Known as “The Oldest Chinatown in the World”, Binondo is a one-stop destination to taste the best Chinese delicacies in Metro Manila. From dumplings to noodles, there are dozens of restaurants you can find in here.   We’ve rounded up a list of some of the best eats you can find in the “World’s Oldest Chinatown“.

SHANGHAI FRIED SIOPAO

📸 @thefoodtography.mnl 🗺️  https://g.page/ShanghaiFriedSiopao 📍 828 Ongpin St, Santa Cruz, Binondo Manila ⏳ 8AM – 6PM There is a famous small shop at the busy Ongpin Street, called Shanghai Fried Siopao. They have been serving freshly cooked fried siopao daily since 1985 and have been a popular stop in the area, so expect you will be welcomed by a long line but we promise the queue is worth the wait. One bite is all it takes to know why people flock over this famous fried bun.  

YING YING TEAHOUSE

📸 @_jeifer_ 🗺️  https://g.page/yingyingteahouseofficial 📍  233-235 Yuchengco St, Binondo, Manila ⏳  7AM – 10PM No Binondo trip is complete without having some dim sum and Ying Ying Teahouse is the best place for it. You’ll never go wrong with their hakao, pork buns and their famous siomai. And yes, be ready for a queue especially during lunch hours but hey, people line up for good food.  

SINCERITY CAFE & RESTAURANT

📸 @thehungrybaron 🗺️  https://goo.gl/maps/SBvj4PfHFEPL6JQM8 📍 519 Quintin Paredes Rd, Binondo Manila ⏳ 9AM – 9PM Hello, Fried Chicken Lovers! If you haven’t tried Sincerity Fried Chicken, then you’re missing out! Wu Xiang Chicken House is known as Sincerity Cafe & Restaurant, is a little shop in Binondo where you can find the best fried chicken and super famous in the Metro. Filipino taste buds are quite discerning so you’ll surely appreciate this  staple in Chinatown.  

MASUKI MAMI HOUSE

📸 @ourdailyrecipesph 🗺️  https://goo.gl/maps/rJsnyawimtb9uJrq8 📍 931 Benavidez St., Binondo, Manila ⏳ 9AM – 9PM If you are looking for the best mami noodles, then Masuki Mami House is perfect for you. They serve old-time favorites plus, a varieties of their best selling fresh, original mami. There are different kinds of mami flavors such as chicken, asado, beef and wonton. Don’t forget to add their famous siopao as side too!  

ENG BEE TIN

📸 @raleigh.guzman 🗺️ https://goo.gl/maps/rJsnyawimtb9uJrq8 📍 628 Ongpin St., Binondo, Manila ⏳ 9AM – 7PM Craving for hopia and tikoy? Look no further than Eng Bee Tin! They are best known for their wide selection of hopia, pastries and various Chinese treats. They are also one of the biggest international exporters of hopia, shipping to almost the entire world. Definite must-try goodies are their ube hopia, ube tikoy and their mooncakes. There are more than dozens of foodie certified hubs and spots in Binondo, so stay tuned for more from us. And while you’re at it, don’t forget Red Planet Manila Binondo on your next Binondo Food Trip!