THE GUIDE - Rough Guide to Fiji - page 97

Tata's Curry Restaurant Nadi Back Road; map . Set at the back of the Nadi Temple, this
simple raised shack with tables and stools serves typical Fiji-Indian curries - not too hot,
quite oily and with meat on the bone. Most dishes are F$5-8, including dhal soup, goat curry
and roti, making this the best-value food in town. Mon-Sat 7.30am-9pm.
DENARAU ISLAND
Cardo's Steakhouse Port Denarau 675 0900; map . Fantastic location overlooking the pla-
cid bay surrounding Port Denarau, with lots of outdoor tables under flame trees. As well as
well-presented, tender steaks (a touch expensive at around F$40), Cardo's makes the best
thin-crust pizzas (F$20) in Nadi. It's also a good spot for coffee and a cooked breakfast.
The bar usually creates a lively atmosphere in the evenings, especially at weekends. Daily
8am-10pm, bar closes 11pm.
Indigo Port Denarau 675 0026, indigofiji.com ; map . Classical Indian restaurant with
contemporary interior and plain outdoor tables overlooking the canal to residential homes.
Try the subtly spiced duck curry, slow cooked on the bone (F$27), or the creamy lamb korma
(F$26). Also offers vegetarian dishes (under F$20). Daily 11am-10pm.
Nadina Authentic Fijian Restaurant Building C, Shop R1 & R2, Port Denarau 679
0290; map . An appealing shack-style waterfront place that's a good local alternative to the
international hotel restaurants, Nadina serves up Fijian fish classics such as kokoda (F$16)
and pan-fried walu steak (F$35). You may also be treated to an impromptu kava ceremony
and some live music. Daily 7am-10pm.
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DRINKING, NIGHTLIFE AND ENTERTAINMENT
For most tourists, Nadi's nightlife revolves around quiet resort bars , with happy hours usu-
ally running from 5.30pm to 6.30pm. To immerse yourself in the local after-hours culture you
have to head to either Martintar, popular with Nadi office workers, or the south end of Down-
town where pool bars, kava saloons and a couple of raucous nightclubs are the hangouts for
urban and rural Fijians. Apart from these two areas, and the resort enclaves of Denarau Is-
land and Wailoaloa Beach, Nadi after dark is pretty much a ghost town and roaming around
on your own isn't recommended. Traditional dance shows are held at several resorts and
are usually free to watch, with a blend of animated Fijian war mekes , elegant Polynesian-
style hula and enthralling Samoan fire dancing; some are combined with lovo buffet dinners.
Times may vary, so it's worth calling ahead. There's a multiplex cinema next to the Capri-
corn Hotel in Martintar.
BARS AND CLUBS
Bamboo Travellers 33 New Town Beach 672 2225, bamboobackpack-
ers.hostel.com ; map . The best option for beach-bound travellers to meet for a drink, with