Earlier this week, my friends and I decided to check out the newest barbecue joint in Cebu. When we went there, the resto was still getting ready for its big opening (Friday, August 22nd.) But just the same, the staff entertained us when we asked for food. Cool points! Hehe. So, anyway, the restaurant is called Payag Payag which means ‘little huts.’ Or more literally, ‘hut hut.’ Check out the photos below to find out why you seriously need to give this place a visit!
Payag Payag in Talamban. Doesn’t that look exciting!
You probably thought, after looking at the first photo, that the restaurant is located in some highland barangay or right next to the ocean somewhere in Mactan. Nope. Payag Payag is actually located in Talamban. In Nasipit, to be exact. (Address: 86 Gov. M. Cuenco Ave., Nasipit, Talamban, Cebu City) It’s only a few hundred meters from the University of San Carlos when you’re driving from Ayala. You can even actually see the huts from the road!
Now, what’s really unique about Payag Payag is the layout of the dining hall. Take a look!
The dining hall is actually divided into smaller huts. Each hut has a table and seats that could accommodate six to nine people.
Yes. Just like this hut. Gorgeous, right?
Barbecue places are usually very public and communal. But Payag Payag gives you an entirely different dining experience by letting you and your friends enjoy your all-time favorite barbecue treats in the comfort of your very own hut. Dramatically awesome, right? 🙂
And check out the menu! It’s super affordable! And they have beer, too!
I know, cheap doesn’t always mean tasty. But let me just point out that their pork and chicken barbecue were just exceptionally good. No lie.
And check out the sawsawan. Perfect!
After a very filling barbecue dinner, we went straight to Tomo cafe. Tomo Cafe is a maid and butler cafe located just behind Payag Payag. Yep. And here’s another interesting bit: Tomo and Payag Payag are actually owned by the same people. Amazing, I know!
There’s too many cute stuff to see and do in Tomo. More photos HERE
If this photo doesn’t make you a little giddy inside, I don’t know what will.
The Payag Payag huts as seen from Tomo Cafe.
Friendship waffles! 5 heart-shaped waffles topped with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce. I actually had to look away while typing this. I miss stuffing my face with Tomo goodies. 🙁
Sumptuous dinner? Drinking sessions with close buddies? Late-night chats over coffee and PB & J? Now you know where to go!
Payag Payag
Barbecue, beer, shakes, local faves
11:00 am to 3:00 am
Tomo Cafe
Sandwiches, pastries, coffee, tea
10:00 am to 1:00 am
Big thanks to Line for these awesome photos! 🙂
Very nice place to visit someday..thanks …
yep. np sir joe! 🙂
We will definitely visit and eat at these two places next time we’re there. Can’t wait though.
Thanks for the info. 🙂
yep, mam meylou! highly recommended. hehe
nndot nga lugar,dool2x rsad unya naa privacy bisan ug public bbq,nice idea,credits to the owner,tnx sir ley for sharing this nice article 🙂
no probs PG! 🙂 and thanks for dropping by! 🙂
thanks for this info bai. whatever you endorse, will strongly recommend too. Kudos to MCPB. You’re doing Cebu a great favor!
hehe. salamat bai! 🙂
Cool bai. Thanks for letting us know. We might visit the place soon.
Haven’t had the chance to read the whole details since I’m in the office, hehe. . .mind letting me know where specifically in Talamban is this awesome place located? Like landmarks, probably? Thanks, Ley 🙂
unahan ra gyud sa USC bai. inig lapas nimo gamay sa USC and Family Park, makakita kag murag strip mall. forgot the name basta naay “park” ang name sa strip. nasipit park man tingali to. anyways, naa ra gyud sa tapad ana. Look for the lot nga naay white nga gate. Nakasulat sa gate ang ‘Tomo Cafe’
Thanks, Bai.
Cge, ato ni suruyon. 🙂
Thanks sa info
Very nice bai, especially Payag Payag. Very traditional and warm! Mo visit gyud mi diri.
Payag Payag gives you an absolutely altered dining acquaintance by absolution you and your accompany adore your best admired barbecue treats in the abundance of your actual own hut.
Salamat Ley, another nice place to consider to bring friends to, kung maka bisita sa Cebu puhon 🙂
Payag-payag, chillax chillax, beer beer.
Nindot ni Bai
what a nice barbecue place…… laway ko sa food. 🙂
Nice place. Going to visit this if have time. Not too familiar with Talamban. ^^
Nice photo blog! Nag-enjoy jud ko. Adto mi puhon sa Payag-Payag ini’g bakasyon namo puhon. Thanks for the info, bai. Hinaut di ka mapul-an ug maintain sa imo blog which is enjoyable gayud.
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