BINONDO by Kabisera

Such a special place. The food is super fresh and delicious. Absolutely amazing. The chef came out to chat with us to make dietary accommodations for a friend. So so nice! Loved everything about this place. A must try if you love Filipino food!

My first time trying Filipino food turned out to be a wonderful experience! The place was spacious, clean, and the staff were incredibly friendly. Most importantly, the food was absolutely delicious! The portions were generous, and everything We had today was so tasty. I’d love to come back and try the whole menu—next time, I’m definitely bringing more friends!

Awesome service and even more incredible food the Adobo and Paksik was rich in flavor and go perfectly with the garlic rice lumpia was great too very hospitable staff who celebrated birthday!

BINONDO is the real deal! Recently opened in Chinatown, this restaurant founded by Filipino cafe Kabisera (not too far in LES as well) features Chinoy cuisine (Chinese-Filipino) and Filipino classics. I took my family last weekend for lunch service, and the atmosphere was immediately welcoming with a homey feeling. We opted for some of the menu highlights and were not disappointed. Create your own little set menu (family-style, of course) with an appetizer like the siomai or Lumpiang Shanghai, noodles to share (we tried the Crispy Canton which included a fun table-prep, good flavors and crispy texture), and mains like their sisig, fish sinigang (legit as they cook it with real tamarind/sampalok), and the lechon kare-kare. The crispy pork belly in the rich kare-kare was outstanding, and Filipinos who try this don’t be surprised there’s no bagoong on the side - we all agreed it didn’t even need it! They feature an array of rotating savory and sweet menu items as well, and we tried their homemade calamansi ice cream - I’ve never had anything like this before and I could eat a whole tub of it (Binondo ice cream pints in the future please!). My family and I left full, nostalgic, and excited to come back again to try more on the menu. Services was great and the owner Augelyn and chef Elvis were so kind to greet us and chat after lunch. There’s a new Filipino restaurant and small business revival after so many spots closed during/after the pandemic, BINONDO by Kabisera is carrying on a great legacy of serving modern and Filipino classics to NYers. Don’t miss out!

Excellent all around. I’d say the Kare Kare was a bit bland (would had been good with bagoong) but everything else was delicious! We loved the complimentary dilis, peanuts, soup and bread.

We came in for dinner. Very friendly staff. Good portion, tasty dishes, authentic Pilipino taste, great cocktails! looks expensive but it is super casual and affordable ! ! Will visit again ❤️

Excited to try this restaurant. Loved the ambiance with the open kitchen in the back. The staff were so friendly. Really enjoyed their squid ink rice and paksiw special.

I came here twice (lunch and dinner) for my birthday and it was amazing! I especially loved the lettuce wraps and crispy kare kare. The mocktails are delightful.

We were greeted with warm hospitality and a cozy ambiance. The staff was attentive and knowledgeable, offering excellent recommendations. The portion sizes were generous, and everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared. The soup and biscuits are on the house, and both taste. I order wrong thing by mistake they give it to us for free

Hard to believe that after growing up in New York, this was my first time dining in a Filipino cuisine restaurant. Conveniently located on East Broadway in Chinatown, this place is fairly new. Our server was patient and very efficient. He brought us the soup and appetizers that were to be included at no extra charge as we were still looking at the menu to yet to order. I liked the seasoned anchovies, crispy. The soup was pumpkin based with a subtle taste and the petite bowl was gratis. I like that we were treated to cold lime infused water as we were seated. The sausage on rice had a hint of sweetness, not a bad thing. It was very good on sticky garlic rice. My favorite was the crispy pig on vermacelli. Really tender, unlike any I have had before. Crispy is the word. All in all we were glad to have something different from the usual Chinese and Vietnamese fare. The interior was sleek and "Smooth Operator" playing over the loudspeaker.

INCREDIBLE food, LOVELY ambience, AMAZING service. the complimentary egg drop soup and fresh bread were incredible, and both of the main dishes I tried knocked my socks off. I tried the Crispy Kare-Kare and the pork was succulent and perfectly cooked, a generous portion, with delicious roasted vegetables and a creamy peanut sauce. I also tried the Pork Sisig and it was not only delectable, flavorful and exciting, the presentation of it was cool! brought out on a sizzling hot plate with an egg mixed in and cooked before your eyes!!! finally I finished the meal with the Turon Fried Banana Spring Rolls, accompanied by a perfectly textured flan, ube ice cream and some fresh fruit. incredible all around!

Masarap (delicious!!). Filipino-Chinese inspired food in a modern ambiance. Lots of tables and takes reservations. Ordered the lumpia Shanghai, sisig bites, pancit Negra (black - squid ink), fish and chicken adobo. They gave a complimentary soup too. Everything felt like an elevated home experience w exceptional service / presentation and Filipino hospitality . Great for groups and special occasions. Can't wait to come back with the fam and try desserts - we were way too full.

Binondo, which is Manila's own Chinatown, is a Filipino-Chinese eatery that had recently opened. We've come here for lunch, and was recently brought here by friends while visiting - reservations were made in advance, and we were seated promptly once we arrived. We started off with: +the Lumpiang Shanghai - deep-fried spring rolls filled with ground pork, carrots, scallions, seasoning, and egg +Shumai - steamed chicken dumplings, served with housemade sauce; you can also opt for the pork version; comes with 4 pieces +Sisig Bites - reverse seared pork belly, onions, and chilies, seasoned with mayo, soy sauce, and lime; comes with 2 pieces +Mayon Volcano - fried shrimp dressed in a spicy mayo dressing +Spicy Green Beans - stir-fried with garlic and chili paste Note that everyone receives a complimentary 'panimula' - this consists of egg drop soup, an in-house baked bread, toasted peanuts, and sweet chili dilis. For our mains, we ordered: +the Beef Salpicao - cubed beef flank with garlic, oyster sauce, butter, and mushrooms +Chili Butter Shrimp - fried seasoned marinated shrimp sauteed in butter +Kare-Kare Beef - stew with a thick peanut sauce, eggplants, string beans, and bok choy +Lechon Kawali - fried pork belly, served with a housemade liver sauce +and, the Paksiw Sa Gata - steamed hamour fish with vinegar and coconut Overall, the food was just okay - the concept seemed interesting, but the flavors were missed. Portions were generous and easily shareable within our larger party. Service was friendly, and the space is modern-like, with an open kitchen. +reservations accepted +friendly service

Amazing dining experience here! Super delicious food AND drinks, great service, every dish was crafted with care. We especially loved the potato soup, pork adobo, spicy green beans and strawberry mocktail drink. Great value as well. Calm ambiance with nice lighting.

The food is absolutely delicious--fresh, creative, and full of flavor. I enjoyed every single bite! Don't forget to order dessert--highly recommend the sizzling chocolate cake with the best date sauce you'll ever taste. The service and hospitality were excellent. The staff was friendly, attentive, and incredibly accommodating. Bon appétit!

My meal here was worth every penny and minute spent. Each food item was noticeably tasty. The team members provide outstanding care. What they cook tastes right and how they serve feels right. I can't imagine not returning here.

Walked in at around 3:30 pm and lunch was still being served. They started us off with the complimentary soup- it was a creamy potato soup with homemade rolls- tasted like a buttery pan de sal to me. There was also complimentary adobo peanuts and sweet spicy dried dilis. We ordered the Pork Humbanado and the Lechon Kawali. I enjoyed the strong flavors of the Humba paired with steamed white rice. The lechon kawali was served with a vinegar dipping sauce. I don't know why I didn't ask for the typical lechon sauce. Both were cooked well. The servers were excellent-checking in on us and packed our leftovers with 2 extra cups of steamed white rice. I liked the ambience- bright and clean! Will be back to try their other offerings!

I approached with doubt but left planning when I could return next. Staff members perform their duties without fault. I found myself truly impressed here. The dishes demonstrate creative taste thinking. I'm thinking about bringing family next time.

My friends and I did a food crawl. Our last stop was BINONDO by Kabisera. The chef and the management are very open to comments of their customers. The waitresses are very attentive and very pleasant. The chef even came out to meet his customers. Pancit Negra, Fish cooked in coconut, and sisig are a must try.

Food was spectacular! A large group so we ordered nearly all of the mains plates plus 3 apps. Each dish was beautifully presented in lovely pottery. Complimented simple dinner rolls with garlic chives, scape, scallion butter, freshly baked . Utterly heavenly. Chicken thighs steeped in herbs with its own broth. Delicious beef dishes, dipped bread in leftover sauce. White rice was so good we took leftovers home!! Pancit negra was squid ink pasta! Soft opening this week! Will return often!!

Food was delicious and tasty. Not salty. The service was beyond excellent. They always come by you and ask.