Food Of Rarotonga - It's Delicious! | Cook Islands Vlog

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Rarotonga is dreamy AF! This is our 4th and final video from this little paradise, you can watch the other 3 here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoe2ioOjpLucjLs

[@edwardmatenga6912]

Nu is cheaper from locals on the side of the roads

[@BeyondYourDoorstep]

Ahhh those burgers look soooo good and fresh coconuts are my absolutely fave!! Beautiful vlog guys! 😍

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Aw thank you, so happy you enjoyed it!

[@ephlis01]

Much thanks for keeping the channel going. You're doing a fantastic job. Much appreciated. Keep it up!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thank you so much, that's really nice to hear 😀

[@salanicus]

Yay a foodie episode 😋 That tuna cup looks yummy. But yes to burgers any day. Perfect tropical getaway destination. That last curry dish must have been delicious . Thanks for this escape episode, James and Kim

[@DanegerAndStacey]

It was all so delicious! Can't beat fresh seafood when you're on an island ☺️ As always, thanks for watching guys! Hope you're keeping well.

[@Rollingwithkim]

It always makes me feel like am in heaven watching ur travel blogs .

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Aww what a lovely comment, thank you so much that's an amazing compliment ❤

[@clairemcerlane272]

Kia Orana from Raro! Just found your vlogs and really enjoyed watching them! I've lived in beautiful Raro for 2 years (work at Moana Sands Lagoon Resort where you stayed!). 😍 Congrats on showing Raro off so well, despite the weather you had! See you back in our little island paradise soon! 🤩🌴🌊🌴

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Kia Orana! Aw thank you so much ❤️ we're already planning to come back once its safe to! Hope you're keeping safe and well in your beautiful island paradise!

[@clairemcerlane272]

@@DanegerAndStacey Kia Orana Guys! Awesome that you're planning to come back sometime! 😃 The Cooks certainly gets in your blood! And yes next time you visit, you must explore our beautiful Pa Enua too (outer islands)! I'm an ex Aussire travel agent who fell in love with the place and moved here! Shout out if you need any pointers on anything for your next trip! Til then, keep safe and keep the awesome vlogs coming! 🌴💙🌊🌴😀

[@degunver7672]

Thank you for adding the prices and conversion. Looks beautiful, after 2 months of lockdown it’s nice to see how travel used to be. Be healthy and safe D & S

[@DanegerAndStacey]

No problem! Glad the prices are helpful :)

[@yasmin6058]

On lockdown right now and this is great to see the world back in action. Thanks guys xx

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thanks for watching! Hope you're keeping safe & well in lockdown

[@treasurehuntfoodies]

I love the open markets!! That looks amazing!!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

The markets are so good. We ate there a couple of times and loved it!

[@hye-natube4007]

Wow delicious food I want to to try it. I love potatoes meal. It looks awesome food. Thanks for sharing this video. Happy day ♡

[@DanegerAndStacey]

It was delicious! Thank you for watching, hope you have a happy day too :)

[@SilentService697]

"Oof!! Finally here!! That took long enough." 😂 Stacey strikes again. Love you two...💕

[@DanegerAndStacey]

😂 Back at it again! Aww right back at ya 💕

[@Read-this-comment]

You guys make a beautiful couple I love that..your Arabic fan from Dubai ❤️❤️

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Aww thank you!

[@RexWaldron]

So as well as the absolutely fantastic island scenery and vibe, there is great food on offer too! That last dish looked so good. I liked the idea of the smokey bacon and BBQ sauce on the burger too. This video makes me seriously look forward to your new travel videos in NZ now that the lockdown is being eased there :)

[@DanegerAndStacey]

If we could have one meal again right now... definitely the fish curry! It was delicious! Hope you and the fam are keeping well, Rex. Thanks 🤙🏼

[@davidgross9321]

Talk about chill. Looks wonderful. Thankxxxx!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Probably the most chill place we've ever been!

[@henry7103]

Ika mata at Moana Sands was great when we were there. We had a table of eight and multiple dishes - all very good. However ika Mata the favorite! View is amazing.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Not surprised Ikamata was your favourite too, you can't beat the fresh seafood there 🙌 so good!

[@MOONWALKMusic]

Wow, the food looks delicious! I'd love to try the burger and the last dish you had.. and a coconut, yum!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Sounds like you're gonna have to book a trip to the Cook Islands once it's safe 😋

[@MOONWALKMusic]

@@DanegerAndStacey Absolutely :)

[@danidonovan5752]

For next time...The Mooring Fish Cafe has the best Ika Mata, I’m such a fiend for it. They also have the best fish sandwiches like the FOB. I love burgers and Villis burgers are my favourite. I would have recommended trying Rukau (creamed taro leaves), poke (banana dish) or Mayonnaise (potato salad) you won’t find them in NZ but you could easily make ika mata yourself at home. There’s small convenience stores (or “dairies” for the kiwis) around the island, visit them before lunch time and you can find all the favourites... island donuts, chop suey, taro, rukau etc. Try find an umu plate at the night market. An umu is food cooked in the ground kind of like a hangi. I’d recommend beluga for best cafe. They do a good tuna sashimi eggs Benedict!! I enjoy watching your videos, it’s hard to find good ones on Raro.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Awesome recommendations! We loved Beluga as well, sadly Mooring Fish was closed during our visit! Still lots more to see for next time

[@ann-marienomotu5103]

Oh is that what Hula Bar looks like during the day lol.. Love their Pinacolada jugs😍

[@melaimoncatar]

Ika Mata = "kinilaw" and Coconut Fish Curry = looks like "kare kare". Yummy vlog! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ from your avid fan stalking you all the way from my home workspace somewhere in the heart of VN.

[@catherineb6561]

Your food vlogs always make me sooooo HUNGRY!!😁😁

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Haha I guess that means we've done an ok job then! 😋

[@sandradavis8949]

Hi Daneger & Stacey first time responder to your vlog. Absolutely, Love it! I learn a lot about the world by watching you. But ,the song that is playing in the background, is called "Casanova". It was at one time a very popular and important record notably in Black American culture. The song originates in United States, is being performed by the late and extremely popular American R &B artist Gerald Levert. Son of the revered Eddie Levert , a co-founder of the soulful singing group "The O'Jays". You were listening to a recording. The song was not being played live by locals.

[@cookiiz100]

Loving you guys vlog make me want to go back even more, but it looks expensive lols

[@ItingaNicholas]

So random, but your pronunciation of ‘Kia Orana’ is on point lol.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Hahah yasss!! Probably because we're used to saying Kia Ora in New Zealand!

[@hellurmoto3163]

HulaBar! The Bar with the cheap drinks, lol We LOVE our booze. I stayed there at the Islander and Edgewater Resort and then with family a day before leaving, would go back in a heartbeat! Partied so hard on the island I lost my iPhone7 at that bar too 😂😂😂😂 too drunk to remember!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Looove the island life and love a cheap drink too 😂

[@TenheadLife]

Dane though Casanova(80’s pop tune) was local music!! Love you guys

[@williehannon9306]

Cool place. Fresh food. Lovely

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Good vibes all round!

[@maridunlop1413]

Home Sweet Home😊😊🇨🇰 Ikamata is so good

[@DanegerAndStacey]

What a beautiful place to call home! Oh maaaan, we're still dreaming about the fresh Ikamata 🤤

[@maneuneutupa70]

Buying coconut drinks (Nu) from the market in the main town on Saturdays are cheaper at the price of $3-$4. Just for future reference 😃😁

[@DanegerAndStacey]

That's awesome to know, thank you ☺️ Looks like we'll just have to come back for the fresh coco!

[@keepingitlowlow9506]

Haha😂🤣😂🤣 8:24 is me old Sous chef Ngaoa from the Rarotongan Beach Resort n Lagoonarium👏👏👏👏

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Ayyyyyyy! Famous 😎😂

[@raypich8292]

Fish curry looks delicious!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

It was amaaaaazing! 🐟

[@mahuikangatihawea565]

I'm from Rarotonga myself and how could you eat so little when you're there! You didn't even try chop suey, rukau or poke! Those are definite recommendations for when you come back!

[@gwynethglas-brown9171]

Burger looked amazing 😋

[@DanegerAndStacey]

It was SO good!

[@stephengruenberg5536]

Laughed about the driving to the burger place (even though your rational makes complete sense). Do you also eat the coconut meat afterwards or just drink the liquid? Because the meat is the good part...

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Haha we definitely took the lazy approach! We often do, totally agree it's deeeelicious!

[@PortlyTravellers]

I so need to try a coconut drink 1 day. Are they as good as Jess (flying the nest) says they are? -Shawna🍁

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Oh you haaaaave to try a fresh coconut, they're really refreshing. Especially when you're on a tropical island 😀

[@notoriousbig73]

Bit late on this waka Watching this bought back many happy memories You both are perfect presenters Kia orana and Aroha to you both A kiwi living in Brisbane🤙

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Kia orana! Such a nice comment thank you. Hope you're keeping well over in Brissy!

[@lailaagrado]

and here i was wondering when finally beer will make appearance in your new vids ;)

[@DanegerAndStacey]

You know we couldn't miss out on sampling the local brew! 🍻

[@charlieallan5318]

Enjoyed that 10minute trip to Rarotonga! £2.50 for a pint that's a very good price!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

The beer is ridiculously cheap, especially during happy hour! Wouldn't mind time travelling back for a cheeky beer on the beach 🍻

[@jasalinacharlie900]

You should visit Aitutaki, another beautiful place it’s like heaven on earth.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

It's on our list! Was just crazy expensive to get to when we were there and the weather was too bad to justify it

[@Laura.v.b]

ohhhh the food. The best burger i had there was at a place called muri beach burgers....and it was like a little shack opposite where the markets are.....i don't know if its there anymore....but it was bomb.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Oh yum! That sounds amazing, their burgers are so good over there 🙌🏼

[@viperstinger77]

The place ur talking about is the original Villi's Burgers

[@Laura.v.b]

@@viperstinger77 i think you're right. Soooooo good

[@rosalindragetlie5856]

Is your hat from Lack of Colour? Could you link it...? It's beautiful!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

It's not actually (Lack of Colour doesn't fit me very well for some reason, every one I've tried just looks massive on my head) This one is from Will & Bear. My one is perfect but Dane ordered one too and the quality was completely different so we sent it back. Wouldn't feel right recommending it without that little disclaimer.

[@ilhanonder8728]

Türkiye,Thank you very much.🙏👏

[@MrJustliketht]

Stay safe there in Australia, I heard things are crazy there

[@mearip6116]

Have you been to Aitutaki?

[@tkennedy5665]

I'm on island time after watching this :D

[@DanegerAndStacey]

THE best time to be on

[@kartikmakwana6328]

I like ur every vlogs .

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thank you 😊

[@ngasamuel3144]

Yes yes sweet potato is called Kumara our national spoken language is Maori

[@DanegerAndStacey]

We love kumara as Kiwis. I'm a kumara over potato guy to be honest

[@hristinastoimenovska5048]

Stacey - I really wanted a pizza, but It didn't seams right :D

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Haha I couldn't bring myself to get a pizza!

[@jobskerala853]

I like cook islands

[@DanegerAndStacey]

So do we :)

[@sanfordisitolo5923]

You guys should have went to the palace

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Haha we heard this a few times, sounds like we missed out. I guess we'll just have to come back when it's safe 😜

[@wolfriderpack]

😍😍

[@praisejoseph9574]

Its possible to comeing there

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Would hate to get this wrong so we'd recommend doing your own research on this one. We travelled there before any travel restrictions in February.

[@ATrainTravels]

Wow $55.

[@monique10j]

Island fries-Taro.

[@ItingaNicholas]

I’m cringing at the $7 a nu/coconut 😖

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Yeah that's a bit of a laugh huh!