I've been wanting to try this place but unfortunately we don't have one in Vancouver. In my recent…read morevisit to the Philippines I'm so lucky to see Din Tai Fung in Powerplant Mall. It was dinner time and the line-up was long so I decided to order takeout. I ordered truffle fried rice, original xiao long bao, deep fried shrimp with salted egg and shrimp with pineapple and mayo. I found the portions to be on the smaller side and a bit pricey but they're worth it. The truffle fried rice was so tasty and not oily at all. The shrimps were fresh, plump and juicy. The xiao long bao was very flavourful compared to others I've tried. The 5 star rating is for food quality and taste. Too bad I only had takeout and wasn't able to experience full service. In my opinion this place is the best for XLB. It would be worth the drive to Seattle or Bellevue from Vancouver.

Hands down the best in service & food quality. The ambiance is lively, it's loud when it's the rush…read morehour, we came during the downtime. The place gets clean & tidy super fast! The total bill for 12 people was $210! and we were all stuffed! Wow!

This is the best place to go to if you're looking to experience the best food Binondo has to offer…read more Price is dirt cheap, location and service is ok. We went there on a Saturday before lunch and we were seated right away. But during lunchtime, place is jam-packed. You know a place serves good food if people are willing to wait in line. I suggest the different varieties of dumplings. My girlfriend ordered the chicken feet and the lumpia w/c is extraordinary. We will definitely comeback since there's still alot on their menu that we want to try.

Went to Wai Ying in Binondo last weekend with my family and it was exactly what we needed after a…read morelong day exploring. The dim sum cart came around quick, and we loaded up on hakaw, siu mai, char siu bao, and those amazing crispy taro puffs--everything was hot, fresh, and tasted just like the old-school spots back home. The spare ribs were tender and saucy, not overly sweet, and the yang chow fried rice had that perfect wok hei. Service was friendly even though it was packed; our server made sure we had hot tea refills without us asking. Super affordable too--we fed six of us and still had leftovers for under 2k. Total comfort food win. Definitely heading back next time we're in the area. Five stars all the way!

Having Tim Ho Wan in the Philippines was such a treat! We were craving good dim sum, and this…read moredefinitely hit the spot. Every dish came out hot, fresh, and full of flavor. The baked BBQ pork buns lived up to the hype, and everything else we ordered was just as delicious. Service was quick, the staff was friendly and attentive, and the restaurant was clean and well-organized despite being busy. It's the perfect place to enjoy a satisfying meal with family. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in the Philippines!

Affordable dimsum , and other Chinese menu. Service is ok- sometimes you have to flag to get…read moreattention. Usually resto is fully packed on peak times. Portion of food is small - got the young chow fried rice as take out. Otherwise - very good food.

I ordered the Steamed Chicken with Chinese Chorizo and Mushroom Rice Bowl for myself, and shared…read morethe Baked BBQ Pork Buns with the fam. The rice bowl was not too heavy a meal, which makes a great post-workout meal. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and had a clean and slightly sweet taste (mostly from the sauce that the server will pour in your rice bowl just before serving). The chinese chorizo brings more flavor to the dish, and the shiitake mushrooms add a pleasant texture. I only wish there were more of it. The BBQ pork bun had a tasty filling and a soft bun, with a slightly sweet tasting crust on top. It was so good we requested a second serving of it...and a third serving to go!

Best tasting pork bun, fresh ingredient used in the siomai...not so expensive place for dimsum...read more

Food is fantastic - fresh, tasty, and authentic. Location is convenient and the ambiance…read morecomfortable and non-pretentious.

Came here for dim sum with the fam and found this to be a solid spot in the middle of Makati City…read more The servers were very helpful and patient-- they moved fast but took the time to guide us on the menu. My mom was looking for something specific but couldn't remember the name of it or find it on the menu, so one server listened to her describe it and found it for us (Two Kinds of Roasted Combination). The restaurant itself is fairly standard. Nothing too special but it did look like they had a private party room. The other items we ordered were all pretty delicious (har gow, pork siomai, prawns in Peking sauce, fried noodles with seafood, superior fried rice, and buchi). I would come back to dine in or order delivery/takeout.

The food was okay. We tried the famous porkchop, it was definitely a big portion and it was…read moredelicious. It was a good try!

Discovered Tasty when I started working decades ago. This is a hidden gem... not well known…read morecompared to other restaurants. Favorite among the locals. Located beside Binondo Church. I always order the Fried Pork Cho Rice. It comes with a huge, tenderized, thin, and breaded pork chop with plain rice. The outside is crispy and well seasoned. Yummy! Do not miss the sauce! It's on the table (look like soy sauce but it's not) that goes very well with it. It also comes with a bowl of soup. I have ordered the dumplings before... they are good. You have the option of having it steamed or pan fried. I also always order the winter melon juice. Not sure how to describe the taste but it's a sweet and refreshing drink esp when it's hot outside. Staff is pretty efficient. Once seated, they will give the menu for you to look at and come back (or wave them over) to place your order. Decor is basic... more like a hole in the wall restaurant. Check them out when you are in the area.

After one late night of partying with friends at Gramercy, we got hungry and looked for a nearby…read moreresto that's still open. We found David's, and since Chinese is always good, we gave it a go. Funny how I was craving fried chicken, so I got a one whole for us to share. And discovered that their chicken is really good! Or was I probably just hungry? Not really. David's is more known for their dimsum, which to me is not as good as those in key restaurants in Binondo, but it was a lovely surprise to discover their chicken!

I went to Lau Chan and ate a bowl of Shabu-Shabu by myself. I'm not even sorry. The secret to great…read moreShabu-shabu is soup, and my God Lau Chan has some of the best soup I have had the pleasure of experiencing EVER. I kinda wish I had this with someone else because there was no way I could have finished this stock by myself. I also wish I was a bit more adventurous with my selection, but then my order would become too expensive to enjoy. Still, I was happy with what I had. If you're coming over, make sure to bring friends. Lau Chan is best shared with other people.

Caveat: This was my first time eating shabu shabu so I am by no standard an expert. I'll be writing…read morethis review from a newcomer's first taste and as an American tourist. Shabu shabu seems to me kinda like pho in that it takes some experimenting to figure out how you like it, which, therefore, means you need to try it several times before you find your perfect combination. Or maybe I'm just the only person in the world who finds pho meh. After my experience at Lau Chan, I'm inclined to think the same about shabu shabu. Either we were ineffective at ordering the right combination or perhaps I just didn't like it. All I know is it wasn't a "love at first bite" experience as I've encountered with countless other new cuisines and as I was hoping based off the reviews. Helpful tourist information: This was a difficult spot for us to find. The restaurant is 4-5 blocks south of the Yelp map location. The servers didn't speak much English and even when we used Tagalog they didn't seem too keep on explaining or helping us with the menu. I'm not sure what people mean by cheap but our meal for two people (one large, sharable soup) was comparatively one of the most expensive in Manila. If you're into shabu shabu, according to the other reviews, Lau Chan seems like a great place to go. I wouldn't recommend going if you don't know much about it and think you'd have trouble communicating to the staff.

I just love the place for its good fried rice and hakaw. The service is also generally and…read moreconsistently great. The staff is very friendly, and they get the orders out in just a few minutes. I go here almost once a week and I just love the variety of the menu. I think the incredible taste of the food is testament to the kitchen staff's skill, because it still tastes pretty bomb even if we take out a lot of ingredients from the food. I don't eat pork, and considering that Chinese gets a lot of its flavors from pork, the food still comes out great. Great job!

If you're looking to dine in a place that serves authentic Chinese cuisine, look no further that…read moreMañosa Ongpin. It is hands-down my favorite place to eat in in Chinatown. Gosh, where do I even start? Let's just say that I found out about this place since my mother used to eat here since she was a little girl. We went to try it once and then started the many adventures to Chinatown just to taste their food. Don't expect too much though, this place looks like it has not been renovated for 20 years. It looked like a kitchen extended up to the second floor. Word of advice, eat at the second floor--they have the air-conditioning there. If you come to visit, try my favorites Maki Mi and Kikiam which would fill you up that there would be no more space for more! But if there is, also try their rice meals. If you do drop by, say hi to the owner who sits at a table in the second floor.

Just had the most comforting lunch at Ongpin Mañosa and it instantly took me back to my childhood…read moreweekends in Binondo. The maki mi came piping hot with those tender pork strips swimming in thick, savory gravy--perfectly balanced, not too salty, just deeply satisfying. Paired it with their chunky homemade kikiam and a bowl of miki bihon loaded with fresh fish balls that actually taste like real fish, not the processed kind. The place is still the same old-school, no-frills spot upstairs with the AC blasting, tables squeezed together, and that familiar hum of families chatting over bowls. Nothing fancy, but everything hits exactly right. Been coming here since I was a kid and it's still one of the few places that never disappoints. Absolute gem for real, no-nonsense Chinese Pinoy food. 5 stars all the way.