Binondo’s Best Cebu: Xiao Long Bao Prices and Which Branches Are Open
Binondo’s Best is a xiao long bao counter chain in Cebu, and the branch to rely on is the lower ground floor of SM City Cebu, open since 29 March 2025. A serving of xiao long bao ran ₱85 to ₱150 there at opening, cheap enough to order two fillings. Other branches have come and gone, so message the Facebook page before you cross town.
Binondo’s Best · Lower Ground Floor, SM City Cebu, North Reclamation Area, Cebu City · Checked 29 October 2026
Binondo’s Best · Cebu
Which branch is actually open
Tap a branch.
Confirmed, opened Mar 2025
SM City Cebu
Lower ground floor, opened 29 March 2025 as the first franchise. 10 AM to 9 PM Sunday to Thursday, to 10 PM Friday and Saturday.
Confirmed by diners
Streetscape Banilad
Paseo Saturnino, Banilad. Diners reported xiao long bao at ₱25 a piece or ₱75 for three in November 2024.
Listed closed
Keppel Centre
The Cebu Business Park branch shows as permanently closed on Google.
Unconfirmed
Others
Consolacion, Barrio Luz, 8 Banawa Centrale and Parkmall appeared on earlier lists. No 2025 or 2026 source confirms them; message the page before going.
₱85 to ₱150
Prices
Xiao long bao in pork, crab or pork and shrimp ran ₱85 to ₱150 a serving at the SM opening; the chocolate version with rock salt and cheese sauce was ₱149.
Checked October 29, 2026.
Binondo’s Best menu and prices
| Item | At the SM City Cebu opening, March 2025 |
|---|---|
| Xiao long bao: pork, crab, or pork and shrimp | ₱85 to ₱150 a serving |
| Choco xiao long bao with rock salt and cheese sauce | ₱149 |
| Bestea drinks | From ₱90 |
| Yang Chow and egg shrimp fried rice | On the menu |
At Streetscape in Banilad, diners reported xiao long bao at ₱25 a piece or ₱75 for three in November 2024. Wontons, steamed or fried, show up in Suroy.ph’s photographs from a branch kitchen. No 2026 price list is published.
Binondo’s Best branches in 2026
| Branch | Status, October 2026 |
|---|---|
| SM City Cebu, lower ground floor | Confirmed; opened 29 March 2025 as the first franchise. 10 AM to 9 PM Sunday to Thursday, to 10 PM Friday and Saturday |
| Streetscape, Paseo Saturnino, Banilad | Confirmed by diners in November 2024 |
| Keppel Centre, Cebu Business Park | Listed as permanently closed |
| Consolacion, Barrio Luz, 8 Banawa Centrale, Parkmall | On earlier lists; not confirmed by any 2025 or 2026 source |
Hours for the strip branches are not published. The brand posts on Facebook and Instagram as binondosbestph; that is the place to check a branch before going.
How to eat xiao long bao
Lift it by the knot at the top into a soup spoon. Poke a small hole and let the broth run into the spoon, drink that, then eat the dumpling with a few threads of ginger and a little vinegar. Put a whole one in your mouth and you will burn it.
Near the SM City Cebu branch
Upstairs in the North Wing, Din Tai Fung sells the expensive version of the same dumpling, with a longer queue. The SM City Cebu guide covers the mall, and Parkmall is across the bridge in Mandaue.
A dumpling counter on the lower ground floor is as Cebu as anything upstairs. The Cebu Coordinates tee marks the island the plain way.
Suroy Wear · Island Series
Frequently asked questions
Where is Binondo’s Best in Cebu?
The confirmed branch is the lower ground floor of SM City Cebu. Streetscape in Banilad was trading in late 2024. Check the Facebook page for others.
How much is xiao long bao at Binondo’s Best?
₱85 to ₱150 a serving at the SM City Cebu opening in March 2025; the chocolate version was ₱149.
What are Binondo’s Best opening hours?
At SM City Cebu, 10 AM to 9 PM Sunday to Thursday and 10 AM to 10 PM on Friday and Saturday.
Is the Keppel Centre branch still open?
No. It is listed as permanently closed.
Branches, hours and prices checked 29 October 2026.
