Chinatown MNL

10/08/2026

FOOD ROUNDUP: BOWLS OF CHINATOWN MNL 🍜

It’s been raining the past few days, and a hot bowl of noodles sounds just about right.

For this food roundup, here are some (and just some) comforting bowls from different spots in and around the Chinatown MNL area. From beef mami to chicken noodles to lomi to your other favorites, we have everything here.

A little note on where these bowls are coming from: Binondo, as we all know, is the historic heart of Chinatown MNL, but its influence doesn’t simply end at the district line.

In nearby parts of Sta. Cruz, San Nicolas, and Tondo, the ones that are really geographically close to Binondo, you’ll find the same Filipino-Chinese food culture, businesses, and community that have long been part of Chinatown MNL’s story.

These districts are technically outside of Chinatown MNL, but that shared history and influence make them a natural part of the food stories found around the area.

For now, here are a few hot bowls from this neck of the woods. In no particular order ➡️

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💡 DISCLAIMER: This is not a paid or sponsored post. All featured food items were personally purchased. Opinions expressed are based on actual experience. This page exists to celebrate and promote Chinatown MNL.

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03/08/2026

HO-LAND’S PEACH MANGO HOPIA 🍑🥭

You know that iconic peach mango flavor made famous by a certain bee (tawagin na lang natin sa pangalang J-Bee)? Now, you can enjoy it in hopia form! 😋

Ho-Land has just unveiled its newest creation — Peach Mango Hopia, a fruity new twist on the classic Pinoy favorite. Masarap, bago, at hindi matamis. Who’s excited to try this? 😋

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💡DISCLAIMER: This is not a paid or sponsored food post. Like all my posts, I’ve covered all expenses related to the featured food items. Any recommendations or opinions expressed are genuine and unbiased. The only goal of this page is to merely promote Chinatown MNL.

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06/07/2026

POV: This beautiful late afternoon view from the Norberto Dy Street (Condesa) entrance of Binondo Church, overlooking Eng Bee Tin’s flagship store on Ongpin Street. 🌄

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30/06/2026

CHEF PANDA TURNS ONE 🐼

Happy first anniversary, Chef Panda - Dimsum House! The restaurant opened in Chinatown MNL in June 2025 and has since become one of the district’s newer dining spots.

Chef Panda keeps things simple, offering familiar Chinese comfort food at prices that are easy on the wallet. Its signature big noodle bowls remain priced at ₱199, while soups are still ₱99. What sets them apart from many others in Chinatown MNL is the choice of broth, as diners can opt for either a shrimp-and-pork broth or a beef broth, depending on their preference. It’s a unique touch that they’ve continued to offer a year later.

Aside from this, they still offer a wide selection of dimsum, ranging from xiao long bao, dumplings, kikiam, and different kinds of pao to buchi, and more, all priced at ₱99 each.

Chef Panda is located at Regina Garden II on Reina Regente Street. If you’re coming from Ongpin Street, it’s just a few minutes away. The same goes if you’re coming from Lucky Chinatown Mall.

Congratulations, Chef Panda! 🎉

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💡 DISCLAIMER: This is not a paid or sponsored post. All featured food items were personally purchased. This page exists to celebrate and promote Chinatown MNL.

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21/06/2026

It’s raining in Chinatown MNL. ⛈️🌩️☔️

Kamusta po kayo?

13/06/2026

QUIK SNACK IS BACK IN CHINATOWN MNL 🥢💙

After a fire forced the closure of its original branch on Carvajal Street in March 2025, Quik Snack has finally reopened at its new permanent home on the second floor of Jose Tan Echio Building, Sabino Padilla corner Tomas Pinpin Street.

The new address may be different, but Quik Snack has kept its familiar recipes, with returning favorites such as sate beef noodle guisado, lomi, ngo hiong, kuchay ah pie, oyster cake, fresh lumpia, Indonesian tofu, and more.

Quik Snack is currently on soft opening and operates from Monday to Saturday, 10AM–4PM. An official grand opening date has yet to be announced.

Ano ang paborito mo sa Quik Snack? 👇

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💡 DISCLAIMER: This is not a paid or sponsored post. All featured food items were personally purchased. Opinions expressed are based on actual experience. This page exists to celebrate and promote Chinatown MNL.

📩 Spotted something interesting in Chinatown? Send a DM, email [email protected] or tag Chinatown MNL and use .

10/06/2026

Quik Snack is back in Chinatown MNL! 💙

Congratulations on your soft opening at your new permanent home at the 2/F of Jose Tan Echio Building, Sabino Padilla corner Tomas Pinpin Street.

Welcome back, Quik Snack! 🥳

10/05/2026

There’s no street in Manila quite like Ongpin Street. 💙

16/02/2026