{"id":64569,"date":"2026-02-25T10:23:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T02:23:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/?p=64569"},"modified":"2026-02-25T10:23:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T02:23:11","slug":"lasa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/location\/philippines\/cebu\/lasa\/","title":{"rendered":"Lasa in Cebu: Modern Filipino Cuisine in a Scenic Hideaway"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"372\">Elevated dining takes on a literal and sensory meaning at <strong>Lasa <\/strong>in<strong> Busay, Cebu<\/strong>, where refined Filipino flavors are enjoyed in a setting that feels both hidden and inviting. Perched high above Cebu and surrounded by lush jungle, the open-sided terrace restaurant commands sweeping views that stretch all the way to the sea, creating an atmosphere that is as memorable as the cuisine itself.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"372\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-64571\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Lasa-Restaurant-2-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Lasa-Restaurant-2-2.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Lasa-Restaurant-2-2-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Lasa-Restaurant-2-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Lasa-Restaurant-2-2-290x193.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Lasa-Restaurant-2-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Lasa-Restaurant-2-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from Lasa Restaurant&#8217;s Facebook page<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"836\">The space is thoughtfully designed to complement its natural surroundings. Stone floors ground the interiors, while faux-rattan chairs and warm lighting soften the look, giving the restaurant a secluded yet welcoming feel.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"836\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1800\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-64572\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/470196551_452201824599416_3854639574788837856_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/470196551_452201824599416_3854639574788837856_n.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/470196551_452201824599416_3854639574788837856_n-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/470196551_452201824599416_3854639574788837856_n-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/470196551_452201824599416_3854639574788837856_n-174x218.jpg 174w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/470196551_452201824599416_3854639574788837856_n-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/470196551_452201824599416_3854639574788837856_n-1229x1536.jpg 1229w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE from Lasa Restaurant&#8217;s Facebook page<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"1271\">The menu presents vibrant updates on tradition, beginning with the <strong>Shrimp Kimchi Kinilaw<\/strong>. This dish brings together fresh shrimp cured in bright, tangy flavors, elevated by the punchy depth of kimchi for a modern, cross-cultural twist.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"1271\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-64570\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Shrimp-Kimchi-Kinilaw-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Shrimp-Kimchi-Kinilaw-2.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Shrimp-Kimchi-Kinilaw-2-480x600.jpg 480w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Shrimp-Kimchi-Kinilaw-2-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Shrimp-Kimchi-Kinilaw-2-174x218.jpg 174w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Shrimp-Kimchi-Kinilaw-2-768x960.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Shrimp Kimchi Kinilaw (Php 360) \/ IMAGE from Lasa Restaurant&#8217;s Facebook page<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"1271\">Meanwhile, for a heartier fare, the <strong>Crispy Pork Binagoongan<\/strong> showcases golden, crackling pork and eggplant, paired with a rich, savory bagoong base\u2014balancing saltiness and umami with just the right depth.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"1271\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"959\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-64575\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Crispy-Pork-Binagoongan-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Crispy-Pork-Binagoongan-2.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Crispy-Pork-Binagoongan-2-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Crispy-Pork-Binagoongan-2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Crispy-Pork-Binagoongan-2-290x193.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Crispy-Pork-Binagoongan-2-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Crispy Pork Binagoongan \/ IMAGE from Lasa Restaurant&#8217;s Facebook page<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1617\">Equally indulgent is the <strong>Crispy Pork Dinuguan<\/strong>, where crisp pork cuts are enveloped in a deeply flavorful, velvety dinuguan, delivering a comforting dish that is both robust and satisfying while retaining a refined finish. Alongside these, house signatures such as the Lasa Crispy Pata further showcase the restaurant\u2019s ability to reinterpret Filipino classics while staying rooted in tradition.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\" data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1617\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-64576\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Crispy-Pork-Dinuguan-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Crispy-Pork-Dinuguan-1.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Crispy-Pork-Dinuguan-1-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Crispy-Pork-Dinuguan-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Crispy-Pork-Dinuguan-1-290x193.jpg 290w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Crispy-Pork-Dinuguan-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Crispy-Pork-Dinuguan-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Crispy Pork Dinuguan \/ IMAGE from Lasa Restaurant&#8217;s Facebook page<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"2090\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Beyond everyday dining, Lasa also serves as a sought-after venue for private gatherings. Guests may opt for a full restaurant buyout, with exclusive block-off rates designed for intimate events.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"2090\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Weekday exclusivity (5 hours) is priced at Php 65,000, inclusive of Php 55,000 consumable on food and drinks, while weekend rates (5 hours) are set at Php 95,000 with Php 85,000 consumable\u2014allowing celebrations to unfold against the restaurant\u2019s scenic jungle-to-sea backdrop.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"2090\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">With its elevated setting, thoughtfully reimagined Filipino classics, and warm, attentive service, Lasa offers a dining experience that feels both rooted in tradition and refreshingly contemporary\u2014one made even more memorable by its breathtaking views.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Elevated dining takes on a literal and sensory meaning at Lasa in Busay, Cebu, where refined Filipino flavors are enjoyed in a setting that feels both hidden and inviting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":64578,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[69,5351,63],"tags":[8022,8138,8139,8043,8021,8140],"class_list":["post-64569","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-filipino","category-asian","category-cebu","tag-bib-gourmand","tag-lasa","tag-lasa-restaurant","tag-michelin","tag-michelin-bib-gourmand","tag-michelin-guide"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64569","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=64569"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64569\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":64579,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/64569\/revisions\/64579"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/64578"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=64569"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=64569"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/food\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=64569"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}