We searched the city for bites that fit the budget of P200 or less. There’s actually so much more than this list, but this should set your wandering taste buds to a good start!

by CINDY CABALLES

ORIENTAL EXPRESS

Oriental Express is an American-Chinese food place owned by Chef Lehner Monsales, John and his sister Hannah Cusi. They offer chicken, beef and vegetarian bowls.

Customers have the option to choose rice or noodles in their bowls. They serve single, double or even party trays. 

Dish to try: Glazed Tofu Rice Bowl, P150 

Where to find them: Gov. Cuenco Ave Banilad, Cebu City across Bright Academy.

JUICERIA JUICE BAR

Juiceria Juice Bar is another healthy juice/ snack bar in the city. They started with just cold pressed juices smoothies and smoothie bowls but they have expanded with healthy main courses and snacks that’s sugar free and low in carbohydrates.

Dish to try: Banana, Matcha, Almond Milk Smoothie, P195

Where to find them: Bonifacio District, F. Cabahug St., Cebu City.

GAIA

Gaia is an everything-vegan restaurant owned by Roy Vladimir. They offer salad, pasta, sandwiches and several main courses.

They have detox juices too.

Dish to try: Vegan Burger with a sides of Sweet Potato Fries, P189

Where to find them: 4th Floor, Food Choices, Ayala Central Bloc, IT Park Lahug Cebu City.

CAPE DOCIA TURKISH CUISINE

Cape Docia serves Turkish cuisine owned by Misyl Medillo-Tasci and Mehmet Havren Tasci. They offer traditional food on their menu such as shish kebab, Lahmacun, baked kebab and more desserts.

Dish to try: Veggie Lahmacun pizza with Turkish sauce, P149

Where to find them: The Marketplace, Ayala Center Cebu.

NURTURE BY LA ESTANCIA

Nurture is a salad bar owned by La Estancia Agri-Ventures, a farm to fork expericence. They offer several salad opttions, and for dessert, tartines.

Dish to try: Nurture Special Salad, P200

Where to find them: Streetscape Mall, Banilad Cebu City.