· Area:
4,468 km²
They say that Cebu is one of the
preferred tourist destinations in the Philippines Cebu . Some of the
places I visited coming from Cebu are Ormoc
and Dumaguete.
Aside from their famous places to visit, Cebu
delicacy is the primary reason why I keep coming back to this province.
Here are the top 10 famous Cebu delicacies
Lechon - Considered as the "Lechon
Capital of the World," Cebu offers the
best kind of lechon.
One of the public's favorites, Zubuchon has been known for its
unique style of makinglechon with no MSG and no artificial painting of the skin.
Price:
1 kilo P530.00
Whole lechon P4,900.00
Whole lechon- medium – P5,900.00
Danggit - It is the most
popular dried fish in the province among tourists and locals.
Other dried seafood
products include Pusit, Dilis, Tapa,Buwad Pinikas — are all available in
Taboan. These come from the Bantayan Island , the leading dried fish producer in the region, and the province of Leyte
Price:
1 kilo – P550.00
·
Taboan Public Market
·
Address: Pahina
Central, Cebu City ,
Cebu
Going to Taboan
may not be pleasant to your smell, but one thing is for sure….you’ll be buying
the fresh products at affordable prices…
Dried
Mango - Guimaras may be most famous for its
sweetest mangoes but Cebu is famous for its
dried version.
They say that mangoes are popular all
around the globe but its poor shelf life may have been what pushed people to
dry it. Cebu has perfected the art of drying
mangoes that it has become a major exporter.
Dried mangoes are chewy and hard but they
retain the sweetness and fruity flavor.
There are two varieties to choose: the ripe
and green.
Price: P40 to P350.00
Chicharon
- Carcar City
Price:
A
kilo – P600.00
¼ kilo – P150.00
Otap is an oval-shaped crunchy baked biscuit sprinkled with sugar.
It is one of Cebu 's trademarks and
in-demand pasalubong snacks.
Eating otap is
challenging, it is impossible not to create a mess. This pastry is just so flaky and sugary, it
crumbles as soon as you lay a finger on it. And when you take a bite, it breaks
into fragments as easily as your previous relationship. But unlike your ex, the
taste is worth the mess.
Otap's price ranges from P50 to P300, it varies on the
quantity and brand.
Chorizo de Cebu - It is a
special kind of the native Filipino sausage or "longganisa,"
Cebu-made chorizo is known for its sweet, spicy taste.
Since Pinoys just love anything sweet, Cebu ’s
version of chorizo is incredibly popular for its sweetness. In Cebu, many
restaurants grilled the chorizo on skewers and served with rice, while, outside
Cebu , chorizo is usually cooked in water in
medium heat.
Price:
1
dozen large – P50.00
1
dozen small – P25.00
Mazareal
- Mandaue City
Price:
Small
pack can be bought at P20 and
Big
ones for P40
Torta
- The one made in Argao in southern Cebu is still
the best although torta are available in many bakeshops in Cebu .
The cheapest
Argao-made torta is sold at P15 to P20;The large sells
at P35 but one can buy 3 for P100.
Since Pinoys have different taste bud, some may love this but some may find the taste a little unusual.
Rosquillos
- Originally made in Liloan Cebu, Rosquillos,
a circular shape cookie with a hole at the center, is now one of the
favorite snacks among locals and visiting tourists.
A pack of Rosquillos would cost P115.
Bibingka
- This type of rice cake is available in many parts
of the country, but Mandaue
City
Price: Each is sold at P10.
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