By Alexander Villafania
INQUIRER.net
THERE are lots of places to eat in Puerto Princesa, Palawan. In fact, almost every corner of the semi-rural atmosphere has one food stall or restaurant ranging from the familiar fastfood joints to the small local restaurants and the occasional coffee shops and bars. But if there is one place in Puerto Princesa that is worth every penny to go to, it’s KaLui.
Ask every tricycle driver in Puerto Princesa to take you to KaLui and they’ll gladly give you a little history of the famed restaurant. As it is, KaLui is already 20 years old and is one of the city’s oldest icons. It is only matched by another famed bistro, the Badjao Seafront.
However, KaLui is more accessible, located along Rizal Avenue, which is a major thoroughfare traversing the entire length of the city. Many tricycles and jeeps go through here. Drivers will willingly drop you off close to the KaLui with a simple request.
KaLui itself does not look striking at all; there are no large parking lots for cars and the walls are actually made up of wooden fences. The entrance, with a hanging signage of KaLui, is also made of light wooden panels. The restaurant looks like a large Bahay Kubo (thatched house) with extended roofed terrace where diners will be sitting. Upon entering the small “lobby,” guests are requested to remove their shoes, socks and sandals; as everyone eats barefoot.
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