Binondo — A Food Crawl Through the World's Oldest Chinatown — Manila

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Binondo — A Food Crawl Through the World's Oldest Chinatown

Half-day

6 stops · Half-day

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My Trip

Binondo, the world's oldest Chinatown, going strong since 1594. A paradise of old-timers where hopia, dim sum, and kiampong live on in every alley. Rather than one meal, the textbook move is an 'eating walk,' sampling a little at many shops.

Half-day6 stopsEst. budget 25,000 KRW

Itinerary

1
Minor Basilica of San Lorenzo Ruiz (Binondo Church)비논도 교회
Cathedral · 25 min stay
The landmark and starting point of Chinatown. The octagonal bell tower is striking; from here, head into Ongpin Street to begin the eating.
오전 10시
Walk 4 min
2
Eng Bee Tin엥비틴
Bakery · 25 min stay
A 1912 old-timer famous for ube (purple yam) hopia. The star of Binondo's hopia wars, a must-buy for gifts too.
오전
Walk 5 min
3
Wai Ying Fastfood와이잉 패스트푸드
Dim sum · Restaurant · 45 min stay
A dim sum old-timer where locals queue. The har gow, asado buns, and milk tea are the real deal. The crawl's main-meal point.
이른 점심
Walk 4 min
4
Quik Snack퀵 스낵
Restaurant · 35 min stay
A hidden old-timer in Umbrella Alley. Kiampong (Chinese fried rice) and fresh lumpia are the signatures, with the alley atmosphere itself a treat.
점심
Walk 3 min
5
Carvajal Street (Umbrella Alley)카르바할(우산) 골목 시장
Alley · 25 min stay
A narrow market alley packed with fruit, dried goods, and Chinese ingredients under umbrella awnings. Great for catching Chinatown's daily life on camera.
점심 후
Walk 5 min
6
Sincerity Cafe & Restaurant신시어리티 카페 & 레스토랑
Restaurant · 40 min stay
A family old-timer famous for its legendary 'fried chicken.' Finish the crawl with crispy chicken and oyster cake.
오후