Flavours of the Pacific Islands
Pacific Island Restaurants in New Zealand
23 places across 4 cities and towns
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Pacific Island food celebrates coconut, taro, fish and slow cooking – oka, palusami, lu pulu and chop suey.
Auckland is the largest Polynesian city in the world, and Pacific eateries and poke bars reflect that heritage.
Across New Zealand we list 23 Pacific Island venues. The biggest concentrations are in Auckland, Porirua, Christchurch and Mangawhai.
Whether you searched for “the pacific islands restaurants”, “Pacific Island food” or “Pacific Island restaurant near me”, this page lists every Pacific Island venue we know of in New Zealand.
Where to find them
| Auckland | 16 | |
| Porirua | 4 | |
| Christchurch | 2 | |
| Mangawhai | 1 |
Signature Pacific Island dishes
Oka / ika mata
Raw fish in coconut cream
Palusami
Taro leaves with coconut
Lu pulu
Corned beef in taro leaves
Chop suey
Pacific-style vermicelli
Poke bowl
Marinated fish on rice
Panikeke
Fried pancakes
Popular Pacific Island restaurants in NZ
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Tips for ordering
- Ask for the day's specials.
- Portions are generous.
- Try raw fish salad.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find Pacific Island restaurants near me?
Tap “Show Pacific Island near me” at the top of this page and allow location access. We'll list the closest Pacific Island venues with the distance from you.
How many Pacific Island restaurants are there in New Zealand?
We currently list 23 Pacific Island venues in 4 cities and towns.
Which city has the most Pacific Island restaurants?
Auckland leads with 16 venues.
What should I order at a Pacific Island restaurant?
Popular choices include oka / ika mata, palusami, lu pulu and chop suey.
