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
록사스 애비뉴 야시장
Luz Kinillau Place
루즈 키닐라우 플레이스
Banquerohan Market (Durian)
방케로한 시장 (두리안)
Lachis Sansrival (Dessert)
라치스 산스리발 (디저트)
Magsaysay Park durian street
막사이사이 공원 두리안 노점거리
Roxas Avenue Night Market
록사스 애비뉴 야시장
Davao's representative night market. Affordable skewers and seafood stalls fill the streets every night.
Luz Kinillau Place
루즈 키닐라우 플레이스
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)
방케로한 시장 (두리안)
Davao's largest traditional market. Seasonal durian and mangosteen at farmgate prices; bargaining is a must.
Lachis Sansrival (Dessert)
라치스 산스리발 (디저트)
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
막사이사이 공원 두리안 노점거리
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.
