First Time in Fiji 🇫🇯 FIJIAN STREET FOOD - Taro Leaves, Fish Kokoda + Market Tour!

🇫🇯 The Ultimate Fiji Food Tour!
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NAUSORI, FIJI - Welcome to the beautiful islands of Fiji and today we’re on the main island and going on an ultimate Fijian food tour. Get ready for some of the tastiest local food in all of Fiji!
First of all, a huge thank you to my friend Andhy Blake, he’s a TV host and Fijian producer who loves to eat and who arranged our entire trip to Fiji. Check him out / andhy_blake
Here’s all the places we visited on this ultimate Fijian food tour:
1. Nausori Market, Nausori, Fiji (goo.gl/maps/JN6hSoDQ1hbFHn766)
We first walked around the main Nausori Market for a taste of all the local ingredients. We stopped to eat at Tee Totoka for their famous tea buns. And Finally met with Sera, who owns the greatest seafood stall at the market selling Kovu Kaikoso - Sea Clams in Coconut Milk!
2. Elvis Kana Place, Nausori, Fiji (goo.gl/maps/bFB1Pz5CzCJyYVpKA)
One of the most delicious of all Fijian foods is rourou with mutton, raro leaves with mutton, and it was an honor to see the full cooking process before eating it.
3. Namuka Village, Fiji - Continuing our tour, we visited a village just outside Nausori that’s famous for making vakalolo - a cassava coconut dessert.
4: Mokani Village, Fiji - Something else you have to try when you visit Fiji is called bila - fermented cassava bread, and no one does it better than here.
5: The Bar Belle, Suva, Fiji (goo.gl/maps/vuZ4FEXXE1sXkUrd7...)
The food tour isn’t over, we drove on to Suva, the largest city in Fiji to eat at The Bar Belle, a laid back restaurant serving local Fijian seafood.
6: Tasty BBQ, Nausori, Fiji - This Fijian food tour wouldn’t be complete with some Fijian street food, and I’m talking about Fijian BBQ that includes lamb chops and sausage!
We had an incredible time visiting Fiji and I can’t wait to share more delicious and unseen food with you coming up in more videos in this series.
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At nearly 10M subscribers, some other creators won't bother with public markets and street food anymore. You watch their food/travel channels slowly go from being budget to luxury the bigger their channels become, until they're unreachable and unrelatable. But Mark has remained true to his channel's roots, which I think is why he is one of the biggest, most respected food vloggers around. He remains humble and still goes on these street food tours, not because he can't afford luxury, but because it's what he loves and makes him happy. And you can see the genuine, sincere passion and joy in his eyes being in these public markets and hole in the walls, chatting with humble folk and eating street food. He's genuine, sincere, consistent, steadfast and passionate (exactly the kind of people we need more of these days), and that's why he's successful and happy. So much respect for you, Mark.

[@aman_s_96]

Mark is smart enough to know that that's what people want to watch.

[@dimereseininrobbyravouvou2855]

Yep been watching him and sometimes he travels with his wife and their son for years did not think he would come to Fiji Islands in 2023 Again yep very well watched channel for years Mark Wiens

[@catherinegunang9482]

that is why his subscribers are increasing...

[@lifeofthesanjuans]

perfectly said

[@cozyslor]

@@aman_s_96 Bingo

[@FlavorofMind]

This is literally the first food/travel video I'm ever seeing on Fiji... so glad Mark is my guide!

[@jamesderouensr.149]

😂 its definitely not the first! Type in Fiji and you'll see ! I've seen plenty videos on youtubers visiting and eating there! This is a good video though

[@FlavorofMind]

@jamesderouensr.149 I didn't say it was the first ever made 😅 just the first one that I am actively watching! I'm sure there are lots on Fiji already 🙂

[@RedEye3]

​@@jamesderouensr.149 Mark is the best food vlogger. Huge difference in presentation. He has a personality everyone likes.

[@ROESPLETZ]

Same

[@ronnc_1]

@@jamesderouensr.149smh reading comprehension skills are crucial my man

[@user-cg6fp5ms8u]

"Eat, Laugh, and Love". Nobody told me this beautiful country exist!!😭😭 protect fiji people at all cost🥲🤍

[@YU-ed5wn]

Yes, totally agree. Thank you.

[@DeafboyGalau-mk3ip]

Hahahah.. that why you are dream about girls. Lol😅😅 love from fiji..

[@TheGuyNobodyReallyLikes]

Why do you want to protect Fiji people?

[@malcolmscrivener8750]

@@SergeBeniDieuKacou-oo9od How silly is this ?

[@jonblogondrong4792]

@@malcolmscrivener8750 yeah, he could almost be a Christian fanatic with a bit of input from his maharishi. Clearly couldn't work out anything for himself

[@dallas010866]

I am chef in the us and this is without a doubt the most beautiful presentation of food I have ever seen on your channel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@gulnasheendean44]

That's a sterling comment about a sterling Video in a Sterling Country!

[@jfiji5964]

💖

[@wayneblack4812]

​@gulnasheendean44 777777777777777777777777 I was 😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@spanishjo4282]

Let go together to eat over in Fuji

[@kassidyfelix4108]

True talking 🙏

[@LaiTadulala-mo7if]

WE FIJIANS LOVE YOU MR WEINS. THANK YOU FOR SHOWING OUR SMALL PACIFIC ISLAND FIJI OUT TO THE WORLD

[@yoyo50658]

Fiji is a world treasure, Love it.

[@saintsm]

​@@yoyo50658yes

[@saintsm]

Some fijians use same alphabets as we Indians do.

[@Sam-bd2wi]

​@saintsm no, we don't!

[@mentalasylumescapee6389]

*Wiens

[@chatswithmercy7266]

Bula Mark. Thank you for this video. I am a Nigerian but I was raised in Suva, Fiji and this brings back memories.

[@gulnasheendean44]

Wow, that's awesome to know!

[@joshschneider9766]

What a truly global heritage you have. Tjats beautiful, thank you for sharing

[@francois9747]

Thats cool haha. Israel Adesanya grew up with a Fijian best friend.

[@naff7552]

are there muslims in Fiji?

[@lucyn7241]

​@@naff7552Yes, M makes up 7% of the population.

[@minikepu4860]

As an 🇦🇸Islander🇹🇴! Sooo happy you've visited our Fijians brother, one of our brotherly islands!.. Thank you Fiji 🇫🇯 and Thank you Mark for the 💙💙💙💙

[@tokotoko3592]

Same uce 🤙☺️

[@totallynothereee]

They suck what are you talking about

[@joelilevaci7129]

​@@totallynothereeego back to sleep

[@Kime_Staye3912]

​@@totallynothereeeMAGAIJINAMU😂😂😂

[@user-hk8lo8wr6j]

​@@totallynothereeethey suck..because they have the Best Resources in the whole pacific

[@farzanaromine8111]

I am Bangladeshi American and now i live in Fiji for my husband's work. This video made me smile. When you went to Bangladesh, I loved those videos of you enjoying the Bangladeshi food. And seeing this also made me smile as I am so familiar with everything you showed. Suva also has a huuuge market like the Nasauri one. I just love going there every weekend. As a foreigner living in Fiji, i can attest that, people are so friendly here. Always welcoming. Genuinely happy and they all have a the Bula spirit here. Glad you got to experience this. I feel blessed to have the chance to call my home for another 2 years. There was a news about you here that a famous youtuber is visiting. Since then, i have been waiting for this video :)

[@chrisbennett6260]

what is the Bula spirit precisely ?

[@glennabalos1024]

As a Filipino, in this video I realised that Fiji and Philippines has its similarities, especially in food. The ingredients and the way it is prepared. Coconut -- grated and milk, cassava, lemongrass, sea grapes.We use banana leaves as a wrap instead. Looking forward for more videos in Fiji, and countries that food and travel vloggers don't usually go to.

[@wardchute851]

You have no idea how similar our countries are. The diet and the culture of the Pacific is tied closely to South East Asia.

[@glennabalos1024]

@@wardchute851 Yes. Even the roof, windows, and house design. The size of the sidewalk. The way the shops was set-up in downtown area. Feels like home.

[@iamdew]

It's true; here in Indonesia, we have similar plants. Even the bread is the same.

[@nemanirokobuli7653]

Yes we have so much in common.Not only the food but language as well.For instance eye in Fijian is "mata" and the same in Tagalog.Mother and father in Tagalog is "nanay" and "tatay".In Fijian the letter "y" is removed, so we say "Nana" and "Tata" respectively.The numeral five is the same,"lima".Our food and culture is so similar even though we are so far apart in terms where our respective countries are located.Bula from Fiji.

[@sny1120]

and the taro leaves dish roro looks like laing

[@polyprinz]

I am of Fijian/Samoan ancestry, and I have never been to Fiji. It is on top of my lists of places to visit. Beautiful people, my people....I'm crying!

[@francois9747]

You should visit Wailekutu, the Samoan settlement in Fiji. Interesting history.

[@armieosotonu7379]

Now is time fam

[@armieosotonu7379]

The* 😅

[@armieosotonu7379]

@@francois9747there is interesting

[@Visit_comhandle]

Dang that’s crazy , you in America?

[@matilda8647]

Fijians are honestly the most lovely people on earth. Their vibe is better than anywhere I've been! please go there and enjoy their peaceful and relaxed loving vibe.

[@geronimo7834]

Thank _you & God bless 👍

[@TheGuyNobodyReallyLikes]

Fijians are savages. They're always robbing whites, Asians and Indians in their country.

[@user-xy1ll5mq4s]

Welcome bula ❤

[@onilisacharles4413]

The houses look just like houses in the Caribbean, the world is really connected in so many ways

[@racheal2036]

Yes

[@nobotshere8364]

Wow, no wonder they make awesome rugby players with veg like that!! Such wonderful people and unique culture.

[@gulnasheendean44]

When the Fijian Rugby 7's Team takes to the Field, We Fijians say "Go, Fiji Go!"

[@jadenhazelman319]

Shhh...don't expose our rugby players like that😂

[@user-xy1ll5mq4s]

Welcome ❤

[@catherinetong4472]

When the guy squeezes the grated coconut and all the liquid comes out, I'm thinking "Now that's pure coconut milk right there!!" Lovely video showing Fijian food and their culture.

[@pulo399]

Just don't milk your cow the same way 😂😂

[@YumboHD]

The same chore most kids were raised doing. Not my favourite thing to do. Cracking the coconut maybe. Eating the edges for sure. Grating - how many, wanting to run away. Squeezing - how much longer. Go to Samoa - they got machines!

[@user-xy1ll5mq4s]

We love the fijian style ❤

[@MinhNguyen-wp9gz]

The women in this country are so beautiful! Their smiles are so bright and vibrant

[@kaypee4704]

And sooo unhealthy, overweight….. it must come from their high Carbohydrate dietary intake…..

[@user-hk8lo8wr6j]

​@@kaypee4704unhealthy ga your hole😅

[@Transform679]

​@kaypee4704 how do you know they're very un healthy

[@user-xy1ll5mq4s]

But very happy and self confident ❤

[@catelindsay4697]

We visited Fiji very recently too! How delicious is rourou!? My husband ate it every chance he got, including breakfast one day!

[@steadin]

That's exactly what I would do too....haha

[@YumboHD]

Gee, last thing on my preferred menu.

[@user-uc5vs1kv7x]

My favorite!

[@user-xy1ll5mq4s]

Qori ❤

[@mitocorleone4845]

Whaaaaat?!!? First you go to Carnitas El Momo in my hometown of LA and now you’re in my first vacation spot! 🔥 bula!! I miss fiji 🇫🇯 love from Los Angeles

[@juanitojr007]

Mark you need to travel to the KINGDOM OF TONGA 🇹🇴 Much love to my Fijian 🇫🇯 brothers 💪🏽

[@colinreese]

What Mark needs to do is go to Tavarua and surf Cloudbreak (or watch)

[@Boydem274]

He’ll end up seeing a Dog being cooked, no thanks 😂

[@healthfitnessandwellbeing]

@@Boydem274 🤣😂

[@karawaitiitintaake9579]

@@Boydem274and horses too😢😂

[@jamesaly3657]

​@karawaitiitintaake9579 weilie ..that was savage Fam 😂😂😂

[@jfiji5964]

The way Mark describes the sea mussels "the more you chew it the more flavor comes out." Spot on! 😀

[@josevataniumataiwalu7372]

Mama vakadua calidi va tini drau bula 😂

[@Michel2731]

Being Brazilian, I am amazed at the use that other peoples make of cassava and corn!

[@thebeat2370]

We love our cassava and corn here in Fiji. You hardly ever miss cassava with anything here whether breakfast, lunch or dinner and corn is sold as a snack at almost every corner and roadside especially on the highway

[@BrinkersMad]

Yes it’s a staple in the South Pacific

[@motu4883]

cassava is such a big part of our diet in the Pacifika!

[@ADionisio]

Very common ingredients in South East Asia! I was introduced to Brazilian food a few years back and loved it! I think you would adjust well to our cuisine considering the similarities

[@tokotoko3592]

Traders ventured from all of Africa, Asia and South America to these islands long before recorded history 🤙☺️

[@zaphodbeeblebrox9109]

The Fijian people seem so humble, kind and happy. Nice to see.

[@NZWarriors1995]

They certainly are

[@user-xy1ll5mq4s]

Thanks ❤from Fiji

[@swada02]

I lived from 7 months old to 8 years in Suva and Lautoka Fiji, as my parents moved their as expatriates! Some of the best times of my life! Miss Fiji

[@geronimo7834]

Hope you go back some day 🤞

[@swada02]

@@geronimo7834 Hope so!

[@beaumontmuni4294]

I miss my little home country but it's wonderful to see Mark eat like a true Fijian. We love our chilies, coconut milk, seafood, taros, rourou, curries and even the Ivi (tahitian chestnuts) you see in the market. It's one big melting pot and has been that way forever. The way dug into that kododa with taro and the big red chili that was classic. I couldn't stop laughing. It just put a smile on my face. 😋😋

[@melissafields3376]

I watch Mark's for many reasons; but the top 2 are : he fully immerses himself in the culture of the place he's visiting! He really enjoys /appreciates eating

[@the_kenyan_villager254]

Cleanest market I have ever seen wow. Love from Kenya

[@user-xy1ll5mq4s]

Welcome bro ❤

[@yogareyes2173]

I never thought that there is a country called Fiji, thanks to Mark for sharing this. Amazing to see that this country is full of culture and I observed that it’s an english speaking country so it wont be a challenge to travel

[@josevataniumataiwalu7372]

We speak three languages English, fijian(itaukei) and Hindi.

[@nuku083]

Fiji water! if it rings a bell?😢

[@saraswatkin9226]

You didn't ever read the world map?

[@samkumar658]

Golfer Vijay Singh and Rugby 7s Legend Serevi is from the Fiji Islands 💯

[@tamaijefica5783]

Fiji the way the world should be..

[@falsagron5242]

As a melanesian Islander, I'm very happy to see you visiting Fiji 🇫🇯. For those who are curious I'm from solomon Islands 🇸🇧 and Fiji 🇫🇯 along with New Caledonia🇲🇫, Vanuatu 🇻🇺 and Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬 are part of the Melanesian countries in the Pacific.

[@doughuapluskpop2697]

Fiji is both melanesian and Polynesian

[@winifredlanyon3560]

Fijians are consider as both Polynesian Nd little bit melanesian

[@YumboHD]

And then some.

[@simionenauluvula7981]

​@@winifredlanyon3560nope.. Melanesia

[@yodamnpimp1865]

Just wanted to thank you for shining light on Fiji. Other big creators tend to shine light on the resort parts of fiji but not the villages. I’m so happy you went to Fiji I’ve been waiting for this one🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🥺🫶🏽🫶🏽

[@paullawson2830]

Mark Wiens, the man, the myth, the legend!

[@vimobb1]

Simple things like you visiting our neighboring island Fiji, makes me happy. 🇼🇸 🇦🇸 🇹🇴 🇫🇯

[@nusratafrin6207]

We just came back from a 10 day vacation in Fiji 🇫🇯 Absolutely beautiful country with amazing people and super tasty food

[@LittleKaivitiAngel]

Definitely friendly people and our local cuisine is one of the best I would say!

[@AryanHomeland]

I’m wondering if he will have pudding and cream bun

[@IsolinaAlexandre-jo8xz]

I'm from Timor Leste 🇹🇱 and I have some friends from Fiji 🇫🇯 when I work in Australia 🇦🇺 they are so humble and friendly..such a good peoples..

[@WeWanderlustCo]

BULA VINAKA Mark! Thank you so much Mark for visiting our homeland! Fiji is where we were born and raised and it feels great to see such a big KZbinr visit and show our country at a global scale. So much love to you. THANK YOU!

[@josephguerrero9013]

Didn't know you guys were Fijian. How cool is that? NIce!

[@BiPolarBear128]

omg I would love to visit your country , beautiful scenery , beautiful people and the food fresh and healthy ..i had no idea ..I am from Norway Btw so your country is so exotic and exiting .. the way you live , loving family , respecting elders , culture and living in harmony with nature is inspiring

[@bastiat691]

You have a beautiful country :)

[@YumboHD]

@@josephguerrero9013a lot more overseas too. Most of us return just for the food.

[@josephguerrero9013]

@@YumboHD Now I want to go too when you guys go home. Looks like paradise.

[@Waqavakatoga]

"Authentic" is my review comment. I was worried about about sprucing up the food or locations for Mark's visit, but this was not the case with Andy as tour guide. Using Fijian words like "bula" + "vinaka" captures the accuracy and respect. Mark using his hands to eat expresses his genuine nature to understand food. Vinaka.

[@YumboHD]

Did you watch My Kitchen Rules season with the 2 from Fiji? Non traditional.

[@YumboHD]

I was impressed that even Andy was using his fingers with certain dishes. Ps. Most of us know Andy.

[@alofaqualls728]

Fijians are the best people when it comes to tourism! friendly and kind!💖

[@user-xy1ll5mq4s]

Welcome ❤

[@kirisitianavarayame626]

Mark! Omg! You have just made us Fijians so so proud! Ive been following you for 3 to 4yrs and mahn i love your vids. Thank you so much for showing Fiji to the world. Fijian good is honestly one of a kind.

[@susanhiironen3313]

I Love that Mica is so often with you.. he will be so well rounded and well traveled.. makes a kid so open minded

[@milsbaby7647]

Ever since I heard you were in Fiji I couldn’t wait for this video to drop, and it didn’t disappoint! I hope you and your family enjoyed Fiji as much as we enjoyed this video

[@NasinuWarrior85]

This is just one town and a village. Not Viti.

[@YumboHD]

@@NasinuWarrior85he did cover a lot more afterwards.

[@dobnl2831]

I’ve been watching Mark Weins since 2014. I’ve always wanted Mark Weins to try Fijian cuisine as I am a Fijian descent. Seeing you travel to Fiji and trying Fijian cuisine made me teary. Thank you for visiting our beautiful island. Much love🇫🇯🇫🇯🤍 please visit our neighboring islands like Samoa, Tonga, etc. Pasifika on the map 👏🏾👏🏾

[@milkgonebad]

As some who's lived in different regions in the Philippines, I feel like I'd be right at home in Fiji. Seems like this is one of those places where things feel new yet somewhat familiar, which I'm perfectly happy with. One thing I've noticed in the first 15 minutes of the vid is how impressively clean it is! I don't think there was a single fly even in the market!

[@gulnasheendean44]

Yes, with no offense to anyone, it's mind boggling how some places in the World are not clean and hygienic especially where food is prepared. Fiji stands out with it's pristine, well kept environment...

[@sugarking54]

We Fijians love to keep clean especially when it comes to food

[@Tuks7210]

​@@sugarking54 levu ga ni con.....drau bula 😂🤣😂

[@gbz4187]

That's all we need.

[@josevataniumataiwalu7372]

​@@Tuks7210iko talega 😂😂😂 relax taka tu nodatou Djuka 😂😂

[@jackfc5239]

Mark finally visit Fiji Let's GOOOOOOOO!! 🇫🇯

[@user-xy1ll5mq4s]

Welcome ❤

[@harveygucake8063]

Vinaka vakalevu Mark for showcasing my beautiful homeland to the world. Bula 🇫🇯

[@mariasuliano6137]

I am one of those people that binge watch his videos whenever I can🤣 And the fact that he was in our our beautiful little country🥰🥺 Thank you for showing FIJI to the world 💕

[@zaty.h3361]

how unique they still use the green burner / stove in the village. The Fijian faces - mix of Papuan and Samoan people and we share a lot of similarities in food culture and language with Philippines + Indonesia & East Malaysia.

[@Samizouza]

An Austronesian thing pretty much

[@simionenauluvula7981]

​​​@@Samizouza.. nope... it's the Fijians look from its ancestoral links...Fiji doesn't influenced by Austronesian...Fiji is the center of the globe...it depicts all the racial faces..Fiji is a pure races from the source we are not the results of hybrid races things no..we came right from the time of the beginning where Human races were dispersed to various parts of the earth..we are a pure racial lineage from our original ancestories line.

[@frannielogue]

This video was one of Marks best. The way he shared his excitement through the screen was incredible. The pure joy he shared was amazing. You could tell he was really enjoying himself. The way the Fuji people greeted him and shared their recipes and the way they prepared the dishes was top notch. I now want to visit Fiji and have 1/4 of the experiences Mark had. Thank you so much Mark for sharing this wonderful experience with your audience. The excitement came from your heart and it showed through. Hopefully there’s more from Fiji. If not what a wonderful way to celebrate there traditions

[@jfiji5964]

Fijians are known for their genuineness and they have the biggest hearts I think MW's felt their energy pure love

[@myopicthunder]

Bula and welcome to Fiji Maam

[@jonblogondrong4792]

"You could tell he was really enjoying himself" Really!! Have you never noticeed that he's not genuine. In all his videos is there one thing he hasn't liked. Come on get real. No way is every dish so delicious that it would make people fall over sideways, or raise their elbows to incredible heights when either inserting or memoving a fork.

[@nicholaspollock3616]

It’s for sure one of his best.

[@katamoli3116]

​@@jonblogondrong4792 when you are a foodie you will learn to enjoy every food especially when the food is really great and I can tell by the way His eyes widens because I have tasted those food. I can eat them all day and every day and never change my reaction every time I am eating them.....I can't blame you because Too bad this world will always have haters.....

[@darkphantom80]

I never knw Fiji people r so nice and humble... Im a big fan of Mr Wein Personally for me this 1 is the best video so far.. 😍

[@jfiji5964]

Most of the vegetables and fruits u see in the market are mostly organic Fiji's seafood is fresher then most you'll ever try in your life Milk is grass-fed Beef is grass-fed Water Fiji water the purest in the world Fijians are simple humble people Who don't care too much about material things. Some of the happiest peaceful content people in the world. MW if we knew you were coming the whole of Fiji would have wanted you as a guest in their homes. Please visit again.

[@gulnasheendean44]

Well said 👏

[@LittleKaivitiAngel]

🙌🙌

[@jketernalblizzard7479]

Thanks Mark for introducing such a beautiful country with humble ppl, Amazing food and culture

[@BiPolarBear128]

agreed , what an inspiration this country is .. i used to be very critical of Mark because he never said anything was bad , i have realized that its just his way , he doesn't want to offend , so he will always be positive .. I used to think its disingenuous , but its just him being respectful .. he is the best food and culture ambassador out there , wish him only good things and blessings

[@RedEye3]

@@BiPolarBear128 Actually in his early vids he did say when stuff didn't taste good or customer service was lousy. Look back at vids 9-10 years ago. He wud release blooper vids. Mark said if something doesn't taste good he doesn't put it in the vid. Makes sense and doesn't offend anyone.

[@shellamarelle]

Tailevu push Tailevu! 💯 😄 Vinaka Mark for sharing our Fijian food & culture with the world.

[@gulnasheendean44]

Yeeeaahhh Push Tailevu! (Province) is getting famous Worldwide. My Mum was born in Nakelo!

[@user-xy1ll5mq4s]

Sa yawa❤❤

[@rosleyoutdoors]

Look at those vibrant smiles 😍Fiji people are amazing greetings from Philippines...

[@user-xy1ll5mq4s]

Bula❤

[@SUKA650]

This is awesome thanks for going to Fiji 🇫🇯 Mark😍as a Polynesian 🇹🇴 🇼🇸 this was amazing to watch cuz I watch you all the time & you have finally made it the South Pacific🥹not many KZbinrs do!! makes me miss the islands & the food! & love how our island people are so friendly & love seeing all the big smiles! Beautiful Fiji with beautiful, loving people! Bula vinaka♥️

[@JohnVanua-ze1ek]

Now imagine having all these delicacies in a sunday lunch with all these friendly people around in a village.

[@user-xy1ll5mq4s]

The best❤

[@nikkiharvey9261]

Sarah has such an brightness about herself and the way she prepares her dishes 💙

[@smilebg4873]

Also I get surprised how clean she is keeping her tables, plates and food at the market

[@deenzmartin6695]

ahe seems like a magical lady

[@user-xy1ll5mq4s]

Na yalewa,the woman❤😂😂

[@user-xy1ll5mq4s]

Na yalewa,the woman❤😂😂

[@nda_zuu_za]

It's safe to say Fijians love their coconut

[@geronimo7834]

Pacific Islanders not just Fijians😉

[@emosijougavule2561]

It is called tree of life for a reason in the Pacific regions😁. It has many purposes apart from food.

[@teresachavez.a2zen]

I find it interesting how many cultures use leaves as cooking vessels such as banana leaves and corn husks for tamales. It's fun seeing how each culture puts their own spin on what's in their area and the no-limits approach as to how many ways it can be done.

[@broomstickcowgirl]

I appreciate these episodes when the natives use all food from their land to consume. I LOVE all things coconut and these meals looked amazing!

[@Trini_Skunt-Troll]

Mark has had rourou before in Trinidad 🇹🇹. However we know it as callaloo, and we use ONLY the youngest taro leaves that sprout from the middle of the stalk for the same reason Mark mentioned (use of any other taro leaves will scratch your throat and gullet). Trinidad has exactly the same colonial history as Fiji especially with the indentured labourers so it is no surprise many of the dishes look familiar, even the preparation is mostly the same.

[@AkseerKhanFiji]

I've been watching Mark Wiens videos for over 5 years now. Such a treat for someone like me to see him come to my home country. Vinaka vakalevu.

[@christinekumar4227]

Mark is an amazing person.. he respects every countries food and hes very humble ... first greatest food blogger who tries food from anywhere

[@joshschneider9766]

And he's been doing it for fourteen frickin years now!

[@christinekumar4227]

@@joshschneider9766 wat did u learn frm him fr 14 years

[@inouyematautia6638]

Yea your right

[@stevefranklin9176]

Rourou looks like green slop, but it is fantastic tasting especially made with salt and coconut cream… so rich and delicious. I actually crave it sometimes like comfort food.

[@user-ip5uw2so5b]

It's beautiful alright. I had the pleasure of living in Fiji for 13 years and this is one dish I miss the most ❤

[@YumboHD]

Last on my list, as a local. Prefer palusami between the two.

[@stevefranklin9176]

@@YumboHD Bula vinaka Yumbo, is that wrapped in the taro leaves Yumbo or layered. I’ll definitely try that if I can ever find taro leaves where I am.

[@YumboHD]

Samoan origins, which we include with lovo. Layered.

[@user-xy1ll5mq4s]

My favorite is anything will taro leaves, or boil taro leaves, mai❤

[@bohosweet]

So similar to the Caribbean wow. Beautiful 🤩

[@Samizouza]

Same climate and atmosphere pretty much despite different location

[@TheBooty28]

I was just saying the same. 😂. Even the mannerisms of the people too.

[@melindahudson4923]

Doesn't matter where he travels he always shows much love and respect towards the people and the food of different cultures good man.

[@phoebe9412]

Love Mark's child like laugh and his ability to appreciate the little things in life.

[@skysimba8953]

A great rugby nation. Watched them play previously in the IRB World Rugby 7's circuit many years ago in the US. Nice video on how Fijians live and their foods.

[@phpratap24]

Finally someone goes to Fiji. It’s about time!

[@stephendc1601]

what a huge market full of fresh fruits and one of a kind varities of veggies. ...also very clean..it's so amazing to watch this video coverage in Fiji.....one of the best island destinations to go to in the world ❣full of diversity, excitement and awesome dishes.

[@YumboHD]

Not the most exciting place on a Saturday morning as kids, being dragged along to carry stuff that Mum bought. We just wanted to play.

[@user-xy1ll5mq4s]

Very true 😂😂

[@phil6610]

This entire Fiji trip has my heart singing. You can see the love in the people, let alone the food! Wow!

[@moerahman6749]

The taro leaves stew looks like Egyptian molokhia. Very interesting.

[@Waqavakatoga]

Googling "Egyptian molokhia"

[@monib3605]

There is a story about it yea

[@jfiji5964]

Taro leaves are my favorite vegetable U can cook it many ways Kinda like spinach with cream This is with coconut milk

[@NasinuWarrior85]

You'd be surprised that we have Egyptians who returned to Viti eons ago. The lisp is present in various parts of Viti. They have integrated well. Not apparent to the eyes. They're here.

[@susanaserau7499]

Egyptian spinach kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJy3eGmIrdB4rM0

[@mr.neelzsingh6625]

Toso Fiji. Mostly known for Food n Rugby. Bula Nausori also known as well Rewa. My home town. Thanks Mark for coming to Fiji.

[@Ronikanath08]

When I tell you I jumped up so fast to show my husband you were in Fiji! 😅 My parents are from Fiji and I'm going for the first time this year. So much of the foods you had are comfort foods to me and made me so happy. Totally adding these places to my need to visit list. I wish there was a way to visit the villages to try that version of Bakalolo. I've had a variation without the coconut caramel.

[@JamesBond-gb1do]

If ask anybody in Fiji where you can get vakalolo. They'll be more than happy to make it for you or show you where to get it. 🙂👍

[@sanavosanibola6893]

Its your home. Bless you Ronika

[@user-xy1ll5mq4s]

Welcome ❤

[@willomo]

One of my favourite episodes. I went to Fiji years ago but did not eat some of things Mark found and I hope you have more episodes in Fiji, one of my favourite places as the people are so genuinely nice as you can see. Mark is the best travel presenter , for me better than those taravel chefs in the UK.. It is solely about the food and people who make it no trying to cook himself.

[@crystaldawn722]

Sarah’s smile is infectious! You can tell she gives off so much joy.

[@smilebg4873]

I can't believe how people invented that desert. Wow Yammy 😍

[@nair_sahab]

I can draw a lot of similarity with South Indian food - the use of coconuts, plantains, taro , cassava and of course seafood! Guess tropical climate food is similar globally. Amazing cuisine 👍

[@samkumar658]

Fiji has a large Indian population. Hindus , Muslims , Punjabis, Gujaratis and South Indians . So most of the dishes are mixed up including the Native Fijian dishes as well . Most of the Fijian dishes are heavily Indian influenced .

[@YumboHD]

Don’t forget the Chinese influence too.

[@ncmoon7928]

It was a real pride to see you visit our beautiful island, I left Fiji for financial prospects, but visit almost every year, and I've been to few places around the world, but I haven't encountered people as friendly and happy as my people the Fijians, God bless Fiji! Thank you Mark for bringing awareness that we the Fiji exists, I implore people from the world to visit Fiji, enjoy the beauty and support our little Island.. Love to the world.. Nimmi Ooxx

[@angelitalugo3872]

It's 8m in Chicago, IL and for breakfast now I want BBQ after watching this 🤤

[@sonyaballard4922]

I'm in the burbs of Chicago and I want bbq as well lol

[@gulnasheendean44]

FIJI doesn't have Sheep due to the Tropical Climate. All lamb is imported from New Zealand or Australia and it's Good!

[@sisamusudroka3000]

​@@gulnasheendean44best lamb in the world, or so I hear

[@YumboHD]

The BBQ is unique. Locals joke, includes the sweat.

[@user-xy1ll5mq4s]

We have farmers raising sheep,try go to the western markets before Christmas ❤

[@7KTribe]

I can smell and taste every dish in this video! Got my foodie list ready. See you soon, Aunty Sarah. That seafood looks bomb!!

[@NZWarriors1995]

Fijian people are amazing...I love to holiday in Fiji.

[@user-xy1ll5mq4s]

Welcome bro

[@CynaG]

One of my niece got married there her hubby is from Kiribati but from what I understand their ancestors are from Fiji never thought Fiji has a peaceful and amazing place and foodies

[@YumboHD]

I was wondering if he added some sound effects. Had me second guessing.

[@philliplyn2692]

One of my favorite places to go and visit on my wish list loving the food and the culture 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@gulnasheendean44]

Welcome to FIJI, the Way the World should be!

[@user-xy1ll5mq4s]

Welcome bro ❤

[@ladylovebug007]

Wow we get to go to Fiji 🇫🇯 didn't know how many dishes they use with coconut milk. Thanks Mark Weins for another Spectacular Travel 👍🏽

[@jeffreylee8585]

Mark, my compliments. This was a fascinating episode. I've never seen food like this before and I believe you may be the first or among the first to showcase the cuisine of Fiji.

[@itsallaboutfood.]

Never seen Mark appreciating a dessert, that cassava coconut dish must have been top notch

[@franceslparrish3979]

It really is.

[@jimihendrixx11]

Pacific Islands food must be amongst the freshest & healthiest in the world.

[@itsallaboutfood.]

@@jimihendrixx11 I am not sure about that bro, pacific islands have high obese rate

[@myopicthunder]

​@@itsallaboutfood.That's because of processed food and drinks most people in urban areas don't get to eat traditional food and have an active lifestyle like those in the villages.

[@joshschneider9766]

@@itsallaboutfood. There's been studies done on traditional Asian diets. They are categorically healthier than western diets. There's simply no scientific basis to deny it. The commenter above is absolutely right. The obesity rates are due to the same reasons here in the USA. Processed high fructose corn syrup and starchy carb heavy foods like potato

[@BiPolarBear128]

oh my ..who knew fijian food was sooooo tasty ..that spinach and mutton looked so wonderful ..all of the food looked healthy and nutritious ..yummmm

[@rakshasharma5117]

That isn’t spinach and tastes nothing like spinach either. It’s taro leaves and has a great flavour, some people even add coconut milk to the rourou and lamb and it enhances the flavour profile

[@Samizouza]

Taro leaves is not the same as spinach

[@opalekutu]

Taro leaves is also known as Dasheen

[@Gungiwara]

Hands squeezing fresh coconut milk is both insane and amazing to watch! Love this video.

[@rata-pk4bw]

Fiji has been added to my destination list

[@user-xy1ll5mq4s]

Welcome ❤

[@AvarikiFamily]

Bula Mark. Indeed Fiji has some of the tastiest food in the Pacific. Love the traditional cuisine there. Your host Andy is awesome.

[@sede74]

I love Fiji Food and the Market is heaven to explore😍

[@coolkk2]

😅😅😅😅😅

[@user-xy1ll5mq4s]

Full of veggies

[@camovecmin4968]

Amazing Mark! As a Malaysian, never I seen before coconut products is being used in all dishes and they look so delicious!!! thank you for tasting the foods for us Mark. This is the most awesome good vibes channel in KZbin! you makes me wants to travel again for food.

[@arlenec6221]

it's so amazing how clean and organized the market is. Love it! one of my dad's favorite countries he visited when he was as a sailor/seaman

[@sarayoung5281]

Been drinking FiJi water but this is my 1st time seeing this country, thank you for this video 👍👏👏

[@paulavea]

Fiji water is from the wesatern side of Fiji, dry and hot side, some call it burning west. This video is taken on another side of the island. That makes Fiji Water Unique. An aquifer in the hot west.

[@YumboHD]

As a local, prefer the tap water.

[@user-xy1ll5mq4s]

Well water here❤😂

[@bushwhacker9579]

How much coconut can you eat a day? FIJIANS: yess!!!

[@JamesBond-gb1do]

🤣🤣🤣

[@myopicthunder]

Nobody you'd rather be stuck with on a deserted island though, you'd leave much fatter 😂

[@kaiuluitova6369]

its on our flag😂

[@samuratulawe405]

Lol😂😂😂

[@maypasifiki9360]

Accurate 😂😂😂

[@jonelovodua3018]

The legendary Mark finally visiting, seeing and tasting paradise💯🙏👍

[@theathjr]

Mark this tour of Fiji was definitely in my top 5 favorite videos of yours. Great job.

[@kuyangko08]

Food is so amazing, like in Philippines we love cassava, food cooked with coconut milk, taro and taro leaves that cooked in coconut milk we called it Laing..👍

[@gk891]

Wow, all of that produce at the market looked beautiful. It reminds me of the markets in Trinidad. But different at the same time of course.

[@bengtal]

I love this episode, A, because Mark genuinely gets into these new food experiences, as always I suppose, and B, there is plenty of content for vegetarians to appreciate, like the chestnut, and the sort-of caramel or dulce de leche type preparation with coconut and sugar... also the octopus ceviche-like dish in the beginning had me excited too, and I am REALLY not down with eating animals, but seemed sensational 🙌💚 thank you Mark for being STOKED, and sometimes dancing😂🙏

[@jourdainhiini6548]

Thanks for another great video Mark. As a Polynesian I really enjoyed this one. Made me so hungry..please visit Samoa if you get the chance. We have some amazing food traditions as well. You will love our version of the lavu lavu..we call it an Umu..best pork you will ever try!!!

[@Mr.Traill679]

Hi Mark! I just wanted to drop a line and let you know that I've been a fan ever since I watched your amazing video on the steak back in El Caprino, Spain. Your content has captivated me, and I've been following your journey ever since. I must say, the surprise Fiji video was an absolute delight! It was heartwarming to see you savoring the local delicacies and exploring Fiji alongside Andy. Your dedication to showcasing lesser-known places like a little island in the South Pacific despite having a whopping 10 million subscribers truly speaks volumes about your humility and relevance as a creator. And wow, the amount of chilies in that video would keep me munching for three whole months! But as you rightly put it, "If it ain't spicy, it ain't worth it!" Wishing you continued success and eagerly looking forward to more fantastic videos from you. Keep up the great work! :)

[@AussieAngeS]

I’ve always wanted to experience Fiji, I’m not far from it but time and money of course is the issue. It looks so awesome,the food looks delicious

[@NZWarriors1995]

You wont regret it

[@TheBlueMango]

you'd love it over there

[@JamesBond-gb1do]

When you go and return from Fiji. It feels like you were in a dream. You'll love it. 🙂👍

[@YumboHD]

Lots of direct flights.

[@user-xy1ll5mq4s]

Welcome ❤