The search for authentic Chinese restaurants is over.
We know how hard it is to search for a good place that serves authentic Chinese food. So, we searched the whole city for the best regional dishes to satisfy your cravings and put together this list. It’s a compilation of the best spots in Metro Manila where you can enjoy a delicious meal with family or friends.
From the best Yang Chao fried rice to bang for your buck dumplings, here are our top 8 picks for authentic Chinese restaurants in Manila!
1. Hai Shin Lou
Hai Shin Lou has been awarded the “Best Cantonese Cuisine” in town and has been serving classic and unique dishes since its founding in 2003. Chef Tommy Yao and their talented culinary crew use the freshest seafood, which is caught straight from their aquarium tank, as well as ingredients and spices directly imported from Hong Kong.
The signature Peking duck, Crystal Shrimps, and Sweet and Sour Pork are just some of the dishes you shouldn’t pass up on when you visit this Chinese restaurant.
Hai Shin Lou
Address: 810 Arnaiz Ave., San Lorenzo Village, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Contact: +63 922 898 2848 | haishinlou.ph@gmail.com
Opening Hours: 11am – 2:30pm, 6pm – 10pm (Daily)
2. Red Lantern
Red Lantern will satisfy your craving for delectable Chinese food. Using only the finest ingredients, their extensive menu will take you on a culinary trip through the best of China’s regional delicacies. Celebrate any occasion with their Suckling pig, handmade dim sum, and the chef’s specialty Braised spareribs with Chinkiang vinegar.
The attentive service and casual ambiance make the dining experience at this Chinese restaurant at Solaire even more impeccable.
Red Lantern
Address: 1 Aseana Avenue, Entertainment City Entertainment City, Solaire Resort & Casino, Paranaque, Luzon 1701 Philippines
Contact: (02) 8888 8888| reservations@solaireresort.com
Opening Hours: 11:30am – 2:30pm (Daily) 5:30pm – 10:30pm (Mon-Sat)
Social: Facebook
3. Tien Tien Hotpot Restaurant
Tien Tien Hotpot is an ever-reliable Chinese restaurant that’s been around since the ‘90s. Their generous portions and courteous staff are just some of the things their patrons love about the place. The meals are prepared by a Cantonese chef and his team of well-trained cooks so you know you’re getting authentic Chinese food.
Get a taste of their savory Hotpot, Special Noodles, or Yang Chow Fried Rice, and you’ll understand why it’s still a top choice 30 years later.
Tien Tien Hotpot Restaurant
Address: G/F Atrium Bldg, Makati Avenue, Corner Paseo De Roxas, Makati, 1224 Metro Manila
Contact: (02) 8844 6586 | tientienhotpot@gmail.com
Opening Hours: 11am – 9pm (Daily)
4. Uno Seafood Wharf Palace
Dining at Uno feels like you’re getting royal treatment because of the gold and red motif. This Chinese restaurant near Sta. Cruz Church is ideal for large gatherings as they have set menus and private function rooms for the whole party. As its name suggests, you can expect fresh seafood and Cantonese-style delicacies to fill your stomachs.
Nothing beats their Steamed Shrimp, Hakaw, and Shark fin soup with crab meat. And for dessert, we can’t say no to Uno’s mango sago.
Uno Seafood Wharf Palace
Address: 270 Escolta Street, Calvo Bldg. Binondo Manila, Philippines
Contact: (02) 232 1054
Opening Hours: 10am – 2:30pm, 5pm – 11pm (Daily)
Social: Facebook
5. Wai Ying
For no-frills authentic Chinese food, you can’t go wrong with Wai Ying. The long queues at this popular Chinese restaurant in Binondo are worth it, especially for the price and quality of their dim sum. Their Hakaw, Spareribs, and Bean Curd Roll are usually the stars of the show, the Beef Mami, Soy Chicken, and Congee are other top contenders. Don’t forget to ask for a bowl of their special chili sauce on the side.
Wai Ying
Address: 810 Benavidez St., Binondo 296 Binondo, Philippines
Contact: +63 917 188 1658
Opening Hours: 7am – 10pm (Daily)
6. Xin Tian Di
If you’re looking for a Chinese restaurant that offers unlimited dim sum, look no further than Xin Tian Di. From noodles to rice, dumplings, and desserts, Executive Chef Peter Yeung and his team make everything fresh daily. Of their 60 dim sum options, some of our favorites have got to be Chili Dumpling, Steamed Chicken Feet in XO Sauce, and the Peking Duck Roll.
Xin Tian Di is nominated this 2022 for Best Chinese Cuisine by World Luxury Restaurant Awards so you know they’re the real deal.
Xian Tian Di
Address: 4F Crowne Plaza Galleria, Ortigas Centre, Pasig City 1100 Quezon City, Philippines
Contact: (02) 8790 3100 | mnlcp.xintiandi@ihg.com
Opening Hours: 11am – 2:30pm, 6pm – 9pm (Daily)
Social: Facebook
7. Xiu Fine Cantonese Dining
Xiù Fine Cantonese Dining Restaurant is your destination for authentic Cantonese cuisine. The menu features an extensive selection of authentic Chinese food prepared by skilled chefs using only the freshest ingredients available. The result is an unforgettable dining experience that will leave you wanting more!
It goes without saying that you’ve got to try their Peking duck, but their Xiao Long Bao, Honey-glazed prime cut char sui, and Mixed mushrooms with truffles are other dishes that burst with flavor.
Xiu Fine Cantonese Dining
Address: 115 Connecticut Street, Northeast Greenhills, San Juan, Metro Manila, Philippines, Manila, Philippines
Contact: +63 947 707 0228 | xiu.cantonesedining@gmail.com
Opening Hours: 11:30am – 2:30pm, 6pm – 10pm (Daily)
8. Ying Yang Teahouse
Ying Yang Teahouse is a hidden gem in Binondo. It's the perfect spot to start your venture into authentic Chinese food as it’s a casual and affordable Chinese restaurant. They have perfected their dishes over many years of experience so that every bite will be full of flavor. Their menu favorites like the Yang Chao Fried rice which pairs perfectly with Oyster cakes, Spareribs Tausi, and Siomai.
Ying Yang Teahouse
Address: 233-235 Dasmarinas st. corner Yuchengo st. Binondo 1000 Binondo, Philippines
Contact: (02) 5310 9031 info@yingyingteahouse.com
Opening Hours: 7am – 10pm (Daily)
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