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The Best of Fijian Cuisine – Any good, or all hype?
While I am not a huge fan of the country itself, or indeed the national airline, it has to be said that Fijian cuisine is not just decent, but pretty damned unique.
And what is it that makes it so unique? Well, there are a few factors here. Firstly, it is in the Pacific and they have decent food. Then there is the huge amount of tourists that come here, secondly the tourism factor, but most importantly, they have a huge population of ethnic Indians! This means that as fusion foods go, Fiji takes some beating.
Click to read about Nauru cuisine.
What the Fiji Cuisine?
Fijian cuisine is a mix of traditional island food, Indian spice, and old colonial leftovers. Before the Indians arrived, locals cooked meat and fish in lovos, which are earth ovens filled with hot stones, and lived off cassava, taro, yam, and plenty of seafood. When the Indian workers came under the British, they brought curries, rice, and spices that completely changed local tastes.
Now you get everything from coconut cream fish to spicy dhal soup, from banana desserts to roast pork cooked underground. It’s not fancy food, but it’s filling, fresh, and totally unique. The Indian side gives it flavor, while the island side gives it heart.
10 Must Try Fijian Foods
OK, so now you know what you know, here’s our ten top tips on best foods to try when you visit Fiji!
10. Lovo – Meat and fish cooked underground on hot stones. A proper Fijian feast that tastes smoky and rich.
9. Kokoda – Raw fish marinated in coconut cream and lime juice. Fiji’s answer to ceviche, fresh and sharp.
8. Rourou – Taro leaves cooked down in coconut milk. Creamy, green, and surprisingly good.
7. Chicken Curry – A Fiji staple thanks to the Indian community. Cheap, thick, and delicious.
6. Cassava Cake – Dessert made from grated cassava and coconut milk. Sweet, chewy, and very Fijian.
5. Palusami – Taro leaves layered with coconut cream and meat, cooked till it melts in your mouth.
4. Dhal Soup – Simple lentil soup found everywhere. Thick and comforting with a hint of chili.
3. Fish Suruwa – Local white fish cooked in coconut curry sauce with vegetables. Mild but rich.
2. Roti and Chutney – The everyday Fiji lunch. Soft flatbread stuffed with fresh curry and chutney.
1. Fijian Biryani – The ultimate Indo-Fijian dish. Spicy rice, slow-cooked meat, and loads of flavour.
Street Food Fiji
Street food in Fiji is where everything comes together. You see locals and tourists eating the same way — standing next to smoking grills or sitting on plastic chairs with paper plates covered in curry. Suva’s market area is packed with roti vendors, fried cassava stalls, and bbq skewers. You can eat like a king for a few bucks and get a taste of local life at the same time.
In Nadi, street food is more tourist-friendly but still excellent if you know where to look. The best meals are at bus stations and roadside huts where everything is cooked right in front of you. Forget hotel restaurants. Fiji’s real food is out on the street, wrapped in tinfoil and served with a fake smile…..
The Food on Fiji Airways
So, if you follow me on TikTok you might know that I have had a feud with not Fiji Airways as such, but more the people of Fiji. This is because I said that the food on Fiji Airways domestic and regional is a bit shit. This is because you get a rather not very nice pasta salad type monstrosity. Anyway, I made a point of my opinion and all hell broke loose.
Over the last year, I have got to find out that Fijians, while they hate each other, seem to hate everyone else more. This has meant a lot of death threats. Lol, yes, death threats over my views.
Drinking in Fiji
Drinking in Fiji is something else. Suva has bars that get rowdy, and yes, it’s a bit dangerous once the sun goes down. If you’re in Suva, stick to main bars and get a taxi straight back to your hotel. Nadi and the islands are way better for a night out. Beach bars, reggae tunes, bonfires, and cheap drinks. Kava is the big traditional drink it comes from a root, tastes like muddy water/shit and makes your tongue go numb.
It’s meant to relax you, but a few bowls in and you won’t care how it tastes. Beer here is simple but cold, and rum is everywhere. It’s not the classiest drinking scene in the Pacific, but it does the job and you’ll wake up with new friends and a sore head.
Top Beers to Try in Fiji
So, should you decide to go partying in Fiji, we suggest Nadi over Suva. Then these are the drinks we suggest you try.
5. Hansa Draft – Straightforward and crisp, the everyday island beer.
4. Vonu Pure Lager – Light, clean, and made for the beach.
3. Fiji Gold – Smooth and popular, easy to drink all day.
2. Fiji Bitter – Stronger and rougher around the edges, but locals love it.
1. Tribe – Not beer, but canned vodka mix. The official fuel of a Fijian night out and wonderful alcopop!
Conclusion
Fiji is not the kind of place I like to hang out in general, but as a tourist hub it actually makes a great place to transit. This is because, unlike the more remote islands of the region, you can get a broad range of stuff here. I mean, they even have McDonalds and Burger King. You can also buy medicine such as Xanax over the counter. FYI…
Ah, as always, I digress somewhat, because we are talking about Fijian cuisine, which, while perhaps not the best in the region, is at least the most interesting. You won’t go hungry in Fiji.
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