Port Moresby
One of Moresby’s best restaurants is an elegant, well-dressed, yet somewhat old-fashioned affair inside the Crowne Plaza. The dishes are cutting-edge,…
Must-see restaurants in Papua New Guinea
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Port Moresby
Raising Moresby's cafe culture to international levels by its very existence, Duffy's wouldn't look out of place in any Western capital. The decor? Three…
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New Britain
The Gazelle International's restaurant may not win any design awards but the food is top notch. There are tropical seafood dishes: start with Peruvian…
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Papua New Guinea
Jeff's is where it's at, particularly on weekends, when well-heeled locals haunt the bar decked out with indigenous artefacts. Have your meal cooked in…
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Port Moresby
Ambitiously promising you offerings from several Asian cuisines, Fusion does Chinese dishes best, though their pandan chicken and sambal fish are well…
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Port Moresby
Skip the so-so Thai food at this refined, minimalist Korean restaurant that overplays its hand, and go straight for the superlative Korean dishes…
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The Highlands
The Bird’s Deck Bistro overlooking the pool is the place to rendezvous and central to the social life of Goroka’s well heeled. There’s a nightly themed…
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The Highlands
If you’re wondering where the expat community hangs out, you’ll find them sipping coffee and nibbling cheesecake (K12) in this uber trendy cafe. Turn…
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Papua New Guinea
Beautifully decorated with a war canoe in the rafters and Sepik carvings, Napatana Bar is the place to rub shoulders with expats and nationals alike. The…
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The Highlands
The Palmuri is Hagen’s most upmarket restaurant. It offers delectable delicacies such as Mt Wilhelm trout, pasta, steaks, triple-stacked pancakes, a…
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Port Moresby
At the Shady Rest hotel, this refined spot serves authentic Indian dishes. Popular picks include tandoori chicken and vegetable samosas, and the…
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Papua New Guinea
Get here early to secure a table on the small harbourside veranda at lunch – for our money, the most atmospheric dining in town. The menu is dominated by…
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New Britain
We love this place – it feels so anachronistic. It's the most 'happening' spot in town, not far from Liamo Reef Resort. A mix of locals and expats gather…
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Papua New Guinea
Admittedly, this restaurant doesn’t make much of an impression; it’s right on the foreshore but designed to have no views and be stiflingly hot. People…
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New Britain
Inside the Kokopo Beach Bungalow Resort, Haus Win serves up some of the city’s best dishes. The Asian-influenced menu showcases regional delicacies such…
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Port Moresby
This long-running spot with a village-y vibe serves up Moresby’s best Japanese fare, with fresh sushi, sashimi, katsu-don, onigiri and other Japanese…
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Port Moresby
Tucked away off the main street, this low-key Chinese restaurant does an excellent value lunchtime menu (K21 to K25) of chicken and rice and other simple…
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Port Moresby
Tucked away inside Steamships Plaza and with embroidered dragons and elephants representing its twin cuisines, this low-key restaurant cooks up good, if…
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New Ireland Province
Nonguests are welcome at Nusa Island Retreat (call ahead to arrange transfers). Indeed, it would be a shame to miss out on its dinner buffet (K77; by…
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New Britain
This higher-end supermarket is well stocked, with a selection of Australian imports. There’s a kai (takeaway) bar near the entrance, as well as a bakery…
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New Britain
The Queen Emma Lodge serves up sizzling rump, eye fillet, T-Bone steaks and less beefy options, like sweet-and-sour pork, crumbed fish of the day, seafood…
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Port Moresby
With picnic-style wooden benches and tables, this unusual cafe serves equally unusual sandwiches (tuna mornay with pesto, smoky sausage…) alongside good…
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New Britain
Kokopo Village Resort’s restaurant has an uninspiring interior, but if you dine out on the veranda you can enjoy superb views over the bay. Highlights…
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The Highlands
Opposite the Bird, and a popular lunch spot for hotel guests, the Mandarin serves tasty, veggie-packed dishes that would do the home country proud. Meals…
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Port Moresby
Slightly cheaper and more casual than neighbouring Rapala, this Crowne Plaza gem serves grilled barramundi, Thai chicken curry and other multifarious fare…
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Port Moresby
Popular with the local Chinese community, this well-regarded restaurant may serve the odd unorthodox dish (Marmite chicken, y'all?) but claypot noodles…
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New Britain
One of Kokopo’s best dining options is a beautifully designed, open-sided affair serving an array of expertly prepared dishes using fresh ingredients,…
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Papua New Guinea
Buka's top dining and drinking spot is this elevated restaurant with a great deck overlooking the passage. As well as chilled beer there are dishes of…
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The Highlands
Serves cold beer and good pub-style light meals during lunch, and cold beer and European dishes during dinner. The Mt Hagen Ball is held here to coincide…
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Port Moresby
This well-known Aussie diner chain sates the meaty fantasies of the carnivorously inclined with the rib-and-steak combos, lamb cutlets, burgers and more…
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Port Moresby
While the sheep's tongue stew at this friendly kai bar is likely to appeal to gourmets inclined to live dangerously, the roast chicken and chips (K12 for…
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Papua New Guinea
The International Hotel's restaurant serves a consistently tasty, surprisingly inexpensive and eclectic mix of dishes, from lobster thermidor and seafood…
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Port Moresby
This tiny local favourite inside the Brian Bell Plaza is a fine refuge from Boroko’s chaotic streets. It serves sandwiches, savoury pies (K5), pastries,…
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Port Moresby
This tiny place has a score of loyal expat fans, including a healthy contingent of resident Indians. Expect decent portions of northern Indian dishes;…
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Port Moresby
Aswirl with psychedelic paintings by a local artist, this light, bright brasserie in Ela Beach Hotel serves excellent gourmet pizzas as well as chilli…
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The Highlands
The biggest and best-stocked store in town, although it can’t compete with the market when it comes to veggies and fruit. The on-site bakery is good value…
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The Highlands
In the large, green Ipatas building that dominates the town is this cafeteria run by the same folks at Wabag Lodge. The menu includes 'live' or 'frozen'…
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Papua New Guinea
Inside the Masurina Business Centre, this kai bar has affiliations with Butia Lodge on the Trobriand Islands and serves an assortment of grilled chicken,…
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Port Moresby
Ang's is locked up like Fort Knox; this part of Gordons is unsavoury after dark. But it's worth the trip for excellent Chinese food at reasonable prices…
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New Britain
The place to head to if you want to stock up on fruit and vegetables. You can buy sausage and rice or fish, pumpkin and banana (with lots of tasty greens)…
