A Binondo Favorite - Tasty Dumplings Casual Chinese Restaurant

Tasty Dumplings is a well-known casual Chinese restaurant originating in a busy street of Binondo, in Manila. It's really easy to spot this restaurant because it is located just beside the historic and iconic Binondo Church. The restaurant has been there for decades, surviving the test of time, and a testament by itself of its authority as a top restaurant in Binondo.

With its close proximity with the Binondo Church, this is one of the convenient food spots to visit, and hence expect a thick crowd or even a long queue when you visit this restaurant. I've been here for a couple of times this 2026, and they are always fully packed. 

The famous fried dumplings of Tasty Dumplings with Rice

When I original wrote this article back in 2024, I formatted it slightly different. Quoting myself: 

"I'm used to writing long posts with a lot of stories and personal blabbers, but here in this experiment I'm going to limit the focus on the basics and essentials of the restaurant. Hopefully, you'll drop some feedback on what you prefer more. Anyway, here goes the post on Tasty Dumplings. (Myself, 2014)"

However, as I update this more than a decade after, I realized that I enjoy blabbering and pouring out my thoughts in the articles I write. Hence, I added these commentaries here, and expounded on some dishes I included here.

...the restaurant has been there for decades, surviving the test of time, and a testament by itself of its authority as a top restaurant in Binondo

Interior of Tasty Dumplings in Binondo, Manila

The interior of Tasty Dumplings has been pretty consistent. Straightforward, no BS. And I'd say it works. The fried pork chop here is the OG, and that's what I'd recommend for you to try as well. Of course, the name of the restaurant itself would merit trying out their fried dumplings (I prefer this over the steamed one). 

Pork Chop Rice (the best seller)

The best-selling Pork Chop Rice of Tasty Dumplings

crunchy with sweet savory marinate that makes each bite quite a mouthful

Blogger Tips and Suggestions:

• Lower your expectations on the quality of the service. I've dined here quite a few times already and it's certainly not top-notch when it comes to ambiance and all of those fanciness. At times, it feels transactional, as most restaurants in Binondo feel, but that has its charm on its own.
  
  
• Go for the humungous but thinly pounded pork chop. You will most likely enjoy its crunchiness and the special sauce that goes along with this best-selling dish. 

Soya Milk, Winter Melon Juice

• Try the sweet homemade Soya Milk of Tasty Dumplings. This is a personal favorite, and whenever I go here in Tasty Dumplings, I always order this one to quench my thirst!
  
  
• Try the dumplings, although I believe that it is just the sauce that makes the dumplings taste fine.
  
  
• Go for the Hongma and Silver Roll Bread because these two are fantastic pairs! They give you that authentic oriental flavors!

Hongma and Silver Roll Bread
Tasty Dumplings in a Sneak Peek

Star Ratings

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Note: Unshaded stars are equivalents of half-stars. The ratings apply solely to this dining experience.
Place ★★★

Taste  ★★★
Service ★★
Value for Money ★★★☆

Budget: P250 - P300 per head for a meal with a drink and perhaps a simple dessert

What I love about Tasty Dumplings is how they remained to be a strong powerhouse when it comes to all the essential favorites. The dumplings have been consistent for decades. Even the fried porkchops prove to still be as enjoyable as I can remember. And even as I update this post this 2026, I can look back and say that I'm glad that I included this in most of the lists for Binondo Food Crawl.

How about you - do you recommend this place?

Tasty Dumplings
Location: Norberto Ty St., Binondo, Manila (the street at the left side of the Church facing the altar)