Manila Meals Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
ID: GYG1098428-1686684
Category:
Country: Philippines
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Escape Makati for an evening food tour to discover the real Filipino food scene at Binondo, with 15+ tastings at centuries-old local eateries and dragon-topped cyberpunk streets.
Uncover the enigma of Filipino food, with over 15 tastings en-route, embarking on a culinary expedition of the world's oldest Chinatown. We'll be stopping by panciterias, hopia houses, and generations-old restaurants. At over five centuries old, Binondo has stood the test of time for local eateries, nestled at the heart of the culinary marriage of Filipino-Chinese cuisine.
From sizzling sisig to flaky empanadas, thick stir-fried pancit noodles with crunchy lumpia spring rolls, to stewed beef kare-kare and roasted asado meats - Filipino food packs the punches as the unsung darling of the Southeast Asian menu.
On your moveable feast, we'll unveil historic recipes and the next generation of street food chefs, to understand the real Manila foodie scene. As dragons cling onto lamp posts, and incense burns next to Christian crosses, evenings in Binondo are historic vs cyberpunk, with spaghetti wires hanging over narrow streets where the jeepneys chug along - a world apart from the steel and glass skyscrapers of modern Makati.
Zigzag through Binondo, Ongpin Street, and Santa Cruz, visiting local eateries passed over generations, ending with a bellyful of memories (and newfound friends).
Highlights
- Savor the flavors of Filipino food with 15+ tastings on our evening tour
- Visit centuries-old restaurants, in the world's oldest Chinatown
- Discover the real Manila foodie scene with a local guide
- Wander through Binondo's Ongpin street and Santa Cruz
- Experience the historic and lively atmosphere of Binondo at night.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour reflects the local cuisine, and the limitations of street food vendors means we unfortunately cannot cater for every dietary restriction.
✖️ Unsuitable for severe allergies, halal and celiac diets, due to risk of traces and cross-contamination.
✖️ Vegetarian diets have 4-5 less tastings due to limited alternatives at some vendors.
We recommend comfortable shoes as this is an easy-paced walking tour.
We operate come rain or shine, so please carry rain gear/umbrella if rain looks likely.
There's lot of tastings to try, come hungry!
We'll meet inside this historic cafe in the heart of Binondo, your local guide will be waiting upstairs on the 1st floor.
INCLUDED
- 15+ food tastings included, more than any other Manila food tour.
- Moveable feast with 6-7 stops around the streets of old Binondo
- Max 8 exclusive guests, smallest group size in Manila.
- Led by professional foodie guides.
- Bottled water included.
NOT INCLUDED
- Alcoholic drinks excluded.
- Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded. Easy-to-find meeting point for all guests.
- Vegetarians have 4-5 less tastings due to limited alternatives available.
- Unsuitable for severe allergies, halal & celiac diets, due to risk of traces and cross contamination.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
