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What started with Anthony Bourdain's "best pig ever" has morphed into something ever better, and we dare say that this eatery is on its way to becoming a Cebuano institution. Renowned for much more than just the lechon that made it famous, it has quickly become a must-go-to for all visitors to the southern city.

Althoug without a doubt the pig reigns supreme here, its menu offers more of the best non-porcine Filipino fare. Be sure to drop by its Mactan-Cebu airport location for a bowl of mami and take home some frozen Zubuchon, sisig, and a bag of chicharon for good measure.

RECOMMENDED DISHES: Zubuchon, sizzling squid stuffed with sisig, sisig, zubuchorizo, dinuguan, crab relleno, tomato, salted duck egg, bangus tinapa, chili shrimp and chorizo, and ginataang langka.

INSIDE ORDER: A plate of saguyon to start, a bowl of monggo topped with Zubuchon, and budbud kabog.

X-FACTOR: High quality Filipino fare at sharp price points and stylish but straighforward interiors.

SUGGESTED PAIRING: The kamias shake is the best!