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Welcome to Cucina Higala

Lamb Kulma - Tausug-inspired lamb stew simmered in coconut milk, curry, peanuts, tomato sauce, and chili.

Our Food

Our Atmosphere
Our Service

Every dish at Cucina Higala embodies the true essence of culinary arts while celebrating Mindanao's rich heritage, diverse cultures, and abundant flavors. In our Food Blog, we highlight our famous Mindanao Heritage Dishes and showcase how we carefully reimagine traditional Filipino recipes by fusing age-old customs with modern cooking met

Every dish at Cucina Higala embodies the true essence of culinary arts while celebrating Mindanao's rich heritage, diverse cultures, and abundant flavors. In our Food Blog, we highlight our famous Mindanao Heritage Dishes and showcase how we carefully reimagine traditional Filipino recipes by fusing age-old customs with modern cooking methods. By collaborating with local farmers, producers, and artisans, we honor the region's finest ingredients and present the flavors of Mindanao in a way that resonates with today’s diners.

Colorful mural of traditional dancers with a person resting nearby. Embodying Cagayan de Oro being the City of golden Friendship

Our Service

Our Atmosphere
Our Service

Dining at Cucina Higala transcends simply savoring great food—it's an exploration of culinary arts that creates meaningful experiences. We welcome every guest with genuine Filipino hospitality, attentive service, and a warm, inviting atmosphere where stories are shared over every meal. Whether you're celebrating life's milestones or gathe

Dining at Cucina Higala transcends simply savoring great food—it's an exploration of culinary arts that creates meaningful experiences. We welcome every guest with genuine Filipino hospitality, attentive service, and a warm, inviting atmosphere where stories are shared over every meal. Whether you're celebrating life's milestones or gathering with family and friends, our food blog-worthy dishes are crafted to ensure every visit is memorable.

Bright and spacious restaurant interior with plants and a mural.

Our Atmosphere

Our Atmosphere
Our Atmosphere

We aspire to be a steward of Mindanao's culinary heritage by preserving its stories and honoring its cultural influences. Our food blog serves as a platform to introduce these rich narratives through modern Filipino cuisine to new generations. Guided by our commitment to the culinary arts and enriching lives, we continue to support local 

We aspire to be a steward of Mindanao's culinary heritage by preserving its stories and honoring its cultural influences. Our food blog serves as a platform to introduce these rich narratives through modern Filipino cuisine to new generations. Guided by our commitment to the culinary arts and enriching lives, we continue to support local communities, champion sustainability, and create experiences that inspire a deeper appreciation for the flavors, traditions, and people of Mindanao.

Certifications & Awards

Travelers Choice Award

CDO City Tourism & Cultural Affairs Office Award
CDO City Tourism & Cultural Affairs Office Award

CDO City Tourism & Cultural Affairs Office Award

CDO City Tourism & Cultural Affairs Office Award
CDO City Tourism & Cultural Affairs Office Award

Restaurant GURU Awards

CDO City Tourism & Cultural Affairs Office Award
Restaurant GURU Awards

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Higala Stories

Welcome to the Higala Group Blog, a food blog where every story transcends the plate. Explore our latest menu features, inspiring narratives from our Kindness in a Plate community outreach, memorable special events, and our ongoing sustainability initiatives within the culinary arts. Stay connected with the people, purpose, and passion that make every Higala experience truly meaningful.

Contact Us

We look forward to serving you!

We look forward to sharing the finest culinary arts of Mindanao with you. Visit us during our regular business hours and let us welcome you to the Cucina Higala experience, as highlighted in our food blog.

Cucina Higala

FJJV+PC4, 222 Capistrano St, Cagayan De Oro City, 9000 Misamis Oriental, Philippines

+639177946118

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11:00 am – 10:00 pm

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