Ding Qua Qua Dimsum House
Cebu's go-to for an authentic, unlimited dim sum buffet experience with classic flavors and a nostalgic atmosphere.
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Ding Qua Qua Dimsum House
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Cebu's go-to for an authentic, unlimited dim sum buffet experience with classic flavors and a nostalgic atmosphere.
"The ultimate feast of authentic Chinese dim sum at an unbeatable price!"
Book in Advance
Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends, to avoid long waits.
Weekday Visits
Opt for weekdays for a more relaxed dining experience, avoiding weekend crowds.
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Cuisine
Chinese
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+63 32 231 0111
Address
Salinas Dr, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines
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Unlimited Dim Sum Buffet
Indulge in an affordable, all-you-can-eat dim sum feast with a wide variety of Chinese dishes.
Classic Steamed Rice and Siomai
Savor classic comfort dishes like juicy siomai and flavorful steamed rice, a beloved staple.
Nostalgic Atmosphere
Experience a lively, nostalgic ambiance that evokes the feeling of dining in Mainland China.
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Book in Advance
Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends, to avoid long waits.
Weekday Visits
Opt for weekdays for a more relaxed dining experience, avoiding weekend crowds.
Arrive Early for Lunch
Beat the lunchtime rush by arriving before 11:45 AM.
Check for Menu Changes
Menus may be updated, offering different dining experiences each visit.
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Book in Advance
Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends, to avoid long waits.
Weekday Visits
Opt for weekdays for a more relaxed dining experience, avoiding weekend crowds.
Arrive Early for Lunch
Beat the lunchtime rush by arriving before 11:45 AM.
Check for Menu Changes
Menus may be updated, offering different dining experiences each visit.
What Travellers Say
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Ding Qua Qua is a beloved Cebuano institution for its affordable and extensive dim sum buffet. Diners consistently praise the authentic flavors, especially the siomai and steamed rice, and the spacious, clean environment. While many find it to be excellent value for money, some wish for more dessert variety or have encountered minor service issues.
"Ding Qua Qua offers classic dimsum favorites in a lively, nostalgic atmosphere. The siomai is juicy and pairs perfectly with their chili sauce, while the steamed rice is a flavorful comfort dish. Food refill is quick, but reservations are needed to secure a table, as it tends to get busy. They also have ice cream for dessert. It's an ideal spot for dimsum cravings and catching up with friends over a relaxed dinner."
Paulo Niño
"If you are craving of siomai and steam rice from dimsum, Ding Qua Qua is the best option to dine and eat to “sawa” they have 2 variant of siomai, chicken feet, steam rice and many more. This restaurant is offering eat all you can at P436 per head on weekdays and 451 on weekends. Matagbaw ka ug kaon sa unlimited siamao here.
Ding Qua Qua, Dimsum breaks are same company."
Alma Villas (Alms)
"A Cebu classic. Still offers the same good quality comfort food that most Cebuanos grow up with.
Place is clean, spacious and staffs are super nice and efficient. Food quality is good. Just wish they offer more variety esp on the desserts.
Worth the price considering the quality of the dimsums."
Audric strongestkarate
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Frequently Asked Questions
The buffet price typically ranges from around P436 to P549 per head, with slight variations for weekdays and weekends. Check their latest pricing for exact details.
Yes, reservations are highly recommended, especially during peak hours and weekends, to avoid long waiting times.
The must-try dishes include their juicy siomai, flavorful steamed rice with sauce, and crispy spring rolls.
Yes, they offer desserts like pandan ice cream, buchi, and buko pandan. Some diners suggest more variety would be welcome.
Visiting on weekdays or arriving before 11:45 AM for lunch can help you beat the rush.
Yes, Ding Qua Qua, Dimsum Break, and Harbour City are all owned by the same family.
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328 pesos already gets you a buffet treat from Ding Qua Qua with crowd-favorites such as steamed rice, spring rolls and other dimsum favorites. It is truly one that won’t empty your wallets at the same time fill up your belly with its Hong Kong style food. It is in JY Square, Salinas Dr., Lahug.
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If you once lived in or traveled to Cebu and are looking for the OG Ding Qua Qua or Ding How Dimsum House experience Cebu’s been enjoying since the 1960s, never fear. The offshoot brands actually serve the exact same menu with still-affordable prices, each with a different ambiance.
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Ding Qua Qua is a cheap eat all you can in Cebu that serves delicious Chinese food. This one is for all the Dimsum lovers out there. At ₱328 per head, Ding Qua Qua is a great place to eat some of the Cebuanos’ favorite Chinese dishes.
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They have the same commissary and they belong to the same group of companies along with Ding Qua Qua in JY (which is a resurrection of the old Chinese restaurant on the Fuente Osmena strip). And that puts Dimsum Break on #3.
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