Kanto Diyes — Restaurant in Garapan

Don't hesitate to dine at Kanto Diyes! We stopped in on a whim for lunch and were so glad we did! Our family of 6 all loved our lunches! We tried the pork ribs, the pork belly inasal, skewers, and chicken inasal. The lunch came with a soup of the day that was very flavorful. And the lunch was served with some pickled veggies, large serving of rice, and a small dish with a fresh calamsi & pepper to make your own dipping sauce with the soy sauce and garlic vinegar on the table. All the meat is cooked fresh over a charcoal grill which adds so much flavor and it was grilled perfectly leaving it a crisp outside and juicy inside. I also tried the Hawaiian iced tea that was delicious - a tea that was sweet & pineapple-ly. The owner, Dante, was so friendly! It was obvious everything was new to us and he explained the different foods and how to traditionally eat it. I am definitely not a very adventurous eater and was nervous about trying a traditional, local style cuisine, but we will hands...

I was excited to find out that Saipan had inasal joint. You can smell the bbq from outside. Service was so-so. Not really anyone walking around to see if you need a refill. You’ll have to catch the staff’s attention if you need something.

Ordered the chicken inasal with the calamansi iced tea. Iced tea was delicious and refillable! You will also be provided complimentary service water. Loved that they had all the condiments on the side. The chicken oil was a great addition to the rice. The pecha was not bad either. The chicken was barbecued perfectly.

The only reason why I couldn’t give a full 5 star review was because the marinade was sweeter than what a inasal marinade should be (family from Bacolod and Iloilo). I wish they would emphasize more on the calamansi and lemongrass so it can have a more tangy flavor. I know Filippino food is usually sweet, but traditional Bacolod style-inasal shouldn’t be this sweet.

Would I go back? Probably. Closest thing to home, while being...

If I had to recommend just one restaurant in Saipan, hands down, Kanto 10 would be it—no contest. From the moment you step in, the smoky aroma greets you like an old friend and lets you know you’ve arrived at the BBQ hotspot. Forget subtle hints; this place screams, “Bring your appetite!”

Can’t decide what to order? Easy fix: order anything. Seriously, you can’t go wrong. The pork ribs are so tender they practically apologize for leaving the bone, and the skewers are a sweet, smoky love letter to your taste buds.

And then there’s Dante, the owner—a local legend in friendliness. He’s not just running a restaurant; he’s running a tourism hotline. Need tips on where to go or what to see in Saipan? Dante’s your guy. His collection of island photos will give you more travel inspiration than your Instagram feed ever could. Trust him, and you’ll leave Saipan with a belly full of BBQ and a heart full of...