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On a recent trip to Cebu, my partner and I decided to try the new Cebu branch of “Mot 32.” It is in the brand new, squeaky clean “NuStar” Casino. Where this restaurant really shines is the atmosphere – it is chic, elegant, and transports the diners to Hong Kong. What needs work? The service. We had a reservation, we were a little earlier but the restaurant wasn’t busy so we were seated right away. It took a long time to get the waiter’s attention to order anything, however we ordered a bottle of wine, and the sommelier was the only one who seemed to pay attention (returning to pour the wine). The waiter was totally inattentive after taking our order – which is pretty abysmal given the price point to this restaurant.The food was so so. Part of the problem may have been what we ordered, our least favorite dish was the glutinous with Chinese sausage – not something I would have ordered, but my partner wanted it – flavor was edible, but the smell was honestly like wet dog (I don’t know how else describe it). My favorite dish were the green beans with beef, the dumplings were scallop, but the flavor was overpowered by the little wooden things they were served on, we also had cucumber in vinegar and soy sauce – a simple staple – overall not the best I have had. Everything was mediocre and overpriced. Then at the end, they charged my credit card in U.S. dollars without asking me which made the whole meal more expensive - a total scam. While I would say it’s worth a try (the duck is supposed to be good), like a lot of meals I have had in the Philippines, it just was not worth the price or the hype – perhaps it is just the growing pains of being a new restaurant, but there is a lot of room for improvement.

Mott 32 CebuNustar Resort and Casino,Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines(Mott 32 is coming to Paradise Valley 👍👍)Mott 32 Cebu at Nustar Resort and Casino, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, PhilippinesFriends, simply put Las Vegas location is a poor imitation and a complete amateur, while Cebu is a top level professional. One cannot compare between these two. Las Vegas location should not be mentioned with the Cebu locationAfter a disappointing experience at Mott 32 Las Vegas, I decided to give Mott 32 in Cebu, Philippines a try, and it was a complete transformation. I flew 37 hours to be here. The ambiance of the restaurant, overlooking the water, is truly an artistic escape. The warm welcome from the hostess at the gate and the friendly waitress added to the exceptional dining experience. Despite a slight misunderstanding about the duck, the service was impeccable.I indulged in the following dishes:- Cucumbers with garlic: Absolutely delightful, I could eat these all day.For my friends in Phoenix, please try the cucumbers at the Kung Fu Noodles in Tempe- Crab fried rice: A taste of quality in every bite.- Mixed vegetables: Decent, at the recommendation of my girlfriend.Personally, I would not have used up my stomach real estate but she cares for my health- 2 different types of Soup Dumplings: A true delight, I simply loved them.I could just eat those all day.- Peking Duck: It was heavenly, I thought I had reached food paradise. So different from the Las Vegas location. It is like trying to compare an amateur to a TRUE PROFESSIONAL. It is almost unfair to the Las Vegas amateurs.Overall, Mott 32 Cebu exceeded all my expectations and turned my disappointment into joy. A dining experience worth every penny spent.Mott 32 Cebu has spoiled me forever, I will be dreaming of the smiles from all the employees and their great hospitality. I truly felt welcome and respected like an important family member.

A nice place to have a meal and have long talks with a friend. A bit on the upper price point compared to normal Cebu prices of restaurants but the service and atmosphere is great.If you like spicy food,We got:Triple-Cooked US Black Angus Short RibandFree-Range Chicken, Cashew, Dried Chili, Szechuan Peppercorns

My go-to place for authentic dim sum and High-quality Chinese cuisine whenever I go to Nustar. Elegant interior, attentive service, and a menu that features a mix of traditional and contemporary dishes. Signature items include the Iberico pork char siu, Must try their Apple Wood Roasted 42 Days Peking duck(must order in advance, preparation time 45 mins), and a variety of dim sum. Overall, Mott 32 provides a memorable dining experience, ideal for special occasions. You can also Book your reservation via Opentable app.

Given the high praises and since we stayed at the fili hotel (restaurant is in the same building), we (group of 5) had dinner here. One of their specialties and most expensive dish is braised Japanese abalone at over US$500 an order, which obviously was way too far beyond our willingness to spend. Instead, we had the 42 day roasted Peking Duck for about US$110 a piece (duck was cut into thin slices in your presence and served along with the dough), a soft noodles dish, dumplings and pork. The duck didn't impress us at all given the price. The others were quite good though. Maybe we had too high expectations given the high prices. But just the same, it was an experience.

Beautiful restaurant with well crafted cocktails, dim sum, Peking duck, and seafood. Service was impeccable. Perfect spot for a date or celebration.

The best Restaurant in Nustar. Hands Down.From service, food to Ambiance. Quality food and drinks. We will be back again. I highly reccomend.

Nustar Resort and Casino, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines•https://mott32.com/locations/cebu•+63 32 888 8282•Tips and more reviews for Mott 32 Cebu