Le Pandanus
An affordable little eatery beside Place des Cocotiers, serving authentic New Caledonian home cooking. The menu changes often, and it is open for breakfast and lunch only.
Located on Sébastopol Street, just uphill from Place des Cocotiers in the city center, Le Pandanus is one of the few local-style New Caledonian eateries near the square. The official tourism office has listed it among Nouméa's top twelve restaurants, praising it for an authentic taste of local cuisine. Set menus and daily specials change often. Examples include parrotfish with coconut rice, while diners also recommend beef loin with cassava gratin. The setting is casual and the prices are friendly, making it a good stop for lunch while exploring downtown. It is open only from morning until mid-afternoon and is closed for dinner.
Opening hours
Approx. 6:30–14:00, mainly lunch (closed Sundays; check with the restaurant)
Nearby sights
- Nouméa City Museum
- Place des Cocotiers
- St Joseph's Cathedral
- Museum of New Caledonia
- Port Moselle Market
- Maritime Museum of New Caledonia
- Michel Corbasson Zoological and Forest Park
- Baie des Citrons