CNT Lechon : Cebu Lechon at its Best!

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1 Sep 2008

It was our second day of our Pasigarbo sa Sugbo Festival coverage in Cebu and our itinerary was pretty much loaded from Sun-up till sundown. Part of our Day 2 itinerary is a Lechon feast at CNT Lechon. It was hot and sunny when we visited the restaurant which was located right in front of SM Cebu. Upon arrival, we saw the restaurant’s veranda full of occupied tables and chairs and we thought right away that our lechon hunt was over but to our surprise, a table for 3 was vacant and waiting for us inside the restaurant.

CnT Lechon Cebu

After securing our seats, I immediately went to the counter to order some of their specialty foods. I have to get a number since a lot of people are waiting for their turn. After waiting for more than 10 minutes, I was able to order 3/4 kilo of Lechon, Ginisang Ampalaya, Cola’s and lots of “puso” rice. Puso in Cebuano, or Ta’mu in Tausug is made from rice that has been wrapped in a woven palm leaf pouch which is then boiled.

CnT's All time Favorite Ginisang Ampalaya

Since Lechon (roasted pig) is a common delicacy in almost all areas in the Philippines, I definitely know what it taste like but what makes CNT or Cebu’s lechon different?

CnT Lechon Cebu

Undeniably, CnT Cebu’s Lechon is the best lechon I’ve ever tasted. Unlike most lechon available in Manila restaurants, CnT’s lechon has a crunchy skin that crackles on every bite, meat are so tender and juicy.

CnT Lechon Cebu Slogan

In Cebu there’s no need for a liver sauce (savory dip) each time you eat lechon since it already has a flavorful taste.

CnT Lechon Cebu Takeout Box

It was really worth the long wait and the food is very affordable. Currently, CNT Lechon is the largest Cebu-based franchise that offers the famous Lechon Cebu (suckling pig).

Branches :

SM City Cebu
Near Food Court

Cnt Lechon
1377 Rama Ave, Guadalupe, Cebu City
Phone: (6332) 254-4249, (6332) 254-6641

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24 Responses to CNT Lechon : Cebu Lechon at its Best!

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CNT Lechon : Authentic Lechon Cebu! | Philippine Travel Blog

September 2nd, 2008 at 1:02 pm

[...] After securing our seats, I immediately went to the counter to order some of their specialty foods. I have to get a number since a lot of people are waiting for their turn. After waiting for more than 10 minutes, I was able to order 3/4 kilo of Lechon, Ginisang Ampalaya, Cola’s and lots of “puso” rice. Puso in Cebuano, or Ta’mu in Tausug is made from rice that has been wrapped in a woven palm leaf pouch which is then boiled. Read More  >> CNT Lechon : Cebu Lechon at its Best! [...]

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anjeichli

October 2nd, 2008 at 12:22 am

The beauty of Cebu is nothing if the lechon is not there. And yes lechon cebu is really the best.

Try also lechoncebu.com
Lechoncebu.com’s lechon is very delicious. It doesn’t need any sarsa (sauce) to make it tasty. I am very much satisfied with the juicy meat & the crispy skin. It is indeed a quality lechon that every Filipinos’ crave shall be intensely satisfied.

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pinoy.cravings

October 2nd, 2008 at 1:41 am

@anjeichli – I agree , Lechon cebu is the best:)

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Rhea of UP Los Baños

October 8th, 2008 at 7:30 am

Masarap yung lechon…balat pa lang masarap na kasi malutong at malasa ito. Yung laman as in sobra…kakaiba sa ibang lechon… Maganda rin pagtanggap sa smin…To lechoncebu, maraming salamat po. Hindi lang masarap anf lechon nyo…the best kayo!

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pinoy.cravings

October 8th, 2008 at 8:29 am

@Rhea of UP Los Baños – i agree cebu lechon is crispy and tasty.. sarap talaga

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gwynne

October 15th, 2008 at 12:27 am

The best talaga ang mga pagkaing cebuano. Lalong lalo na pagdating sa lechon. Ang sarap talaga ng lechon cebu.

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pinoy.cravings

October 15th, 2008 at 10:31 am

@gwynne – thats true… sana may available na CNT dito sa Manila

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In Lechon Philippine

October 21st, 2008 at 8:07 am

Yummy lechon, tingin pa lang masarap na, pano na kaya pag ito ay natikman mo na.

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pinoy.cravings

October 21st, 2008 at 8:53 am

@In Lechon Philippine – hope you guys can sell authentic Lechon Cebu on your website..

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ashs

October 27th, 2008 at 1:11 am

Sikat na sikat na talaga ang lechon cebu. Dinadayo ng mga taga ibang lugar para lang matikman ang lechon cebu. Kakaiba talaga ang cebu pagdating sa pagkain.

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brandon

November 13th, 2008 at 1:28 am

Wow lechon. Speaking of lechon ang sarap ng kain namin last sunday sa church after service. We have a visitor kasi from Australia then we decided to have a salo salo after service. We ordered the famous cebu’s lechon. Ang sarap ng kain kasi masarap yung lechon. At syempre hindi mawawala ang coke mas lalong ginaganahan kami sa pagkain. Busog na busog nga eh.

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Kraig Jones

November 13th, 2008 at 3:02 am

GREAT PHOTOS…

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pinoy.cravings

November 13th, 2008 at 4:14 am

@Kraig Jones – thanks

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pinoy.cravings

November 13th, 2008 at 4:18 am

@brandon – thanks for introducing our food to your australian friends.. your story makes me want to jump and head to Cebu:)

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hope

November 20th, 2008 at 7:02 am

Tama! Cebu’s lechon is really tasty and juicy.

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pinoy.cravings

November 20th, 2008 at 9:12 am

@hope – i miss Lechon Cebu:)

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manu & weng

November 24th, 2008 at 2:41 am

We have tried SABROSO LECHON in QC..bago lang.

Very flavorful..masarap…black pig pala gamit nila.

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pinoy.cravings

November 24th, 2008 at 4:54 am

@manu & weng – i should try that soon… goodbye diet wahahaha

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Enyang

January 6th, 2009 at 10:03 am

If i order from Lechoncebu to deliver here in manila…crunchy pa rin ba yung balat and masarap pa rin if ever??

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pinoy.cravings

January 15th, 2009 at 7:38 am

yup we have tried that before

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alver

June 19th, 2009 at 3:30 am

Hello to all lechon lover! I have a good news to all of you. Alam nyo bah na ang lechon cebu ay may branch na sa Pasay? This coming june 24 sila mag oopen at Jac Liner Bus Terminal LRT-Buendia Station. Good news talaga ito sa atin dahil hindi na natin kailangang pumunta ng cebu para lang matikman ang lechon nila dahil abot kamay na natin sila. At hindi lang yan. Aside lechon cebu may ibang cebu delicacies din sila.

Kita kits tayo doon ha sa opening day nila.

For more info visit http://www.lechoncebu.com

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rhon

July 20th, 2009 at 8:19 pm

Nung nag check-in kami sa Water Front Hotel last May with my family. Nag padeliver kami letchon sa room, Ayer’s Lechon Cebu ang pangalan….Grabe ang sarap ng lasa, ang lutong ng balat at di mo na kailangan ng sarsa na pampalasa. kakaiba talaga ang lechon na to sa Cebu D’ Best Talaga….sana maglagay kayo branch sa Manila…

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eric

July 20th, 2009 at 8:32 pm

Last June, I stayed with my friend in Lagug Cebu, Nag inuman kami just a couple of bottles of san mig and he just order lechon across the street lang, AYER,s lechon ata yon pangalan. come-on super sarap ang lasa simot ang laman pati ribs, ang lutong ng balat di mo na kailangan ng sawsawan. Wala pa akong natitikman na ganitong taste sa Manila… yung two bottles naging dalawang cases na beer.

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Ron

July 20th, 2009 at 9:05 pm

Wow kabaliw ang lasa talaga ng AYER’s lechon Cebu..kakaiba ang sarap di nakailangan ng sarsa…..super lutong ang balat….native lechon talaga, buti nalang me website na sila kahit sa Manila ka nagdeliver sila…..www.ayerlechoncebu.com madali pa payment nila, pwede sa Globe G-cast at Smart money, me pay-pal at bank deposit din…..

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