Lapu-Lapu City’s dining scene continues to expand with the opening of Amah Mee Ya, a new Cantonese restaurant that combines traditional Chinese flavors with a modern dining experience.
For diners seeking Cantonese cuisine in Lapu-Lapu City, Amah Mee Ya offers a menu shaped by decades of experience while presenting familiar Chinese favorites in a contemporary setting.
Located at 8 Newtown Boulevard in Mactan Newtown, the restaurant is the latest venture from the hospitality group behind Cebu favorites The Ching Palace and Master Po, introducing a concept that combines signature dishes from both brands while establishing its own identity.
For owner Jan Joan Yu-So, the goal was to bring the same level of quality and culinary expertise that diners have come to expect from the group’s established restaurants to a growing market in Lapu-Lapu City.
“We wanted to bring Chinese food to Lapu-Lapu City. You can expect the quality of Ching Palace and Master Po in Amah Mee Ya,” Yu-So said.
Built on decades of culinary experience
While Amah Mee Ya may be a new addition to Cebu’s restaurant landscape, its culinary roots trace back to decades of experience built by the team behind The Ching Palace.
According to Yu-So, the restaurant’s menu draws inspiration from both of the group’s established concepts.
“Fifty percent of Ching Palace’s menu and fifty percent of Master Po’s menu is here in Amah Mee Ya,” she said.
The result is a dining concept that brings together familiar favorites from both restaurants while offering guests a more contemporary setting designed for today’s diners.
Cantonese classics and signature specialties
At the heart of Amah Mee Ya’s menu are Cantonese dishes that showcase both traditional flavors and modern presentation.
Among its specialties are Basil Pork Skewers, featuring tender cuts of pork infused with bold flavors; Beef Noodle Soup, a comforting bowl paired with the restaurant’s signature noodles; and its Sweet and Sour Lapu-Lapu, a classic seafood dish coated in the restaurant’s signature sweet and sour sauce.
The menu also features a variety of rice meals, noodle dishes, and Chinese favorites that cater to both longtime fans of Cantonese cuisine and first-time diners exploring the cuisine.
Fresh seafood takes center stage
Beyond its signature dishes, Amah Mee Ya also highlights a selection of live seafood, allowing guests to choose from premium offerings prepared according to their preferred cooking style.
Among the available selections are rock lobsters, tiger lobsters, eel, lapu-lapu, and other seasonal seafood sourced for freshness and quality.
The offering reflects the restaurant’s commitment to providing diners with a broader Cantonese dining experience while showcasing ingredients that are often associated with traditional Chinese seafood cuisine.
Expanding dining options in Lapu-Lapu City
As Mactan Newtown continues to develop as a lifestyle and tourism destination, restaurants such as Amah Mee Ya contribute to the area’s growing food scene by introducing new dining concepts and culinary experiences.
For diners seeking Cantonese cuisine in Lapu-Lapu City, Amah Mee Ya offers a menu shaped by decades of experience while presenting familiar Chinese favorites in a contemporary setting.
For more information, visit Amah Mee Ya on Facebook or follow @amahmeeya on Instagram.
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