Food Of Rarotonga - It's Delicious! | Cook Islands Vlog
Vložit
- čas přidán 18. 05. 2020
- Food in Rarotonga, is it good? Expensive? In this vlog we try a bunch of food, visit a few restaurants and the Muri Night Markets. In the Cook Islands Ika Mata is...⬇ More Below ✈ This is how we travel non-stop - geni.us/9VHNx
We're sad to say this is our 4th and final vlog from Rarotonga - it's sad to say goodby to the Cook Islands! Next time we definitely need to visit more than just Rarotonga, the Cook Islands have lots more to discover that we haven't yet seen or shown. Before leaving food had to take priority though, so in this one we spend the day eating our way around the islands and hunting out Ika Mata.
Over our week in Rarotonga we got lots of recommendations for restaurants to visit, local food we had to try and some cravings of our own. Ika Mata is a seafood dish that was at the top of that list, but finding it fresh, on the right day it's available or not sold out already was actually really hard! Fortunately we got a taste for it and also had some friends make us Ika Mata (that we didn't film sadly) and it's safe to say this needs to be at the top of the list for best food to get in Rarotonga.
The other food we hunted out were all tasty and all up, considering the sizes and pretty little servings we eat these days, $55 NZD / $33 USD / £26 was enough to feed us for the day happily. In saying that, the fish curry was legitness and if the lines hadn't got so large when we ate the first plate we totally would have bought another one, even if we couldn't finish it.
Join our mailing list to get exclusive updates on our destinations & travel recommendations - danegerandstacey.com/friends
▬▬▬
T R A V E L F U L L -T I M E
A 220 page guide covering everything you need to earn a living online, escape the 9-5 work grind and travel full-time sustainably like we have for 3+ years. No bullsh*t or fluff - danegerandstacey.com/book
▬▬▬
G E A R
↠ Camera - geni.us/ourcamera
↠ All Our Gear - geni.us/oYd6Wof
↠ How We Edit Photos - danegerandstacey.com/presets
▬▬▬
S U P P O R T
☺ For the cost of a coffee you can help us keep creating videos by supporting us on Patreon - bit.ly/2oOON8x
☺ Buying anything off Amazon? Go via any of our links first - geni.us/oYd6Wof
☺ Like the look of an Airbnb we've showed? They're all here - geni.us/wZwcg0
▬▬▬
M U S I C
♫ Grab a FREE 30 day trial for the best music service - geni.us/m001l
▬▬▬
D E A L S
✈ Get $40 USD FREE, Airbnb Sign Up - danegerandstacey.com/bnb
✈ Travel Insurance - danegerandstacey.com/ourinsur...
✈ $500/£500 Free Transfer- danegerandstacey.com/ultimate...
▬▬▬
F R I E N D S
+ Email List - danegerandstacey.com/friends
+ Instagram - / danegerandstacey
+ Facebook - / danegerandstacey
+ Twitter - / danegerandstace
▬▬▬
A B O U T U S
Hey, we're Dane & Stacey! Full-time travellers, digital nomads and content creators from New Zealand. We mix things up between finding the best experiences in more well known destinations and going off the beaten path to underrated travel spots, capturing it all to share. Authentic, genuine, cinematic and informative is our goal - we want you to feel like you're experiencing the day with us.
▬▬▬
#Rarotonga #Food
Rarotonga is dreamy AF! This is our 4th and final video from this little paradise, you can watch the other 3 here - czcams.com/video/DVSYPmoViVY/video.html
Nu is cheaper from locals on the side of the roads
Ahhh those burgers look soooo good and fresh coconuts are my absolutely fave!! Beautiful vlog guys! 😍
Aw thank you, so happy you enjoyed it!
"Oof!! Finally here!! That took long enough." 😂 Stacey strikes again. Love you two...💕
😂 Back at it again! Aww right back at ya 💕
It always makes me feel like am in heaven watching ur travel blogs .
Aww what a lovely comment, thank you so much that's an amazing compliment ❤
Much thanks for keeping the channel going. You're doing a fantastic job. Much appreciated. Keep it up!
Thank you so much, that's really nice to hear 😀
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
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.
I love the open markets!! That looks amazing!!
The markets are so good. We ate there a couple of times and loved it!
So random, but your pronunciation of ‘Kia Orana’ is on point lol.
Hahah yasss!! Probably because we're used to saying Kia Ora in New Zealand!
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
No problem! Glad the prices are helpful :)
You guys make a beautiful couple I love that..your Arabic fan from Dubai ❤️❤️
Aww thank you!
On lockdown right now and this is great to see the world back in action. Thanks guys xx
Thanks for watching! Hope you're keeping safe & well in lockdown
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.
Not surprised Ikamata was your favourite too, you can't beat the fresh seafood there 🙌 so good!
Wow delicious food
I want to to try it.
I love potatoes meal.
It looks awesome food.
Thanks for sharing this video.
Happy day ♡
It was delicious! Thank you for watching, hope you have a happy day too :)
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! 🤩🌴🌊🌴
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!
@@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! 🌴💙🌊🌴😀
Oh is that what Hula Bar looks like during the day lol.. Love their Pinacolada jugs😍
Talk about chill. Looks wonderful. Thankxxxx!
Probably the most chill place we've ever been!
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 :)
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 🤙🏼
Home Sweet Home😊😊🇨🇰 Ikamata is so good
What a beautiful place to call home! Oh maaaan, we're still dreaming about the fresh Ikamata 🤤
Wow, the food looks delicious! I'd love to try the burger and the last dish you had.. and a coconut, yum!
Sounds like you're gonna have to book a trip to the Cook Islands once it's safe 😋
@@DanegerAndStacey Absolutely :)
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!
Looove the island life and love a cheap drink too 😂
Your food vlogs always make me sooooo HUNGRY!!😁😁
Haha I guess that means we've done an ok job then! 😋
Loving you guys vlog make me want to go back even more,
but it looks expensive lols
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 😃😁
That's awesome to know, thank you ☺️ Looks like we'll just have to come back for the fresh coco!
Cool place. Fresh food. Lovely
Good vibes all round!
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.
Dane though Casanova(80’s pop tune) was local music!! Love you guys
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.
Awesome recommendations! We loved Beluga as well, sadly Mooring Fish was closed during our visit! Still lots more to see for next time
Haha😂🤣😂🤣 8:24 is me old Sous chef Ngaoa from the Rarotongan Beach Resort n Lagoonarium👏👏👏👏
Ayyyyyyy! Famous 😎😂
and here i was wondering when finally beer will make appearance in your new vids ;)
You know we couldn't miss out on sampling the local brew! 🍻
Burger looked amazing 😋
It was SO good!
Fish curry looks delicious!
It was amaaaaazing! 🐟
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!
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.
I like cook islands
So do we :)
Türkiye,Thank you very much.🙏👏
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🤙
Kia orana! Such a nice comment thank you. Hope you're keeping well over in Brissy!
😍😍
I like ur every vlogs .
Thank you 😊
I'm on island time after watching this :D
THE best time to be on
Enjoyed that 10minute trip to Rarotonga! £2.50 for a pint that's a very good price!
The beer is ridiculously cheap, especially during happy hour! Wouldn't mind time travelling back for a cheeky beer on the beach 🍻
Stay safe there in Australia, I heard things are crazy there
You should visit Aitutaki, another beautiful place it’s like heaven on earth.
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
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.
Oh yum! That sounds amazing, their burgers are so good over there 🙌🏼
The place ur talking about is the original Villi's Burgers
@@viperstinger77 i think you're right. Soooooo good
I so need to try a coconut drink 1 day. Are they as good as Jess (flying the nest) says they are? -Shawna🍁
Oh you haaaaave to try a fresh coconut, they're really refreshing. Especially when you're on a tropical island 😀
Yes yes sweet potato is called Kumara our national spoken language is Maori
We love kumara as Kiwis. I'm a kumara over potato guy to be honest
Is your hat from Lack of Colour? Could you link it...? It's beautiful!
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.
Have you been to Aitutaki?
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...
Haha we definitely took the lazy approach! We often do, totally agree it's deeeelicious!
Stacey - I really wanted a pizza, but It didn't seams right :D
Haha I couldn't bring myself to get a pizza!
Island fries-Taro.
You guys should have went to the palace
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 😜
Wow $55.
Its possible to comeing there
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.
I’m cringing at the $7 a nu/coconut 😖
Yeah that's a bit of a laugh huh!
This place looks amazing. One more place I need to add to the list.
Definitely worth adding to the list, it won't disappoint!