There's Always A First Time: Wai Ying Fastfood

Wai ying Fastfood


Location

• In the heart of Binondo, along Benavidez Street
• Drop by in the evening to avoid the crowd and the traffic
• Many nearby parking lots which costs around Php40-50; some will require you to leave your car keys
• Nearby restaurants (President's, Mr. Ube, etc.) and bakeries (Eng Bee Tin, Baker's Fair, etc.) and vegetable carts where you can buy broccoli, corn, tomatoes, etc.

Establishment

• Can't recall any huge signage in front; just ask around so you wouldn't get lost
• Just like the usual small Chinese restaurants, the kitchen is right beside the door where you would see hanging Peking duck, pork, siopao and various dimsum
• If I remember it well, the walls were painted in blue
• Since the place is always full, ask the waiter to find you a table. I prefer the 2nd floor since it is much cooler, there are few waiters and customers walking around and you wouldn't smell of food

Food

• Delicious and cheap!
• If you are new to this place, better ask the waiter of their best sellers; I prefer a la carte rather than the set meals
• Try their dimsum
• Too bad they don't have stir-fried noodles

Service

• Expect your food served in just a few minutes
• Waiters are polite, prompt and attentive

Price

• Affordable
• Generally, the price is proportional to the food serving and the ambiance of the place
• Taste and quality weren't compromised

Others

• I didn't check the wash room so I can't say anything about it
• Don't expect fancy furniture and utensils
• It isn't filthy nor dirty
• They typically serve hot tea
• You may ask for spoon and fork placed in a glass with hot water
• The crowd is mostly Filipino-Chinese, though there are also a few Filipinos

Summary

• I would surely come back!