Comments on: Cook Islands Food: an Introduction

By: David

David — Tue, 10 Aug 2021 04:25:41 +0000

Kia Ora Lannie,
I didn’t know you had been to Rarotonga. What a glorious place I found it to be. I enjoyed reading your posts about the lagoon and the foods found there. The fish sandwich at Moorings was definitely bomb. My wife wasn’t thrilled, she ordered fish and chips and they gave her ahi. I fondly remember Ika Mata and enjoyed it. I ordered mine in Avarua where there were a bunch of little stands. Bite Time Cafe I believe was the name. I must really be a slacker because I don’t think I ever wrote about the Cook Islands. Glad to see that you have! They are fabulous.

By: Lannie

Lannie — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 07:23:57 +0000

In reply to thethoroughtripper. I absolutely love exploring the food culture of a place! And I think you can gather, I really love writing about it. Hehe. Possibly why people on Twitter make fun of me for writing so much about food :)

By: thethoroughtripper

thethoroughtripper — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 21:21:54 +0000

I couldn’t agree more about food defining a place. Really liked this approach to introducing the Cook Islands. It all looks delicious and unique

By: Lannie

Lannie — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 12:09:28 +0000

In reply to Lindsy Williams.

Hey Lindsy! coconut is one of my favorite foods for sure! i understand your hesitancy with raw fish – but the sushi in Japan is so fresh and amazing! The ika mata in Cook Islands is also equally fresh, so if you’re feeling adventurous, you’re in for a treat!

By: Lindsy Williams

Lindsy Williams — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 11:16:22 +0000

Hey Lani, this post really is drool-worthy. The food looks amazing and I love seeing the coconut food ideas. Not sure about the raw fish dishes, but I will try it if I get the chance to visit the Cook Islands, because, despite not liking raw fish, I was blown away by the sushi I had at a Tokyo cultural experience. My travel list has just grown longer. Thanks!

By: Lannie

Lannie — Sat, 14 Mar 2020 14:36:30 +0000

In reply to Stefan (Berkeley Square Barbarian). Hi Stefan! My goodness, that sandwich... so good!! I have a feeling you’d like the rest of it, after you tasted it ;)

By: Stefan (Berkeley Square Barbarian)

Stefan (Berkeley Square Barbarian) — Sat, 14 Mar 2020 10:44:08 +0000

Absolutely amazing food. My favourite would probably the seared tuna and lime mayo sandwich, even though the more traditional dishes look divine too. 🙂

By: Lannie

Lannie — Sat, 08 Feb 2020 07:11:00 +0000

In reply to travelingness. Ahh, you must be talking about their ika mata then, which is like poke or ceviche in the rest of the world. Cook Island Poke is basically like mochi, and is sticky in consistency. So you can still try the poke ;)

By: travelingness

travelingness — Sat, 08 Feb 2020 03:27:08 +0000

In reply to Lannie. I don't like raw fish except for oysters! lol

By: Lannie

Lannie — Fri, 07 Feb 2020 10:33:25 +0000

In reply to travelingness. haha, what's wrong with the poke? you don't like chewy things, like mochi? (or is it the ugly photo hahah). but really, everything is so delicious! :)