The Top Cheap Eats in Savusavu & Vanua Levu

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Cheap Eats in Vanua Levu – $10 and Under

If you’re looking for incredibly cheap street food in Vanua Levu, then there is one place you need to spend some time in – Labasa. This bustling Indo-Fijian town has three main dishes on the menu, Indian, Chinese and Something Oily. Otherwise, there are a couple of great cheap eateries in Savusavu, where most visitors spend their time when exploring Vanua Levu.

Cheap Food in Savusavu

Burgers and curries priced between FJ$5-$10 shouldn’t taste as good as they do at Arun’s Taste of Hidden Paradise Restaurant (LTA Building, near Savusavu Wharf). They serve up Chinese stir-fries, Indian curries, burgers and Thai food.

Urata Lookout Cafe (Cross Island Road, Urata) offers a range of affordable local treats, with prices ranging from FJ$2 to FJ$5. You’ll find budget-friendly options like roti parcels, toasties, and fresh fruit juices, perfect for a quick and tasty meal with a view.

Kunal’s Wine and Dine (Lesiaceva Road, west end of town) offers a charming courtyard setting with undercover open-air dining, perfect for enjoying affordable local favourites. With dishes priced between FJ$5-$7, like their tasty Chicken Curry and Egg Fried Rice, you can savour delicious meals without breaking the bank.

A local favourite (and a favourite of ours too), Mum’s Country Kitchen (Lesiaceva Road, opposite the bus station) offers budget-friendly local cuisine with dishes ranging from FJ$3.50 to FJ$10. You’ll love their affordable options, including hearty chicken curry rice, roti parcels, and classic egg sandwiches.

Cheap Food in Labasa

Over the hill on the other side of Vanua Levu, The Banana Leaf Restaurant (Nasekula Road) serves up a good choice of Indian curries with roti for around FJ$10 each.

Enjoy the Fijian decor with a Chinese twist at the Oriental Bar & Restaurant (Jaduram Street). The restaurant serves up plenty of Chinese cuisine with a few Fijian options to choose from.

For vegetarian cuisine, seek out Govinda Restaurant (Nasekula Road) with extremely affordable thalis, samosas and sweets. They are a Hare Krishna restaurant and the only vegetarian restaurant in Labasa.

Finally, ridiculously cheap snacks can be picked up from V Rana’s Snack Bar (Nasekula Road). We’re talking bhajis, samosas and Indian sweets, some of which are under FJ$2!

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Cheap Eats in Vanua Levu – $11-$20

Going up ever-so-slightly in price, yet still undoubtedly classed as cheap eats, these cheap restaurants in Vanua Levu offer something a little different among the sea of Chinese and Indian cuisine. In this price range, you’ll be able to grab a few Western favourites, as well as indulge in Korean food and the odd Fijian meal.

Cheap Restaurants in Savusavu

The Captain’s Cafe (Copra Shed Marina, Lesiaceva Road) is a fantastic option to watch the boats come into the marina as you indulge in curries, pasta dishes, pizzas, burgers, enchiladas and more for around FJ$7-$20.

Planter’s Club (Lesiaceva Road, west end of town), a historic eatery and bar, offers a variety of affordable dishes with most options priced between FJ$9 and FJ$12. You’ll find an array of lamb, chicken, and beef dishes, including fried rice, stir-fries, curries, and burgers, all at wallet-friendly prices.

A well-presented eatery, Snowy House & Grace Road Kitchen (Lesiaceva Road) serves up a range of tasty Korean food. Spicy pork, wonton soup, fried rice, noodle stir-fry, bibimbap and fried dumplings are all around FJ$15 each, but your food budget might just go up slightly when you discover the desserts and coffee at the Snowy House.

Savusavu Wok (Lesiaceva Road) is an affordable Chinese restaurant serving up fresh seafood for around FJ$8-$20.

Surprisingly, a resort that doesn’t leave you penniless, the Sigasiga Sands Boutique Bungalows (11-3, Hibiscus Highway) has a fantastic menu of Hindi and Fijian food with meals priced between FJ$15-$20. What’s more, the food is delivered straight to your door (if you’re staying in the resort, of course). You’ll definitely be able to find something on the menu from our list of 10 Unique Foods in Fiji You Have to Try.

Cheap Restaurants in Labasa

Lunch at the Grand Eastern Hotel (Rosawa Street) is always affordable offering Western-style food for around FJ$15. Plus, you’ll get to check out some of the historical photos of Labasa on display.

New Era Cafe (Main Street) offers budget-friendly options with sandwiches under FJ$10 and heartier meals like lamb, chicken, and fish dishes for less than FJ$20. This Western-style cafe is perfect for those looking for affordable eats in a casual setting.