Some meals are meant to be eaten slowly. Others are meant to be shared.
At Mercure Mactan Cebu, a new dining experience brings these two ideas together in a feast inspired by the flavors, traditions, and unmistakable spirit of Mactan.
What began as a little culinary mystery an invitation hinting at the local way of enjoying fresh seafood and good company has finally revealed itself as a celebration of Sutukil, one of Cebu’s most beloved ways of enjoying the bounty of the sea.
The name itself tells the story: sugba (grilled), tula (stewed), and kilawin (prepared with vinegar and fresh ingredients). More than three cooking styles, Sutukil represents a distinctly Cebuano approach to food fresh, uncomplicated, generous, and best enjoyed with people around the table.
At Mercure Mactan Cebu, the experience gives this familiar tradition a fresh setting while keeping its local soul.
The feast arrives with the unmistakable character of Mactan, where seafood has long been intertwined with everyday life and community. Fresh catches become the centerpiece, prepared in different ways to showcase the variety of flavors Cebuano cuisine is known for from smoky grilled notes to comforting stews and bright, tangy preparations.
Even the presentation pays homage to the island. The Sutukil feast is served in a bangka-inspired vessel, handmade by local artisans in Mactan a thoughtful detail that transforms the meal from simply a dining experience into a story of place.
And because good food is better when shared, the Sutukil experience is designed for four to five people to enjoy together for only ₱2,888.
It isn’t designed for one person.
It is a meal that naturally invites conversation, reaching across the table with another serving of seafood, another spoonful of sauce, another story shared between bites. It captures the Filipino instinct to gather, to share, and to make sure nobody leaves the table without having had enough.
The experience also reflects Mercure’s approach to discovering destinations through local culture. Rather than simply serving Cebuano dishes, it creates an opportunity for guests to experience a piece of Mactan through food—its flavors, craftsmanship, traditions, and unmistakable sense of togetherness.
For visitors, it is a delicious introduction to Cebu.
For locals, it is a familiar taste seen from a new perspective.
And for everyone at the table, it is a reminder that sometimes the best way to experience a place is simply to sit down, share a meal, and let the flavors tell the story.
At Mercure Mactan Cebu, Sutukil is more than seafood on a table. It is Mactan served with a side of culture, community, and Cebuano heart—best enjoyed with other people, for ₱2,888.
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