Cucina Higala
Ranked No. 1 on TripAdvisor in Cagayan de Oro for traditional Mindanao cooking, bringing together regional dishes from across the island. The signature is binaki, a sizzling corn cake drizzled with caramel at the table.
The name higala means 'friend' in the local language. The restaurant specializes in modern takes on traditional Mindanao dishes, with a menu that includes CDO-style kinilaw (raw fish), Humba de Oro (braised pork), Lanao-style rendang, and Camiguin-style surol, among others. The sizzling-plate binaki, a corn cake with caramel poured over it at the table, is the most highly recommended signature dessert. Located on Capistrano Street in the city center, the restaurant stays open late. Prices are mid-range per person. Food can be slow during peak dining hours, and there are fewer vegetable options.
Opening hours
Daily 9:00 a.m.–2:00 a.m. (next day)
Nearby sights
- Divisoria Night Market
- Museo de Oro
- Gaston Park
- St. Augustine Metropolitan Cathedral
- Huluga Caves
- Seven Seas Waterpark
- Gardens of Malasag Eco-Tourism Village
- Mapawa Nature Park