The Boy Zugba, Kusina Bisaya Experience

One fine evening, we decided to have dinner. Instead of going to the usual spot, we opted to try something new, a resto that we’ve never been to. That’s when I suggested Boy Zugba, a resto bar along Corrales Avenue.

At 7PM, we’re lucky to get a spot in the small parking space in front of the establishment, considering there were a lot of diners inside.

We were greeted by a smiling waiter, and directed us to a table set for 3 persons near the counter.

What do you expect from Boy Zugba, Kusina Bisaya? With the name alone, it implies that their specialties of the house are grilled (sugba) dishes. But when you check out their menu, they really have a lot to offer, dishes with entertaining and funny names in native dialect Bisaya. Makalingaw (nakakatuwa, nakakaaliw)!

Flipping from one page to another, we decided to order the following; (huh! No grilled food for us tonight!)

Bandihadong Krispy if translated in English is “a bowl of crispy” comprising of prito manok (fried chicken), kalamares (flour coated sliced squid) and lumpiang kagubkob (very crispy spring rolls). There’s nothing special about this dish except for the presentation. The divided ceramic serving dish is a good choice for this type of food combo, with the condiments (sweet chili sauce, mayonnaise and ketchup) neatly filled the 3 square compartments. The word “Krispy” didn’t let us down because everything on the plate we’re very crispy and tasty.

Sakay na sa Bisaya Express is the Bisaya version of Bicol Express. Instead of the long chillies, they substituted it with string beans (it definitely taste and looks like string beans). Now I think about it, the “haling gyud” or very hot and spicy is probably using the long chillies and since we ordered the “medyo halang”, thus, the substitution. (Correct me if I’m wrong please). With the food we have ordered, this dish definitely surpassed my expectation. I loved spicy foods, every drop of the soup, every piece of the vegetables and meat, was delectable.

Ginumis Cooler is the store-made drink. A mixture of gulaman, sago, cereals and something we do not know. The result is a bland, tasteless drink. Hah! the P65.00 for a mason jar full of Ginumis is definitely not worthy.

And last but not least, every Filipino favorite food the Rice, nicely served in an individual ceramic bowl with cover. Liked!

This is how our table for three looks like with the food on it, pre-arranged for pictorial purposes by us. J

Thanks to one of the service crews for the photographs. He was obediently taking our photos from every corner possible.

Alex, Ann’s friend from Iligan was very entertaining. I really enjoyed talking to him, to both of them. Thanks for the time Alex aka Sharapova and Mare Ann.

Overall our first dine out at Boy Zugba was a very funny and enjoyable one. If asked to visit again Boy Zugba?

My answer is definitely yes, because the following week, I was asked for by our newly appointed regular employees for suggestions were to lunch out for a change. I suggested Boy Zugba, and they all agreed!

A long table at the main hall good for 20 persons was reserved to us, our orders were readily served when we arrived, the power of advance order.

On the table were the following Boy Zugba dishes, Sinuglaw de Cagayan, Tsuper Sisig, Sakay na Bisaya Express, Tuna Belly, Lechon Kawali and Pork Liempo. There were soup that I forgot the name, soft drinks and of course rice.  

So cheers for the delicious foods served and the happy group pictorial! J Congratulations also to the new five (5) young Electrical Engineers for your regular appointment.