Best otap in Cebu?

A close friend gave us some otap as pasalubong after the New Year. They spent the break in Cebu and one of the favorite souvenirs from there is their otap. The otap is like a cookie but with a somewhat crispy and flaky (both at the same time) texture to it. There is usually sugar on top of the otap. It is also described as a puff pastry as stated in many otap packaging. It is perfect as a snack and goes well with a beverage especially coffee or chocolate.

My friend told me that Hillside Bakeshop's special otap is the best in Cebu.

The otap is made in the town of Carmen, which is located north of Cebu City. The product bears the logo the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), which assisted in the production and packaging of the otap.

Nutrition and allergen information on this delicacy

The otap is packaged in two's

The usual otap we buy would be either Shamrock or Titay's. Shamrock is the 'go to' pasalubong and can easily be purchased at many stores including their own and the local groceries or supermarket. Of course, these are also sold at the airport terminal. Titay's is also available in most stores and supermarkets but has better packaging than Shamrock. But Titay's is better known for its other products. It just so happens they have otap, too. It is Shamrock that claims to be home of Cebu's finest otap. I even recall that at one time their packaging stated "the house that otap built" or something like that. My friend says Hillside's is the best otap now. Tasting it, I thought it is better than Shamrock and Titay's. It tasted creamier than Shamrock's or Titay's. I would say that based on the pack I was given that this was better otap. However, I wouldn't discount other otap in Cebu being better in taste (or quality), or that there are other otap made elsewhere that would taste better. I guess the jury is still out there for the best otap.

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