3 Best Restaurants in Viti Levu, Fiji

The quick tableside knifework at this two-story shrine to teppan-yaki never fails to please locals and tourists alike. Nor does the succulent flavor of locally caught tuna, Australian beef, and New Zealand salmon expertly sliced, diced, and cooked before patrons' eyes. The traditional look of the restaurant and professional service make it a marvel of international cuisine in Fiji and a great experience for families. A decent wine list completes the festive atmosphere for those old enough to know not to touch the hot metal cooking surface. There's also a Suva location.

Smaller than the Nadi location, this is an equally traditional setting for the chain's signature dynamically prepared cuisine. Families in particular thrill to the sight of locally caught tuna, Australian beef, and New Zealand salmon expertly sliced, diced, and cooked before their eyes. Punctual service and a decent wine list round out the celebratory atmosphere.

This restaurant offers a range of authentic Japanese cuisine prepared by chef Manami Suzumura. Among the highlights of the classic menu are pork cutlets and chicken teriyaki, but we recommend opting for the six-course dinner and letting the Yokohama-born chef strut his stuff. This prix-fixe option might include miso soup, fried eggplant, sashimi, very lightly fried tempura (not the crispy kind), a sushi roll, and ice cream for dessert. Service is quirky but what Ikkyu lacks in ambience it makes up for in quality fare.