Binondo Boys Filipino-Chinese Eatery has officially opened its second branch at the new Congressional Town Center. Serving Binondo-inspired Chinese comfort food around the clock, the new branch also unveils the exclusive Crouching Tiger, Hidden Menu II. While the original Scout Torillo branch introduced cult favorites like the Kare-Kare Nodz and Hotpot Sandwich—now part of the regular BB Specials—the Congressional branch continues the tradition with a fresh lineup of off-menu creations. Here are our standout picks from Hidden Menu II, alongside the signature dishes that keep us coming back.
about
BINONDO BOYS is a 24/7 Filipino-Chinese eatery by our favorite Chef Mikel Zaguirre of Locavore fame. Chef Kel is back in action — and as the saying goes, when one door closes, another one opens. Binondo Boys is the second concept from Food Records Inc., with partner Martin Gino Palma, following their first venture, Mabuhay Craft Coffee along Mabini in San Juan.
I love how they’re now exploring micro dining concepts — small footprint, bold flavors, young and confident branding, approachable pricing, and that added thrill of a secret menu featuring Chef’s own creations.
read more: BINONDO BOYS: a 24×7 Binondo food concept you never knew you needed
Binondo Boys Congressional
Fil-Chinese Eatery by FOOD RECORDS INC
📍 G/F Congressional Town Center, 23 Congressional Ave, Brgy, Quezon City
Open 24 HRS daily
@binondoboys
hidden menu
Udon Soupas ₱510
milky shrimp broth, udon noodles, spicy shrimp oil, lobster ball, gindara tofu, shrimp wanton
This is our favorite from the hidden menu. The broth tastes like a creamy seafood laksa, packed with shrimp flavor, while the thick noodles make it feel like a warm bowl of sopas.
Truffle Hakaw ₱290
hakaw, truffle aioli, masago and truffle oil
A gourmet take on shrimp hakaw—fragrant truffle, juicy shrimp, aioli and fish roe.
Garlic Pepper Beef Tapa ₱490
marinated beef sirloin, garlic and peppers
Tender beef sirloin tapa loaded with garlic, coated in a peppery sauce, and tossed with slices of bell peppers – masarap with rice.
Pork Cuapao ₱320
crispy pork strips, pinoy king dao sauce, pickles, cucumber, seaweed crunch, mantou
It has a delicious sweet-savory flavor, but the generous pork cuts make it a little challenging to eat in cuapao form.
Humba Wanton ₱210
wanton dumpling, humba sauce, chopped peanuts, chili oil, saba chips
The sweet humba-style sauce is good, but it works better with the meat than the wonton wrapper.
Laing Kutchay ₱230
kutchay dumpling, laing sauce, fried alamang, ginger oil
The laing filling is a unique, healthier choice, but I would’ve loved a richer, creamier coconut flavor to make it even better.
Tahorchata ₱180
soy milk drink, infused with horchata spices, served with boba and brown sugar syrup
Coco Milk Tea-Koy ₱190
coconut milk, tea infused with Chinese delicacy tikoy and black tea
Creamy coconut, black tea, and chewy tikoy balls—if you love horchata, you’ll want to try this taho-inspired drink.
Magic Water ₱120
It gives the same refreshing vibe as Divisoria’s magic water, but in a cleaner, more elevated version with bits of gulaman.
favorites
Lobster Balls (₱129 3pcs.) and Gindara Tofu Cube (₱129 3pcs.)
Plump lobster-flavored balls and gindara-flavored tofu cubes, then dip everything in wasabi aioli—sarap nito, our fav.
Beef Brisket and Tendon ₱399
with signature hard cut braised flat noodles served with soy marinated eges, a cup of signature special soup, bokchoy, white kimchi, fried shallots, fried garlic, fried ginger, fresh onion leeks, fresh cilantro, & fresh green onions.
Marinated beef brisket and bouncy tendon ng Binondo Boys—panalo in dry noodles, soup, or rice.
Soy Chicken Rice ₱299
served with steamed rice, hard boiled egg & bokchoy
The chicken is well-marinated in deep soy-based flavors, making it rich, savory, and perfect when paired with steamed rice.
Sweet & Sour Pork Rice ₱329
served with steamed rice, hard boiled egg & bokchoy
Sweet, slightly sour, and crispy pork strips—our kid’s favorite classic.
Special Lemonade ₱149
Balanced sweetness with a refreshing lemony tang—perfect as a palate cleanser.
dessert
Fried Mantou & Cond. Milk (₱149 2 pcs.)
This is our favorite dessert—mantou bread, fried until crisp on the outside but pillowy soft inside, best dipped in condensed milk.
Red Bean Paste Buchi (₱95 2 pcs.) and Lotus Cream Buchi (₱95 2 pcs.)
Crisp but not oily buchi—chewy inside like tikoy, with red bean or white lotus cream filling.
Mango Taho ₱150
Taho with mango sago but not milky—more soy-forward with muscovado sweetness.
final thoughts
We always look forward to a Binondo Boys food trip for those classic Binondo-style dimsum and noodle soup cravings, plus a few creative Chinese dishes ala Chef Kel. We especially love the Udon Sopas and Truffle Hakaw from their Crouching Tiger, Hidden Menu II, and we always go back for their beef and tendon noodles. It’s also a great 24/7 alternative to North Park when you’re craving Binondo Chinese food around the Scout or Congressional area in Quezon City.
Binondo Boys Congressional
Fil-Chinese Eatery by FOOD RECORDS INC
📍 G/F Congressional Town Center, 23 Congressional Ave, Brgy, Quezon City
Open 24 HRS daily
@binondoboys
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Disclosure: This article was written entirely by a human—reflecting my own biases, opinions, and insights—with grammar and clarity checked using AI assistance. Thank you to Binondo Boys team for hosting us.
P.S. the unlimited dimsum is extended…. check it out!
