Not A Normal Restaurant Experience 🇵🇭 Philippines
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- Not A Normal Restaurant Experience 🇵🇭 Philippines
Here in Cebu City, Philippines, you have to try lechon! Even though you come to this restaurant for lechon, I found a different Filipino food that was my favorite, not lechon. The Philippines has various foods throughout the country, but here I eat my favorite Filipino food. Another aspect of this Filipino restaurant that stood out from the rest was the friendliness and hospitality shown to me by the staff here! Thank you for watching!
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My wife is Filipina from Mindanao. We’ve been married for 30 years and live in CT. My son is also Filipino and his wife. They told me the best Lechon is in Talisay, Cebu.
Filipino hospitality is extremely wholesome ❤Enjoy Brother Jonathan 😊
I completely agree! Thank you for watching!
@@travelescapesOFFICIAL Hey Bro 😎 Happy New Year 🎆 I presume you’re still in the USA 🇺🇸 I’ll be going back to the Philippines 🇵🇭 soon. Stay safe
Wow Jonathan, I am now starving. Love watching your videos. My wife is from Cebu. Been married to my Filipino now for eight years and I love Filipino food here in LA California.
hahah sorry for making you hungry! I made myself hungry editing this one. Oh yeah, I bet there are a lot of Filipino restaurants on the west coast since it's "closer" to the Philippines. Thank you for watching the videos!
@@travelescapesOFFICIAL I do have one question some of the episodes you have this girl name Ann do you know her age? My wife and I have a bet
Man, avoid saying "my Filipino". Filipinos having been colonised and treated like lower class citizens or even slaves by the Spanish and then the Americans, it gives off a degrading tone like owning someone as an object (or a slave). Say "my Filipino wife" instead. Just a friendly tip 😊
lechon can be eaten either by using your hand (fingers) or with a fork
@@Yjn75i guess even american have some typo errors sometimes 🙂
OMG bring on the food. I’ve heard so many good things about that place. Definitely on the food bucket list.
That's the place to go in Cebu City!
@@travelescapesOFFICIAL In which place were you? There are, like, four places of the House of Lechon, in Cebu.
Really? I didn't know that. This was near Ayala Mall in the Business district @@i-am-your-conscience
@@travelescapesOFFICIAL there is even one from them on Bohol now, in Tagbilaran, if I remember correctly ;)
The way everyone happily took the pig back just so you could record it being brought in was amazing lol. What a nice and hospitable group. That lechon looks delicious.
Lechon is a must in Cebu! 3:58 They also serve classic Bibingka & Puto Bumbong. 8:25 Kinilaw and Baked Scallops NICE! 😋👍
Oh my gosh the customer service is amazing!! They were just super happy to serve you. I have never received that type of customer service in Canada ahahahh
It is a hard competition for Lechon in Cebu.. But most people you ask will say either House of Lechon or Ricos Lechon.. In terms of the big places..
I prefer this one, "House of Lechon" because they also have a good selection of other authentic filipino dishes in a good quality.
Hi Jonathan, I think from watching your videos that the hospitality and friendliness of the people always takes first place when in the Philippines. It is great advertising to the local restaurants in which you eat.
"Cebu Lechon" is the Best in the World. According to Anthony Bourdain and Andrew Zimmerman who visited Cebu, Philippines 🇵🇭. Both of them are Chef Cook, Author, Americans and have a Food Network Channel in the U.S.A. You can eat Lechon with your hand or fork, spoon, chopsticks, whichever you prefer, we Filipinos eat it with our hands..😂 I always subscribe to your Channel Jonathan, always: God Bless, "Amping" meaning in Bisaya dialect Take Care!...
The best in the Philippines. Not in the world..
#Overproud
Makes me want to fly to Cebu and just eat!
😂
I love that place!!! So dang good. Can't wait to go back! Great video...
it's sooo good!
I'll be back in February to video some knife makers and visit my Filipino family. Hit me up then and we'll do a collaboration vid. Perhaps an old fashioned Lechon roast in the heart of Bamboo village. If you're in town. @@travelescapesOFFICIAL
I love how they informed you the way to eat the kinilaw with the rice cracker. I would definitely have the vinegar, soy sauce and calamansi sauce for the lechon., though I would try the spicy sauce. When you were dipping the lechon in the vinegar, soy sauce and calamansi sauce, I swear I smelled the lechon for a second 😂. I would definitely visit this place. Thanks for the video on this!
Hi Jonathan ! Wow I can’t believe you’re there close to where i leave. At downtown Cebu City ! If you get a chance, come visit the “Temple of Leah “ , and theres a restaurant there called “ Cebu Tops “ which is overlooking the mountain view . Also check out the Sirao Garden . Have fun exploring the city of Cebu ! 😁🇵🇭❤️
oohh that's the viewpoint place!? I wanted to go there but didn't get a chance! I already left but will have to do it next time! Thanks for the suggestion!
@@travelescapesOFFICIALyes i think so . Lol
Ya visit it next time when you come back. Ayu-ayu ! ❤😁
Keep doing videos my man you're energy and cheerful disposition in life is what brings out the best in everyone you meet. So much fun watching your vids ❤
Thank you for saying that! All of their energy in this video definitely brought out my positive mood here too! They were a super fun staff at this restaurant!
Great video again. The food videos and just hanging out with the locals are always some of my favorites.
Thanks Jason! Plenty more of those types of videos to come!
I can say that you are a vlogger who truly embrace our culture because you spend most of your time in the province where life is not so very convenient compared to the city life. You come to experience Filipinos resilience.
Wow so must be very special 😂 they’re doing it for you!!! ❤
Hey Mitch! Thanks for watching! Doing what for me?
@@travelescapesOFFICIAL the letchon take two so you can get nice shots
Wow my favorite lechon ..So yummy cebu is the best lechon u ever had ❤🎉😊
It definitely is the best spot for Lechon!
Thank you, Jonathan. Cebu and House of Lechon are places I need to add to my bucket list.
I went to this same restaurant a few months ago lol. Probably the best food I had during my visit in cebu
I agree! Great restaurant!
Awww. They did a Lil reality TV in the beginning. They so nice. Thanks for the vid sir
I actually Ike seeing you eating and getting the instant reaction.
😂 I wasn’t expecting all of that from the staff there! Haha thank you for watching!
Proud guy here in Canada!! Born and race in cebu city!! 12 years never been home i miss my city!! Shout out all my cebuanos people !! Always watching your vlog right now !Stay safe and enjoy your travel in Philippines🫰🫰🫰
You just got a new subscriber. Subscribed not only because you do Philippines based content, but because I can tell that you genuinely love and enjoy everything you do here. On behalf of filipinos, we watching your videos is our own way of saying "I know right" to every foreigner saying "this is so good".
Also, did you just say you love food with coconut milk and that you love spicy? Sir, may I borrow a moment of your time to introduce the Express that is made out of Bicol
Hi Jonathan, there's a House of Lechon here in Tagbilaran, Bohol also. The food is very good also especially the kinilaw & baked scallops. We celebrated our mother's 2nd death anniversary by having our lunch there last October 28. Ayo-ayo, amazing ❤️
Hi Jonathan. I'm a newer follower and love your videos. Thank you
Ooo nice thank you!!
New subscriber here ❤ Proud Filipina here and you amazed me. Keep it up you are amazing.
hey thank you for watching and subscribing!
30.November i am back in Cebu ans try the food at House of Lechon !!!
Best Regards,
Erwin Zado
you definitely should! Try that kinilaw with the coconut milk! It's served over ice, so it's nice and cold!
@@travelescapesOFFICIAL I try it and let you know if i like it !
Watching you eating lechon you made my mouth water. Lol! Nakaka gutom tuloy. Ha ha ha ha!
Watching from Maryland USA
Hello,@travelscape thank you for showing us all the views the attractions of the Philippines that Rio playa was very stunning view Im glad that you desided to go in your trip despite of some problems of your trip,but thats part of your adventure setbacks.I enjoyed your videos.
Great video ! they were so nice to you and a great restaurant !
Thank you!! They really were!!
You vlogging businesses will definitely help boost a certain establishement helping them in so many ways.So nice ok f them to give you complimentary food. ❤❤❤❤
What a friendly and accommodating bunch.
They really were!
Your channel is a stress reliever. My wife and I enjoy watching your interactions with the locals. You seem like you're really having a good time.
Thanks!!!
Always waiting you to upload! Please upload daily!😁
ooohh that would be difficult 😂.. I'm a slow editor and always overanalyze my videos, rewatching them multiple times making changes before uploading. I'd like to post 2 or 3 times a week though! I appreciate you following along and watching!
He could have edited out the part where they put the giant roast pig back into the truck so that he could get the perfect video, but glad to see it, as it’s proof yet again of how Filipino people can really be so friendly and hospitable .
Another incredible video ….. I’m sure we all can say, “We are hungry for Lechon”. The food looks better than any US Restaurant that I’ve been to. Every time you mention “Kinilaw” it makes me want to try it more and more. Thank you again for such a wonderful video.
Because of your video, I'll be trying this restaurant soon😋😋. Thanks so much ❤!
You should also try CNT lechon..very tasty one!
Hey Jon...thanks for sharing your lunch with us. Yes...my mouth was watering! Are you easy to find when U.S. foreigners arrive for a chat?
Hey Dave! I'm hard to track down honestly haha... I'm always traveling to make videos. In the last couple months I made videos in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Davao city, Samal, Siquijor, Cebu city, Moalboal, and Carmen. I'm rarely in one place for too long so it makes it difficult, but I run into viewers all the time! It's definitely possible we run into each other!
I really enjoy you vids sir.
thank you so much! I appreciate you watching them!!
Oh wow! Thank you for sharing this video. We might drop by on this restaurant someday if we visit Cebu. Enjoy! Amping!
That lemon grass tea drink is the best. I always make it at home cos it's my family's favourite drink. Kinilaw with gata (coconut milk) is super delish 😋 and paired with lechon, wow ! What a meal 😋🤩 keep safe Jonathan and God bless you always 🙏 🤗🍀🙌❤️
I have to start making that iced lemongrass tea at home also! It might be a life changer 😂 and yes! I was very happy with my food choices here! Thank you for watching!
You bad!!! You just made me very hungry, Bud!!! 😂😂😂
😂 imagine about how hungry I got editing this video hahah
@@travelescapesOFFICIAL you make good, interesting videos … miss the foods you feature, except kinilaw …. I don’t eat raw food
Your kinilaw reaction was astounding haha. I want some now!!!. Salamat po! Amping
I miss Cebu my mom’s hometown! I enjoy this vid! 😊
Thank you for watching! Hopefully you can visit Cebu again soon!
I always enjoy watching your adventures, especially with food "discoveries" hehe. I just noticed that your shirt matches your eyes. and it's already 139k subs... just happy for you, man.
Thank you!! My eyes change colors to match my shirts actually. If my shirt is blue, grey, or green, my eyes will appear that color. Thank you for watching and supporting!
Love the food videos as I will never have the opportunity to eat those things. Keep up the good work.
Can't wait to go to Cebu and try that, I'm a huge scallops fan and those look delicious! Also, when I was in Baguio I found a very nice little Cafe that had the best hot lemon grass tea....I miss the philippines so much!
Edit....I think your waiter likes you!....lol
I actually couldn’t even taste the scallops though 😂 the cheese flavor was the most prominent flavor in those. All of the food was very good though!
wow, will try to visit that restaurant on our future trip to the Philippines. Thank you for your video
Thumbs up !!👍😁😍🥰 yummy and crispy i heard cracking 🤩
been there. good lechon! we visited at night and we were so worried that there are no more lechon left. more often it goes out so fast.
Oooo it sells out throughout the day?! I suppose that makes sense as I’m sure they want fresh Lechon and very day there. Maybe it’s better for go for lunch then it possible
Enjoy!
thank you!!
Sarap ng lechon!
Watching and subscribing from Mindanao! God bless you and be safe always.
Thanks for the tips. Looking forward to see Cebu.
Hi Jonathan have a great time.. ❤
Luv the restaurant’s staff so accommodating n friendly. Enjoy can’t wait to see Cebu.
Omg you are in Cebu. I hope you could come and visit Zamboanga City. I would be happy to welcome you with open arms.Enjoy your stay in the Philippines.
I have eaten here multiple times. This is near to my office before pandemic. It's not just lechon that's delicious here.
Thank you for visiting Cebu, my birthplace, hope to visit in a couple of years❤❤
Hope you had a great time in Cebu!
I did!
You are making my mouth water! I miss lechon.
Lami kaayo ang Excellent customer service. Kudos!!!🎉
My favorite travel vlogger TravelEscapes,Go with Ali and Max Daily I really enjoy watching like I’m with them lol
I just retired and I’m planning a trip to the Philippines and I will look for your videos for more information. Thank you for sharing your trips bro 🙏🙏🙏🙏
You picked the correct Kinilaw. Always go for the Tanigue. Tanigue is Spanish Mackerel.
Thank you Jonathan. I want to try that restaurant wen I go back to Cebu!
Very good service indeed
One nice thing about "taking up a table" is that others can join you :)
Wow. They even gave you a big piece of crispy skin before you ordered 🥹. So nice, the staffs.
i love the humor..
Hello sir have a great time
Good morning my friend 👋
Good morning Florencio! Thank you for always watching!!
@@travelescapesOFFICIALYou’re almost welcome 🙏 your vids are great 👍
Going home to spend Xmas after spending my last Christmas there in 2009 …… Melbourne 🇦🇺 Thank you for making us more homesick 😢😊
Sarap❤
Masarap!
Your eyes, ang ganda po😊
I'm going yo Rico's someday.Been dreaming of trying their food.Awesome staff and gorgeous place.
Hi I'm a filipina watching from Kuwait
Thank you for watching from Kuwait!
Wow so delicious letchon
It was!
💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕thank for promoting our food 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
What a Lucky day for you Jonathan.. you've got some free food from the restaurant 🤗😅 hehe
Lechon eat as u enjoy as u like ! We just have lechon too last night . So crispy too.
Explore more places here in the philippines
Hey jonathan! New sub here! That was an awesome crunch!
What a mouth watering video,makes me want to visit Cebu as I've never been to the Visayas region, Baguio City boy here.
I can't believe it's been a year since the last visit there already. I remember you had a hard time finding it on your first visit.
Im salavating because of that kinilaw.🤤 It's really one of the best appetizers here in the Philippines🥰😍
I would eat that kinilaw every single day if I could... no exaggeration. And this one was served over ice which made it so much better!
@@travelescapesOFFICIAL IKR🥰 You made a great decision on staying/ living here in the Philippines for good of all countries. Enjoy ur stay. I highly recommend u visit Kawasan falls and Sumilong island. Briing phone protector so that ur phone wont get wet. It' s a must that u jump down from the falls with the life vest on of course.
❤hi jonathan u know i've been
that restaurant house of lechon when we have a tour in cebu lastweek..there's also house of lechon in panglao,bohol👍👋👏🙌🙋♂️
Been there, and you should go as its great!
It was!
it's funny how the guy chopping the lechon just gave him a free taste, HAAHAHAHHA I guess you can't even do that in some restaurant. it's just wholesome, and a little funny. AHHAHAH
Yes, it's extremely crispy lechon..... Amazing 👍👏👏👏😍
Thank you for this video !!!! this place is in my next bucket list !!!! Damn you’re making me hungry !!! Sitting in my car in this winter wonderland Connecticut watching your vlog eating it makes me more starving !!! 😛
Fun fact, Kinilaw is older than Saviche, considering the style and use of coconut vinigar, it is likely that Kinilaw influenced mexicans through the galleon trade and saviche was born.
Kinilaw is pre-hispanic.
Oh really?! I didn’t know that!
Yes we usually eat Lechon with our hands. :)
You know one popular Lechon dish i don't think i've seen any foreign vlogger try is Lechon Paksiw. Whenever we buy Lechon, we always set aside a portion to cook as Lechon Paksiw. It's a stew with a unique taste. If you see one, try it. It's really good. But you have to eat it with rice coz it's too flavorful to be eaten by itself. As you know, most of our dishes are really eaten with rice. They're called "ulam" - dish that goes with rice.
Bicol Express is i think the most popular ulam with coconut milk ("gata"). I hope you get to try it too if you haven't yet. :)
wait... Bicol express is made with coconut milk?!? I keep hearing about Bicol express but actually still haven't tried it! I didn't know it was also gata!
@@travelescapesOFFICIAL Yes, Bicol Express has gata. Actually, i think a lot of dishes in Bicol has gata and chillies. Their other famous dish is Laing which is Taro leaves with gata. Very delicious too, and healthy. :)
oooo this might be a game changer! Salamat po!@@moondustgirl2132
@@travelescapesOFFICIAL You know you should really take a look at that list of Filipino dishes (with descriptions) i gave you long ago. hehe.
oh that was probably a year ago I think haha@@moondustgirl2132
Tanigue is best for kinilaw
Kinilaw is made of boneless fish ,onion ,ginger ,vinegar ,chilli , calamansi ..salt & pepper to taste
I was in tears in the first 30 seconds🤣
😂 what put you into tears?! Haha
Wow verry nice yummy lechon Jonathan your in Cebu every where you go people really recognice you because you are friendly person yummy you got139 subscriber 14,392 views as of today 6 of november its me from hongkong take care God bless.
I was born in Toledo, Cebu also lived in Carcar, and in Mandaue but my siblings now lived in Ormoc city Leyte and Taguig, Manila. Cebu makes the best chicharons
Now, you make me hungry 😋😋😋
Hi Jonathan. Am late due to time difference. Looking at those foods made me hungry, one of my favorite Resto in Cebu aside from Café Laguna in Ayala or Sotukil Resto. That’s Filipino authentic food. In Cebu we use only soy sauce/ lemoncito or catchup. Not mang Tomas liver sauce ( Luzon) since the Lechon itself has already its taste. Tangigue fish is the king fish. Bon appétit Jonathan. Soon Im coming. I can eat again Pinoy food. 👍😊