The short answer
Persian Palate (Ayala Center Cebu): what visitors should know first
A sensible air-conditioned stop inside a mall if you want plant-based curries or Indian-style snacks. It is a mixed menu, so it is not a pure vegetarian or vegan kitchen, and you should confirm egg and dairy in any dish you order.
Diet
What we checked
- Vegan options. The menu clearly marks vegan dishes, alongside others that are not vegan. Checked November 2026 · Source
Menus and kitchens change. If you follow a strict diet or have an allergy, confirm with the restaurant before you order.
Useful facts
Persian Palate (Ayala Center Cebu) facts at a glance
- Location
- L3 Active Zone, Ayala Center Cebu, Cebu City
- Dining style
- Mall restaurant; dine-in and GrabFood
- Price signal
- Mid-range; one reviewer calls it pricey
- Signature order
- Try: a vegan curry with rice or pita, or veggie pakora
- Diet note
- Vegan sections on a mixed menu; confirm egg and dairy
- Other branch
- Mango Square Mall, General Maxilom Avenue
Why it matters
Why Persian Palate (Ayala Center Cebu) is worth your time
Finding food that suits a vegetarian or vegan traveller in Cebu usually means asking many questions in a language you may not share. A menu that already groups vegan curries and plant-based salads under their own headings removes much of that guesswork, even if it does not remove the need to check.
The Indian-style dishes, from pakora to dal curries, also make it a gentle option for older travellers who want familiar flavours without a long taxi ride from the Ayala area. It is a mixed Persian menu, so we tag only vegan options and make no claim of Pure Veg or Jain cooking.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Vegan curries
The website lists a separate Vegan Curries section, served with rice or pita.
- 02
Indian-style starters
Pakora, samosas and papadum with mango chutney sit among the appetizers.
- 03
Two branches
A second branch at Mango Square Mall helps if Ayala is not on your route.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Head to the Active Zone on the third floor of Ayala Center Cebu. The restaurant's own website groups its menu into appetizers, vegan curries served with rice or pita, plant-based salads, vegan favourites, veggie soups and pasta, so start there rather than the mixed grill section.
Indian-style dishes appear by name on the menu, including papadum with mango chutney, veggie pakora, veggie samosas, palak paneer, aloo and onion paratha, pani puri, chana dal and mung dal curry. Note that palak paneer contains dairy and is not vegan, and that individual items are not marked, so ask which dishes are vegan and whether any contain egg, ghee or fish-based stock.
An independent vegan guide rates the vegan labelling as unclear in places and says staff are not always sure of ingredients, so ask calmly and confirm before eating. Hours differ between sources, so check on the day. The branch at Mango Square Mall is an alternative if you are staying near General Maxilom Avenue.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Ask which dishes are vegan, as items are not marked
- Avoid assuming palak paneer is dairy-free
- Confirm the day's hours by phone on +63 32 232 5898
- Check egg and stock in soups and sauces
- Use the mall lifts to reach the third floor
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Third floor, Active Zone, Ayala Center Cebu, Cebu City
- Time needed
- About 1 hour
- Best time
- Weekday lunch, when the mall is quieter
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Inside a large air-conditioned mall, so there is no heat or rain to manage and seating is under cover. The restaurant is on an upper floor, so use the mall's lifts or escalators.
- Tickets and access
- Walk-in dining is normal at a mall restaurant. The official site also directs orders to GrabFood, and a second branch is listed at Mango Square Mall on General Maxilom Avenue.
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Plan the practical part
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Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
Inside a large air-conditioned mall, so there is no heat or rain to manage and seating is under cover. The restaurant is on an upper floor, so use the mall's lifts or escalators.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Persian Palate fully vegan?
No. The menu is mixed, with dedicated vegan sections, so it is tagged vegan options only.
Is it an Indian restaurant?
It serves Persian and Middle Eastern food with some Indian-style dishes, so we do not tag it as Indian.
Where is it?
On the Active Zone level of Ayala Center Cebu, with a second branch at Mango Square Mall.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
