Binondo--the authentic Chinese food haven for foodies and regular peeps alike. A treasure trove of small restaurants in every nook and cranny..along the busy streets, along the estero, along everywhere. =)
I have tried several good places here like Wai Ying and Four Season Cuisine but any addition to this list is very welcome. So when officemates planned on a dinner salo-salo here, we all prepared for a gastronomic treat. And gastronomic it is, down right to the very core! Ying Ying did not disappoint!
I was one of the few people who were a bit late in arriving so orders were already casted off and I was not able to get the names of the dishes. I tried looking at the menu but they had a lot of choices and my mind could not take any more info so I'll try to best describe the dishes the best way that I can. =)
The ORDERS:
Overall experience: It was good! The place was a bit small, we were seated at the ground floor, and it was a bit crowded but that was expected.
The crew served us punctually but there was no warmth, or excellence in service but well, it was dinner time already and they could be dead-tired thus the reactions. But it was still good, nonetheless.
The food was excellent. A 2 thumbs-up! Next time I come here, I got to try different dishes. They sure have a lot of them to choose from. Will definitely come back.
I have tried several good places here like Wai Ying and Four Season Cuisine but any addition to this list is very welcome. So when officemates planned on a dinner salo-salo here, we all prepared for a gastronomic treat. And gastronomic it is, down right to the very core! Ying Ying did not disappoint!
I was one of the few people who were a bit late in arriving so orders were already casted off and I was not able to get the names of the dishes. I tried looking at the menu but they had a lot of choices and my mind could not take any more info so I'll try to best describe the dishes the best way that I can. =)
The ORDERS:
1st dumpling. I do not know the name but it sure was good. It's like a lumpia but instead of dried or fried, it was moist. |
2nd dumpling. The ultrafamous Hakaw. Perfectly rounded and the shrimps were very compact inside it. Shrimp goodness! No extenders so I really enjoyed. It's very much worth your money. |
3rd dumpling. The Siomai. Now this is perfection! Not like the ones you see aloft the train stations, etc. This is the real thing! The meat was all there and the flavors are alive. A thumbs-up! |
I had one of each. It's filling enough that one can just have these and need not order anymore main dishes. Loved it! |
Green soup is yucky? Definitely not. This one is like an eggdrop soup but with bits of shrimps. I just had a few spoonfuls as I did not want to fill up my tummy that fast. |
Overall experience: It was good! The place was a bit small, we were seated at the ground floor, and it was a bit crowded but that was expected.
The crew served us punctually but there was no warmth, or excellence in service but well, it was dinner time already and they could be dead-tired thus the reactions. But it was still good, nonetheless.
The food was excellent. A 2 thumbs-up! Next time I come here, I got to try different dishes. They sure have a lot of them to choose from. Will definitely come back.
RESTO FACTS:
Ying Ying Tea House
233-235 DasmariƱas St., cor.
Yuchenco Street, Binondo, Manila
(02) 387-2797 / (02) 710-3856
I miss Chinese food! :(
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And Chinese food misses you back! But for next week, we go Spanish first at Sancho Churreria =)
ReplyDeleteI love all the food on the photos especially the best platter .i wonder what is that green salad side dish.
ReplyDeleteIt's some sort of ginger side
Deletedish, I think, I wish I knew. It's killing me now wondering what that was. =)
this made me hungry. na-try ko lng sa binondo ung mga david's tea house.. try ko nga here.. :)
ReplyDeleteHi MsAirra, try it! It's one of Binondo's gems when it comes to Chinese foods. =)
DeleteYou're making me crave for Chinese food! :D I think the green soup is seafood with spinach, just like what I had in King Chef. Anyway, I'd love to have some dumplings, hot and sour soup, salt and pepper squid, almond jelly and sugarcane juice right now, even if it's already midnight! :D
ReplyDeleteHi Sumi! Yup, it is definitely seafood with spinach, thanks for that! My mind was blocked! I would love to have some salt & pepper squid or ribs right now. Wishful thinking =)
Deletei lovvve chinese food! its been my desire to eat at binondo! will try this <3
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