Ck’s Hot Shoppe

This place is incredible. We had the «blood stew», soup, spring rolls, and noodles. Unbelievable! Chef Chris is the real deal. Authentic Filipino food which promises to please aficionados and convert neophytes. This place is going to blow up.

First of all, I came into this restaurant with no preconceptions about Filipino food. After talking to the owner a bit with my friend we decided on the crispy pata, which as I understand is a pig leg slow roasted for several hours, left to marinate for a day, and then deep fried. However it is actually made, it was incredible. Tender, juicy pork meat surrounded by cracklin-​like skin. It came with a salad and we also got the great sweet potato fries. It could have easily fed two more people (though we left no scraps in our pork-​induced frenzy). I’ve never had anything like it, and very addictive.
Later I came back and got the mami soup which had loads of beef shank, eggs, pasta, greens, and even bone with marrow. The broth was very flavorful, especially with some of the side additives (calamondim citrus (and fish sauce?))
Price for portions is great and more importantly, the food is unbelievable, and unlike anything else in the city. Everything goes great with beer. The owner is super friendly, as are everyone else I’ve met that works there. What more can you want? They also have cheap burgers and po-​boys which I look forward to trying after I work my way through some more of the Filipino menu.

Chris the Head Chef worked with one of New orleans greatest chefs; the late Chef Paul, and that talent is clearly displayed through his dishes! If you are looking for some great filipino food, great prices and service it cannot be beat anywhere else! These dish sizes are not exaggerated, they are huge! Thanks for your hospitality Chef Chris, we will be back again!!!

So I found CK’s accidentally while driving around my neighborhood looking for something quick to eat. I ordered a shrimp poboy and sweet potato fries and I cant believe Im saying this but I think it was the best poboy Ive ever had in the city. Definitely the best sweet potato fries ever! Great seasoning! I had to go eat at my old fav (crabby jack’s) the next day just to make sure I wasnt crazy. Actually I’m writing this review from Jack’s (they are good too, not knocking them) I am that impressed. Perfect bread, fresh dressings and shrimp, perfect seasoning and really big shrimp. I was a little afraid at first but you shouldnt be, this is a neighborhood gem. Next time Im ordering off of the Filipino menu!