Fenepaza Tribal Table
Fenepaza
A homestay-style dining table in the Mucaweng tribe, beside a vanilla plantation. Fire-grilled lobster and vanilla-sauced red snapper make up Lifou's best-known meal.
Located in the Mucaweng tribe, between Jokin and Easo on the north of the island, right beside a vanilla plantation. The name means 'under the yellow hibiscus tree' in the Drehu language. The Loyalty Islands tourism office calls it one of Lifou's best tables. Lobster and meat are grilled over wood as they are ordered. The red snapper is served with local vanilla sauce. Lobster, coconut crab and bougna, a Kanak dish of chicken or fish with root vegetables and coconut milk, wrapped in banana leaves and slow-cooked in an earth oven, must all be booked in advance. Guests choose the main ingredient, and the kitchen pairs sides based on that day's produce. The daily set menu costs about 3,800 XPF, the lobster meal about 4,045 XPF, and chicken bougna for two from about 6,466 XPF. Reserve by phone at 45 15 02. Lunch on the way to the Jokin cliffs or the vanilla garden is ideal. A car is needed.
Opening hours
Lunch and dinner by advance phone reservation only; no fixed published hours
Nearby sights
- Jokin Cliffs
- Easo Beach & Santal Bay
- Church of St Francis Xavier (Easo)
- Kiki Beach
- Jinek Bay
- Notre-Dame de Lourdes Chapel (Easo)
- Maison de la Vanille
- Peng Beach