IN PHOTOS: Dining at Likuliku Lagoon Resort Fiji

Dining at at Likuliku Lagoon Resort in Fiji by executive chef Ryan Ward is best described as international with a local touch. Here’s what to expect.

Salt and pepper seafood for 2, local lobster, mud crab, prawns, chilli, lime – Photo © Gourmantic

When you arrive at Likuliku Lagoon Resort in Fiji, you’ll be informed of two rules in relation to dining. The first is in respect of local customs. When dining at Fijiana Restaurant, be it breakfast, lunch or dinner, you are to be appropriately clothed which means not in your swimsuit, sarong or singlet and not wearing a cap or a hat.

The second rule is simply awesome. No talking or texting on mobile phones is allowed. You can certainly have your phone with you and take as many photos as you like. This rule ensures you won’t be disturbed by someone’s endless phone chatter or a ringtone piercing the serenity of the experience. Furthermore, they’ve only made WiFi available in your room and the lobby area.

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Breakfast at Likuliku Lagoon Resort
Lunch at Likuliku Lagoon Resort
Dinner at Likuliku Lagoon Resort
Private Dining at Likuliku Lagoon Resort

Breakfast at Likuliku Lagoon Resort Fiji

Breakfast consists of two parts, a self-serve selection of continental breakfast which includes fresh juices, muesli, fruit, toast, pastries, blend your own smoothie and so on, or simply pick up a freshly opened coconut and enjoy it waterside at the restaurant. The second part is to make your selection from the a la carte menu. Here’s a snapshot of the breakfast menu.

Fresh Young Coconut Juice with a View from Fijiana Restaurant – Photo © Gourmantic

Buttermilk Pancakes, Fijian Vanilla and Apple Compote, Almond, Honeycomb, Mascarpone – Photo © Gourmantic

Chilled Coconut Chia Seed Pudding, Musket Cove Mango, Blueberry, Raw Likuliku Honey – Photo © Gourmantic

Twice Baked Gruyere Soufflé, Forest Mushrooms, Moca Spincah, Chilli, Parmesan – Photo © Gourmantic

Egg Benedict with Smoked Salmon and Avocado – Photo © Gourmantic

Organic Quinoa Bowl, Smoked Salmon, Avocado, Sprouts, Poached Egg, Za’atar, Lime – Photo © Gourmantic

Hand-picked Mud Crab Omelette, Chilli and Papaya Relish – Photo © Gourmantic

Lunch at Likuliku Lagoon Resort Fiji

Lunch Menu 1

Lunch begins with a cooler and amuse bouche, a choice of three main courses and two desserts. While the selection is meant to be light, the portions are very substantial. Eat as much or as little as you like. There’s always time to laze on your private daybed after.

Lunch at Likuliku – Photo © Gourmantic

Iced coconut & pineapple cooler; Crispy reef fish dumpling, hoisin sauce – Photo © Gourmantic

Char grilled reef octopus, green papaya, snake bean, chilli, mint, coriander – Photo © Gourmantic

Wood fire grilled beef sirloin, crying tiger dipping sauce, garden herbs and crudités – Photo © Gourmantic

Likuliku donuts, lemon curd, berries, anglaise, white chocolate mousse – Photo © Gourmantic

Caramelised almond financier, blueberry, citrus mascarpone – Photo © Gourmantic

Lunch Menu 2

Ice mango and passionfruit cooler; seared walu mackerel, spiced eggplant relish – Photo © Gourmantic

Tea smoked chicken salad, pickled carrots, vermicelli, garden herbs, roasted cashews – Photo © Gourmantic

Char grilled yellowfin tuna fillet, roast tomato relish, black olive, capers, herbs – Photo © Gourmantic

White peach custard, spiced pecan, vanilla, brioche crumble – Photo © Gourmantic

Broken coconut cake, lemon, sour cream, champagne jelly, coconut sorbet – Photo © Gourmantic

Lunch Menu 3

Iced watermelon and mint cooler; crispy fried squid, red pepper, shallot – Photo © Gourmantic

Smoked pork udon noodle soup, sesame, egg, bonito, nori, soy, spring onion- Photo © Gourmantic

Salad of local coral lobster, baby fennel, red chard, dill, mustard vinaigrette – Photo © Gourmantic

Honey and cardamom panna cotta, crisp lemon sponge, lemongrass curd – Photo © Gourmantic

Local bush lemon tart, Fijian vanilla, citrus crème – Photo © Gourmantic

Lunch Menu 4

Red papaya and lime cooler; seared ocean scallop, fennel, pickled onion – Photo © Gourmantic

Indo-fijian curry of reef emperor, roti, basmati rice, tomato relish – Photo © Gourmantic

Spiced carrot cake, apricot ice cream, pumpkin seed – Photo © Gourmantic

Classic tiramisu, mascarpone, cocoa nib, vanilla biscuit- Photo © Gourmantic

Lunch Menu 5

Iced pear and bush lemon cooler; salad of local lobster, red pepper, dill- Photo © Gourmantic

Pho noodle soup, rare grilled beef, straw mushroom, chilli paste, table salad- Photo © Gourmantic

Crumbed local snapper burger, traditional coleslaw, hot sauce mayonnaise- Photo © Gourmantic

Baked citrus cheese cake, passionfruit, tropical fruit salad- Photo © Gourmantic

Fijian vanilla panna cotta, apple jelly, meringue, lemon chocolate malto- Photo © Gourmantic

Lunch Menu 6

Iced blueberry and ginger cooler; marinated bean curd rice paper roll- Photo © Gourmantic

Chinese style roast pork, steamed jasmine rice, pickles, chilli soy, spring onion- Photo © Gourmantic

Char grilled yellowfin tuna fillet, eggplant, tomato, smoked paprika sofrito, coriander- Photo © Gourmantic

Chocolate sphere, banana caramel mousse, peppered berries, fennel seed- Photo © Gourmantic

Mango cremeux mille feuille, filo pastry, pistachio, mango curd- Photo © Gourmantic

Dinner at Likuliku Lagoon Resort Fiji

Dinner is a romantic affair and begins with an amuse bouche, a choice of three entrees, a sorbet palate cleanser, a choice of three main courses with an accompaniment. For dessert, choose from two desserts or a cheese course.

Dinner Menu 1

Amuse Bouche: local lobster, cocktail sauce, celery, sumac – Photo © Gourmantic

Salad of local mud crab, macadamia ajo blanco, cucumber, watercress – Photo © Gourmantic

Tea smoked salmon, sweet pork, green papaya, chilli, lime, herbs – Photo © Gourmantic

Palate Cleanser – Photo © Gourmantic

Wood fire grilled beef tenderloin, smoked onion, king brown mushroom – Photo © Gourmantic

Steamed mama snapper fillet, grilled broccolini, bele spinach, lemon oil – Photo © Gourmantic

Roasted kipfler potato, parsley, sea salt – Photo © Gourmantic

Steamed cassava pudding, banana butterscotch, basil mascarpone – Photo © Gourmantic

Chocolate and passionfruit, honey rosemary ice cream, cashew nut – Photo © Gourmantic

Dinner Menu 2

AMUSE BOUCHE: yellowfin tuna sashimi, miso pickle – Photo © Gourmantic

Drunken chicken, pickled cucumber, black vinegar, sichuan pepper oil – Photo © Gourmantic

Cyclone shelter prawns, chilli, jeera, coriander, sesame dressing – Photo © Gourmantic

Slow cooked coral trout fillet, sugar snap pea, turnip, scallion, ginger – Photo © Gourmantic

Red braised duck leg, smoked breast, star anise, gai lan, black fungi – Photo © Gourmantic

Fried local cassava, paprika salt, tomato chutney – Photo © Gourmantic

Peanut butter parfait, salted chocolate, honeycomb – Photo © Gourmantic

Fijian vanilla crème brulee, shortbread, forest berry sorbet – Photo © Gourmantic

Dinner Menu 3

AMUSE BOUCHE
pakora of local vegetables, tamarind – Photo © Gourmantic

Kokoda, cured Spanish mackerel, coconut miti, otta, bush lemon – Photo © Gourmantic

Steamed prawn dumplings, broccolini, basil, anise broth – Photo © Gourmantic

Pan fried goldband snapper fillet, pearl barley, fried squid, lemon oil – Photo © Gourmantic

Char grilled beef tenderloin, rou rou, shimeji, smoked bone marrow – Photo © Gourmantic

Honey roasted local pumpkin, chilli salt – Photo © Gourmantic

Baileys cheesecake, caramelised blueberry, toasted pistachio – Photo © Gourmantic

Dinner Menu 4

Dinner Menu 5

Dinner Menu 6

Private Dining at Likuliku Lagoon Resort

Like most couples, you’re likely to be celebrating a wedding, an anniversary, a birthday or a special occasion. LikuLiku has one restaurant with two private and secluded tables for two situated away from the main restaurant along the water.

We suggest you book your special night as soon as you arrive. The menu is the same but the experience will linger on like the sweet scent of the frangipani flower.