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Golden Cowrie Cebu

Cebu, Philippines

About Golden Cowrie Cebu

A Cebu institution for over 40 years serving classic Filipino cuisine in a casual garden setting - kinilaw ceviche, sinigang soup, crispy pata pork knuckle, and the most popular kare-kare oxtail peanut stew in the city. Golden Cowrie is where Cebu families celebrate everything and where visitors learn real Filipino food.

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📍Salinas Drive, Lahug, Cebu City 6000, Philippines

📞+63 32 233 5010

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Why it works for solo travelers

✓ Comfortable to eat here on your own — you won't feel out of place dining solo.
✓ Good for meeting other travelers and locals.
✓ Mid-range ($$).

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