The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Manila, April 2024

Quik Snack Restaurant

87/100 (268 ratings)

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"Can't believe I've never tried the Indonesian Tauhu (tofu)! We usually get the empanada like stuff here, and they're really good. But thanks to Mike..."

TheFriendlyFoodiePH

"We went there the weekend before Chinese new year and the place was packed! We had to wait for a while before we can eat but the staff were..."

Johanna C

"Food - 5Place - 3.5Price - 5Service - 4Ordered camaron, braised chicken, veggie with beef, kikiam, siomai soup, and flavored..."

Mykmyk Pascua

"Everytime we arrived Manila, we always drop by Binondo Church first thing in the morning. And Quick Snack is one of our favorite place to eat, after..."

Lazy Worm

"Kuchay Ah, Stir fried Beef Mi.Kuchay ah was good. The crust was light and flaky; the filling flavorful as well. The beef mi has good flavor..."

Heide Naguit

"A while ago, we went here to have our lunch. I ordered the Shrimp and Pork Bihon Guisado and a Fresh Lumpia. For me I liked the Fresh Lumpia, because..."

Scotty Wilburt See

"Best Chinese food!I love how they preserved the place. It feels very authentic. The food is delicious and tasty. Very affordable..."

Justin Torres

"My family and I have been eating here for as long as I can remember and it's a must go to restaurant whenever you visit Chinatown. The Kuchay-a is a..."

Stephanie Santiago

"The food is very good. Specially the kuchay ah and the indonesian tauhu. The machang is very tasty as well and the rellenong shrimp is a must have...."

Jec Santiago

"Great food, tight yet cozy dining area. You can never go wrong with Ahma’s Lomi! Other dishes are also a must try, such as their Chicken Teriyaki...."

Jack Tan

"Must try:KUCHAY AH- (good for sharing) Perfect and crusty!BEEF SATE NOODLES- (good for sharing) A bit peppery, but still..."

Dempsey Margaux Bautista

"Almost everyone doing Binondo food trips will encounter going to Quiksnack in the busy alley of Carvajal. It is a compact place serving really good..."

Justin Lawrence Phoa Uy

"Their chami is worth dying for. I would personally give them a Michelin star for their chami. It's also not exepensive so if you're planning to visit..."

Archie Lim

"Knew about it after the video of Mike Chen or Strictly Dumpling on Youtube. I ordered the oyster cake, which is the main star here. The omelette is..."

Rian

"We wanted to retry this place for the longest time as this place is screaming childhood for me. Have dined here before when I was little younger, but..."

Airaaaaa

"Quick snack is like a hole-in-the-wall. We purposely went here to eat their herbal sibut duck miswa soup which tastes awesome (similar to my grandma..."

Lorenz Lao

"Trying to find a place to have a decent lunch, while browsing the app saw this restaurant in a busy alley. Tried it for the first time because of the..."

Aaron Guinto

"This should be on your list if youre going to have a food trip around Binondo! It's in the middle of a busy alleyway in Binondo, you have to look for..."

Foodventurer

"Growing up in Binondo, my father would come home in the afternoon with take aways from Quik Snack for me and my siblings. Just as my angkong did for..."

Jerson Taguibao

"I had purchased some baking supplies from my "suki" in Manila, so I took the chance to grab an early lunch in Binondo. Searching thru my gold list, I..."

Pia Mauleon

"I ordered my usual, fresh lumpia special and it was really good but the size of the lumpia was a bit smaller compared to before. My mom and brother..."

Alexandra Ng

"Had the quik snack chicken and oyster cake. Both were delicious. Will definitely come back and try the rest of the dishes especially the fried..."

Jerry Cleto

"My personal favorites here are Lumpia Taquitos and Tenderloin Beef. Good price and good service! Don’t forget to try their Avocado shake too!..."

Nicole T

"Weve been dinning in here ,since where living in binondo for years! This is one of those must try ,must visit here in binondo. if your..."

LY

"Another authentic chinese eatery in the heart of binondo. They serve delicious sandwiches and my favorite cha mi suah. Before I didn't like cha MI..."

Mercsi Diyosa

"Ordered oyster cake, bihon guisado, fresh lumpia and kikiam. This has been my family’s favorite for generations and they still never fail to..."

GenEatsOut

"Small quaint place inside china town. It is located in the middle of an alley near Yuchengco street and is very easy to miss! But if you do find it,..."

Jayvee Roca

"Quik-Snack is one of the oldest among the food stops we listed. It's a go-to place for merienda and it's only open until 6 p.m.We recommend..."

The Eatventurers

"A straightforward restaurant that offers authentic Chinese cuisine. Their most popular snack is their lumpiang ubod (veggie spring rolls). The kind..."

RDV

"Love love love Quik Snack which I have been going to for years and years. My favorite is their kuchay-ah, a chive and meat pie with such a flaky..."

Labrador Lady

"I can't believe I loved it so much I went here three times during Chinese New Year 2018 celebration. I especially liked the Kutchay Ah I could come..."

Renato Magpayo

"Visited Binondo for Chinese New Year. Chanced upon Quik Snack in Carvajal Street. Ordered Indonesian Tauhu, Kuchay Ah and Amah's Kiampong. Enjoyed..."

Gabrielle Anne Garcia

"We are on our way to Ty Po Huat for our wedding band when Nikko (hubby) and I got hungry. We always pass by this restaurant but never bothered to try..."

Paola Katrina Yu

"SUPER DELICIOUS AND AFFORDABLE FOODIf you're in a food trip, make sure to bring 2-3 companions since there's a lot of good food here worth..."

Era Mae

"With the Chinese New Year happening tomorrow, we couldn’t just sit by and let the occasion just fly us by. Me-An used to celebrate Chinese New Year..."

Yogo And Cream

"Binondo food trip is not complete without a walk down the busy isle of Carvajal street. It houses fresh seafood, fresh chinese vegetables and a whole..."

TriciaOrtañez

"Hidden within the alleyway of Carvajal, this gem of a restaurant lies nestled among the various establishments in the street and seems out of place..."

Bears Looking For Food

"These are one of the hidden gems in Binondo and this is the first pit stop for us in terms of doing a Binondo tour. Their lumpia tacos is a..."

Hungry Adventurer

"We were first served Indonesian Tauhu which is a sight to behold. I sincerely appreciated the presentation and the taste was exceptional. It was..."

Janni Janni Daquigan

"Sate Mi Guisado tastes great! I would have devoured the entire order if I can. Place was airconditioned and looks nice. Would probably go here again...."

Daljit Singh

"Instant favorite: After the spicy Beef Sate Mi, I took a bite of Kuchay Ah (Php 40) and I therefore conclude that it’s the best empanada there is!..."

Louise Santiano

"Ok, I'm biased, I love satay sauce.Quik Snack's Beef Chami Noodle is the best Satay sauce noodle bar none. Traditional satay uses mortar..."

Mickey.

"I ate here a bunch of times back when I had errands in Binondo. We usually order their fresh lumpia (our staple there) plus other food from the menu...."

Jovijovijovi

"Quik Snack, located along a tiny alley called Carvajal Street, is somewhat easy to miss in the busy streets of Binondo. The restaurant has been..."

Chef Jay's Kitchen

"Quik Snak, was built in 1967 by a 60-year old woman named, Pilar Ferrero Lim Glok Ki. The restaurant offers Hokkien food laced with other Asian..."

Marjorie Gavan

"It's been years since I've eaten here ,I love that old school feel of this place remembering good old memories of my childhood.it is located within..."

Charlsdain

"Food was actually good. The misua soup tasted like authentic just that the texture is quite too saggy. My favorite was the fish fillet lemon butter,..."

Mary Grace Khu 王育心

"The best pancit I've tasted! Up to this moment I'm still craving for the delicious taste of the pancit. It is a must-try resto when in Binondo. The..."

MissJoanis

"Growing up in Binondo, the tastes and smells of Chinese foods are always fresh in m memories. There are many delicious restaurants that still exists,..."

Dennis Carlson Lim | TFC

"I've always loved eating here whenever my schedule permits me. I will always come back for the stuffed pork chop and the misua guisado, and come home..."

Violet Reyes

"I've been exploring the ins and outs of Binondo with friends and chanced upon the newly renovated (May, the staff told me) branch of Quik Snack on..."

Marianne In Manila

"Quik Snaks Chinese Empanada was savory. It's shape is not the usual empanada and when you open it by just the smell and how the ingredients looks..."

Livin_loud96

"Quick Snack is a small restaurant located in the narrow street of Carvajal. The food here are good and at the same time affordable. Must try are the..."

She Co

"Hidden in one of Binondo's alley called Nueva street. Dining here gives you a feeling that as if you are in Macau but eating home cooked Fukienese..."

Kenneth Wong

"A hidden gem in Binondo, located in a small street - Carvajal, which can be easily spotted along Quintin Paredes if you see some fruit sellers on the..."

Shake Villela

"Our third stop of our Binondo escapade is a hole in the wall Chinese eatery in Carvajal Street. It's a bit hard to locate especially if you're not..."

Clarice Supan

"Of all the legendary Chinese restaurants and holes-in-the-wall we visited during our “Great Binondo Food Wok” tour with Ivan ManDy last..."

Patrick Cruz

Dong Bei Dumpling

86/100 (866 ratings)

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"They made one of the best dumplings in Binondo. The line is always long for dine in, just have more patience in..."

Geei Acallar

"I never miss this place whenever I am in the area. The best kuchay dumplings in Binondo. Make sure to pair it with their cold Herbal Tea..."

Aaron Caparaz

"Their kuchay pork dumplings dipped in vinegar, soy sauce and chilli, with coke on the side is worth the long..."

Mel Kindleysides

"I always go to this place whenever I'm in the area. Two thumbs up for their..."

Aliesh Flowers

"Their kutchay dumpling is my comfort food. I consider the kutchay dumplings my golden nuggets of happiness. I just love the taste and the sauce that..."

Maria Galang

"Dropped by last Saturday and bought their bestseller. Wasn't disappointed, will drop by againfor..."

Archgabe Gibbs

"my fave dumplings � one of the main reasons why i kept coming back in binondo..."

Kim Calara

"Very delicious. Wasn't able to try the pork dumpling (sold out at the time), but the kutchay dumpling was great..."

Vener Cadayona

"The best in Chinatown.This is one place I never miss visiting everytime I go to Binondo. I can finish a whole plate of kutchay pork..."

Mich

"and the winner is.. dong bei! out of all the various stops during our recent binondo food trip, this was THE. BEST. 🤤🤤🤤naghintay..."

Z+C Foodventures

"This restaurant is the most popular in youtube for Binondo foodtrip vloggers, and the most popular dish is the Kuchay Dumplings. It has 14 pcs of..."

ThyTabaFoodie

"Pork DumplingPork Dumplings has thin dumpling wrapper filled with well-seasoned pork and vegetables making the former flavorful, especially..."

Travel Eat Pinas

"One of the best places to get dumplings in Binondo. You can see this place makes their dumplings on the spot. The vegetable dumpling is a must! Their..."

Food Torpedo

"It's been a while since I had a solo food trip and the first location that I wanted to go to was Binondo. I searched for the best place to eat and..."

Amazebeanss

"4 stars for the great dumplings made and cooked fresh.When we went in there was only 1 customer although none of the staff greeted us..."

Li Ramirez

"Always craving for Kuchay Dumplings since I tasted it.I'm not sure if it was because of the hype or was it because it's my first time to..."

Queen Bee

"This was our first stop in our Binondo food crawl because lines are usually long and wait time takes 15-30 minutes during lunch. So I would recommend..."

Rose Buenaventura

"Ive never actually dined-in here. But we always get take out dumplings whenever we’re in the area. I have to say, their dumplings are the best,..."

Snikoydapeke

"Dong Bei's freshly made pork kuchay dumplings are really hard to resist -- you just can't find something like these in Chinatown. What's so special..."

Johnny Usman

"First stop during my Binondo Chinese food-venture.The restau is known for their Kutchay dumpling and it is definitely worth the..."

The Famished Panda

"One of the best dumplings I’ve ever had! It was a nice experience as well because we were lucky to watch how they made their kuchay in person. Very..."

Julie Anne Ignacio

"The first stop you need to visit if you are looking for good dumplings. Everyhthing is made fresh and will be served steaming hot. Flavors are very..."

Jec Santiago

"Dumplings here are fresh daily. Tables are limited and the place is always jumpacked with customers. Place is very popular I think. Recommended when..."

Lara Buriel

"Be sure to bring extra patience along with you as the queue is long and might disappoint your hungry self. But it’s worth it.Must try:..."

Dempsey Margaux Bautista

"Dong Bei is always on my list whenever I go to Binondo! they serve freshly made Kuchay with Pork and Xiao Long Bao 😍 Place is a little bit small..."

The Intermittent Foodie

"What we had:Tasty kuchay (vegetables) dumpling and Xiao Long BaoWhat I liked:The xiao long bao needs a spoon and chopsticks to..."

The Beanie Review

"Worth the hype but not worth the wait. You can get their frozen dumplings in supermarkets in Binondo in case you want to take it out and cook it at..."

Archie Lim

"Dong Bei Dumplings is a definite go-to place when eating in Binondo.We tried the "Kuchay and Pork Dumplings" as well as the standard "Pork..."

Rai

"Dong Bei Dumplings was the 1st stop for our DIY Binondo Food Crawl.We just got the kinchay with pork dumplings. For 200php you get a dozen..."

Boodle Bear

"Kuchay is a bomb! Dong Bei make great and flavorful dumplings! They do the dumplings infront of you and it is satisfying to watch. Will try this..."

Kainventures

"Dong Bei Dumpling is a hole in the wall establishment in Binondo. There is virtually no parking but you could see a lot of people frequent this..."

Fat Girls Day Out

"The place for authentic, fresh dumplings! It's made right in front of you, is served steaming hot and tastes great. Dip them in vinegar soy sauce..."

Ravisiva

"Food ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Place ⭐⭐Service ❌Just so the rating's clear. The dumplings were phenomenal. It would be an injustice to..."

Minique A

"you might get second thoughts about coming to this place since it's very simple but the dumplings here are really good and affordable.we..."

Vonn Russell Vargas Olfindo

"We loved their freshly-made dumplings filled with juicy ground pork. Our only regret is that we did not order more. If their pork dumplings (Php..."

MCSI Group

"DABEST. I have been on Binondo food crawls a couple of times but this was my first time at the place, and I have been missing out on A LOT. We..."

Mits Almarez | Mitsadventurez

"Fresh is the best way to describe these pork and chive dumplings kuchay mix their soy-vinegar dipping sauce with chili oil and your..."

Cindy Ambion

"im the most sensitive when it comes to unpleasant smell/odor. and this place is REAAAALLY smelly. YET, it was worth it. the kuchay dumplings and xiao..."

Sylvanna Sangalang

"Omg this place!!! This quiet, unassuming stall is home to what are probably the tastiest dimsum I've had. My officemates and I visited Dong Bei as a..."

Regina Marie Peralta

"Di pa din ako makalimot sa sarap ng kuchay dumplings nila. Grabe teh real na real yung lasa, sobrang malaman, siksik tas mainit pa naiseserve saiyo...."

Ericka Estabaya

"The Kutchay dumpling is so good! We will definitely come back and try different kinds of dumplings. It's worth the wait and definitely worth the..."

Psychtress

"Love their specialty kuchay only store, they sell frozen too. The xiao long bao not bad too and my regular kinda place here in ongpin, so yeah..."

Primex Supit

"This small hole is a wall will make your trip to binondo all worth it. Kuchay dumplings is best one I ever had. Don't expect the place to posh and..."

Cassie Pachooolee

"Kuchay and pork dumpling lived to its expectations. Pair it with the sweet tea they are selling in can and you are solved for the day. This is what..."

Michelle Moreno

"Dong Bei Dumpling is a quaint little place in Binondo serving absolutely delicious dumplings! As soon as you enter, you will see the staff at work..."

Annesha Bhattacharya

"☑️ FOOD;This is probably the best Chinese Food I've ever tasted... well, so far. Hehehehe. Their Xiao Long Bao is definitely "to die..."

Redge Palma

"Craving for authentic dumplings? Dong Bei is the place to be! The place is too small. I think there were only four tables to dine in and there you..."

Charisse Anne

"This is among the most "sulit" places to try in our list of Binondo food stops because they sell various dumplings and other dimsum treats for a very..."

The Eatventurers

"The place is bordering on seedy, their food prep is unhygienic, and the employees look like they'd rather be anywhere than here. But, there is a..."

Noel Peñafuerte

"Dong Bei Fried DumplingsThe most recommended food in every website we've read about Binondo Eats. We made sure its on the top of our list...."

Christian Zaide

"This place is excellent to visit whatever time of day it is. The menu features only a few items, but all are extremely affordable and good. If you..."

Miguel Francisco Macaalay

"Yum! The place looks really bad. Their dining area is where the staff also make dough and wrap the dumplings. They are also very noisy and that can..."

Micheal Ace

"Very delicious. I am obsessed with their fried dumpling. Pork with chives. Very affordable as well. I recommend this place and will highly come back..."

Chean Labuen

"Place is great for quick meals!! I'll rate their kuchay dumplings 4.8! Noodles 3.5, staff 3.5, cleanliness 3.0. But hey you get to see how they make..."

HungryMaria

"My mom went to Binondo and brought home some kuchay dumplings for us to try...🍚🍚🍚 It's the first time I've tried anything from here and it..."

Foodie Dokie

"From all around America and being a chef at some of the top restaurants ,I have to say these women have something special hidden behind the sliding..."

Joshua Gonzalez

"To end our Binondo food trip, we ate in Dong Bei Dumplings.My cousin and I decided to order another kutchay dumplings since this is what..."

Gene Goquingco

"Spent my brunch here this morning a bit surprise by the price and serving ratio,14pcs of kuchay dumplings for only Php150.That's a steal! Eventho I..."

Charlsdain

"Orders:- Kuchay with Pork Dumplings- Fried Sugar Pancakes- Herbal TeaTheir Kuchay with Pork Dumplings are my favorite! The..."

Tracy Ann Perez

"The dumplings is fresh and very cheap. So dumpling lovers go and try the dumplings of Dong Being Dumplings.I also love watching the ates..."

James Edlyn Pulanco

"We tried here their best seller "kuchay pork dumpling". I'm not quite sure if it's authentic but it was good.. 😅The price wasn't that..."

Jerika Mica

"Dong Bei is a quaint restaurant located along Yuchengco street formerly called Nueva street within Binondo, Chinatown, Manila.The sitting..."

Lawrence Chan

"Whenever I crave for fried dumplings, Dong Bei is the first place that comes to mind. I love how they make their dumpling wraps thin and light so it..."

HangryBelly

"Best dumplings ever!!! Been buying dumplings from here since college and that was 4 years ago. Don't be deceived by the looks of the place, that's..."

Abigailongtan

"The Kuchay pork dumplings doesn't disappoint at all. at first I thought that the taste was sensationalized like some food in Ongpin but when i got to..."

Marlowe Perjes

"We went to binondo for a food trip and dong bei dumpling is one in our list. We've tried their kutchay. Kutchay is their best seller. Everyone who..."

Jamie Esguerra

"Looking at it from outside may fool you but it's their food that does the talking for them. Everything is simple around here so you won;t have any..."

Bears Looking For Food

"Hidden gems of china town, the best xia long bao I've eaten in the philippines, the other dumplings are really good too, they also got frozen ones..."

Paolo Blancas

"Since nagke-crave ako sa Xiao Long Bao, at hindi ko naman afford ang Din Tai Fung, naghanap ako ng budget-friendly sa Binondo, at ang Dong Bei most..."

Xiao Long Mehia Bao

"The best time to go here is morning. When everything is fresh! We came here around 9AM and we saw their staff prepping for lunch, making fresh..."

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