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Food Crawl in Binondo: Best Chinese Restaurants

When you think of Manila, chances are you'll think of Binondo, the city's Chinatown. Binondo is derived from the Tagalog word binondak, which means "mountainous," in reference to the area's undulating topography.

So, it's no surprise that the best Chinese food in the Philippines can be found here in Binondo! Now, you'll in for a ride of the excellent Chinese food crawl!


Wai Ying Fastfood

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Across from the Manila Chinatown Hotel on Buenavidez Street in Binondo is the two-story Wai Ying Fast Food restaurant. Located in the heart of Chinatown, Wai Ying has been a staple for over a decade. The classic wonder on their menu is the siomai. The meatiness and firmness of it are the main reason why the customer kept on coming back on their store. Indulging yourself into their famous siomai will definitely give you a satisfying sense of savor. It also has a great texture thanks to the combination of crunchy shrimp and mushroom chunks! Their Beef Ball comes up next, and it's another smash hit of mine. It’s a fantastic way to satisfy our Chinese food cravings: mild, tasty, and bursting with meat flavor! The hakaw is another popular dish here. Wrappers and shells were delectable and papery, what made it more superb is the satisfying crunch I received as I bit on them.

 

New Po-Heng Lumpia House

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New Po-Heng Lumpia House is the place to go if you have a craving for spring rolls, and they are located at 621 Carvajal St. Binondo manila, Philippines.  Fresh lumpia are the specialty here, and they fill them with all sorts of finely chopped and cooked goodies including veggies, peanuts, shrimp, and pig. They also have pork maki, and kiampong which is certainly mouthwatering, and very appetizing! Excellent Chinese cuisine at a very reasonable price. That being said, if you want to eat something delicious that won't make you feel sluggish? Visit the best lumpia restaurant there is!

 

Awi's Cafe & Restaurant

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One of Binondo's top restaurants is Awi's, a chic Chinese cafe serving up some of the city's best cuisine. Their food is great for a family get-together at the salo-salo because the portions are large, and the tastes are amazing! It is located at 520 ET Yuchengco St, Binondo, Manila. You may find dishes inspired by Chinese, American, and Filipino cooking on their menu. Pata bihon, stuffed shrimp, salt and pepper squid are just some of the crowd pleasers! The highlight of their Pata Bihin is the stir-fried rice noodles, with patatim, a pork leg that has been long stewed in a sauce made of sweet and savory soy sauce laced with Asian aromatics—definitely a must have when you visit in Binondo! 

 

Chuan Kee

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Don't even think about doing a Chinese food crawl without including Chuan Kee! This food stop has a high tier quality of amazing Chinese foods. It can be found at 650 Ongpin St, Binondo, Manila, 1006 Binondo, Philippines. Their menu is also worth returning to! They have beef with rich beefy flavor and tender beefy chunks, the pork asodo is cooked to perfection! You shouldn't miss out on classic kiampong, either. This sticky rice has a robust umami flavor because to the dried shrimp, dried scallops, Chinese sausage, and cured pork. According to past reviews, kind personnel is also the main reason why this place is highly recommended. The business owners prioritize efficiency and timeliness in their service— so this is certainly the best spot to go!

 

Eng Bee Tin Chinese Deli

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You shouldn’t also sleep on Eng Bee Tin Chinese Deli! Their Mooncake Black Mongo is the best. And fun fact about this, it's diabetic-friendly moon cake, as the name suggests. Eng Bee Tin has made their world-famous mooncakes suitable for those with diabetes. Classic white tikoy rolled and filled with mongo filling and covered with peanuts is another bomb on their menu, and it is best paired with their chewy goodness mochiballs. And don't forget about hopia kundol! Hopia kundol is a vegetarian version of the traditional Hopiang baboy. It is a delicious treat that is brimming with the sweet and savory flavor of winter melon (kundol).