This place is a hidden gem! Despite its small space and by just having few parking slots, the food they serve are quite commendable. Very underrated because it really delivers and they're generous with all their food servings, especially the noodles. It's crowded on weekends, especially on Sundays, but it's worth the wait. Not your typical Chinese restaurant, but the food really will tell you how it remained outstanding for a very long time.
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Charlie Wanton House (AKA Charlie Wanton Special) is a hidden gem in Mandaluyong City. They were originally in Santa Cruz Manila until they moved to their present address in 1996.
It's just a short walk from Jose Rizal University, Shaw Boulevard. There’s limited parking space so it’s best to park elsewhere and walk, or simply commute.
The restaurant itself has a nice, warm, old neighborhood vibe. Nothing fancy, but definitely cozy. The service? They’re fast!
How was the food? We tried 2 types of noodles and their special bola-bola siopao.
1. Beef Wanton Mami (Regular - Php 200, Special - Php 220)
- Serving size for the special mami is HUGE that it had to be served in two different bowls!! (One for the soup, the other for the noodles and the toppings) 😱
- The bowl is filled with noodles down to the bottom. It’s topped with 3 big wantons and huge chunks of beef.
- The soup is hearty and comforting. Flavorful but not too rich.
- The wanton gives off a burst of sesame flavor with each bite.
- The beef is really tender!!! 🐮
2. Beef Soba (Php 220)
- Noodles are not the "soba" we know from Japanese restaurants. They use the same one from their mami, but this dish has a thicker sauce.
- Toppings are beef and a lot of fried tofu. The soup is rich, and flavorful as well. Super yummy and satisfying! 💖🐷
3. Special Bola-bola Siopao (Php 95)
- The bread itself is already tasty (soft and tastes really fresh). The meaty bola-bola filling is seasoned just right, and has a generous amount of salted egg slices! YUM!!!
- What makes it yummier is the sauce which has that caramelized brown sugar flavor in it. Compliments the umami of the bola-bola.
- Oh, and did we mention that this siopao is also really big? See the 4th photo for reference! 🤤
Charlie Wanton Special is now one of our go-to hole-in-the-wall places in Mandaluyong City. The food is affordable (see photos for their full menu) but does not taste cheap at all. It’s no wonder that this cozy hidden gem stood the test of time. 👍🏻
Francesca Maceda Pinero
+5
I love asian cuisine specially Chinese food this isn’t the first time i was able to eat in here this is just one of those memorable dining experience i had the taste is so 👌🏻
This place has been serving the community for generations now. Traditional and no-frills Chinese restaurant.
They are known for their Mami which can satisfy a famished person and then some. I recommend ordering their Beef Wanton Mami, generous with the beef and the wanton, which becomes better with their own version of Chili. I also recommend trying any of their siopao.
They have a separate room for private group dining which features a round table. They have parking slots outside but the place can get packed on peak hours.
Accidentally found this place by getting lost in Mandaluyong.
Their Wonton special is superb. Fully loaded with siomai, beef, vegetables and that chewy noodles plus They give an extra bowl of soup. Siopao was also good thought not the best i had, but it goes really really well with the soup I ordered.
Rating a 5-star specifically to their Wanton Special! The restaurant is so aptly named, one cannot visit and leave without trying their wanton, best complemented by chilli oil. Pro-tip, buy extra for take out and pasalubong, they sell the frozen kind, just ask for extra chilli oil!
Craving for Chi-noy favorites? This is definitely a great choice.
Food - 5. Yummy though not really authentic. Price is considerable given it's serving size.
Ambiance - 3. You cannot expect much to a Mami house restaurant.
Service - 4. Very accomodating and friendly staff.
Order: Beef Wanton Mami, Maki Mi, Bola Bola Siopao and Siomai
This place is one of my favorite restaurants in the whole of manila! I go out of my way to mandaluyong just to have my monthly fix of this place. The restaurant is better now having gone through multiple revamping but we all know that is not what you are coming from when you are here. I order two things here: The siomai although is quite pricey, is worth it for not only it’s size but it’s taste. It is the best seller and usually is out of stock when dinner comes as that is what everyone orders—hell i have two orders per visit. The second dish I get is the Camaron Rebosado has a unique breading the I really love and it’s not nakakaumay. Sometimes when I want something different, I would order wonton. Very good noodles! I also celebrate my birthdays here with my family. All of these are a must try!
CateyPerryAlwaysHungry
+5
Current addiction to Charlie's which I feel would stay for quite some time. Dont be discouraged with the humble ambiance, its whats keeping the price affordable. Everything that comes out of the kitchen is a masterpiece to the palette. But my favorite would be the wanton beef mami and shrimp omelette. Must must must try!!!
Pro tip: Come in befoee 630pm to secure parking and table, otherwise get ready to be hangry with line queues.
Justine Lauren B. Chan
+4
Authentic Beef Wanton Mami Place. They must renovate the place a little to give better ambiance for the rushing flow of customers. This place was full last time we went and they have really good Chinese staple food like Siopao and Siomai.
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