New Po Heng Lumpia House (PUO HING LUMPIA) — Restaurant in Manila

It's exactly where Google Maps says it is, which is about 30 meters into the small alley across the street from their previous location, the sign that is still there or the Maps.Me location. So word is, their Lumpia is of A+ quality and an absolute must taste when visiting Manila's Chinatown. This is not what we experienced. It's said on a sign that one Lumpia is 95PHP but we paid 140PHP for two, so I'm not sure if that's because of a discount or the sign is wrong or whatever but either way, we expected it to be 50PHP which would be a decent price if the Lumpia was any good. The filling was plenty but very, very bland. Before they smack on the filling, the outer layer is covered in a sugar and peanut powder which absolutely dominated the taste and made it a very sweet but otherwise tasteless tube of I-don't-know-what which I simply couldn't finish. Now we weren't exactly sure what to expect but I'm pretty sure this is not what a Lumpia is supposed to taste like. Also it's a very small place tucked away in an alley, there's a ton of musquitos inside and all in all it's just unappealing. Two stars, because who knows. They exist so maybe their other...

This is one one of my top 5 food stalls in Binondo. If you're looking for a big fat lumpia with a paper thin wrapper that costs only 100 pesos, you know the drill! This is THE place.

Queue took us only 3 mins. The fresh lumpia was so good including the stringy savory sauce with a little sweetness to it. The Kiampong rice is also very good yet underrated, with a hint of umami, and a texture of crunch and nuttiness from the roasted whole peanuts.

If you're famished and don't want to line up for 2-3 hours on other restos (we hate waiting and falling in line, right?), go look for this hidden gem located in a narrow street in the heart of Binondo.

Rating the place 3/5 but hey, it adds to the authenticity of being a small and humble stall.

There's no tables and chairs on the place, so expect to eat while standing, walking, or simply takeout some for home. Plus, order more than one too. You...

Coming here for the first time is like discovering a secret hideout. Aside from a simple sign that bears their name there is nothing at the facade to indicate there's a restaurant there.

And that's part of its magic because once you're inside you don't sense the hustle and busyness of the district and you're able to relax and enjoy their fresh lumpia and other fare with friends and conversation.

Eating lumpia here is definitely an experience worth trying, even if other restaraunts in the area offer a similarly sized lumpia at the same price (or close to it). Part of the experience is that the restaurant shows you the process by which they "build" the lumpia to your order by means of an open kitchen counter. Once you dig into your lumpia after watching it being assembled, you'll be making out which ingredients you saw and appreciate how it all comes together...