Binondo – Chinese
Binondo captures the vibrant energy of a bustling heritage district, where the air is thick with the savory perfume of five-spice and the rhythmic clatter of woks over high flames. Bamboo steamers release clouds of fragrant vapor over tables laden with delicate, hand-pleated dumplings and succulent roasted meats that glisten under warm, inviting lights. This culinary sanctuary invites diners into a soulful celebration of tradition, offering a rich tapestry of textures and deep, authentic flavors that transport the senses to the heart of the world’s oldest Chinatown.
50, East Broadway, New York, NY, 10002 +1-929-920-8250 https://www.binondonyc.com/Rating: 4.4/5 (97 reviews)
Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
What diners are saying
Diners celebrate Binondo as a standout destination for elevated Filipino cuisine in NYC Chinatown, praising the warm, family-like hospitality that makes special occasions unforgettable. Guests rave about the innovative twists on classics, particularly the deboned Chicken Tinola roulade, the wok-hei infused Pancit Negra, and the showstopping Krispy Kare Kare. The atmosphere is described as vibrant and joyful, with reviewers highlighting thoughtful touches like complimentary soup and enthusiastic birthday celebrations complete with sparklers and music.
Menu
Weekly Specials
- Garlic Butter Lobster 2 lbs. - $65: Split Lobster melted butter minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt & pepper. serve with rice & garlic butter dipping sauce. Dietary tags: Juice-Cleanse
- Beef Ampalaya - $29.99: Stir fry Beef with Bitter Melon, Garlic and Sweet dark sauce. servce with rice.
- Crispy Pork Shank 3 lbs. - $45.99: Pork Shank, tenderized with aromatics, deep fried to golden crispy & serve with vegetable & dipping sauce. lots of garlic, oyster sauce, butter, mushroom.
- Chicken Tinola - $29.99: Trussed chicken thigh, skin-on, delicately stuffed w/ fragrant lemongrass, garlic, thyme, & oregano. Accompanied by sautéed chayote & bok choy, infused w/ ginger & chilies, all elegantly finished w/ a rich reduced broth. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, High-Fiber
- Ginataang Kalabasa & Sitaw w/ Shrimp - $29.99: Fresh sitaw & plump shrimp sautéed in garlic, ginger & shrimp paste with roasted Kalabasa, then simmered in rich coconut milk. A traditional Filipino comfort dish w/ layers of savory umami & natural sweetness. Dietary tags: Halal, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, Lectin-Free
Trending Cocktails
- Most Holy - $18.99: All natural, pineapple, ginger wine, grape wine, grape brandy and soju. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Jones Bridge - $17.99: Cucumber, lime, mint, grape wine, grape brandy and soju. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Escolta - $15.99: Strawberry, basil, grape wine, grape brandy and soju. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC
Starters
- Crispy Baguio Beans - $12.99: Golden & crisp deep-fried Baguio beans, coated w/ flour, egg & seasoning. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- Lettuce Wrap - $14.99: Ground Chicken, house-made sauce, crispy rice noodles, iceberg lettuce, water chestnuts, mushroom & green onions.
- Mayon Volcano - $14.99: Crispy, Fried shrimp coated w/ spicy mayonnaise dressing. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Shumai - $8.99: 4 Pcs. steamed pork or chicken dumplings w/ house-made sauce.
- Lumpiang Shanghai - $12.99: Deep-fried spring rolls filled w/ ground pork, carrots, scallions, seasoning & egg. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber
- Sisig Bites - $12.99: 2 Pcs, Reverse seared pork belly, onions, chilies, seasoned w/ creamy mayo, soy sauce, lime.
Noodles & Rice
- Pancit Negra - $19.99: Stir-fry rice vermicelli noodles, squid ink, carrots, string beans, snow peas, bell pepper and celery. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Canton Guisado - $18.99: Stir-fry canton noodles with dark soy sauce, carrots, string beans, snow Pease, bell pepper and celery. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Pancit bihon - $18.99: Stir-fry rice vermicelli noodles, carrots, string beans, snow peas, bell pepper, celery. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- Vegetarian Fried Rice - $15.99: Wok fried rice with egg & variety of mixed vegetables.
- Negra Fried Rice - $17.99: Wok fried rice with egg, squid ink & variety of mixed vegetables. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Add-On: Cubed Beef - $7 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Add-On: Crispy Pork - $7 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Add-On: Shrimp - $7 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Add-On: Ground Chicken - $7 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
Main Course
All main course comes with a steam rice (no substitute)
- Sauteed Bok Choy - $16.99: Sauté Bok choy in oyster sauce. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Spicy Green Beans - $16.99: Stir-fry green beans in garlic and chili paste. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Chicken Tinola (Main) - $29.99: Braised, truss chicken leg serves w/ chayote, yuk choy, ginger, chilies & pour over w/ broth. Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Pork Humbanado - $25.99: Tenderized pork belly, black beans, oyster sauce, soy sauce & muscovado sugar.
- Lechon Kawali - $24.99: Crispy fried pork belly served w/ house-made liver dipping sauce. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Beef Kaldereta - $29.99: Beef Stew cooked w/ tomato sauce, liver spread, carrots, potato, bell peppers & olives.
- Beef Kare-Kare - $29.99: Beef Stew cooked w/ thick savory peanut sauce, eggplant, string beans & Bok choy. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Beef Salpicao - $29.99: Cubed Beef Flank, lots of garlic, oyster sauce, butter, mushroom.
- Paksiw sa Gata - $30.99: Steamed Hamour Fish with vinegar & coconut. Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Pork Sisig - $24.99: Minced pork belly , onions, green onions, creamy mayo, chilies w/ egg. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Chili Butter Shrimp - $25.99: Crispy fried seasoned shrimp marinated & sauté in butter. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Pork Sinigang - $26.99: Pork with sour soup, vegetables like tomato, eggplant, string beans, okra, radish, and tamarind broth. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb
- Ginataang Kalabasa - Sitaw w/ Shrimp - $26.99: Fresh sitaw & plump shrimp sautéed in garlic, ginger & shrimp paste with roasted Kalabasa, then simmered in rich coconut milk. Dietary tags: Halal, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, Lectin-Free
- Crispy Kare-Kare - $26.99: Crispy fried pork belly with thick savory peanut sauce, eggplant, stringbeans, bokchoy Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Pinakbet - $25.99: Vegetable Stew, string beans, eggplant, okra, & bitter melon simmered w/ fermented anchovies and fish sauce. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Slow-Carb
- Fish Sinigang - $26.99: Fish w/ sour soup, vegetable like tomato, eggplant, string beans, okra, radish & tamarind broth. fish of day, chef's choice decided on vibes. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Pork Adobo - $25.99: Pork belly, marinated & cooked w/ vinegar, soy sauce & aromatics w/ quail eggs.
- Shrimp Sinigang - $26.99: Shrimp w/ sour soup, vegetables like tomato, eggplant, string beans, okra, radish & tamarind broth. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb
- Bicol Express - $25.99: Pork cubes simmered in coconut milk & infused w/ chili peppers, seasoned w/ a hint of spice. Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo
- Chicken Adobo - $25.99: Boneless chicken thigs marinated & prepared w/ a blend of soy sauce, vinegar & garlic. Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC
- Chicken Inasal - $25.99: Char-Grilled Chicken Thighs Infused w/ Lemongrass, Calamansi, Annatto & Blend of Spices. Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Tapa Silog - $21.99: Garlic Rice, sunny side egg, marinated beef, & house pickled vegetables, serve in Nabe Bowl. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal
- Long Silog - $20.99: Garlic Rice, sunny side egg, Philippines sausage & house pickled vegetable, serve in Nabe Bowl.
- Tocino Silog - $21.99: Garlic Rice, sunny side egg, marinated sweet pork, & house pickled vegetables, serve in Nabe Bowl. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal
- Pork Pochero - $26.99: Sauté Pork in garlic, onions, and tomatoes, banana, Bok choy and green beans.
Desserts
- Estero - $15.99: Served in sizzling plate, stack malted chocolate cake & vanilla ice cream drizzle w/ house-made dates sauce (no sugar added) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Sugar-Free
- Luzviminda - $15.99: Turon plantain & jackfruit w/ muscovado sugar rolled in Puto: steamed rice cake, inspire from puto calasiao. Leche Flan: Steamed Egg yolk, condensed milk & caramel. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Turon Special - $14.99: Fried Banana Spring roll served w/ a side of fresh fruit, fluff, ube, queso ice cream, drizzled with vanilla & coconut caramel sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Iskrambol - $9.99: Choice of UBE or Strawberry crushed on ice, milk powder & sugar. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Biko (Sweet Sticky Rice Cake) - $14.99: Glutinous rice, coconut milk, brown sugar, coconut curds & salt. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Ice Cream - $11.99: Choices of: UBE (Purple Yam) VANILLA CALAMANSI (Philippines Lime) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Halo-Halo Regular - $15.99: Shave ice topped with banana, jackfruit, jelly, palm nuts, young coconut, ube, leche flan. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Halo-Halo Special - $24.99: Shave ice topped w/ banana, jackfruit, jelly, palm nuts, young coconut, ube, leche flan, ube ice cream & vanilla ice cream (good for sharing) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
Happy Hour Cocktails
4PM to 7PM
- Ongpin - $15: Pineapple juice, coconut milk, ube foam, sake. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Manila Sunset - $12: Strawberry puree, orange juice, soda water, soju. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Divisoria - $12: Cranberry, orange juice, grenadine soju. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Juice-Cleanse
- Quiapo - $12: Calamansi syrup, orange juice, tonic water, soju. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Juice-Cleanse
- White Lady - $12: Coconut cream, coconut milk, coconut water, cinnamon powder, cinnamon stick and soju. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium
- Kuracha - $15: Fresh mango, ginger marmalade, lime juice, mint, soju. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Most Holy (Happy Hour) - $14.25: All natural, pineapple, ginger wine, grape brandy & soju Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Jones Bridge (Happy Hour) - $13.5: Cucumber, lime, mint, grape wine, grape brandy & soju Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Escolta (Happy Hour) - $12: Strawberry, basil, grape wine, grape brandy & soju Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
Wine List
- Mendoza Vineyard, Malbec 2017 (Glass) - $17: Red Wine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Mendoza Vineyard, Malbec 2017 (Bottle) - $65: Red Wine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Petite Sirah, Salmon Vineyard (Glass) - $22: Red Wine Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Petite Sirah, Salmon Vineyard (Bottle) - $78: Red Wine Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Le Fleur Amour, Merlot, 2020 (Glass) - $15: Red Wine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Le Fleur Amour, Merlot, 2020 (Bottle) - $60: Red Wine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc (Glass) - $17: White Wine Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Lectin-Free
- Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc (Bottle) - $65: White Wine Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Ste. Michelle, 2023 (Glass) - $18: Rose Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Ste. Michelle, 2023 (Bottle) - $68: Rose Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Gavernera, Spain (Glass) - $21: Rose Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Gavernera, Spain (Bottle) - $78: Rose Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- El Coto Rosado (Glass) - $17: Rose Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- El Coto Rosado (Bottle) - $65: Rose Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Prosecco Bread & Butter (Bottle) - $55 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Secco Rossini (Bottle) - $35 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Secco Mangocino (Bottle) - $35 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Sake
- Soto Sake, Premium Junmai 720ML - $65: Vegan, Gluten Free, No Additives, No Added Sugar, No Sulfites, No Preservatives. Delicate and light in texture. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
- Soto Sake, Super Premium Junmai 720ML - $130: Vegan, Gluten Free, No Additives, No Added Sugar, No Sulfites, No Preservatives. Full-bodied and creamy on the palate. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beer
- Lagunitas IPA - $8
- Wave Chaser IPA - $8 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Sixpoint Crisp - $6 Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Heineken - $6
- Stella Artois - $6
Coffee & Non-Alcohol
- Espresso - $4
- Americano - $4.25
- Latte - $5
- Cappuccino - $5
- Iced Latte - $5
- Sago’t Gulaman - $7: Grass Jelly, tapioca, caramel syrup and Vanilla. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Coke / Diet Coke - $2.5: Soda. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
- Sprite - $2.5: Soda.
- Iced Tea - $2.5: Beverage.
- Sparkling Water - $2.5: Carbonated.
Frequently Asked Questions about Binondo
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- Binondo provides great value as a budget-friendly ($) restaurant with a 4.4/5 rating and thoughtful touches like complimentary soup.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- Binondo accommodates groups with family-like hospitality and diverse diets including gluten-free Ginataang Kalabasa, keto Beef Salpicao, and vegetarian Sauteed Bok Choy.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Diners praise the warm hospitality and innovative dishes like Krispy Kare Kare and Pancit Negra, giving the restaurant a 4.4/5 rating.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- Reviewers rate Binondo 4.4/5, calling it a standout destination where warm hospitality and a vibrant atmosphere make special occasions unforgettable.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- Binondo is categorized as a budget-friendly ($) restaurant, offering an affordable price range for its authentic Chinese and Filipino cuisine.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact Binondo by visiting their official website at https://www.binondonyc.com/ for all inquiries and restaurant information.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking budget-friendly ($) elevated Filipino cuisine with innovative dishes and warm hospitality for special occasions would most enjoy this restaurant.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include Garlic Butter Lobster, Crispy Pork Shank, Chicken Tinola roulade, wok-hei infused Pancit Negra, and showstopping Krispy Kare Kare.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- ``` Binondo supports keto, gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo, and vegetarian diets with dishes like Pork Sinigang, Bicol Express, and Sauteed Bok Choy.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers praise the warm hospitality, vibrant atmosphere, and innovative dishes including Chicken Tinola roulade, Pancit Negra, and the Krispy Kare Kare.
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