Binondo- It is located in the heart of Manila. It was actually one of the centers of commerce in the Metro. For some, people tend to associate Binondo with the Chinese. True, Binondo is also synonimous to China Town. As a matter of fact, it is the oldest China Town in the World with the place being established in the 1500s.
Binondo had been a witness to many of our family's Sunday happenings for the past how many years already. We tend to go to China Town every Chinese New Year to watch the Dragon Dance when I was a kid. We used walk from Quiapo Church, to Delicious Resto, to Eng Bee Tin Binondo, to Juan Luna, to Divisoria every Sunday when mama was still here in the Philippines. We used to buy our favorite (Mama's favorite) Sung sung peanuts in Bee Tin's grocery, and Papa's sugar-free concentrated iced tea too!
Last week, I got the chance to go to Binondo again. After a week of discovering more of the place because of Papa. Yes, so here are the cuts that were taken from the trip. Food trip actually.
First stop was at Ramon Lee's Panciteria. It took forever for me to look for this place. Thanks to my father who mastered every street of MNL. He was able to show me where the right path was, a week before we (I plus my friend, Winwin(He prefers to be called Darwin but Winwin is still better)) went there.
We ordered this MikiBihon, which was practically big enough for two people. If I am not mistaken, the food costs 185pesos (I am not really sure, sorry), but promise it wouldn't cost you 200 bucks.
We also ordered the famous Ramon Lee Chicken. Please, the chicken in the picture wasn't burnt. That was actually the color of the chicken due to its marinade. I loved the taste of the chicken skin. The meat was fine, it wasn't too dry nor too juicy. Just right. Half chicken costs less than 200. (Sorry, estimations again. Memory lapses.)
After eating at Ramon Lee, we were headed to The New Manosa, where the famous Maki is situated. New Manosa is a two storey restaurant which serves basic Chinese food. Their second floor is airconditioned ftw. They serve house tea for their patrons.
We ordered Makime ( Maki + Mami). For those who do not know. It is the sticky (super sticky infact) soup with meat strips and onion chives. It can be eaten with or without the noodles. (but I personally prefer the one with). It can also be paired with rice. It's a Chinese cuisine ofcourse. The large Makime costs 105Php (This time i am sure :P )
After eating at New Manosa, we came to buy Fried Siopao. We weren't able to take a picture of the food because it was no restaurant. It was just a store full of Chinese delicacies. Kikiam, Noodles, Fishballs, Goyong, Siomai, All for take out. I bought two pieces for 33 pesos.
After a few walks, we were headed to Eng Bee Tin which was ofcourse famous for its Tikoy and Hopia! Yehey! My friend bought a little over 3 packs of hopia for his family.
Upon buying stuff from Eng Bee Tin we went straight to 168 to have a little rest. It was one heck of a walk. After that, we went to Aranque to see puppies. Then, we went home na.
That was basically how the whole day of eating went. Super busog and lakad day from Binondo to Divi to Aranque to Morayta!
Btw, Pictures are from Winwin's phone. Thank youuu.
xx,
Alyana.
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