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Minahal Kita Native Restaurant: Travel Guide, How To Get There + FAQS

Minahal Kita Native Restaurant is a restaurant located on Diversion Road in Baybay City near the bridge at Diversion Road. It opened last 2016.

Traveling to Minahal Kita Native Restaurant for the first time? This detailed and curated travel guide will make it easy for you to navigate your way inside, save money, and maximize your time.

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How to Get to Minahal Kita Native Restaurant

✓ OPTION 1 (BY VAN/MetroBus)

Entry Point is in ORMOC PORT.

CHECK FAST CRAFT SCHEDULE & FARE HERE

From the port, walk to Ormoc City Terminal near the Ormoc Public Market/2go Express ticketing.
Then, ride a VAN or MetroBus bound for Baybay. Be sure to inform the driver that you will hop off at the Baybay Terminal. Fare for Van is PHP 120.00 ( SGD$ 3.00, US$ 2.67, € 2.4). The fare for MetroBus is PHP 85.00 ( SGD$ 2.13, US$ 1.89, € 1.42). Travel time is about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
At the Baybay Terminal or Market, ride a motorcycle or tricycle and inform them to wait for you.

(HOMEBOUND)

There is no other way to go home but to arrange a motorcycle ride to wait for you.

✓ OPTION 2 (BY BOAT with Van/MetroBus)

Entry Point is in CEBU PIER 4 via HILONGOS.

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From Pier 4, ride the Slow Boats (Roble Shipping Lines or Gabisan Lines) & Fast Boat (MV Superjoy) bound for Hilongos. Fare is about PHP 310.00 ( SGD$ 6.89, US$ 6.2, € 5.17) – PHP 2,000.00 ( SGD$ 44.45, US$ 40, € 33.33) for Slow Boats and PHP 550.00 ( SGD$ 12.23, US$ 11, € 9.17) for Fast Boats/Crafts. Travel Time is about 5-6 hours for the slow boats and 2-3 hours for the fast boat.
Then walk or ride a motorcycle to Hilongos Public Terminal.
At the Market/Terminal, ride a VAN or MetroBus bound for Baybay. Be sure to inform the driver that you will hop off at the Baybay Terminal. Fare for Van is PHP 120.00 ( SGD$ 3.00, US$ 2.67, € 2.4). The fare for MetroBus is PHP 85.00 ( SGD$ 2.13, US$ 1.89, € 1.42). Travel time is about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
At the Baybay Terminal or Market, ride a motorcycle or tricycle and inform them to wait for you.

(HOMEBOUND)

There is no other way around but to arrange a motorcycle ride to wait for you.

✓ OPTION 3 (BY BOAT W/ BUS/VAN)

Entry Point is in CEBU PIER 4 via BAYBAY.

CHECK FAST CRAFT SCHEDULE & FARE HERE

From Pier 4, ride the Slow Boats (RORO Ferries) & Fast Boat (MV Superjoy) bound for Hilongos. Fare is about PHP 310.00 ( SGD$ 6.89, US$ 6.2, € 5.17) – PHP 2,000.00 ( SGD$ 44.45, US$ 40, € 33.33) for Slow Boats and PHP 580.00 ( SGD$ 12.89, US$ 11.6, € 9.67) for Fast Boats/Crafts. Travel Time is about 5-6 hours for the slow boats and 2-3 hours for the fast boat.
Then walk to Baybay Transportation Terminal.
At the Baybay Terminal or Market, ride a motorcycle or tricycle and inform them to wait for you.

(HOMEBOUND)

Wait for any bus/van in the area or ride a habal-habal/motorcycle.

✓ OPTION 4 (BY BOAT W/ BUS/VAN)

Entry Point is in CEBU PIER 3 or PIER 1 via ORMOC .

Notes:

From Pier 1, ride the Slow Boat bound (Cokaliong Shipping Lines, Inc. and Roble Shipping Lines, Inc) or From Pier 3, ride the Fast Craft (Oceanjet or 2Go) for Ormoc. Fare is about PHP 320.00 ( SGD$ 8, US$ 6.4, € 5.33) for Slow Boats and PHP 520.00 ( SGD$ 13, US$ 10.4, € 8.67) for Fast Boats/Crafts. Travel Time is about 5-6 hours for the slow boats and 2-3 hours for the fast boat.
From the port, walk to Ormoc City Terminal near the Ormoc Public Market/2go Express ticketing.
Then, ride a VAN or MetroBus bound for Baybay. Be sure to inform the driver that you will hop off at the Baybay Terminal. Fare for Van is PHP 120.00 ( SGD$ 3.00, US$ 2.67, € 2.4). The fare for MetroBus is PHP 85.00 ( SGD$ 2.13, US$ 1.89, € 1.42). Travel time is about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
At the Baybay Terminal or Market, ride a motorcycle or tricycle and inform them to wait for you.

Check Fast Craft Schedule & Fare Here

(HOMEBOUND)

Wait for any bus/van in the area or ride a habal-habal/motorcycle.
Check Fast Craft Schedule & Fare Here

✓ OPTION 5 (BY AIRPLANE & BUS/VAN) (From Cebu or Manila)

There are actually daily flights from Manila to Tacloban and Cebu to Tacloban. The flight takes at least an hour and twenty (20) minutes if your entry point is Manila. Air travel takes about forty-five (45) minutes or less if your entry point is Cebu.
After arriving at Tacloban Domestic Airport (San Jose, Tacloban City), go to Tacloban City Bus Terminal via taxicab or transfer service.
From Tacloban City Bus Terminal, one can easily go to the Minahal Kita NativeRestaurant by taking a three-hour bus or van ride bound for Baybay. Tell the driver to drop you off at Minahal Kita Native Restaurant.
From the highway, you can either walk for about 300 meters or just hire a motorcycle or tricycle to get to the destination.

Notes:

Airlines that travel from Manila to Tacloban: (9+ flights per day)

Cebu Pacific
Air Asia
Philippine Airlines

Airlines that travel from Cebu to Tacloban: (3+ flights per day)

Cebu Pacific
CebGo
AirAsia Zest
Philippine Airlines

✓ OPTION 6 (BY PRIVATE CAR/VEHICLE)

Entry Point is in ORMOC CITY.

Just use the “WAZE” or “GOOGLE MAP” app to navigate your way to Minahal Kita Native Restaurant.

Exact location: Diversion Road, Baybay City, Leyte

Below is the Map showing the route to Minahal Kita Native Restaurant.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

What’s in Minahal Kita Native Restaurant?

Minahal Kita Native Restaurant is located in Diversion Road, Baybay City, Leyte. It is a restaurant located beside the river on the Diversion Road of Baybay. It was opened to the public last October 2016.

The road to the restaurant is properly cemented and is easily accessible by any kind of vehicle. But commuting to this place is a bit of a hassle since no public vehicle passes this road since it is a shortcut road between towns here in Leyte.

The restaurant took its name from a Tagalog song in the Philippines with the same title. It is the owner’s favorite song. It was actually taken with the song Minahal Kita from the song sung by Michael Lagyo.

Their specialty is their native lechon manok.

They also opened their doors for guests who wish to celebrate momentous events such as weddings, anniversaries, birthday debuts and the like.

They also cater to take-out deliveries since the pandemic.

They have this event called Tabo sa Minahal Kita where they sell fresh farm produce and meat to their customers.

When it comes to ambiance, the restaurant really is a place for relaxation and rest. It is near bodies of water and greeneries which offers a great amount of peace.

Estimated time to spend in the place?

You will spend around 30 minutes – 1 hour in this place.

Are food and drinks available in the area?

Yes!

They have their newest addition to their menu the Bilao Combos FAMILY-BARKADA BILAO FOOD PACKAGE (Good for 4 persons) for only ₱599 & FAMILY-BARKADA BILAO FOOD PACKAGE (Good for 8 persons) for only ₱1,499.

I must say that they have a variety of Filipino dish and it is incredibly good. This is a must-recommended restaurant even if the prices are a bit expensive.