The original Fried Chicken shop in Binondo that started it all 90 years ago. The chicken and pancit canton combination is still an undisputed must order for a first timer. They may not have been as visible as their competitors (who have aggressively expanded) but they rank on the top tiers of delicious chicken goodness.
Their chicken retains the same delicious taste and texture! The vegetables are good! 😉
Still the best fried chicken restaurant for me. Moist, and perfectly seasoned, pair it with their killer pancit canton. Kaboom! 🎉 This resto is a Binondo/Sta Cruz institution, been around since your Grandparents were dating. 😋
Undeniably, this iconic Ramon Lee's Panciteria is one of the best, if not the best, restos in Chinatown. I always go for their pancit canton and miki bihon, which are both perfectly seasoned and at the same time affordable. Their lumpiang shanghai is also good, although Sun Wah's is still unbeatable. Their fried rice is also decent for its price point and their fried chicken is a must-try. Just a tip: If you want your pancit canton or guisado to be a bit saucy like I do, just ask them and they will politely cook it the way you want to.
Absolutely delicious chinese trademark fried chicken and pancit guisado. It's THE classic panciteria to go to when you're passing by Sta. Cruz while buying stocks of wholesale items on close by.
One of the old panciterias that is worth your Chinatown dinning experience. Great food especially their signature fried chicken and the lumpiang shanghai that melts in your mouth.
Loren Thomas Killua Mondala
+4
Okay. The place is a typical panciteria. It can be a bit hot there lalo na pag tanghali. The food servers/waiters tho, they just do their job. That's it. Not polite but they won't do something rude at you either. Hindi lang siguro sila mahilig magsalita or sa facial expressions.
But the food? Yeah. It was soooo awesome. Best combination is their Pancit Miki Special and fried Chicken. This is the best!!!
Favorite to ng tatay ko! Located at Sta. Cruz Church and near Binondo, I can understand why it was a go-to place for people. Frames on their walls show articles and photos from diffrent publications and guests. This resto definitely gave me that Old Manila vibes. Though we didn't order their "Fine Meal" set, their chicken is really tasty. This resto may not be considered "instagrammable" for its interior, the food makes up for it.
They also doesn't have air-con but they do have wall fans. I recommend bringing pamaypay for some extra wind during really hot days.
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Twas my 1st time to eat on a "historical" place. My friend brought and gave a free tour in quiapo, binondo and sta.cruz.
Food verdict:
I am basing my rate for the food and place. The smell of their chicken is somehow same like Savory chicken but I would say I prefer Ramon Lee's chicken. Its more athentic and tasty. Eventhough we ordered 1 whole chicken i feel like it is not enough for us (2guys-1girl) because it was really good. I think they serve 10pcs of wanton for the soup. The fried rice and squid is average. Serving time is quite fast and wasn't expecting that since their waiters are "old".
Tip/s:
If you are alone and want to explore their food I would suggest you can have a "FINE meal" since their chicken is included plus some of their other dishes for a very reasonable price.
Thoughts:
The place is much better as compared to other "seasoned" restos within the vicinity. Its a good thing they just repainted the place and remain everything else old.
Parking:
I am not too sure if you can find a parking space if you're going to bring your car. So i'd suggest better try the Filipino way of transportation via Lrt and PUJ
The ambiance was very much reminiscent of the old days, I guess a slight renovation would be good. Their price is comparable of the restos at the mall. Their popular chicken is indeed delicious but very small in serving, it's like spring chicken size. The pancit is also good.
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