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Vanuatu has 0 Michelin-starred restaurants. Updated for the 2026 Michelin Guide.

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Cuisine of Vanuatu

What The Country Cooks

Vanuatuan cuisine, known as 'aelan kakae' or island food, is a vibrant blend of fresh seafood, root vegetables, tropical fruits, and coconut flavors. It reflects the island's rich agricultural traditions and multicultural influences, with most food cooked by steaming, boiling, or using hot stones, emphasizing natural and wholesome ingredients.

Local Ingredients
TaroYamBananaCoconut milkSugarcane
Popular Dishes
Lap LapTulukFresh Seafood
Local Specialties
Lap LapNational dish made from grated root vegetables and coconut creamTulukMinced meat wrapped in cassava and cooked undergroundKavaTraditional relaxing drink from Piper methysticumTaroStaple root vegetableCoconutUsed for milk and cream in many dishes

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