Kinabuch's Grill & Bar

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Kinabuch's is a Puerto Princesa institution: a sprawling open-air grill restaurant that's been serving locals and tourists for decades. The menu is enormous, featuring standard Filipino grilled dishes alongside more adventurous options like crocodile sisig, tamilok (woodworm), and monitor lizard.

Don't worry, there's plenty of conventional food too. The grilled seafood is excellent, the chicken inasal is crispy and flavorful, and the beer is always cold. The atmosphere is lively with Filipino pop music, karaoke, and large groups celebrating.

It's also one of the most affordable restaurants in the city: a full meal with drinks runs P200-400.

  1. Kinabuch's is on Rizal Avenue about 1 km east of Mendoza Park, an easy 15 minute walk from the city centre or a few minutes by tricycle.
  2. From the airport it is about 1.5 km west along the same road, roughly 5 minutes by tricycle.
  3. It opens in the late afternoon and closes on Mondays, so this is a dinner stop rather than a lunch one.
Item Price Note
Typical spend per person P200-500 Reported band. Current dish prices, including tamilok, could not be verified from a dated source.

Prices in Philippine Pesos. Use the currency selector in the nav to see approximate conversions.

Local tip
Try the tamilok (woodworm) if you're adventurous. It's a Palawan delicacy that tastes like oyster. The crocodile sisig is also surprisingly good. Go with a group to share multiple dishes.

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