Carcar's Chicharon

As a kid, every time my father will travel to the southern part of Cebu, he always have something when he comes home. And that something is Chicharon (pork cracklings). Located at the south, the town of Carcar holds the best Chicharon in the land. It looks like ordinary Chicharon, but like the new singing sensation, Susan Boyle, don't let the looks fool you because the explosive taste of Carcar's chicharon will surely sweep you off your feet.

Crave.

Unlike any other Chicharon, Carcar makes it less salty and crispier than the rest. And no, don't start to question the freshness of the Chicharon because the Chicharon is packed right in front of you. Like a starlet in a new bold movie, it is guaranteed fresh.

Rotonda, Carcar

Make your way to the town of Carcar and go straight to Rotonda. There you'll see an army of Chicharon vendors waiting to serve you the best Chicharon in Cebu. For as low as 125.00 pesos, this hearty food will surely make your tastebuds go bonkers.

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Sunburst Fried Chicken

(pic from unlawyer.net)

Founded in 1971 at Iligan City, under the name of A & C Chicken and Pizza House, this restaurant spread like forest fire to the Visayas. The name may change but the Fried Chicken is still much the same. People in the island of Cebu just couldn't get enough of their fried chicken. If you talk about fried chicken, then you are talking about Sunburst. Their fried chicken is simply the best in town, no doubt about it. The crisp of its skin will haunt you like Lady Gaga's Poker Face and the tenderness of the fried chicken's meat is ecstatic. Very well cooked and very well prepared. Sunburst always make me howl like a wolf on a full moon.

The famous Fried Chicken

The stage is dominated by their fried chicken, but you just can't set aside their backups. Their Lumpiang Shanghai is classic. The sauce may be a little weird for a Lumpiang Shanghai, but who needs the sauce when the lumpia itself is good to go?

Lumpiang Shanghai


Fried Bangus

I tried their Fried Bangus on a hot plate. The bangus was well fried but I didn't feel the sauce for me to say it brought down the house. Also, you got to taste their Beef Ampalaya. The mild flavors in this dish along with a touch of bitterness from the ampalaya makes it worth every peso you pay. The meat is tender and the sauce is soothing. This is a must-have.

Beef Ampalaya

It is so interesting on how Sunburst makes their Fried Chicken. It is like, they know everything about chickens and the art of frying it.

Sunburst is so good, I personally think they know which came out first between the chicken and the egg.

Visit them at SM City (233-1820) or at Capitol (254-9400).

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JO'S CHICKEN INATO

V. Renudo St., Ramos Branch

Established in the beautiful city of Dumaguete, Jo's Chicken Inato has been a favorite place for Cebuanos that enjoys good food with a festive ambiance. Jo's is known for its native recipes and drinks. A must have is of course, their specialty, the heavenly Chicken Barbecue. With meat that is as tender as a mother's love and a strong flavor of the barbecue, eating grilled chicken will never be the same again. Served with rice on a banana leaf, Jo's Chicken Barbecue sure makes you feel festive. It is so darn good that even pork lovers will love it.

Chicken Barbecue

Pancit Macau

As you devour over the chicken barbecue, don't forget to order their Pancit Macau. Jo's Pancit Canton is one of the best pancits I have ever tasted. The richness of the flavor on the Macau's sauce will tell you how much love Jo's put in every dish they serve.

If you are not into chickens, then you must have their Steaked Tangige. You will be able to see the freshness of the fish the moment it is served. I love how the mild flavors of the Steaked Tangige go well with the natural flavor of the fish. Like a bride on a wedding day, everything was just right. Now, if you really can't sleep if you don't have pork for a meal, try the striking Pork Barbecue. The flavor strikes back at your tastebuds like it has been marinated for years! Very tasty, very tender, very good.

Steaked Tangige

One of their popular dish is their Sinigang na Baboy. Their sinigang makes everything alive. One will surely be awaken with the flavors the dish have. Rice lovers need not to worry, selected dishes entitles you to an unlimited rice access.

For inquiries, call:

V. Renudo St., Ramos Branch (253-1862)
Salinas Drive, Lahug (234-0030)
Osmena Blvd, Capitol (255-4721)
Cor. Juan Luna, Manalili (238-5739)
Subangdaku, Mandaue (346-9805)

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ALBERTO'S PIZZA

I recieved an e-mail from Ms. Cathy Rivera, a franchisee of Alberto's Pizza a couple of days ago. She told me their side of the story and that the famous pizzeria was a victim of the system. Which I personally also believe was a sabotage. The pizzas in Alberto's are as safe as money in a bank's vault.

Pizza lovers, go ahead and throw a parade 'cause Alberto's Pizza is back!

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Supremos'

Just in front of the infamous Vicente Sotto Memorial Hospital, a pizza parlor is causing traffic to the busy streets of B. Rodriguez. Alberto's Pizza is the culprit. Famous for serving great tasting pizzas that doesn't hurt the budget, Alberto's Pizza is a pizza lover's cupid.

Their Supremos' pizza is mouth-watering. It has the right amount of toppings with no overplays from the pepperoni, bacon, mushroom, onions, pineapple tidbits, black olives and green bell pepper. They are at peace with the cheese.

Beef & Mushroom

After finishing the Supremos', I saunter to the counter to receive another luscious pizza. Beef & Mushroom pizza awaits. Now this pizza's name may be common but I tell you, the beef and mushroom overload just makes meat lovers go gaga. I even think the beef and the mushroom is thicker than its crust. But if you don't want to anger the diet gods, Garden Specials is the right thing for you. This pizza hates meat. I am not a big fan of meatless pizzas but this one is an exception. It is even more scrumptious when sprinkled with pepper. This pizza is so relaxing, it gives you that homey feeling.

Garden Specials

Also, make sure to try their Alberto's Full House pizza. Yes, you got that right. A pizza with a little bit of everything. This is served with an impressive arsenal of toppings that consists of ham, salami, bacon, chicken hotdog, Hungarian sausage, minced beef, minced chicken, mushroom and a lot more. This is the Royal Rumble... on a thin crust. This pizza will get you all psyched up for sure.

There is only one question left though, why are their great tasting pizzas so cheap?

Now that is love right there.

Alberto's Pizza can be found at B. Rodriguez St., JT Montesclaros Bldg. 3 P. Del Rosario and at Almendras Ext., Mabolo, Cebu City.

For deliveries, call or text:

B. Rodriguez St. (414-4798/09233753516)
JT Montesclaros Bldg. 3, P. Del Rosario (581-1727/09228443878)
Almendras Ext., Mabolo (233-4108/09228228497)


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I am now a regular contributor of Cruiser Magazine. The new lifestyle magazine will circulate next month. Some restaurants featured in Hungit Cebu will go on print every month on the magazine. I just can't believe I will now have my own section on a lifestyle mag. Epic win.

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KANDINGAN SA SRP

Kalderetang Kambing

Along the busy highway of South Road Properties (SRP), a small eatery has been making noises, making vehicles hit the brakes every time they pass by the Talisay City portion of the SRP. At lunch time, you'll see an ocean of parked vehicles at the side of the road, causing a little traffic on a national highway. There, you will see Kandingan sa SRP eatery jampacked with customers.

The eatery gained popularity by word of mouth. My dad told me about it and he talks about it like it was a legend, so I have to go taste it myself.

Their menu consists of common dishes you see on an eatery. Paklai, Bam-e, Nilarang, Nilat-ang Baboy and of course, their specialty, Kalderetang Kambing (Kalderetang Kanding). They may have the same menu as the other eateries here but I tell you, they are at another level.

Their Kalderetang Kambing is exceptional! I have tasted a lot of different styles in cooking Kaldereta but their style is just different. It has this distinct taste that others don't have. With a price tag of 40 pesos per slice that comes with strong and unique flavor, they will take you to la-la land for a couple of minutes.

Kalderetang Kambing (Head)

But that's not all, to those hardcore Kalderetang Kambing lovers, they also offer the head. Yes, the whole head of the Kalderetang Kambing for 120 pesos. With the looks of it, you might just want to stick with the body parts. But if you want to give it a try, do not hesitate. The taste is just so good, and to some people, it taste better than the body parts.

Bam-e

Lechon Kawali

I also ordered their Bam-e. I am not a fan of that dish but when I looked at it, the look was so inviting, it was like an 18 year old teasing a boring 25 year old loser. The result? Raped. I ended up sharing it to everybody to let them taste the solid flavors of the dish. With vegetables and right amount of meat and a pinch of Calamansi, nothing could go wrong with their Bam-e. Along with the riot of dishes, their Lechon Kawali sat there calmly. Just by the looks of it, you have to thank God for that wonderful thing. The tenderness of the meat was like a newborn's cheek and the skin? oh damn, it was as crunchy as Doritos. Pork lovers will surely go crazy.

Paklai

Another dish was the Paklai. Their Paklai have this bitter taste that just sends waves all over my body. "Papait" is a way of cooking by putting a small amount of bitterness on a dish. The bitter taste was there but the taste of the Paklai was not gone at all. The flavors was like Destiny's Child, they're in perfect harmony.

Nilarang

If you're up for fresh fish, I suggest you try their Nilarang. A Nilarang is a cooking style preferable to large fishes. With its sour taste, it is often mistaken as Sinigang. But I find it better than Sinigang. With spices that just covers the whole dish, you'll feel the love just from its scent.

If you are planning to try their delicious dishes, I suggest you go as early as 11:00am to stay away from the crowd.

Kandingan sa SRP is located at Cor. R. Rabaya St., South Road Project, Talisay City.

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