LIST: Newly opened cafés and restaurants in Boracay to enjoy on your next trip
Enjoying the fine white sand while basking under the sun is a mesmerising experience to have in Boracay—but a vacation will never be complete without discovering new food and flavors.
While starting a business in the middle of a global pandemic may seem like a risky move, some entrepreneurs saw it as an opportunity to capitalize on the revenge travel wave. There's a new Mexican place that features the first mezcal bar in Boracay, a new Indian restaurant that serves up heritage dishes, and a new go-to Korean place offering Korean comfort food.
Here, we list down some new cafes and restaurants that have opened in Boracay in 2022.
Little Taj Boracay
If you are looking for different but still familiar cuisine, Little Taj is the one to consider. Recognized as one of the visit-trendy restaurants in Boracay by Cebu Pacific Smile Magazine, this restaurant recently opened in April of this year and offers traditional Indian dishes serving from curries to lassie to biryani.
Little Taj is an Indian curry house of Nonie's, which began operational a year ahead, located at Hue Hotel and Resort at Station 2, and is open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Heraone Bunsik Korean Restaurant
Established in August 2022, Hearone Bunsik aims to bring hallyu vibe by serving up Korean street food and ramen. If Korean isn't your thing, they also offer healthy breakfast dishes to kick start your day in Boracay.
Heraone Bunsik is open from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and is located at Boracay Bulabog Rd, Malay, Aklan. You may also prefer a quick take-out in their one-stop store at Unit 99, Phase, Boracay Island, 4 D'mall de Boracay.
Salsa Fusion Restaurant
It goes without saying that eating with a view of is a top-tier experience, so not check out this Filipino restaurant that does just that?
Salsa Fusion Boracay offers a fiesta of Filipino, Spanish, and Mexican cuisines on their menu including Costillas de Cerdo and Prawns Salvatore as one of their proud dishes.
The resto opened its doors in January of this year and has impressively garnered positive feedback since its operation. Located at Station 1 along Zone 4, Malay, Aklan, this top-rated dining is the one you shouldn't miss.
Rainbow Cafe and Lounge
If you're tired of always eating a heavy meal during your stay on the island then Rainbow Cafe and Lounge is one of the best places to go.
This restaurant gives off a different type of service as it divides its business hours from a cafe, lounging area, and then dining place, so you'll always have the option whether to enjoy coffee, chill out with friends, or have dinner with the family.
Their 'Happy Hour' may give you time to treat yourself to a cup of coffee as they are open between 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Nigi-Nigi Too Resort, Station 2. They remain operational until 11:00 p.m. for dining.
Muchos Boracay
Going to Boracay means seizing every opportunity—so why not try out a new cuisine? Enter Muchos Boracay, a hot new Latin American Kitchen and Bar located in Station 1 that opened at the beginning of the year.
The fusion reso offers chill but 5-star meals with savory Western dishes on the table like Huevos Rancheros, Barbacoa Bowl, Birria Carnitas, Patatas Fritas, and more.
There's also a separate menu for tequila and mezcal—because what's a Mexican resto without tequila, right? At Muchos Boracay, you'll find 100% Agave tequila served with their homemade Mexican chili salt. Prices per shot ranges from P120 to P400.
Muchos is perfect after an island-bound experience that will release your hearts out with a picturesque seaside view and accommodating staff that will make you feel welcome between 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
