Manila Standard

Salazar Bakery champions Binondo’s flavor

- By Julie Ann Lope

Strolling through the lively and energetic atmosphere of Ongpin Street in Binondo, one cannot miss the prominent signage of Salazar Bakery.

Founded in 1947, Salazar Bakery holds the distinctio­n of being one of the oldest bakeries in Manila’s Chinatown. Its original location was situated in Salazar Street, named after Fr. Domingo de Salazar, the first Bishop of Manila from 1579 to 1594.

Starting from simple beginnings, Salazar Bakery has transforme­d into a symbol of baking excellence. Loved by many for its top-notch quality and delicious flavors, it has become a favorite across generation­s. Its dedication to preserving culinary traditions and innovating in baking has earned its praise and a loyal customer base.

Salazar Bakery specialize­s in authentic Chinese delicacies and is renowned for its signature hopia, mooncakes, buchi, tikoy as well as an assortment of breads, pastries and cakes.

Hopia flavors include mongo, pork, black mongo, ube, salted egg, mongo with raisin and mongo with cheese.

Tikoy comes in plain, mongo and

peanut flavors, while mooncake flavors include white lotus cream with salted egg, sweet mixed nuts and black mongo with salted egg.

Breads available are cream breads, monay, pan de leche, ube loaf, ensaymada, mamon and more.

Cake options include marble, custard, chiffon, mocha and ube.

The bakery also offers nuts, seeds, spreads and crackers.

Salazar Bakery is a cherished establishm­ent in the heart Binondo. It takes pride in upholding tradition and providing comfort food that brings back nostalgic memories spanning from the past to the present.

Generation­s of customers have patronized the bakery, forming lasting memories with each visit. For many, a trip to Binondo is incomplete without a stop at Salazar Bakery, where the aroma of freshly baked goods fills the air.

Salazar Bakery has physical stores in Ongpin, SM Manila, SM North Edsa, Festival Mall and Farmers Plaza.

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Salazar Bakery now has physical stores in Ongpin, SM Manila, SM North Edsa, Festival Mall and Farmers Plaza.

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