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

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  • 🇫🇯 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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  • @user-cg6fp5ms8u
    @user-cg6fp5ms8u Před 11 měsíci +331

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

    • @YU-ed5wn
      @YU-ed5wn Před 11 měsíci +6

      Yes, totally agree. Thank you.

    • @DeafboyGalau-mk3ip
      @DeafboyGalau-mk3ip Před 9 měsíci

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

    • @TheGuyNobodyReallyLikes
      @TheGuyNobodyReallyLikes Před 9 měsíci

      Why do you want to protect Fiji people?

    • @malcolmscrivener8750
      @malcolmscrivener8750 Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@SergeBeniDieuKacou-oo9od
      How silly is this ?

    • @jonblogondrong4792
      @jonblogondrong4792 Před 7 měsíci

      @@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

  • @FlavorofMind
    @FlavorofMind Před 11 měsíci +715

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

    • @jamesderouensr.149
      @jamesderouensr.149 Před 11 měsíci +7

      😂 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
      @FlavorofMind Před 11 měsíci +24

      @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
      @RedEye3 Před 11 měsíci +10

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

    • @ROESPLETZ
      @ROESPLETZ Před 11 měsíci +2

      Same

    • @ronnc_1
      @ronnc_1 Před 11 měsíci +4

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

  • @dallas010866
    @dallas010866 Před 11 měsíci +623

    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
      @gulnasheendean44 Před 11 měsíci +33

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

    • @jfiji5964
      @jfiji5964 Před 11 měsíci +5

      💖

    • @wayneblack4812
      @wayneblack4812 Před 11 měsíci

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

    • @spanishjo4282
      @spanishjo4282 Před 11 měsíci +10

      Let go together to eat over in Fuji

    • @kassidyfelix4108
      @kassidyfelix4108 Před 11 měsíci +4

      True talking 🙏

  • @minikepu4860
    @minikepu4860 Před 11 měsíci +419

    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
      @tokotoko3592 Před 11 měsíci +1

      Same uce 🤙☺️

    • @totallynothereee
      @totallynothereee Před 10 měsíci

      They suck what are you talking about

    • @joelilevaci7129
      @joelilevaci7129 Před 10 měsíci +2

      ​@@totallynothereeego back to sleep

    • @Kime_Staye3912
      @Kime_Staye3912 Před 10 měsíci +3

      ​@@totallynothereeeMAGAIJINAMU😂😂😂

    • @user-hk8lo8wr6j
      @user-hk8lo8wr6j Před 5 měsíci +2

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

  • @LaiTadulala-mo7if
    @LaiTadulala-mo7if Před 11 měsíci +706

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

    • @yoyo50658
      @yoyo50658 Před 11 měsíci +17

      Fiji is a world treasure, Love it.

    • @saintsm
      @saintsm Před 11 měsíci +6

      ​@@yoyo50658yes

    • @saintsm
      @saintsm Před 11 měsíci +4

      Some fijians use same alphabets as we Indians do.

    • @Sam-bd2wi
      @Sam-bd2wi Před 11 měsíci +4

      ​@saintsm no, we don't!

    • @mentalasylumescapee6389
      @mentalasylumescapee6389 Před 11 měsíci

      *Wiens

  • @glennabalos1024
    @glennabalos1024 Před 11 měsíci +545

    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
      @wardchute851 Před 11 měsíci +50

      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
      @glennabalos1024 Před 11 měsíci +26

      @@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
      @iamdew Před 11 měsíci +23

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

    • @nemanirokobuli7653
      @nemanirokobuli7653 Před 11 měsíci +46

      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
      @sny1120 Před 11 měsíci +15

      and the taro leaves dish roro looks like laing

  • @farzanaromine8111
    @farzanaromine8111 Před 11 měsíci +226

    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 :)

  • @polyprinz
    @polyprinz Před 11 měsíci +304

    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!

  • @chatswithmercy7266
    @chatswithmercy7266 Před 11 měsíci +231

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

    • @gulnasheendean44
      @gulnasheendean44 Před 11 měsíci +10

      Wow, that's awesome to know!

    • @joshschneider9766
      @joshschneider9766 Před 11 měsíci +9

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

    • @francois9747
      @francois9747 Před 11 měsíci +7

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

    • @naff7552
      @naff7552 Před 10 měsíci +5

      are there muslims in Fiji?

    • @lucyn7241
      @lucyn7241 Před 10 měsíci +3

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

  • @Michel2731
    @Michel2731 Před 11 měsíci +244

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

    • @thebeat2370
      @thebeat2370 Před 11 měsíci +32

      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
      @BrinkersMad Před 11 měsíci +18

      Yes it’s a staple in the South Pacific

    • @motu4883
      @motu4883 Před 11 měsíci +12

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

    • @ADionisio
      @ADionisio Před 11 měsíci +8

      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
      @tokotoko3592 Před 11 měsíci +4

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

  • @matilda8647
    @matilda8647 Před 11 měsíci +155

    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.

  • @onilisacharles4413
    @onilisacharles4413 Před 10 měsíci +29

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

  • @nobotshere8364
    @nobotshere8364 Před 11 měsíci +108

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

    • @gulnasheendean44
      @gulnasheendean44 Před 11 měsíci +6

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

    • @jadenhazelman319
      @jadenhazelman319 Před 11 měsíci +1

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

    • @user-xy1ll5mq4s
      @user-xy1ll5mq4s Před 10 dny

      Welcome ❤

  • @catherinetong4472
    @catherinetong4472 Před 11 měsíci +100

    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
      @pulo399 Před 11 měsíci +6

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

    • @YumboHD
      @YumboHD Před 3 měsíci

      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
      @user-xy1ll5mq4s Před 10 dny

      We love the fijian style ❤

  • @catelindsay4697
    @catelindsay4697 Před 11 měsíci +170

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

  • @swada02
    @swada02 Před 11 měsíci +93

    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
      @geronimo7834 Před 11 měsíci +3

      Hope you go back some day 🤞

    • @swada02
      @swada02 Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@geronimo7834 Hope so!

  • @zaphodbeeblebrox9109
    @zaphodbeeblebrox9109 Před 11 měsíci +136

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

  • @mitocorleone4845
    @mitocorleone4845 Před 11 měsíci +58

    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

  • @jfiji5964
    @jfiji5964 Před 11 měsíci +76

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

  • @juanitojr007
    @juanitojr007 Před 11 měsíci +145

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

    • @colinreese
      @colinreese Před 11 měsíci +1

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

    • @Boydem274
      @Boydem274 Před 11 měsíci +5

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

    • @healthfitnessandwellbeing
      @healthfitnessandwellbeing Před 10 měsíci

      @@Boydem274 🤣😂

    • @karawaitiitintaake9579
      @karawaitiitintaake9579 Před 10 měsíci +4

      @@Boydem274and horses too😢😂

    • @jamesaly3657
      @jamesaly3657 Před 10 měsíci

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

  • @melissafields3376
    @melissafields3376 Před 11 měsíci +158

    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

  • @WeWanderlustCo
    @WeWanderlustCo Před 11 měsíci +251

    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 CZcamsr visit and show our country at a global scale. So much love to you. THANK YOU!

    • @josephguerrero9013
      @josephguerrero9013 Před 11 měsíci +8

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

    • @BiPolarBear128
      @BiPolarBear128 Před 11 měsíci +16

      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
      @bastiat691 Před 11 měsíci +10

      You have a beautiful country :)

    • @YumboHD
      @YumboHD Před 3 měsíci +2

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

    • @josephguerrero9013
      @josephguerrero9013 Před 3 měsíci

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

  • @yogareyes2173
    @yogareyes2173 Před 11 měsíci +85

    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
      @josevataniumataiwalu7372 Před 11 měsíci +10

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

    • @nuku083
      @nuku083 Před 11 měsíci +13

      Fiji water! if it rings a bell?😢

    • @saraswatkin9226
      @saraswatkin9226 Před 11 měsíci +6

      You didn't ever read the world map?

    • @samkumar658
      @samkumar658 Před 10 měsíci +4

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

    • @tamaijefica5783
      @tamaijefica5783 Před 10 měsíci +2

      Fiji the way the world should be..

  • @Waqavakatoga
    @Waqavakatoga Před 11 měsíci +77

    "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
      @YumboHD Před 3 měsíci

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

    • @YumboHD
      @YumboHD Před 3 měsíci

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

  • @milsbaby7647
    @milsbaby7647 Před 11 měsíci +186

    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
      @NasinuWarrior85 Před 11 měsíci +5

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

    • @YumboHD
      @YumboHD Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@NasinuWarrior85he did cover a lot more afterwards.

  • @falsagron5242
    @falsagron5242 Před 10 měsíci +60

    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.

  • @nusratafrin6207
    @nusratafrin6207 Před 11 měsíci +100

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

    • @LittleKaivitiAngel
      @LittleKaivitiAngel Před 10 měsíci +2

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

    • @AryanHomeland
      @AryanHomeland Před 7 měsíci +1

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

  • @paullawson2830
    @paullawson2830 Před 11 měsíci +150

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

  • @jketernalblizzard7479
    @jketernalblizzard7479 Před 11 měsíci +240

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

    • @BiPolarBear128
      @BiPolarBear128 Před 11 měsíci +15

      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
      @RedEye3 Před 11 měsíci +12

      @@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.

  • @beaumontmuni4294
    @beaumontmuni4294 Před 11 měsíci +48

    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. 😋😋

  • @the_kenyan_villager254
    @the_kenyan_villager254 Před 11 měsíci +20

    Cleanest market I have ever seen wow. Love from Kenya

  • @MinhNguyen-wp9gz
    @MinhNguyen-wp9gz Před 11 měsíci +20

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

    • @kaypee4704
      @kaypee4704 Před 7 měsíci

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

    • @user-hk8lo8wr6j
      @user-hk8lo8wr6j Před 5 měsíci

      ​@@kaypee4704unhealthy ga your hole😅

    • @Transform679
      @Transform679 Před 2 měsíci

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

    • @user-xy1ll5mq4s
      @user-xy1ll5mq4s Před 10 dny

      But very happy and self confident ❤

  • @harveygucake8063
    @harveygucake8063 Před 11 měsíci +100

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

  • @IsolinaAlexandre-jo8xz
    @IsolinaAlexandre-jo8xz Před 11 měsíci +20

    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..

  • @milkgonebad
    @milkgonebad Před 11 měsíci +140

    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
      @gulnasheendean44 Před 11 měsíci +21

      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
      @sugarking54 Před 11 měsíci +12

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

    • @Tuks7210
      @Tuks7210 Před 11 měsíci +24

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

    • @gbz4187
      @gbz4187 Před 11 měsíci +1

      That's all we need.

    • @josevataniumataiwalu7372
      @josevataniumataiwalu7372 Před 11 měsíci +8

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

  • @susanhiironen3313
    @susanhiironen3313 Před 11 měsíci +46

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

  • @darkphantom80
    @darkphantom80 Před 11 měsíci +29

    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.. 😍

  • @alofaqualls728
    @alofaqualls728 Před 11 měsíci +41

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

  • @mariasuliano6137
    @mariasuliano6137 Před 11 měsíci +42

    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 💕

  • @jackfc5239
    @jackfc5239 Před 11 měsíci +83

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

  • @nikkiharvey9261
    @nikkiharvey9261 Před 11 měsíci +159

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

    • @smilebg4873
      @smilebg4873 Před 11 měsíci +14

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

    • @deenzmartin6695
      @deenzmartin6695 Před 11 měsíci +9

      ahe seems like a magical lady

    • @user-xy1ll5mq4s
      @user-xy1ll5mq4s Před 10 dny

      Na yalewa,the woman❤😂😂

    • @user-xy1ll5mq4s
      @user-xy1ll5mq4s Před 10 dny

      Na yalewa,the woman❤😂😂

  • @kirisitianavarayame626
    @kirisitianavarayame626 Před 11 měsíci +64

    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.

  • @vimobb1
    @vimobb1 Před 11 měsíci +33

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

  • @zaty.h3361
    @zaty.h3361 Před 11 měsíci +15

    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
      @Samizouza Před 11 měsíci +2

      An Austronesian thing pretty much

    • @simionenauluvula7981
      @simionenauluvula7981 Před 2 měsíci

      ​​​@@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.

  • @dobnl2831
    @dobnl2831 Před 11 měsíci +45

    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 👏🏾👏🏾

  • @frannielogue
    @frannielogue Před 11 měsíci +91

    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
      @jfiji5964 Před 11 měsíci +7

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

    • @myopicthunder
      @myopicthunder Před 11 měsíci +1

      Bula and welcome to Fiji Maam

    • @jonblogondrong4792
      @jonblogondrong4792 Před 11 měsíci +1

      "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
      @nicholaspollock3616 Před 11 měsíci +1

      It’s for sure one of his best.

    • @katamoli3116
      @katamoli3116 Před 5 měsíci +1

      ​@@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.....

  • @yodamnpimp1865
    @yodamnpimp1865 Před 11 měsíci +26

    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🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽🥺🫶🏽🫶🏽

  • @rosleyoutdoors
    @rosleyoutdoors Před 11 měsíci +34

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

  • @teresachavez.a2zen
    @teresachavez.a2zen Před 11 měsíci +14

    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.

  • @SUKA650
    @SUKA650 Před 11 měsíci +17

    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 CZcamsrs 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
    @JohnVanua-ze1ek Před 11 měsíci +39

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

  • @Trini_Skunt-Troll
    @Trini_Skunt-Troll Před 10 měsíci +10

    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.

  • @shellamarelle
    @shellamarelle Před 11 měsíci +55

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

    • @gulnasheendean44
      @gulnasheendean44 Před 11 měsíci +2

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

    • @user-xy1ll5mq4s
      @user-xy1ll5mq4s Před 10 dny

      Sa yawa❤❤

  • @crystaldawn722
    @crystaldawn722 Před 11 měsíci +44

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

  • @melindahudson4923
    @melindahudson4923 Před 11 měsíci +25

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

  • @phil6610
    @phil6610 Před 10 měsíci +6

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

  • @broomstickcowgirl
    @broomstickcowgirl Před 11 měsíci +39

    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!

  • @mr.neelzsingh6625
    @mr.neelzsingh6625 Před 11 měsíci +31

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

  • @AkseerKhanFiji
    @AkseerKhanFiji Před 11 měsíci +23

    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.

  • @arlenec6221
    @arlenec6221 Před 11 měsíci +17

    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

  • @7KTribe
    @7KTribe Před 11 měsíci +40

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

  • @phpratap24
    @phpratap24 Před 11 měsíci +27

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

  • @christinekumar4227
    @christinekumar4227 Před 11 měsíci +28

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

  • @jfiji5964
    @jfiji5964 Před 11 měsíci +26

    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.

  • @phoebe9412
    @phoebe9412 Před 11 měsíci +21

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

  • @stephendc1601
    @stephendc1601 Před 11 měsíci +36

    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
      @YumboHD Před 3 měsíci +1

      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
      @user-xy1ll5mq4s Před 10 dny

      Very true 😂😂

  • @willomo
    @willomo Před 11 měsíci +36

    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.

  • @stevefranklin9176
    @stevefranklin9176 Před 11 měsíci +61

    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
      @user-ip5uw2so5b Před 9 měsíci +1

      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
      @YumboHD Před 3 měsíci +2

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

    • @stevefranklin9176
      @stevefranklin9176 Před 3 měsíci

      @@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
      @YumboHD Před 3 měsíci +1

      Samoan origins, which we include with lovo.
      Layered.

    • @user-xy1ll5mq4s
      @user-xy1ll5mq4s Před 10 dny

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

  • @camovecmin4968
    @camovecmin4968 Před 11 měsíci +65

    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 CZcams! you makes me wants to travel again for food.

  • @ncmoon7928
    @ncmoon7928 Před 9 měsíci +3

    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

  • @rata-pk4bw
    @rata-pk4bw Před 11 měsíci +13

    Fiji has been added to my destination list

  • @philliplyn2692
    @philliplyn2692 Před 11 měsíci +47

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

  • @smilebg4873
    @smilebg4873 Před 11 měsíci +37

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

  • @theathjr
    @theathjr Před 11 měsíci +15

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

  • @Ronikanath08
    @Ronikanath08 Před 11 měsíci +21

    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
      @JamesBond-gb1do Před 11 měsíci

      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
      @sanavosanibola6893 Před 11 měsíci +1

      Its your home. Bless you Ronika

    • @user-xy1ll5mq4s
      @user-xy1ll5mq4s Před 10 dny

      Welcome ❤

  • @skysimba8953
    @skysimba8953 Před 11 měsíci +22

    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.

  • @bohosweet
    @bohosweet Před 11 měsíci +36

    So similar to the Caribbean wow. Beautiful 🤩

    • @Samizouza
      @Samizouza Před 11 měsíci +2

      Same climate and atmosphere pretty much despite different location

    • @TheBooty28
      @TheBooty28 Před 11 měsíci +2

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

  • @nda_zuu_za
    @nda_zuu_za Před 11 měsíci +8

    It's safe to say Fijians love their coconut

    • @geronimo7834
      @geronimo7834 Před 11 měsíci +1

      Pacific Islanders not just Fijians😉

    • @emosijougavule2561
      @emosijougavule2561 Před 11 měsíci +2

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

  • @CynaG
    @CynaG Před 11 měsíci +11

    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
      @YumboHD Před 3 měsíci

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

  • @ladylovebug007
    @ladylovebug007 Před 11 měsíci +44

    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 👍🏽

  • @bengtal
    @bengtal Před 11 měsíci +41

    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😂🙏

  • @jeffreylee8585
    @jeffreylee8585 Před 11 měsíci +17

    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.

  • @AvarikiFamily
    @AvarikiFamily Před 11 měsíci +28

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

  • @BiPolarBear128
    @BiPolarBear128 Před 11 měsíci +43

    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
      @rakshasharma5117 Před 11 měsíci +2

      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
      @Samizouza Před 11 měsíci

      Taro leaves is not the same as spinach

    • @opalekutu
      @opalekutu Před 11 měsíci +1

      Taro leaves is also known as Dasheen

  • @FlavorofMind
    @FlavorofMind Před 11 měsíci +68

    Seeing lots of vibrant colors, fresh seafood and beautiful landscape... Already excited for as many episodes as we can get in this place!!

  • @kuyangko08
    @kuyangko08 Před 11 měsíci +29

    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..👍

  • @NZWarriors1995
    @NZWarriors1995 Před 11 měsíci +22

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

  • @Gungiwara
    @Gungiwara Před 11 měsíci +20

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

  • @jonelovodua3018
    @jonelovodua3018 Před 11 měsíci +40

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

  • @timothyulacake5763
    @timothyulacake5763 Před 11 měsíci +21

    Thank you for visiting Fiji, never thought this visit would ever eventuate but it did and there's just so much to showcase in an episode. Thank you for travelling to Fiji highlighting a few of our much loved food. Love your humility and appreciation for our food. Vinaka Vakalevu!

  • @Stew-Ped
    @Stew-Ped Před 11 měsíci +20

    Anna was cute. She was very delighted that you liked her cooking. Food all over the world has many similarities. I think it proves that we're all connected to the same creator. 😁

  • @spudzahooo
    @spudzahooo Před 11 měsíci +29

    It's so lovely to see some happy faces ☺ and clean food and environments. Absolutely beautiful place 😍

  • @greennimbus2519
    @greennimbus2519 Před 11 měsíci +36

    Thank you Mark for being a Down to Earth HUMAN-BEING. Love you videos ever since I started watching them.🔥🤝

  • @vereisitaliga5644
    @vereisitaliga5644 Před 11 měsíci +10

    Vinaka Mark for showing Fiji to the world, not only explaining but tasting them as well. That's how Fijians grew up, close bond with Nature.

  • @nair_sahab
    @nair_sahab Před 11 měsíci +35

    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
      @samkumar658 Před 10 měsíci +1

      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
      @YumboHD Před 3 měsíci

      Don’t forget the Chinese influence too.

  • @reubenmatthias4743
    @reubenmatthias4743 Před 11 měsíci +32

    Thank you so much Mark Wiens for visiting Fiji. I have always wondered if you would visit Fiji, you finally made it, forever greatful

  • @sede74
    @sede74 Před 11 měsíci +52

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

  • @user-ci5fm9wd4v
    @user-ci5fm9wd4v Před 7 měsíci +3

    I have been to Fiji two times and each experience was unique and unforgettable. Watching this made me regret not visiting Nausori. Initially I wasn't aware the Suva Airport was actually Nausori Airport. Hope travel brochures change that because Nausori definitely looks like a place a lot of us visitors would love to make a stop at.

  • @ZEUCE62
    @ZEUCE62 Před 11 měsíci +5

    I swear i can taste everything by the way he descibes them … 👍🏽

  • @bushwhacker9579
    @bushwhacker9579 Před 11 měsíci +46

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