With a vision to be known in quality and competence of comfort and grean peace living, Duros Land Properties boasts The Woodland Clubhouse as the new preferred event venue in northern Cebu.
The Woodland Clubhouse is now open to the public for pool use and a private event function. The area is perfect for special events like weddings, debuts, anniversaries, or simple family gatherings. Apart from a close encounter with nature, you also get to indulge your eyes with Liloan’s scenic view.
FAST FACTS
Location: 15-30 minutes away from SM Consolacion, 1-1.5 hours away from Cebu City depending on the traffic
Upland Mountain Location
Resort & Outdoor Sport Amenities
Grand Entrance: Commercial Area & Public Vehicles Loading & Unloading Area
Flood Free Area
Other Amenities Available:
Jogging & Bike trail
Clubhouse
Swimming Pool
Playground
Tennis Court
Basketball Court
Commercial Area
24/7 Security
Overhead water cistern tank
Elegant Main Entrance Gate
Drainage System
Gated Community
Rates & Other Information
RATES
Indoor Function Room (with Airconditioning Unit): ₱10,000 for 4 hours
Pool and Garden Area: ₱15,000 for 4 hours
Both the indoor function room and garden area can accommodate up to 100-150 pax
Reservation is required 8AM to 5PM, Mondays to Saturdays only.
Pool usage (for walk-ins): ₱150 / head
Reservation is required 8AM to 5PM, Mondays to Saturdays only.
Exact location: Yati, Liloan, Cebu — 15-30 minutes away from SM Consolacion, 1-1.5 hours away from Cebu City depending on the traffic.
BY CAR/GRAB/TAXI: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and search for “New Woodland Clubhouse” in Liloan. Parking space is available.
BY PUBLIC COMMUTE: Ride any 25 or 27 jeepney going to Liloan from the SM City Cebu Terminal — fare is ₱15 per way. Or, ride a v-hire going to Liloan from the SM City Cebu Terminal — fare is ₱50 per way. Drop off at Yati intersection. From there, take a habal-habal and the driver to take you to Woodland Clubhouse. Fare is only ₱40 good for 2pax – if you’re alone, you still need to pay ₱40.
One of the best sightings to behold in the south are of those beautiful centuries-old acacia trees in Carcar City, Cebu.
They seem to embrace the road, overlooking all travelers, giving them shade and fresh air. Threatening to cut down these historical trees for road widening was unacceptable and have resulted to an uproar by Cebuanos and netizens alike.
A feat that would go down in history, as one of the highlights of the good side of social media, making every Cebuano and human proud, then took place. “11 thousand strong”, 11 thousand signatures through online petitions saved these trees from destruction.
Photo by @alfa_almz via IG
The DPWH Region 7 says century-old trees in Perrelous, Carcar, Cebu will be preserved. Instead of cutting them down, a new road will be opened alongside those trees (parallel road).
The battle was won but the debate and the defense raised by those who fought for them should be given highlight.
“We are mobile. The trees are not.” – Mily Joy Pactores, the one who initiated the online petition.
This one powerful statement caught my attention as it calls out the species known to be the most intelligent. Us. We can adapt. We can move. We can always find ways. We are supposed to be the “Ents”, a character from Tolkien’s books, the shepherds of the forest, the protector of the trees. Not only the trees, but the environment in general.
Drivers were also called out by the petitioners as it has always been their responsibility to drive safely and carefully. (One of the reasons stated by the government for the planned cutdown was road safety.) This is only a small step but of great impact in the awareness of protecting mother earth.
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Mactan Newtown continues to progress the economy of
its city with its diverse attractions day and night.
Here is a quick preview of ultimate finds from the evolved Mactan Newtown — from hotels and condos, restaurants, beaches, to events and festivities.
1. MACTAN NEWTOWN CONDO WITH AN INFINITY POOL
Exclusivity as its finest – this studio is one of the best in Mactan as
it is located fronting the famous beach of Mactan Newtown. And, not all condos have
infinity pools, gym and Jacuzzi all at once. Well, who wouldn’t like infinity
pools?
McDo has been our every celebration go-to. Whether we triumphed or failed, the ultimate fast food in mind will always be that big yellowed “M” sign opened 24/7.
Have the best experience ever and dine inside
the biggest Mcdo in Cebu. Yes, you’ve heard it right, the biggest Mcdo in Cebu
is in Mactan Newtown.
Gorge yourself with those big and tasty fries,
burgers and many more.
Operating hours: 24 hours
Location: Ground Level, The Mactan Newtown, Newtown Blvd., Mactan, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu
3. JEEPNEY DINING
How about trying a unique, very local dining experience? Their delicious food — pork BBQ and other local dishes — are so worth it!
Operating Hours: 11:00am to 9:00pm – Mondays to Sundays
Here in Mactan Alfresco, all dining restaurants are lined up for you to choose inside our very own jeepneys. Mactan Alfresco offers the following brasseries such as Choobi Choobi, , Thirsty, Te Fiti Express, Mama Linda, KKB ug Seafoods (KKB meaning Kinaldero Kanding BBQ), MexiMama, Orange Karenderia, Manang Sayong, Ayer’s Lechon, Jenson Foods, Muvanz Pocherohan and Seafoods and Joaquin Carlo Grill.
Mangga-mangga hinog ka na ba? Yes, mangoes
are raining here at Mactan Newton every month of May. Mango floats, mango
cakes, mango shakes and mango teas, everything about mangoes, you can find it
here at the Cebu Mangoes Festival.
What to Expect: MANGAmazing Concert and grand fireworks display
Activities: All-day mango picking activity along Newtown Boulevard inside The Mactan Newtown
Behind the festivity: The Mactan Newtown is a very special township that plays host to more than 200 mango trees lined up along the main avenue
7. CEBU LECHON FESTIVAL
Bahalag walay daghan pagkaon basta naa la’y lechon! Lechon festival is
coming in the Mactan Newtown from months of July to August. If you’re hungry
for a street-party or just simply hungry, then let your lechon-cravings be
activated and visit the festival with the chance to buy lechon at its ultimate
price drop.
What to Expect: Street-dance party and grand parade
Activities: Avail lechon price drop of P400 per kilo, shop for gifts, souvenir items and other delicacies at the Lechon Festival Fair, and join classic Pinoy games of piko, tumbang presoand habulang biik
Behind the festivity: This entertainment is a chance to showcase the Cebu’s best lechon in their own artistic masterpieces during the parade with themed floats, performers, and marching bands.
Whether you’re looking for a place to eat, to
chill or to celebrate, here in Mactan Newtown, you can never go wrong about
ticking off the items on your bucket list.
It’s always good for us to unwind a bit from the
stressful life of 9 to 5 jobs, yet these days we have little time to actually
travel and enjoy Cebu’s luxuries.
A good solution to that, though, are resorts. Resorts
are a good way to relax without the need to go to overly far places yet still
be as grand.
This time, we’ll be looking at Mactan in search for 10 resorts worth checking out.
1. Dusit Thani
Be captivated and enchanted by Dusit Thani, a charming place to relax and enjoy without a care in the world. Their pool is so large; it could be a swimmer’s delight. And, whether you believe it or not, the resort itself is a 5-star resort. Come and experience what it feels like.
Exact location: Punta Engano Road, Mactan Island, Lapu Lapu City 6015, Cebu — 20-30 minutes away from Mactan Cebu Airport, 1.5-2 hours away from Cebu City.
Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu is located on the northern tip of the Punta Engano Peninsula. It is easily accessible by land and sea transport, just 11 km from the Mactan-Cebu International Airport and is accessible to nearby points of interest and popular island-hopping ports.
2. BE Resort Mactan
BE Resort Mactan is as stylish as it gets. Its serene atmosphere is the right atmosphere to calm the soul and mind. Whether be it swimming in the pool, in the beach, or just relaxing and sitting while watching the clouds, it is up to you. They even have game rooms and a buffet if it is up to your taste.
Rooms
Be Cool Room (City View): ₱5,125/night;
2 Queen Size Beds
Exact location: Buyong Maribago, Mactan Island Lapu-lapu City Cebu
4. Aozora Seaside Mactan Resort
The blue in Aozora Seaside Mactan Resort is a refreshing sight for sore eyes. In fact, the name “Aozora” is a Japanese word which means “blue sky” and it deserves its beautiful name. It is more than this, however, as the resort has earned a good reputation for their rooms and services. Go ahead and give yourself the right doze of blue!
Rooms
All their rooms are good for 2, have air conditioners,
TV, refrigirator, and shower along with complementary breakfast.
Deluxe King Bed Room: ₱3,850/night;
1 king size bed; with bathtub
Standard Queen Bed Room: ₱3,360/night;
1 Queen size bed
Standard Twin Bed Room: ₱3,360/night;
2 semi double size bed
Exact location: Punta Engaño, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu — approx. 20mins away from Mactan Airport, and 1-1.5 hour away from Cebu City.
Exact location: Mactan Newtown Beach, Lapu-Lapu City —
approx. 45 mins to 1 hour from Cebu City.
5. Cordova Reef Village Resort
Welcome to Cordova Reef Village Resort, where the marine life around its island is rich and diverse. Long streams of water slither around the area making it a great place to swim around and drift away from the stress. Drift away under the sun and under the palm trees here.
Rooms
Each room can only accommodate 2 persons and maximum of 3 for double/twin rooms. Extra person charge with bed is P1,830 and extra person charge using existing bed is P1,600. Kids 6-11 y/o charge is P1,410 per night. Each room also has air conditioner, toilet and bath amenities, Hot/Cold water, and Cable TV.
Deluxe Garden Villa: ₱6,888/night;
1King size bed
Deluxe Poolside Villa: ₱6,888/night;
1 King size bed
Double Deluxe Garden Villa: ₱7,448/night;
2 Full Size Beds
Double Deluxe Ocean Villa: ₱7,448/night;
2 Full Size Beds
Exact location: Sitio Bantayan Poblacion, Cordova, Cebu. Getting around is not difficult, as the resort is located in Mactan Island where the airport and main commercial districts are only a taxi ride away (30-minute drive from the airport or 45 minutes from the city).
Taxi/Uber/Grab: A ride from the city would cost around
P250-300, good for 4 people.
V-Hire:Ride a v-hire from the SM City Cebu Terminal
going to Cordova (P40/pax fare) then drop off at Cordova Grandmall
6. Mactan Isla Resort and Casino
Mactan Isla Resort and Casino is the right place for risk-takers and those who are feeling lucky. The resort has great accommodations such as their spa and buffet, yet one of its great assets is the casino. Taking the right amount of risks will surely energize a soul or two.
Rooms
Deluxe Room: ₱4,800/night with breakfast for 2
Deluxe Plus Room: ₱6,500/night with breakfast for 2
Exact Location: Agus Road, Ibabao, Marigondon, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu. 1 hour away from Cebu City, and 20 minutes away from Mactan Airport.
Public Commute: From SM City, ride a 01K jeep (across
APM Mall or near Sun Gold) going to Parkmall. Or ride 01K jeep from Emall.
₱7-15 fare. From Parkmall Terminal, ride a MI-04B multicab going to So-ong
(SOONG) / Maribago – fare is ₱10/head. Ask the driver to drop you off near
Mactan Isla Resort and Casino. It’s a bit of a walk getting to the resort, or
you may hire a tricycle.
7. Solea Mactan Cebu Resort
Solea Mactan Cebu Resort is much more like a city itself than a resort. It has a lot of accommodations: from their gym, souvenir shop, and their very own airport transfer, it’s a bustling city of luxury and comfort. Be ready to meet and mingle with a lot of people!
Exact location: Wahing Street, Barangay Alegria, Cordova, Cebu — 45 minutes away from the city proper, and 30 minutes from Mactan Airport.
BY CAR/GRAB/TAXI: Just navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Solea Mactan Cebu Resort”.
BY COMMUTE: From SM City Cebu, ride a v-hire going to Gaisano Cordova (last stop). From there, ride a tricycle going to Solea Mactan Resort.
8. Alta Cebu Resort
Photo from Agoda Photo from Agoda
Alta Resort hails itself as one of the well-known resorts for events such as weddings, gatherings, get-togethers, and more. Impressively, it is a great pick for events because of its wide area and great service. With its design, staying here will immerse you to the culture of Cebu.
Cebu is known for many things: rich culture, amazing & friendly people, vibrant feasts, irresistible local food, and beautiful attractions. But more than anything else, one thing that usually first comes to mind when Cebu is mentioned — beaches.
While Cebu has so many popular beaches, there’s this newly discovered public white beach that trended on social media lately. This is the Maravilla White Beach in Tabuelan, which offers an escape not just from the city life, but also from the noise and crowds of the usual getaway destinations.
The best part? There’s no entrance fee for now (though there are some resorts or entry points that will charge a small fee).
It’s basically a public beach — like the ones in Moalboal (Basdaku) and Badian (Lambug) where you can freely enjoy the pristine white beach under the heat of the sun and even go “beach camping”. All at no cost, but with one rule: LEAVE NO TRACE.
If you plan to stay overnight and want to have a more comfortable sleep, there are several affordable beachfront resorts including:
1. Therrish Beach Resort
DAY USE RATE
Entrance fee:
₱100 per head, w/o pool use, beach access only
₱200 per head, pool & beach access
Table with canopy: ₱600-800 per day
Day time use: 8AM to 5PM daily
NATIVE ROOMS
Native Non Air-conditioned Room
₱1,500 per night, good for 2pax
This is an upstairs unit overlooking the ocean.
Native Air-conditioned Room
₱2,500 per night, good for 2pax
This is a downstairs unit near the beach front.
Native Air-conditioned Room
₱3,000 per night, good for 4 pax
This is located at the beach front.
Contact information
Contact numbers: 0949-896-3817 / 0929-998-5264 (Tessie E. Repalam)
• BEACH KUBO: – Overnight: P1,000 per night, good for 4pax – Day use: P700 per day, good for 6pax
• TREE HOUSE: – Overnight: P1,500 per night, good for 6pax – Day use: P1,200 per day, good for 6pax
• AIRCONDITIONED ROOM: – Overnight: P3,500 per night, good for 6pax – Day use: P3,000 per day, good for 10pax
• Walk-ins? Yes. • Corkage Fee? None as of the moment. But STRICTLY clean as you go. • Contact number: 0995 904 4505 • Social: Facebook Page
3. Durhan White Beach Resort
• Room Rates: P1,000 /night (4 heads), P1,800 /night (2 heads), P2,000 /night (3 heads), P3,000 /night (6 heads), P1,800 / night (2 heads) • Walk-ins? Yes. • Corkage Fee? None as of the moment. But STRICTLY clean as you go. • Contact number: (032) 461 9318 / (032) 512 8870 / 0932-607-0935 • Social: Facebook Page
4. Maravilla Beach Club
• Room Rates: P2,000 good for 2pax (max of 3). All rooms are the same. • Walk-ins? Yes. • Corkage Fee? None as of the moment. But STRICTLY clean as you go. • Contact number: 0947-890-7974 • Social: Facebook Page
From the North Bus Terminal, ride any bus going to Tabuelan – fare is ~P100 per person. Drop off at Tabuelan Public Market – where you can buy ahead your food. From the Public Market, ride a motorbike or habal2x going to Maravilla Brgy Hall. Once you’ve arrived at the Barangay Hall, you will see a basketball court behind it. Walk through the eskinita or alley for about 3-5 minutes until you reach to the beach.
I’ve been hearing a lot of stories and invitations to try this famous “Tuslob Buwa”. At first, I refused to give it a shot for sanitation reasons. But I changed my mind after tasting just one dip. It was indeed a different taste of bubbles.
Tuslob Buwa is one of the many striking food you can find in the streets of Cebu. It is believed to originate in Brgy. Pasil where residents find it as their daily source of income. And it is where I had my first Tuslob Buwa experience.
Basically, Tuslob Buwa (to dip into bubbles) is composed of pig brain, pork liver or intestines (can be optional), onions, oil, soy sauce or fish sauce, and other assorted seasonings. All of these ingredients will be put together in a pan until it boils. This will be best served with your puso (hanging rice) that will be dip into the pan, as its name suggests. It is economical since you only get to pay for the puso you consumed.
You must have heard about stores that offer Tuslob Buwa where you can enjoy it yourself or with people you know and “trust”. And where’s best to try it than AZUL in Cebu City?
Azul is now making a name on this industry, most especially after getting featured on Netflix’s Street Food Asia. They provide you your own set in preparation for the cooking, with guidelines on how to cook on your own. But if you don’t know how to cook Tuslob Buwa, just ask for assistance from the staff.
Tuslob Buwa Rates:
1 Set with 12-pc Puso (hanging rice)
Regular: ₱150
Special: ₱180 with chicharon bits, egg, roasted garlic
Open 24/7 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), Azul is located along Gorordo Ave, Cebu City — few meters away from Golden Peak Hotel, before CIC.
With that, you might consider including this bubble experience in your to-do list when you’re in Cebu. So as for me and my taste buds, Tuslob Buwa is good. Dip in!
Exact location: Taft Business Center, Gorordo Ave, Cebu City.
BY JEEPNEY: Ride any jeepney going to Gorordo Ave or Lahug. Inform the driver to drop you off at “Azul Tuslob Buwa” near UP Lahug Campus. These are the jeepneys that will pass through Azul: – 04C from Colon via Ramos – 04I from Colon via Jones
BY CAR / GRAB: Just navigate via Waze or Google Maps and pin your location to “Azul Gorordo”. Ample parking space is available.
Mention these two words and we’re
already salivating. I mean who doesn’t want sweets? That happiness and euphoria
you feel in every bite is just incomparable.
Well, let it be known that all these
feelings of goodness we deserve has come for Cebu, at Yoyi’s Pastries and Desserts, as their first branch in Cebu outside of Ormoc.
Yoyi’s has been a favorite pasalubong center in Ormoc for 24 years, and its branch in Cebu will be celebrating its 5th year this October 15, 2019. They are known for their very affordable delicacies that will make you dash to satisfy that sweet tooth in no time.
Their best-sellers include:
Cassava bars
Heavenly mango cakes
Also a must-try are their chewy and moist crinkles, their mouth-watering assorted revel bars, and the best-tasting butternut squash carrot cake.
Other treats include:
Brownies
Butterscotch bars
Classic Chocolate Cake
Brazo de Mercedez
Yoyi’s Pastries and Desserts has mastered the well-balanced sweetness that will make even the not so sweet-inclined people have a taste.
CUSTOMIZED CAKES & MORE!
Want your
cakes to be personalized? They’ve got you covered for they also offer
customized or themed cakes for special occasions like birthdays, graduations,
weddings, and other special events.
Those wedding cakes have all these variety of flavors to choose from: chocolate, vanilla, butternut squash carrot, red velvet, mocha, and even mango.
Branches:
Cebu Branch: G/F Medalle Bldg., J Llorente St., Cebu City — near Hi-Precision Fuente, only 15-20 minutes from downtown Colon and within walking distance from Osmena Boulevard.
Ormoc Branch: Corner Aviles & San Pedro Sts., Ormoc City
ANNIVERSARY PROMO
On its 5th Anniversary in Cebu this October 15, Yoyi’s Pastries & Desserts offers a slice of their best-selling Heavenly Mango Cake for only 5 PESOS!
What are you waiting for? Visit them on October 15!
OTHER
INFORMATION
Opening hours: 8AM to 8PM (Mondays to Saturdays) & 9AM to 6PM (Sundays)
Yoyi’s can also be found on GrabFood starting on October 15, 2019.
Branch: G/F Medalle Bldg., J Llorente St., Cebu City — near Hi-Precision Fuente, only 15-20 minutes from downtown Colon and within walking distance from Osmena Boulevard.
What’s the best way to get your adrenaline fix? The answer — Gorilla Boot Camp.
It’s not like hitting your regular gym. It’s the only open field boot camp that offers the Obstacle Course Race (OCR) training revolution. Gorilla Boot Camp is good for elite racers who want to test their limit when it comes to practical performance. For beginners, the camp also creates engaging and fun ways to get that sweat.
Here is a list of the outdoor facility obstacles :
6ft Wall Climb
Slippery Wall
Rope Climb
Barbed Wire Crawl
Monkey Bars
Hurdles.
Gorilla Boot Camp has become a go-to location for thrill seekers and curious beginners a like.
With the goal to help anyone engage in obstacle races, and to help everyone, especially the children and youth, to be more active rather than be busy with their gadgets.
Gorilla Boot Camp ensures affordable and wholesome deals for families and friends to kick start this fun and healthy activities too.
Rates & Other Information
Rates:
₱300/session with Coach, All-in (no hidden charges)
Other information:
Opens 6:30 AM – To visit, please reserve your slot.
Exact location: Brgy. Latasan Labogon, Mandaue City, Cebu (Gorilla Grounds)
BY JEEPNEY: From Colon, you can ride 01K going to SM City Cebu, then from there ride a jeepney with a route going to Liloan the one with number code 25, stop at Basak Elementary School. From there (or from Lolo Tinong’s Bakery), you may ride a tricycle or habal-habal going to the camp.
BY CAR/GRAB/TAXI: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Gorilla Boot Camp” in Mandaue City.
Make you adrenaline fix reach its peak by hopping in the muddy bumpy terrain and experience a new meaning of adventure.Get ready to unleash your hidden super strength at the Gorilla Boot Camp.
SM Seaside City Cebu is getting more interesting. With all these new finds popping out, we all wonder what’s worth trying out. Well, I’ve got you covered and made a list just for you.
1. Virtual World Cebu
The future of gaming is
here! Virtual reality (VR) gaming at Virtual World Cebu is that
upgrade we’ve all been waiting for.
Experience being inside a game and living that game. It’s never been this fun and exhilarating! Imagine the setting of “Tron” and the storyline of ” Jumanji”, that is what the Virtual World offers.
“I volunteer as tribute!” as what Katniss Everdeen would say
from the very famous book (and movie) The Hunger Games.
Wild Bow Archery is the very first indoor archery range in Cebu. Their equipment is 100% legit – this means, their bow and arrows are authentic and are ordered from their suppliers abroad.
There are two points to remember before you go skating: perfect fit and balance. “Perfect fit” refers to boots that fits exactly to your feet so you won’t fall off easily. “Balance” is something you naturally have and if not, you’ve got to practice.
Enjoy the countless falling downs and chilly feet at the Ice Skating World.
That is how we want our food to be served. The kind that
burns with its hotness and fills the air with its flavor. Sizzling City serves your
favorite Filipino dishes sizzling hot and grilled.
The best thing about this resto is it comes with:
UNLIMITED RICE
UNLIMITED SOUP Refills
The food here is very affordable and the place is spacious
enough to fit the whole family and the whole neighborhood.
It’s a great steal especially for a budget-friendly trip to the seaside with all the shopping and a great filling of our tummies after we’re all done with the different activities here at seaside.
Tired legs and aching feet? The Sky Park has your back! It is the go-to place to hang out and relax at SM Seaside.
It is also a vibrant family playground where the kids can run around and play to their hearts content. They have dinosaur-shaped sheds, slides inspired by flying saucers and UFOs, and of course their fave water play.
Surrounding the Sky Park are various restaurants and cafes for you to choose from. Pair it with its amazing view Sky Park is worth the visit.
Photo by Sugbo.ph
6. Colour Museum
The museum will surely make you feel as if you’re in a
kaleidoscopic world. Get your phones up and ready because the place is so
fabulous, it’s the perfect place for a colorful feed on your Instagram and for
those wonderful and playful memories.
Get out of the grey and boring routine and add some color to ease up your mind. The Color Museum Cebu will brighten your day in no time.
This leisure center got it all. The fun sport of bowling, 3 KTV rooms, a billiards area, gaming facilities and of course, the snack bar.
It surely is a one package of family and barkada bonding
right here. Now, it’s not such a waste of time deciding where to go next. You
just come here and your itinerary is good as done.
Rates:
₱120 per hour (Monday – Thursday)
₱130 per hour (Friday – Sunday and Holiday)
₱99 per hour for students
Shoe rental: ₱50 per hour
Billiards: ₱250 per hour
KTV: ₱150 per hour
8. Tim Ho Wan
Tim Ho Wan is known for being Hong Kong’s famous Michelin-starred dim sum restaurant, also famous for their pork buns. They’ve earned their reputation by serving good food that is affordable compared to its competitors.
A Chinese restaurant of class and great tasting food, most especially their all-time favorite pork buns.
9. Tong Yang Plus
A buffet restaurant that has the fusion of shabu-shabu and grill. The people behind this sumptuous sating of our hungry stomachs are also the people that brought Vikings Luxury Buffet. So this restaurant definitely guarantees a food feast.
ExactLocation: SM Seaside City Cebu in South Road Properties (SRP), Cebu City.
BY MYBUS: You can take a FREE MyBus ride from/to BDO Fuente Osmena. Or ride any MyBus from SM City Cebu, Talisay, Mandaue City, Parkmall. Check the routes & schedules here: https://sugbo.ph/2019/cebu-mybus-guide/
BY CAR/GRAB/TAXI: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “SM Seaside City Cebu”. Parking space is free.
It’s September
now and as expected, it’s a rainy month. It’s a season that can easily shift
one’s moods and daily plans. Many have different ways of coping with the
season, but for me, personally, one good way is treating yourself with a good
bowl of ramen.
It is true, that most Cebuanos have acquired a taste when it comes to ramen. This Japanese dish has captured the Cebuano palate as various ramen shops have been popping in the area in the past few years. Here are the top 6 ramen shops in Cebu.
1. Ramen Yushoken
Ramen Yushoken is always on the critics’ list when it comes to the
top ramen shops here in the city. The reason for that is that Koji Tashiro, a
ramen champion where his recipe was the main basis for this restaurant’s
flavorful ramen making it a topnotch choice.
A little history in the shop’s name, ‘yusho’ translates to
‘champion’ while ‘ken’ is Japanese for ‘house’.
Location: Oakridge Business Park, AS Fortuna, Mandaue City, Cebu
2. Hamakaze Dining and Bar
For those who are still planning to try ramen for the first time, Hamakaze Ramen is perfect since it offers a good selection of ramen dishes. They serve traditional ramen and at the same time, their prices are reasonably affordable.
Location: AS Fortuna, Mandaue City, Cebu — across Lightsite Parc / The Space.
Tori Paitan Syo-Yu Ramen – 290
Tori Paitan Ebi Ramen – P340
Tori Karaage – P230
Gyoza – P150
3. Rai Rai Ken
This authentic ramen house is considered as one of the oldest here
in the city, as they opened shop in 1993. Having existed for more than two
decades, this proves that they are definitely one of the best ramen stores
around.
Tongara basically derived their name by combining tonkotsu (pork bone broth) and torigara (chicken bone broth). The two are actually their main secrets in serving delicious ramens, as patrons keep coming back for more.
Location: Escario Central, N. Escario Street, Capitol Site, Cebu City
5. Barikata Ramen Bar
Hardcore ramen fans are quite picky, that is why Barikata Ramen Bar
is perfect for them. By definition, ‘barikata’ is a Japanese word used to refer
the type of noodles used in the ramen being served, and translates to ‘very
hard’. Barikata is very particular when it comes to their ingredients as well,
only serving with the freshest ingredients.
