Good to know
Good to Know
- Nadi's dining scene contrasts sharply: small Indo-Fijian curry houses in town cost FJD 6–10 per meal, while upscale waterfront restaurants on Denarau range FJD 60–100+ per person.
- Indo-Fijian cuisine is the soul of Nadi's food culture—curry houses are not tourist traps but everyday local eating where regular customers build relationships with cooks who've perfected recipes for decades.
- Vegetarian options are genuinely abundant, not token afterthoughts. Indo-Fijian curry houses always stock dhal in multiple forms, potato curry, chana masala, and fresh vegetable preparations made daily.
- Seafood is reliably fresh; look for kokoda and ika vakalolo as entry points into local Fijian flavors.
- Nadi Market (near Hospital Road, Nadi Town) is the real marketplace—bring cash, arrive early for freshest produce, and expect an authentic local experience away from tourist areas.
- Most supermarkets accept cards, but the fresh produce market requires cash.
- Resort restaurants are significantly more expensive than town dining; stepping away from your hotel unlocks the genuine Nadi food scene.
Supermarkets
New World IGA
- Neighborhood
- Namaka
- Notes
- Wide range of local and imported products
RB Patel Supermarket
- Neighborhood
- Martintar and Namaka
- Notes
- Reduced hours on Sunday (closes around 2pm)
Shop N Save Supermarket
- Neighborhood
- Central Nadi
- Notes
- Reduced hours on Sunday
True Mart (Enamanu)
- Neighborhood
- Denarau Bypass
- Notes
- Open daily 9am–9pm, fresh produce and local products
Nadi Market
- Neighborhood
- Nadi Town (Hospital Road)
- Notes
- Local fresh produce market, cash preferred
Budget
Raju's
- Price Range
- FJD 10
- Neighborhood
- Namaka
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Indo-Fijian curry, budget curries
Farmers Club
- Price Range
- FJD 18
- Neighborhood
- Nadi Town
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Local Indo-Fijian curries and seafood
Isa Lei (Sweet Laisa's Kitchen)
- Price Range
- FJD 15
- Neighborhood
- Namaka
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Traditional Fijian (kokoda, ika vakalolo, rourou)
Saravana Bhavan
- Price Range
- FJD 12
- Neighborhood
- Nadi Town
- Cuisine Or Dish
- South Indian vegetarian (dosa, biryani, dhal)
High End
Bonefish Seafood Restaurant
- Price Range
- FJD 75
- Neighborhood
- Port Denarau
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Premium seafood with waterfront setting
Ports O' Call
- Price Range
- FJD 85
- Neighborhood
- Denarau
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Premium international with tableside service
Mid Range
Saffron Indian Restaurant
- Price Range
- FJD 35
- Neighborhood
- Nadi Town
- Cuisine Or Dish
- North Indian (tandoor, curries, breads)
Sentai Seafood
- Price Range
- FJD 32
- Neighborhood
- Nadi Town
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Chinese seafood (fresh local seafood with Chinese preparation)
Daikoku Nadi
- Price Range
- FJD 40
- Neighborhood
- Martintar
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Japanese (sushi, sashimi, teppanyaki)
Ocean Seafood
- Price Range
- FJD 38
- Neighborhood
- Martintar
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Fresh seafood platters and grilled fish
Delivery Services
- App
- No major app-based food delivery service dominates Nadi; most restaurants handle orders via phone or direct contact. Hotels often facilitate food orders.
Local Must Try Dishes
Kokoda
- Description
- Raw fish marinated in lime juice and coconut cream with onions, tomatoes, and chilies—Fiji's signature ceviche-style dish
Lovo
- Description
- Traditional earth-oven feast where meat, fish, and vegetables wrapped in banana leaves are slow-cooked over hot stones, giving a smoky flavor
Rourou
- Description
- Taro leaves cooked in coconut cream
Ika Vakalolo
- Description
- Fried fish served with coconut gravy
Palusami
- Description
- Taro leaves with coconut cream and meat, traditionally cooked in banana leaves
Cassava Cake
- Description
- Dessert made from cassava root sweetened with coconut milk and sugar
Vegan And Vegetarian Dining
- Overview
- Vegetarian and vegan dining is well-supported in Nadi, particularly through Indo-Fijian curry houses with extensive dhal and vegetable curry options, as well as dedicated or dedicated-focused vegetarian venues.
Venues
Bulaccino Café
- Price Range
- FJD 20
- Neighborhood
- Namaka
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Vegan wrap (falafel), vegan fried rice, mezze plate, smoothie bowls
Saravana Bhavan
- Price Range
- FJD 12
- Neighborhood
- Nadi Town (Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Pure vegetarian restaurant with dosa, pori, biryani, dhal curries, vegan options
Hare Krishna Restaurant (Govinda's Vegetarian Restaurant)
- Price Range
- FJD 12
- Neighborhood
- Nadi Town
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Thali plates with rice, dhal, vegetable curries, roti, daily curries
Sentai Seafood
- Price Range
- FJD 25
- Neighborhood
- Nadi Town
- Cuisine Or Dish
- About 50% of menu is vegetarian/vegan—chow meins, fried rice, tofu dishes
International Cuisine
International Cuisine
- Chinese restaurants (Bo Hai, Tata's, Small Plates Bar)
- Italian wood-fired pizza (Mama's Pizza, La Bottega)
- Korean (Grace Road Kitchen)
- Mediterranean and European options at resort restaurants
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