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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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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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 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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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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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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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)…
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New Britain
This small, boxy eatery and drinking spot offers filling meals (kebabs, fish and chips, barbecue ribs, pizzas) best enjoyed on the thatch-roof terrace…
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Port Moresby
Upstairs is the Restaurant 168 where some interesting Malay and Indian dishes are served - better than the dull surroundings might suggest.
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Port Moresby
This is the top spot for Chinese cuisine. Try the yum cha or the beautifully presented steamed whole coral trout.
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Port Moresby
At the west end of Ela Beach, this rustic-looking eatery has coffee, beer and lunches of simple kai.
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Port Moresby
One of Port Moresby’s largest produce markets. It’s a ragged place, best visited with a local.
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Port Moresby
This serves sloppy pizzas in a convivial, family-friendly atmosphere.
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