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Binondo Food Walk

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Walk through Manila's Chinatown one bite at a time - from fried chicken and fresh lumpia to handmade dumplings, hopia, fried siopao and a dim sum finale.

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Binondo is better understood on foot - and preferably while hungry. This self-guided Lost in Manila food walk begins at Binondo Church, where travelers first get their bearings and encounter the neighborhood's long Chinese-Filipino history. From there, the route moves through Binondo one flavor at a time: classic fried chicken at Sincerity, fresh lumpia at New Po Heng, handmade dumplings at Dong Bei, hopia to taste or take home, an optional cafe recovery stop, fried siopao along Ongpin, and finally a proper dim sum meal at Wai Ying. This is not designed as a race between famous restaurants. Each stop changes the flavor and rhythm of the walk. Share portions. Walk slowly. Look into the side streets. Take breaks when Manila's heat demands it. The food is the route, but the neighborhood is the experience.

Route itinerary

  1. 1
    Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Saint Lorenzo Ruiz (Binondo Church)
    Churches and Religious Sites Start · 25 min
    Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Saint Lorenzo Ruiz (Binondo Church)

    City of Manila, Metro Manila

    Trip note

    Begin at Binondo Church and Plaza Lorenzo Ruiz. Use this first stop to get oriented and understand the Chinese-Filipino history of the neighborhood before beginning the food crawl.

    Address Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Saint Lorenzo Ruiz (Binondo Church), 1006 Plaza Lorenzo Ruiz, Binondo, Manila, 1006 Metro Manila

    ★ 4.60 · 3556 reviews
  2. 2
    Sincerity Restaurant
    Restaurants Stop · 35 min
    Sincerity Restaurant

    City of Manila, Metro Manila

    Trip note

    First food stop: Sincerity Restaurant. Share an order rather than eating a full meal. The classic fried chicken is the signature tasting stop before moving deeper into Binondo.

    Address Sincerity Restaurant, 519 Quintin Paredes, Binondo, Manila, 1006 Metro Manila

    ★ 4.20 · 1119 reviews
  3. 3
    New Po Heng Lumpia House
    Restaurants Stop · 25 min
    New Po Heng Lumpia House

    City of Manila, Metro Manila

    Trip note

    New Po Heng Lumpia House. Try the fresh lumpia. This provides a lighter vegetable-forward contrast after the fried chicken and introduces another classic Chinese-Filipino Binondo specialty.

    Address 621, New Po Heng Lumpia House, 1006 Carvajal St, Binondo, Manila, 1006 Metro Manila

    ★ 4.30 · 527 reviews
  4. 4
    Dong Bei Dumpling
    Destination Stop · 25 min
    Dong Bei Dumpling

    Manila, Metro Manila

    Trip note

    Dong Bei Dumpling on Yuchengco Street. Try the handmade kuchay and pork dumplings. Share an order so there is room for the remaining stops.

    Address 642 Yuchengco St, Binondo, Manila, 1006 Metro Manila, Philippines

  5. 5
    Ho-land Hopia & Asian Deli Inc.
    Bakeries and Desserts Stop · 15 min
    Ho-land Hopia & Asian Deli Inc.

    City of Manila, Metro Manila

    Trip note

    Ho-land Hopia & Asian Deli. Taste one or two pieces of hopia and consider buying additional pastries as pasalubong. This is primarily a tasting and takeaway stop.

    Address Ho-land Hopia & Asian Deli Inc., 646 Yuchengco St, Binondo, Manila, 1006 Metro Manila

    ★ 4.50 · 322 reviews
  6. 6
    Café Mezzanine
    Cafes Stop · 35 min
    Café Mezzanine

    City of Manila, Metro Manila

    Trip note

    Optional recovery stop at Cafe Mezzanine. Sit down, cool off, have a drink and rest before continuing. Additional food is optional because several tastings remain.

    Address Café Mezzanine, 650 Ongpin St, Binondo, Manila, 1006 Metro Manila

    ★ 3.90 · 766 reviews
  7. 7
    Shanghai Fried Siopao
    Restaurants Stop · 15 min
    Shanghai Fried Siopao

    City of Manila, Metro Manila

    Trip note

    Shanghai Fried Siopao. Try one fried siopao, ideally shared when traveling as a group. This brings the walk back to quick street-level eating after the cafe break.

    Address Shanghai Fried Siopao, 828 Ongpin St, Santa Cruz, Manila, 1008 Metro Manila

    ★ 4.60 · 1137 reviews
  8. 8
    Wai Ying Fast Food
    Fast Food Finish · 50 min
    Wai Ying Fast Food

    City of Manila, Metro Manila

    Trip note

    Finish at the 810 Benavidez Street branch of Wai Ying Fast Food. End the walk with shared dim sum, noodles or another substantial dish. This is the final sit-down meal of the Trip.

    Address Wai Ying Fast Food, 810 Benavidez St, Binondo, Manila, 1006 Metro Manila

    ★ 4.20 · 2795 reviews

Recommended stops

Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Saint Lorenzo Ruiz (Binondo Church)
Tourist Stop Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Saint Lorenzo Ruiz (Binondo Church)

City of Manila, Metro Manila

Begin at Binondo Church and Plaza Lorenzo Ruiz. Use this first stop to get oriented and understand the Chinese-Filipino history of the neighborhood before beginning the food crawl. View place
Sincerity Restaurant
Breakfast Sincerity Restaurant

City of Manila, Metro Manila

First food stop: Sincerity Restaurant. Share an order rather than eating a full meal. The classic fried chicken is the signature tasting stop before moving deeper into Binondo. View place
New Po Heng Lumpia House
Other New Po Heng Lumpia House

City of Manila, Metro Manila

New Po Heng Lumpia House. Try the fresh lumpia. This provides a lighter vegetable-forward contrast after the fried chicken and introduces another classic Chinese-Filipino Binondo specialty. View place
Dong Bei Dumpling
Other Dong Bei Dumpling

Manila, Metro Manila

Dong Bei Dumpling on Yuchengco Street. Try the handmade kuchay and pork dumplings. Share an order so there is room for the remaining stops. View place
Café Mezzanine
Coffee Café Mezzanine

City of Manila, Metro Manila

Optional recovery stop at Cafe Mezzanine. Sit down, cool off, have a drink and rest before continuing. Additional food is optional because several tastings remain. View place