Palawan isn’t just about pristine beaches — it’s a full-on island food adventure.
From daring delicacies to fresh island flavors, here are 6 must-try dishes (and where to find them) for your ultimate Palawan food crawl. Save this post and tag your travel buddy! 🔖✨
1️⃣ Tamilok (Woodworm) — Kinabuch’s Grill & Bar
🐛 The Palawan dare! Slimy yet delicious, tamilok is a mangrove woodworm served raw kinilaw-style. Imagine oyster vibes with calamansi + vinegar.
💡 Tip: That extra squeeze of calamansi helps mellow the texture, which helps if it’s your first time trying it out!
💸 ₱210 per serving
🔥 Bestseller & tourist fave
📍 Rizal Ave., Puerto Princesa
✨ Experience: Order it with a cold beer in Kinabuch’s open-air garden — the ultimate “only in Palawan” bucket-list dish.
FB: Kinabuch’s Grill & Bar
2️⃣ Crocodile Sisig — Kawayanan Grilling Station
🐊 Chopped crocodile meat on a sizzling plate with egg and calamansi — chewy, savory, and surprisingly tasty!
💸 ₱399
🔥 A popular exotic pulutan
📍 Real St., Brgy. 3, Coron
✨ Experience: Best shared with friends over drinks. Pair with grilled seafood for a true Coron feast.
💡Additional tip: Ask for it extra crispy if possible.
FB: Kawayanan Grilling Station
3️⃣ Kinilaw na Tanigue — KaLui Restaurant
🐟 Palawan’s freshest catch — diced tanigue marinated in vinegar, calamansi, chili, and ginger. Classic Filipino ceviche with a KaLui twist.
💸 ₱255 per order
🔥 One of KaLui’s must-try specials
📍 369 Rizal Ave., Puerto Princesa
✨ Experience: Book a dinner slot, leave your shoes at the door, and enjoy barefoot dining in an artsy, cozy space.
4️⃣ Seafood Platter —Badjao Seafront Restaurant
🦞 Grilled scallops, prawns, and the day’s freshest catch — all served overlooking mangroves and the bay.
💸 ₱1,195 (platter price may vary)
🔥 Bestseller for groups & families
📍 Abueg St., Puerto Princesa
✨ Experience: Time your dinner at sunset — nothing beats fresh seafood + golden hour views by the water. Best for groups, celebrations, or a laid-back romantic dinner.
FB: Badjao Seafront Restaurant
5️⃣ Chicken Inato — Ka Inato
🍗 🍗 Smoky, sweet, perfectly grilled chicken — Palawan’s take on chicken inasal. Budget-friendly and super satisfying.
💡 Guess what? Try pairing it with garlic rice and suka for the full experience.
💸 ₱190
🔥 Crowd favorite along with their Kambak
📍 San Manuel, Puerto Princesa
✨ Experience: Chill, colorful local resto vibes — a go-to for families or big groups after a city tour.
6️⃣ Frutti di Mare Pizza — Trattoria Altrov’é
🍕 🍕 Wood-fired pizza topped with fresh seafood — one of the best Italian fixes in El Nido.
💸 Mid-range (shareable)
🔥 Bestseller in their brick-oven pizza line
📍 Brgy. Masagana, El Nido
✨ Experience: Perfect after island-hopping. Pair with a cold drink and enjoy a cozy, romantic dinner.
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