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What to eat in Nauru
Three dishes to try in Nauru, the most typical first. One is vegetarian.
Three dishes to try in Nauru
Coconut fish
Raw fish marinated in lime juice and coconut milk.
How to have it: Shared with the wider Pacific; best with fresh tuna or noddy-season catches from local fishermen.
Fried rice
Wok-fried rice with egg, vegetables and meat or fish.
How to have it: Chinese-run takeaways are the main places to eat on the island; fried rice is the default order.
Coconut water
Clear, cool water from young green coconuts.
How to have it: Ask locals for a fresh drinking coconut; the best way to stay hydrated in the heat.
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Questions
What food is Nauru famous for?
Coconut fish (raw fish marinated in lime juice and coconut milk) comes first on our list, followed by Fried rice and Coconut water.
What is the national dish of Nauru?
Ask ten people and you get several answers. The dish we put first for Nauru is Coconut fish: raw fish marinated in lime juice and coconut milk. Shared with the wider Pacific; best with fresh tuna or noddy-season catches from local fishermen.
Which dishes in Nauru are vegetarian?
One of the three on this page is vegetarian as usually made: Coconut water. Recipes vary, so ask about stock, lard or fish sauce.
What do people drink in Nauru?
Coconut water: clear, cool water from young green coconuts.
How reliable is this list?
The dishes are hand-picked from general knowledge in the Explo app, where you can also tick off the ones you have tried. Recipes vary by region and by family, so take it as a starting point.
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