Fresh seafood is so abundant and cheap in Coron that it will be a sin not to indulge yourself by eating to your heart's content. On the boat tour around Coron that we took, our party of five gave our boatman P1500 (US$31.00) for our lunch. He went to buy fish, meat, fruits and vegetables from the local market and cooked for us during our lunch stop in pretty Banana Island.
We feasted on a heavenly meal of fresh fish, steamed crabs, vegetable salad, fruits, and grilled pork and chicken. The grilled fish really tasted so good because it was fresh and was grilled in its own juice! Writing about it now makes me crave about eating again this seafood feast.
Another unforgettable meal were the king crabs. We bought king crabs to bring home to Manila from a wholesaler at a shop near the public market. Price tag was P200 per kilo (US$4.00). You have to order 1 day in advance and the store will pack it for you so that you can bring them with you on the plane.
The elderly couple who owns the crab store were so nice. They gave us drinks while waiting and ask us to join them eat crabs which they had just finished cooking.
We could not resist sampling the king crabs which we bought so we went to a nearby restaurant to have some cooked. It was steamed in 7 Up softdrinks, and the taste was excellent and fresh. Truly a satisfying meal!
If you get tired of local food, and your taste buds are after good European and Western food at reasonable prices in Coron, the place to go to is Bistro Coron. This restaurant is almost always full at night with its clientele of foreign and local tourists.
Such are the delights of eating in Coron. I love Coron because it is a complete package... beautiful white sand beaches, amazing natural landscapes and seascapes, nice people, and plentiful fresh seafood. What else can anyone ask for in a tropical paradise destination!
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