🍽️ 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!).

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🐟 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. 👉 [Read more here »]

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

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🍜 Bona’s Chaolong House and Restaurant
🔥 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!). 👉 [Read more here »]

📍 Address: Manalo Street, Puerto Princesa
🛺 How to get there: Ride a tricycle anywhere in the city and ask to be dropped off at Bona’s.
💰 Fare: ₱8 per person or ₱50 per trip

📝 Tip: Try their French bread with beef stew too!

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🐊 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.👉 [Read more here »]

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

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☕ Itoy’s Coffee Haus
📚 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. 

📍 Address: Centro de Benito y Aliva Commercial Complex, Rizal Ave., Brgy. Maningning
📞 Phone: +63(48)434-9918
🛺 How to get there: Take a tricycle and ask to be dropped off at Itoy’s.
💰 Fare: ₱8 per person or ₱50 per trip

📝 Tip: Their mocha frost and banana muffins are local favorites!

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🦐 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!

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

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

Don’t just explore Palawan—taste it! 🌴