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The Ultimate Food Tripper in Banawe

You know the best bite in every food hall, and which stall is worth the line. Good food, something to do, then dessert close by.

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4 sample plans, built by the planner for two people in Banawe. Each one uses venues from the area's list, and each stop shows its hours and costs.

Plan 1

Saturday, 6:00 PM to 8:55 PM

Admit two

  1. 6:00PM

    Dinner

    King Chef Dimsum Kitchen (Banawe)

    A long-running dim sum house on Banawe, one of the Chinese New Year 2026 food crawl stops.

    Banawe Street (QC Chinatown)Directions

  2. Same place, a few steps

    7:20PM

    Art on the way

    Filipino-Chinese Friendship Arches (Paifang)

    Two Chinese paifang gates mark the north and south ends of Banawe; the north arch sits at Quezon Avenue.

    Banawe Street (QC Chinatown), free

  3. Same place, a few steps

    7:35PM

    Nightcap

    Cafe Inggo 1587

    A coffee and Filipino comfort food stop inside the Sto. Domingo Church compound, with bibingka and hot tsokolate.

    Banawe Street (QC Chinatown)Order: LongganisaDirections

  4. Same place, a few steps

    8:35PM

    One more round

    Gusta Gelato (Banawe)

    A gelato shop that started on Banawe, with Asian-leaning flavours like black sesame and hojicha in a rosemary cone.

    Banawe Street (QC Chinatown)Order: Black sesame gelatoDirections

About ₱1,000 to ₱3,000 a head for the main stops.

Walking times are estimates.

Plan 2

Saturday, 6:00 PM to 8:55 PM

Admit two

  1. 6:00PM

    Dinner

    King Chef Dimsum Kitchen (Banawe)

    A long-running dim sum house on Banawe, one of the Chinese New Year 2026 food crawl stops.

    Banawe Street (QC Chinatown)

  2. Same place, a few steps

    7:20PM

    Art on the way

    Filipino-Chinese Friendship Arches (Paifang)

    Two Chinese paifang gates mark the north and south ends of Banawe; the north arch sits at Quezon Avenue.

    Banawe Street (QC Chinatown), free

  3. Same place, a few steps

    7:35PM

    Nightcap

    Narra Bistro & Cafe

    A modern Asian bistro-cafe a short walk off Banawe, with all-day breakfast plates, coffee and sous-vide pork belly.

    Banawe Street (QC Chinatown)Order: Tapa BenedictDirections

  4. Same place, a few steps

    8:35PM

    One more round

    Gusta Gelato (Banawe)

    A gelato shop that started on Banawe, with Asian-leaning flavours like black sesame and hojicha in a rosemary cone.

    Banawe Street (QC Chinatown)Order: Black sesame gelato

About ₱1,000 to ₱3,000 a head for the main stops.

Walking times are estimates.

Plan 3

Saturday, 6:00 PM to 8:55 PM

Admit two

  1. 6:00PM

    Dinner

    Eat Fresh

    Hong Kong-style comfort food near the Maria Clara corner, from congee and roast meats to salted egg custard buns.

    Banawe Street (QC Chinatown)Order: Wok-fried pork with century egg congeeDirections

  2. Same place, a few steps

    7:20PM

    Art on the way

    Filipino-Chinese Friendship Arches (Paifang)

    Two Chinese paifang gates mark the north and south ends of Banawe; the north arch sits at Quezon Avenue.

    Banawe Street (QC Chinatown), free

  3. Same place, a few steps

    7:35PM

    Nightcap

    Cafe Inggo 1587

    A coffee and Filipino comfort food stop inside the Sto. Domingo Church compound, with bibingka and hot tsokolate.

    Banawe Street (QC Chinatown)Order: Longganisa

  4. Same place, a few steps

    8:35PM

    One more round

    Gusta Gelato (Banawe)

    A gelato shop that started on Banawe, with Asian-leaning flavours like black sesame and hojicha in a rosemary cone.

    Banawe Street (QC Chinatown)Order: Black sesame gelato

About ₱1,000 to ₱3,000 a head for the main stops.

Walking times are estimates.

Plan 4

Saturday, 6:00 PM to 8:55 PM

Admit two

  1. 6:00PM

    Dinner

    Eat Fresh

    Hong Kong-style comfort food near the Maria Clara corner, from congee and roast meats to salted egg custard buns.

    Banawe Street (QC Chinatown)Order: Wok-fried pork with century egg congee

  2. Same place, a few steps

    7:20PM

    Art on the way

    Filipino-Chinese Friendship Arches (Paifang)

    Two Chinese paifang gates mark the north and south ends of Banawe; the north arch sits at Quezon Avenue.

    Banawe Street (QC Chinatown), free

  3. Same place, a few steps

    7:35PM

    Nightcap

    Narra Bistro & Cafe

    A modern Asian bistro-cafe a short walk off Banawe, with all-day breakfast plates, coffee and sous-vide pork belly.

    Banawe Street (QC Chinatown)Order: Tapa Benedict

  4. Same place, a few steps

    8:35PM

    One more round

    Gusta Gelato (Banawe)

    A gelato shop that started on Banawe, with Asian-leaning flavours like black sesame and hojicha in a rosemary cone.

    Banawe Street (QC Chinatown)Order: Black sesame gelato

About ₱1,000 to ₱3,000 a head for the main stops.

Walking times are estimates.

Questions about The Ultimate Food Tripper in Banawe

What is a The Ultimate Food Tripper date night in Banawe?
Good food, something to do, then dessert close by. In Banawe the sample plans stay in one area, so most stops are a short walk apart.
How much does a The Ultimate Food Tripper date night in Banawe cost?
The first sample plan on this page comes to about ₱1,000 to ₱3,000 a head, based on each place's price band. Prices change, so check each venue before you go.
Which places does a The Ultimate Food Tripper date night in Banawe use?
The sample plans on this page use King Chef Dimsum Kitchen (Banawe), Filipino-Chinese Friendship Arches (Paifang), Cafe Inggo 1587, Gusta Gelato (Banawe), Narra Bistro & Cafe and Eat Fresh. Each plan is built by the planner for two people and can be remixed or changed in the app.

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