1-Day Binondo Food Tour in Manila's Chinatown with Heritage Eats

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Indulge in diverse flavors, from classic dim sum and fried chicken to Chinese-Filipino fusion dishes
• 02 Discover the stories behind the food and long-running establishments in Binondo
• 03 Marvel at architectural gems, from historic Binondo Church to heritage cafes
• 04 Navigate bustling streets and hidden alleys in search of authentic local flavors
• 05 Sample iconic Filipino-Chinese pastries and desserts along the way

Get ready to ignite your senses and take a step back in time on a culinary journey through the heart of Manila's Chinatown, the oldest in the world. More than just a food tour, this is a deep dive into the vibrant fusion of Chinese and Filipino cultures, told through the universal language of food. Explore hidden alleys, bustling streets, and legendary hole-in-the-wall eateries that have been serving authentic, mouthwatering dishes for generations. From savory dim sum to delectable fried siopao, each bite tells a story of tradition, heritage, and the unique flavors of the Tsinoy community.

Get ready to ignite your senses and take a step back in time on a culinary journey through the heart of Manila's Chinatown, the oldest in the world.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Manila

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Binondo Food Trail Through Manila's Chinatown

• Meet the tour guide and start the food tour as per the sequence shared below:
  • 7:00-9:00 hours: Sincerity Lucky China Town (fried chicken & kikiam)
  • 9:00-10:00 hours: Eng Bee Tin's Hopia (ube and mongo hopia)
  • 10:00-11:00 hours: Ho-Land Hopia and Bakery (mongo hopia)
  • 11:00-12:00 hours: Dong Bei Dumplings (dumplings)
  • 12:00-14:00 hours: Masuki Mami Restaurant (mami)
  • 14:00-15:00 hours: Diao Cheng Chay (chicken pie cupcake)
  • 15:00-16:00 hours: Shanghai Fried Siopao (siopao)
  • 16:00-17:00 hours: Quik Snack (Indonesian tofu & kuchay-Ah)
  • 17:00-18:00 hours: New Po Heng Lumpia House (lumpia)
  • 18:00-20:00 hours: Cafe Mezzanine (OX Soup)

Tour ends.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Culinary Tourism Consultant/Business Planning Expert
• Sociocultural & Tourism Development Plan Consultant
• Transport service

What's Not Included

• Meals (food and drinks)
• Shopping items
• Accommodations
• Activity & entrance fees

What to bring

• Phones
• Camera
• Travel kits
• Hygiene kits

Know before you go

• The guide/escort/travel buddy will guide you for a day of travel and assist you with everything you need, so kindly provide some expenses for meals. Thank you.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines

Tour start

Binondo, Manila, 1006 Metro Manila, Philippines

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.