Davao: What to Eat

Durian and Pomelo are two fruits that are best associated with the province of Davao. Although Durian is an acquired taste, those who end up eating the fruit say that the bad smell is worth it. But be cautious if you plan on buying the fruit as some establishments have strict regulations on it.

Durian

Harana – A stopover at Harana Family Restaurant is a must for a complete Davao tour. Started during the early 1980’s, this local restaurant is known to serve the tastiest Filipino dishes in the province.

F. Torres St., Davao

(082) 221-9021

Jack’s Ridge – Fair-priced for a full barbeque meal priced from Php 45 to Php 70 per person, the location of the restaurant is another reason why this is a dining destination in Davao. Sitting atop the Shrine Hills in Matina, Jack’s Ridge offer a great view of the city. Shuttle services are available for guests from the main Matina highway and back.

Shrine Hills, Matina, Davao

(082) 287-8830 to 31

Davao Dencias – If you’re craving for the best Chinese food in Davao, Dencias should be at the top of your list. Some of the restaurants’ bestsellers are con chopsuey, tokwa’t baboy, pancit canton and fresh and fried lumpia. Prices are very affordable that Php300 can go a long way for you.

General Luna St, Davao

(082) 227-6777

Whaw Biik – Savor lechon done the Whaw Biik way. Their roasted pigs are guaranteed to have young and tender meat. Best eaten while drinking beer!

Litson (Lechon) Biik means Roasted Suckling Pig.

Tiny Kitchen – While Tiny Kitchen is the place where you can buy gourmet tuyo, it also specializes in delectable breads, pastries, pasta and home-cooked meals. If you’re visiting, consider trying their Maya-Maya Ala Pobre, Fried Chicken, Balbacoa, Foccacia bread and Garlic bread.

Mabini cor. Torres St., Davao

(082) 305-9232

Picobello – Best known for their pizza, Picobello Ristorante Italiano serves fabulous Italian dishes. From their famous pizza baked fresh from a real brick oven, to risottos that can go along with many of their meat, chicken and seafood dishes, to pasta and even great steak, Picobello is a food destination that should be part of your Davao must-try list.

5F Gaisano South Mall, Ilustre St., Davao

(082) 221-1696

Marina Tuna Seafood Market & Resto – What started out as a small eatery along the highway in Davao is now a full-pledged restaurant complete with function room, take-out counter and a kiosk that serves tuna burgers among others. Diners can enjoy the “Marina Aquatic World” where live exotic fishes are housed in hugh tanks. Some of their must-try dishes are their deep-fried tail of tuna, deep-fried shrimp and steamed pampano.

8 Pampanga St., Sasa, Davao

(082) 233-6666

Ahfat Seafoods Plaza – Must-try sea foods restaurant in Davao. They serve fresh lobsters, crabs, prawns and different kinds of fresh fish deliciously cooked the Chinese way!

J.P. Laurel Avenue, Davao

(082) 225-5787

Enjoy abundant fresh seafoods when in Davao.