{"id":53649,"date":"2020-02-26T17:00:56","date_gmt":"2020-02-26T09:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/?p=53649"},"modified":"2020-02-26T17:36:41","modified_gmt":"2020-02-26T09:36:41","slug":"9-recommended-restaurants-in-puerto-princesa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/2020\/02\/26\/9-recommended-restaurants-in-puerto-princesa\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Recommended Restaurants in Puerto Princesa"},"content":{"rendered":"

While Palawan is an island, the people don’t limit themselves\u00a0by only offering seafood dishes. They’ve even found ways to make island food exiting by introducing exotic delicacies such as crocodile meat, peanut worm “wakwak”, and the woodworm “tamilok”!<\/p>\n

Philippine Primer rounded up nine recommended restaurants in Puerto Princesa where you can sample some of their gastronomic offerings from the well-known Filipino dishes to the exotic ones!<\/p>\n

Kinabuchs Grill and Bar<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Start your journey at\u00a0Kinabuchs Grill and Bar<\/strong> located along the main road of Puerto Princesa proper, mere minutes away from the airport. Granted it is only open in the late afternoon towards the night, the restaurant offers familiar Filipino dishes, select international favorites, and\u00a0a variety of crocodile meat dishes.<\/p>\n

Also read: Visit Kinabuchs Grill and Bar at Puerto Princesa for their Crocodile Meat Dishes<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"Try the Crocodile Adobado (Php 395) while in Puerto Princesa!<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

One of which is their bestseller\u00a0Crocodile Adobado (Php 395),<\/strong>\u00a0a take on the classic Filipino dish only with smaller chunks of meat and texture not far from that of pork. It is cooked with coconut milk instead of soy sauce making it extra creamy!<\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong> 348 Rizal Ave. Puerto Princesa, Palawan
\nBusiness Hours:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>4 p.m. to 12 a.m. (LO 11:30 p.m.)<\/p>\n

La Terrasse Restaurant Cafe<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Another restaurant just a stone’s throw away from the airport is La Terrasse Restaurant Cafe<\/strong>\u00a0dedicated to serving organic, wholesome food.\u00a0The menu is mostly inspired by European and Asian cuisines, most dishes play on original recipes.<\/p>\n

\"\"Laksa Soup (Php 315)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Their\u00a0highly recommended dish is the\u00a0Laksa Soup<\/strong>\u00a0(Php 315)<\/strong>, a flavorful dish that will give your palate a head start.\u00a0With the variety of food options and the romantic dining setting of La Terrasse,\u00a0you will be sure to have a soulful dining experience!<\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong> Rizal Ave., Puerto Princesa, Palawan
\nMobile Number:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>0915-843-7605
\nBusiness Hours:<\/strong> 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. (Tue. to Sun.)
\nFacebook:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>facebook.com\/laterrassecafepalawan<\/a><\/p>\n

White Fence Cafe<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

White Fence Cafe<\/strong>\u00a0in\u00a0Puerto Princesa, Palawan\u00a0is a humble courtyard cafe of the Purple Fountain Inn. Everyone is welcome to come in and enjoy a relaxing breakfast, lunch, or dinner.<\/p>\n

\"\"Big with taste and with serving, the Pasta Bolognese (Php 250) is a great meal to share with a date!<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Try their\u00a0Pasta Bolognese (Php 250)<\/strong>\u00a0sided with a big slice of french bread! This dish is one of White Fence\u2019s local favorites and tastes meaty and heavy that one could have this on the side while working or chatting through\u00a0interesting topics.<\/p>\n

Also read: Dine at White Fence Cafe in Puerto Princesa for Homemade Favorites<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong> 296 Manalo Extension, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
\nContact\u00a0Numbers:\u00a0<\/strong><\/span>(048) 716-3868 \/0917-632-1593
\nBusiness Hours:<\/strong> 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
\nFacebook:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>facebook.com\/whitefencecafe<\/a><\/p>\n

Hibiscus Pizzeria and Bar<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Hibiscus Pizzeria & Bar<\/strong>\u00a0is a destination for those in search of wholesome food options and delicious bar drinks fit for casual hangout sessions.\u00a0The most popular item of the restaurant is pizza cooked in a wood-fired oven.<\/p>\n

\"\"The Pizza of the Week at the time of our visit \u2013 Tomato, Mozzarella, Parma Ham, and Arugula Pizza<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The\u00a0Pizza of the Week<\/strong>\u00a0features different pizzas weekly, unique from the regular pizza menu, to offer something fresh to frequent diners.\u00a0The atmosphere of the bar also becomes turns more romantic at night due to the lighting of the bar.<\/p>\n

Also read: Hibiscus Pizzeria and Bar in Puerto Princesa, Palawan: Diet-Friendly Food & Lady-Approved Cocktails<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong> Inside Hibiscus Garden Inn, Manalo Ext., Brgy. Milagrosa, Puerto Princesa, Palawan
\nMobile Number:<\/strong> 048-723-1388<\/span>
\nBusiness Hours:<\/strong> 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
\nFacebook:<\/strong> facebook.com\/pizzapalawan<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

KaJoels Restaurant<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Take off your footwear and dine at\u00a0KaJoels Restaurant,<\/strong>\u00a0a garden restaurant in\u00a0Puerto Princesa<\/strong>.\u00a0Here,\u00a0guests\u00a0get to feast on Filipino cuisine surrounded by a beautiful garden and the warm climate of Palawan.<\/p>\n

\"\"The Sizzling Peanut Worm (Php 295) has a texture like that of octopus but lighter in flavor.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Here you can\u00a0try is the\u00a0Sizzling Peanut Worm (Php 295)<\/strong>\u00a0made with what locals call \u201cwakwak\u201d which are actually edible sandworms, cleaned and chopped into this dish.<\/p>\n

Also read: Dine at KaJoels Restaurant in Puerto Princesa for Palawan Delicacies<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong> Abanico Road, Purok Centro, Brgy. Tiniguiban, Puerto Princesa, Palawan
\nMobile Number:<\/strong> 0917-773-5553<\/span>
\nBusiness Hours:<\/strong>\u00a011 a.m. to 2 p.m., 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.\u00a0(Tues to Sun)
\nFacebook:<\/strong> facebook.com\/kajoelsrestaurant<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Badjao Seafront Restaurant<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Set on the bayside of Puerto Princesa, the spacious\u00a0Badjao Seafront Restaurant <\/strong>concretizes the warmth unique to Filipino dining through its interior centered on wooden materials and a food selection that highlights local seafood dishes.<\/p>\n

\"\"Seafood Platter (Php 895)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

To get the best of both worlds\u2014that is, the sea and the restaurant\u2014grace your dining tables with the always fresh\u00a0Seafood Platter (P895)<\/strong>\u00a0that is a fanfare of fish, shrimps, crabs, mussels, squid, and fried seafood lumpia.<\/p>\n

Also read: Badjao Seafront Restaurant in Puerto Princesa Lets You Sail Through the Flavors of the Open Sea<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong> Abueg Sr. Rd., Brgy. Bagong Sikat, Puerto Princesa, Palawan
\nContact\u00a0Numbers:<\/strong> 048-433-9912 \/\u00a00927-689-7887<\/span>
\nBusiness Hours:<\/strong> 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
\nFacebook:<\/strong> facebook.com\/badjaoseafrontrestaurant<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

If your itinerary includes a trip to the Underground River or Honday Bay, you may ask your tour guide to drop you to these restaurants after your tour. Otherwise, you can take the local commute to these restaurants:<\/p>\n

Also read:\u00a0Explore the Underground River in Puerto Princesa, A Wonder of Nature<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Viet Ville<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Tucked inside the story-laden Vietnamese Village alongside a church, a Buddhist temple, and several houses is\u00a0Viet Ville<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Vietnamese cooks molded the place back in 1997 with dishes such as\u00a0their famed\u00a0Chao Long (Php 150)\u00a0<\/strong>that\u00a0<\/strong>is a pungent mix of meat slices and seafood pieces, creating a rice porridge that holds the power of soothing you either before you begin a day of touring\u00a0around\u00a0or after a long haul enjoying the city.<\/p>\n

Also read: Viet Ville in Puerto Princesa: Home of Comfortingly Authentic Vietnamese Food<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Address:<\/strong> Km 13, Brgy. Sta. Lourdes, Puerto Princesa, Palawan
\nContact\u00a0Numbers:<\/strong> 0977-441-0463 \/ 0919-836-6849<\/span>
\nBusiness Hours:<\/strong> 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

The Smoky Place<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Smoky Place<\/strong>\u00a0is a nipa hut pizza place and home to classic wood-fired cob oven pizzas in Sabang. Such a unique place is sure to offer a unique menu so better get their\u00a0Dessert Pizza (Php 200)<\/b>\u00a0with a combination of Chocolate and Banana.<\/p>\n

\"\"Dessert Pizza (Php 200)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Those who are staying around Sabang beach will also get to enjoy their other servings as The Smoky Place is also open for\u00a0brunch<\/strong>\u00a0from\u00a09 a.m to 12 p.m.<\/strong>\u00a0Meanwhile,\u00a0pizzas<\/strong>\u00a0are only available from\u00a02 p.m to 10 p.m<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Also read: The Smoky Place in Puerto Princesa Serves Classic Wood-Fired Pizzas by the Beach<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Address:<\/strong> Sabang Beach, Brgy. Cabayugan, Puerto Princesa, Palawan
\nContact\u00a0Numbers:<\/strong> 0945-256-9852<\/span>
\nBusiness Hours:<\/strong> 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
\nFacebook:<\/strong> facebook.com\/The-Smoky-Place-126876878026062<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Asiano Gourmet Cuisine<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Located along the shore of Sabang beach where boats dock for the Underground River Tour, Asiano Gourmet Cuisine<\/strong>\u00a0is designed like a humble nipa hut\u00a0along the beachfront and diners can choose to dine by the shore or inside the hut.<\/p>\n

With a long list of dishes\u00a0on their\u00a0menu, one can savor Filipino cuisine, Indian vegan dishes, Japanese sushi, and ramen picks, and live seafood all in one sitting!<\/p>\n

Also read: Asiano Gourmet Cuisine in Sabang, Puerto Princesa: Your Go-To Place for Fresh Seafood<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Address:<\/strong> Beach Front, Cabayugan, Sabang, Puerto Princesa, Palawan
\nContact\u00a0Numbers:<\/strong> 0956-629-3877<\/span>
\nBusiness Hours:<\/strong> 8 a.m.- 2 p.m., 5 p.m.-9 p.m.
\nFacebook:<\/strong> facebook.com\/Asiano-gourmet-cuisine-436811483518890<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Also read: Activities in Puerto Princesa, Palawan That You Should Definitely Try on Your Visit<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Which of these restaurants are you looking forward to visit? Let us hear your thoughts in the comments below!<\/em><\/p>\n

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This first appeared in Philippine Primer\u2019s Japanese and English Magazine\u00a0February 2020 issue.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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Also read: La Terrasse Restaurant Caf\u00e9 in Puerto Princesa, Palawan: Romantic Setting for Euro-Asian Fare<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n