We were in Cebu a few weeks back and for somebody like me who’s been here several times (I even speak the dialect), there’s really not much to do except check out new spots or visit familiar hang-outs.
This time, I had one item on the agenda: dine at Zubuchon restaurant since it’s probably the only lechon brand popular among foodies that I haven’t tasted.I found out that the easiest way to go here is through a taxi where a simple mention of “One Mango Mall” would suffice. It’s in the same low-rise complex where Sunburst Fried Chicken and a Xiamen restaurant is.
Having been to those run of the mill lechon restos in Retiro where you feel like you’re eating in the slaughterhouse yourself, I immediately felt at home in Zubuchon’s no-frills and contemporary ambiance. The white chairs certainly brightened up the place. Service was very attentive, probably because the staff (about a dozen of them) outnumbered the customers at the time of our visit which was during the off-peak hours.
And yes, I would fly all the way to Cebu for this roasted pork with its tender meat and perfectly crispy skin. I don’t know how Zubuchon tastes when it’s flown via cargo to Manila but I have to say there’s nothing like getting it hot, fresh and cut up on the spot!
