Kiribati Restaurant Tips by ollyf

Restaurant Name: Otintaai Hotel

The Otintaai Hotel has a public restaurant which has a big reputation in Kiribati, but mainly due to it being the only truly bona fide international restaurant in the country (there are some decent Chinese ones). It is expensive by Kiribati standards, although very affordable compared to prices in developed countries. The food is OK, but nothing special, comprised of western and Asian dishes plus local seafood. They have a cheap night and a barbecue night once a week, but I forgot which nights they were.


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Theme: Pan-Asian and Pacific Rim
Comparison: most expensive
Prices: US$11-20  » Currency Converter
Address: Otintaai Hotel, Bikenibeu, South Tarawa
Directions: EVERYBODY knows the hotel, so just ask to be taken there. Or, if driving yourself, you can't get lost in Kiribati - only one road! Head west from the airport for about 20 minutes.

Restaurant Name: Laguna

This is under new management with a new name (I forgot the previous name) but is essentially the same place. Situated next to Mary's Motel in Bairiki, it is a locally-run establishment offering Pacific, Asian and Western dishes. It's clean, with nice staff and good ceiling fans!

Favorite Dish: Lonely Planet and various online source say the Crispy Chilli Fish is the best option, and I have to agree. It's delicious and crispy, with a tasty, tangy sauce and decent value.

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Theme: Pan-Asian and Pacific Rim
Comparison: about average
Prices: less than US$10  » Currency Converter
Address: Bairiki, South Tarawa
Directions: In Bairiki, go down the road branching right before you hit the causeway as you're going in the direction of Betio. The Laguna restaurant is next door to Mary's Motel.