Manila Food Tour: Explore World's Oldest Chinatown Dim sum
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Binondo
Embark on a Manila Food Tour in the world's oldest Chinatown, Binondo. Indulge in iconic dim sum and local Filipino-Chinese delicacies, discovering hidden gems along the way.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Binondo Church. - We’ll meet up at the Binondo Church and learn a brief history of the area. Then make our way towards our first stop where we’ll be sampling some baked savory filled pastries reminiscent of an empanada.

We then make our way to a hole-in-the-wall dumpling place and try out some fresh hand made dumplings.

Next, we walk along the main street of Chinatown as we take in the different sights and sounds before making our way to our next stop and try some fluffy meat buns stuffed with sweet and savory pork.

Soon after, we’ll squeeze our way through the long lines and try out some dimsum classics such as Crystal Shrimp Dumplings and Beancurd Rolls washed down with iced milk tea.

We’ll continue our walk deeper into Chinatown and try a different kind of bun, filled with a meatball.

Then top off our experience with sweet treats from a century old bakery.

What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • Carbonated beverages
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Private transportation
Meal Options
  • Lumpia - Fresh Lumpia
  • Kuchay Ah Pie - Pork and Vegetable Pie
  • Hand Made Dumpkings - Pork and Herb Dumplings
  • Classic Mami - Chicken and Pork Noodle Soup
  • Classic Dimsum - Steamed meaty bites served in Bamboo baskets
  • Sweet Treat - A classic sweet pastry know as hopia
Additional Information

Dim sum, a term from southern China meaning snack, will be at the heart of your experience. You’ll enjoy a range of this famous dim sum and other local favorites, sampling a diverse array of sweet and savory dishes that blend Chinese and Filipino tastes.

For the food enthusiasts, this experience is a must-do! Get ready to explore the world’s oldest Chinatown according to CNN Travel, located in Manila City’s Binondo district. Within its labyrinthine streets and alleys, we’ll discover obscure treasures- small, characterful restaurants and popular local cuisine.

Location
Binondo Church.
Plaza Lorenzo Ruiz
We will meet up at the lobby (near Candles Area) of the Binondo Church, also known as the Minor Basilica of San Lorenzo Ruiz. Minor Basilica of St. Lorenzo Ruiz, Plaza Lorenzo Ruiz Binondo, Binondo, Manila, 1006 Metro Manila, Philippines
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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959briard
May 11, 2024
Family Friendly! - Jian was incredible! Very friendly and very knowledgeable. Ask him about the chopsticks. Fun trip all around Chinatown and easy to navigate with our babies in tow! Highly recommended.
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Daniela_w
Apr 23, 2024
Masarap in China town - Brings a fantastic insight to the food, culture and history of China town. I love my private tour as no one else had booked and really appreciate that it wasn't cancelled. Make sure you don't eat before the tour!
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877spenserm
Apr 21, 2024
All the food and facts - So much food! No exaggeration when people say to come hungry. ALL of the food is great and Jian was a great guide, full of so many fun facts!
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R
Apr 21, 2024
Perfect Foodie Tour - Lots of good eats and an interesting way to see Manila Chinatown. Our guide was knowledgable and made the day extremely fun.
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Filisifa
Apr 19, 2024
Awesome food tour! - We had an awesome morning with Jian. He was so knowledgeable about the local food and culture, the food tour was so well thought out. We knew how many courses were ahead of us so you didn’t get too full and the walk wasn’t strenuous at all. All the food we tried was freshly made, had a story and delicious. He answered all our questions and has such a passion for what he does, it was an awesome tour! We loved it!
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Christopherbr3058gj
Apr 19, 2024
So knowledgeable, so friendly, what a great experience! - So knowledgeable, so friendly, what a great experience! I got more than I anticipated in terms of value. Beware - you will be very full afterwards! :D
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Jade_n
Apr 10, 2024
Key Highlight Of Our Trip - I booked this food tour for myself, my sister and nephew and we loved it! It was great to learn about the history and thought process behind the restaurants and stalls we experienced. The way the tour is set out makes a lot of sense and you will definitely be full. It was nice to have a guide to help navigate the bustling area and ensure we had tables at busy restaurants. I would definitely recommend going in the morning when its a bit cooler and on a weekday if you can. Jian was amazing and made the tour a favourite part of our trip in Manila. Thank you so much.
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Foggy
Apr 8, 2024
If you do one thing in Manila- take this tour! - Hard to decide what was better- Jian or the food!! It was a great tour, amazing food, and lots of info about Filipino culture as well! Plus Jian gave us recommendations for other places to see and eat at in Manila! 100% take this tour!!
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Aur_liea188
Apr 1, 2024
Come hungry - The food tour is a great way to immerse in the city. We ate a lot, all the dishes were good. Come hungry, really hungry. Jian is knowledgeable and fun. He gave us some tips to go out in other parts of Manila and other islands. Thanks for the great afternoon
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Nina_c
Mar 30, 2024
A wonderful experience !! - We had an amazing experience with Jian. You’ll discover a lot of different food from the world’s oldest Chinatown, but also a lot about history around food in the Philippines. Do come hungry because there is a lot to eat!! It is really worth it, I highly recommend this food tour. Thanks again Jian 😊
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