Cebu, Philippines Food Craze

in #food7 years ago

Hi Steemit Friends! I'm from the Philippines, specifically in Cebu City. Cebu is one of the most urbanized and developed provinces in the Philippines. Cebu is a perfect combination of modern and island life. The best thing about Cebu that tourists highly enjoy is its delicious food!

Let me give you a quick list of what to eat in Cebu that you will surely leave you wanting more!

1. LECHON

Cebu is also dubbed to the the "lechon capitol of the Philippines". Lechon is also known as "Roasted pig". Cebuanos have perfected the art of roasting pigs. When in Cebu, you gotta try the famous lechon that everyone is talking about. There are a lot of delicious lechon restaurants but the most delicious and juicy lechon that I've tasted is the one in Rico's Lechon.

Rico’s Lechon – Mabolo Branch
F. Cabahug St, Cebu City, Cebu
Telephone: (032) 260-2443
Mobile: +63927-352-2078
Restaurant Hours:
Monday- Sunday 10:00am-10:00pm

2. NGOHIONG

In Cebu, ngohiong is the local kin of a spring roll: a deep-fried, battered rice-paper roll containing julienned singkamas (jicama) and/or ubod (technically heart of (coconut) palm, but may also refer to bamboo shoots), ground pork, minced shrimps, garlic, and onions. Seasonings include salt, pepper, and—most important—Chinese five-spice powder (composed of star anise, cloves, cinnamon, Sichuan pepper, and fennel seeds); the starchy, spicy, sweet-and-sour dipping sauce likewise uses Chinese five-spice powder. This is the most famous streetfood in Cebu. You will want to keep coming back for more!

Chinese Ngohiong
Address: 345 Junquera St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu
Phone: 0909 630 3279
Hours: 8AM–8PM

3. Siomai sa Tisa

Siomai is another popular streetfood in Cebu. Siomai sa Tisa is the most popular siomai that Cebuanos love. Siomai are steamed Chinese pork dumplings, and one of the few food items that's retained its Cantonese name since arriving to Philippine shores.

Siomai sa Tisa
Address: 816 Katipunan St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu
Phone: 0942 014 5400
Open 24 hours

4. Yakski Barbecue

One favorite street food of Pinoys is barbecue--pork or chicken meat or giblets skewered on sticks and cooked over a charcoal grill. For Cebuanos, the go-to place for barbecue is Yakski Barbecue. Barbecue gives you that homey feeling and you can never go wrong with barbecue.

Yakski Barbecue
Address: 268-B Don Mariano Cui St, Cebu City, Cebu
Phone: (032) 254 3977
Hours: Open today · 11:30AM–2:30PM, 5:30PM–12AM

That's it for now friends! When you find yourself in the beautiful city of Cebu, don't forget to try all these delicious food and experience heaven. :)

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Looks like you are a foodie @josh.gabz check out my page about homecooked meals in Cebu

Great showcase of Filipino food! Do you have sinigang over in Cebu area? It's really popular here in Filipino restaurants in the USA.

Yes, sinigang is the best also. Pork sinigang. You can also have fish sinigang. :)