Golden Cowrie Filipino Kitchen opens at Ayala Center Cebu

Golden Cowrie has become an institution for bringing generations of diners together for 35 years. Rooted in the heart and culture of every Cebuano and with already 30 branches nationwide. It adds Golden Cowrie Filipino Kitchen at the Garden Area of Ayala Center Cebu to its growing family.


The premium brand under the Cebu Golden Restaurant Inc. portfolio celebrates culinary creativity. It highlights dishes that are made in the heart of the home. Its menu features classic recipes to pay homage to the heritage of Philippine cuisine and new flavors to explore its potential.


“At Golden Cowrie Filipino Kitchen, one savors both traditional and refreshingly Filipino flavors. It offers the same taste of tradition that families keep coming back for while offering a glimpse of where and how far local cuisine can go with modern execution and play of flavors,” director for product development Kristine De La Riva-Kokseng explains.

Culinary Creativity

Golden Cowrie Filipino Kitchen brings something new to the table by reinterpreting classic dishes.


Must try dishes

The Miki Negra with squid ink sauce. Fresh Pomelo Salad with singkamas and calamansi dressing. Pinaupong Manok called as such for the way it is cooked in a sitting position on a bed of salt. The Pocherong Katag, deconstructed bone marrow served with soup, crostini and onion jam. They also have the Zarzuela de Mariscos, a seafood stew.


Their own versions of popular street food such as Manong’s Real Balls and Salinas Kwek-kwek, breaded quail eggs using beer batter.

Vegetarians will delight in the Vegetarian Sisig, Meatless Dinuguan, and many more innovative dishes.

Cap off the feast with Chilled Taho. Fresh silken tofu in original or chocolate flavors with sweet sauce and sago pearls. Served in a bucket of ice.

Familiar Favorites

Serving Filipino favorites with a side of nostalgia. Golden Cowrie Filipino Kitchen aims to highlight the festive food culture that brings Filipinos together.

Baked Bantayan Scallops remain a favorite as well as Sinigang na Hipon and Grilled Tuna Belly. Their signature Crispy Pata and original Lechon Belly are quintessential Filipino staples in every feast.

The restaurant can accommodate up to around 50 persons inside its 125 square meters main dining area and 70 persons in its alfresco seating. The restaurant's interiors are reflective of its menu – traditional with a twist. Laid back and inviting. It conveys the warmth of the Filipino home and uses local materials with walls made of Mactan stones. A touch of modernity is evident in its furniture and finishing.


Located at the Level 4 Garden Area of Ayala Center Cebu, Golden Cowrie Filipino Kitchen is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

The Cebu Golden Restaurant group operates Golden Cowrie Filipino Kitchen.


In Cebu, Golden Cowrie is located at Salinas Drive La hug, Marina Mall and along A.S. Fortune.

Hukad sa Golden Cowrie, its mall-based brand, has branches in SM City Cebu, Robinson’s Cybercafe, The Terraces of Ayala Center Cebu, Park mall, South Town Center, and SM Seaside City.

Nationwide, Golden Cowrie and Hukad branches are found in Backlog, Bacoor, Butuan City, Bohol, Boracay, Cotabato, Davao, Digos, Dumaguete, General Santos City, Lilo, Pagadian, Ozamiz City, Taliban, Tagum and Zamboanga with a Golden Cowrie Filipino Kitchen at S Maison, MOA Complex.

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Visit www.alwaysafeast.ph for more information and contact 0995-4292561 for reservations.