Binondo, the world's oldest Chinatown, is a foodie's paradise. It’s home to a number of marketplaces, eateries, and food stands serving real Chinese food with Filipino influences.
Over the millennia, Binondo developed into a linguistic and cultural melting pot. Chinese immigrants brought their family recipes with them, with Filipinos contributing to these Chinese culinary customs.
So in your next trip to Binondo, consider indulging in these culinary delicacies:
Four Season Noodle House
The "turo-turo" method of service–where patrons point at an item they prefer as if it were a carinderia–is what makes Four Season Noodle House popular. Every day, the menu varies based on what's fresh off the market in terms of meat, seafood, and veggies.
Along with other delectable meals like dim sum, xiao long bao, congee, and even turtles, it serves specialty noodle soups every day.
It operates at 484 San Fernando Street, Binondo, Manila.
Masuki
Formerly known as Ma Kong Mami House, the famous Masuki on Benavides Street has been around since 1930. The staple dishes here are the asado/bola-bola siopao and chicken/beef/wanton mami.
A branch was opened in Sekai Center in Greenhills, Ortigas, Pasig City, in 2004 by the Chinese corporation owner, which includes members Bowie Kho and Willen Ma.
Masuki is said to be the first authentic mami house in Binondo.
President Grand Palace Restaurant
A variety of rice dishes are served at President Grand Palace Restaurant, along with appetizers like stir-fried pork intestine, beef brisket, sweet and sour pork, mushroom chicken, and mapo tofu. In addition, the cold foods offered include emperor crab, money eel, papaya snail, and dogfish.
You can also get your hands on the standard fare like fried rice, braised meats, noodles, vegetables, and dumplings.
President Grand Palace is situated at 746-750 Ongpin St, Binondo, Manila.
