Shamrock
Shamrock Bakery has more than 70 years of exceptional baking experience, making it one of Cebu’s living emblems of wholesomeness. Shamrock’s renowned “Otap” and other baked delights have earned the company a place in the hearts of locals and tourists from across the world.
The Shamrock Pasalubong Centers offer a convenient “one-stop shop” environment for domestic and foreign visitors. Local specialties from other companies are also sold in-store, along with Shamrock items.
Families and visitors looking for accessibility and affordability can stay in nice and reasonably priced rooms at Shamrock Fuente and Barili.
Contact Info:
Fuente Osmeña Circle, Cebu City, Philippines, 6000
Phone: (032) 238 5464
Shamrock Mactan, Address
2483 M.L. Quezon National Highway, Lapu-Lapu City, 6015 Cebu
Phone: 6323402112
Shamrock Pasalubong Center – P. Burgos cor V. Gullas
Shamrock Building, Mabini St. Cor. 6000 Cebu shamrockotap.com, 45 Vicente Gullas St, Cebu City, Cebu
Phone: 0956 438 9989
Crispy Cebu Delight: Chicharon sa Carcar
Learn about the Philippines’ crispy pork dish Chicharon sa Carcar, which has an appealing charm. This delicacy is a perfect representation of Cebuano’s culinary expertise with its perfectly created texture and powerful tastes. Chicharon sa Carcar is a bridge between tradition and innovation, from meticulous preparation to delicious crunch. Outside of Cebu, it is incredibly well-liked, attracting fans who want to experience its unique flavor and cultural value. Each taste takes you further and deeper into Cebu’s culinary history.
How to get there?
A short distance from the city’s famous rotunda is where the aisle of booths is situated. It is in front of the former public market where lechon was once sold. The market may have moved, but the lineup of sellers is still in place.
BY BUS
Taking a bus from the Cebu South Bus Terminal is the easiest way to get there. Take the Carcar route since it will pass just in front of the aisle with the sellers. Your fare for non-air-conditioned minibuses will be approximately 70 pesos, and for air-conditioned Ceres Liners, it will be about 90 pesos.
BY JEEPNEY
Jeepneys could be a little less expensive, but more rides are required. You must first take a jeepney to Tabunok or Minglanilla before searching for a jeepney headed toward Carcar. It will cost between 60 pesos and 70 pesos in total.
La Torta de Argao
In 2011, the pitlagong was replaced with the La Torta de Argao Festival. Every September 28 and 29, there is a festival called La Torta. The festival’s name refers to a well-known dish from Argao. A “torta” is a cheese- and flour-based treat similar to a cupcake. Do you know what makes the torta in Argao special? because its constituents include tuba and pig grease.
Due to the mouthwatering Torta, the locals of Argao enjoy traveling back and forth frequently.
CHITANG’S Torta de Argao
How to get there?
Simply take a bus onto the Argao route from the South Bus Terminal; the trip takes around two hours. The national highway is approximately two blocks away. You’ll start to see the business signs and the signs for Chitang’s as soon as you get to Argao. Take a tricycle to Chitang’s shop after arriving at Argao’s terminal.
OJ’s Torta de Argao
How to get there?
Take a bus to Argao from the South Bus Terminal; after you get to Argao, look for signs indicating the location of the store. Take a tricycle to Oj’s Torta Store after arriving at the Argao bus terminal.
