One does not have to be a rocket scientist to know how much the Chinese have influenced the Queen City of the South. This is readily seen through the number of Chinese restaurants in and around the city. Some of these restaurants were established decades ago and have tickled the taste buds of Cebuanos through the years. One of these restaurants is Cebu Lumpia House.
Cebu Lumpia House- image source: Cebu Lumpia House Facebook Page
History
The Cebu Lumpia House was initially established in 1956 as a small shop offering congee in downtown Cebu. During this time, the area was considered as the heart of the city and filled with businesses selling anything and everything to meet the needs of the residents of the city. Since it was located along Plaridel Street, it was called the Plaridel Restaurant. But, disaster struck fifteen years later after the place was razed by a fire. This family-owned restaurant reopened along Manalili Street in 1974 under a new name, the Lumpia House.
The Cebu Lumpia House was initially established in 1956 as a small shop offering congee in downtown Cebu. During this time, the area was considered as the heart of the city and filled with businesses selling anything and everything to meet the needs of the residents of the city. Since it was located along Plaridel Street, it was called the Plaridel Restaurant. But, disaster struck fifteen years later after the place was razed by a fire. This family-owned restaurant reopened along Manalili Street in 1974 under a new name, the Lumpia House.
Cebu Lumpia House- image source: Cebu Lumpia House Facebook Page
Family Business
Today, the Cebu Lumpia House has expanded and established a number of branches in different parts of the city. Loyal customers of the restaurant say it offers “the best noodle in town.” It offers Fookien cuisine, which was brought to Cebu by Co Chui Kui from mainland China. Similar to many family-run businesses, all the members of the family had a role to play. Co, the patriarch, managed the place with his wife, Lucita, taking the role of the chief cook. On the other hand, the children were the kitchen assistants.
Today, the Cebu Lumpia House has expanded and established a number of branches in different parts of the city. Loyal customers of the restaurant say it offers “the best noodle in town.” It offers Fookien cuisine, which was brought to Cebu by Co Chui Kui from mainland China. Similar to many family-run businesses, all the members of the family had a role to play. Co, the patriarch, managed the place with his wife, Lucita, taking the role of the chief cook. On the other hand, the children were the kitchen assistants.
Cebu Lumpia House- image source: Cebu Lumpia House Facebook Page
The restaurant opened a fine dining restaurant under the same name in the Banilad area. The Banilad branch of the restaurant features an intricate interior with lavish decorations. The Cebu Lumpia House also has stalls in a number of mall-based food courts in the city. The menu has remained relatively unchanged, which is probably one of the reasons why people keep on coming back to the place. The quality of the food is also consistent in all its branches.
Cebu Lumpia House- image source: Cebu Lumpia House Facebook Page
The Food
The specialty of the house is, of course, the lumpia. The Cebu Lumpia House offers different variations of their lumpia, such as the Chinese Lumpia, Lumpia Shanghai and Native Lumpia. In addition to the lumpia, the restaurant is also known for their egg noodles, which is considered among the best in the city. The noodles come in different variations, including the Wanton Noodles, Humba Noodles, and Shrimp Ball Noodles, among others.
The specialty of the house is, of course, the lumpia. The Cebu Lumpia House offers different variations of their lumpia, such as the Chinese Lumpia, Lumpia Shanghai and Native Lumpia. In addition to the lumpia, the restaurant is also known for their egg noodles, which is considered among the best in the city. The noodles come in different variations, including the Wanton Noodles, Humba Noodles, and Shrimp Ball Noodles, among others.
Cebu Lumpia House- image source: Cebu Lumpia House Facebook Page
Aside from the lumpia and noodle, the restaurant also offers a number of other Chinese dishes, including the Siomai, Bachang, and Steamed Rice. The menu of the place is not limited to Chinese food since they also offer non-Chinese dishes, including the Steak Sandwich, Crispy Chicken and Pork Barbecue.
Cebu Lumpia House- image source: Cebu Lumpia House Facebook Page
Aside from its restaurant, the Cebu Lumpia House also offers catering services for parties and events. For inquiries, you can contact them through (032) 254-4675 or (032) 416-8481.
Cebu Lumpia House- image source: Cebu Lumpia House Facebook Page
Cebu Lumpia House- image source: Cebu Lumpia House Facebook Page
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