🍽️ Best Places to Eat in Puerto Princesa – Top Restaurants & Local Food Guide

Of course, no adventure is complete without tasting the local cuisine! Every time I travel to a new province, I make it a mission to try their specialties and well-known food spots. While we didn’t get to try everything, these restaurants were definitely worth the visit—and a few might even make you miss your flight (yes, really!).


🐟 KaLui Restaurant 
A must-visit in Puerto Princesa

This is the most popular restaurant in the city—and for good reason. Locals and tourists agree: your trip isn’t complete without dining here at least once. From fresh seafood dishes to a cozy, artistic atmosphere (you dine barefoot!), KaLui delivers a uniquely Palawan experience. πŸ‘‰ [Read more here »]

πŸ“ Tip: Make a reservation early, as this place gets packed, especially during dinner hours.


🍜 Bona’s Chaolong House and Restaurant
πŸ”₯ Best for noodle lovers on a budget

This humble eatery serves the best Chaolong (Vietnamese-style beef noodle soup with a local twist). It may not look fancy, but don’t let appearances deceive you—the flavor is unforgettable. We loved it so much, we squeezed in a second round before heading to the airport (and almost missed our flight!). πŸ‘‰ [Read more here »]

πŸ“ Address: Manalo Street, Puerto Princesa
πŸ›Ί How to get there: Ride a tricycle anywhere in the city and ask to be dropped off at Bona’s.
πŸ’° Fare: 8 per person or 50 per trip

πŸ“ Tip: Try their French bread with beef stew too!


🐊 Kinabuchs Grill & Bar
🍻 Laid-back vibes + exotic dishes

A well-loved local resto-bar that serves everything from grilled seafood to Crocodile Sisig! It’s a great dinner spot to unwind with friends or family after a full day of tours.πŸ‘‰ [Read more here »]

πŸ“ Tip: Perfect alternative if you’re skipping Badjao Seafront (we heard the mosquitoes there can be pesky). 


Itoy’s Coffee Haus
πŸ“š The local Starbucks—but cozier

 

A perfect chill spot to hang out, relax, or go over your day’s adventure. Known for their brewed coffee, pastries, and cozy corner nooks—a local staple. 

πŸ“ Address: Centro de Benito y Aliva Commercial Complex, Rizal Ave., Brgy. Maningning
πŸ“ž Phone: +63(48)434-9918
πŸ›Ί How to get there: Take a tricycle and ask to be dropped off at Itoy’s.
πŸ’° Fare: 8 per person or 50 per trip

πŸ“ Tip: Their mocha frost and banana muffins are local favorites!


🦐 Seafood Buffet Lunch (Post-Tour Treat)

If you booked a tour to the Underground River or Honda Bay, you’ll likely be treated to a seafood buffet lunch—freshly grilled fish, crabs, and prawns, plus local dishes served in a beach or island setting. A culinary reward after nature’s beauty!


🍴 Craving more? There are dozens of local restaurants, food parks, and hidden gems still waiting to be discovered in Puerto Princesa.

πŸ‘‰ Click here for the full list of 2025 restaurants, cafes, and food spots in Puerto Princesa.

Don’t just explore Palawan—taste it! 🌴

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