Sincerity Café and Restaurant in Binondo: Home of the Mouthwatering Sincerity Fried Chicken
Sincerity Café and Restaurant in Binondo is one of the most known restaurants in the area and for good reason too! Established in 1956, this “legendary” restaurant in Binondo serves delicious Chinese eats and of course, their most famous dish – the Sincerity Fried Chicken.
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Begin your experience by trying out their Fried Oyster Cake. This dish features a satisfying chewy texture, thanks to the sweet potato flour, making it incredibly irresistible. The omelet highlights the fresh, briny flavor of oysters, making it an absolute must-try.
While this dish might come off to some as bizarre or unique, this dish is delicious and gets better with every bite. The Fried Oyster Cake is often ordered to accompany Sincerity’s well-loved fried chicken.
Fried Oyster Cake (Small: Php 260; Large: Php 300) / IMAGE from Philippine Primer
And of course, the quintessential must-try is the Sincerity Fried Chicken, often referred to as “the number one fried chicken in Chinatown!” The subtle, sweet aroma of five-spice powder whets the appetite, while the crispy exterior and juicy, tender meat inside create a perfectly balanced dish.
You also don’t need to add any type of sauce to the chicken as it’s already delicious on its own!
Sincerity Fried Chicken (Half: Php 215; Whole: Php 430) / IMAGE from Philippine Primer
You may enjoy these dishes and more when you visit Sincerity Cafe at 519 Quintin Paredes, Binondo, Manila. Sincerity welcomes you with its bright and festive interiors, where the lively colors mirror the vibrant, flavorful dishes they serve.
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The lively first-floor seating offers a vibrant atmosphere to the place, while the second floor offers a peaceful escape, perfect for relaxing and enjoying a meal with family or friends.
As for the chicken, the only way to discover if Sincerity Fried Chicken lives up to its reputation as the best in town is to visit the restaurant and experience it firsthand! Be sure to add Sincerity Café and Restaurant to your must-visit list the next time you’re planning a trip to Binondo!
How to get here
- Sincerity Café and Restaurant is located along Yuchengco St., in Binondo, Manila.
- By car: From Magallanes (Makati City), take Taft to Ermita then follow along to Quentin Paredes Rd., then take San Vicente St., to Yuchengo St., The restaurant is located near the Merriam & Webster Bookstore, Holand Chinese Delicacies Corporation, and the Eng Bee Tin Chinese Deli.
A version of this appeared in Philippine Primer’s Japanese and English magazine’s January 2020 issues.
