Looking for Something New to Try in Cebu? Check Out Ginabot, A Famous Local Favorite

Ginabot is one of the most beloved and exotic Cebu street foods you should try, especially for tourists and food enthusiasts visiting the city.

Ginabot is made from pig intestines, chopped, salted, and deep-fried to a perfect crisp, giving this food its distinct texture and flavor. Some vendors season ginabot with a special blend of spices, including salt, pepper, and garlic powder, to enhance the dish’s overall taste. Ginabot is best paired with your favorite ice-cold, carbonated soft drinks!

For many Cebuanos, ginabot is also part of the province’s cultural tradition. The dish is best enjoyed during festive occasions like the recent Sinulog Festival, family gatherings, and casual outings with friends. It showcases Cebuano’s love for hearty and flavorful food and the thought of repurposing and transforming ordinary ingredients into signature, delicacy masterpieces, like this famous street food in Cebu!

The ginabot gives you an unforgettable food trip experience for its distinct taste and affordability, making it accessible to people, locals, and tourists from all walks of life. Price ranges from PhP15 to PhP25 per piece.

You will find lots of street vendors offering ginabot. Locals say that the best ginabot can be found at Pungko-Pungko sa Fuente, a popular food hub in Cebu City. The term pungko-pungko is coined from the act of low-seating on little benches, also a native term which translates to ‘sitting’.

But enough about how you sit while eating this exotic yet delectable food, and discover more about why this famous street food in Cebu is something worth drooling for!

At Pungko-Pungko sa Fuente, you can sit and feast on your choice of fried street food such as lumpia or spring rolls made of meat or vegetables, longganisa or sausage, fried chicken, buwad or dried fish, utok or brain, and yes, taste Cebu’s popular ginabot! You can also find other exotic delicacies at Pungko-Pungko sa Fuente, adding to the unique dining experience at this eccentric yet unforgettable place for a unique food trip!

Pungko-Pungko sa Fuente is known as food stalls along the streets, with plastic tables and chairs for customers to enjoy Cebu’s best street food. This vibrant and bustling food atmosphere adds to the overall experience, making it a perfect destination for those looking to indulge in Cebu’s famous street food culture.

What’s fascinating about this food hub in Cebu is that it was also recognized as Best Pungko-Pungko Place by Sunstar’s Best of Cebu, enticing you all the more to taste this exotic food in Cebu.

Address: 52-A J. Llorente St., Capitol Site, Cebu City, behind Hi Precision Diagnostics Lab

Contact Number: 0916 8964714

Operating Hours: 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pungkopungkosafuente

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