Best Chinese Restaurants in Manila: Where to Eat in 2026
Chinese restaurants in Binondo, Makati, BGC, and Poblacion by dish and budget, from dim sum to Binondo noodle houses, with Plateful price bands.
Quick answer: For dumplings and xiaolongbao, start with Din Tai Fung in Greenbelt. For old-school Binondo food, go to Ongpin Noodle House or Sincerity Cafe and Restaurant. For a budget dim sum lunch in Makati, try Hongkong Noodles and Dimsum House. For a sit-down dinner with a contemporary room, try Modern Shanghai.
Plateful's Binondo records include five Chinese restaurants, and the wider Chinese set spans Makati, BGC, Poblacion, Quezon City, and Pasig. This guide uses one branch per chain. The linked records and the Chinese cuisine guide were checked on October 9, 2026. Price bands are Plateful's indicators, not promised bills.
The short list
| Restaurant | Start here when you want | Plateful price band | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------- | ------------------- | | Din Tai Fung | Xiaolongbao and noodle soups in Greenbelt 3 | ₱₱ | | 28 Treasures HK Roast & Dimsum | Hong Kong roast meats and dim sum in Salcedo | ₱₱ | | Modern Shanghai | Shanghai-style dishes in a contemporary room | ₱₱ | | Sincerity Cafe and Restaurant | Fried chicken and asado in Binondo | ₱₱ | | Ongpin Noodle House | Pancit canton, mami, and dim sum on Ongpin | ₱ | | Quik Snack | Siomai, siopao, and lomi in Binondo | ₱ | | Dong Bei Dumplings | Handmade xiao long bao in Binondo | ₱ | | Hap Chan - Market Market | Cantonese congee, noodles, and roast meats in BGC | ₱₱ | | Xiaomian | Chongqing-style noodles in BGC | ₱₱ | | FHF Noodle & Dimsum House | Noodles and dim sum in Poblacion | ₱ |
Chinese food in Manila by area
Binondo
Five of the Chinese records in this guide are in Binondo. Ongpin Noodle House on Ongpin Street is a classic noodle shop, serving pancit canton, mami, and dim sum since 1970. Quik Snack on Quintin Paredes Street is known for siomai, siopao, and lomi, according to its record, since the 1960s.
Dong Bei Dumplings on Yuchengco Street makes northeastern Chinese dumplings, with handmade xiao long bao and steamed buns. Sincerity Cafe and Restaurant on Yuchengco Street is a mid-range restaurant, famous for fried chicken and asado since 1956. New Toho Food Center on Carvajal Street is a food court with hawker-style stalls, fried noodles, and congee.
Dim sum in Makati
Din Tai Fung in Greenbelt 3 is known for its precisely folded Taiwanese dumplings, with a moderate price for the quality. 28 Treasures HK Roast & Dimsum in Salcedo Village serves Hong Kong roast meats and dim sum in steamer baskets. Modern Shanghai on Greenbelt Drive takes Chinese flavours into a contemporary setting, with dumplings and noodle dishes for groups and families.
For a lower price, Hongkong Noodles and Dimsum House on Chino Roces Avenue serves noodles and bite-sized dim sum at budget prices. FHF Noodle & Dimsum House on Pagulayan, in Poblacion, is a budget stop for noodles and dim sum.
Noodles and northern cooking
Old Beijing Restaurant on Chino Roces Avenue brings northern Chinese cooking to Makati, with hearty noodle dishes at a very accessible price. Hokkien Chow in San Antonio Village serves Chinese-Filipino restaurant classics at a moderate price.
BGC
Hap Chan - Market Market serves Cantonese comfort food, with congee, noodles, and roasted meats. Wong Place BGC in Verve Two is a dependable pick for rice plates, noodles, and stir-fries. Xiaomian on McKinley Parkway specialises in Chongqing-style noodles with a numbing spice. TamJai Mixian lets diners mix and match broth, toppings, and spice in Hong Kong-style rice noodle bowls. Wangfu Chinese Cafe Serendra is a casual spot for noodles, rice dishes, and dim sum.
Pasig
Pink Panda Pasig on C. Raymundo Avenue is a Chinese-Filipino diner with affordable meals.
Choose the dish first
- Xiaolongbao and dumplings: Din Tai Fung and Dong Bei Dumplings.
- Dim sum: 28 Treasures HK Roast & Dimsum and Hongkong Noodles and Dimsum House.
- Noodles: Ongpin Noodle House, Xiaomian, and Old Beijing Restaurant.
- Fried chicken and asado: Sincerity Cafe and Restaurant.
What to check before you go
- Hours. Plateful's hours data is not yet verified for every record. Confirm opening hours with the restaurant before you travel.
- Price bands. The ₱ to ₱₱₱₱ scale shows how Plateful places each restaurant relative to the others. It does not include drinks, service charges, or taxes.
- Binondo. Several Binondo places are older, smaller shops. Confirm the payment methods they accept before you order. Plateful does not record payment methods.
- Spice. Ask about spice level before you order from a Sichuan or Chongqing menu.
- Branch. Some names have branches in more than one area. Confirm the address first.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Chinese restaurant in Manila?
There is no single answer. Din Tai Fung suits xiaolongbao, Ongpin Noodle House suits Binondo noodles, and Hap Chan suits Cantonese comfort food in BGC. Start with the dish, then the area.
Where is Binondo food in Manila?
Binondo has five Chinese restaurant records in this guide: Ongpin Noodle House, Quik Snack, Dong Bei Dumplings, Sincerity Cafe and Restaurant, and New Toho Food Center.
Which Chinese restaurants in Manila are the cheapest?
Most of the list is ₱ or ₱₱. The ₱ picks are Ongpin Noodle House, Quik Snack, Dong Bei Dumplings, New Toho Food Center, FHF Noodle & Dimsum House, and Hongkong Noodles and Dimsum House.
Sources and editorial method
This guide uses the Plateful Chinese cuisine guide and the linked Plateful restaurant records for names, areas, cuisine labels, descriptions, and price bands. Those records were checked on October 9, 2026. Binondo dessert and tea shops are not Chinese restaurants in these records, so they are not listed. The picks are based on the records and their descriptions, not on reviews or a formal ranking.