1. Lukban (Cassava Cake): This popular snack is made from grated cassava, coconut, and sugar. Try it at
- Pension Ivatan
- Fundacion Pacita (Batanes Heritage Park)
2. Uvud Ball: A deep-fried taro ball coated in sesame seeds.
- Casa Napoli
3. Pancit Batanes (Batanes Noodles): Rice noodles stir-fried with vegetables, meat, and seafood in annatto oil, giving it a vibrant orange hue.
- Casa Napoli
- Fundacion Pacita (Batanes Heritage Park)
4. Relleno (Beef Rolls): Meat rolls stuffed with various fillings, including meat, vegetables, and spices, wrapped in crepe and deep-fried.
- Pension Ivatan
- Honesty Café (Batanes Budget Inn)
5. Fish in Coconut Milk: Fresh local fish cooked in rich, creamy coconut milk.
- Pension Ivatan
- Casa Napoli
6. Dinengdeng: A hearty soup with locally grown vegetables, pork or fish, and spices.
- Café du Tukon
7. Pastel: Mini pie with flaky crust and sweet fillings, such as yams or custard.
- Pastel House (Basco)
- Honesty Café (Batanes Budget Inn)
8. Flying Fish Adobo: A delectable version of the classic Filipino adobo, featuring flying fish caught locally.
- Fundacion Pacita (Batanes Heritage Park)
9. Kinunot (Fern Salad): Fresh fiddlehead ferns mixed with coconut, onions, and spices.
- Honesty Café (Batanes Budget Inn)
- Ivatans Café
10. Buko Pandan: A ubiquitous dessert, made with shredded young coconut and pandan leaves in sweet coconut cream.
- Café Ivatan
