Eating and Drinking in Fiji, a Fine Exotic Dining Experience ...

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Fiji is not a mountain in Japan. It is a South Pacific island-country about 4 hours away from New Zealand and Australia. Fiji has 322 islands, many of which are uninhabited and with amazing beaches and reefs. Only 110 islands are inhabited, and 87% of the total population is living in the two largest islands, Viti Levu and Vanau Levu. The capital city is Savu in Viti Levu. The islands and resorts are leading tourist destinations in this part of the world, and travelers enjoy eating and drinking in Fiji.

There are only ten cities all over Fiji: Savu, Labasa, Lautoka, Levuka, Nabouwalu, Nadi, Nausori, Rakiraki, Savusavu and Sigatoka. The two most prominent cities are Savu and Nadi, and their towns offer plenty of small restaurants, cafes and food shops. Foods on sale are clean, cheap and varied. As expected in a tropical island-nation, all sorts of fish, crustaceans and sea food dishes are available everywhere and in very affordable prices. There is no lack of choices for international guests since local restaurants normally serve Chinese, Indian and western cuisine, along with native Fijian delicacies. There are also a few Japanese and Korean restaurants.

Fijian people typically love their local fruits and vegetables. Commonly sold in a farmer?s market are papayas, pineapples, bananas, mangoes, guavas, and other citrus fruits that are uncommon in the West, while popular vegetables are cowpea, cassava, cucumber, chili, and taro. The ?paulsami?, a popular delicacy, is baked taro leaves filled with onion, garlic and meat or fish fillings, and marinated in lemon juice and coconut milk. A variety of local foods make use of coconut milk, which is very tasty but could be unfriendly to some foreigners? taste buds and stomach. Another popular local dish is ?kokoda?, which is any fish or sea animal marinated in lemon and coconut milk, and cooked in a pit oven or ?lovo?.

Coconut milk is not only the staple ingredient. Fijians also love to mix in yams, taro, sweet potatoes, bananas, and nuts. A favorite variety of nut is the ?vutu?, which grows mainly on the island of Bega.

Meanwhile, since dining is not complete without a drink, the most popular local drink is ?yaqona? or ?kava?, popularly referred to as ?grog? by locals. It is a powerful drink from the roots of a yaqona tree that relaxes the muscles and numbs the tongue and lips for a few minutes. It is mildly intoxicating, and was used in the past to resolve conflicts between warring villages. This may not be served today in Fiji?s leading restaurants.

To enjoy eating and drinking in Fiji, the leading restaurants in the capital city of Savu include the following: Singh?s Curry House, JJ?s on the Park, Tiko?s Floating Restaurant, Daikoku, Maya Dhaba, Bad Dog, The Old Mill Cottage, and Vine Yard Palace, which many consider as the best place to eat, not only for its delicious food but also for its wide space and magnificent stairwell. It can seat 100 guests. For the best drinks, Victoria Wines and Spirits is a well-known liquor outlet that sells a variety of beer, wine, liquor and French cheese.

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