We’re in for a treat! Ribpublic Diner, one of my favorite diners in Cebu City known for their best-tasting smoky ribs and flavored chicken wings, has finally heard the clamor of its loyal customers! Ribpublic now serves UNLIMITED Back Ribs, Chicken Wings (West Wild flavor only), and Pork Belly.
UNLIMITED Back Ribs: ₱298 per head
UNLIMITED Chicken Wings (West Wild flavor only): ₱198 per head
UNLIMITED Pork Belly: ₱198 per head …all these come with UNLIMITED rice!
Food Menu:
UNLIMITED Option
ALA CARTE MENU
Other Information
Branches
Branch 1: 3/F SM City Cebu, just beside IMAX Theatre near the Bowling Center
Branch 2: Gov. M. Roa Street, Capitol Site (near Pillows Hotel)
This is everyone’s wish. This is what everyone is searching for. Wingers Unlimited Chicken Wings & Rice + Fries + Drinks with UNLI desserts has now opened a new branch at Robinsons Galleria Cebu.
They have 5 flavors to choose from – Garlic Pepper, Sweet Mustard, Barbeque, Buffalo, Plain/Classic – and they are all commended! The right juiciness of the chicken paired with the unique taste of each flavor blends perfectly. No wonder it’s a place people go back to.
Photo by J-co Samson
Wingers Unlimited has always had a waiting line which validates how much people love it. Having a new branch at Robinsons Galleria Cebu will ensure that everyone will be catered and will have access to the sought after eat-all-you-can restaurant.
How does eating fresh and juicy steamed crabs to your heart’s content sound to you? It’s not some gimmick. The trending ‘Grab A Crab’ Eatery in Mandaue City brings the unlimited crabs goodness to Mactan.
Open daily from 11AM to 9PM, Grab A Crab offers unlimited crabs for as low as ₱300 per head. It is located at Brgy. Basak-Marigondon, Sitio Kapaping, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu — just meters away from 7-Eleven and Savers Depot or in front of Nature’s Spring Mactan (near Gaisano Grand Mall Basak Mactan).
Rates & Other Information
DISCLAIMER: This is an “eatery” or casual type of restaurant, and is non-air conditioned.
PRICE LIST / MENU
UNLIMITED CRABS: – ₱300 per head for small-sized crabs with UNLIMITED rice and drinks (softdrinks, iced tea, bottled water) – ₱500 per head for big-sized crabs with UNLIMITED rice and drinks (softdrinks, iced tea, bottled water)
Tiger Prawns and Lobsters: ₱250 per serving
Crabs per serving (Non-Unli Option) – ₱250 per 8pcs (small-sized) – ₱450 per 4pcs (big-sized)
Exact location: Brgy. Basak-Marigondon, Sitio Kapaping, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu — just meters away from 7-Eleven and Savers Depot or in front of Nature’s Spring Mactan (near Gaisano Grand Mall Basak Mactan).
BY CAR: Whether you’re driving your own vehicle, or riding a taxi / Grab, just search for – or use as a destination – “Katubigan Marigondon” on Waze or Google Maps. You can see a signage from there. Parking space is available.
BY PUBLIC JEEPNEY: From Cebu City or Colon, ride any jeepney bound for Parkmall. – 20B – From Ayala Terminal / Parkmall / San Minguel – 21D – From Cathedral / Plaza Independencia / SM City Cebu – 22I – From Country Mall Banilad – 25 / 24 – From Liloan / Consolacion From the terminal, board a jeepney bound for Tamiya or MI-04A. Or drop off at Gaisano Grand Mall Mactan and walk from there.
Raise your hand if you haven’t had enough adventure this year!
How can we get enough anyway when new spots open one after another? We do our best to take note of the newest adventure and tourist destinations around Cebu, and alas! We have good news for our adrenaline-thirsty friends.
Put your helmets and harnesses on because Papa Kits Marina & Fishing Lagoon in Liloan just opened its first-in-Cebu Hamster Wheel adventure activity, Sky Bike, infinity and saltwater pool (you don’t need a helmet for this) & a lot more!
Papa Kit’s Marina and Fishing Lagoon, a premier eco-tourism attraction offers an up-close view of Liloan, offers Cebu’s finest natural treasures that you can enjoy while engaging in extreme sports and water activities.
Last year, Papakits brought the first inflatable island and waterpark to Cebu – AquaQuattro and now has brought us another first, and the thrill is unlike any other.
We admit we really had no idea what a Hamster Wheel ride is, until we
stepped foot on it.
How does it work?
I was very excited and at the same time nervous to be a hamster.
Basically, similar to a Skybike, you have to exert effort to move
yourself to the other side of the cable.
You have to tread within the Hamster Wheel to reach the other
side. 200-meter ride? Maliit na bagay… pero joke, we take
that back! The wind, the shaky cable, not to mention the shaky knees, trust me,
you will be thankful.
Some must be more dauntless than most but for us: It was thrilling, tiring and adrenaline-pumping.
Sky Bike over the sea
RATE: ₱200 per person
Did we mention how beautiful the view from up the Hamster wheel,
Zipline, and SkyBike is?
One of the many reasons how the adventure rides and activities at
Papakits are different from others is its sea view.
The surge of adrenaline, dopamine, serotonin, and endorphin plus the
serene view of the sea is something unforgettable.
The new Saltwater Pool
RATE: ₱100 per head, access to both pools
When thinking of a getaway, at least one of the options is
“pool”. We love pools and swimming and splashes and saltiness?
Papakits Marine & Fishing Lagoon is opening its saltwater pool and
we are stunned knowing that it’s one of the first in Cebu and its health benefits
compared to a regular pool is shocking.
Saltwater Pool Benefits
Great for skin – It can leave your skin feeling smoother
and softer, and can help with skin disorders like eczema, acne, and
psoriasis.
Better on the Joints – It is better on the joints and muscles
than a traditional chlorinated pool. Saltwater contains bromide, a mineral
that helps relieve those everyday aches, pains and soreness we all feel
deep within our joints and muscles
No Side-Effects – Some people are sensitive to chlorine
and have trouble breathing when they’re swimming in an over-chlorinated
pool. Also, chlorine can make your eyes red and irritated from the
chemicals within.
More Fun Activities at Papakits Marina & Fishing Lagoon
Exact location: Papa Kit’s Marina and Lagoon, Poblacion Liloan, Cebu — 1.5-2 hours away from the city.
BY JEEPNEY: Ride any 25 or 27 jeepneys going to Liloan from the SM City Cebu Terminal.
BY V-HIRE: Ride a v-hire going to Liloan from the SM City Cebu Terminal/Ayala Center Cebu Terminal. The fare is only P50.
BY CAR/TAXI/GRAB: Spacious parking lot is available. To navigate, just search for “Papa Kit’s Marina” on Waze or Google Maps. Estimated fare for taxi or Grab is P300.
Most often than not, the process of weighing where to eat is the most tiring thing to discuss but, fret no more because in this article, we’re putting the spotlight on Marina Sea View.
Whether you’re in for a romantic dinner or just a fun night with peers, Marina Sea View in Mactan is the best place to go especially when you’re looking for delectable dishes at a reasonable price. Marina Sea View serves Filipino, Seafood, and American cuisines for Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner.
Apart from the mouth-watering dishes you can devour, be amazed by the overlooking seaview. Not only are your stomachs full, so as your eyes because of the view. Offering cool breeze (for alfresco) or air-conditioned for indoor and a fantastic sight, Marina Sea View is a boon to Lapu-Lapu.
This 700-seating capacity resto is conveniently nestled near the airport which makes it accessible not only to the locals but, the tourists alike.
Exact Location: MEPZ 1, Brgy. Ibo, Lapu-Lapu City — beside Cebu Yacht Club in Mactan near Island Central Mall, 1-2 hours away from the city.
BY CAR/TAXI/GRAB: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and pin your destination to “Marina Seaview” in Mactan. Parking space is available.
BY VAN/JEEPNEY: – From SM City, ride a 01K jeep (across APM Mall or near Sun Gold) going to Parkmall. Or ride 01K jeep from Emall. – From Parkmall, ride a jeep heading to Island Central Mall. From there, walk your way to Cebu Yacht Club / Marina Seaview. – You can also ride a v-hire from Ayala Center Cebu or SM City Cebu going to Mactan Cebu.
There are 3 types of people in a Samgyeopsal diner.
People who cook.
People who eat more than they cook.
People who eat only and not even cook.
Which one are you?
Smith Meat and Salad, a new Korean restaurant in Cebu City, answers this predicament and more.
They provide full service of great-tasting food, hassle-free eating, time-saving experience and a healthier Korean dining anyone could ever ask for. This means, their servers cook for you!
The complete set contains chicken BBQ, pork BBQ, Galbi (marinated beef) and Korean miso soup. The chicken BBQ is amazingly tasty and their kimchi is one of the best with just the right amount of spice and salt.
“Ikaw napud luto oi. Sige rakag kaon da”. These conversations will never exist on this Samgyeopsal outing. How peaceful and relaxing could that be?
Here’s a better news! Smith Meat and Salad now offers HAPPY HOUR promo rate of only P299 from 9AM to 3PM on Mondays to Fridays. Such a steal!
Other information
UNLIMITED Korean Grill
UNLIMITED Samgyeopsal (Pork Belly)
UNLIMITED Moksal (Pork Neck)
UNLIMITED Kaburisal (Pork Cheek Meat)
UNLIMITED Galbi (Marinated Beef)
UNLIMITED Galmaegisal BBQ Stick
UNLIMITED Chicken BBQ Stick …all these for only ₱399 per head! (₱299 for happy hour 9AM-3PM)
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW:
Their servers will cook for you!
There is NO time limit.
Minimum of 2 or more persons to dine.
Accept cash basis payments at the moment (no debit/credit cards).
More information
Operating hours: 9 AM to 10PM daily (Mondays to Sundays)
Exact location: Left wing (beside Watsons) at Gaisano Country Mall, Banilad, Cebu City.
BY CAR/TAXI/GRAB: Just navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “Gaisano Country Mall”. There’s also an ample parking space available if you’re bringing your own car.
BY JEEPNEY: Ride any jeepney passing through Banilad or UC Banilad Campus. Or: – 13C if from Colon/USC Main/Ayala (south) or Talamban/USC-TC (north) – 62B/C if from Carbon/Ayala (south) or Pit-os/Talamban (north) – 13B if from Carbon/UV/Ayala (south) or Tintay/Talamban (north) …then ask the driver to drop you off at Gaisano Country Mall. You may need to walk a little further to the mall, to comply with the proper jeepney stops.
Ever experienced a farm staycation? Me neither – though waking up to the sound of chirping birds and nature are two of my most favorite things. If you are tired of the usual sterile hotel rooms and would like to get a closer look with nature, you may want to consider a “buhay probinsya” (provincial living) kind of staycation at Adlawon Vacation Farm.
Photo by Angelica Canlobo
Spending vacation in a farm can offer an intimate glimpse of what nature feels like in Cebu City. If you would want to hibernate and breathe fresh air from the city’s chaos, this one should be your getaway. Though beaches are always in for summer, visiting Adlawon Vacation Farm is one that would give you the same satisfaction and relaxation without having to hurt your pocket.
Green, if not associated with something naughty, is the
color of nature. And, this is the same color palette you will see which will
help you relax and feel at ease.
Photo by Angelica Canlobo
Photo by Angelica Canlobo
But if you think that your vision is the only sense that
gets full, wait until we tell you more. Boys aren’t the only ones who could
devour you with food to make you fall, because Adlawon Vacation Farm will serve
you delectable dishes fresh from their soil to your plate.
They serve healthy and fresh produce upon order. Not only that, they also serve Filipino desserts.
Photo by Angelica Canlobo
Photo by Gigi Inot
Hence, there’s nothing more that you could ask for because, they also offer room accommodations.
As I was saying, you get the chance to wake up with the sound of nature once you book a room in Adlawon Vacation Farm. For only P4,000, you get to spend it with a friend, lover, or family member because this room is good for two with FREE breakfast.
If you’re just looking forward to experiencing nature as an escape from the bustling city of Cebu, you only get to spend P100 for their walk-in entrance fee.
Photo by Gigi Inot
Photo by Gigi Inot
Photo by Gigi Inot
Photo by Gigi Inot
Photo by Gigi Inot
Photo by Gigi Inot
Rates & Other Information
Rates:
Entrance fee:
₱150 per head (₱50 is consumable for food & drinks)
₱100 per child below 12 years old
FREE of charge for infants and toddlers below 3 years old
Overnight rate: ₱3,500 per night, good for 2pax with free breakfast for 2 (₱4,000 per night on weekends)
Other information:
Operating hours: 9AM to 8PM, Wednesdays to Sundays only
Exact location: Sition Proper, Adlaon, Cebu City — uphill travel going to Busay / Sirao.
BY MOTORBIKE: From J.Y. Square Mall, take a habal-habal that will take you directly to Adlawon Vacation Farm for ₱400 roundtrip, good for 2 persons already. The driver may ask you for additional waiting fee of ₱100-200 per hour depending on your haggling talent. The ride will take 30-45 minutes to get there.
BY OWN CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and pin your location to “Adlawon Vacation Farm”. Ample parking space is available.
BY CAR / VAN FOR RENT: For van or car rentals, or to book an uphill tour (9 destinations in 1 day for only 999 pesos per person), book with our trusted travel partner SquadPH Tours and Travels.
BY TAXI: Hiring a taxi cab is possible but that can be very expensive (NOT recommended). Most of them won’t give you a metered reading system – hence, they’ll be offering you an estimated fare in going there.
The invasion of Asian cuisines in Cebu City is just starting as more and more Korean, Japanese and Chinese restaurants are popping up in the city.
Unlike most Chinese restaurants in Cebu, Yue Rong Xuan is not the typical Chinese restaurant that is familiar to the Filipino taste bud.
Located along Salinas Drive in Lahug, Cebu City, this restaurant serves delicious spicy dishes with a pinch of saltiness giving us that distinct Chinese Flavor from Sichuan- a province in China known for its adorable pandas and spicy cuisine!
Dining here is both an experience and an adventure. They have the indoors for formal dining for get-togethers with your family or special someone, and the outdoors for an Instagramable and chill night with your friends.
The adventure comes with the unfamiliar but mouth-watering dishes that is a delight for spicy food lovers! Some dishes in Yue Rong Xuan contain Mala (麻辣), a spicy and numbing flavor that is a signature taste in Sichuan cuisine, which adds excitement and novelty to your dinner. (Note: customers can request to make the dish non-spicy or extra spicy)
Cocktails are also available at this restaurant, survive the bartender’s challenge and get a drink named after you in the menu! All cocktails are priced at 150 pesos and you can ask the bartender for flaming ones for an extra 20 pesos!
The restaurant had recently added *Sichuan BBQ (烧烤) to their menu which includes ingredients you usually won’t find in your typical BBQ joint like potatoes, enoki, fungus and even rabbit meat! (*Only available from 6pm onwards)
Cebu Lechon is always craved, always missed and always sought out.
Now, you won’t have to go far for your search because House of Lechon has recently opened a new branch — its biggest branch yet — in Don Jose Avila St., Cebu City (at the back of Cebu Doctors Hospital).
House of Lechon is one of the places known for having the best-tasting lechon in Cebu. The restaurant is famous for mixing an elegant dining experience with the most delicious and satisfying meal anybody (Filipinos or foreigners) could ask for. The interior is classy without losing that touch of native Filipino.
They also have this distinct and famous “lechon sauce” which is not like the usual dips since this salivating juice comes from the lechon itself. It is the droppings of the meat while being roasted. They have it separated so you can have the choice to dip it or just full out pour the sauce to your lechon meal.
They serve desserts, too. Their Oreo mango float is one of the best tasting dessert I’ve ever had.
INSIDER’S TIP: The best time to come for a crispy lechon is 10AM, 12NN, 3PM and 6PM.
F&B Menu:
House of Lechon Branches:
Acacia, Cebu City (near Ayala Center Cebu, across Golden Prince Hotel)
Robinsons Galleria Cebu
Lawaan, Talisay City (at the MyBus station near Fooda Talisay)
Don Jose Avila St., Capitol (at the back of Cebu Doctors Hospital)
Exact location: Don Jose Avila St., Cebu City — at the back of Cebu Doctors Hospital.
BY JEEPNEY: Ride any jeepney going to Capitol/Fuente, or passing through Cebu Doctors Hospital. Drop off at the hospital and walk from there for 5 minutes.
BY CAR: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps and set your destination to “House of Lechon, Don Jose Avila”. Ample parking space is available.
Summer is indeed merrier for the Cebuanos, especially those who are living in the south. Now they don’t have to travel to Mandaue and Mactan to experience this exciting kind of attraction.
Bluepool Waterpark, situated within Guanzon Beach Resort, is a newly established and recently opened resort in Naga City that features various services and facilities for both intimate and large groups.
Rates & Other Information
Rates / Fees:
Entrance fee: ₱80 per head; ₱40 for 3-11 y/o; FREE for 2 y/o & below
Blu Table: ₱750 per day — Small table w/ 4pax seating capacity (max of 10pax)
Blu Cottage: ₱1,000 per day — Small cottage w/ 6pax seating capacity (max of 15pax)
Pool View Cottage: ₱1,500 per day — Ground Floor Cottage Area w/ 10pax seating capacity (max of 20pax)
Sky View Cottage: ₱3,000 per day — 2nd Floor Cottage Area w/ 20pax seating capacity (max of 40pax)
Other information
Reservations are prioritized. Make sure to call them first before going to the resort.
Operating hours: – 9AM to 6PM on Mondays to Fridays – 24 hours on Saturday – 12AM to 6PM on Sunday
If you wish to stay overnight, they have accommodation facilities at Guanzon Beach Resort, which is just adjacent to Blu-pool Waterpark. Room costs for as low as ₱1,500 per night, good for 4pax.
How to get there?
Exact location: Langtad Bridge, City of Naga, Cebu — 1.5-2 hours away from the city.
BY JEEPNEY: – From CIT University or Punta Princesa or Bulacao/Pardo, ride any jeepney (usually 43/44) going to Naga. – From SM City Cebu, ride any jeepney (usually 10H) bound for Bulacao or Pardo. Or from Colon Street, ride a jeepney with routes 09C/F, or 10F/H and drop off at Jollibee Bulacao or Pardo Church (P8 fare). From there, ride another jeepney (43/44) going to Minglanilla / Naga. – Or from Ayala Center Cebu, ride a 12L jeepney going to Punta Princesa. From there, ride another jeepney going to Naga. …then inform the driver to drop you off at Guanzon Beach Resort in Naga City.
BY BUS: You can also ride any bus or mini bus going south from the South Bus Terminal. Make sure to inform the driver or konduktor ahead that you’re dropping off at Guanzon Beach Resort in Naga City.
BY CAR/GRAB/TAXI: Navigate with Waze or Google Maps, and set your destination to “Blu-pool Waterpark” in Naga City. Taxi/Grab will cost you around P400-500 (for 4pax).
