Binondo’s food treasures Part 2: Dong Bei
“My blogger friends were right when they said “Dong bei has the best dim sum in town”. Literally translated, Dong means east and Bei means north, thus the words Dong Bei refers to the northeastern region of China. It is in the Northeastern region that the owners of Dong Bei came from. Food in this region is plentiful, thus their cuisine is simple, yet extremely tasty.
Shown here is the kuchay or chives that they use for the dumplings. It is the leafy stalk of the ginger root, thus the strong flavor. Now we know where it comes from.
When you order your dumplings from Dong Bei, be ready to wait for some minutes while they prepare it prior to boiling, steaming or frying. That is how fresh it is, they make only after you order for it.
Only then, will they start cooking it. We actually got to see the dumplings being made before we could have any. I enjoyed watching them make it and I didn’t mind the wait. The wait was my guarantee that I was getting the freshest dumplings and noodles. I didn’t brave the traffic to Binondo just eat yesterday’s dumplings. I could have easily gotten that from any Chinese restaurant in Makati.
It seems here that I wasn’t the only one interested in knowing how they make their noodles.
The dumplings when served. These are the best I’ve ever had. Each order of 14 dumplings is only P100.00 (US$2.22).
Steamed or fried, they’re all good.
This tofu is also P100.00 (US$2.22) per order. What else can I say? It’s really good!
This seafood noodle is so big and the noodles are fresh, meaning they only cook it when someone orders it. The noodles are very fresh, you can tell from the fullness of the bite and its glutinous texture. Each order only costs P120.00 (US$2.67).
Dong Bei is located along Yuchengco St. right behind Binondo Church. If you walking along Ongpin and Binondo Church is behind you, make a left on the first alley. Dong Bei sits at the end of Yuchengco, formerly Nueva St.
July 10, 2008
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Arpee · 
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Tags: dong bei, dong bei dumplings, kuchay dumplings, seafood noodles · Posted in: restaurants
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i ate here before when i took the walking tour with ivan. best best best dumplings ive ever tasted.. in Manila! but the freshest ive ever eaten in my entire life!
The dumplings and those noodles are worth making another binondo trip
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now it makes time so slow… tomorrow, dong bei, i’ll get to have a taste of you. now arpee, you really are influential haha.
another comment… now I have to print your blog for directions and the street picture. the kutchay, i can manage to see it in person… and the noodles of course!
i really love looking at those pictures! sobrang nakakagutom:)
to alexie: i totally agree with you. dong bei DOES have the best dumplings.
to Rael: actually they are making a second trip to Binondo this weekend
to zee: glad to know i influenced you into joining this really nice hobby. keep it up!
to eden: we will have our Binondo food tour with the family. i just hope your mom goes with us.
now i really really miss binondo
Yay! I’m really glad you enjoyed the food tour Arpee, and that you guys enjoyed the dumplings. We had it kanina uli, and di siya nakakasawa!
Hi Arpee!
I finally got the chance to check out your blog site.
What a treat! You present your stuff with so much delight!
Just the title “Pinoy Life At Large” boosts spirit of simple, easy and fun lifestyle of Pinoys — so down-to-earth! I just love it!
Thank you!
Sheila
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