Siargao, PhilippinesThe biggest and most authentic market on the island, in the port town of Dapa. Open every day from 4am. Fresh fish direct from the boats, vegetables from Mindanao, woven baskets, and the chaotic energy of a proper Filipino public market. Pair it with a very early morning motorcycle ride across the island.
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🍜 Food & Drink
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Siargao
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The best farm-to-table dining on the island — Chef Kevin works directly with Siargao's local fishermen and farmers to build a daily-changing menu of elevated Filipino dishes. Think freshly caught kinilaw (Philippine ceviche), grilled liempo, and ube halaya desserts made from scratch. Book ahead; only 10 tables.
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Italian-run wood-fired pizzeria attached to the Kermit Surf Resort. Genuine Neapolitan-style pies with imported Italian ingredients — a legitimately excellent pizza restaurant that happens to be on a surf island in the Philippines. Lines form early; arrive at 6pm or expect a wait.
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An open-air beachside restaurant specializing in the freshest seafood the island has to offer. Whole grilled lapu-lapu, spicy squid adobo, buttered prawns, and a superb sinigang na hipon (prawn sour broth). Sunset dinners with your feet almost in the sand are the signature experience.