Oldies and Goodies: Five of the Best-Loved Restaurants in Binondo, Manila

Last Updated on May 24, 2019 by

The renowned Chinatown of Binondo, Manila, dates all the way back to the Spanish occupation when the colonial government kept a close watch on Chinese residents by having them settle close to the Spanish walled city known as Intramuros. Since the advent of the 20th century, Binondo has been transformed into a renowned commercial district, chock full of specialty stores, tea houses, and restaurants that have become essential to a complete experience of Manila for both tourists and locals. In fact, Binondo is considered a major food trip destination for travelers.

Here are some stops you dare not miss if you’re visiting Binondo.

President Grand Palace –746-750 Ongpin Street, Binondo, Manila

Binondo food trip ain’t complete without a stop at this family place. The menu of “The President”, as it is fondly known, is fit for a banquet. Prominently featured here are seafood delicacies such as abalone and prawns, as well as other popular Chinese dishes such as Peking duck and fried noodles. It is no wonder that “The President” has often been the venue for celebrations. The place is often booked for family gatherings as well as corporate events.

The Original Salido Restaurant – 839 Ongpin St., Binondo, Manila

Another “must” found on Binondo’s famed Ongpin Street is The Original Salido Restaurant, which is the place to go for pork asado. Aside from this beloved sweetish meat dish, other foodie favorites include a noodle dish known as Chami, and the extensive all-day breakfast selections.

Ongpin Mañosa – 926 Ongpin St., Binondo, Manila

Before jumping to another food street, a stop is necessary at Ongpin Mañosa. Found in this humble establishment is the long-time favorite Machang. It is a glutinous rice dish stuffed with pork and mushrooms, then wrapped in bamboo leaves and steamed for hours. For some, machang is a complete meal on its own. The Ongpin Mañosa also serves dumplings and noodle dishes in a variety of flavors.

Sincerity Café and Restaurant – 497 E.T. Yuchengco St.,  Binondo, Manila

Fried chicken lovers can settle in Sincerity Café. This place has one of the best-fried chicken recipes in Metro Manila, seasoned with a special blend of herbs and spices. This has become a favourite destination for both locals and visitors. Other loved selections in Sincerity Café include its oyster cake and kalabasa cake.

Dong Bei Dumpling – 642 Yuchengco Street, Binondo, Manila

A fan of dimsum? Dong Bei Dumpling is the place to be! One must not be fooled by its small and cramped appearance of the store, which belies the culinary wonders within. Although the queue outside during peak hours may be tiring, the dumplings here are worth the wait, being made and cooked fresh in front of the diners. Dumplings come in a variety of mouth-watering fillings such as pork, shrimp, and kuchay, as well as the much-celebrated “soup dumpling” or xiao long bao.

All these culinary gems and more are readily accessible for the residents of the Binondo prime skyscrapers such as the Oxford Parksuites and 8 Alonzo Parksuites.

Located in the heart of Binondo, these luxury residential complexes offer a full range of high-end amenities, including lounges, pools, gyms, game rooms, meditation rooms, walkways, and pocket gardens – all designed to promote health and wellness and complement the bustling urban environment.

These properties are also built with cutting-edge technologies to withstand earthquakes and storms, thus adding to residents’ security and peace of mind. An added plus to these developments is their proximity to schools such as the Chiang Kai Shek College and Hope Christian High School, thus making it easier for young students to achieve a school-life balance. They are also located near major thoroughfares in Binondo, which adds to the ease of commuting and driving to and from work and home.

Living in these upscale residential towers developed by Anchor Land gives you the luxury of being close to the taste of genuine Chinese favorites, and residing right at the heart of Manila Chinatown.