Davao Durian & Tuna — From Roxas Night Market to Kinilau
Davao is the capital of durian and a major tuna producing region. Durian prices drop significantly during its peak season from August to October, and it is worth trying even for beginners if you eat at a place where they peel it for you on the spot. For grilled tuna jaw (panga), it is safest to make a dinner reservation. Use Grab for city travel, and cash (pesos) is essential at stalls and markets.
Roxas Avenue Night Market
Roxas Avenue Night Market
Luz Kinillau Place
Luz Kinilaw Place
Banquerohan Market (Durian)
Bankerohan Market (durian)
Lachis Sansrival (Dessert)
Lachi's Sans Rival (desserts)
Magsaysay Park durian street
Magsaysay Park Durian Stalls
Roxas Avenue Night Market
Roxas Avenue Night Market
Davao's representative night market. Affordable skewers and seafood stalls fill the streets every night.
Luz Kinillau Place
Luz Kinilaw Place
A famous restaurant for Filipino-style raw fish salad (kinilau) and grilled tuna jaw. There is a wait during peak dinner hours.
Banquerohan Market (Durian)
Bankerohan Market (durian)
Davao's largest traditional market. Seasonal durian and mangosteen at farmgate prices; bargaining is a must.
Lachis Sansrival (Dessert)
Lachi's Sans Rival (desserts)
Davao's dessert mecca. The durian sans-ribal cake is the signature item, but it frequently sells out, so I visited early in the afternoon.
Magsaysay Park durian street
Magsaysay Park Durian Stalls
Durian introductory course. They will peel it for you on the spot and provide water to wash your hands; be sure to check the price per kg according to the season.
