Must Eats When in Cebu

I don’t know why they call it Larsian but the place is probably an institution in Cebu City; it has been there even before I was born. But if you happen to be in Cebu City, it is really worth stopping by.

1. Larsian is located beside Chong Hua Hospital, you can get there by cab or by PUJ (Public Utility Jeepney). If you will opt for the cab, you can just tell the driver you want to go to Larsian, all drivers know where it is. If you want a cheaper option, look for PUJs that plies the Robinson route (if point of reference is Ayala Center Cebu, you need to walk half a block to get to Asilo Milagrosa jeepney stop and look for PUJs with signs 04C and 17C). Get down in Robinsons Place and ask for directions to Larsian. Larsian is a 5 minute walk at leisurely pace from Robinsons Place.

2. Larsian consists of many stalls, all of them selling barbecue of all kinds (intestines, gizzard, chicken, pork, liver,etc..). Once you’ve chosen your vendor of choice, you get to choose what you would like to be barbecued and then the ‘attendants’ will guide you to your table.

3. They will not take your order of hanging rice, they will automatically put a basket of it in front of you. And no, you dont have to finish all of it, they will just count how many you ate when you’re done.

4. To eat puso or hanging rice, there’s no need to untangle the weaving, the ‘puso’ is already cut in half for your convenience.

5. There are no spoon and forks around, barbecue is best eaten with your hands. You can wash your hands on designated areas or you can just use the plastic as gloves while you eat with your hands. Read more »