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Updated as of April 6, 2020

In almost every Filipino gathering—no matter how big or small the occasion—guests usually expect lechon to be served on the table. It makes the feast a little brighter, usually served on birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries, fiesta, and other celebrations.

Fortunately, you don’t have to wait for any occasion as you can now sample Zubuchon in their new place at The Assembly Grounds The Rise, Makati City.

Grab a bite of everything. #zubuchon #morethanjustalechon #realfood #healthy

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Zubuchon originated in Cebu, also known as the home of the best lechon. Its name was derived from the earliest 16th-century maps of the archipelago that refer to the island of Cebu as “Zubu” or “Zzubu” and the word lechon, which means roasted suckling pig.

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What makes Zubuchon lechon unique from others is their natural way of preparing lechon. They cook their flavorful lechon with natural ingredients such as fresh coconut water and natural sea salt to achieve that “local taste” and deep mahogany brown lechon skin.

Our Makati branch has now relocated to The Rise in Malugay Street. It is open from 11 a.m – 10 p.m.See you there!#zubuchon #morethanjustlechon #zubuchontherisemalugay

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One of the crowd favorites is their classic lechon Cebu. Customers come back to Zubuchon for more crispy lechon skin and tender meat. You can also order it boneless, which can be served in various sizes such as small platter (Php 350), medium platter (Php 650) and large platter (Php 980), great for sharing.

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Aside from that, Zubuchon also serves Filipino foods at its finest. Most of their dishes are Filipino homecooked meals, which will make you remember your lola’s specialty.

One of their signature dishes is the crunchy and luscious Zubuchon Sisig (Php 260), comprising of chopped lechon ears, cheeks, meat, mixed with aromatics and chilies, perfect for hearty meals with your loved ones.

Another Filipino favorite that you should try is the savory Lechon Kare Kare (Php 400), lechon and assorted vegetable stew thickened with peanut sauce and served with shrimp paste.

Lechon Kare Kare (Php 400)

A heavy meal is not complete without your favorite soup. You should also definitely taste the Sinigang Lechon (Php 360). This is different from the usual sinigang as it is served with Zubuchon’s tasty and mouthwatering classic lechon.

Sinigang Lechon (Php 360)

If you want to taste their variation of lechon dishes, Lechon Samplers 3 ways (Php 990) is a must-try, which is comprised of Zubuchon, Boneless Zubuchon, lechon flakes, served with a side of acharra.

Lechon Samplers 3 ways (Php 990)

To make your Filipino dining experience more memorable, Zubuchon also offers other local delicacies like Zubuchon Dinuguan, Kalderetang Baka and slow-cooked Adobong Puti.

What is it about Dinuguan and puto that makes it such a Pinoy classic? Head on to any of our branches to enjoy this…

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Want to try their famous classic lechon? Visit other Zubuchon branches in Taguig, Pasig, and Quezon City.

How to get here

• Zubuchon is located on the ground floor of Assembly Grounds at The Rise along Malugay Street in Makati City. It can be found beside Starbucks.
• By car: From Landmark Makati, head north until you see Makati Ave and then turn right. Once you pass the Development Bank of the Philippines, turn left and then right just after BPI. From there, turn onto Malugay Street.
• By public transport: From Ayala Triangle, ride the jeepney bound to Washington. This route will take you to the back entrance of Assembly Grounds.

Images grabbed from Zubuchon Facebook page

“Oh my god! It’s nice to finally meet you! I’ve heard so much about you!”

That’s exactly what I wanted to say the moment I walked into this Zubuchon in Cebu. Having been a fan of Market Man for so long, I felt well acquainted with his restaurant even though tonight was my first time there. The contentious belly roll, the pin pricks, the gingerbread house, I had read about these things so often in his blog that it was nice to finally see them with my very own eyes.

Making a stop at the Escario Central branch to get our first taste of Zubuchon, I straightened my shirt and steadied my nerves before formally introducing myself to what Anthony Bourdain once described as, the “best pig…EVER!”

And as I always imagined, it was much better-tasting in person. 😉

Aaah, the perky pig logo, on more than one occasion the hapless victim of “logo-napping”. Logo-napper mugshots HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE. 😆
The surprisingly stylish interior of the Escario Central branch. I say “surprising” only because you don’t often walk into lechon restaurants that are this chic and contemporary in design. At least I haven’t. Post on Escario Central grand opening HERE.
What a prick! On pricking pork and crispy skin HERE.
The highly controversial lechon belly roll. On Zubuliempo, libel, and a genius eighteen-year old with appaling language facility HERE. It’s long, but you GOTTA read this! 😆
The annual gingerbread house. This year, most of the credit goes to the teen. Watch it get built HERE.
L:“Best pig…EVER!” Anthony Bourdain in Cebu HERE.

R: Iba (Kamias) Shake – PHP 95. Refreshingly tangy, the sharpness of this kamias shake cut the pig’s unctuosness beautifully. Highly recommended.
Chicharon Bulaklak – PHP 170

Seasoned and deep-fried to order, this is unctuousness to the max! Great with some chili vinegar and ice-cold beer.
Pritchon – PHP 420

Our consensus least favorite dish of the day. Pritchon, or “pritong lechon”, is deep-fried suckling pig usually served Peking-duck-style. Served minus the pitas and sauces, we felt that this Zubuchon version, though tasty, was a little too chewy.
Zubuchon – PHP 530/kilo PHP 280/half-kilo

Pin-pricked then roasted to perfection, the skin was crackingly crisp and the meat deeply flavorful. I don’t eat enough lechon to be an authority, but I can definitely understand the glowing response from Mr. Bourdain. This was really good, some of the best lechon that I’ve ever had. Cebu lechon overall is just so much better than the stuff we get back in Manila.
Adobong Kangkong with Chicharon – PHP 100

Adobong kangkong topped with crunchy chicharon bits. Should there be any other way? 😆
Banana Turon with Dulce de Leche – PHP 90

Some sweet after all that salty. The others found the dulce de leche a little too sweet, but I didn’t mind it. I thought it went pretty well with the turon.

As mentioned in THIS POST, Ren wasn’t able to join us on this trip because of a family emergency. As big a fan of Market Man as I am, she had never tasted Zubuchon before either, so I instantly knew what to bring her back as pasalubong (welcome gift). Seriously, could there have been a more epic gift than two kilos worth of frozen Zubuchon?! Cute takeout box in hand, I felt like Christopher Columbus bringing gold back to the queen. 😆

At our server’s suggestion, I saved a few pesos by paying for the two kilos here, then picking them up at the airport (PHP 530/kilo vs PHP 590/kilo). They have a kiosk at the departure area which offers hot meals as well as prepackaged, frozen Zubuzhon (complete with reheating instructions!). Enjoying it for lunch the very next day, it got rave reviews all around.

Happy as I was to finally meet Zubuchon and its cast of Market Manila characters, I have to admit that there was one major personality that I was disappointed not to see. Next time we’re in Cebu, we’re not leaving without meeting that infamous, elitist fishpan. 😆

Zubuchon Escario Central

Escario Street, Cebu City
Tel: (032) 254-0247
Facebook: Zubuchon
Email: [email protected]

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