Kalami Cebu! - A Gastronomic Guide to Cebu

One of my all-time favorite local fried chicken places is back in Ayala Center Cebu. Sunburst Fried Chicken has opened a branch at the Ayala Center Terraces after almost a year of absence.   If you are a big fan of their fried chicken, I am pretty sure that this news gives you a good reason to smile. I was there on their first day and I was glad to see that Sunburst Ayala Terraces was greeted with a full house at lunch time. 

Way back when I was a little boy, fried chicken is one of the dishes that I look forward during special occasions. The ideal fried chicken must have crispy skin and succulent meat. In the 80's that were many friend chicken places that became so popular.  The advent of fast-food chains and the general improvement of the buying power of Filipinos somehow caused the decline of the what used to vibrant fried chicken segment. One of the few names that managed to survive is Max's Fried Chicken. The fried chicken restaurant chain has the tagline "Sarap to the bones!".  Indeed, their fried chicken is delicious to the bones.  I can probably finish a whole Max's Fried Chicken on a good day. Max's fried chicken will always be one of my favorites. Where is your favorite fried chicken restaurant? Do you have an excellent fried chicken recipe that you want to share? Feel free to make a comment or post a link. ;) Related articles Hole in the Wall: Carding Pork an...

One time, I went to Chong Hua Medical Arts Building to accompany someone in her doctor's appointment.  The check up ended past 11 a.m. and I was hungry.  I walked towards the carenderias near the Chong Hua Hospital and check out what they are offering.  I found a pork chop and fried chicken eatery that I liked.

We were at Robinsons Cybergate and one of our teammates in Rainmaker's Group closed a sale and she wanted to sponsor a group dinner. Our broker decided that we have dinner at Mooon Cafe which was just steps away from Robinsons Homes exhibit. 

Because of social media sites like Instagram or Facebook and the affordability of camera phones, a lot of Cebuanos are fast becoming social media foodies. Hashtags like #foodporn and #happytummy has become one of top hashtags in Instagram and Twitter. Another food requirement I think to make a Cebuano or Cebuana a certified foodie aside from pungko-pungko is to have a favorite ngohiong place. Ngohiong is Cebu's answer to spring rolls. It is a cheap food item that is a big hit to true blue Cebuanos. I asked a few of my friends about their favourite places to eat ngohiong.  The answer is not really unanimous but a couple answered Carlos Ngohiong. Some also said Doming's in Guadalupe , Atik's in Mabolo, and Chinese Ngohiong near USC Main.  One time I ended up in Mambaling with a friend and I told her that I want to have ngohiong lunch at Carlos Special Ngohiong.  It has been quite a while since I went there.  I almost got lost but thanks to a friendly trisikad ...