Compared to a delicious trip in Cebu City in 2008, where our friend Norman who is a local there, toured us in the most exciting restaurants in the city, there were only two food things worth remembering in the recent Cebu trip.

One of which is what I’ve been harping to try since I watched the episode of Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations.  MarketManila’s Zubuchon –which the famous chef and traveler AB claimed to be, “The best pig ever.”

Since we almost missed our check-in time because of a really poor car service, we couldn’t stop over Banilad Town Center anymore.  We decided to just buy the Cebu lechon from the airport, even at a more premium price.

Zubuchon

Fresh/ Frozen Lechon (P490/ Kilo) 

Frozen Lechon Ready to Cook Sisig (P295) 

I ended up buying 4 kilos, while Bubba’ family got 2 and Rosette got 2 more kilos for her family.  We took home 8 kilos in total.  I honestly wanted to buy 10 kilos on my own to give as pasalubong to more people and let friends from Manila try this much-talked about Cebu lechon.  Bubba knew I’ve been jotting down names on a list since way before the trip.  Maybe next time.  For now, there are at least 3 friends on that list who have tried Zubuchon.

I’ve tried the other brands before.  CNT is the most popular when it comes to Manila-based visitors’ choice (at least in 2008) but locals say that there are better Cebu lechons in town than the widely known CNT.  Zubuchon has definitely taken the spotlight from CNT as more and more orders come in to their 2 branches in Cebu.

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Zubuchon’s taste is above the rest because they use only the freshest homegrown organic lemongrass (which makes Cebu lechon taste quite distinct), green onions, local chilies, sea salt and other herbs and spices.

You can also order Zubuchon without having to fly to Cebu.  Zubuchin airfreights whole lechons to Manila for your party needs.  Place your orders as early as possible since the team has a cap on how many lechons they can serve during weekends.  Contact (63917) 627 4761 for order inquiries.

Branches:

Zubuchon Banilad Town Center

(63917) 627 4761

Store Hours: 10AM to 7PM (except Mondays) or until supplies last

Price:

Fresh / Frozen Lechon (P450/ Kilo)

Frozen Lechon Ready to Cook Sisig (P295)

Lechons from PHP4,000-PHP6,000 (depending on the size)

Zubuchon Mactan Domestic Airport, Pre-departure Lounge

Store Hours: 6AM to 9PM or until supplies last

Price:

Zubuchon

Fresh/ Frozen Lechon (P490/ Kilo) 

Frozen Lechon Ready to Cook Sisig (P295) 

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