Delicious foods

Palauan cuisine is richly diverse, drawing primarily on influences from the United States, Japan, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia. This variety can be evident in the restaurants, which provide a diverse selection of cuisines ranging from Indian curries with a Palauan twist to fresh sushi and sashimi bars, Italian, American BBQ establishments, Chinese, Korean, and local eateries. Fresh local seafood is a popular feature on many menus, and there are other interesting local specialties to explore.

Root vegetables such as taro, pandan, yams, and pumpkin are common ingredients in Pacific island cuisine (taro in particular is an important traditional food source of the Palauan people and harvested exclusively by women). Colorful, exotic fruits like dragon fruit, mango, passionfruit, and breadfruit coexist with lesser-known kinds like rambutan and soursop. Coconut is a popular flavoring for everything from seafood to soups. Rice is an important element that is served with almost all meals.

Many menus feature BBQ sauce smothered on grilled pork or chicken alongside the freshest sashimi, sushi, and tempura, indicating American and Japanese influences. A wonderful combination of seafood, rice dishes, spices, and root vegetables creates a truly Asian fusion cuisine.