The national cuisine of the Philippines has been shaped by numerous culinary traditions. Filipino cuisine carries influences from Spanish, French, Chinese, and various other culinary heritages. By blending these diverse influences, Filipino cuisine has crafted its own distinct and incomparable taste.
In Cebu, local dishes showcase an abundance of seafood in various forms, specially prepared pork, rice-based sides, and stewed vegetables. Most dishes are either stewed or grilled. Cebu embraces a diverse array of sauces to season its food, diverging from the common use of peppers found in many other Asian cuisines.
When in Cebu, must-try delicacies include grilled shellfish and an assortment of fruits and fruit-based desserts, coconut milk-infused treats, sago palm heart, the delightful halo-halo ice cream, and rice cakes.
