We had the platter, which contained three meats and a side of garlic rice ($45~)! Restaurant details. 15 photos. Shop 4, 80 Enmore Rd, Newtown, Sydney, New South Wales 2042, Australia (Newtown) +61 481 205 589. If you haven't had the lechon on Sunday's please try it, you are in for a treat! Hidden Gem Where do I start...this place is not your ordinary but is a delight at the same time. After reading some reviews we decided on Carmo and we were pleasantly surprised. Description: Native Filipino Casual … That’s why Sydney Cebu Lechon’s recently opened Newtown restaurant has been such a hit. Learn more. Cheers Oh yea..canned drinks, bottle water, and no card just cash or Venmo lol. And the place is really hole in the wall, so you'll have to go on a side door to get inside. Do yourself a favor and explore this menu and give this establishment a chance, you will not be disappointed. Copyright Army of Nerds Worldwide Group of Industries 2010 - 2057. By. The fried rice could have more flavors. Review of Sydney Cebu Lechon. Your trust is our top concern, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Own or manage this property? Copyright © 2004–2020 Yelp Inc. Yelp, , and related marks are registered trademarks of Yelp. It was the kind of dish you would buy in a food court for around $12Tasty but expensive. They were out of the lechon kawali so they asked if we could do the crispy pata, it was good too but wish there was the lechon. The menu is simple: 5 pork dishes, rice and one vegetable dish and desserts on top of specials. Ranked #99 of 174 Restaurants in Newtown. Oh, dining out, how we miss you! With a long history that began as a catering company since 1991, Sydney Cebu Lechon opened the doors of its cosy corner eatery in Newtown just last year, and ha The people at the restaurant was friendly and the food was very tasty and price was ok. Ordered their famous pork dish and one vegetable dish for the two of us to share. Once you've made your reservation you actually order ahead about 2 hours prior to arriving. Will Mahusay, the owner of Sydney's Cebu Lechon, is reminded of his Filipino grandmother every time he makes this dish. We are ham-fisted enthusiasts who dig traditional foods, hole-in-the-wall restaurants, and international supermarkets of mystery. The folks here are sooo nice and the food was ready to go and we feasted. What a disgrace. ***The halo halo was also pretty good, especially with the pudding inside. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in India. Very small and private dining space (only 2 tables) where you make a reservation up to 10 people max. Very small and private dining space (only 2 tables) where you make a reservation up to 10 people max. Edit.css-1mpk29p{width:24px;height:24px;display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle;position:relative;overflow:hidden;top:-0.1em;fill:rgba(43,39,60,1);}.css-1mpk29p::before{position:absolute;display:block;left:0;}.css-1mpk29p::after{content:'';display:block;position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:0;bottom:0;}.css-1mpk29p svg{position:absolute;width:100%;height:100%;fill:inherit;display:block;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;}. It was a nice experience, different but nice and would recommend a try at least once. Once you've made your reservation you actually order ahead about 2 hours prior to arriving. What? We waited 25 minutes for a table. Zoom in to see updated info. We have also been certified barbecue judges for years. This is as authentic as it comes, and outstanding. We bought a snack elsewhere after we left. The service was fast, food simple but tasty!Next time we go we will book a table. The pork dish was just a medium sized portion of pork and some steamed rice for around $22The vegetable dish was about the size of a cereal bowl full of stewed vegetables. Unfortunately this simply isn’t good enough for a restaurant claiming to be the best in the food it serves, and to be honest is quite it seems it is very hard to find a decent Filipino restaurant that is consistent with quality or that can keep up with demand which is why so few last the distance in Sydney. If it keeps going the way it’s going I don’t think it stands a chance against other restaurants readily stocked for their clients. **Find me on Instagram: @piggieats_. This place we just cant get enough of! We finally got to Sydney Cebu Lechon earlier this year. Good food! Claim your business to immediately update business information, respond to reviews, and more! 0 other reviews that are not currently recommended. And they did not call as stated.Extremely disappointing.Thanks for ruining my birthday. When you are arriving there are no signs, it's seems sketch, but there is a side entrance behind a metal door. The grilled stuffed squid was absolutely delicious (my most favorite), the sisig (pork meat) could've been a little bit more moist, and the lechon special was made fresh ONLY on Sundays! Our Restaurant Reviews; About; 16 April 2020. We finished off with the haluhalo which is a traditional Filipino dessert that consist of crushed ice, milk, assorted beans and jelly's. Improve this listing. ***A new spot has popped in on the westbank and it's about timeee we had a Filipino restaurant on this side of the river! Visited this restaurant last night. The only complaint I had really was that I wish the ice was more shaved down for the halo halo, but other than that, the dishes tasted really authentic! I have ordered several different dishes and all are fresh and well prepared. 7 on a Saturday night- OUT OF FOOD. Website . Seriously. Upon booking a reservation at 8pm, we arrived at 7:45pm. Pilar Mitchell. more, This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Its a simple and humble, but dont be fooled, the queues are there for a reason. And what? We ordered two platters and a few other items seen in my photo. I stopped in because i was in New…". See all photos from Rami Q. for Cebu Litson And Grill, Handss up if you LOVE Filipino Food!! They only take cash and Venmo! The pigs themselves are specifically selected: female, organic free range, up to 22kgs Australian pork. Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more. 80 Enmore Road, Newtown, NSW, Australia. We love that we can rely on the menu, knowing we can also finish off with an amazing dessert. Sydney Cebu Lechon have been operating as a caterer for over three decades supplying corporate customers or general public with whole roasted pigs. 4 reviews of Cebu Litson And Grill "Hidden Gem Where do I start...this place is not your ordinary but is a delight at the same time. A Sydney food blog celebrating the world's great culinary underbelly. 11 Reviews. Thanks for your comment joy - please keep your musings happy - if you want to complain about a restaurant please do it on a restaurant review site (or your own blog) - we're all about celebrating cultural diversity and the great eats that come along with it :-)Our ethics: We pay for all our own meals and travel (though sometimes Mum shouts us). One, i was excited to see a Filipino establishment open on the west bank. We were advised that they would call once seatd became available. Its no nonsense, super tasty food! **P.P.S. we didn't disappoint. Went there with the family at 7pm and travelled at least 30 mins to get there, only to be told that they have run out of food and so we decided to have Thai instead.