The Top Food Activities in Suva
If discovering the world’s culinary delights is a hobby of yours then you are in the right place. Suva is a bustling hub of the South Pacific, bringing together an interesting blend of foodie experiences from across the islands, as well as India, China, Europe and more! This list of things to do in Suva for foodies will give you the highlights of food in Suva.
While you’re here, check out The Food Guide to Suva. Plus, bookmark The Complete Guide to Food in Fiji for even more tips!
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1. Visit the Municipal Market
Being the largest hub for the South Pacific islands, Suva’s Municipal Market gives visitors a chance to see one of the largest arrays of fruit and vegetables for sale in the South Pacific! You’re bound to find all sorts of weird and wonderful tropical fruits and vegetables that you’ve never eaten or cooked with before. The sellers are super friendly and will be happy to discuss ways to prepare the food. Better yet, let Guided Walking Tours Suva guide you through the market to hit the best kava stalls and learn more about the history of the place. If you’re staying in self-catering accommodation, then complete the experience by purchasing some Fijian produce to spruce up for dinner!
Location: Usher Street at Rodwell Road.
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2. Take a Cooking Class
Get some hands-on experience and meet like-minded people at a cooking class in Suva. For instance, Ruby’s Masterclass teaches students how to cook superb Indo-Fijian dishes. Join in for a one-off day or evening class, or learn how to cook around 20 Indian dishes in six weeks.
Location: Queen Elizabeth Drive.
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3. Get Up Early for the Suva Fish Market
Another market well worth discovering is the Suva Fish Market. Browse an array of fresh tropical fish and mingle with the locals. Fish is a staple of the Fijian diet so buying a fish and preparing it for dinner is a real Fijian culinary experience. Although open throughout the week, the most activity can be found on Saturday mornings.
Location: Between Stinson Parade Road and Scott Street, accessible from the Suva Municipal Market.
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4. Sample Something Spicy at the Suva Curry Houses
With a huge population of Indo-Fijians in Suva, trying the food from the curry houses is a must! It’s probably going to be one of your most affordable meals to try too, as Fiji curry houses are notoriously cheap. There are really a lot of curry houses to choose from, but we suggest Yellow Chilli, Singh’s Curry House, Maya Dhaba, Govinda’s Vegetarian Restaurant and Ashiyana. Check out Guide to the Best Eats & Restaurants in Suva for more recommendations.
Location: Yellow Chilli (53 Carnarvon Street), Singh’s Curry House (Cnr Gordon Street & Victoria Parade), Maya Dhaba (281 Victoria Parade), Govinda’s Vegetarian Restaurant (93 Cumming Street, Rup’s Complex) and Ashiyana (Old Town Hall, Victoria Parade).
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5. Try a Different “Dining Experience”
There are a few eateries in Suva that are famous not just for their food but for their unique location. We’re thinking about Tiko’s Floating Restaurant, which is a restaurant on a boat, or Paradiso, on the edge of the iconic Albert Park! We also love The Establishment on the edge of a quiet lagoon nestled in Colo-i-Suva Forest Park.
Location: Tiko’s Floating Restaurant – Stinson Parade. Paradiso – Suva Lawn Tennis Club, Ratu Cakobau Road, Suva. The Establishment – Princes Road, Colo-i-Suva.
© FijiPocketGuide.com6. Try Fine Dining in Suva
If you’re looking for something extra special, try a fine dining experience at the Grand Pacific Hotel. The historic hotel has hosted state representatives from all over the world throughout the years on their visit to the capital of Fiji and provides some of the best fine dining in Suva. The hotel has multiple dining options, but the finest would have to be the Prince Albert Restaurant & Terrace. For more upmarket experiences, check out The Luxury Travel Guide to Suva.
Location: 584 – 618 Victoria Parade, Suva.
© FijiPocketGuide.com7. Scout Out the Cheap Eats
One of our favourite things to do in a new city is to find some of the best food for the best prices. That’s not exactly difficult in Suva, where you can feast like a kind for under FJ$15! For more ways to experience Suva on the cheap, check out The Travel Guide to Suva on a Budget.
Location: Check out our guide to the Top Cheap Eats in Suva for our recommendations and locations.
© FijiPocketGuide.comMore About Things to Do in Suva
That’s it for our guide to things to do in Suva for foodies, but for more information about Fiji’s capital, check out the following articles:
- 10 Best Restaurants in Suva
- 20 Things to Do in Suva
- 6 Ways to Make Sure the Water is Safe to Drink in Fiji
Finally, if there’s anything we’ve missed, you’re likely to find it in our Complete Guide to Suva.
Sources:
The information in this guide has been compiled from our extensive research, travel and experiences across Fiji and the South Pacific, accumulated over more than a decade of numerous visits to each destination. Additional sources for this guide include the following:
- Suva City Council (Local council website)
- Nausori Town Council (Local council website)
- Tourism Fiji (General travel advice - Updated [2025])
- Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (Tourism trade association - Updated [2025])
- SPTO (Pacific tourism advice - Updated [2025])
- Fiji Immigration (Visa and immigration advice - Updated [2025])
- Fiji Revenue & Customs Service (Customs and visitor taxes - Updated [2025])
- Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (Biosecurity advice - Updated [2025])
- Fiji Meteorological Service (Weather forecast and warnings - Updated [2025])
- Fiji Bureau of Statistics (Statistics and travel data - Updated [2025])
- Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation (Tourism statistics - Updated [2025])
- Land Transport Authority (Road safety advice - Updated [2025])
- Safe Travel (New Zealand travel advisory for Fiji - Updated [2025])
- Smart Traveller (Australia travel advisory for Fiji - Updated [2025])
- Travel.State.Gov (U.S. travel advisory for Fiji - Updated [2025])
- Suva City Council (Local council website)
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