When hunger strikes during a busy workday, fast food is often our trusted hero—and in Cebu, we’re spoiled for choice. For our June team dinner, we embraced the theme “Popular Fast Foods in Cebu,” and each of us picked a local favorite that brought both flavor and a little nostalgia to the table.
1. My Joy – A Taste of Home
Chosen by: Maggy
Order: Joyful Meal Big Daddy (Porkchop + Rice + Iced Tea + Veggie Salad + Banana Cake)
“I chose My Joy not just for the food, but for the laughter it brings. Remember when our Singaporean colleagues, Julius and Sue, visited Cebu? Sue’s wide-eyed excitement over her first halo-halo had us all in stitches! This time, I went for the Big Daddy—a hearty porkchop meal with a crisp veggie salad and a sweet slice of banana cake. Pure comfort on a plate!”
2. Mang Inasal – The Filipino Classic
Chosen by: Myke
Order: Grilled Chicken Thigh + Palabok + Halo-Halo
“Unli rice, smoky grilled chicken, and that iconic banana ketchup—Mang Inasal is a national treasure! Myke proved why this spot never fails with his order: juicy thigh meat, savory palabok, and (of course) a halo-halo finale. Pro tip: Never skip dessert!”
3. Taco Don – Bold & Beefy
Chosen by: Coralie
Order: Birria Tacos + Loaded Fries
“Coralie brought the heat with Taco Don’s birria tacos—tender, spicy, and dripping with consommé. But the real star? Those fries piled high with egg, cilantro, and extra birria goodness. A flavor explosion that had us all reaching for seconds!”
4. Dimsum – Timeless Comfort
Chosen by: Sachi
Order: Steamed Rice + Spring Rolls + Buchi + Iced Tea
“Sachi kept it classic with fluffy steamed rice, crispy spring rolls, and buchi—those addictive sesame rice balls with sweet bean paste. Simple, satisfying, and proof that dimsum never goes out of style!”
5. Sol’s Halo-Halo – Sweet & Salty
Chosen by: Karen
Order: Halo-Halo + Cheese & Sour Cream Fries
“Karen’s quirky combo—Sol’s legendary halo-halo paired with cheesy fries—was a surprisingly perfect match. The icy sweetness of ube, leche flan, and jackfruit balanced by salty, creamy fries? Genius!”
Whether it was grilled, fried, chilled, or baked, our June dinner reminded us that fast food isn’t just about convenience—it’s about comfort, connection, and a lot of laughs. Every bite brought back memories of shared cravings and late-night runs, while the familiar flavors sparked conversations that flowed as easily as the drinks. It was a reminder that sometimes, the simplest meals create the strongest bonds—fueled by nostalgia, good company, and the joy of not taking ourselves too seriously.
Here’s to more food trips and flavorful memories with this awesome bunch!