Good to know
Good to Know
- Palau uses US dollars (USD) as official currency—no exchange needed for US visitors.
- Fresh fish is sold daily at local shops but sells out quickly by lunchtime.
- Palau isn't big on street food compared to other countries, but you'll find local snacks and dishes at markets and vendors.
- Fine dining is concentrated in Koror; book ahead, especially at Elilai.
- Fruit bat soup is becoming less common due to conservation efforts and endangered status of fruit bats, though selected traditional restaurants still prepare it responsibly.
- Many local restaurants serve generous portions; seafood-forward menus reflect the island's fishing culture.
Supermarkets
Yanos Market
- Neighborhood
- Koror
- Notes
- Local market with affordable fresh and prepared foods
King's Minute Mart
- Neighborhood
- Koror
- Notes
- Breakfast, lunch, and convenience items
Budget
Drop Off Bar & Grill
- Price Range
- $35
- Neighborhood
- Neco Marina, Koror
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Grilled seafood, burgers
Canoe House
- Price Range
- $20
- Neighborhood
- Palau Central Hotel, Koror
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Casual dining, bar food, poke
High End
Coconut Terrace
- Price Range
- $55
- Neighborhood
- Palau Pacific Resort, Koror
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Pan-seared salmon, fine dining
Mid Range
Elilai Seaside Dining
- Price Range
- $50
- Neighborhood
- Koror
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Palauan and Pacific Rim, fresh seafood
The Taj
- Price Range
- $37
- Neighborhood
- Koror
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Indian with local seafood influence
Delivery Services
Limited delivery options
- Notes
- Most restaurants do not offer formal delivery; some resorts may provide pickup/dropoff service with meals
International Cuisine
Japanese
- Notes
- Japanese-style sashimi, sushi and bento boxes available in Koror
Filipino
- Notes
- Filipino lumpia and pancit from the largest immigrant community
American
- Notes
- Burgers, diner food, and fried chicken common in Koror
Indian
- Notes
- The Taj in Koror serves spiced Indian cuisine
Local Must Try Dishes
Fruit Bat Soup
- Description
- Local delicacy made with coconut milk, fresh ginger, spices, and root vegetables
Demok
- Description
- A thick taro-leaf stew loosened with coconut cream
Tinola
- Description
- A clear ginger-and-fish broth
Ukaeb
- Description
- Made out of minced crab meat, enveloped in velvety coconut milk and served in individual crab shells
Poke
- Description
- Made from fresh raw fish, typically tuna, seasoned with fragrant sesame oil, sesame seeds, a hint of chili, and lemon, artfully garnished with slender seaweed strings
Fish Tempura
- Description
- Deep-fried, crumbed tempura style served with creamy mayonnaise and other dipping sauces
Ulkoy
- Description
- Shrimp and squash fritters deep-fried until golden, typically served with vinegar-based dipping sauce, ketchup, mayonnaise, or sweet and sour sauces
Taro Chips
- Description
- Taro peeled and grated with salt, pepper, and onion, then deep fried until crispy
Vegan Vegetarian Dining
- Note
- No documented dedicated vegan or vegetarian restaurants found in current sources
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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Data last updated July 2026 · Verify anything important.