The Jungle In Mactan Cebu
Wow, what a wonderful time Jessie and I had at The Jungle in Metro Cebu City.
The Jungle is a restaurant in Metro Cebu. It is in Lapu Lapu. The actual location is on Circumferential Road at Bagumbayan Maribago.
The Jungle in Cebu features live entertainment. I’ve never seen anything like it in the three and a half years that I have lived here. If it is out there, I’ve not run across it.
They have two live shows at night. Dinner show times are at 6:30 and 8:30 7 days a week. They will also do lunch shows by reservation with a 10 person minimum. I would confirm those show times as they could change.
If you are in the Mactan area, they will even pick you up for free. They have a surcharge if you are in Cebu City Proper. Their phone numbers are: 0915-824-9690 and land line is 580-1904. You can also learn more by visiting The Jungle‘s website here. The Jungle also has a Facebook page that I hope you will visit and like.
From the moment I stepped out of the taxi, I was treated like a king. We were greeted by four or more people. When we entered, we saw a large dining area with a high ceiling. At first, I was a little worried because the doors were open. I thought it was going to be hot. It was a hot day in Cebu and still hot that night. I was very comfortable in the restaurant and I’m very hot natured. I noticed air con units no the wall. I don’t know if they were running or not but I was completely comfortable there.
Soon, I met Philip. He is the owner and a Southerner full of hospitality and a very likable person. We talked quite a bit. Just chit chat and now we may meet up in Leyte. I’m hoping to go there next month. MacArthur’s Landing is in Jessie’s home town and he wants to see it.
The food at The Jungle is abundant and extremely good. My favorite was the BBQ pork that I had but I had lots of food. More food than I could eat. Now I should disclose I was an invited guest and Philip had his staff bring many things out for us to try I also enjoyed the pig ears and pig tongue. At least that’s what Jessie said it probably was. It is called sisig. It is always a little worrisome when the Filipino says it is pork, it might be tongue and ears. It was good.
The food is good but you know there is lots of good food. What sets The Jungle in Cebu apart is the entertainment. I’ve been wanting to go for quite some time but I don’t get to Cebu City very often. Something else sets The Jungle apart and that is the staff. They are friendly and attentive. I’ve seen nothing better in the Philippines. Actually, I’ve only seen the staff equaled in one place and that was in Palawan.
There is a stage within The Jungle and that is what makes the place very special and please don’t come to Cebu City and not visit this restaurant. It is an absolute must see. Just don’t come here without going there!
There are various dances that are preformed on stage. The dances represent Filipino culture. I know it is quite authentic because Jessie kept saying I use to do that in grade school! So it is very real, it is the Philippines and you will go back with stories to tell. Be sure to take your video camera. Mine wasn’t working so I had to settle for low quality video that I will share.
Jessie joined in the show at the end, the girls came out to our table several times to try to get us to
dance. I told her that “I’d love to dance with you but I’ll have a heart attack and die.” I probably would survive but I couldn’t do that without wishing I hadn’t. I would have enjoyed it though. All of the dancers were very nice and the Filipina were both beautiful and charming. Very friendly. The dancer just said “Thank you” when I told her I would love to dance with her but I just couldn’t.
Jessie jumped or hopped through the bamboo poles as you can see in the video below. She was the first and then many others followed her. The dance is called the Tinikling.
You know, The Jungle will likely cost you a little more than many places but trust me, it is worth an extra P300 to P400 per person. I will be going back, I’ll go back just for the show.
As I was sitting at The Jungle, enjoying more food than I could eat and the show I realized I would never be able to say enough good things about The Jungle in Cebu.
The dancers take their entertainment seriously. It was obvious and they were in much better sync than I usually see even on TV during Sinulog. Part of the show includes a tribute to Sinulog which is the grandest fesitval in the Philippines. Sinulog is often called the mother of festivals.
Heat Within The Jungle
The show ends with a spectacular fire eater and if you’re close to the stage prepare for heat. Heat not just from the dancers but from the fire that in the end will be close.
My pictures didn’t turn out very well. Anyone want to donate a real camera to my favorite cause? Me?
I told Philip that the Cebu now has two secrets, one is Bantayan Island and the other is The Jungle. Simply, I implore you, don’t spend a night in Cebu without going to The Jungle! If you’re living in Cebu City, get your butt over there! The Jungle is worth the trip.
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I visited CEBU CITY august of 2009 until early NOVEMBER 2009,had a very good time while there,I stayed at ALPA CITY SUITES for awhile but wanted to be closer to center of CEBU so went to PACIFIC PENNIONNE,it’s no MOTEL 6 but was treated VERY well,staff was very friendlt and helpful,I liked going to ROBINSONS store,SM CITY MALL,and AYALA CENTER,met many people from all over the world,I did like MOOON CAFE,I did go to BOHOL for three days,I plan on returning but would like to go to BAGUIO next time…
HI Clair, Pacific Pension is very nice to me. It is in a very good location and that is where I almost always stay.
A few days ago I gave Cebu View a try. I was a little weary of the place and it is even more into the center things, more into where most Filipino live. It is near Basicla Santo Nino, a very “colorful” part of town. I will be staying there more often now. They have wi-fi in the room for another P150 a day or so.
I’ll be writing a review on the place as soon as I get time.
I am glad you and Jessie found that place. I have been there twice and always highly recomend it. As both times I was there only one other group shared the enjoyment of the evening. So I hope the word gets out so this place can continue and prosper. As it should given the wonderful evening of great food and entertainment it gives to its guests. Its a little pricey but worth every peso.
Jodon, I do agree and nice to find someone else that has been there to confirm what I found.
The owner mentioned to me, it is a place the first time visitor should see and it is. What a great first stop this restaurant makes.
It is a very special place and yes there are not a lot of people going there. Hopefully the secret will get out as it is really something all visitors to Cebu should see.
I have only been to Cebu once, we didn’t go far from Mactan, but I really liked it. I could easily see my fiance and myself living there.
Keep the great articles coming! I love them!
They will be coming. I’ve got about 15 stories I need to write. Working on now that is long with lots of pictures so it will take most of the day. The pictures take a long time but they are mostly done. It is about Palawan. I have many to write about Palawan. Trying to figure out to break them down into smaller post.
500 pictures to go through. Probably 100 to 150 will make the website. Lots of Jessie, can’t help it. My favorite subject.
Some are pretty hot!
The Jungle is in Mactan. Cebu is a nice place, not as much civil unrest as most other places in the Philippines. Stay out of Mandaue, well it is not bad there but there are more killings there. I think it is mostly Filipino business related though.
Lapu Lapu and Mandaue both have more active gangs. From what I can tell they don’t do the random killings so much. Once a Filipina tried to get me to meet her in the Lapu Lapu town plaza and I told her it wasn’t a good day to die. She was clearly up to doing me harm.
I don’t hesitate to go to those two places but most of the trouble in Cebu happens in those two places. The Bureau of Immigration is in Mandaue and there is a pension house there I would like to try. Something like the Ku Ku’s nest. Not sure if they spell it that way but it seems like it.
The Jungle is in Lapu Lapu but it wouldn’t cause me a moment of hesitation to go there. I look forward to a return.
I lived for 5 months in the heart of Mandaue and didnt have any trouble with crime. I used public transport and walked alot at all hours. I think your fears of crime there are maybe not justified by reality. I hosted alot of gang members at my house and their gangs don’t seem to be like the criminal gangs in the USA but instead just for young people to appear tough and to have a greater identity outside of family. The “bloods” and the “crips” have their rivalry which also is mostly just for game playing excitement rather than actual violence. I don’t see any differance between mandaue and Lapu Lapu and most places in Cebu proper. One area that I am careful in is Pasil in the heart of Cebu near Carbon Market. There are areas there frequented by “Shabu” users and people on amphetimines are like some drunks unpredictable.
pick up a new paper jodon, crime is higher in mandaue.