Best Restaurants in Ponape
There are many quality restaurants around the quiet state of Ponape or Pohnpei in the Federated States of Micronesia. These bistros and café that promise fresh ingredients and great foods are occasionally tucked away from the lush greenery of the island but thanks to vacation guides, travelers can now get familiar with what these restaurants have to offer.
Most tourists opt for restaurants that offer cheap and quick meals. But for those who really want to experience fine dining and scrumptious meals at a slightly higher but still reasonable cost ($7-10 per plate), here’s a list of the best restaurants Ponape has to offer:
Joy Hotel –
Joy Hotel & Restaurant Kolonia Pohnpei Micronesia
Dining at this hotel is a luxurious experience for anyone traveling in the island. This hotel offers the best tasting and high-quality Yellowfin Tuna in the land. What’s good is that they offer it at the most affordable price. If you love Japanese food, choose to dine (and stay) at this hotel as they offer traditional Japanese dishes like Donburi, sashimi, and sushi. For a variety, you can try their Pohnpei pepper steak made from homegrown peppers.
The Orchid –
The Orchid: Fine Dining with a view
Located in Ocean View hotel, this dining place does not only offer great food. It also offers a great viewing place as you eat your meals during breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
The Village Resort –
The Village Resort Hotel in Pohnpei offers spectacular views & fine dinning
This place also has a viewing deck that provides travelers a panoramic view of Micronesia’s natural beauty. Ponape is known to have a vast land area and seeing it in viewing decks is the best way to experience what the whole island has to offer. The best day to visit The Village Resort is on Sundays, when brunch meals are served. Try their fruit meals like banana pancakes as you chit and chat with family members, friends, or islanders!
