Cebu Restaurants

[Wicked Roger]

Canvas, one of my favorite eateries has moved to Banilad from Ayala Terraces. O idea why as I am only just back.

Address is now.
95.
One Paseo Saturnino, along Maria Luisa Road, Banilad, Cebu City.

Link (as XMan likes them LOL) https://www.facebook.com/CanvasBistroBarGallery/.

[Pcpc1688]

Had lunch there yesterday based on reports. Not bad sashimi and Korean lunch set was very small with maybe 3 ozs of meat although good meat LOL. Tab was over 1300 which isn't cheap by Phils standards but about the same for US standards. Hagan Daz IC is way too much as it is everywhere in SE Asia about 3. 50 us per small scoop.

PC out.

[Wicked Roger]

Here are my top 5 favorite meals in Cebu City. Note -I do not eat red meat or rice, so all of the following do not include those ingredients.

1. Chicken Parmesan- Fuente Pension House.

Delicious, filling and inexpensive (190 p.) Plus great place to take your girls, located on the top floor- rooftop restaurant with a great view of the city.

2. Shrimp on the Barbie. Casa Verde- they have 3 locations, original off of Ramos, Ayala and IT Park. I get it with fries instead of rice, same price. My favorite appetizer is.

Called Theresa Pieces- basically tasty chicken strips.

3. Seafood Pasta at Ilaputi in IT Park, the dish is called Tritons Treat. Another nice place to take a girl, live band on selected nights.

4. Favorite omelette is the cheese omelette at Our Place in colon. I always get the fried potatoes with it.

5. Chicken Teriyaki at Sumo Sam in Ayala, order it with rice for your date, she will love it. I don't eat rice so I get it without rice but I order the Sumo Pride salad with it.

Also good choices but for me I can't eat at most of those places sadly (reasons I won't explain) I used to and I liked # 1, 2 and 5.

Good choices Lev Dog ad better for those on a budget than my selections LOL.

[LevDog]

Here are my top 5 favorite meals in Cebu City. Note -I do not eat red meat or rice, so all of the following do not include those ingredients.

1. Chicken Parmesan- Fuente Pension House.

Delicious, filling and inexpensive (190 p.) Plus great place to take your girls, located on the top floor- rooftop restaurant with a great view of the city.

2. Shrimp on the Barbie. Casa Verde- they have 3 locations, original off of Ramos, Ayala and IT Park. I get it with fries instead of rice, same price. My favorite appetizer is.

Called Theresa Pieces- basically tasty chicken strips.

3. Seafood Pasta at Ilaputi in IT Park, the dish is called Tritons Treat. Another nice place to take a girl, live band on selected nights.

4. Favorite omelette is the cheese omelette at Our Place in colon. I always get the fried potatoes with it.

5. Chicken Teriyaki at Sumo Sam in Ayala, order it with rice for your date, she will love it. I don't eat rice so I get it without rice but I order the Sumo Pride salad with it.

[Wicked Roger]

I've eaten at the Maxilom St. Lighthouse once. I never ate there again. I thought it was kind of cheesy. I did notice that they had new branches here and there. Apparently, some Chinese diplomats had a bit of gun play at one of the branches. What is your fav restaurant in Cebu? X.

Definitely not Lighthouse LOL.

Seeing some comments. Shot by their colleagues from the same mission / consulate, 2 dead,2 arrested (do they have diplomatic immunity?

My fav depends on what type of food but Tavolata is up there in the top 3 as is Pho Phat, Canvas is also one I visited a lot plus the odd Japanese place (eve the odd lechon when I want to clog my arteries LOL).

But Cebu has a good range nowadays for all tastes and wallets.

[X Man]

I've eaten at the Maxilom St. Lighthouse once. I never ate there again. I thought it was kind of cheesy. I did notice that they had new branches here and there. Apparently, some Chinese diplomats had a bit of gun play at one of the branches. What is your fav restaurant in Cebu? X.

[Wicked Roger]

W Roger, I love Japanese food and pretty much stick to J food in J. But if you want to buy me dinner, I might relent. BTW, that meal at we had at Makati last year was to die for!

Glad you enjoyed it. PM me when you are in town and see if I am. Japanese food for me is something of hot and miss, is OK but not great. I prefer other food but my diet does not like it LOL.

[X Man]

W Roger, I love Japanese food and pretty much stick to J food in J. But if you want to buy me dinner, I might relent. BTW, that meal at we had at Makati last year was to die for!

Went to Moshi Moshi which is next to Henry hotel in Banilad. This is Japanese / Korean restaurant that had a lot of Japanese / Korean guest plus a few locals. I was the only westerner!

Good food, nice service, and I thought the sashimi plate of squid, tuna and salmon was excellent. SNIP

https://www.facebook.com/moshicebu

https://www.zomato.com/cebu/moshi-mo...d-mandaue-city

[Stroker Ace88]

Stopped in and had lunch at SIAM. I have been coming here since they opened and wow has the quality of the food taken a nose-dive.

I ordered traditional phad thai and an off the menu order of chicken in garlic (which was on the menu up until 2013). The phad thai was bland as heck, and the chicken did not contain any garlic. The cook just deep fried the chicken in peanut oil. I know locals are famous for preferring food that's either very bland or sickly sweet, so maybe the cooks are catering more to a local clientele.

I ordered bottomless iced-T but I didn't get my drink and had to remind one of the servers to get them to bring it to me. My server was OJT so service sucked.

I find it sad the quality has gone down so much, I really enjoyed this resto in the past. They have a dish called spicy tuna salad, which is basically raw tuna marinated in vinegar and a hint of calamansi, mix in small diced tomatoes, cucumbers and chopped fresh chillies and serve. They used to fly the tuna in fresh from GenSan, but that stopped a few years back as well, so I stopped ordering it when they lowered the quality of the tuna and increased the price.

I know this resto is NOTHING like authentic thai food you can get in Thailand, but for a local offering I enjoyed it, but I am not so sure I will give them another try. Plenty of other places around that serve better food.

[Cjetset]

First of all I always appreciate your input and recommendations on this board, they are very helpful. I thought Moshi Moshi was just OK. Maybe cause I'm from New York and I'm spoiled with great sushi and sashimi restaurants. Moshi Moshi has cook tops on the tables and has a mixed menu. Sushi is just a small part of their offerings so it's not strictly a sushi bar. Plus where they slice and prepare you sushi is in the back which I didn't like. Service was great and the staff nice. Prices were good. And the little area around the Henry hotel is becoming a cool little spot. But for sushi, I actually like Azabu better. But like women, it's always great to try new places so thanks for the reco!

Went to Moshi Moshi which is next to Henry hotel in Banilad. This is Japanese / Korean restaurant that had a lot of Japanese / Korean guest plus a few locals. I was the only westerner!

Good food, nice service, and I thought the sashimi plate of squid, tuna and salmon was excellent. Udon noodles and plenty of choice even if you are not a kimchi fan LOL.

For three of use the bill including soft drinks was around PHP 1700 and we took the sashimi plate twice (total around PHP 1000).

If this is your flavour for food try it as I will go again for sure.

Here is link before my friend Xman asks for one LOL.

https://www.facebook.com/moshicebu

https://www.zomato.com/cebu/moshi-mo...d-mandaue-city

[Wicked Roger]

Went to Moshi Moshi which is next to Henry hotel in Banilad. This is Japanese / Korean restaurant that had a lot of Japanese / Korean guest plus a few locals. I was the only westerner!

Good food, nice service, and I thought the sashimi plate of squid, tuna and salmon was excellent. Udon noodles and plenty of choice even if you are not a kimchi fan LOL.

For three of use the bill including soft drinks was around PHP 1700 and we took the sashimi plate twice (total around PHP 1000).

If this is your flavour for food try it as I will go again for sure.

Here is link before my friend Xman asks for one LOL.

https://www.facebook.com/moshicebu

https://www.zomato.com/cebu/moshi-mo...d-mandaue-city

[Wicked Roger]

Was looking for somewhere different and had heard about this place. I went to the one on Cuenco Ave near Country Mall (Banilad way). Small compact, opposite the Petron petrol station, with parking.

It reminded me of Michel Deli, Tinderbox etc where the food is OK and there some European food items for sale.

See the link and the picture below. Was cheap, food was nice, interesting pastries and beer cheap. Again nothing fancy but was OK for 600 pesos for 2 of us so I can't complain.

There is another outlet in Banawa but I have not been to that one.

http://brusselscafe.asia/home

Returned here the other day and the owner was on hand. Nice guy, lived in the country for some time and menus was slightly bigger but cost still the same. Less than 600 pesos for 2 people including in alcoholic drinks.

Also for the diabetics amongst the mongering fraternity he said he uses soya milk which I think is good for diabetics and he tomato sauces on the dishes are pure tomato not a caned version hat contains sugar.

Had a good time and was a pleasant evening.

The Banilad one is near Country Mall and there is some parking.

[Irony Monger]

I always like to read these whether or not I may agree with them as it always gives me other places to eat. This link gives you a good overview on Cebu eateries whether you have a limited time or live there.

Hmmm. Seems to be missing an entry for best snatch sushi. Too bad, would have definitely eaten there.

[Wicked Roger]

I always like to read these whether or not I may agree with them as it always gives me other places to eat. This link gives you a good overview on Cebu eateries whether you have a limited time or live there.

I have visited some on this list and I know others would disagree with some selections (eg Pizza Michelangelo = best pizza) but this is a good list o work from and take your pick.

But horse sashimi? Best exotic dish? One to avoid for me.

http://bestofcebu.sunstar.com.ph/category/food-drink/

[X Man]

Thanks for the update. I need to explore Mandaue a bit more on my next visit. Has anyone been to Liza's place lately X.

MO2 Restobar Restaurant.

Moonlight Street, Subangdaku, North Reclamation Area, Mandaue 6014, Philippines.

Big place in Mandaue with live band and Disco inside Was recommended by a cutie and went there with another one. It was Wednesday and was not completely packed, the music was ok and the food and drink affordable, I spent 500 pesos for a salad and ice tea, a milk shake and sisig, 2 rises for my girl. Nice service.