Dimsum places all foodie couples should try in Binondo

Craving for an authentic Chinese food trip in the metro? Look no further — Binondo is just a stone’s throw away, where every corner offers a unique taste of original Chinese flavors. The Filipino taste buds are quite discerning, so you’d surely appreciate this authentic Chinese dishes that goes back to the the nation’s early years.

So where do you go for authentic dimsum in Binondo? Take your special someone out andcheck out these tried-and-tested classics!

Enjoy all these mouth-watering Binondo dimsum on your own, or better yet, join the Big Binondo Food Wok where a pro foodie will guide you through the streets of Binondo. Book a private tour that will take you to popular landmarks. Not only do you feed your soul with cultural and historical tidbits, you’ll also fill up on a lot of tasty treats along the way!

It should come as no surprise that you’ll be greeted by a 1.2 ton golden buddha as you enter this Chinese restaurant. The golden buddha stands for happiness and satisfaction, which is exactly what you get when you get a taste of their siomai, hakaw, and xiao long bao.

Address: 2F UBE Tower, 628 Ongpin St, Binondo

The name says it all. This Binondo restaurant is known for their many dimsum options, both fried and steamed. You can even have their dumplings in a soup! While you’re there, you might as well order their pork chops with signature chili sauce!

Address: Wellington Building, Norberto Ty St, Binondo

Freshly-made dumplings? Yes, please! Whet your appetite as you watch your dumplings being made. Aside from classic pork dumplings, they also have vegetarian ones filled with kutchay, celery, or cabbage. Can’t get enough? You can also order frozen dumplings so you can replicate the authentic Binondo dimsum experience at home.

Address: 642 ET Yuchengco St., Binondo, Manila

For less than Php 20, you can already have a taste of this classic fried siopao! Located along Ongpin street, keep your eyes peeled so that you don’t miss this food stall. It only has one dish for sale, because why mess with perfection? Simply flavorful, eat your siopao hot on the spot or bring a bag of it home to the family, anything goes.

Address: 828 Ongpin Street corner Bahama Street 1008 Manila

Visit this hole-in-the-wall restaurant and find out why it’s one of the beloved dimsum spots in town. Wai Ying features a variety of authentic Binondo dimsum. Hakaw, siomai, dumplings — fill up on these, both steamed and fried. Get a bowl of their steaming hot congee while you’re there!

Address: 810 Benavidez St., Binondo, Manila

Enjoy all these mouth-watering Binondo dimsum on your own, or better yet, join the Big Binondo Food Wok where a pro foodie will guide you through the streets of Binondo. Book a private tour that will take you to popular landmarks. Not only do you feed your soul with cultural and historical tidbits, you’ll also fill up on a lot of tasty treats along the way!

This Binondo staple is great for big groups, given that it has several floors. Bring the whole family over for dimsum like the well-loved hakaw. Also try their Giant Tai Pao ,or special siopao, that will surely fill you up!

Address: Dasmariñas St., Binondo (at Yuchengco St.), Manila

This Binondo restaurant is known for its live seafood dishes and authentic Chinese dishes. Drop by at 2pm-5:30pm and get their dim sum at half the price! Private rooms are available, too, if you want the full banquet experience.

Address: Soler corner Sabino Padilla (formerly Gandara), Binondo

Cantonese cuisine at its best, King Chef Seafood Restaurant offers a wide selection of premium dishes. They actually have a lot of branches, and each venue can fit big groups — perfect for celebrations. What you really don’t want to miss out on is Dimsum Happy Hour, happening daily from 2-5pm!

Address: 2nd Flr, Lucky Chinatown Mall (Reina Regente St), Manila