Trying MUST EAT foods in the World's Oldest Chinatown!

Today I'm embarking on a tasty journey through Binondo Chinatown, during the lead up to Lunar New Year. Join me on this mouthwatering tour as I explore some great places to grab snack in the heart of Manila's Chinese-Filipino culinary scene. From savoury dumplings to sugarcane beverages, hear about some popular foodie spots whilst I share the fascinating history of the oldest Chinatown in the world.
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[@mariatan7177]

I’m a Filipino and you gave me great information about Binondo. Thank you for making me more knowledgeable.

[@BrendanJennings-lj8te]

Kind of reminds me of some streets in George Town, Penang. Fascinating history!

[@jfloresca7]

Hey Ross, Jonathan here, your guide in Intramuros with Bambike. You should've told me you're going to feature Binondo as well! I recommend you go check the Chinatown Museum for the in-depth history of the area the next time you're in town. Cheers! 😃

[@FirstPiper]

Hey Jonathan! Thank you so much for the recommendation. I will absolutely check that out! 🙌

[@iamfongkr]

I just got schooled. 😅🤣 This is greaaaat stuff, Ross!!! Loved how you put this all together. Thank you for featuring my birthplace!

[@FirstPiper]

I’m sure you knew all of this! 😉 what an awesome place to call home 🏮

[@KaylaCosmos]

I wanna visit Chinatown again when I visit! I hadn't known the best food spots 😭

[@user-xx2km7yn9s]

Oh Ross, i will soon be vacationing in Manila with my family. We are booked at STAY MALATE Hostel and will go on a food trip in Binondo. Nice to watch your videos.

[@tombluemling9876]

You deserve a tv show!!!!!!!

[@rizeanavas04]

If you're still in mnl try riding the pasig ferry, it's free, quick and amusing

[@FirstPiper]

This is a fab suggestion. Thank you!! 🙏🏼

[@how2what4]

What a brilliant video! That final spot with those mouthwatering noodles looks absolutely irresistible. Definitely adding it to my bucket list. Those dishes bring back fond memories of my time in Nanjing; they're exactly what I've been craving!

[@FirstPiper]

Glad you enjoyed it! Let me know how you get on with that noodle joint!

[@this.is.andreality]

rosssss the food is amazinggg!!! but I still owe you a filipino food banquet cooked by my grandma’a specialty😂❤

[@tarashe8683]

Hey going home soon! This is a huge help to have a glimpse of how it actually look now! The spaghetti wiring uuff Appreciate ur brief history tho. Take care!!!

[@FirstPiper]

Thanks for watching Tara, Ingat!

[@revomljbs]

My go to place to eat when sad and tired... happy tummy place on Earth! 😋😘

[@FirstPiper]

Food always makes things better. Especially Bao! 🤤

[@thomaschiuph]

Thank you for the in-depth historical feature of the oldest Chinatown in the world. More power to you!

[@FirstPiper]

My pleasure. This was fun to put together!

[@am21miranda61]

Just subscribed! I like your content and the way you present it. Good job!!

[@FirstPiper]

Thanks fella!

[@mr.travis7102]

Best video yet!!!

[@jpespinosa4539]

This needs more viewsx excellent work

[@FirstPiper]

Thanks kuya!

[@lexxy1011]

I really love the presentation for this especially the bits of history in between.

[@FirstPiper]

Thanks for the kind words Lester!

[@MunyaChawawa]

Amazing video! Fun fact: I nearly died eating a Rose Apple because I didn’t know it’s the fruit that cashew nuts come from!

[@kibathefang6022]

What? Cashew nuts don't come from cashew fruits? 😅

[@oxoelfoxo]

that looked to me like a makopa or Java apple. crunchy and kinda tasteless like a cashew fruit but not the same

[@user-lv5cl6ws2w]

We need to hear you speak more Mandarin!!

[@rossjennings3343]

好啊！ 😊

[@JeckoSTARlaloo]

Chompoo must be from Thai, since chompoo means pinkish in their language.

[@FirstPiper]

Oh that makes sense coz I lived in Thailand as a kid!

[@GameplayTubeYT]

Great content well research unlike that Andrew Fraser misleading content!!!

[@GiselleAnnEspinosa]

Visited last year but ended only eating at 1 place and then buying pasalubong at Eng Bee Tin because the queues were insane! Coming back sometime soon and will defo try harder this time. 😂 At which time of the day do you suggest visiting to avoid the long queue and not going home hungry? Hahaha

[@FirstPiper]

I reckon go early on a weekend, like 10am and then you'll get in there ok without the queues. Or just a weekday?!

[@GiselleAnnEspinosa]

@@FirstPiper thanks! Will visit on a Monday because I'm flying to Manila from Mindanao to join a marathon. I'll stuff myself after as a reward. Appreciate your response!

[@FirstPiper]

@@GiselleAnnEspinosa oh wow! Good luck on the marathon!

[@oxoelfoxo]

early on a weekday is probably your best bet for the least crowd

[@danielito3766]

i want to meet ytou, im in los angeles, lets be friends

[@johnrexel991]

the chinese massacre was instigated by LIMAHONG a chinese pirate to rebel against spaniards and take over luzon to establish a chinese kingdom. but Filipinos, Japanese Samurai Christians and Spaniards eventually put down the rebellion hence the massacre ensued after their defeat. One among many dark chapter of colonialism in the philippines.