The Top Cheap Eats in Suva

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Cheap Eats in Suva – $15 and Under

If you’re looking for any cheap eats in Suva for under FJ$15 then your go-to are the curry houses. Indian food in Fiji is notoriously cheap, so you can definitely eat like a king in Suva on the cheap. Otherwise, you can rely on a few cheap bakeries and fast-food restaurants for something a little less spicy.

Super Cheap Indian Restaurants in Suva

Curry House (Old Town Hall, Victoria Parade) is a great place to eat in or out for a cheap lunch or early dinner, with most of their curries barely reaching the FJ$12 mark!

Next door, some super cheap vegetarian curries can be found at Ashiyana (Old Town Hall, Victoria Parade). Choose from around seven different vegetarian curries for FJ$10 and under. Their meat main courses aren’t too stiff either ranging from FJ$11 to $16.50.

Another curry house we love is Singh’s Curry House (Gordon Street) with full meals including a roti, curry, salad and dahl for around FJ$10!

Super Cheap International Restaurants in Suva

For a quick and cheap on-the-go snack, head to the Hot Bread Kitchen (Butt Street, Rodwell Road, Ratu Mara Road & Damadar City). The Fiji bakery chain serves meat pies for just over FJ$5, desserts for FJ$2, sandwiches for around FJ$6 and much more.

Yes, they even have McDonald’s (Scott Street & Laucala Bay Road) in Fiji with small meals in their “Classic Favourites” for around FJ$10, such as a medium cheeseburger meal or a small cheeseburger meal.

Cheap Eats at the Suva Municipal Market

Feast on a budget at the bustling Suva Municipal Market! This vibrant hub is a treasure trove of fresh produce and wallet-friendly street food. For the best bargains, pop by on Saturday after 3 pm when produce prices take a nosedive. But if you’re after the freshest veggies and fruits, Thursday is your golden ticket. And here’s the cherry on top: most of the mouthwatering street food will only set you back a couple of bucks!

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Cheap Eats in Suva – $20 and Under

The FJ$15-$20 price range is where you’ll find the most variety in your cheap eats in Suva. There’s everything from Indian restaurants to Chinese restaurants to great burger joints. Vegetarian options are always an easy way to keep the costs down.

Cheap Asian Restaurants in Suva

For great value vegetarian Indian meals, head to one of Govinda’s Vegetarian Restaurants (Marks Street, Sports City on Laucala Bay Road & Renwick Road) for their FJ$18 vegetable thali and soft drink! There’s also a huge range of Indian sweets to indulge in without breaking the bank. For more awesome vegetarian eateries in Suva, take a look at our 10 Vegan & Vegetarian Restaurants in Suva.

For more Indo-Fijian delights, check out Maya Dhaba (Victoria Parade) with most of their mains being around the FJ$20 mark. It provides a more “upmarket” restaurant feel should you be looking for a sit-down dining experience. Check out regular specials on their website.

For a great selection of Chinese dishes, like yum-cha, try the Vineyard Palace (Old Town Hall, Victoria Parade) with buffet food in a historical setting for around FJ$20, available Tuesday to Friday, 11:30 am to 2:30 pm.

Cheap International Restaurants in Suva

Part of a catering school, Pacific Fusion Restaurant (University of the South Pacific, Laucala Bay Road) is open Tuesdays and Wednesdays for morning tea and lunch. You can easily get a three-course meal for under FJ$20. To give you an idea, lunch mains like ratatouille or tortellini dishes are priced around FJ$10. Plus, morning tea cakes are a measly FJ$3 for some real treats! Don’t miss out – but it’s best to book your place.

Bad Dog Cafe (Damodar City) is your go-to restaurant if you have plenty of people in your party to please. They have a huge range of international foods to keep everyone happy. As for cheap eats, try their lunch specials for around FJ$20 for a two-course meal. On an evening try one of their sashimi plates or another platter for FJ$20. If you’re lucky enough to get a table on a Wednesday, you’ll be treated to half-price pizzas, working out to be around FJ$10-$14 a pizza!

For lunch, stop by the  Malo Café (Grantham Road) for their delicious cabinet treats, hearty hot meals and great coffee selection. Enjoy cakes, sandwiches and more.

Cheap Burger Joints in Suva

For more great burgers try Cafe Victoria (Corner of Joske and Gordon Street). They do Western-style food and do it well, with a range of FJ$10-$15 burgers, FJ$13 chicken and chips, FJ$11-$15.50 fish and chips, FJ$8.50-$13.50 sandwiches, an FJ$20 pasta menu, an FJ$20 vegetarian menu and FJ$15 salads.