Entoy's Bakasihan
A humble seaside eatery in Cordova, famous for its unique Linarang na Bakasi and other fresh, affordable seafood dishes.
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Entoy's Bakasihan
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A humble seaside eatery in Cordova, famous for its unique Linarang na Bakasi and other fresh, affordable seafood dishes.
"Experience a true taste of Cebuano cuisine with fresh seafood and a relaxing beachside view."
Avoid Peak Lunch Hours
Visit before 11 AM to skip the crowds and enjoy a more relaxed dining experience.
Try Local Specialties
Don't miss the bakasi and eel dishes, but be mindful if you have a sensitive stomach.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Seafood
Price
$
Address
6WWQ+P76, Barangay Buagsong, Buagsong Barangay Road, Cordova, 6017 Lalawigan ng Cebu, Philippines
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Linarang na Bakasi
A unique sour stew featuring tender saltwater eels, a signature dish renowned globally.
Seaside Dining Experience
Enjoy fresh seafood with a cool sea breeze at this serene open-air eatery.
Affordable Local Delicacies
Indulge in authentic Cebuano cuisine and fresh seafood at very reasonable prices.
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Avoid Peak Lunch Hours
Visit before 11 AM to skip the crowds and enjoy a more relaxed dining experience.
Try Local Specialties
Don't miss the bakasi and eel dishes, but be mindful if you have a sensitive stomach.
Navigate with CCLEX
Consider the CCLEX route from the Labangon side for easier access to the restaurant.
Maintain Cleanliness
Help keep the place neat by being mindful of littering; assist in maintaining the cleanliness.
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Avoid Peak Lunch Hours
Visit before 11 AM to skip the crowds and enjoy a more relaxed dining experience.
Try Local Specialties
Don't miss the bakasi and eel dishes, but be mindful if you have a sensitive stomach.
Navigate with CCLEX
Consider the CCLEX route from the Labangon side for easier access to the restaurant.
Maintain Cleanliness
Help keep the place neat by being mindful of littering; assist in maintaining the cleanliness.
Bring Wet Wipes
As it's a no-frills facility, hands can get messy, so bring your own moist towelettes.
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Entoy's Bakasihan is celebrated for its signature Linarang na Bakasi and other fresh, affordable seafood dishes, offering a unique culinary adventure. While the open-air, no-frills setup and potential for flies are noted, the delicious food and seaside ambiance make it a worthwhile destination. Some guests find portions smaller and prices higher than before, and service can be uninviting.
"It is in carenderia style, like a local eatery/restaurant. Food is already cooked and served upon order. We arrived hours after lunch so there was no traffic and queue. Food was delicious and price was affordable. The seafood were all fresh. Definitely a must try to all food lovers, will definitely revisit."
Stephie G.
"If you’re coming from Labangon side, best route is through CCLEX to get to Entoy’s. This place is kinda far, even from the airport area—you gotta go all the way to Cordova.
If you’re hunting for seafood and exotic dishes, this is the spot! The place itself doesn’t look super inviting, but trust, they’ve got a good variety of seafood. Every time we visit, we usually get crabs, saang, oysters, grilled fish, and ubod. We love everything except the oysters this time—they tasted kinda weird, like they weren’t fresh or had been cooked way too early. We barely touched them, sadly.
Also noticed that compared to a few years back when we first tried Entoy’s, the portions are getting smaller and seafood prices have gone way up.
We got there a little before 9AM thinking we were early, but not long after, more customers started showing up too.
We are still coming back this place when around the area."
Errol
"Not recommended for foreign tourists unless you like this kind of set up and you have a strong stomach that is used to local food. Set up is your typical carenderia, not air conditioned, messy, flies everywhere, and most of all, the locals really love this place. Its always full no matter the time of the day.
Food is just what i expected and i enjoyed my meal a lot. They have many kinds of seafoods and everything is affordable. Mas mahal pa ang singil sa habal habal."
Jirehl John
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Frequently Asked Questions
Entoy's Bakasihan is most famous for its signature dish, Linarang na Bakasi, a sour stew made with saltwater eels, as featured on Netflix's Street Food Asia.
Expect a humble, open-air, 'carenderia' style local eatery by the sea with fresh seafood and affordable prices.
The restaurant is located in Cordova and can be a bit far from Cebu City. Taking the CCLEX route from the Labangon side is recommended for easier access.
They offer a variety of fresh seafood such as crabs, saang (conch), oysters, and grilled fish.
Visiting before 11 AM is advised to avoid crowds during peak lunch hours.
The bakasi and eel dishes are local delicacies; individuals with sensitive stomachs should be cautious.
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