Manila Binondo Gastronomy — A Pilgrimage to the World's Oldest Chinatown
Binondo, established in 1594, is the world's oldest Chinatown and the origin of Manila's gastronomy. Explore Onpin Street on foot, and use Grab to travel to Malate and Intramuros. Old establishments primarily accept cash (pesos), and it is safer to explore the alleys of the old town before it gets dark.
Onpin Street (Binondo Food Street)
Ongpin Street (Binondo food street)
Sincerity Cafe (Fried Chicken)
Sincerity Cafe (fried chicken)
Envitin (Hopia Main Branch)
Eng Bee Tin (hopia flagship)
Aristocrat (Malate Main Branch)
Aristocrat (Malate flagship)
Barbara's Heritage (Intramuros)
Barbara's Heritage Restaurant (Intramuros)
Onpin Street (Binondo Food Street)
Ongpin Street (Binondo food street)
The food street in the heart of Chinatown. Lined with long-standing hopia, mama'i, and dim sum restaurants, it is perfect for a walking tour.
Sincerity Cafe (Fried Chicken)
Sincerity Cafe (fried chicken)
A long-standing Chinese fried chicken restaurant famous in Binondo. The combination of chicken and oyster pancakes is the nation's favorite.
Envitin (Hopia Main Branch)
Eng Bee Tin (hopia flagship)
A 100-year-old shop that popularized Ube Hopia. It comes in a nice gift box, making it a good souvenir.
Aristocrat (Malate Main Branch)
Aristocrat (Malate flagship)
The original chicken barbecue restaurant established in 1936. It is traditionally eaten with Java rice, and is open 24 hours.
Barbara's Heritage (Intramuros)
Barbara's Heritage Restaurant (Intramuros)
A traditional Filipino buffet enjoyed in a Spanish colonial-era mansion. Traditional dance performances are included in the evening.
