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

Get this famous street food at Pungko Pungko sa Fuente!

By: Mira Maestrecampo | January 26, 2024
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Pungko Pungko sa Fuente

Craving for something new? Try the famous ginabot in Cebu!

Image: Pungko-pungko sa Fuente Faecbook page

True-blooded Cebuanos are proud that one of their famous exotic foods in Cebu, called the ‘ginabot,’ is finally gaining recognition as one of those foods you shouldn’t miss! Cebu’s take on the famous chicharon bulaklak or pork cracklings makes everyone’s mouth water whenever they visit the Queen City of the South at Pungko-Pungko sa Fuente!


What is ‘Ginabot’?



Pungko Pungko sa Fuente fried food

A whole wide container of fried street food is available at this food spot.

Image: Pungko-pungko sa Fuente Facebook page

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!


Pungko Pungko sa Fuente crispy fried food

In Manila, this dish is called ‘chicharon bulaklak’, a pork crackling variation.

Image: Pungko-pungko sa Fuente Facebook page

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.


Where to eat ‘Ginabot’ in Cebu



Pungko Pungko sa Fuente local restaurant

Pungko-Pungko sa Fuente is known for serving the best ginabot in town

Image: Pungko-pungko sa Fuente Facebook page

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


Whether you are a local or a tourist, indulging in a giant mountain of ginabot on a plate at Pungko-Pungko sa Fuente paired with an ice-cold drink is guaranteed to leave you craving for more of Cebu’s street food and other delectable street food offerings!


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About Mira Maestrecampo
Mira - with a long surname - is a girl who dreams of becoming a news anchor someday, in God's perfect time. She loves to read books and eat different kinds of cheesy or saucy food. A coffee addict and a dog lover, she loves long hugs, hot coffee on an afternoon break with friends, or simply sleeping all day with her stuffed unicorns.
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