Where to eat in Davao?

Davao is renowned for its durian and pomelo. Eating durian is admittedly an acquired taste but those who do end up liking it will swear that the bad smell is worth it. Pomelo on the other hand is a citrus fruit that most closely resembles a grapefruit, it is quite common in South East Asia. Beware of bringing durian inside airplanes as well as hotels and other establishments. They may have strict regulations on allowing durian inside and some may not allow durian to be brought at all.

• Sea Urchin Restaurant, Mamay Road, a few meters from Damosa Gateway. A full range of Chinese cuisine. Cold cuts and soup are excellent. Try also their steamed lapu-lapu and garlic chicken. The best restaurant in the city. Call them at telephone numbers (082) 235-8603, 301-9289.

• Ahfat, Victoria Plaza area. The ultimate gastronomic experience. Try the steamed shrimp, spicy spare ribs and crab fuyo.

• Yahong There's one in The Venue and another along Torres Street. Try their talaba and diablo chicken wings . Their crispy pata is also a must!

• Na Trang (Jekoy's Grill), Jacinto Extension, beside Central Bank. Authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Try their tofu and mushrooms, Vietnamese pancake, wet lumpia and fried spring rolls. Coffee is great here also.

• Jack's Ridge, Just across the Santo Nino Shrine. Delicious Filipino cuisine and a breathtaking view of the city.

• Cubyertos, Torres Street. Try their signature vegetable-chicken salad.

• Dencia's, Ilustre Street. Classic Davao-Chinese cuisine. Best orders are tokwa't baboy, congee, fresh lumpia and pancit canton.

• Gardena Fresca, Within Coca-Cola Village in Matina. Their bestseller is adobong tahong.

• Talaba Joe's, Rizal Street. Come to this place for the freshest oysters in Davao.

• Claude's, Rizal Street. Authentic French cuisine.

• De Bonte Koe, Rizal Street. Dutch Cuisine. Try their herring with onions. Never miss the apple pie.

(Apple Pie, questionable, not even Dutch style.)

• Boodels, Within Barrio Obrero. Very cheap grilled tuna belly. Tastes great too.

• Gerry's Grill, Within G-Mall. The many versions of sisig are great. *food chain found all over the Philippines

• Mang Inasal, within G-Mall and SM Mall. Delicious cheap barbecue chicken. *food chain found all over the Philippines

• Grand Emerald Seafood Garden, within Victoria Plaza Complex. Good food, Reasonable Price, Nicely Lit Interiors.

• Mandarin Tea Garden, With branches at G-Mall, SM Davao, Nccc Mall, Rizal St., Guerrero St., Duterte St., DCLA Complex., and Bajada St. The First and original Dimsum house in davao. Must Try!

• Dimsum Diner. Within G-Mall and somewhere near Holy Cross College. Best orders are salted fish fried rice, salt and pepper riblets and siomai.

• Dox's of Davao* Rosal Street, Catalunan Pequeño near Yuchico Orchid Gardens. Habachi Iron cookery with a Southern flare. Try The Dox's Dog "on a stick" sarap to the stick!
• Tadakuma, Damosa Business Center, Mamay Road, Davao City, 2348813. serves delicious Japanese dishes at reasonable prices 
• Tsuru, Legazpi Street, Davao City, 2210901. serves high quality Japanese dishes. They also have an All-You-Can-Eat Buffet every 15th and 30th of the month. Calling them for reservations is highly recommended. 
• Harana, F. Torres Street, Davao City,  2277763. A very famous barbeque restaurant that serves awesome barbeque dishes, steaks, and other Filipino dishes. 
• Krua Thai, F. Torres Street, Davao City. serves Thai dishes  
• De Boerderij (The Farm), #6 DBC Bldg-H, McArthur Hway, Matina (Near NCCC Mall),  082-303-1255, 11am - 02am.  
• De Boerderij (The Farm), #6 DBC Bldg-H, McArthur Hway, Matina (100 meters south from Ma-a junction), 082-303-1255, 11am - 02am. Cozy international bar with Dutch roots. Burger, steak, pizza & pasta, kroket, bread and other goodies at affordable prices. Mixed clientele. Discreet place to meet and spend some time. 

• ellen's tuna queen (ETQ), South Street, DBP Village,Matina,Davao City (from NCCC Mall Matina,road going to Ma-a to the left first corner third house left side.), 0922-8147063. 11am to 9:00pm Monday to Saturday. serves filipino lutong bahay with specialty the original pritong paksiw na buntot ng tuna. Also best sellers are laing, lechon kawali, tuna sisig, beef kalderetta,seafood bicol express.