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There are no other places in the country where you can find authentic Chinese food other than in Chinatown itself. For us Filipinos food trip is always a fun part of the day. And here’s a great tip on where to eat in Binondo, Manila with a tight budget.
This food trip is a challenge for 6 people. You can also have it in any groups but the budget may vary according to the number of people included.
Before starting, make sure that your tummies are empty or else! You know what I mean.
Here’s a list of our top budget friendly places to eat in Binondo, Manila.
YING YING TEA HOUSE
Located at Dasmarinas St., corner Yuchengco St., Binondo, Manila, Ying Ying Tea House serves authentic taste of Chinese food in the bustling streets of Manila. We ordered two of each dish for everyone to have an equal share. There are a lot of things to choose from but here are the best ones for us.
My favorite was the crabstick roll and shao long pao.
Prices:
Shao Long Pao – Php 75.00
Chiu Chao Dumplings – Php 70.00
Goto – Php 70.0
Crabstick Rolls – Php 80.00
Chicken feet – Php 70.00
Steamed Lumpia – Php 75.00
Kutchay Dumplings – Php 70.00
Total: Php 1,020 / 6 = Php 170.00 each
LAM DYNASTY
After a good meal, the next stop is located at the second floor of Pacific Centre Binondo. It’s the one and only home of the original Pork Chop Bun. A single bite is a burst of the most delicious flavors you’ll ever get in a bun. You can taste all the flavors that has soaked into the meat. We bought 3 pieces and cut it in halves because a whole is too heavy for a food trip.
Price: Php 70 / 2 = Php 35.00 each
THE NEW PO HENG LUMPIA HOUSE
Welcome to the best lumpia house in town! It’s legit because they were featured several times in various newspapers. Their new location is at Carvajal St., Binondo, Manila. You can watch them prepare your food so there is no need to worry. We only ordered 3 because their lumpia is enormous. We cut it in halves for each.
Price: Php 70 / 2 = Php 35.00 each
QUIK SNACK RESTO
Few steps away from our third stop is the Quik Snack Resto. The most recommended snack here is the Ku Chay Ah or vegetable pie in english. Its taste is comparable to empanadita in some way if you’ve tried one before. As usual, we ordered 3 again then cut it in halves for us to have a fair share.
Price: Php 50 / 2 = Php 25.00 each
THE SINCERITY RESTAURANT
This next restaurant will bring out the honesty in you. The Sincerity Restaurant, since 1956 , they’ve been the original makers of Machang and the sincerity chicken. Their spacialty, 8 Treasure Machang is made of sticky rice with chicken, pork, scallops, abalone, mushroom, castanas, shrimps, and chorizo. Sounds interesting right? You should try it!
We also tried the sinerity chicken and kikiam. Honestly, we didn’t expect them to be that good. Haha!
Prices:
Machang – Php 135.00
Half Sincerity Chicken – Php 180.00
Go Hiong / Kikiam – Php 60.00
Total: 375 / 6 = Php 62.50 each
THE LORD STOW'S BAKERY
Finally! Time for a desert! The Lord Stow’s Bakery is Macau’s best bakery as they’ve said.
Price: Php42 / 2 = Php 21.00 each
WANCHAI RESTAURANT
Here’s a tip! You must go to this restaurant around 2:00-6:00pm so that you can avail their daily promo. All the food we ordered costs 60 pesos each! Super budget friendly!
Prices:
Taro Balls – Php 60.00
Imelda Fish – Php 60.00
Shark’s Fin – Php 60.00
Spare Ribes – Php 60.00
Stuffed Tofu – Php 60.00
Total: Php300 / 6 = Php 50.00 each
Time to exercise you tummies to its maximum capacity!
This will be an awesome time for you and your friends because food trip will always be a good trip!
Summary of Prices
Ying Ying Tea House = Php 170.00
Lam Dynasty = Php 35.00
Quik Snack = Php 25.00
Sincerity Restaurant = Php 62.50
The Lord Stow’s Bakery = Php 42.00
Wan Chai Tea House = Php 50.00
Total: Php 384.00
How To Get There
Drop point is at LRT Carriedo Station. Just a little walk to the left side and your journey begins!
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