Wai Ying Fast Food
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Ah, Wai Ying Resto in Binondo, the place where you can practically have a front-row seat to the duck grill extravaganza right at the window. I mean, who needs TV when you've got ducks sizzling away as entertainment, right? Now, let's set the record straight – Wai Ying's isn't exactly the spot for a leisurely, kick-back-and-relax meal. Nope, it's more like a tiny, bustling Chinese fast-food joint. So, if you're planning to hit it up with your pals, prepare for the classic table-waiting dance or, hey, maybe opt for the upstairs seating, where there's more room to maneuver. Now, the foodie journey! We dove into the pork sioma, and oh boy, that's my personal jam right there. But, let's not forget the kutchay dumplings – they were decent. And the Hakao? Divine. But here's the kicker – we had to wait for nearly two hours in line just to get a taste of this culinary adventure. It's one for the books, but not exactly "change-your-life" level stuff. So, here's a pro tip: bring your trusty umbrella for those surprise rain showers during the wet season and a hand fan to combat the dry season heat. Price-wise, it's fair game. Now, I've got to be honest here – aside from a bit of a cleanliness hiccup, Wai Ying left me with a decent impression overall. But here's the plot twist – I'm leaning towards thinking this place might be slightly overrated. It's like, neither the restaurant nor the food is shouting, "Look at me, I'm extraordinary!" It's more like they've got the everyday crowd locked in, and that's their jam. Now, don't get me wrong – I'm still curious about their other offerings. But here's my game plan: order 'em to-go or have 'em delivered so I can enjoy 'em from the comfort of my own pad. If you're feeling patient and don't mind queuing up, sure, give it a whirl. Otherwise, this one might just be a "take it or leave it" kind of deal. 🦆🍜🍽️
Mr. PlewMr. Plew
30
Our go-to dimsum fastfood in Chinatown. Favorites: Shrimp Hakaw, Siomai, Fishcake Soup, Beancurd roll and Chicken Asado Rice meal. Their Iced milk tea is really sweet but if you try ordering the hot milk tea, they will simply give you hot black tea and let you add sugar and condensed milk by yourself. Best time to go is as early as 8 in the morning or at lunchtime. The place is quite popular and can get really crowded during lunch and dinner time, so much that we had to to wait in a queue at past six in the evening to get to dine there. Dinners in the place can get disappointing as they often run out of beancurd rolls, congee, dimsum and even duck meals by dinner time. I repeat, best time to dine here is during daytime.. Service can get slow during peak dining hours and by dinner time, they would run out of certain dishes in their menu due to popular demand.. Service, at best, is okay, the staff are attentive and would tell us what is no longer available on the menu. At worst, the serving time takes long (like 30-40 minuts) especially during peak dining hours and there are so many customers to serve.
Hannah HipeHannah Hipe
10
Too good to be true based from reviews. Servers: after we have decided what to order we had to call out the servers' attention numerous times. I first called a guy server and he only looked at me. I, then get the attention of the lady server and told me to wait 🫸 by gesturing her hand without saying a word. No waters served until you get your food. We asked like 5 times for water and they just keep on ignoring us. The servers look tired and don't want to be bothered. Not sure if they're under staffed but they looked too busy. So, they finally gave us water but with no ice (oh lord). But they forgot the glasses. So, we asked for it again. We were 5 persons and they only gave 4. My friend asked the waiter for another glass, and they waiter told her to get a glass underneath a metal table. And guess what, the glass had 1/4 cup water in it which means it can be a used glass. 😤 I even noticed the Chinese lady beside our table who asked for sabaw (soup). She ordered a soup dish, but they apparently forgot the broth itself 😅. She asked the guy waiter for soup but was ignored so she asked another waiter. Then, she followed up her order which hasn't been served yet. The waiter responded in a rude voice which is almost screaming at her face. He keeps talking in Tagalog to the Chinese woman where obviously the latter wouldn't be able to understand hence some misunderstanding. The waiter looks aggravated while the Chinese lady handled and chilling like a queen (slay 💅). She just didn't mind I guess. Food: not that much. Hakaw is a bit good and pancit is tasty. But siopao, just refer to the pic. The bun was so dry and not appeasing to your taste buds. The dining area was a bit hot since the a/c unit doesn't cover everything. Yeah but it gives ypu this authentic oriental vibes. We asked for the bill, and the waitress put it in front of my face like literally 3 inches away from my face.
JamesJames
30
The waiting time at the restaurant is quite long, which is understandable given its popularity. Ideally, the quality of the food would make the wait worthwhile. However, the service, which was less than pleasant, dampens the overall dining experience. I had to call multiple times before someone took our order, and again several times to remind the staff to provide our table with utensils—a courtesy promptly extended to other tables. Requesting the bill also required multiple attempts. In particular, a female staff member whose name begins with an 'L' came across as rather rude. Additionally, the crew responsible for setting up the tables were loudly arguing, which disrupted the dining atmosphere. It's important to note, though, that the food, especially the dim sum, are very delicious. It's just the service that significantly detracts from the experience, making me hesitant to return for dine-in. When you're craving for their food, order take out.
Jen BalaneJen Balane
00
If you are looking for an affordable Chinese restaurant with great staff and good food, especially their fried wontons, this might be a good choice for you. However, the environment may not be as clean as you would like, and they only accept cash payments. Despite the cleanliness issue, the restaurant seems to be popular with a lot of customers, which could be a sign that the food is consistently good. However, if you are someone who values a clean environment, this may not be the best option for you. Additionally, because the restaurant is popular, you may experience wait times during peak hours. This is something to keep in mind if you are in a hurry or have limited time. Overall, if you are willing to overlook the cleanliness issue and are comfortable paying in cash, this restaurant might be a great option for you. Their fried wontons seem to be a standout item, and the staff has received positive reviews for their service.
j marxj marx
20
This is also one of the recommended food stop here in Binondo, so we gave it a try. When we arrived, there is a long waiting list. You really have to stay near where you can hear the guard yelling your name on the list, or else your name will be moved at the bottom. Gladly, we have that patience to wait for an hour to be called. The place has two floors, and we got seated at the second floor which can accommodate more people. We got to try their dumplings (pork siomai, hakaw, japanese siomai) and congee. They’re all good, especially the dumplings. I wish I could have tried more of their food like the duck and chicken. One tip, if you are gonna eat here, maybe do it on a weekday or a less busy day. Probably there will be less queue, the crew will be more available to attend to you, and the place will be tidier (hopefully). Anyways, I will definitely go back here to try more of their food, and on a weekday. 😅
Jowee Estefan GabianoJowee Estefan Gabiano
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