Eng Bee Tin Binondo Flagship Store — Restaurant in Manila

Walking into the Eng Bee Tin flagship store in Binondo, Manila, is like stepping into a culinary treasure trove where heritage meets creative innovation. On this visit, I had the pleasure of sampling three unique hopia creations: Hopia Sisig, Hopia Durian, and Hopia Pineapple. Each dish is a thoughtful reimagining of a beloved classic, pushing boundaries while paying homage to tradition.

Hopia Sisig This creation marries the familiar soft and slightly crumbly texture of traditional hopia with the bold, tangy flavors of sisig. The pastry provides a satisfying base for a savory pork sisig filling that is seasoned with a perfect balance of heat, vinegar, and spices. The result is a complex layering of flavors—robust and slightly audacious. A touch more acidity could perhaps fine-tune the balance even further, but it remains a daring and delicious twist.

Hopia Durian For the adventurous palate, Hopia Durian is a surprising delight. The smooth, inviting hopia shell cradles a rich durian-infused filling that boasts a custard-like texture and an intricate, aromatic profile. The natural sweetness of durian is present but mellowed by an underlying earthiness, making it both bold and approachable. While the flavor intensity is impressive, a slight reduction in durian’s potency might broaden its appeal even more.

Hopia Pineapple Offering a refreshing contrast to its counterparts, Hopia Pineapple bursts with tropical brightness. The light, subtly sweet pastry encases a filling of ripe pineapple that delivers a refreshing tang and a lively citrus note. The balance here is exquisite—zesty without overwhelming the gentle warmth of the hopia. It’s a celebration of local bounty that adds a delightful, sunny twist to the traditional snack.

Overall Experience: Eng Bee Tin excels at reinventing the classic hopia, infusing each variety with a creative spirit while staying true to its cultural roots. The staff’s passion and deep knowledge of their craft enhance the experience, inviting you to savor every bite as a journey through both tradition and inventive flavor exploration. Whether you’re drawn to the savory allure of hopia sisig, the rich complexity of hopia durian, or the refreshing zest of hopia pineapple, this flagship store offers a truly memorable taste adventure.

For those in search of authentic, daring street food with a twist, Eng Bee Tin in Binondo is a must-visit...

I have been dreaming of entering Eng Bee Tin's flagship store in Chinatown and roaming around to buy the sweet delicacies that I have always admired, especially the interesting variety of flavors located in each hopia they created. For the most part, the store is fully air-conditioned, and there are a lot of wonderful displays about their desserts, or you will notice how colorful their packaging is as you take a short walk in the vicinity. 🍰

We bought several hopia, such as the different mongo flavors, the ube combinations with langka or queso, the sweet choconut, kundol, buko pandan, and so much more. Since we bought all of this hopia to bring home to our family, we weren't able to take a taste of it ourselves, but our relatives and friends claimed that it was quite delicious and hearty to eat—which I'm glad to hear. If I'm being honest, I can still recall taking a bite out of their signature hopia ube or baboy, and it was one of the greatest bites I ever had. It was sweet but subtle, and it could also be savory yet slightly salty, a perfect balance for the tongue.

My mother placed a chiffon cake in our basket, and I was quite curious about it. I managed to take a taste of it the next day as my afternoon snack after a short nap. I took a look at the ingredients, and it was quite simple, with no mention of any added preservatives that people have long disdained. 📝

All I could remember was that they used the basic ingredients for making a cake and added some lemon juice to make it taste a bit sour. It has a soft and springy texture with a subtle lemon flavor rolling at the back of your tongue. It could be bland at times as the flavor is hard to determine, so I have enjoyed it, but not to the extent that I would call it...

March 2024. Went here on a Binondo trip with friends and the queue was long especially at their pop-up store near the entrance/ exit doors that sell fried siopao. The store is towering and visible from the streets because of its design that pays homage to Chinese culture. There were so much in store for customers including a variety of flavors for their hopia specialty like ube, red mongo, custard, pinya, durian and macapuno. Though there was a queue at the counter, the service was fast and the cashier and her assistant were quick and accommodating. Though Eng Bee Tin is famous as pasalubong, make sure to devour the hopia as quick as you can since the food only last for few days, so best to always check the expiration dates for each packaging because they differ significantly.

Price Guide on some items on display: Premium Pastillas Plain – P90 Premium Hopia Durian – P75 Premium Hopia Durian – P75 Premium Hopia Mongo Supreme – P67 Premium Hopia Ube Lite – P67 Premium Hopia Ube Queso – P65 Premium Hopia Ube Pastillas – P65 Premium Hopia Ube Langka – P65 Premium Hopia Ube – P63 Premium Hopia Langka – P61 Premium Hopia Kundol – P59 Pastillas Fresh Ube – P85 Pastillas Fresh Langka – P85 Pastillas Fresh Toasted – P85 Hopia Dice Mongo - P57 Peanut Garlic – P75 Moon Cake – P135 per piece Spicy Bagnet Chicharon – P160 Ready to Eat Pork Kikiam – P200 Milky Bar Pandan – P110 Milky Bar Carrots – P110 Milky Bar Langka – P110 Milky Bar Ube – P110 Milky Bar...