Famous Food in Tahiti: 5 Dishes to Try

What to eat in Tahiti, and what each dish is.

Quick answer

The food to try in Tahiti includes Poisson Cru, Roulotte Street Food, Ma'a Tahiti and 2 more.

Best time to visit Tahiti: May–October.

Poisson Cru

Raw tuna in coconut milk and lime — French Polynesia's signature dish, eaten daily across Tahiti.

Papeete's famous food truck culture — Chinese noodles, pizza, poisson cru, and brochettes by the waterfront.

Traditional Tahitian earth-oven feast — pork, taro, breadfruit, and fe'i bananas cooked in an ahimaa.

Slow-cooked pork or fish in an underground oven with taro leaves and coconut cream — deeply traditional.

Fresh-baked baguettes, pain au chocolat, and croissants — Tahiti's French heritage at its most delicious.

What is the most famous food in Tahiti?

Poisson Cru is the dish most travellers start with. Raw tuna in coconut milk and lime — French Polynesia's signature dish, eaten daily across Tahiti.

What should I eat in Tahiti?

Try Poisson Cru, Roulotte Street Food, Ma'a Tahiti, Himaa (Earth Oven), French Boulangerie.

Is it easy to find vegetarian food in Tahiti?

Tell us about dietary needs when you book. Trripah plans meals and restaurant stops around vegetarian, Jain and other requirements.