{"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":"2026-06-16T11:54:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T03:54:38","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":"

Quik Snack<\/strong> has been serving Filipino-Chinese comfort food in Binondo<\/strong> since 1967<\/strong>, building a loyal following through recipes passed down from its founder, Amah Pilar.<\/p>\n

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Known as the \u201cHome of Tsinoy Comfort Food\u201d<\/em>, the longtime Chinatown restaurant has moved from its original location on Carvajal Street to the second floor of the Jose Tan Echio Building<\/strong>, just a five-minute walk away. It is currently on soft opening.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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

One of their signature offerings is the 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

\"\"Kuchay Ah\/IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Another highly recommended dish is the 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

\"\"Indonesian Tauhu \/IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

You may also try their version of Fresh Lumpia <\/strong>featuring fresh chopped vegetables and meat, best enjoyed either as a snack or a meal.<\/p>\n

\"\"Original Fresh Lumpia \/ IMAGE from Philippine Primer<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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’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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Quik Snack continues its legacy of serving Tsinoy comfort food in Binondo from its new location at the Jose Tan Echio Building.<\/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":[4917,7133,8947,8946,1816,8948],"class_list":["post-58075","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-manila","category-binondo","category-chinatown","tag-binondo-restaurants","tag-filipino-chinese-food","tag-manila-chinatown","tag-quik-snack","tag-restaurants-in-manila","tag-tsinoy-comfort-food"],"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":8,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58075\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":67697,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/58075\/revisions\/67697"}],"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}]}}