha latte.
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Dip Berry
Pistachio not quite your thing? Based in Cavite, Dip Berry offers the Dubai chewy cookie in two flavours: pistachio knafeh and Biscoff knafeh.
Miguela’s
Sweet tooths, beware! Miguela’s offers cookies, brownies and a tempting menu of monthly specials from the cookie butter cookie to s’mores brownies. They’ve also rolled out the Dubai chewy in boxes of four, but with limited slots to maintain quality and consistency, they sell quickly—slots for February are already full, so be sure to keep an eye out for when they open orders for March.
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C’est Bon
C’est Bon’s product range spans cookies, cereal crunch, truffle cream sauce (the one that started it all) and most recently, the dujjonku. Order the Dubai chewy cookie and other treats for pickup with a one-day lead time, or catch them at their next pop-up.
Sweet Tones by Toni
Through Sweet Tones by Toni, owner Toni Morales goes beyond the classic Dubai chewy cookie with chocolate strawberry, matcha strawberry and Biscoff cheesecake flavours. Place your orders online or book her dessert catering services for events.
About
Lauren’s love for food came much later in life than one would expect— an obsession awakened in the streets of Melbourne’s multicultural dining scene. Armed with this newfound passion, she returned to the Philippines determined to discover the best eats in her home country, with a personal advocacy to champion local cuisines and homegrown talent. Nothing is off-limits; if it’s delicious, it’s worth celebrating.
Work
As Tatler Dining associate editor, Lauren covers all things food and drink, from listing the latest openings in our monthly Dining Radar to interviewing chefs and bartenders about the biggest obstacles crippling the industry today. Beyond the digital space, she also organises Tatler Dining’s tentpole events, including Off Menu and Tatler Dining Kitchen, as well as the annual Tatler Best Philippines awards night and guide launch, detailing the best restaurants in the country.
For leads and event invites, contact her via lauren@tatlerphilippines.com or follow her on Instagram at @laurengolangco.
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