Traditional Pilipino Breakfast | Cebu City Philippines | Travel Update

Went down to Spence and ordered a traditional Pilipino breakfast. Also a quick travel update

[@quosette6653]

I'm from Cebu, I enjoy vlogs featuring ordinary life in Cebu, the simple life is relaxation in itself. good job👏👏👏

[@CarefreeChris]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate it

[@SwisstedChef2018]

As a Chef (who has a house in Cebu) allow me to comment: Coffee looks great, and well done. I leave the dried fish to you, as I said I am married to a Filipina and SHE cooks that all the time and my house smells like it too. Surprised bacon rather than tapa. Eggs look slightly overcooked, rice is always done well as it is such a staple in their cuisine. My wife eats with her hands - in Florida, he he. I think the bananas could be plantain but hard to say over a video. Yet, I know that in the house of Filipinos the pan de sal and the hot dog for breakfast are eaten a lot. Bon Apetit bro'

[@CarefreeChris]

I'm not Chef but I'm a big fan of Spence. You should check it out if you haven't already. Everything i've had there is, lami:) Thanks for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it. Also, any suggestions on local restaurants would be incredible. Either way, amping po:)

[@TheBuddyShowWorldwide]

Hey Chris, I'll take you up on the offer to meet. I'm friends with Gio and Paul but they are in Duma and I'm coming there. I'm leaving Thailand this August and need help in finding a. a temporary place and b. a more permanent place in Cebu City. Cheers.

[@CarefreeChris]

Absolutely. Let me know and happy to help. My email address is under the About tab. Reach out. Thanks for watching:)

[@marjunmarcelocristobal2678]

WELCOME to the Country of Choice by More EXPATS ALL OVER THE WORLD !!--- the PHILIPPINES!!❤❤❤❤

[@gregdixon5848]

Its cool for us what you are doing Chris. Its like leading the way. Your commentary is heads above others there in Cebu city. You do the leg work and you are articulate and humble. Be prepared for many foreigners to reach out.

[@CarefreeChris]

Really appreciate it Greg. Hope all is good there for you

[@UndisputedBoxingArvin-nk1dh]

Welcome to the philippines Bruce Willis! We love you!

[@CarefreeChris]

Lol thank you and I’m so happy to be here:)

[@rapidPACMAN]

I'm new to your channel Chris. I'm from Cebu. It's refreshing to get your perspective and insights about our city. It's called the Queen City of the South. Enjoy Cebu!

[@CarefreeChris]

Yes. The Queen City of the South. I have heard that before and love it here. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Amping:)

[@PinayFuzzions]

Looks like an arrays of choices on this menu, American style in Filipino twist, and the food looks delicious. Thanks for sending us some positive videos from the Philippines. Enjoy and stay safe out there. A new friend, Aloha from Hawaii

[@CarefreeChris]

Thank you too

[@marilouremo1076]

Enjoy your vacation ,the beaches

[@CarefreeChris]

Thank you:)

[@pinkskies8128]

🐟Eighty three degrees. Dude, how are you not melting in that heat?! 😅 🐟You fit right in with the locals as you're also very smile-y and greet-y. 🐟Just like in Mexico, tipping isn't expected but I do it regardless. I'm sure the server appreciated your tip! Dave Ramsey posted a video today on his thoughts about tipping in America. 🐟Be mindful of how much dried fish you consume - they're laden with salt! I forgot about this, had dried kippers in Edinburgh and ended up with a massive headache. 🐟I challenge you to attempt eating rice with your hands - PRIOR to learning how to do it properly. 🤣🤣🤣

[@CarefreeChris]

So funny you bring up eating with hands. Have a story about that

[@pinkskies8128]

@@CarefreeChris Pray tell! Perhaps even demonstrate? :)

[@susanmiole5931]

🥰🥰🥰

[@CarefreeChris]

:)

[@greggybada]

tipping in the philippines is most probably commonly done in instances when you ask someone to do something else beyond what their job is... typically like asking someone on the streets to hold a parking spot so you can maneuver your car in, or asking a delivery guy to carry something somewhere you cant, or when they help you fix your broken down car on a busy street... they don't really ask for tips but it usually is accepted as a sign of thanks.....

[@aleliquintos2171]

Welcome to Cebu! We will be there in Oct to do charity work. Hope to see you around

[@CarefreeChris]

Thank you and email me if you like. My address is under about.

[@Enjo2013]

Mr . Chris you have nothing to.worry about the phil and the ppl there..all you need to do just ask them politely and they're welling to help you..that's the Filipino character..have fun and take care

[@CarefreeChris]

I hear you and thank you. I'm so happy to be here.

[@rorybellamy2533]

out of Stock Sir, no fish today , That is what i need around me , genuinely nice people , very nice

[@CarefreeChris]

No fish with my breakfast lol. A little key for the video but oh well. Thanks for watching:)

[@fogrunr5075]

I'll be there from late April to mid-May! 😄😄

[@CarefreeChris]

Nice. Feel free to email me if you're coming to Cebu City. Happy help out if I can. My email is under About. Thanks for watching.

[@Enjo2013]

We though eat with hands it's fun you should try sometime if your alone Mr Chris.we used to eat by hands in the beach or budol fight.

[@CarefreeChris]

You know i'm getting use to eating with a glove and find it easier to eat some foods. Thanks for watching:)

[@Enjo2013]

That's good.

[@sandro_j]

Tipping may not be expected but I’m sure when and what you give is appreciated. Just found your channel and enjoy your positive vibes. Really inspiring.

[@CarefreeChris]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@Mao-Digs-Escariote]

Just check the receipt if there is a service charge included. But tip is highly appreciated by the servers but still depends on their service and up to you on how much.

[@thatdullguy2014]

17:50 Tipping isn't required. Most fancy restaurants like this one may include it in the final bill. Check your receipt if there's a "service charge" line. Also wait staff salaries aren't contingent on tips. It is encouraged in certain places like your local barbershop.

[@CarefreeChris]

Good to know. Thank you

[@BasicBeachCommunity1]

You made a good point anywhere you go you're going to have those people who are hostile... And depending where you go mean you could be in the States and have super high crime areas like Los Angeles New York Chicago. But it's nice to be somewhere traveling and have people who are helpful in polite and kind toward you. 🌴🌴⛵

[@CarefreeChris]

Yes. Exactly

[@bellalagare-es4cy]

Good Chris.more videos.😊

[@CarefreeChris]

Thank you:)

[@florantetan319]

Good on you cris. That's the way. Don't loose hope there a perfect life waiting for you there God bless

[@CarefreeChris]

Thank you so much. Take care there too.

[@florantetan319]

Keep your heart open. I'll bet the right woman is already being lined up for you bro. Keep it up😅

[@florantetan319]

Stay positive. Stay happy. You"LL be surprise buddy

[@mochapoundcake]

18:04 Many restaurants add on a 10% service charge. I would just leave the same amount as additional tip so that the server gets 20% total, just as they would typically get in the US.

[@Freedom2x462]

Langunisa ! Eggs and Garlic fried rice and coffee! That will last half of your day!

[@CarefreeChris]

Absolutely. Ton of food and it does actually

[@OnilMarteNavarroza]

Tipping is not required in the Philippines. If you appreciate the service, you can give whatever amount you want, 20 pesos would be okay for a regular meal service.

[@CarefreeChris]

Yeah. I’m normally dropping 50-100 pesos

[@yolieguiang2082]

@@CarefreeChris that’s so generous of you !

[@deliaraimondo877]

I am a Filipina, and I do tip, even if the service wasn't good.😊

[@marjunmarcelocristobal2678]

​​@@CarefreeChris Woow!! That's waayyy generous of you!! Thank you ..from a Filipino❤...P50 is A-Okay!!

[@garrymiller2769]

The key thing to know about good coffee: If you are needing to put something into it to make it drinkable, then its not good coffee. Good coffee is getting hard to find... there is just to much of a demand for it and the supply (for good arabicas) can't meet this demand. So they substitute, say, robustas for arabicas. That's why you need to "put something into it". Find a coffee shop that sells Liberica/Excelso/Barako (grown right there in the Philippines). Bo's used to be good with these beans, but not so much any more. The supply won't meet the demand, so they have gone the route of substituting cheap robusta cultivars. And man, that stuff is nasty. You'll need more than cream to make it palatable. Good luck down there Chris, i enjoy your stuff. Above all, remember, its all a great adventure. Even the hard knocks come with good memories. I hope to be there before the end of the year (stuck here in Canada for the time being).

[@CarefreeChris]

Nice Gary. Thanks for watching and commenting. One of my many jobs in this lifetime was a roaster in a small coffee roaster in Florida. I learned a ton and broke me as I figured out what fresh coffee was all about. You can roast even the not so good beans but freshly roasted is incredible. Anyway, thanks again and hope you make it out here soon. Shoot me an email if you like. Take care:)

[@aleliquintos2171]

No ,tipping is not normal but they do love it and they do need it, it’s a big help for them

[@CarefreeChris]

That's what I thought too

[@florantetan319]

I use to be the same. Just waiting till it's over. But good life just unfold before my eye. Because of hope

[@NurseTalking]

Enjoy your stay in Cebu. Feel free to ask questions from the locals, they're pretty helpful to foreigners. Salamat is Thank You. Lami is It taste good when talking about food. Dayon is Welcome. Komusta from Spanish word Como esta? is How are you? Maayo means I'm doing good or Okay. Pila and point the thing means How much is this? Are some of the Cebuano words you can say to connect with the locals.

[@CarefreeChris]

So awesome. Thank you so much.

[@floren879]

Great vid

[@CarefreeChris]

Thank you. Appreciate the comments and you watching:)

[@SelwynClydeAlojipan]

Check out the Champorado (sweet chocolate rice porridge) with milk and dried anchovies (dilis) or dried herring (tuyô). Another similar one is Congee/Lugaw/ Arrozcaldo (salted rice porridge) with hard-boiled egg and/or chicken and green onions.

[@CarefreeChris]

Sounds lami:)

[@GaryUy-bt1wx]

I think some restaurants include a service charge in the bill! And that will divided equally by all the staff!! You can see it in the receipt if they include service charge

[@CarefreeChris]

Yes. Exactly

[@moondustgirl2132]

I just watched a little bit. The Danggit part was funny. It's an acquired taste i guess. We have different kinds of dried fish. My favorite is the Tinapa which is smoked, hence the smokey flavor. We also have dried squid which has a sweetness to it. I like it too.

[@CarefreeChris]

It’s an acquired taste but not that bad :-)

[@Enjo2013]

It doesn't matter you give tip or not it's fine Mr Chris.. I been in the restaurant crew before too..

[@CarefreeChris]

Yeah sounds good. I've been leaving 50 - 100 pesos typically which i feel they really appreciate

[@Mao-Digs-Escariote]

you should try the silogs! tapsilog : Beef (any main dish) + Sinangag (fried garlic rice)+ itlog (sunside egg) as trad Filipino breakfast which is usually around 100 pesos

[@CarefreeChris]

I'll give that a shot. Thank you:)

[@RaymondLacsaVlogs]

traditional breakfast is Fried or steamed Rice, Fried egg (scrambled or sunnyside up) + any fried fish or meat

[@CarefreeChris]

Yep. Spence has some really good food there.

[@allancabz]

Welcome to Cebu. Did you get a chance to experience the Sinulog Festival? There’s an American vlogger in Cebu his name is Rod and his channel is Amazing Philippines. I feel you guys have a similar content. You guys should collab.

[@CarefreeChris]

Yeah. I know Rod and his channel. He doesn’t know me but I know him :-) I do live here now and was here for Sinulog back in January. I plan on attending next year as well. Really appreciate you watching and take care there :-)

[@misssmith2746]

Visit Dakak beach in Dipolog/Dapitan City.

[@CarefreeChris]

Nice. I'll have to check that out.

[@Chumarie4w]

Dried dangit are my best fav food with fried garlic rice🤤😅 I miss it, I can’t cook it here husband don’t like the smell 😂 from Alaska here🇺🇸

[@CarefreeChris]

Lol. I have guy nose so the smell doesn’t really bother me. Thanks for watching and commenting. Really appreciate it

[@robertoe.germanjr.2631]

Kare kare, try it too..

[@CarefreeChris]

Will do

[@robertoe.germanjr.2631]

Lami is a Cebuano language... Are you in Cebu city?

[@CarefreeChris]

@@robertoe.germanjr.2631 I am yeah I’m in Cebu City

[@UndisputedBoxingArvin-nk1dh]

Happy place and police are friendly :)

[@CarefreeChris]

Yes. People are so friendly here

[@coldragon2001]

FYI, Locals do tip in the Philippines and Php 100.00 is the usual tip.

[@CarefreeChris]

Good to know and thank you for saying so

[@eli.capinbxu]

Wow! You must be rich to tip that much. We, the locals, usually tip loose change.😊

[@claritaLevin]

Hello Chris how you doing? i was watching your videos i was impressed with your camera the caption is awesome. If you don't mind you can tell me your camera brand pls

[@CarefreeChris]

Yes. I get that question a ton. Here's a quick vid talking about my equipment... kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIG1pGWVhrR6bdk

[@Matthew-gz4oh]

Retire in a few months and looking at moving there to Cebu City in January, so any help is great! Thank you. New sub, so binge watching a bit.

[@CarefreeChris]

Nice. Thanks for the sub. Really appreciate. Stay tuned as I think this channel is ideal for folks looking to move here

[@TumbleweedRocks]

Looks like a great breakfast! Where do you go to work it off? Are there many gyms in Cebu City & are they affordable?

[@CarefreeChris]

Hey Don. Is that you? Food has been great. Really liking the fresh fish, and fruits. Especially the mangos. Wow they're so good. There are decent gyms in town that I found. I've also been running and almost up to 30 min:). Things are really coming along here as planned. Hope you're good there

[@mercyed3598]

I can't eat breakfast without rice Chris gotta have it 3 times daily, i guess thats me being Filipina here in Colorado!

[@CarefreeChris]

That’s hilarious :-) I hope life is good there in Colorado as a Filipina. Take care there :-)

[@aleliquintos2171]

Boracay is a fun place, what station are you going to be in , party at night and shopping and massage in the daytime, lots of water sports

[@CarefreeChris]

Yeah. It was incredible. I'm back in Cebu City now but I was in Station 3.

[@aleliquintos2171]

@@CarefreeChris glad you enjoyed it, if you are still there in October, we will be staying in Radisson Blu Hotel , join us in doing our charity at a small town in the north so you can experience it too

[@CarefreeChris]

Shoot me an email and i'll take a look. My address should be under the About tab

[@aleliquintos2171]

@@CarefreeChris sure will

[@gericornista8133]

Better hit the gym after that breakfast! Bantayan Island is a lot better this season I heard!

[@CarefreeChris]

Yes. Time to workout:)

[@mrq8402]

If you want peace and quiet in Boracay, don't stay in Station 2. That's the party place in town.

[@CarefreeChris]

It’s absolutely mobbed here but also incredibly beautiful

[@hermitcell8568]

Breakfast looks great Chris but I think i will skip the banana,I would try the salted fish 🐠 I’m also a neat black tea person ,Would you recommend bringing some here or did you say you can buy black tea bags in Phillipines

[@CarefreeChris]

I can buy tea bags which is probably the direction I'll go if I can't locate some loose leaf.

[@robertoe.germanjr.2631]

Speciality of Cebu is lechon? You better try it? I stay there for 1 year at Talamban...

[@CarefreeChris]

Yes. Lechon is lami. I like the less fatty parts in particular

[@marybriones6454]

Try to visit negros island,panay island since you are already in the visayan region

[@CarefreeChris]

Yes. I plan on riding around those islands.

[@DebbieSchleicher]

Rice is life.

[@CarefreeChris]

I love rice:)

[@DebbieSchleicher]

@@CarefreeChris I missed home 🇨🇿 I’m going vacation for a month this June can’t wait.

[@CarefreeChris]

I can only imagine. June is right around the corner:)

[@DebbieSchleicher]

@@CarefreeChris Yessss I can’t wait

[@DebbieSchleicher]

@@CarefreeChris Yesssss I can’t wait Anyway I’m from dumaguete if you want to visit in Duma let me know.

[@SportsLounge26]

I saw your other video that people you passed by were staring at you. They probably thought you were Bruce Willis 😂

[@CarefreeChris]

Lol right

[@Resmith18SR]

I am Bruce Willis. I do forget my name now occasionally, though.

[@robertoe.germanjr.2631]

My friends call me Casper, shout Out from Pasig city...... MANILA...

[@CarefreeChris]

Nice Casper. Thanks for watching:)

[@robertoe.germanjr.2631]

My passion cycling and I'm using a road bike, im planning to go back there in Cebu visit my uncle... I'll bring my RB and explore Cebu one more time...

[@maryfel6684]

You don't have to tip. Don't worry Filipinos won't spit on your food or rant on social media if you don't tip. 😂😂😂 But I do have friends who work in hotels and restaurants and they always tell me that they enjoy serving foreigners because they usually tip while most Filipinos don't but they don't get mad if they don't receive any. Some establishments even have "no tipping" signs here. 😅

[@CarefreeChris]

Good to know. Thank you.

[@deliaraimondo877]

It is rude NOT to tip.

[@bromunn8102]

I'd be asking for some sort of hot sauce.

[@CarefreeChris]

Yes. It’s lami

[@aldensayao9209]

We don't really tip. A 50 to 100 peso tip is a lot already and highly appreciated by the waiters.

[@CarefreeChris]

Good to know. Thank you.

[@UndisputedBoxingArvin-nk1dh]

It is not required to tip because we do not have that much money. :)

[@CarefreeChris]

Good to know

[@Chumarie4w]

You don’t have to tip but except to you tips. It’s not necessary in the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@CarefreeChris]

That’s what I’m hearing.

[@_FastLane_]

It's not necessary here but we do leave tips because their salary is not that big compare to other countries. Normal PH tips is 20-50 pesos for me. 😁

[@CarefreeChris]

Excellent. Thanks for the tip:)

[@mytextstories]

20 php is too cheap for a tip. Filipino herr and 50 pesos is my minimum..100 max.

[@_FastLane_]

@@mytextstories Im not rich. 😅

[@mytextstories]

@@_FastLane_ i c..ako din nman..hindi rich..may kaya lang..haha. Charet!

[@_FastLane_]

@@mytextstories 🤣🤣🤣

[@robertoe.germanjr.2631]

Adobo try it?

[@CarefreeChris]

Yes it’s lami:)

[@Enjo2013]

Mr Chris.. I hoping you can find your girl or make some good friends to be trusted so you can go around to the other islands too..

[@CarefreeChris]

Yeah. Me too Angel:)

[@philipmasie]

Proving once again, that you’re Carefree 😂!

[@CarefreeChris]

You know it:)

[@Resmith18SR]

I really like dried fish that tastes and smells like bacon. And I think that cute waitress wanted your phone number. Lol

[@CarefreeChris]

Lol to funny. They’re so adorable there.

[@realnixpixgames]

garlic rice is even better XD

[@CarefreeChris]

Yes except i then taste garlic all day:)

[@realnixpixgames]

@@CarefreeChris 🤣

[@aljilhano5822]

We always tip when we enjoy the food and the services☺️☺️☺️ though it’s not required but as a sense of gratitude and acknowledgment of their service we do give tips.

[@CarefreeChris]

Really helpful. Thank you :-)

[@junkelred2168]

Dried fish is good but it smells hahah

[@CarefreeChris]

It's lami:)

[@lzu2860]

Don’t leave anything on the shore while you swim. My watch wrapped in my sarong was stolen.

[@CarefreeChris]

Great advice. Thank you

[@rheajane2521]

if there is a service charge, you don't need to tip.. and please to ALL FOREIGNERS - don't tip more than 10% of the bill, else they would get use to it. not fair for local consumers

[@CarefreeChris]

Thanks for the tip :-)

[@rheajane2521]

@@CarefreeChris you're welcome!

[@4rct1c9Ic3m4n]

300 for Chorizo bfast is quite expensive

[@CarefreeChris]

Yeah. It’s not that cheap. Food is lami though. Thanks for watching and amping:)

[@donbellemyhappypill2100]

new subscriber here!

[@CarefreeChris]

Thank you so much. Really appreciate the sub

[@shadowfilm7980]

When I was living there (Manila) I would hardly eat Filipino food. Didn’t like it. Too many fatty foods. Lots of Mayo, fried foods etc. Their stroke/heart attack figures are high there. Because of their diet.

[@CarefreeChris]

Yeah I don’t mind the food so much and eat grilled food mostly

[@marjunmarcelocristobal2678]

You can have a choice of Grilled Milfish,Tuna,Salmon,...Grilled Chili Crabs,Curry Shrimps,etc...Philippibes has soooo much to offer.Just widen your choices is all what it takes.❤❤❤

[@addictcar69]

Dry fish is the worst thing to eat

[@CarefreeChris]

Lol it’s not that bad. Salty and fishy:)