Top Christmas Island Eats: A Food & Drink Guide

Planning a visit to Christmas Island and wondering what to eat? You’re in for a treat! Is that because this little island gem, so remote and beautiful, is a surprising spot for delicious and interesting cuisine. Actually, forget boring resort food – this is where Southeast Asian flavors meet Australian staples, resulting in something quite unique. Anyway, you’ll discover some yummy stuff! See Prices, Availability & Reserve Now (Christmas Island Food)

Gecarcinus Crab Delights

Right, so, you can’t talk about eating on Christmas Island without mentioning the crabs. You see, these aren’t just any old crabs, they are massive, bright red land crabs known as Gecarcinus crabs. Seriously, the island is famous for its annual crab migration, which, honestly, is like seeing a red wave washing over the land! Apparently, the locals have some truly interesting ways to use this resource. Is that locals might stew it with ginger and other spices, and that’s a flavorful broth. Well, maybe you are feeling adventurous! Then this a real taste of Christmas Island that will stick with you for a while. Read our full review: Gecarcinus Crab Full Review and Details See Prices, Availability & Reserve Now (Gecarcinus Crab)

Seafood Extravaganza

Being an island, it shouldn’t shock you that Christmas Island is all about super fresh seafood. It seems almost every restaurant features the catch of the day, whether it’s grilled reef fish, succulent prawns, or maybe even some lobster. Arguably, many chefs add that Southeast Asian twist. In short, think grilled fish with a chili-lime sauce or prawns cooked in a fragrant coconut curry. You are able to almost taste the sea! Yet, a good spot is the local Christmas Island Resort which usually serves a buffet featuring lots of local seafood options. Is that really tasty and fresh, so it makes a very yummy and filling meal. Read our full review: Christmas Island Seafood Full Review and Details. See Prices, Availability & Reserve Now (Christmas Island Seafood)

Nasi Lemak

Here’s another very popular local favorite, Nasi Lemak. Anyway, this fragrant rice dish is cooked in coconut milk and served with things, like fried chicken, crispy anchovies, peanuts, and a spicy sambal sauce. Basically, a great combination of textures and flavors. It feels almost like it sums up Southeast Asian cooking! Right, and that the local versions often add their unique twist, perhaps that’s local spices or using ingredients found right on the island. Anyway, you see it on the menu at most cafes, especially those popular with locals. See Prices, Availability & Reserve Now (Nasi Lemak)

Australian Meat Pies

You see, Christmas Island has a pretty significant Aussie influence, so you find a nice and solid Aussie staple: meat pies. As a matter of fact, these pies can be filled with things, like minced meat, gravy, and vegetables and it’s often that you can find them at bakeries. Sometimes it has little additions such as unique local twists and they might add spices or unique fillings. You can also just pick one up at the local supermarket too it’s almost that a proper on the go snack after exploring the island! See Prices, Availability & Reserve Now (Australian Meat Pies)

Fresh Tropical Fruit and Juices

Honestly, being a tropical island, Christmas Island is home to a variety of absolutely fantastic fresh fruit. First, you got mangoes, papayas, bananas, and lots more, all ripe and ready. And because it has all the fruit, what’s more you will also see people offering freshly squeezed juices and smoothies everywhere! I mean this is perfect if you wanna chill and have something refreshing after soaking in the sun. To be honest, some local juice bars blend them into the drink. So grab a mango smoothie or a papaya juice, then you can have a great experience the local way to keep you happy! See Prices, Availability & Reserve Now (Tropical Fruit)

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