Must-see restaurants in Papua New Guinea

  • Best Buy

    The Highlands

    The biggest and best-stocked store in town, although it can’t compete with the market when it comes to veggies and fruit. The on-site bakery is good value…

  • Green Haus Restaurant

    The Highlands

    In the large, green Ipatas building that dominates the town is this cafeteria run by the same folks at Wabag Lodge. The menu includes 'live' or 'frozen'…

  • Malabu Cafe

    Papua New Guinea

    Inside the Masurina Business Centre, this kai bar has affiliations with Butia Lodge on the Trobriand Islands and serves an assortment of grilled chicken,…

  • Ang's Restaurant

    Port Moresby

    Ang's is locked up like Fort Knox; this part of Gordons is unsavoury after dark. But it's worth the trip for excellent Chinese food at reasonable prices…

  • Kokopo Market

    New Britain

    The place to head to if you want to stock up on fruit and vegetables. You can buy sausage and rice or fish, pumpkin and banana (with lots of tasty greens)…

  • New Ireland Supermarket

    New Ireland Province

    One of several well-stocked supermarkets in town, this one also has a good kai bar next door, with tender fried chicken, piping hot chips, and the usual…

  • Malagan Beach Hotel

    New Ireland Province

    Kavieng’s most alluring setting is this eatery, with a breezy terrace facing the sea. The cooking receives mixed reviews, however, Malagan is the perfect…

  • Vavagil Restaurant

    New Britain

    This small, boxy eatery and drinking spot offers filling meals (kebabs, fish and chips, barbecue ribs, pizzas) best enjoyed on the thatch-roof terrace…

  • Luluai's Italian Restaurant

    Lae

    Possibly the best pizzas in PNG. Can't say the same for the pasta. The menu is also shared with the Kokomo Coffee Shop next door, which makes the cakes…

  • Market

    New Ireland Province

    The bustling and colourful market has a good range of fresh fruit and vegetables, including the giant, yellow hand-grenade-like pandanus fruit.

  • Restaurant 168

    Port Moresby

    Upstairs is the Restaurant 168 where some interesting Malay and Indian dishes are served - better than the dull surroundings might suggest.

  • Main Market

    Lae

    The main market is a riot of colourful fruits and fresh vegetables – just keep your wits about you while you shop.

  • Grand Palace

    Port Moresby

    This is the top spot for Chinese cuisine. Try the yum cha or the beautifully presented steamed whole coral trout.

  • Ela Beach Cafe

    Port Moresby

    At the west end of Ela Beach, this rustic-looking eatery has coffee, beer and lunches of simple kai.

  • Gordons Market

    Port Moresby

    One of Port Moresby’s largest produce markets. It’s a ragged place, best visited with a local.

  • Tsang Sang

    New Ireland Province

    This basic and inexpensive bakery has fresh bread and sweet cakes available early in the day.

  • Food Mart

    Lae

    A well-stocked supermarket with all the self-catering supplies you could want.

  • Lae Bowling Club

    Lae

    Filipina Nana serves a few cheap, tasty dishes in informal surrounds.

  • Espresso Bar

    Port Moresby

    This tiny place provides good coffee and light meals.

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