The short answer
Ima's Vegetarian Restaurant: what visitors should know first
Go if you want a full meal without meat or fish. Confirm the current address and opening hours first, because sources differ, and ask about vegan items when you order.
Diet
What we checked
- Pure Veg. The whole menu has no meat, fish or egg. Checked November 2026 · Source
- Vegan options. The menu clearly marks vegan dishes, alongside others that are not vegan. Checked November 2026 · Source
Menus and kitchens change. If you follow a strict diet or have an allergy, confirm with the restaurant before you order.
Useful facts
Ima's Vegetarian Restaurant facts at a glance
- Location
- Central Puerto Princesa; confirm address
- Dining style
- Casual vegetarian restaurant
- Price signal
- Moderate for the city
- Signature order
- Try: pasta, burrito or teriyaki tofu
- Good for
- Vegetarian and vegan diners
- Photo
- Illustrative vegetarian burrito, not from the restaurant
Why it matters
Why Ima's Vegetarian Restaurant is worth your time
For a vegetarian family in Palawan, options are thin, and a place whose whole menu is meat-free removes much of the stress of reading menus. Ima's menu is Western and Filipino-leaning rather than Indian, but it gives you pasta, pizza and burritos that are easy for children and older diners to eat.
It matters most as a reliable planning anchor: a lunch or dinner you can count on before heading to Sabang or El Nido. It also shows that vegetarian cooking in the Philippines has moved beyond a single salad plate, even if choice remains modest.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Ask what is vegan
Vegan dishes are marked but not always available.
- 02
Order to share
Portions are described as small.
- 03
Confirm the address
Sources list two locations.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Ima's serves an international vegetarian menu. Spinach lists pasta, pizza, burritos, salad, tempeh fries, halo-halo and teriyaki tofu among customer mentions, with a menu that clearly marks vegan items, and says the kitchen makes vegan cheese and cream in-house. Portions are described as small, so order a couple of dishes to share.
Sources disagree on where it is. Spinach gives 333 Rizal Avenue; HappyCow's city listing says it relocated to 46 Fernandez Street, which matches Wikivoyage's earlier entry. Call or ask your hotel to confirm the current address and opening times before you travel, and book if you are a group.
Ask about vegan dishes when you order, as Spinach warns they are not always available. Jain diners should ask about onion and garlic, because the restaurant does not state that it cooks Jain food.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Confirm the current address and hours
- Reserve a table for groups
- Ask about vegan items
- Ask about onion and garlic if you avoid them
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Central Puerto Princesa; sources list Rizal Avenue and Fernandez Street, so confirm the current address
- Time needed
- 1 to 1.5 hours
- Best time
- Lunch or dinner
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- Eat-in restaurant in town; confirm whether there are steps or a lift. Portions are described as small, so older diners may want to order extra.
- Tickets and access
- Spinach lists hours and says vegan options are not always available; HappyCow says reservations are required. Confirm both, and the address, before going.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
Hotels near Ima's Vegetarian Restaurant
Staying close keeps journeys short — useful for early starts and for anyone who tires quickly.
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Travelling with parents?
Eat-in restaurant in town; confirm whether there are steps or a lift. Portions are described as small, so older diners may want to order extra.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Ima's fully vegetarian?
Spinach and HappyCow list it as a vegetarian restaurant, with marked vegan options. Confirm with the restaurant.
Is it Jain-friendly?
It does not state that it cooks Jain food. Ask about onion and garlic.
Where is it?
Sources differ between Rizal Avenue and Fernandez Street. Confirm before travelling.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
