CEBU, Philippines - Tucked along Osmeña Boulevard (beside Martinez building, across Philippine National Bank) is an unassuming pizza parlor – walls washed in warm tangerine, clear window glass panels and wood/iron dining sets in white and yellow, and white and red checkered table cloths, speak volumes of its old-school interiors.
But as the adage goes, "looks can be deceiving." Wait till you dig in Acha Pizzeria's best sellers that have truly pleased the palates of its patrons for seven years now. Young entrepreneur Michael James Orozco, who oversees the family business, gives the credit to its thinner crust, homemade dough and distinct tasty pizza sauce that's why Acha's creations have made a mark.
So what's your peg? Here are some of the bestsellers, out of the 15 pizza creations, that'll suit whatever you fancy:
Fully Loaded
Leading the pack is the house specialty, of course. Acha boasts of its star thin crust creation, the savory Pizza Tricia, a take on a three-layered pizza topped with double cheese concoction (mozzarella and cheddar) & yogurt (1st layer), select veggies & spices (2nd layer), and an all-meat medley of ham, pepperoni, ground beef and Hungarian sausage – all set atop of a homemade 12-inch dough brushed with a tasty original sauce.
Twosome Oozsome
With a "Double Face" moniker, Pizza Chaveli deviates itself from the usual row of pizza creations through its appearance. Roasted chicken, mushrooms, onion, bell pepper and cheese in white pizza sauce set in a thin crust with top dough with garlic butter mix, sesame seeds and dried thyme - more like a stuffed/encased pizza to me. Pretty clever!
Meaty
The tasty flavors of ham, pepperoni, bacon and Hungarian sausage are in symphony with one another in the carnivore creation that is the Meat Lover, a pizza variant that isn't unfamiliar to the palate. Acha's take on this classic favorite has a mild taste, different from the "usual" with "overpowering" taste.
Vegetarian
Tomato, onion, bell pepper, pineapple, black olives, mushroom, cheese and yoghurt sauce comprise the Rustica "Vegetariano" 10-inch pizza, light and healthy!
Other menu options: Rice meals (with side dishes) of fish fillet, Hungarian sausage, calamares, grilled porkchop, French roast chicken and pollo con hamon; combo meals (with iced tea), salads, pita sandwiches akin to shawarma yet only use pizza dough, pastas, the bestseller calzone(filled turnovers,) unlimited coffee at P40 and other beverages.
Store hours: 9AM - 11PM from Mondays to Saturdays; 3PM to 11PM on Sundays (FREEMAN)