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CHINESE FOOD RECOS — Manila Area 🇵🇭🇨🇳
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items This list contains a curated list of Chinese food recommendations in Manila — featuring top picks like Din Tai Fung, Wai Ying, Mien San etc. Each entry includes a short description highlighting their specialties, must-try dishes, and insider tips for...
A higher-end but still very worth it dining option: known globally for its expertly made xiao long bao (soup dumplings) and consistent quality here in Manila. 🥟
Tip: Because it’s more premium, share dishes to sample more; check for malls where they...
Din Tai Fung
An affordable, go-to for dim sum, rice meals and casual Cantonese-Chinese fare in Chinatown. Their hakaw (shrimp dumplings), siomai and beef wanton noodles get good marks. 🥟
Tip: Arrive early or be ready to wait — it’s popular and runs long hours (...
Wai Ying Fastfood Main Branch 嶸嶸小食館 | Binondo
A dependable spot for Taiwanese-style noodles and dumplings in Quezon and Binondo. Reviewers highlight the beef noodle, fried siopao & spicy wantons. 🍜
Tip: Go at off-peak time if you can, since parking is tight and it can get crowded. 🥹
Mien San Noodle House-Gilmore
Premium modern Chinese restaurant focusing on authentic Cantonese flavors.
Highly recommend roast duck, shrimp dumplings, and crispy pork belly. 🦆
Tip: Pricey but worth it for special occasions — great service and ambiance. 🥂
Canton Road
A popular spot in Taguig for authentic-looking Chinese food, especially roast meats and banquet-style dishes. 🥂
Tip: If you’re with many people, try a set menu so you can sample multiple dishes without ordering everything individually.
Choi Garden | San Juan
More casual & focused: hand‐made dumplings (northern Chinese style) and a nice spot if you’re craving something comforting and a bit different. 🥟
Tip: Go with dumpling sampler and maybe noodles for a full experience.
Dong Bei Dumplings
Family-style Chinese restaurant serving traditional dishes and seafood specialties.
I recommend hot prawn salad, crispy noodles, and yang chow fried rice. 🍚
Tip: Go with a group — dishes are for sharing, and prices are very reasonable. 💵
Foong Lan Garden Banawe
If you’re looking for something a little out of the usual Cantonese loop — Fu Yuan is noted for its Hunan & Sichuan-influenced Chinese cuisine. 😱
Tip: If you like spicy or more regional Chinese flavours, this one’s worth a go. 🌶
Fu Yuan– Chinese Cuisine in Legaspi Village, Makati - Cheryl Tiu
A more refined choice for modern Chinese dining in Makati, with both traditional and updated dishes on the menu. 🇨🇳
Tip: Suited for a nice meal out — maybe date night or small celebration. 🎂
Jasmine Restaurant
A go-to for family meals & seafood-heavy dishes in Binondo. Great for when you want something a notch above casual.
Tip: Bring a group so you can order several dishes and share. 🫂
King Chef
Taiwan‐style Chinese food: good dim sum, good for midday or lighter meals. Recommended if you want something a little different from the classic Cantonese lines. 🇹🇼
Tip: Try the dumplings and maybe go for a lunch slot for less crowd. 🥟
Lugang Cafe Robinsons Manila
A long-standing full-service Chinese-Cantonese restaurant (since 1981) known for comforting home-style dishes like congee, noodles and dim sum across multiple branches. 🍲
Tip: Ask for their specialties on the board; great when you’re in the mood fo...
Luk Yuen
An upscale Cantonese dining spot in Makati offering refined dishes and dim-sum in a polished setting. 🥟
Tip: Reserve ahead if you’re going for dinner, especially on a weekend.
Man Ho
A go-to for banquet-style Chinese meals with generous portions and lively ambiance.
Tip: Best when you go with a group so you can share multiple dishes. 🫂
Mandarin Sky Seafood Restaurant
Highlighted in the 2025 “best Chinese restaurants” list for Manila — offers elegant Cantonese roasts, handmade dim sum, and a stylish setting. 🥟
Tip: Great for a special dinner or if you want to impress guests.
No.8 China House
Elegant but approachable Chinese restaurant with banquet-style dishes. Get hot prawn salad, beef tenderloin, and seafood tofu hotpot. 🍤
Tip: Go for lunch buffets or group dinners — best shared. 🫂
Oriental Palace | Quezon City
Famous for colorful xiao long bao in 8 unique flavors (garlic, truffle, cheese, etc.).
Order the signature 8-flavor xiao long bao and spicy noodles. 🤤🍜
Tip: Try weekday lunch hours — easier to get seats and photo-worthy dishes. 📸
Paradise Dynasty
High-end Cantonese dining with refined plating and classic dishes.Try the peking duck, abalone soup, and dim sum lunch. 🦆
Tip: Ideal for business lunches or celebrations; dress smartly. 👨💼
Summer Palace丨Chinese丨Edsa Shangri-La, Manila
A historic Chinese-Filipino restaurant in the heart of Chinatown (Binondo), with roots going back to the 19th century. 🇵🇭🇨🇳
Tip: Visit earlier in the day to avoid long queues; parking in Binondo can be tricky. 😵
Toho Panciteria Antigua (Binondo, Manila): The Oldest Restaurant in ...
Tabbed as one of the top Chinese restaurants in Manila, known for unlimited dim sum and modern Cantonese cuisine.
Tip: Go for lunch if you want slightly lower pricing and still full menu. 🍴
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