A Taste of Binondo Near Our Home

Aside from Japanese, I also love Chinese food. So when my mom told me there's a new food establishment serving Chinese food near our home, I became decided to try it out.

My mom wouldn't stop talking about it. She even bought food from this place so I can have a taste of it. And I have to say that convinced me even more to visit this new foodie place. Since my boyfriend is also an avid fan of Chinese food, we decided to eat there one time.

It's a simple kainan - just a little bit bigger than the usual eatery (karinderya). It's called 'Authentic Chinese Cuisine'.

Based on my brief interview with one of its staff, Kuya Bernie, it was established last August 2014 and has another branch in Ususan, Taguig just near Shell. It is owned by a certain Mr. Reynan Roque.

We went there on a Sunday after hearing mass. I think that was around 11:10 in the morning. My boyfriend and I were the only customers when we arrived, but more started coming in as it nears lunch time.

There were lots of food to choose from and we had a bit of a hard time deciding. But since my mom mentioned the Savoury Style Fried Chicken tastes good, I picked that too. My boyfriend, meantime, chose the Orig Beef Brisket Binondo Pares.

All meals are served with free soup

We had to wait 5 to 7 minutes before our meals were served, but I did not mind it. After all, the food was GREAT.

The Savoury Chicken I ordered was very delicious. It was crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside. It was also served with an equally delicious gravy and flavorful Yang Chow rice. 

The Beef Brisket Pares was yummy too. The soup was thick and the beef was tender. The staff also served chili sauce for the Pares which gave it an extra kick.

My boyfriend also ordered a regular Asado Siopao, and three pieces of Buchi. 

The Siopao was definitely delicious. You might want to get the jumbo size though if you're hungry. The 3 pcs. Buchi were served hot, and I really enjoyed it. The monggo flavor was outstanding and it was not as greasy as the other Buchis I have tasted.

Everything that we ordered was delicious! And what makes it even more awesome is the very affordable price. Here's the breakdown of the food we ordered:

Savoury Style Fried Chicken - P69.00

Orig Beef Brisket Binondo Pares - P89.00

3 pcs. Buchi (P18.00/each) - P54.00

Asado Siopao - P36.00

Grand Total - P248.00


Awesome food in less than P300! Amazing!

And they also have a food challenge. We were able to witness someone who tried the Lucky Pao challenge.

I doubt anyone could finish it in 2 minutes. But who knows, right? If you finish it in under or within 2 minutes, you get the Lucky Pao for free which is originally priced at P119.00. Still not bad if you lose though.

So if you're just around Pateros or Taguig and you love good food, don't hesitate to visit Authentic Chinese Cuisine. It's located just behind San Roque Parish Church. Or if you're from outside Pateros or Taguig, but want to avoid the hassle in Manila, why not try the little Binondo in Pateros?

They are open 24 hours, so if you wake up in the middle of the night craving for authentic (and good) Chinese food, visit them! It's definitely worth your tricycle fare.

They also accept catering and delivery. But according to Kuya Bernie, the farthest they have reached so far is Makati. But who knows? The possibilities are endless. For inquiries, you may reach them through these lines:

Smart: 0999-714-7633
Sun: 0942-270-9788
Globe: 0905-312-8558

I hope that like me, you also enjoy their food! 'Til our next food trip. :)