XLB or hakaw, the age-old question.
Chinese food is one of our go-to comfort cuisines because of its simple, yet exquisite flavors. Some people only frequent Chinese restaurants with decades of tradition and history under its belt, while others like unearthing new finds. We’ve curated a mix of both!
Whether it’s authenticity or creativity that you’re after, there’s bound to be something here for you. Be sure to add these spots to your ‘MUST-TRY‘ lists on the Booky app so you never miss any restaurants near you.
A Bite of Hunan – Circuit Makati
Known for hot and spicy dishes with deep colors and fresh aromas, A Bite of Hunan is an authentic restaurant in Circuit Makati that serves dishes from the mountainous Chinese region of their namesake. Try their Dongpo Braised Pork and Sizzling Fish.
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UG/F Circuit Lane Makati, Riverfront Drive, AP Reyes St, Carmona, Makati
(0915) 355-6688
Yin Yang Express – Chino Roces
Yin Yang Express is a quick service Chinese restaurant located in the up and coming San Lorenzo Place. It’s a no frills on-the-go restaurant with classic Chinese favorites and some slightly less familiar eats as well.
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G/F San Lorenzo Place Tower 4, Edsa cor Chino Roces Ave, San Lorenzo, Makati
(0995) 118 6234
Templo – Dapitan Street
Located at the heart of Banawe, Quezon City, a modern Szechuan fusion teeming with modern Fil-Chi community, Templó is keen to serve everyone a dish that tastes a hundred different flavors in one.
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55 Dapitan Street corner D. Tuazon, Brgy Lourdes, Quezon City
(02) 244 7640
Shantung – West Ave.
Shantung is a casual dining Chinese restaurant along West Avenue that has been serving authentic Mandarin cuisine since 1958. They are well known for their Shantung Fried Crispy Chicken, Hot & Sour Soup, and Steamed/Fried Pork Dumplings. Read more about the 59 year old hole-in-the-wall here.
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96 West Avenue, Philam Homes, West Triangle, Quezon City
(02) 928-4409
The Silver Dragon – San Juan
The Silver Dragon is one of the stalls at newly-opened food hall, The Courtyard. They specialize in favorites like dimsum, congee, noodle soup, and fried rice and serve up quick Chinese food brought straight to your table.
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Courtyard @453, 453 P. Guevarra St., Addition Hills, San Juan
(02) 531-0220
Hong Kong Little Kitchen – New Manila
Serving delectable roasts and noodles that’ll leave you wanting more, Hong Kong Little Kitchen in Sonema Square is a newly opened restaurant with seriously great branding thanks to Serious Studio.
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Sonema Square, 42 N Domingo St, New Manila, Quezon City
Wang Jia Tea House – Ortigas
A new restaurant with a single branch in Ortigas, Wang Jia Tea House offers favorite and familiar Chinese dishes like dumplings, rice toppings, and noodles.
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Ortigas Technopoint, Julia Vargas Ave., Ortigas Center, Ortigas, Pasig
(0905) 227-7757
The Great Buddha Cafe – Ongpin
The Great Buddha Cafe once again opens its doors to its patrons. The Binondo establishment is serving up lots of new dishes to love.Don’t miss their Pork and Shrimp Siomai and Beef Tendon Claypot Rice!
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2/F 628 Ongpin St., Binondo, Manila
(02) 288-8881 Loc. 129
Hot Pot Session – Marikina
Unlimited shabu-shabu and tempura until 3am? Count us in! Hot Pot Session in Marikina gives you the bank for your buck with their unlimited hot pot sets. Solo sets starting for as low as ₱488 and are customizable! The Mogu Tree Laksa broth is a must-try.
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10 Lilac St, Concepcion Dos, Marikina
Lin’s Kitchen – Diliman
Lin’s Kitchen is a small underrated diner along Sgt. Esguerra, that specializes in authentic noodles, dimsum, and claypot rice meals. Prices are very affordable. with most dishes under 200 bucks. They also have bubble waffles in different flavors!
Also read: 11 Sweet Spots for Hong Kong Style Waffles in the Metro
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70 Sgt. Esguerra St, Diliman, Quezon City
(02) 355-8000
Caution Hot – Kapitolyo
Caution Hot is a Chinese restaurant specializing in spicy hot noodles. Diners get to customize their own bowls by choosing from a wide selection of noodles, toppings, broths and burn (or spice level). This is its 2nd branch, next to Maginhawa.
Also read: 14 Mami Spots in the Metro to Get You Through the Brrrr Months
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East Capitol Dr, Kapitolyo, Pasig
Tai Koo HK Roast – various branches
Tai Koo HK Roast is a Hong Kong restaurant that serves up an array of affordable quality roasted meats with their chicken and duck flown in from Hong Kong and roasted fresh everyday. The restaurant, which first opened its doors in McKinley Hill, now has branches in Salcedo and most recently, in the newly renovated The Podium.
Also featured here: 19 Awesome Restaurants in BGC for Affordable Meals as Low as Php 89!
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Lam Tin Tea House – Banawe
Lam Tin is a small, no-frills Chinese teahouse in which people are seated on a first come, first served basis. One of the most telling signs of good food is when an unassuming establishment is always packed with customers. Their servings are generous and best of all, affordable. Regulars of Lam Tin recommend the hakaw, beancurd roll, and sweet n sour pork.
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30-U Banawe St cor Cuenco St, Santo Domingo, Quezon City
(02) 708-0989
King Chef Dimsum Kitchen – multiple branches
With a branch now open in SM Cherry Foodarama, King Chef is quickly becoming a go-to dimsum destination. The restaurant has a wide offering of dimsum including standards like hakaw, taosi spareribs, and xiao long bao, but they also serve unique varieties like crispy shrimp noodles and taro garlic siomai.
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Tuen Mun Roasts – Banawe
Tuen Mun Roasts is a HK-inspired eatery serving everyone’s favorite roasted items on rice. Feast over generous servings of barbecued pork, lechon macau, roast duck and soy chhicken with rice or noodles. Here’s an insider tip: Tuen Mun Roasts and Eat Fresh are run by the same owners and we read that you can order from Eat Fresh here. Also read: 15 Restaurant Finds in Banawe.
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81A Nicanor Roxas St., Sto. Domingo, Quezon City
+63 2 216-6711
For more options, search for ‘CHINESE‘ on the Booky app to view the complete list of restaurants with their corresponding menu, location, and contact details. Celebrate your best food moments with us by tagging us on Instagram @bookyapp and by using our hashtag, #bookymanila for a chance to be featured on our page and on the blog.
