{"id":58075,"date":"2025-02-25T17:25:32","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T09:25:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=58075"},"modified":"2025-02-25T17:25:32","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T09:25:32","slug":"quik-snack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/manila\/quik-snack\/","title":{"rendered":"Quik Snack in Binondo: Home of Filipino-Chinese Comfort Food in Chinatown"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tucked in a quiet alley in Manila\u2019s Chinatown, <strong>Quik Snack<\/strong> has been delighting diners with its Filipino-Chinese comfort food since 1967.<\/p>\n<p>Founded by Amah Pilar, the restaurant, which is also known to many as <strong>&#8220;Home of Tsinoy Comfort Food,&#8221;<\/strong> continues to serve the same beloved recipes that have kept it a favorite for generations.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-58077 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Quik-Snack-2-1024x577.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Quik-Snack-2-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Quik-Snack-2-900x507.jpg 900w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Quik-Snack-2-290x163.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Quik-Snack-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Quik-Snack-2-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Quik-Snack-2-2048x1153.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>With its hidden location and authentic ambiance, Quik Snack offers a unique Chinatown experience that transports visitors back to a time when tradition and family were at the heart of every meal.<\/p>\n<p>One of Quik Snack\u2019s signature offerings is the <strong>Kuchay Ah<\/strong>, a crispy pastry filled with vegetables and a touch of beef. This light yet satisfying snack has been a favorite for many years, known for its crispy exterior and savory filling.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"507\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-58079 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Quik-Snack-18-900x507.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Quik-Snack-18-900x507.jpg 900w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Quik-Snack-18-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Quik-Snack-18-290x163.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Quik-Snack-18-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Quik-Snack-18-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Quik-Snack-18-2048x1153.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Kuchay Ah (Php 70) \/ IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"896\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-58080 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Quick-Snack-2-896x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Quick-Snack-2-896x600.jpg 896w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Quick-Snack-2-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Quick-Snack-2-290x194.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Quick-Snack-2-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Quick-Snack-2-1536x1028.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Quick-Snack-2.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 896px) 100vw, 896px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Another highly recommended dish is the <strong>Indonesian Tauhu<\/strong>, which features thick fried tofu coated in a sweet soy-based sauce and topped with fresh cilantro. The combination of flavors makes it a must-try for anyone visiting.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"896\" height=\"600\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-58084 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Quick-Snack-1-896x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Quick-Snack-1-896x600.jpg 896w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Quick-Snack-1-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Quick-Snack-1-290x194.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Quick-Snack-1-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Quick-Snack-1-1536x1028.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Quick-Snack-1.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 896px) 100vw, 896px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Indonesian Tauhu (Php 250) \/ IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>You may also try their version of <strong>Fresh Lumpia <\/strong>featuring fresh chopped vegetables and meat, best enjoyed either as a snack or a meal.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"507\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-58078 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Quik-Snack-20-1-900x507.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Quik-Snack-20-1-900x507.jpg 900w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Quik-Snack-20-1-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Quik-Snack-20-1-290x163.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Quik-Snack-20-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Quik-Snack-20-1-1536x865.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/01\/Quik-Snack-20-1-2048x1153.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Original Fresh Lumpia \/ IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>For over five decades, Quik Snack has earned a special place in the hearts of its patrons, offering not just a meal but a taste of tradition and history. Whether you&#8217;re a local or a visitor, a trip to Quik Snack in Chinatown promises an unforgettable culinary experience that continues to draw people back time and again.<\/p>\n<p>Visit <strong>Quik Snack<\/strong> along <strong>637<\/strong> <span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><strong>Carvajal Street, Binondo, Manila<\/strong>, open from <\/span><strong>Monday to Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.<\/strong> For inquiries, you may reach them at <span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><strong>02-8242-9572 or 0999-945-5304<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tucked in a quiet alley in Manila\u2019s Chinatown, Quik Snack has been delighting diners with its Filipino-Chinese comfort food since 1967.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":58089,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,82,256],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-58075","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-manila","category-binondo","category-chinatown"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58075","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=58075"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58075\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":58090,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58075\/revisions\/58090"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/58089"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=58075"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=58075"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=58075"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}