It was almost lunch when I arrived in Coron. After depositing my things in the room, i headed out to grab a quick lunch. I asked the first staff who I came across and asked for the nearest 'carenderia' where I can get my food.
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| Canon 40D, EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS, f/6.3, 1/1000, Iso800 |
Lolo Nonoy's is just two blocks away from the hotel. I walked on my way there. I was surprised to find out that the little huts around the compound were almost occupied both by locals and tourists. Apparently, several tour operators that include meals in their itinerary bring their guests here. That explains the vans parked outside the place.
Meals here are truly 'lutong-bahay'. Average meal per person would be around P100-P150. Special orders are available but you have to wait while it is being cooked.
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| Canon 40D, EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS, f/8, 1/3200, Iso800 |
I passed by this restaurant and got curious by what's inside the gates and the only way for me to satisfy my curiosity is to dine inside during dinner time.
The restaurant is in a garden setting with a bar in the center of the area. A good number for foreign tourists were around having drinks while waiting for their meals. Ambiance here is great and can increase ones appetite.
Kawayanan Grill is not for the budget conscious. A litro of Coke here will cost you P150! The food is delicious and carefully prepared, but expensive. When dining here, its better to be in a group so the bill can later be divided.
Just a block away from the Coron Village Lodge is the Pinili Ko Restaurant where I mostly took my breakfast during my stay in the island.
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They serve typical Filipino breakfast of 'silog' and coffee. Average breakfast here is P70-P90 per person. I recommend their long-silog. The longanisa (Filipino sausage) is home made and deliciously-different from the longanisa you may have been used to.
If your going island hopping on your own, chances are you'll be concerned on the food that you would need to bring along for snacks and lunch. If you don't want to be bothered with the cooking and the likes then get your 'pack-meals' from Binalot.
The 'to-go' meals are carefully wrapped in banana leaves. A very traditional way of wrapping food before the advent of tupperware and styro-packs. Spoon and fork is optional. You have to ask for it for most who buy here prefer to eat with their hands once in the islands or on board the motorized bancas. Average meal starts at P60.
It was the diving gears displayed in the display window that initially caught my attention. Then I saw small tables and chairs that made me realize that was also a cafe.
The sandwiches here were great for very reasonable price, averaging between P90-P120. Considering that the owner is a European (if not Dutch, then Belgian) who got married to a Filipina, you would mostly find European food in their menu.
I haven't tried any of their meals since i come to the cafe for during snack time, but according to other visitors who have been here, its something to try and enjoy (http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g729733-d2079791-Reviews-Manneken_Pis_Resto_Bar-Coron_Palawan.html).
Coron has many carenderias, cafes and restaurants, but the ones I mentioned here were the nearest to hotel I was staying. The others will be visited and tried in my future visit to the island.
The restaurant is in a garden setting with a bar in the center of the area. A good number for foreign tourists were around having drinks while waiting for their meals. Ambiance here is great and can increase ones appetite.
Kawayanan Grill is not for the budget conscious. A litro of Coke here will cost you P150! The food is delicious and carefully prepared, but expensive. When dining here, its better to be in a group so the bill can later be divided.
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| Canon 40D, EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS, f/6.3, 1/1500, Iso800 |
Just a block away from the Coron Village Lodge is the Pinili Ko Restaurant where I mostly took my breakfast during my stay in the island.
_fonz.jpg)
They serve typical Filipino breakfast of 'silog' and coffee. Average breakfast here is P70-P90 per person. I recommend their long-silog. The longanisa (Filipino sausage) is home made and deliciously-different from the longanisa you may have been used to.
If your going island hopping on your own, chances are you'll be concerned on the food that you would need to bring along for snacks and lunch. If you don't want to be bothered with the cooking and the likes then get your 'pack-meals' from Binalot.
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| Canon 40D, EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS, f/8, 1/640, Iso800 |
The 'to-go' meals are carefully wrapped in banana leaves. A very traditional way of wrapping food before the advent of tupperware and styro-packs. Spoon and fork is optional. You have to ask for it for most who buy here prefer to eat with their hands once in the islands or on board the motorized bancas. Average meal starts at P60.
It was the diving gears displayed in the display window that initially caught my attention. Then I saw small tables and chairs that made me realize that was also a cafe.
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| Canon 40D, EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS, f/6.3, 1/1000, Iso800 |
The sandwiches here were great for very reasonable price, averaging between P90-P120. Considering that the owner is a European (if not Dutch, then Belgian) who got married to a Filipina, you would mostly find European food in their menu.
I haven't tried any of their meals since i come to the cafe for during snack time, but according to other visitors who have been here, its something to try and enjoy (http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g729733-d2079791-Reviews-Manneken_Pis_Resto_Bar-Coron_Palawan.html).
Coron has many carenderias, cafes and restaurants, but the ones I mentioned here were the nearest to hotel I was staying. The others will be visited and tried in my future visit to the island.
