{"id":10048,"date":"2015-09-29T20:38:27","date_gmt":"2015-09-29T12:38:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/restaurant\/?p=10048"},"modified":"2025-01-27T12:32:43","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T04:32:43","slug":"masuki","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/cuisines\/chinese\/masuki\/","title":{"rendered":"Masuki in Binondo: Serving Timeless Chinese Favorites Since 1930"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"flex-shrink-0 flex flex-col relative items-end\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"pt-0\">\n<div class=\"gizmo-bot-avatar flex h-8 w-8 items-center justify-center overflow-hidden rounded-full\">\n<div class=\"relative p-1 rounded-sm flex items-center justify-center bg-token-main-surface-primary text-token-text-primary h-8 w-8\">With a rich history dating back to the 1930s, <strong>Masuki<\/strong> has remained a beloved destination for both locals and visitors, serving up warm, comforting bowls of noodles. Renowned for its timeless Chinese dishes, it\u2019s one of the best spots to indulge in classic favorites like savory noodles and freshly made dim sum.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words text-start [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"6461d28c-ebe0-4ef7-a0f9-d72303236fa9\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o-mini\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-58020 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/09\/Masuki-2-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/09\/Masuki-2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/09\/Masuki-2-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/09\/Masuki-2-164x218.jpg 164w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/09\/Masuki-2-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/09\/Masuki-2-rotated.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Its growing presence in popular malls such as Lucky Chinatown Mall, SM Mall of Asia, and Megamall has only added to its fame. The secret to its success? A rich, hearty broth and perfectly crafted noodles, blending tradition and innovation in every bowl.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"896\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-58018 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/09\/Masuki-Mami-6-896x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/09\/Masuki-Mami-6-896x600.jpg 896w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/09\/Masuki-Mami-6-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/09\/Masuki-Mami-6-290x194.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/09\/Masuki-Mami-6-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/09\/Masuki-Mami-6-1536x1028.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/09\/Masuki-Mami-6.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 896px) 100vw, 896px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-58024 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/09\/IMG_6135-1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/09\/IMG_6135-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/09\/IMG_6135-1-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/09\/IMG_6135-1-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/09\/IMG_6135-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/09\/IMG_6135-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/09\/IMG_6135-1-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Masuki, Lucky Chinatown Mall Branch \/ IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>What sets this noodle shop apart is the perfect balance between its thick, savory soup and its firm noodles. The broth, simmered for hours with a combination of chicken and pork, delivers a rich and flavorful experience that draws people back time and again.<\/p>\n<p>The menu offers a variety of dishes, but the simple <strong>Original Mami<\/strong> is a crowd favorite, offering a comforting taste that never gets old. <span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">The mami comes with the restaurant&#8217;s <strong>Masuki Sauce\u00a0<\/strong>(their secret sauce) so don&#8217;t forget to dip your noodles into them for added flavor!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-37382\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/09\/Masuki01_PhilippinePrimer.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/09\/Masuki01_PhilippinePrimer.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/09\/Masuki01_PhilippinePrimer-290x194.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/09\/Masuki01_PhilippinePrimer-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Original Mami \/ IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">If you want a bit more meat with your noodles, consider trying the\u00a0<strong>Beef Wonton Chicken Asado<\/strong>. Like with most of their dishes, this can be enjoyed as is but if you want to have some extra flavor, just dip your noodles in their special Masuki sauce!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"896\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-58027 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/09\/Masuki-Mami-3-1-896x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/09\/Masuki-Mami-3-1-896x600.jpg 896w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/09\/Masuki-Mami-3-1-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/09\/Masuki-Mami-3-1-290x194.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/09\/Masuki-Mami-3-1-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/09\/Masuki-Mami-3-1-1536x1028.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/09\/Masuki-Mami-3-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 896px) 100vw, 896px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Beef Wonton Chicken Asado (Php 310) \/ IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>This hearty bowl features a combination of tender chicken, succulent wontons, and marinated beef, making it a luxurious treat for any ramen lover.<\/p>\n<p>An essential part of the experience is the Masuki Sauce, which accompanies every dish. This versatile sauce can be mixed into the broth, added to steamed buns, or drizzled over dumplings, allowing guests to enhance their meal in countless ways. It\u2019s a must-try for anyone visiting this ramen haven.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-58025 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/09\/IMG_6173-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/09\/IMG_6173-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/09\/IMG_6173-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/09\/IMG_6173-290x218.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/09\/IMG_6173-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/09\/IMG_6173-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2015\/09\/IMG_6173-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Benavidez Branch \/ IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">It&#8217;s also important to note that Masuki can get packed so it&#8217;s best to come as early as you can to make sure that you won&#8217;t have to wait long! <span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Get your fix of timeless Chinese favorites at Binondo&#8217;s Masuki. It will surely be worth the trip!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><strong>How to get here\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Masuki is located along\u00a0Benavidez St., in Binondo, Manila.<\/li>\n<li>By car:\u00a0From Magallanes (Makati City), take Taft to Ermita then follow along to Quentin Paredes Rd., then take\u00a0Ongpin St., to\u00a0Salazar St., then finally, Benavidez St.,\u00a0The restaurant is located near FullScale Reptiles and Exotics, Polland Hopia and Bakery, and Wan Chai.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">A version of this appeared in Philippine Primer&#8217;s\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">Japanese and English magazine\u2019s\u00a0January 2020 issues.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With at least 90 years in service, Masuki never ceases to serve the best Chinese dishes in Binondo.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":58028,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,5,256,4988],"tags":[4954,4955,4957,4956],"class_list":["post-10048","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-chinese","category-manila","category-chinatown","category-chinatown-x-divisoria-restaurant-2020","tag-masuki","tag-masuki-binondo","tag-masuki-chinatown","tag-masuki-manila"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10048","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10048"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10048\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":58264,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10048\/revisions\/58264"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/58028"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10048"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10048"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10048"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}