Alright... you're rolling through Cebu, Philippines... and your feed keeps screaming about this…read morespot. No white tablecloths. No reservations. Just smoke, sizzling oil, and a crowd that knows exactly what's up. So yeah... we had to pull up. This is Punko-Punko sa Fuente. Street food chaos--in the best possible way. Here's how it works. You walk up to this table stacked with a glorious, borderline dangerous pile of fried goodness. No menus. No fuss. You point at what you want. The person running the table grabs it, chops it into bite-sized pieces right in front of you, and hands it back like it's street gold. You grab some rice--wrapped in these heart-shaped woven coconut leaves--dip everything into that sharp, punchy vinegar sauce... and now you're eating the way Cebu wants you to eat. First up--Chicharon Bulaklak. Crispy. Chewy. Salty in all the right ways. This thing hits like a late-night food dream. 9.5 outta 10. Then the Liempo. Thin strips, but still thick enough to get that porky texture. Juicy. Perfectly seasoned. No nonsense. Solid 9 outta 10. Next--Lumpiang Shanghai. Golden. Crunchy. That crisp snap when you bite in? Yeah... it's there. Filling is rich, savory, comforting. 8.9. Then the Stuffed Crab. The filling? I love it. Crab's there, veggies are there. Maybe a little more veggie than I'd like--but hey, some people might swear by it. 7.7. But the sleeper hit? The egg with veggies. Hard-boiled egg wrapped in this veggie mixture and fried until the outside's got attitude. The combo just works. Unexpected. Bold. Delicious. 9.5 easy. This place? No frills. No filters. Just Cebu street food doing what it does best--big flavor, fast hands, and zero apologies. If you're ever in Cebu... do yourself a favor. Pull up a stool. Grab some vinegar. And get messy.

The Food The menu is straightforward and unapologetic: if it…read morecan be fried, they serve it. You'll find Pork, Chicken, Sausage, and Lumpia, all served crispy and paired with a signature vinegar dipping sauce that cuts right through the richness. The Vibe & Essentials It's a rustic, high-energy spot that can get quite crowded. Timing: It gets busy fast! Aim for off-peak hours to snag a seat without the wait. Hydration: They only serve Mountain Dew. If you aren't looking for a sugar rush, bring your own bottled water. Climate Control: It gets hot and humid. I highly recommend bringing a portable fan and a small towel to stay comfortable. The Verdict Is it a five-star luxury experience? No. Is it a delicious, authentic, and fun time? Absolutely. Despite the heat and the limited drink options, the food and the atmosphere make it a win. We'll definitely be back for another round!

Service was absolutely awful!! Stood patiently in line because I was wanting to try a Whopper from…read morethe Philippines to see if it was as good as one from the U.S.A. Unfortunately, I did not get a chance to bite into one of their Whoppers because of the lousy service. I am a patient guy, but when you totally ignore me and help 10 other folks without acknowledging me.......well, that means you have no interest in my business. So, I took my business elsewhere. Suffice it to say, I do NOT recommend patronizing the Burger King at Ayala Center in Cebu.

Best Native Chicken! [CEBU CITY Philippines]…read more When it comes to food, Cebu has a lot to offer. From savory lechon (roast pork) to sweet desserts Cebu is a foodie's paradise. But we have been eating some form of lechon since we arrived on New Year's Day so I was getting tired of it LoL! just a little. I ordered grilled chicken instead. Conching's is famous for one thing: their charcoal-grilled native chicken. What is a native chicken? They are more commonly raised in rural areas, cage-free. They are smaller in size than the regular chicken, it's because of their organic diet. Both its size and diet make these native chicken unique and more natural in taste. We ordered two servings and it didn't disappoint. So delicious, salted just right and the skin is crunchy. Setting looks rundown, nothing fancy with long tables and plastic chairs and a grill out front. Very laid back. Live music entertained the diners... young adults with music instruments. I was amused. Filipinos love to sing. LoL!Friendly service. I just didn't like the flies... we had to keep swatting them so they don't go on our food. Review #3349

Visiting Cebu City - my girlfriend raved about the Native Chicken and that we had to try it - so…read moreupon arriving in Cebu City my gf's cousin took us here... Not sure what authentic should feel like but this restaurant felt authentic considering I was the only foreigner there... One of the waiters is an interesting one - done up in a lot of make up and apparently very flirtatious and seems like he's a staple of the restaurant per their Facebook page... Anyway the native chicken cooked on these little grills but the chicken themselves are tiny - you probably need about one chicken a person. They have a lot of other grilled and friend foods including various fish - milkfish was the only one I recognized. We also tried the ceviche (local name I don't remember) but extremely good!! You should also try the puso which are the individually packaged rice which are local to cebu.... Very cool place and recommended if visiting,

Very disappointing fries order. Less than half full bucket..... hard to believe official portion…read morecontrol would slow for that pathetic looking serving.

basic fastFood restaurant.. had the chicken sandwhich...but…read morethe sandwiches could have been alot better...price was real good...chicken could have been fresher, More warm...not sitting in warmer a couple hours...premade would have been easier , but not tasty.. ???

Thia chain used to be my favorites, but lately its been dissappointing. This location in particular…read morenot so good. Ordered chicken with noodles and thankfully noodles not salty but chicken seemed overcooked or has been sitting out for a while. I have been to this location before and improvment has been slight.

I always love their burger steak back in my college days. It's worth it to go back for more, and it…read morenever fails me. The service was rather slow, and we were getting hungry. As the food came, I thought my picky son would push the sizzling plate aside. But he didn't. Instead, he finished everything on the plate, including the vegetables. He gave me a thumbs up sign and said it's delicious. The ambiance was simple and not too crowded. It was cold inside. We sat near the table with AC blasting at us. Overall, this was a good place to have dinner.

I guess the Orange Julius license does not extend to the Western world…read more The boy was craving some good, old-fashioned mall beverages to beat the heat so Orange Brustus he went! He got an orange drank and was nice enough to share it with me and I can happily report it is almost exactly like it's American counterpart. Unlike it's American counterpart, they also sell fast food items like burgers, fried chicken and steak! Et tu Brutus, et tu.

My first time having ChowKing and I was underwelmed. I had the Siomai Spicy Chao Fan & I gave it…read moreanother shot last night and had the Orange Chicken and rice neither dishes wowed me. I would rate this place as a place to eat after a late night of heavy drinking.

This place just opened today. Its fast food chinese. This used ro be a favorite for me until most…read morelocations have seen to lowered their quality control. Hoping for a decent meal today. I usually go with the bolax2 siopao.

This placr judt opened today, cash only and open 24 hours. If you've eaten burger king begore then…read moreecpect the same thing.The burger had the grilled taste, the fries unsalted but oj, onion rings have not improved taste the sane as US, uninspired. Overall something different, if you dont like your burgers fried in the fast food scen

Amazing service! Not!!! Worst burger king joint ever. Ordered a few burgers and fries.. Took an…read morehour for the order to be served and it was incomplete. Most employees were just standing around looking at the customers and pretended the customers where invisible or somethin'. Asked for some tissue paper from the cashier and it literally took 10 minutes to get some, while the cashier who wasn't even serving anyone looked lost, I had to ask again and again for a simple tissue paper. Bad bad service from this burger king.

So we were of on an adventure and stopped to get some food to fuel us up for the day. My gf…read moreconstantly talked about this spot so I was expecting mind blowing food. Yea......I got a cheeseburger that has so much mayo I was confused and ready to gag. Then I had the spicy fried chicken. The chicken was crunchy, but tasted like it was fried in super old oil. I didn't bother eating the second piece. Not a great experience for me, maybe things were off that day or my expectations were too high.

We really wanted to try Jollibee in the Philippines, as we are big fans of the Jollibee in the…read morestates. We were impressed by how sizeable the portions are, and we were happy with the quality of the food. It really is the fast food place for Filipino food even in the Philippines, just as it is in the states. The service was friendly, and the dining area was similar to a mall food court. The palabok was sweet and saucy, and the spaghetti was sweet but could've used a bit more meat. We definitely wouldn't go back for classic Filipino dishes, as there is a limited menu, with mainly noodle and chicken-focused dishes, but we would go back for something quick or if we were craving fried chicken.

Was craving a US size, juicy cheeseburger. So the hotel staff suggested Big Tom's and it was a big…read morehit! Located a few minutes walk from my hotel and it wasn't busy. There was group of 4 ahead of me so my order was delivered within 10 mins. The patty was cooked well done and the cheese was oozing everywhere. Just the way I like it. The fries were crunchy on the exterior and tender on the inside. However the quantity was on the low side The price was reasonable, it was around P370. Great neighborhood find!

O yes baby! this is what a real American burger taste like! REAL BEEF! Cooked just right with…read moretasty fries. They even have IPA beer. If you need your burger fix and your in Cebu this is it! Having trubble finding it? Go to the Best Western Lex hotel its half a block away.