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Sunday, November 6, 2016
TSAY CHENG in CEBU: Pleasure in a Pot

CEBU is more than just Filipino food. Aside from all of the freshly grilled items, surprises are in store for guests at the GRAND CONVENTION CENTER in CEBU.
Enter TSAY CHENG, one of the premier restaurants found in Cebu. This Chinese Restaurant serves delicious dimsum and has awesome deals on claypot dishes for the traveling stomach.
Right from the start, the dimsum cart was parked right beside the table. Here, delicious siomai, chicken feet, shrimp dimsum, and other small dishes greet the guests. Aside from picking whatever dish that might get your fancy, TSAY CHENG also serves affordable rice pot dishes during weekday lunch.

A number of choice rice toppings would entice patrons to order these unique meals. Aside from the fact that they are affordable with prices that start at Php125, you have a lot of items to choose from.
Top picks would be asado, lemon chicken, sweet and sour pork, and even the beef ampalaya. If you're a bit more adventurous, the spareribs with taoise, bbq duck, and braised peking duck would do the trick.
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From Monday to Fridays, the special feast bowls are available to the public during lunch time. You can reserve through (032) 260-8000


TSAY CHENG
 Ground Floor
Grand Convention Center Cebu,
Archbishop Reyes Avenue, Lahug, Cebu City
Philippines 
11 AM to 2 PM
6 PM to 10 PM




Disclaimer: Wrote this based on my experience. Was invited to this restaurant.
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Wednesday, November 2, 2016
HOUSE OF LECHON: WHEN IN CEBU

When going to CEBU, a must eat delicacy if you will, would be LECHON. Roasted Pig or Lechon is something that Cebuanos are very proud of. This right here might be one of their greatest contribution to mankind. Granted that there are a lot of LECHON places in CEBU, one restaurant to visit would be HOUSE OF LECHON.
Newly created to give guests and diners a place to visit and experience fine Cebuano cuisine, HOUSE OF LECHON is located right smack in the middle of the city. Just a block away from a famous mall, you will be able to try a well known version of Lechon. Roasted Pig in Cebu, is cooked in a specific way depending on the region it came from. At HOUSE OF LECHON, they serve the CARCAR way.
Going to House of Lechon isn't all about the pig. Here, they also serve different Filipino Dishes that might get your fancy. From grilled tuna belly, to stuffed peppers and even crunchy flakes, there are definitely dishes for everyone.
More so that they are able to utilize the freshness of the seafood available in their area. Trying out the baked scallops is a joy for everyone. Cooked with cheese and garlic, you won't be able to stop popping one in your mouth. The KINILAW or tuna cooked in vinegar is mixed with coconut milk to give it a fresh and sweet flavor. The contrasting elements equates to a bit of balance that is perfect for the deadly meal ahead.
Fresh Oysters are also available but this time, HOUSE of LECHON made it into a sisig. Cooked with egg and served in a sizzling plate, you won't go wrong with this.
Talking about the main event, the LECHON at HOUSE OF LECHON is the CARCAR version. A market located in the district of Carcar houses one of the major kinds of lechon that you would find on the island. Here, they use the same techniques and brought it closer to the hearts and stomachs of visitors and city goers.
The skin is crunchy and the meat is moist and a bit salty. Cebuano Lechon is usually characterized as salty and doesn't really need any sauces. Here, they serve the drippings or the juices of the roasted pig just so to give the guests an experience not easily forgotten. For adventurous diners, they might want to go for the HOT AND SPICY version. This one would make you order extra cups of rice as the heat and the flavor makes everything in your mouth work double time.
Finishing up, dessert at HOUSE OF LECHON is very colorful and somewhat close to being in a festival. You get to have ice fruit flavored candies and even cold sweet milk gelatin snacks. Perfect to take away that feeling of fullness.
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 HOUSE OF LECHON is definitely worth a second visit. Just be sure of the time and the day that you go. Checking in beforehand would be able to help you avoid the heartache of not having freshly cooked lechon.



RELATED LINKS:
CNT: Cebu's Traditional Lechon 
ZUBUCHON: Not Your Ordinary Cebu Lechon 
TATANG'S Boneless Lechon: Cebuanos Favorite?



HOUSE OF LECHON
Acacia Street, Kamputhaw, Cebu City,
Cebu, Philippines
Facebook
(032)321 0958

Disclaimer: Wrote this based on my experience. Was invited to dine at this restaurant.

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Friday, October 28, 2016
SEAFOOD CITY: Isla Sugbu in Cebu City

A visit to CEBU CITY brought out a few revelations. One of them is that Cebuano seems to be big on buffets. Since CEBU has access to fresh seafood, they like theirs cooked on the spot.
At ISLA SUGBU SEAFOOD CITY, this is what they do. Located in The Grand Convention Center, ISLA SUGBU SEAFOOD CITY makes quite an impression. The place is perfect for a quick family get together and even bigger occasions like birthdays and parties. They have an awesome spread that houses different live seafood, fresh meat and vegetables ready to be cooked based on your preference.
At a long table, freshly cut tuna heads greet the guests.
Just caught a few hours ago, other fishes were placed on ice. On the other end of the table, live crabs can be seen moving around.
The highlight of any visit though would have to be the live fresh lobsters on display. These babies are huge and are perfect for that grill.
Of course, pork barbecue and other traditional Filipino favorites are also on display ready for you to order and devour.
To start off, one could go for something healthy. Fresh vegetables stir fried in soy sauce could be your bet. A bit on the sweet side but each bite is crunchy and could help your coping mechanism for failing your diet.
Surprisingly, there are other dishes available that aren't on the long fresh buffet table. One of them would be these succulent oysters. You could have them fresh, baked or whichever way you want to eat them.
The LIEMPO is coated with a sweet blend of soy, sugar, and other spices that is very Filipino. The flavor is traditional and is a definite hit among the kids.
A crowd favorite would be these deep fried fish. Savory yet sweet, one bite in and you understand why freshness is an important part of flavor. Having been alive a few minutes ago, the guests get to experience the best flavor one could get from the dish. The coating is crunchy and the sauce gives it a bit of sweet and sour touch.
The main event would have to be the SLIPPER LOBSTERS. People with allergies might feel a bit jealous but the lobsters were placed on the table, you would see the anticipation in the air. One bite and then another. A generous seasoning of pepper and salt brought out the natural flavors of the lobster. Delicious.

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SEAFOOD CITY: ISLA SUGBU
The Grand Convention Center
Archbishop Reyes Ave,
Cebu City, Cebu
Philippines



Disclaimer: Wrote this based on my experience. Was invited to try out this restaurant.
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Wednesday, October 26, 2016
CHOOBI CHOOBI: Cebu's Favorite Hangout

CHOOBI CHOOBI is a known seafood and Cebuano restaurant chain in CEBU. Having a lot of restaurants, CHOOBI CHOOBI offers delicious dishes and is worthy of a visit.
With its bright colors and red hues, CHOOBI CHOOBI has distinguished itself as a brand name in the VISAYAS REGION. Local sourcing of fresh ingredients and seafood makes this restaurant a force to be reckon with.
Starting off strong, The POMPANO was served. This huge fish could actually be cooked in a number of ways. It could be grilled, pinaksiw, or in this case, steamed in soy sauce. The freshness pops out with each bite.

Having a shrimp farm helps CHOOBI CHOOBI with its supply chain. AS such, different types of dishes were served using shrimps and other seafood delicacies. One of them would have to be the BLACK PEPPER SHRIMP. This deep fried crunchy shrimp dish has a bit of sweetness in the sauce that counter balances the peppery taste.

Aside from SHRIMPS, Choobi Choobi is pretty big with mussels and crabs. One particular way of cooking would be having them steamed in bags filled with flavor. Diners could pick between: butter and garlic, spicy gata, steamed or their signature "Choobang".
More than just seafood, CHOOBI CHOOBI also offers NATIVE CHICKEN. These are your farm raised traditional chicken. One could opt for the TINOLANG MANOK BISDAK. Something to warm up your stomachs. Lemongrass and malungay are used to flavor up the dish. Another delicious way that they serve the native chicken would have to be the LECHON MANOK BISAYA. This right here is something familiar but has a very distinct fresh flavor in it.
A crowd favorite would have to be the CHOOBI PATA. Choobi Choobi's version of CRISPY PATA. This huge crunchy knuckle has crispy skin and has tender meat inside. Definitely a dish perfect for a hot bowl of rice.
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RELATED LINK:

CHOOBI CHOOBI: Now in Metro Manila


CHOOBI CHOOBI
has multiple branches in Cebu and in the Visayas Region
It also has a couple in Metro Manila.
One along Panay Avenue, Quezon City
and another in Sm City Manila



Disclaimer: Wrote this based on my experience. Was invited to this restaurant.
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Tuesday, October 25, 2016
FOOD CREW PH GOES LOCAL: A CEBU FOODIE ADVENTURE

Just last week a group of food filled minds went on over to CEBU and visited iconic restaurants that are well known and loved in the city down south. This is FOOD CREW PH GOES LOCAL.
Flights were care of CEBU PACIFIC. Hesitation was in my mind as it was the first time I had tried CEBU PACIFIC in years. Surprisingly, the flight was smooth and left on time. The flights were delayed at most 10-15minutes. Not bad if you ask me.
Accommodations were handled by ALBA UNO HOTEL. This hotel is located in the Cebu IT PARK making it within walking distance of different restaurants and offices. Transportation around the city was taken cared of by UBER. Honestly, I didn't know that UBER was already present in CEBU. Here, they operated proficiently and courteously. If in case you're a first time user like me, INPUT the promo code FOODINTHEBAG . This will give you PHP 200 off on your first two rides. Sweet!
After settling down, the first stop was CHOOBI CHOOBI. This restaurant has made a name out of itself as it uses fresh seafood to entice its patrons. Aside from being a heavy hitter in CEBU, they also have MANILA BRANCHES.
For a sweet delight, we head on over to TABLEA CHOCOLATE CAFE. Different sweet endings were presented with TABLEA as the center of the show.
For DINNER, ISLA SUGBO SEAFOOD CITY was the main attraction. Here, it was unlimited paluto or freshly cooked dishes buffet style. Just beside it, our second dinner was presented by TSAY CHENG. A Chinese Fine Dining restaurant that specializes with dimsum, patrons would be able to sit back and relax and enjoy everything.
The following day, breakfast was held over at HARBOUR CITY DIMSUM. Known for their steamed fried rice, this is every CEBUANOS idea of quick and delicious Chinese Food.
Just to prepare our tummies, snacks and caffeine were provided by TOM N TOMS COFFEE. A South Korean Franchise, this is CEBU'S version of a quick coffee getaway.
Dinner for the second night was held at HOUSE OF LECHON. Delicious mind blowing roasted pig were served alongside different dishes.
On the last day, an amazing FILIPINO lunch was prepared at ABASERIA. The ambiance is just amazing as this Bed and Breakfast place delivers a simple Cebuano Twist to Filipino Food.
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As a treat, BOCAS had different pastries and sweet endings for everyone. Opened just a few months ago, it has created a following for incredible mouth watering desserts.

In the next few days, FOOD IN THE BAG would be featuring different restaurants that could make your next CEBU visit worth it.




Disclaimer: Wrote this based on my experience. Was invited to visit these restaurants and establishments.
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