Binondo Bites
Adobo dark with soy and vinegar, sinigang tamarind-sour and sisig sizzling on cast iron. Manila's table wears four inheritances.
Hosted by one of our Manila tastemakers
Experience hosted by Jace & Hannah
What you can expect
Manila food tour - As the steam rises on dim sum piled high on bamboo stacks, Manila's historic Binondo district comes alive with woks, pans and stoves, to fire up the food scene in the world's oldest Chinatown.
The essentials
Destination
Manila, Philippines
Duration
3.5-4 hours
Tastings
15+ tastings
Language
English
Days of the week
Mon–Sat
Group size
Small group up to 8 guests
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Transport
Walking tour with 7-8 stops
Included
- More tastings than any other Manila food tour
- Smallest group size in Manila
- Led by Manila tastemaker guides
- Bottled water and other drinks included
Excluded
- Alcoholic drinks
- Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded
Field archive
Route notes
Tours are subject to change depending on vendor opening hours, time of year and other factors.
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You’ll try
Pork dim sum wrap with seaweedPrawn dim sumSweet soy braised porkFried bun with condensed milkRice with roast chicken, duck and asado
Anthony Bourdain Stop
Field notes
Included
More tastings than any other Manila food tour, Smallest group size in Manila, Led by Manila tastemaker guides, and Bottled water and other drinks included.
Not included
Alcoholic drinks and Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded.
Meeting point
Yaowarat. Your guide will meet you at the exit ten minutes before departure; a WhatsApp thread lands in your inbox within an hour of booking.
Good to know
Rain or shine, this tour still runs. Vegetarians are catered for with substitutions; the route isn't suitable for wheelchairs.
Dietary honesty
Vegetarian works with some substitutions. Gluten-free means several tastings are omitted. Vegan isn't recommended for this particular tour.
Cancellation
Reserve now, pay later. Cancel any time up to 24 hours before departure at no charge; after that, the booking is non-refundable.
Meet your tastemakers
Jace
Jace O
Jace leads this tour in Manila — one of our chef-guides on the ground. Ask them anything: they've spent years finding the counters, kitchens and stalls behind the door.
Meeting point
Where the tour starts (and ends).
1919 Grand Cafe
1919 Grand Cafe, 117 Juan Luna St, Binondo, Manila, 1006 Metro Manila, Philippines
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