Why it ranks
A Pasil fish-market-district eatery with a Michelin Bib Gourmand for larang, the sour Cebuano fish stew, served with corn grits.
Order this: Linarang (sour porcupine fish soup) with rice or mais
Best for: Adventurous eaters wanting a true Cebuano market dish.
Good to know: Cash only and closes at 14:00; the guide suggests eating before noon.
Key facts
| Cuisine | Cebuano |
|---|---|
| Price | ₱ |
| Hours | Daily 06:00–14:00 |
| ★ 4.6 · 140 reviews |
Score breakdown
| Signal | Points | How it was calculated |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews · 45% weight | 29.7/45 |
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| Credentials · 15% weight | 0/15 |
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| Track record · 15% weight | 0/15 |
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| Transparency · 25% weight | 20/25 |
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| Evidence points | 50/100 | #1 in Seafood, Lantaw Native Restaurant (Compostela), has 61 points |
| Score | 89 | 60 + 39 × (50 ÷ 61)1.5 · How the category score works |
Licences, accreditation & registrations
No licence or accreditation on record yet.
Address
10 F. Rallos Street, Pasil, Cebu City 6000 · +63 927 302 5936
Evidence & sources
- guide.michelin.com/en/cebu-region/cebu-city/restaurant/esmen — Michelin Guide page (opened): address, phone, hours, cash only, linarang
- guide.michelin.com/ph/en/article/michelin-guide-ceremony/full-list-mic — Michelin full list 2026 (opened): Bib Gourmand, Cebu City
- sunstar.com.ph/cebu/complete-list-michelin-guide-2026-awardees-in-cebu — SunStar Cebu (opened): Rallos St, Pasil; larang with mais
- google.com/maps/place/Esmen+Carinderia/@10.2925309,123.8945144,17z/dat — Google Maps place page (opened): name, address, coordinates, rating 4.6 from 140 reviews
FAQ
Where is Esmen?
Esmen is at 10 F. Rallos Street, Pasil, Cebu City 6000.
What should I order at Esmen?
Linarang (sour porcupine fish soup) with rice or mais.
How is Esmen ranked?
Esmen has a category score of 89 (50 evidence points) and ranks #2 for seafood in the Philippines on our editorial methodology. Payment never affects rank.
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