Forever take a special place in my heart 🇵🇭❤

Whoever did the research for the places where to eat deserves a raise! the places you eat at in the Philippines are 10/10!!! the best representation of the food here in the PH!!!!

I want to say thank you so much for this video. What could've been a "take some b-roll of street markets for views" became an homage to the culture. It is almost normal to see videos of tourists show obvious disgust when approaching filipino food let alone eating it. Instead, you came at each vendor with grace. You have my respect and thanks.

I'm a local. Thank you so much for this beautiful video. I'm glad that you like your stay here in Cebu.

She casually dropped another movie.

No ONE has ever made this type of food and travel content;usually it's condensed into a 30 minute vlog. Thank you, Tina. AMAZING!

this is one of the best filipino food vlogs done by a foreigner. you can really see the amount of research done by the team, and that shows how authentic and genuine and respectful you are to our country. all of the food you have tried is spot on when it comes to filipino food representation. thank you so much 🥺💕

I was born in Cebu in 1976 before moving to Los Angeles in 88. The food scene was so much different when I was growing up. I think it was simpler and the ingredients were more authentic. The one thing that nobody can take away is our style of lechon because I believe we have the world's best lechon chefs. Thank you for loving my homeland and I appreciate your work♥👏

This is the best feature of Cebu I have ever seen. Ever. Not even Filipinos do it this good, this authentic, this well-researched. Shows real local knowledge. Shows heart, Dooby. First time leaving a comment on your video I think. Just wanted you to know I realllllyyy appreciate this video. I’ve lived here for 18 years. I felt my culture represented well in your video and I learned even more about it too. Thank you.

I love that Tina is not really sensitive with small things like flies etc.. she really knows how to respect other cultures.. a real asian woman. Thank you Tina for visiting my motherland... been a fan of you since pandemic. Looking forward to your future contents🤍

These past two videos have felt like such a love letter to PH. As a Fil-Am who has has yet to go home, it is so touching to see one of my favorite KZfaqrs care so much about research and respect towards our food and culture! Thank you so much for this!!!!!

From a Cebuana who’s living outside of the country and really misses home at the moment. Thank you for showcasing Cebu at its best, this video just made me even more homesick but it also made me look forward to go home and just re-discover all the old food hunts and add in new ones. Thank you tina for reminding me why I love my city so much. ❤

I absolutely love how raw, authentic and how you truly immersed in the local scene. So, so fun to watch. Even us locals will learn so much from your videos.

12:18 The Lady Saying Doobydobydoo is soo wholesome..

To be honest, at first I literally skipped this video because in my mind I thought this is one of those classic foreigners video eating. I am so thankful that KZfaq algorithm didn't give up on keeping recomming this video to me because this is the best documentary about Filipino food! Big Kudos to all rhe creatives behind the scenes and to you too! I hope you'll be able to keep making this Quality videos because this is LIT! This deserves more views

This girl is a natural foodie. I couldn't even eat the other food she tried. I also appreciate the amount of research done for her content.

Silent subscriber here. Honestly, there really aren't many documentaries that showcase the beauty and appeal of the Philippines. Big props to you for doing this!! Hope many more people see how awesome the Philippines is. Thanks for showing the world this! :)

Thank you for showcasing Cebu, Tina. My Cebuano heart is very proud❤

I really love the new path that you are taking which is food vlogging. I enjoyed watching every part of it, and thank you for making the Philippines as your first stop. 😊 🇵🇭🇰🇷

Young, adventurous and beautiful! You are such a delight to watch and I can‘t be happier seeing someone like you enjoying the country that I love and the place of my birth, Cebu! More power to you young lady. I think you‘re making the most of your young life. Be safe always…❤️❤️❤️

I’m happy you’re actually immersing yourself in the filipino markets like a local. This is like a fever dream, you in philippines but this content is so authentic, I enjoy it a lot ❤

Best part of this, she knows HOW to eat Filipino food. Some vloggers would come and won't even bother to ask how to eat the food then complain that they don't like it.

now this is how you do a food content in PH as a foreigner. With proper representation and research! Not those typical "clickbait food vlogs" wherein they eat everything they set their eyes upon and call it the best food the Philippines has to offer.

I’m mad at myself for discovering this video late. Really well made; you can tell a lot of research has been made before visiting. Dooby is really different. This made my Cebuano heart happy. Thank you! 👏🏻

I think this is one of the best Filipino cuisine food vlogs by someone who is not based in the Philippines ❤️ truly found hidden gems and food that locals really eat.

As a filipino living abroad, seeing my culture and food so respected and celebrated brings such a warm smile to my face! Thank you so much for showing love for my country! Hope to see more of your adventures around the world!

This content is as authentic as you. You've presented a different side of Cebu that not many content creators were able to show. You've definitely showcased the simple, humble, and exquisite side of the Queen City of the South. 🥰👏🏽

The last place by the way isn't Malou's Pochero. It's Ned Nanay's Grill for everyone's reference. I really love how you captured the locality of Cebu. I was born and raised in Cebu and I kinda miss home. Out of all the vloggers I've seen featuring Cebu, this has been the best so far. Good job to you and your production team, Tina! Thank you for featuring my hometown.

You should be on TV or netflix, more platforms. Love everything about your vlogs! 🎉

32:34 God damn, Doobie nailed it! That's what most clout-chasing PH food reviewers miss. The food here in PH might taste repetitive, lack spices, mostly fried, reliant on sauces. We get it. But the vibes, man. The bonding, the group atmosphere. That's what PH cuisine is all about. Communal food, beer-friendly, mix-and-match to your liking with things like rice and vinegar to balance it out. With excellent music in the background (tone-deaf Pinoys are rare). Oh, and to finish it all up, we have a top-tier dessert game, PH love them sweets!

I spent two years in Cebu in my childhood and watching this brought back so many memories and nostalgia that I wasn’t expecting to feel during the video. This video is so special and such a great encapsulation of Cebuano culture

Cebu is the best!….I lived there for years, and never regretted a moment… food, entertainment, and gorgeous beaches. What a great place.

You see her passion to food when she always tells how grateful and privileged she is in witnessing the food prep and not just eating good food. Thank you Tina for sharing our food in your platform. Hope you visit other islands! There’s still a lot here!

Girl you could even consider yourself a local by now. That was AMAZING! Truly captured the real Cebu.

Ngl, this is a top tier content. It's refreshing to see this type, informative and fun. Not like 90% of bullshit and negative ones. Ang galing. Kudos to u Tina!

I love how kind and respectful you are with the Filipino food and culture. I’ve been following you for a long time now…your professionalism and talent will take you very far. That’s what makes you an excellent vlogger. Thank you. 🌸

Aahh! Doobidoobidoo! Haha classic!

i went to college in cebu and i'd have to say you went to more places in 72 hours than myself in 4 years lol. but seriously, i'm feeling a little homesick right now and your videos have really put a smile on my face. tina, i've always loved your content, but these philippine food crawls have been nothing short of excellent. thanks for putting a spotlight on filipino cuisine! to quote kris jenner, you're doing amazing sweetie!!! p.s. u have to try visiting dumaguete and bacolod some time! the philippines is home to delicious, complex, and interesting food, and though i'd say you've explored *so much* in the time that you were there, you've only just scratched the surface!! food in the province is such a different experience!

I’ve been following u in TikTok but I love u more here in yt! One of the best content creators who made food content in Cebu. Unlike most content creators who would go to cafes and restos or use the “Filipino branding” as clickbait, yours is different. You paid homage to our city and truly ate like the locals💚

man, I miss my home, cebu. can't wait to get back there this golden week. 8:25 puto'g sikwati. puto = sweet sticky rice with ginger sikwati = hot cocoa those round things made from cocoa beans are called tablea. my grandma used to knead those by hand every night. puto'g sikwati is a traditional breakfast. best paired with the sweetest mangoes.

"Just because it's cheap, doesn't mean it's bad food." - Dooby, 2024 In Cebu, there are a lot of cheap places to eat and mid-range and expensive ones too. The thing about the place Tina went is IT IS THE PRIME SPOT of Cebu's market industry. So, the food they serve are cheap because the ingredients that are used came from direct suppliers, there's no middle man in between. The Taboan Market is also a public market, so the rent is cheap to zero. The cooks or sellers of the food are their own bosses and employees as well, so the products' stay w/in the price they wanted it to be. This just goes to show how locally-owned and small businesses are still able to provide GOOD FOOD but at a price that ANY FILIPINO can afford to buy. You gotta love Dooby for bringing this type of discussions and examples in a platform where creators typically follow the mainstream (or tourist-y) options. Gihigugma tika, Dooby! (It means I love you.)

I'm Filipina and live in Mindanao, I just visited Cebu for a short travel to visit my brothers, nephews, and nieces who all live there. Would've loved to see you there because I also went and ate at all the places you've been!!! Thank you so much for sharing this. I'm so happy you chose Cebu because that is my absolute favorite place to visit when I want to eat lowkey good food. There are a lot of places in the Phils that have different take on food & Filipino culture, but Cebu is the best place to start a Filipino food journey. Kudos to the research it took to find these absolute best places to eat in Cebu bec we all know there are a lot to choose from. 😍🥰

Girllll I started watching your videos last year and as a mass consumer of food traveler content....you are HANDS DOWN top for me across ALL media platforms. You are so charming and genuine and well versed in the food world. The fact that you're a female is why you're my favorite, you deserve so much credit for the way you represent all of us along with your personal culture. I adore you and will never get enough of your videos!

12:16 "ah DOOOOOOBEDOOOOOBEDOOOOOOO" 😂😂😂😂😂. Love the consistency with these uploads and long form docs Tina!!

This video made me fall in love with the Philippines all over again.I actually visited there for the first time last year although I am a Canadian born Filipina. ❤ Anywho, that lady was so cute when she tried to say your name but she said "doo bee Doo bee Doo"🥺😁🫂

You're getting popular here in the Philippines specially when you featured the Cebu series of vlogs. In fact, you're getting pretty and prettier each day you come out with a new vlog. Just enjoy Philippines!

Wow, I absolutely loved how she included Cebu in her food adventure! The variety of dishes she tried looked incredible, especially the lechon. It's amazing to see her explore the local markets and indulge in authentic Filipino cuisine. Cebu City definitely deserves its spot as a must-visit food destination! 🍽

At the Pungko, pungko, I believe they don’t serve beers because if they did, people would hang out and chill there forever just drinking. It’s to keep the flow going and have people just eat and leave. So I think that’s why they refrain from selling beers. Awesome content! I love how you really went really local and the markets. You’ve done a lot more than I have and I was born and raised in Cebu. I cannot stop laughing about the “Chicharon Bukake!” 😂

7:10 look at how LOLA is smiling at the back while watching ate Tina!🥺❤

Filipino here! and this is my first time hearing these dishes. I was born and raised in manila so hearing all of these and seeing how much you loved them makes me jealous haha kudos dooby! one of your best vids

Hello Dooby! I’m born and raised in Cebu and when my friends fly here, this is the kind of experience I try to give them as well. Totally agree on not going to hotels and resorts for food because the best of the best kind of food here are found in markets, streets and in small inexpensive eateries. Thank you for showing the world the best way to experience our food. For sure, other Cebuanos watching are very happy with this vlog ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

I love how you chose to show this side of Cebu, which I believe is one of it’s true essence instead of going to fancy restaurants. My Cebuana heart is 🥹❤

I love how you covered the hidden gems in the cebu marketplace. These are not usually featured in international vlogs as they are not mainstream. Very good research and production team

tina, thank you for being so good at what you do. i genuinely loved this video. so much so that every time you explained a little history of cebu and the food u ate, i cried. u always go and do it in the most authentic way!! and i appreciate u for that. i have never seen any other content creator that does it like you do. cebu city is my home and forever will be my favourite place in the world, thank you for featuring the locals in this amazing vlog!! i hope you come back to cebu and explore beautiful beaches and waterfalls as well. also hoping to see you in person 💓

I swear Tina is a Filipino. You cannot convince me otherwise. The best Filipino food vlog!

Dooby! You deserve props for having one of the best food docu series on Filipino food by a visitor to our country since Anthony Bourdain! This is the highest compliment I can give, your videos were so very genuine and well researched! :') 💯💯💯

2:18 that was not pork skin.. those were LANDANG, a processed starch comming from a Trunk of a Boli Palm tree or Buri Palm tree. We use those in Coocking Binignit. it is a Visayan dessert soup and it is served Hot. it is like the Halo Halo of soups bec, its ingredients are Glutinous rice, Landang, Coconut milk, Banana, Taro, Purple yam, Sweet potato, Sago. and I don't know if you already tried it but its the sweetest soup you will ever have..

I recently just found out about you dooby and wow you're already one of my favorite food channels here on KZfaq. I just love how real your reactions are! seeing you try all the authentic food on eateries beside the streets instead of trying out restaurants in Malls or in other commercial spaces, just shows how genuine you are with food. keep up the awesome work with your channel and thank you for visiting the Philippines!

You're not just a foreigner/tourist now, but you're already an honorary Filipino. Thank you for immersing yourself with the people and taking time to explore our food. Filipino food is not mostly known because the essence of what Filipino food is like shared home cooked meals eaten together by families in one table. Thank you dooby!

Thank you for taking the time to explore Cebu, Tina! I just have a few things to point out: - People in Cebu are called Cebuanos, not Cebuans - The white wrinkly thing you called chicharon is landang, not chicharon. I think it’s used in binignit/bilo-bilo which is a snack that is kinda like a sweet hotpot - Paypay is cebuano and tagalog for fan so pinaypay is quite literally fanned out banana. - Puto sikwate is usually considered as breakfast food in Cebu, not dessert. - Kinda wish you tried the chorizo with a little vinegar, just like how we locals like it. - Puso is encased in coconut leaves, not banana leaves. - The root crop you pointed in Taboan market is called gabi, i guess taro in common terms? Filipinos, correct me if I’m wrong here - The crab relleno is filled with crab meat and vegetables that I can’t identify but definitely not rice. - There’s a debate on which city makes the best lechon in Cebu (Talisay, Carcar, Liloan) but I guess wherever you go, you can never go wrong with Cebuano lechon. - Love that tuslob buwa didn’t scare you but if you want the most authentic tuslob buwa you can get, go to Pasil. It’s a barangay right beside Taboan. - I think I may be biased but I honestly think there’s not a bad restaurant in Cebu so it was not a surprise that the pochero place you went to was good, but if you’re taking recommendations, try Ekit’s Pocherohan next time. All in all, I love this video! You couldn’t have done a better job on showcasing Cebu to the world 💕

Never thought I'd live to see the day Tina speaking in my dialect (bisaya). Adorable af. Didn't get the chance to see her and Kevin but hope you guys had fun here in Cebu. I think a 2nd tour is in order.

This is amazing, Tina! We can feel your hard work, passion and enthusiasm. This is a great video that really shows what the place has to offer, food-wise, people-wise, and culture-wise. Many have made contents like this but there is nothing such as your video here. Thank you for your meticulous work in showing our Cebu to other people!!!

My fave foodie youtuber made an hour and a half long video of my hometown. My heart is so happy 🥹🫶🏼✨

The adobo of Cebu is the best adobo version for me! I agree that the cebuano squid adobo is one of the best I’ve eaten in my 57yrs!

I was so happy to see you opened the vlog at Taboan Market. Like no food vlogger knows this place yet. All the places youve visited are all local favorites that keep us sustained throughout the day. Good job!

It's so sad that I am from Cebu who now lives in Canada and I haven't even been to the some of the places where you ate and I kind of wanna go home and try it. I definitely would try it when I get home. It's so heartwarming seeing this. I'm tearing up for no reason. Thank you for featuring our city.

Wow! I'm from Cebu, and I've always been captivated by your KZfaq shorts. Thank you so much for providing such comprehensive content showcasing the Queen City of the South! ❤️

10\10 from a Local. Best representation of Cebu. Our life, food and living as a local.

true professional in her element…the appreciation for the food & culture is genuine & her personality is cherry on top. keep killin it dooby! best food content I’ve seen in a minute.

I have subscribed to your channel over a year ago. Very grateful for visiting Philippines and going to Cebu where I grew up. Much love --- from Orlando FL❤

Tina makes food vlogging so fun and easy to watch. She's witty, funny, and makes an effort to know the food she'll be eating. Also, kudos to Kevin for capturing the best shots and videos for this vlog. Hope you'll be visiting PH again on your food trip.

I really love how you explored local markets and carinderias, and thankfully, you loved it! Thank you for showcasing Filipino food like this. Very raw and authentic. 🫰

Cebu lechon is hands down, the BEST lechon in the world 😭 you made me crave lechon at 1 in the morning!

Amazing Choices of the places you visited. Me being a local who visited all of it still is amazed seeing this video. Great Job!

I swear. This is Netflix worthy. And I will tell you, I will do an all nighter watching these. I adore your way of interaction with thr people you have met. Asked the best questions, and the insertion of bloopers in between like butchered words made sense and made thid a full circle moment. Currently watching this while working. Really entertained. ❤❤❤ Hope to see more of these with your next food journey across the world.

Growing up in Cebu and watching you feature and appreciate its food and culture is surreal.

Now this is how you make an authentic content! You can tell it is not just for content but her passion for food and culture is the center of it! Thanks Tina!

Hands down Tina! You showcased the best of the best of cebu! The most authentic cebuano food as it can get. And the amount of food knowledge, the effort to research and the respect to the culture is amazing! Thank you so much! Wipes all my homesickness away ❤

I really admire how humble and down to earth you are. 🙏✨ thank you so much for showcasing our food and culture. 🫶

ever since i first watched you on tiktok, i was hoping you’d get to visit the philippines because i just know you’d DEVOUR our food here. thank you for making extra effort to research, edit, and just appreciate what our country offers. 🤍 always rooting the best for you, tina! i hope u get the chance to do these types of videos all over the world :-)

this is the type of food vlogging that i would want to watch everytime because you keep on interacting with the people that made those food and it means a lot to them❤

Did I just watched 1h30 of Philipino food? Didn't see the time past. I love your food reviews, and the balls that you have to try any food.

CEBU!!! I miss my beloved hometown. Thank you dooby ❤️

As a Filipino who never been to Cebu, this video made me book my flight from Singapore. ✈🍽😋

Hi, I’m a Cebuano! Thank you for showcasing Cebu cuisine and culture! ❤

Thank you Tina for showing the BEST OF CEBU! Your vlog is the best representation of Cebuano Food that a local food vloger missed. These are the food that any Overseas Filipino Workers would really miss!!

YOU ARE AMAZING! Your video is SO AUTHENTIC. For someone who is a native in Cebu, you did capture the daily lives of our local spots. THANK YOU. You are very respectful, relatable and sooo freakin real and humble

Chicharon bulaklak or ginabot in cebuano is actually pork intestine. The rice in cebu is called "puso" which is wrapped in palm leaves (not banana).

An hour and a half will always fly by with your videos :)

I only trust Tina when it comes to authentic and comprehensive foodie guide plus the way she describes the food is absolutely incredible 💯💯💯

Tina, this made my heart so warm, it actually made me tear up. 🥲 I grew up in Cebu, and despite of leaving home to traverse wherever, nothing comes close to home. (We all hear this a lot, but i’m saying it with utmost sincerity.) You’ve poured so much thought, heart and soul into this that I think I just grew another heart with so much missing for home… and I’m actually swelling with so much pride, coz this is exactly what our culture, our food, our people deserve. 🥹 So daghan kaayong salamat (thank you so much) to you and your husband for doing this. 🤍 I do have a few notes though! In case you wanna revisit Cebu again and dive deeper into our local cuisine! (Also for anyone else lurking in the comments and are curious to try and visit!) I’ll try to do this in the order of how you featured the food on your vlog although I’m no longer mentioning the food which I think you really hit right on the spot for the best experience. * Puto and Sikwate - You were so sooo lucky to have experienced this in Taboan where it was freshly prepared before you. Not everyone gets to enjoy this experience. More than a dessert, this pair is actually a breakfast staple, and I especially love it when the sikwate is prepared thicker (richer) and a little bit more bitter, like melted dark chocolate. And this pair goes so well with mangoes too. I think a lot of Filipino restos offer this, but if you want something quick and really well made too, any branch of Tabléa Chocolate could serve you a good one (you can buy packs of tablea or any tablea-made desserts with you to bring home too.) * Buwad (!!!) - a.k.a. Dried Fish. I actually thought you’d try some dried fish since you were already in Taboan. A lot of the dried fish in Taboan comes from an island called Bantayan which is on another island (still in the jurisdiction of Cebu) but far north. You have to try the ultimate Filipino breakfast with the freshest danggit (a kind of dried fish), eggs and garlic rice. Another plus for a trip to Bantayan is its otherwordly beaches. (You can go to Kota in Bantayan to experience some fo the best in all of this.) * Pungko Pungko with Chicharong Bulaklak - We actually call this Ginabot in Cebu. The texture is quite gummy/chewy because it’s not just deep fried pork BUT pork intestines. Lol so surprise! You did not just eat a pig’s brain (Tuslob Buwa) but also a pig’s intestines. Hehehe. But to be fair, Ginabot is my all-time favorite Cebuano streetfood. Like I literally inhaled this in high school, but I must say that for the best experience, you have to try the ones in Lapu2x and/or Talisay/Tabunok! They serve always the freshest batch and they’re huuuge. The crisp is like no other. I think what makes Ginabot taste 10x better is actually the sawsawan (sauce mix) that you dip it into. I especially love it when they include tuba (coconut wine) in it. So the best sawsawan to match ginabot is tuba + onions + ginger + chili + suka (vinegar). Or what we call “suka nga pinakurat” (you can order this separately too like a liquid gochujang lol). * Lechon Manok - You only featured Lechon Baboy (which undoubtedly is Cebu’s pride and glory) but we actually have some really amazing Lechon Manok too. The best ones are those prepared in the same way we do with Lechon Baboy (so it’s the spit roasted chicken, not the barbecued chicken). I would recommend Joule’s Lechon Manok in Talamban. * Siomai sa Tisa (and special mention: Braddex) - Since you’ve gone to Colon and Carbon night markets, if you go a little further south of the city, you could visit Tisa and experience their “Siomai”, which is inspired by the Chinese Siu Mai or Zhēng Jiǎo. What makes it extra special is how they make their sauce/dip for their Siomai, and the whole dimsum experience is turned into a street food staple in this area. I also mentioned “Braddex” since Cebuanos reaaaally love a particular chain of dimsum fast food, and Braddex is a version of it where they’ve managed to recreate decent dimsum, and turn it into something more accessible for everyone. * STK (Sugba, Tuwa, Kilaw) - literally translates to “grill, stew, and eaten fresh”. These three methods is how we best enjoy seafood here in Cebu. Despite growing up in Lechon capital of the Philippines, I really love and take pride of my seafood, so apart from your experience in Lolo Inteng’s Bakasihan, I wish you could’ve visited other STK shops (there’s a bunch lined up in Capitol area, which are some of the OGs), a few steps away from Fuente Osmeña Blvd. Or maybe, if you do end up traveling to Bantayan next time, if you visit the local market, you can find these good spots/vendors who can gladly STK the best and freshest seafood for you. * Brazo Cake - And while you’re in Bantayan (there’s also actually a branch in Cebu City already), you can go ahead and try the Brazo de Mercedes Cake in Kermit’s Bantayan. If you love desserts, you will probably die for. (There are so much more Cebuano desserts I tell ya.) Anyway! I hope these help in your itinerary to your next Cebu trip! 🫡 Again, daghang salamat for producing this amazing and thoughtful content about Cebu. 🥹

OMG this is making me homesick! I miss all of these! Thank you for featuring Cebu and our amazing food ❤

After Manila, and now Cebu! Super love your long food trip experience !!!❤❤❤

Dooby my God how freakin amazin you are! Not only do you love and enjoy the cuisine you encounter, but you also appreciate the work and culture behind the dishes. You see food as a human connection and that makes you a gem in the digital culinary space! More power to you and your team!

i love how tina describes the flavor of the food. it makes me want to try them too!!

the best cebu food appreciation vlog ever!!! she's really getting into it and feasted like a local 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

only 1.5 hr video. thought it was 72hrs. Love it.

i love seeing my culture be so appreciated with so much joy and respect, your knowledge of history also makes your videos so much more enjoyable to watch.

I was born in Cebu, watching you made me miss all the good food… Thank you so much❤️

Queen city of the south never fails, you did great. Never saw Cebu this way before. Thank you so much😊