• Dumaguete - Looking to enjoy Dumaguete’s local food scene in a relaxed and stress-free way?

The Dumaguete Food Tour in English was developed after participants of the popular Dumaguete nature tour frequently requested restaurant and café suggestions. The cost of food and drinks is paid directly based on your selections; the tour fee includes the guide, transportation, and a comfortable, private experience.

The tour delves into local Filipino cuisine, casual dining spots, and hidden gems, while also exploring how local history and culture are intertwined with culinary traditions.

Embark on your own culinary journey! Each tour is unique and tailored to your preferences. Whether you enjoy vegetarian, vegan, seafood, meat, or snack options, the guide will lead you to places cherished by locals and often overlooked by visitors.

Discover the origins of Filipino cuisine, including visits to local markets and selected eateries offering regional specialties. Throughout the tour, you’ll learn how locals select produce, gain insight into food traditions, and taste dishes that embody Dumaguete’s everyday culinary culture.

Sunday tours offer additional time at the popular Valencia Farmers Market and include a slightly extended itinerary.

• Driver and Guide
• In-vehicle air conditioning

• Snacks
• All Fees and Taxes

• Banana Turon - Mashed banana wrapped in rice paper and lightly fried to a sweet, crispy snack popular with Filipinos in the mid-afternoon, or anytime.

• Puto Maya and Tskolate - A tasty Filipino breakfast bursting with flavor, sticky rice wrapped in banana leaf and fresh ripe mango are served alongside a creamy Tskolate sauce.

• Buko Juice - Coconut milk mixed with pulp, sweetened condensed milk and ice, a refreshing drink to accompany a Turon for afternoon snack.

• Vegan Paklay - A traditional southern Philippines delicacy for late night gatherings, made a vegan concept dish.

• Bacolod Style Inasal - This BBQ’d meat on a stick boasts a special marinade from Bacolod, the food capital of the Philippines.

• Steamed Pampano fish with Ginger sauce - A delicate, flaky whole white fish with few bones is served with a tangy ginger sauce. Best served with garlic rice.

• Kansi - A favorite for late nights, this simple beef soup is slow cooked and served bone-in for maximum flavor. Garnish with kalamansi lime.

• Lechon baboy - A must-try for visiting the Philippines, I take you to the best local spot for this mouth-watering, flavorful example of suckling pig.

Filipino cuisine offers delightful surprises for those willing to explore, though newcomers might find it challenging to know where to begin. Some of the finest dishes are not the most apparent and are frequently missed.

This tour is designed to be relaxed and adaptable, providing historical and cultural insights into the diverse influences that have shaped Filipino cuisine, from its indigenous origins to Spanish and contemporary impacts.

With extensive experience in the Los Angeles food scene and now residing permanently in the Philippines, the operator assists guests in bridging cultural and culinary gaps, enabling them to enjoy Filipino food with assurance.

This experience can also be arranged as a private tour for individuals or groups for an additional charge.

• Please message me with any food allergies, dietary restrictions or preferences upon booking.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.