If you're up for an exciting food adventure, then go on a Binondo Food Trip this 2023!
There are so many amazing things to do in Binondo, and one of them is to go on a food trip! Dubbed as the “Oldest Chinatown in the World,” you can find here many restaurants, food kiosks and outlets serving delicious local dishes. If you're an adventurous foodie, Binondo is definitely one of the best places for food tripping in Manila. Wondering where to eat in Binondo? We recently visited Binondo and compiled this list of best places to eat, restaurants to try, and treats to bring home as pasalubong. You could use as your guide for your next Binondo Food Trip Adventure!
WHERE TO EAT: Binondo Food Crawl Guide 2023
Here's my list of Tried-and-Tested Places to Eat in Binondo.
Where to eat if you want to go on a food trip in Binondo? Here's a list of my recommended places to eat for your next Binondo Food Trip!
Tea Brothers
Location: 628 Ongpin St. Binondo Manila (Beside Eng Bee Tin)
Must-try: Ube Latte Milk Tea
Budget: 75 Pesos per person
Nowadays, there are so many milk tea shops. But what sets Tea Brothers apart from the rest is their Ube Latte Milk Tea which is so yummy. Milk tea lover will love it! Definitely, a must-try drink when in Binondo!
New Po Heng Lumpia House
Location: 627 Carvajal St. Binondo Manila
Opening Hours: 07:00 am to 09:00 pm, daily
Must-try: Chinese-style Fresh Lumpia
Budget: 70 Pesos per person
Located along Carvajal Street, New Po Heng Lumpia House is a small family-run canteen that is popular among locals. New Po Heng’s specialty and a must-try is their Chinese-style fresh lumpia or spring roll. Pour it with their special mix of sweet and spicy sauce which surely brings out the best of the lumpia's flavor.
Wai Ying Fast Food
Location: 810-816 Buenavista St. Binondo Manila
Opening Hours: 07:00 am to 02:00 am, daily
Must-try: Siomai, Dumplings, Buchi
Budget: 150-200 Pesos per person
This restaurant is popular for their scrumptious dimsum treats. We tried their Siomai, Hakaw, and Buchi. Just one serving of each and it’s very filling. The best thing with dining at Wai Ying is that it will not hurt your budget. A 4-piece Siomai is only 90 pesos, Hakaw is 80 pesos, and Buchi is around 70 pesos. Servings are big and good for sharing. Wai Ying Fast Food is located along Benavidez St., Binondo, Manila.
Dong Bei Dumplings
Location: 642 Yuchengco St. Binondo Manila
Opening Hours: 09:00 am to 09:00 pm, daily
Must-try: Pork Dumplings
Budget: 100-150 Pesos per person
This unassuming small restaurant tucked along Yuchengco Street, offers freshly-made and cooked dumplings. They offer different types of Chinese-style dumplings at affordable prices. We got to try their Pork Dumplings and it is so good! We ordered, and they cooked it. That's how freshly-cooked it is. And it's best eaten while hot!
Aside from dumplings, they also offer noodles, chicken and vegetable dishes. You can also buy frozen dumplings that you can take home with you.
Sincerity Restaurant and CafƩ
Location: 497 Yuchengco St. Binondo Manila
Opening Hours: 09:00 am to 09:00 pm (Monday to Saturday) and 09:00 am to 02:00 pm (Sunday)
Must-try: Fried Chicken and Lumpiang Shanghai
Budget: 150-200 Pesos per person
Sincerity Restaurant serves up delicious Chinese favorites that are worth the journey! This decades-old restaurant and cafƩ is a must-visit when in Binondo. It is home of the famous Sincerity Fried Chicken which really tastes good even without any dip or sauce. Also a must-try at Sincerity Restaurant are their Lumpiang Shanghai, Pancit, and other Chinese dishes.
Shanghai Fried Siopao
Location: Ongpin St. Binondo Manila
Opening Hours: 06:00 am to 07:00 pm, daily
Must-try: Fried Siopao
Budget: 50 Pesos per person
Different from the usual asado and bola bola siopao that we know, Shanghai Fried Siopao is steamed first and then lightly pan fried which gives it a crisp and slightly burnt texture. The siopao is generously filled with minced meat and a few chopped spring onions. Yummmmm! You can find this hole-in-the-wall store along Ongpin Street, Binondo Manila.
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Ying Ying Tea House
Location: 233-235 Dasmarinas St. corner Yuchengo St. Binondo Manila
Opening Hours: 07:00 am to 02:00 am, daily
Must-try: Roast Duck, Pork Asado, Siomai and Hakaw
Budget: 250 Pesos per person
Located along DasmariƱas St, corner Yuchengo St.Binondo, Manila, Ying Ying Tea House is one of our favorite restaurants in Binondo. That is why, whenever we visit Binondo, we always dine here. We had the Ying Ying Mixed Plate which comes with 1 cup of rice, Roast Duck, Pork Asado, White Chicken, Lechon Macau and Salted Egg. We also had Pork Asado with rice and some servings of fried and steamed dumplings. Also a must-try are their Siomai and Hakaw. Yummy!
Lan Zhou La Mien
Location: 818 Buenavidez St. Binondo Manila
Opening Hours: 08:00 am to 09:00 pm (Monday to Saturday) and 09:00 am to 08:30 pm (Sunday)
Must-try: Beef La Mien
Budget: 150-200 Pesos per person
Located along Buenavidez Street (beside Wai Ying), Lan Zhou La Mien is a restaurant serving delicious hand-pulled noodle soups. Must-try is their Beef La Mien which is so good and very filling. Best of all, every serving is huge and ideal for sharing.
CafƩ Mezzanine
Location: 650 Ongpin St. Binondo Manila
Opening Hours: 06:00 am to 10:00 pm, daily
Must-try: Beef La Mien
Budget: 150-200 Pesos per person
Also known as "The Fireman's Coffee Shop," Cafe Mezzanine is the best place to have dessert. Must-try and my favorite is their Lava Pao which is a dessert bun filled with salted egg and custard. It's an awesome combination of sweet and salty taste - definitely a must-try when dining at Cafe Mezzanine. You can find them along Ongpin St, Binondo, Manila near Binondo Church.
Best Places to Buy Pasalubong in Binondo
Eng Bee Tin
Address: 628 Ongpin St, Binondo, Manila, 1006 Metro Manila
Store Hours: 06:00 am - 10:00 pm, daily
Must-buy: Hopia and Tikoy (different kinds and flavors)
Salazar Bakery
Address: 783 Ongpin St, Binondo, Manila, 1006 Metro Manila
Store Hours: 05:30 am - 09:45 pm, daily
Must-buy: Hopia, Asado Roll, and different kinds of pastries
Ho-Land Hopia and Bakery
Address: 551 Yuchengco St, Binondo, Manila, 1006 Metro Manila
Store Hours: 07:30 am - 08:00 pm (Monday to Saturday) / 07:30 am - 05:00 pm (Sunday)
Must-buy: Hopia (different kinds and flavors)
Lord Stow's Bakery
Address: 707 Ongpin St, Binondo, Manila, 1006 Metro Manila
Store Hours: 08:00 am - 08:00 pm, daily
Must-buy: Egg Tarts
Polland Hopia Factory and Cafe
Address: 209 Escolta St, Binondo, Manila, 1006 Metro Manila
Store Hours: 07:00 am - 08:00 pm, daily
Must-buy: Hopia (different kinds and flavors)
Binondo Food Crawl Tips and Reminders
- Food trip in Binondo is best experienced if you share it with a partner, your family, or group of friends. This way, you can split or share the cost and try as many dishes as you want.
- If you're bringing a car, you can park it around Binondo Church or at Lucky Chinatown Mall and start your food trip from there.
- Plan your itinerary. List the places you want to visit and use google map to navigate the streets of Binondo and to find the restaurants listed above.
- If you wish to stay for a night in Binondo, there are a few hotels in Binondo to choose from. I highly recommend Ramada by Wyndham Manila Central and Red Planet Hotel Manila Binondo. I've tried both and they both have very nice location near the restaurants.
- Since there are only a few hotels in Binondo, be sure to book in advance online - especially during Chinese New Year when these hotels are mostly fully booked.
- Binondo is generally safe. But always be careful and mindful of your belongings when walking around its busy streets.
Binondo Food Tour Package
For ease and convenience, you may avail a Binondo Food Wok Tour. This tour will let you eat your way around the most intimate alleys of Binondo, Manila's historic Chinatown. With the assistance of a specialist foodie guide, you will also learn all about the history of the area as you feast on specialty dishes. Join this tour and try mouth-watering local neighborhood dishes like lumpia, siopao, pancit, champoy, and more! End the tour with a stop at a local vendor known for selling delicacies, a perfect souvenir to bring home for friends and family!
Other Food Tours and Experiences near Binondo
- Old Manila Filipino Food Crawl
- Dinner Buffet and Cultural Show at Barbara's Restaurant in Intramuros
- Intramuros Bambike Tour
- Manila City Tour Package
- Walls of this Content: An Intramuros Interactive Walk
- San Miguel + MalacaƱang Palace Guided Walking Tour
- Old Manila - Heritage Full Day Tour
- Manila Heritage Museum Crawl
Hotels in or near Binondo
Here are some of the nicest hotels in or near Binondo where you could stay for a night or two when exploring Binondo's Chinatown.
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Binondo Food Trip Vlog
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If you have any questions, comments or suggestions on other Binondo restaurants we should try, please leave a comment below.
Have fun and enjoy your food tripping in Binondo Manila!
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Wow...!!! Thank you for sharing ☺️ wish to try some.
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