Durian Products

Durian Garden carries a menu full of sumptuous food that is highlighted

with assorted durian inspired delicacies made of the pungent yet
heavenly fruit known as the “king of fruits.”

Even those who aren’t fond of the fruit would love their durian pie,
which took a lot of experiments before getting the recipe right. For a pie
that’s made almost entirely of durian pulp, it is devoid of the fruit’s
pungent smell. It has just the right amount of sweetness and a velvety
texture while still preserving that distinct flavor. Other must-try
delights are the durian ice cream and durian float.

Apareja Buko Halo-Halo

Definitely the local go-to spot for a heat quenching taste of the
Philippines’ ultimate dessert, the Halo Halo, this time served in fresh
coconut. As they say, if you’re looking for a great place to try something
tasty, look for where the locals go. Located along the highway upon
entering the City of the Koronadal, this quaint little eatery with the
freshest of ingredients is a must-try.

Tilapia Cuisine

South Cotabato’s highland getaway – Lake Sebu is also a great invitation

to try local cuisine aboard a Lake cruise where the gastronomic choices
are endless. A must try are the Tilapia dishes that are a staple on most
South Cotabato menus.Taste the local fusion-flavored cuisine and
experience a culinary affair with signature specialties like chicharon
tilapia as well as any other ways this delectable freshwater fish can be
cooked-up.

Tupi Fruit Stand

This highway destination favored by locals and tourists who are

breezing through town is a great place to find a wide array of fruits and
vegetables that are the ultimate when it comes to freshness.
Attesting to South Coabato’s agricultural bounty, here you can find all
sorts of fruits, from the small to the large and the familiar to the exotic.
This definitely makes for a sweet and succulent stopover for guests.

Chicharong Tilapia is a delicious crispy flavorful tilapia fillet dish. The

fish is seasoned and dredged in a beading breadcrumbs, then deep fried
until crispy.

NILASING NA TILAPIA
Another tilapia dish famous in the region is the Nilasing na Tilapia. It’s
just like the dish nilasing na hipon, but with tilapia! I know that the
word “nilasing” would be enough to entice most foodies to try it, but the
reason they keep ordering it is its taste.

FRIED CATFISH
VE-JR IHAW IHAW located in Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat. This
restaurant is really famous because of its delightful fried catfish dishes.
The resto has their own pond full of catfishes. You could choose from
fried or grilled catfish dishes! No worries, their catfish is really fresh and
clean!

TINAGTAG
It is made of ground rice and sugar, mixed with a little bit of water. This
glutinous mixture cooked then folded like a taco. It is best eaten with
either milk or coffee or even a mixture of both! You can find this in Brgy.
Tuyan, Malapatan, Saragani.

CALDERETA RICE
Glutinous white rice cooked with Maggi Magic Sarap, liver spread, corn
and peas. It has a long cooking time, but it’s sure worth the wait. A must
try for the adventurous foodie in Region 12.

BEEF SININA
Cotabato’s beef stew that you would love. It has a twist that is different
from other beef stews because it is the Maguindanaoans local version of
Filipino beef stew! It is widely served in Cotabato City.
“SININA – a traditional Muslim delicacy that is usually served during
festivities or what we normally call “Kanduli”. Traditionally served with
tenderized goat meat and served without vegetables but, to be more
appealing to the young ones and those who are health conscious, one
can either add potatoes or carrots. The Sinina is indeed one multi-
ethnicity Filipino cuisine!”

Tinibuok na manok, Manok tinibuok - whole chicken soup or almost

like tinola, but the chicken is cooked whole with lemongrass and
cabbage, giving "a mild sweet citrus flavor"

the chicken pinalapaan, a Maguindanaoan specialty, and grilled tanigue

with sambal.

Their signature ingredient is palapa ng niyog, a savory mix of sun-dried

coconut meat, coconut milk, ginger, and spices that adds a golden brown
color and savory, spicy kick to any meal.

Dodol- sweet sticky toffee candy.

PASTEL
A steamed rice topped with flaked chicken, beef, or tuna that is wrapped
in banana leaves. It is also best if paired with hard boiled egg. This
delicacy is loved by most locals in Cotabato City and tourists of the
province, and it is also sold at bus stations. This is worth P8- P10, it’s
really affordable!

MARANG
If you don’t want the smell of Durian, the Marang could be your next
favorite fruit. It tastes even sweeter than the Durian! A small piece is
worth P15 to P20 in Sultan Kudarat.