Ginabot sa Cebu

They say, if you really are a true blue Cebuano or if you want to actually experience Cebu, it’s a must to try the famous street food — the ginabot, Cebu’s version of chicharon bulaklakor pork crackling made from pig intestines.

This crispy dish is being offered by many sidewalk vendors around Cebu — locally known as “pungko-pungko” (low-seating on little benches with a small table). But if you want to make your first memorable and worthwhile, head on to Pungko-Pungko sa Fuente in Cebu City — the top choice of many Cebuanos because of their crispy and delicious ginabot. In fact, they were recognized as Sunstar’s Best Of Cebu: Best Pungko-Pungko Place.

At Pungko-Pungko sa Fuente, the vendors offer a wide selection of fried food ranging from lumpia (spring rolls which can be made of meat or vegetables), longganisa (sausage), fried chicken, buwad (dried fish), utok (brain), and of course, the popular ginabot. Most of the time, these are best paired with cold Sparkle or Mountain Dew.