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Showing posts with label lechon in cebu. Show all posts
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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
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(032)321 0958

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

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Friday, June 13, 2014
Cebu's CNT Lechon Experience!

First meal off the flight was Cebu's very own CNT Lechon!!! 
Since our rooms weren't ready yet in Radisson Blu Hotel Cebu (click here), my friend and I walked all the way to CNT LECHON and enjoyed their offerings! It was great since it only took a 5 minute walk going to their main base of operation. 
When you see this, you know you are there. Just go to the 2nd floor. 
And this welcomes you.
Women doing all the chopping. I tell you its an art form!!! 
When you get there, you better get a number first. Ordering is a bit complicated when you start out but you get the hung of it later on.

After getting a number, you wait for it to be called. If you are dining in, you get a tray and order puso (rice wrapped in coconut leaves) and other things you may like from the counter. When your number is called you order your lechon. How many kilos and also you get to request for a part. Suggest you go for the belly!!

After paying, go get a table. If you have someone with you and its rush hour let them do this while you line up.Duh!!
The place is pretty much straight forward. No aircon here though so bring a fan!
 Don't forget to get their concoction of soy sauce and some vinegar. Seriously this makes the world go round! Yup no sarsa around!
We got a half kilo of lechon (240Php) and 4 puso.
 
The meat was pretty much tender and wonderful. 
The Cebu lechon has one characteristic. It is a bit salty but it really is awesome!
The skin was crunchy and the meat was soft and wow drool mode!!!
We really enjoyed the meal especially how affordable it was!
 The night before our last day in Cebu, I couldn't really sleep. I was thinking about my family back in Manila and I know I just had to let them experience what real cebu lechon is. So being the kind son that I am, I took it to myself and reserved some lechon to bring home.
 They pack the stuff for you in boxes and these are really awesome! For a big box though, they ask for an additional 20 Php. Worth it I tell you!!!
 When I picked up the stuff, there was this guy in barong who was ahead of me in line. He also wanted to order some to bring to Manila. Sadly, he didn't call in advance so no pig for him and everything for me. 6kilos of LECHON baby! Wait I only got 4, the other 2 were for my companion.

Moral lesson of the story, call in ahead and have it reserve. 

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CnT Lechon
Call (032)2335339
V. Rama Avenue
6000 Cebu City 
Near Sm City Cebu
 
 Disclaimer: Paid for our meals. Wrote this based on my experience.
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