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Monday, June 23, 2014
Tatang's Boneless Lechon in CEBU!

 
When I had the chance to ask Justinne of Babe for Food  of Cebu, one of the things that she mentioned that I must try was TATANG'S BONELESS LECHON. Which is totally different from CNT and ZUBUCHON.   
 Why? Well first of the style of their restaurant. It definitely is more of a along the street kind of place. This particular joint is on a vacant corner lot that you could easily pass by. Best landmark? Almost besides Matias.


Of course you don't go there for the ambiance but rather for the food. As you could see the lechon is pretty much different. BONELESS Lechon would be the first words coming out of your mouth.

It is really has a carinderia or hole in the wall kinda feel but believe me it is worth the visit and the smokey smell you get after. YUMMY!.
 There is pretty much 2 kinds of lechon they serve. Spicy and normal. When my friends and I went, the only available lechon was the spicy. Some guy before us ordered a lot and got them packed for their Manila trip. Argh! 

The skin is crispy and crunchy. The meat is tender and flavorful. According to my companion, she loved this among the 3 lechon places we have tried. I guess that is why it is making a mark as one of the best boneless lechon in Cebu.
 
When the food was presented, I remember the days when I would eat using my hands. Thankfully, this is a place where you could. You are given plastic gloves to cover your hands. Genius I tell you! It should be done here in Manila too! Finger Licking good I tell you!!! It makes eating more enjoyable!!Don't worry though, the place is pretty clean and has a sink for you to wash your hands.  
Yup! You have to get the puso or rice to go with your meal
 
 Since this is a Cebu Lechon, there were no sarsa or gravy around. Only vinegars. One tip though, don't get the hot vinegar when you have the spicy version. It might literally burn your lips.
Pretty much, this has got to be one of the most affordable lechon my friends and I tasted. The price doesn't disappoint.  It is on a class of its own as it is boneless and it has a lot of herbs which totally makes the taste yummy!
 One of those places where you must bring your barkada and friends just to chill, enjoy and not waste money. Budget around 200Php per person. Better to go there around afternoon-night so that it won't be that hot out. You could actually get some lechon here and bring it to Matias for a grill food fest with your friends. Better to call first and reserve some because you might end up not getting any. LOL!
 Pretty much all good!!! Pasok sa budget.



Tatang's Boneless Lechon

A.S. Fortuna Street Corner Hernan Cortez Street
Cebu City
032 406 3873 or 0916 226 9946
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New Branch: SkyRise 1 It Park, Cebu
(Note: as of 10-29-16, AS Fortuna branch closed. Please check FB page for updates)
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Friday, June 20, 2014
Zubuchon: Yay or Nay

Fee Fy Fow Fum!!!!!! I smell a pig and this is just fun! As part of my Cebu Food Tripping, I was able to visit two restaurants in a span of an hour. Yup! It was food trip mode! My friend J and I went on over to Cebu's IT Park. Something like a Mini Eastwood if you must compare. 
We were on our way to Casa Verde but the line was still long, so a store away was ZUBUCHON.

Since I was on a quest, I definitely had ZUBUCHON on my sights. It was a bit controversial for some Cebuanos as they definitely don't agree with Bourdain. My friends unanimously advised me against buying
and having it. Nothing to lose and everything to gain, I still pushed through to try it out.
Compared to other Lechon Places I visited in Cebu, (Rico's, CNT, Tatang's) Zubuchon, features a more  chill and relax environment. Wifi was there plus great service and the a/c was on full blast. 
We get to see lechon skin that you won't normally see in other places. The skin doesn't look like the usual shiny and nice looking thing you see. I guess its the taste they were after and offer more off.
Since we still had a dinner to go to in the next restaurant, I only ordered light. So that I could taste the Famous Zubuchon.
To start the meal, I had an IBA(Kamias) Shake (100Php/140Php-Airport Price).
The taste is wonderful. I think I almost got addicted to it. The conflicting flavor worked well. It was darn good.

I also had a plate of lechon and rice (170Php).
As I said, the skin looked different. It was still crunchy so all is well. The meat, on the other hand, was definitely different from the CEBU lechons I have learned to taste and love. It was more of a mild flavor filled with herby taste. We all know that lechons from Cebu are generally saltier and has this intense taste. The Zubuchon's version is different as it catered more to something not traditional. I guess this is why most of my friends from Cebu didn't like it. It was different for their taste and from what they grew up with.

In all honesty, I was satisfied with the meal and went on over to Casa Verde for my 2nd dinner of the night.

On the day we were leaving Cebu, my companion and I came across the Zubuchon Branch in the domestic  airport. People were lining up and getting stuff from it. I will be honest that I got a Kamias shake again and bought some pasalubong on over.

Like some Chicharon (200Php)
It was pretty awesome. A little salty but the taste was pretty intense. And their selling point, no MSG.
Also, yeah I got 2 kilos of frozen lechon to bring home and here's the instruction for those who lost their copy.

I got to say that Zubuchon deserves a try for everyone but it isn't your traditional Cebu Lechon.








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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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Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Flying CEBUPAC: MNL-CEB-MNL

Just two weeks after my Korean Adventure, I had another one down south.
 I was thankful for having the chance to sit down with Justinne of Babe for Food. and ask her about the different awesome places in CEBU to try out.
 You see, I already planned a bit and actually wanted to go down south just because. It has been around 18 years since I have been to Cebu and I could still vividly remember staying at Mactan's Shangrila Hotel and trying out diving.
 
 Here is a map that I got with a little bit of the markings around. Most of the places I wrote down, well, I was able to go to. Yes boys and girls.. just within 3 days I was able to go around and eat to my heart's content and my belly's demise. (More on these places in future posts)

 Anyway, this is the first time I rode via Cebu Pacific. This budget carrier is around a few thousand cheaper or at times half the price of Philippine Airlines but at a cost. There are a few plus and minuses but heck let's see my experience.

 I arrived at NAIA Terminal 3 where CebuPac is based at a few minutes past 4 am. It is my first time in everything here so I really don't know how it goes.
  Since we were riding a budget airline, most of their flight times are either early in the morning or late in the evening. So don't be surprised the way I was. The line outside the terminal was epicly long!!!
Once we got in, a mass of people were in line still. 
The monitors were turned off. According to my friend who frequents terminal 3, during early morning flights, the monitors are really blank. They allow you to line up in a number of counters to check in. One thing to note, CebuPac staff walk around and shout final calls for late passengers and allow them to get ahead in line. Only in the Philippines.
With a little paawa effect and a little smiling, I asked the counter staff to allow us to have the front seats. I was willing to pay but luckily, he said it was for free.
On our way to eat, we found a few things that say the place was lacking.
Like this guy sleeping under the escalator.
 Before entering the departure area, we scuffled our way to the 3rd floor to check out the stuff they had.
 Honestly, I was amazed. I would always take terminal 2 since I always ride PAL and they don't have a lot of stores.
 Compared to other international gateways, the stores and restaurants here aren't really that great but compare it to other terminals we have in Manila, I could say that there is potential here. From food franchises to a few duty free stores and even a spa. 
 For breakfast I had some kopi and eggs. Yeah.. I kinda miss SG. (definitely going back in November)
 After eating this and some Kenny Rogers, we ran all the way to our gate because they were calling out our flight. LOL!
 We were supposed to be leaving early but a few of the passenger weren't still on board. Thankfully though, we were on time.
 Of course, the fruits of our labor had my companion and I stretching our legs to whatever lengths we want. YEY!
 After an hour and a few minutes, I was in Cebu. Something that really pissed me off was that after getting out of the plane, rather than going straight into the terminal via the air bridge, we were asked to go down the stairs and walk on the tarmac to the terminal building. Worst, ground personnel, wanted us to go back up but eventually advised us to walk on. A little confused aren't they? Yes, boys and girls no one was there to properly direct us to where to go and there were baggage carts and other vehicles passing by us. WOW!
Thankfully, the terminal has pretty cool a/c.
 After getting our luggage, we were greeted by our hotel staff and got transported to our hotel.

On our way back to Manila, I can't help but get annoyed with the receipt like boarding passes.
 It was easy to mix them up with other receipts. Argh...
 I also liked the stalls in Cebu's Airport. They got burgers, fries and yes the famous Zubuchon.
 While waiting for our flight back home, I couldn't help but feel sorry for the flights before us. 

Since we had an early evening flight, my friend told me that we might be delayed. Fortunate for us, it was the flights before us that got delayed. Our flight was there pretty early and we were able to board well within the time. Boarding was a hassle as the lines were long and that place of the terminal was pretty hot.

On the way back, we were placed in normal seats and I had a beer and a cheese roll just to relax. Thankfully, we had a 3-4-3 seat arrangement and I got the aisle. Sadly though, I got to say that the seats CebuPac have are really SMALL! Compared to PAL, the seat belts are also smaller. How did I know? Because it needed to be stretched so that I would fit!! LOL!!!!!

And yes, I couldn't decide...
 So I got 2Kg from Zubuchon and 4Kg from CnT Lechon. Hahahaha!!!
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