Ignore the chubby golden Buddha at the entrance; the stadium-sized dining room is less clichéd. This place has garnered high praise for its Chinese dishes that emphasise seafood.


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Nearby Honiara attractions

1. Holy Cross Catholic Cathedral

0.11 MILES

Honiara's most prominent religious building is this cathedral perched on a hill to the east of the centre. Visitors are welcome to attend, but make sure…

2. Central Market

0.15 MILES

While Honiara won't be mistaken for Lagos, the country’s bubbling principal food market covers a whole block between Mendana Ave and the seafront. It has…

3. National Parliament

0.59 MILES

The conical-shaped concrete building that’s perched on the hill above Hibiscus Ave is the National Parliament. Inside, the dome boasts a rich tapestry of…

4. US War Memorial

0.73 MILES

This superb memorial is a five-minute taxi ride from the centre. The well-maintained compound has marble slabs bearing detailed descriptions of battles…

5. National Museum

0.75 MILES

This modest museum – there is only one room – features interesting displays and old photographs on traditional dance, body ornamentation, currency,…

6. Botanical Gardens

1.38 MILES

These lovely grounds on the hills located above the city provide a green haven for nature lovers.

7. Solomon Peace Memorial Park

2.19 MILES

The road to Mt Austen begins in Kukum and climbs up to the historical sites where Japanese troops doggedly resisted the US advance. About 3.5km from the…

8. Mataniko Falls

3.7 MILES

One of the star attractions in Honiara’s hinterlands is Mataniko Falls, which feature a spectacular thundering of water down a cliff straight into a…