THE GUIDE - Rough Guide to Fiji - page 207

Daikoku FNPF Place Victoria Parade 330 8968; map . Cosiest of the three Japanese res-
taurants in town, with five teppanyaki (griddle) tables, fresh sushi and reasonably priced
shabu-sabu (hot pot); meals cost around F$30. Mon-Sat noon-2pm & 5.45-10pm.
Golden Palace 165 Victoria Parade 31 0318; map . This upmarket Chinese restaurant dec-
orated with colourful lanterns is a Suva institution. The food is good, albeit expensive, but
the F$8 lunchtime specials are excellent value. Mains F$15-25. Mon-Sat 11.30am-2.30pm
& 5.30-9.30pm, Sun 5.30-9.30pm.
Maya Dhaba 281 Victoria Parade 331 0045; map . Fine Indian dining in an open-plan
contemporary setting. There are 28 main dishes which makes selection difficult - try the
subtle North Indian goat masala, on the bone with whole spices, or the South Indian chick-
en dora , rolled in rice pancakes. Mains cost around F$15-25. Licensed and BYO with F$10
corkage. Daily 11am-2.30pm & 6-10.30pm.
Old Mill Cottage 47 Carnarvon St 331 2134; map . This unassuming-looking café with
plastic tables is tremendously popular with Suva bigwigs - you may find yourself sitting next
to an MP or top lawyer. The menu is broad, with several traditional Fijian favourites includ-
ing palusami (F$7) and kokoda (F$8), as well as uninspiring but tasty Indian and Chinese
dishes for around F$8. Ask about their daily specials if you can't decide. There's a pleas-
ant wooden veranda where breakfast (F$10) and omelettes (F$7) are served. The home-made
cassava chips are worth a try at F$1 a serve. Mon-Sat 7am-5pm.
Republic of Cappuccino Dolphin Plaza, Victoria Parade 330 8968; map . Tiny and buzzy
European-style corner café serving excellent coffee, plus smoothies, juices and croissants.
Mon-Fri 7am-11pm, Sat 8am-11pm, Sun 8am-7pm.
Scott's Restaurant 59 Gordon St 774 2226; map . Tucked away in an obscure building
next to the Southern Cross Hotel , this French restaurant is definitely the swankiest spot in
town. Wood-panelling, antiques, alcoves and candles create a cosy yet elegant atmosphere.
The classic French food is delicious and wines come from New Zealand, Australia and
France. Mains cost F$35-45. Mon-Fri noon-2pm & 6-10pm, Sat 6-10pm.
Vine Yard Palace Old Town Hall, Victoria Parade 331 5111; map . If you need a good
feed on a budget, this all-you-can-eat lunchtime Chinese buffet (Mon-Fri 11.30am-2.30pm;
F$15.80) is hard to beat, and is hugely popular with a ravenous Fijian crowd. Otherwise, the
à la carte menu is best avoided. Mon-Sat 11.30am-10pm.
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DRINKING, NIGHTLIFE AND ENTERTAINMENT
One of Suva's most enduring charms is its lively nightlife . Most of the bars and clubs are in
one block around Victoria Parade and Carnarvon St, making it easy to hop from one to an-
other and sample the different atmospheres. Fijians like to drink communally , as if drinking