Authentic Food in Bora Bora

Vacations mean eating. A lot of eating. And that’s a good thing, because eating means getting to know the local culture in one of the most fundamental ways. Can you really say you’ve visited a place if you haven’t eaten its signature dishes?

As you might know, restaurants are a bit scarce in our part of Bora Bora. They are not non-existent, of course—we have our favorites, like Bloody Mary’s, which we’ve talked about before, plus the nearby resorts have gourmet dining experiences that are worth a try.

But if you stay at the Here Moana Bungalow, we recommend you grab some fresh ingredients from the Chin Lee market, uncork some wine, and cook at home while the sun sets over the lagoon. In short, if you like to cook, our kitchen is your playground.

We love this video a guest sent in of his cooking session in our kitchen. In it, he shows the steps needed to craft Poisson Cru, the national dish of Tahiti. It’s in Spanish, but it’s entertaining to watch even if you aren’t fluent!