CNT Lechon : Cebu Lechon at its Best!
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.
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.
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?
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.
In Cebu there’s no need for a liver sauce (savory dip) each time you eat lechon since it already has a flavorful taste.
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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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.
@anjeichli - I agree , Lechon cebu is the best:)
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!
@Rhea of UP Los Baños - i agree cebu lechon is crispy and tasty.. sarap talaga
The best talaga ang mga pagkaing cebuano. Lalong lalo na pagdating sa lechon. Ang sarap talaga ng lechon cebu.
@gwynne - thats true… sana may available na CNT dito sa Manila
Yummy lechon, tingin pa lang masarap na, pano na kaya pag ito ay natikman mo na.
@In Lechon Philippine - hope you guys can sell authentic Lechon Cebu on your website..
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.
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.
GREAT PHOTOS…
@Kraig Jones - thanks
@brandon - thanks for introducing our food to your australian friends.. your story makes me want to jump and head to Cebu:)
Tama! Cebu’s lechon is really tasty and juicy.
@hope - i miss Lechon Cebu:)
We have tried SABROSO LECHON in QC..bago lang.
Very flavorful..masarap…black pig pala gamit nila.
@manu & weng - i should try that soon… goodbye diet wahahaha
If i order from Lechoncebu to deliver here in manila…crunchy pa rin ba yung balat and masarap pa rin if ever??