Let me begin with my rant, not the restaurant's fault. We arrived shortly after a very busy 3 weeks where there was short supply everywhere. They didn't have salmon or tuna. No problem 😊. They didn't have local root vegies: taro, sweet potatoes, and yams. No problem. What they did have was a burst of flavors that made the long walk from the Emrald hotel worth the round trip on foot. I would do it every night if I had been here earlier. Unfortunately for us, this is our last night here.
We had the seafood chowder and prawn dish as starters. Both robust, fresh, and delicious. I'll take with me the memory of the hint of cumin and ginger flavors of the prawns. The toasted sesame on the fresh steamed rice reminded me of my travels in Japan. The chowder married muscles, scallops, and shrimp in a creamy rich broth with a hint of ghost peppers to greet the pallet. It's not spicy hot but just enough to long for more.
Our drinks were basic because I wanted just whiskey neat as a cleanser. The island lacks pallet cleanser dishes.
Mains were both the Adobo for me and Mahi Mahi for him. Can't even say enough of how amazing these were. Worthy of any fine establishments in the states or elsewhere. Bravo!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Overall experience was very decent as there was a kind host that made sure everyone was comfortable and well seated before taking our drink orders. The service was full of smiles and hospitality with a very refined dining atmosphere surrounded by works of art and a rustic look. The food was well presented with delicately fine flavours and over all preparations with only a slight issue with the meat which was under done most probably caused due to the rush hour. Thou it falls on the more high-end level of dining due to the high prices however the level of quality is great. A good location for family dinners or even little dates. I highly recommend!!!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Tropical Smoothie Bowl
We've eaten and had drinks here on a number of accession since locating to Tonga. The food is fantastic and the staff are always so friendly.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
We spent a couple of hours here while we waited for our taxi to the airport. They offer Maka, the local beer which by the way was excellent. We also had a meal of Mahi Mahi, Chilli prawns and a Tuna with Melon. All were excellent but the highlight was the very pleasant lovely girl that served us. Unlikely to return to Tonga but if you're here please try it.
Amazing food. Good options for vegetarians (and even vegans). Great atmosphere. Super nice service. All in all, couldn‘t habe asked for a better last evening in Tongatapu. Thank you!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Waited over an hour for food 🤔 with a reservation..... watched every table around us get seated and order food after us and watch people finish their food and leave before our food arrived 🤷🏾♂️
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
