Indian Food in Fiji!! Unseen INDIAN FIJIAN FOOD in the Pacific Islands! 🇫🇯
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SUVA, FIJI - Today we’re learning about Indians in Fiji, many of whom have been here for generations. Most arrived as indentured servants working on sugar plantations, but they brought with them their culture, customs and of course their food. Today we’re going on an Indian Fijian food tour - we’ll see how it’s similar to Indian food in Indian, and yet has its own distinct taste to Fiji!
A huge thank you to my friend Andhy Blake, he’s a TV host and Fijian producer who loves to eat and who arranged our entire trip to Fiji. Check him out / andhy_blake
1. Zamzam Restaurant, Suva, Fiji (goo.gl/maps/J9...)
To begin this Indian food tour in Fiji we’re starting at one of the most popular restaurants in Suva, Zamzam. They serve over 40 different dishes a day, with a mix of Indian Fijian, even Chinese, and halal dishes. The food is outstanding and their rotis are insanely soft. Eating at Zamzam is a must when you’re in Suva, and will satisfy all of your curry needs.
2. Babasiga Halal Bites, Nausori, Fiji
We’re continuing this tour in Nausori, where Andhy is from and to Babasiga Halal Bites, that’s legendary across Fiji for their lamb bone curry. It’s famous for a reason, it’s so tasty with just the right amount of masala.
3. Home Cooked duck masala
To finish off this Indian Fijian food tour we headed over to a friend of Andhy whose mother makes the greatest duck masala is all of Fiji! She used 2 fresh ducks, washed in turmeric, and stewed in no less than three of her own hand roasted masalas. The result was truly magical.
It was another delicious day in Fiji, learning a lot about the history of Indians and their amazing food in Fiji.
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They're Fijians of Indian descent. They have their own Fijian Hindi dialect. Very different when someone from India comes to Viti. But as for their Fijian dialect. You can tell who is from Labasa/Seaqaqa/Taveuni (as in Vanua Levu) and the others here in Viti Levu & Lomaiviti. Those of them who grow up in the villages, whether interiors or coastal. They can speak fluent iTaukei dialects, from that respective vanua.
They've never been to India. Even if they travelled to India, whether North or South. It would only be symbolical and sentimental. But nothing substantive. Why? They have lived in Viti their whole lives. Probably 4th generation. They have built homes (not houses), drank the water, toil the land, eat the produce, breathe the fresh air their whole lives. They participate as well in vanua affairs. We have a figure of speech "sa mamaca na nodra laga" which translates to "their feet have dried". It means that when their forefathers disembarked off the ships that brought them in the late 1800s up to early 1900s, their feet would've been wet because they got off the ships. It means that they now belong & identify. They're Fijians. We in Viti appreciate their contribution, both economically & culturally. Even the Vu-ni-vanua (ancestral spirits) have accepted them. There are many statesman as well who are Fijians of Indian descent who have helped developed & mould this Republic of Viti.
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I hate the term fijian Indian. There fijian but of Indian decent. If your born in Fiji your fijian
You are a legend!
@@wy206 by the time the Girmityas arrived under the indentured labor system, the British empire was losing her stronghold, momentum was at a demise, with the USA rising. The reason why Viti was ceded was because a rogue warlord from the eastern part of the main island, under the influence of the missionaries and colonialists, had waged war on the coasts, the rivers, the swamps, the rugged mountainous interiors. The introduction of the 'musket gun' gave his warriors a edge over foes. They advanced the holy war/crusade. So long story short. This rogue warlord (Vunivalu) made a almost fatal mistake when he burned, looted American towns. In return, after their assessment, the US Navy was going to launch a naval onslaught. As their destroyers lined the seaside of this Vunivalu terrains. So in exchange for ceding Viti to Britain, this Vunivalu fraudulently forged the deed of cession documents, claiming to be Tui Viti and that all the autonomous neighboring Tui within the archipelago had aseded. The British paid compensation to the US Navy. The life of this Vunivalu was spared. By then the US had defeated the British in north america and chased them out. As for Viti, the arrival of the Girmityas. The Girmityas probably didn't know that they were entering a hot war, red zone. British were sending their people (cotton farmers, sugar farmers, architects, surveyors, developers, et cetera). For the Queen. We have a lot of undocumented tales. Of warfare between tribes (vanua) as orchestrated, influenced by the missionaries and colonialists. Burning of villages & lynching. But the people of Viti couldn't be conquered, the 215 vanua in Viti. So the British employed that tactic of "divide & conquer". Some leaders within Viti sided with the colonial masters & became opportunists amidst the frequent changes happening & the confusion. It worked temporarily. But as we become displaced, separated & deceived as to who we are. There is a fail safe. When we trace ourselves we will know our lineage (Yavusa & Tokatoka) & kinsmen. This connects us. Unbreakable.
So by early 1900s the warfare within Viti kind of mellowed down. No victory. No defeats. Mostly just stalemate. A lot of lives lost. By mid1900s WWI & WWII happened. Our forefathers fought in France against the invasion by the Nazis. Also, against the Japs invasion in the Pacific. The United Nations was formed. Afterwards the RFMF started taking part in peacekeeping duties for the UN. Viti became independent in 1970. But was still remotely controlled by Britain up until 1987 when our leaders tolerated their meddling, tampering with our current affairs. The British were master artists of lying & deception when they couldn't have their way. By 1987 the ties with Britain (and her Commonwealth) was severed absolutely. Viti became a sovereign nation and a republic of her own. We're still here.
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Another great video! I didn't know there was such a huge Indian food influence in Fiji. Food is so universal!
You see Indians and Indian influence in almost all the countries. Fiji, Mauritius, Caribbean has sizeable Indian population.
I have been waiting for this for so long! My husband and I have always loved your videos! My husband is Pakistani so your Pakistani series was a huge hit, and I was always hoping you would go to Fiji (I am half Fiji-Indian and half white). Though this video is amazing, I would highly suggest you do a part 2 of the Indian cusine in Fiji. You missed out on so much! Tomato chutney, kata baji, pumpkin curry, aloo bean, shrimp curry, crab curry, tin fish, mutton pulao, etccc. Also! Indians in Fiji are either North Indian or South Indian (meaning the region they came from in India). Even that, Indians in Fiji have different methods of cooking just based on if they're north or South. I really hope you consider making a part 2, as Fiji Indians make up a huge part of Fiji and there is so much more to try amongst our cusine!! As far as the rest of your Fiji videos, keep up the amazing work! And enjoy the beautiful Fiji Islands 🇫🇯🩵💙
Vinaka ❤from Fiji
I have been watching your vlogs for a long time Mark .So good to see you enjoying fiji my birth country . I miss Fiji .
@Mark Wiens You should visit the country of Guyana 🇬🇾 very similar background as Fiji and also have pride in the the taste of their curries!
Guyaneseeekya cook.😢
Chicken curry and duck curry!
Hi Mark! Would you ever consider to travel to Suriname? It has major Indonesian, Indian, Chinese and Creole influences. So the food is so diverse and the country is so beautiful!
Do it Mark!!
My grandfather was from Suriname, yes let's have Mark go there :)n
Thank you very much, yes definitely I would love to visit Suriname.
The food looks so delicious. I wish I had smellovision lol and I could reach through the screen and just try the food lol
27:11 You can hear cameraman giggling at his slurp 🤣🤣
I Love duck masala
u love all the food thats great man enjoy
Hello Mark one of our sister daughter husband just 45year old was unfortunately deid because of siwaer heart attack Pray for him it's happened in Torranto Canada we are from India
Come to Solomon Islands Brother. Alot of traditional delicious food here as well. Come and have a taste of all many kinds of recipe here.
This video means a lot to us Indo Fijians
Proud to be Fijian
Kefe
@@jsleezy-_-3852 caiji tukamu
@@dragonz_breath4072 polo lokoma
@@jsleezy-_-3852 Pukio, iloa i lou guku valea a'oaiga o ou makua, ka'uvalea lau alelo fia aikae vale!
@lahaes that troll probably ain't even Samoan. Don't give that puki'o the time of day.
Thank you for introducing our tiny group of Islands to your global audience Mark. You're truly a living legend💯🙏👍
Vinaka na tini na paude, vacava me dua talega mai ke 😂. Yes! for sure! Mark is a true legend !
Wow I live in South Africa in Johannesburg and I hope sometime he visits Africa 🇿🇦
@@mikyles.1830 i also want to visit sa to meet my idol
If it wasn’t for rugby he wouldn’t have known 😁🫶 Fiji 🇫🇯 is already famous with Rugby Team
The Indians in Fiji are treated as second class citizens. It’s really sad they don’t get the same opportunities as the Fijians. Many with money have left
My neighbours in Sydney were Fijian Indian when I was a kid. I used to play cricket and soccer vs their kids after school all day. Once in a while, they'd invite me over to their house for dinner. It was amazingly tasty. They were very good people, very kind and very generous and very funny. I used to watch cricket and rugby league at their house and the grandma would swear at the tv if her teams were losing, good fun.
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would you plz help me to visit over ther. gratitude if possible.
@@mailimuwa5133Wat
hahaha>> grand ma😂
Lies all lies
To brothers and sisters of Fiji. Hello and Love from India 🇮🇳 ♥️
Hi, Love frm Fiji 🇫🇯 🙏
Hello
Bula 🤗😍
Hello from Malaysia 🇲🇾 this place like my hometown, i know it’s similar
@@azeemali6919 Hello terrorist
@@azeemali6919 - Hello Bombman Boom Boom Pakistan..
I'm a Fijian Indian person from Nasaouri that currently lives in Sydney. You did us justice hitting up the right spots in sydney and didn't disappoint in Fiji! Big ups to you my man!!
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Thank you very much!
Mark your the best, keep it up
I am also from Nausori. We moved to Sydney after the 2006 coup. I often visit the Fijian Indian restaurants in Liverpool but I also like authentic South Indian food which is not very popular as Indian food in Australia is mostly North Indian varieties but the Dosa Hut is makes good authentic South Indian food too.
You sound Goofy my man
Ohhh boy... I can leave Trinidad and Tobago and travel to Fiji and just stay and live there ... Similar lifestyle
Much safer as well
Plus you'll hear chutney music all the time
@shivagoundan8886 there's no such thing as chutney music in fiji. What we have is folk songs ir kirtans bhajans etc. Chutney is a word derived by Carribeans only
@@gamerrex5989 lol.. there's plenty of chutney music from Trinidad being played on the radio, even more so than Bollywood. Do you know what chutney music is?
Of course I do. Except that it's called folk songs. Chutney word is used by carribs only.
Thank you for showing this! My family is Fijian Indian born and raised in America and I try making Fijian Indian recipes on my channel from time to time but nothing compares to the original authentic food you get in Fiji itself! So fresh and tasty! 💕
Yea u can get it anywhere else in the world but it won't taste the same
You're welcome, and thank you very much for your support!
Goofy
It's amazing how much similarities there is Trinidad 🇹🇹 as there is in Fiji...as a Trinidadian i think I'll feel at home in Fiji ❤
To all the hardworking people of Fiji, love from an Indian sister from Guyana 🇬🇾🕉🕉🙏🏻🙏🏻♥️♥️🕉🕉
Thanks ❤
I want to go to Fiji! From Japan☺
Iam from fiji living in osaka
Theres a fijian bar in japan
Welcome lot's of Asian tourists, come every year ❤
I am South African Indian 5th generation. Similar indentured history. Must say food looked divine. Gonna put Fiji into my bucket list of travels.
This video is going to get more views than the entire population of Fiji
As a Indo-Trinidadian(I live in the US now), it's interesting to see our brothers and sisters on the other side of the globe eat. It's similar, but some of the methods reminds me of what my parents and grandparents told me they ate growing up, and I'm kind of jealous that were able to maintain the language (Hindi/Bhojpuri/Awadhi).
Indo Fijians were able to maintain their languages due to the extreme cultural differences between them and the iTaukei. Those extreme cultural differences made it so the Indians never mixed with the iTaukei, which left the culture intact.
@@gurkaransahota9785. No . Indian Fijians were able to maintain it due to Gujurati’s who later on came as free settlers and always were in touch with the Motherland. They brought Hindi movies etc which played a strong influence in maintaining the language. That’s how Hindi became the main Indo Fijian language and slowly slowly Tamil and other such languages died .
@@gurkaransahota9785this American dude is a bit disingenuous; trust me when I say in Trinidad we have all those same dishes you have there in Fiji. It is common everyday fare everywhere on our island, and surely he ate lots of it (no reason for him to be jealous in that case) once his parents and grand parents cooked the same Indian food everyday. The language may have been lost, but the culture and religious customs are still very much intact, practiced and commonplace.
@@Trini_Skunt-Trollwithout language culture is nothing
@gurkaransahota9785 culture was different between west n east Indians in carribean as well. In Fiji the cultural orga like sanatan dharma, Sangam orgs Muslim.leagues etc all worked hard 2 maintain cultural n language. Even till today these organizations make sure that shudh hindi etc are all maintained becos Fiji Hindi is just informal hindi..credit goes 2 government as well foe ensuring vernacular such as Hindi and Urdu are taught in school
I’m so blessed to be marrying a Fijian Indian girl and marrying into this culture and being able to eat such sensational food never ceases to take my breath away. Whenever I eat My future mother in laws Fijian Indian food I’m literally in tears that’s how amazing it is. I’ve been to Fiji 8 times all ready and it always transports me back. What a cuisine! What a video representing such a tiny yet beautiful and rich country! My mouth was watering from start to finish
Awesome to hear that, so cool!
I've been married to my Fijian Indian girl for 34 years now; best thing I've ever done!
I’m Indo Fijian… thank you so much for showing our beautiful FIJI to the world.
Hi ❤ from India
Mark, thank you so much for the little highlight of our history in the beginning, you are such a legend I still can't believe you are visiting my home country and exploring with your tastebuds!!
Thank you, appreciate your watching!
My country Guyana 🇬🇾 South America,have the same history like Fiji our forefathers came from India as indentured labourers...we cook our duck curry almost the same way....spices,geera,masala and seasonings.....love from Guyana 🇬🇾
Come over to FIJI 🇫🇯 for a vacation someday
@user-jy4er1kv2q ....awee that's nice maybe someday....
Always welcome ❤
I never thought I needed to visit Fiji until now.... everything in this video was a compelling argument to why Fiji should be on your bucket list.
Putting zamzam on the map and I live next to that place the smells of curry in the morning is like my alarm clock ... thank you Mark wiens
Thank you Mark! Been following you for a long time and finally you showcased my Fiji Indian culture! Living in in the US now over 35 years but our food always reminds me of home! Thank you again
Thank you very much, appreciate your support.
That duck curry makes me want to go to aunty in Fiji! Looks so delicious 😋
Thank you, Mark. Our Fiji is a small island with beautiful and big hearted people. This kind of publicity means a lot to us. Hope you enjoyed your stay in Fiji.
The Truely INDIAN dishes...
Thank u mark Wiens..
Love from 🇮🇳 INDIA 🇮🇳...
Indo-Fijian dishes not Indian dishes 👏🏾
@@rupaanship ...ok dear
But we cooked thats dishes...thats y I said
Thank you...indofijian dishes are no different from Indian dishes...some dishes may differ but if you travel to goa or bihar or rajasthan or even kerela..the taste is the same.
@@rupaanshiplol , it’s like 80% Indian . Maybe 20% will be different because of local ingredients
@@ZishMomin😂 not even close mate
The way my eyes lit up when I saw you were in Fiji😂 My entire family is Indo-Fijian and we grew up eating all of this and the native fijian food in your other videos. Proud moment. 🩵
That's why Viti has the best food lol, our Indian brothers and sisters added a whole other level on top of what was already there.
Fiji is a paradise on earth and with beautiful Fijian and Indian people .
Gorgeous Fiji 💕💕💕
Vinaka ❤
Mark thank you for visiting our Island of Fiji. Our Fiji Indian food taste very different and yummy. Loving people of Fiji. I live in US for 33 years but I am proud to say we’re Fijian Indian. We love to watch your videos. Vinaka Mark .
I’m curious why she cook the meat with a spoon in the pot please I like to learn thks
@@margalie1617 it soften the meat. It has to be stainless steel spoon.
Thank you very much!
Not only indian from india, it is Fijian muslim and indian all nations foods...
We are proud fijians,kaiviti,kaidia musulomani,Punjabi,mandarasi, bombei,and palau, ghee,masala,spices ,kasera ,dalo,fish, roti and curry etc ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
This is SUCH a good video. I spent a couple of years in Fiji as a small child and have such fond memories of the people and the smells. What a pleasure it’s been to learn so much about their food and be taken back. Thanks, Mark!
Great to hear that, thank you very much!
Amazing to see Fiji, Trinidad and South Africa having the same story of Indians being brought over as indentured laborer's and now they are part of their respective countries heritage ( I'm sure im missing out other countries aswell).
33 countries 2 b quite exact share the same story
@@gamerrex5989 Doesn't surprise me, just the above mentioned countries have the highest population's of Indians and the other countries go under the radar
@1_chilled_guy595 Australia, UK, NZ and Canada and the USA have way more indians than Fiji but because the populations of these nations are massive, Indians don't stand out. There are only about 300,000 Indians in Fiji but about more than 3 million in UK and USA.
@@ashroshan5270 Yes I know but the difference is that majority of those Indians in USA and Canada are expats or 1 Generation Indians that had kids. Fiji, South Africa, Mauritius and Trinidad have Indians going back over 150 years and they are part their countries culture and heritage
@@ashroshan5270 I was talking abt indentured laborers system under the Beitish empire. 33 British colonies had indentured laborers from India. The countries u mentioned have Indians due 2 migration. History is quite different and cannot be compared with the indentured laborers and their contributions 2 their Karam bhoomi
Another great video from mark 💜 Lot's of love to all the fijians out there from INDIA 🇮🇳 👏🏻 Well done for preserving Indian food and representing it till now in such a beautiful way :-)
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I'm a hacked life
I'm so hungry for lunch at 9:40am, I can't stand it any longer!! 🤣
Ok, best I could do quickly was Samyang Buldak Curry noodles with Hominy, whole baby clams and a teaspoon out of my 4lb tub of Knorr Shrimp Bullion!! 😋🤣
Indo-Fijians have a different culture, life and religion. We have bits of Indian culture but it isn’t remotely similar 👏🏾
@@rupaanship so indo fijians are not muslim-hindus anymore?..
@@deepblue3682 bruh what? Do you even understand what I’m saying? 😂
what an incredible Fijian food tour showcasing the unique and unseen culture of Indian Fijian cuisine! The journey through the history and heritage of Indian Fijians is both enlightening and mouthwatering. It's fascinating to learn about the origins of Indian laborers in Fiji and how their diverse backgrounds have influenced the cuisine.
The visit to ZamZam restaurant is a delight for the senses, with the tantalizing aroma of spices filling the air. The fusion of Fijian and Indian ingredients creates a culinary experience that is truly special. From the mouthwatering curries to the fragrant roti, every dish is prepared with expertise and passion.
The kitchen at ZamZam is a bustling hub of activity, and it's mesmerizing to see the chefs in action, cooking up a storm with their 40 different dishes. The flavors and aromas are out of this world, and I can only imagine how delightful it must have been to taste each dish. The freshwater clams, fish curry, chicken curry, duck curry, and prawns all sound incredibly delicious.
Continuing the tour in Naos, the visit to Babasiga restaurant is a true highlight. Their legendary lamb on bone curry is famous for a reason, and watching the process of its preparation must have been a treat. The technique of browning the onions, garlic, and ginger to bring out their full aromatic potential is a testament to the dedication and skill of the chefs.
Overall, this Fijian food tour offers a captivating glimpse into the unique and unseen culture of Indian Fijian cuisine. The blend of Indian and Fijian flavors, ingredients, and techniques creates a culinary experience that is truly unforgettable. I can't wait to embark on my own Fijian food adventure and explore the vibrant and diverse culinary landscape of Fiji.
Thank you very much for watching and for your incredible support.
Great! Indian food is a popular cuisine in Fiji, and there are many restaurants serving authentic Indian dishes. However, there are also some unique Indian-Fijian fusion dishes that you won't find anywhere else.
One such dish is lairo crab curry. This dish is made with crab that is caught in the Fijian waters, and it is cooked in a traditional Indian curry sauce. The result is a delicious and flavorful dish that is sure to please.
Another unique Indian-Fijian dish is dalo puri. This dish is made with dalo, which is a type of root vegetable that is native to Fiji. The dalo is mashed and then made into a flatbread that is cooked in a tandoori oven. The puri is then filled with a variety of Indian fillings, such as chicken, lamb, or vegetables.
I live in Fiji and even I don't know what is dalo puri. Sounds more like Samosa.
To clarify and correct the statement "dalo" is just taro in the Fijian language which is not only native to Fiji but also to Pacific Islands, Oceania as a whole, Asia, Africa and many tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
@@BravoSixxxim indo fijian.. maybe they mean dal bhari roti/poori?
If you come to New Zealand please come and try my duck curry and my fiji Indian food. You will love it
Love from India and love for all Fiji Indian family.. love you all
Greetings frm Fiji 🙏
Oh boy the food in Fiji looks amazing 😍 especially the roti and the turmeric dal. He is right the food is similar to Indian food but still different.
Nothing like your normal Indian food way better
Meh, like Indian food but indo Fijian food is the best. It’s not overly seasoned and everything just blends in perfectly. I’m native Fijian and grew up around both mainland Indians and indo Fijians and I gotta give props to my fam. It always hit the spot with every bite. The island blend does something to foods I swear. Even Chinese food in Fiji is different from mainland China. Then again, Fijian food in general is a mixture of native, Indian, and Chinese
Nice, everybody here loves chop suey I almost forgot 😅man sorry ❤❤❤❤that's 4 not forgetting soup😂
Similar to curry in Trinidad and Tobago. We season our meats first in green seasoning (blend of herbs, peppers garlic onion and spices) and marinate over night before the curry process.
I love Mark and his relationship with food. He’s my favourite on TH-cam by far. But hey guys, let’s be real, Mark is clearly on MDMA/Ecstasy most of the time 😂
Watch a Trevor James video and say that!
I agree. Mark is Sonny's( Best ever food host) mentor.
Boy bye 😂👋🏽🍅🍅
I love Indian food. One day I will go to Fiji and try Indo-Fijian food. Now I’m hungry looking at all these delicious food.
This is so unique, I had no idea that Indian culture was so prevalent in Fiji. You could learn so much from Auntie just on how to do duck curry. I so want to try this...
Shout out to Andhy for being so welcoming and extremely knowledgeable.
OMG what a feast
I live in New Zealand and used to have Fijian Indian neigbours, it was wonderful to be invited over for dinner and kava 🙂
Fiji indians taking over part of south auckland
I spent 3 months in Fiji 🇫🇯 back in 2010…..I went to more than 30 islands and surfed and dived all over 💪💪💙awesome country and beautiful culture 🤙🇫🇯
Always welcome bro ❤
I have never met a Fijian, but I have met lots of Indian Fijians working in America and Europe, when I speak to them they alway miss Fiji and their home villages
Some have to let go but many stayed ,land issues some for greener pastures,makes me really sad and I'm native ,life goes on here ❤❤
Dang .... Fiji is just like TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO.... IM SURE IT REMINDS YOU OF YOUR TRIP HERE TO TNT
Minus the almost naked women n the violence. No guns.
Excelente. Vídeo incrível! Meu abraço daqui dos Rios da Amazônia 👍
Interesting to find that Itaukei Women are actually cooking this various indian dishes in this restaurant, so awesome 💙🙏
I am Fiji Indian (born there), grew up in Australia and live in the USA. I was looking forward to the Indian curries! Looks delicious! Thank you for covering this
Welcome bro, ❤
My goodness love when cultures clash and create extraordinary food!
I LOVE MY INDIA PROUD TO BE INDIAN AND LOVE TO FIJI AS WELL
Thank you for showcasing our food Mark. Although I was born and raised in Australia, my family is from Fiji, of Fiji Indian ('Findian') background. I have always believed that our food blended the tastes and cultures of the islands so seamlessly with those of the Subcontinent. It is wonderful to see our food displayed with such care on your channel. As a community we are actually among the smallest in the world (~450,000 in total), so to be shown on your YT channel is a rare delight. Thank you.
Thank you very much for your support!
FIJI HAS THE VERY VERY EXACT HISTORY AS US TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO INDIANS WERE BROUGHT HERE TO WORK ON SUGAR PLANTATIONS AS INDENTURED LABOURERS AFTER SLAVERY ENDED THEY DIDN'T HAVE FUNDS TO RETURN TO INDIA SO SETTLED HERE WITH ALL THEIR CUSTOMS AND CULTURE
Only difference is that the Indo-Fijians maintained their Hindi unlike those in the Caribbean who somehow lost it over the years if I'm not mistaken.
Thanks for showcasing this. As a Canadian, I'm ecstatic to see my Indo-Fijian roots represented on your channel. Love it.
Congratulation Mark. You have arrived in Heaven. Enjoy yourself and thank you Naita Andy for the awesome service showcasing our Fijinism. Vinaka fro Zurich, Switzerland.
Mark of all the vlogs seen the duck curry preparation was out of the world.
Love Zamzam's fish and kai curry! My absolute favourites... thanks Mark Wiens for showcasing our unique twist to Indian foods. Thanks also to Andhy Blake for being an awesome guide
Mark, you videos are incredible, this indo-fijian food was wonderful , hope one day you could travel to Afghanistan and broadcast our food to the world.
Thank you very much, really hoping to visit someday soon!
Bula bro❤
Wow I'm so happy you did a Fijian food tour. Iv got to learn so much. I'm an East African Indian and I'm married to a Fijian and wow fiji is just a dream. Good food good weather good views good people good tradition and culture and the markets are to die for. You guys are blessed so much more than you know.
Great to hear that, Fiji is truly a spectacular country!
Yes we are blessed 🙏
Indians are so generous with their ingredients. I love how they have so many different spices in their food. I want some Indian food right now. Cooking Indian food is like an all day event.
Our Indo-Fijian families are a proud and resilient group of people. Fiji would not have had all the growth and development we enjoy today without their contribution. Thank you for showcasing our beautiful country and the cultural diversity that is Fiji.
That's Arrogance
@@g.m.5395How is pride arrogance?
@g.m.5395 I wrked with an Irish sugarcane farm-industrialist in 2015-2016. He was an old man that cam from a lineage of Irish farmers that also co-settled Fiji along with the British. He bumped into me in the cafeteria one day and we spoke. He was in his 50s+ and reiterated that exact same notion that Fiji was built by the Indians - from stick huts to the modern Fiji u see today, in only 5-7 generations. He family had lived there since the 1880s
@@g.m.5395
I like Indian food but this is seriously next level. 😍 Micah's singing tells me all that I need to know. Fiji here I come ✈️
Welcome
Mark. This was a great video. I am of Fijian heritage. Been away for 50 years,, this brought back a lot of memories. BTW I lived no too far from your place in Bangkok for several years. Enjoyed your Krapao restaurant in Ekkamai.
Vinaka Mark !!! Was looking forward to this video when I heard you had arrived to Fiji. Hope you enjoyed your stay !!
One of the best videos Mark. I love curry and the food looks amazingly delicious 😋
Love this Mark and I can smell it right here.....Thank you for sharing the authenticity of our cultures and a bit of historical accounts of the people of Fiji....Bravo!
Much love from Uk and Mauritius 🇲🇺 island cant forget my curry helllo fiji lovely
I’m really enjoying your Fijian series and learning about different food and culture!
Wow, all the dishes looked amazing. Most meat dishes were prepared without much gravy which we call 'Chicken Sukka or Mutton Sukka' in India today which are actually popular dishes as well. When you see sliced cucumbers make it to the table, you know there is an Indian somewhere around. 👍Absolutely loved it. Thank you Mark and Andy !
Thank you very much!
I remember Mark loooved the Fijian curry when he was in Hawaii at some Pacific festival, now he gets to taste more of the real thing. I have been going to Suva, Fiji every single year for the last 25 years and didn't know about Zam Zam, will have to try on my next trip 😎
Trinidad 🇹🇹 in the house ! Fiji I see you !
Welcome ❤
Can we take a moment to appreciate the majority-women kitchen here? I can’t imagine how many years of experience and love come from these mothers, aunties, and powerful chefs. YUM!
Great video! Im a fiji indian living in Australia for 30 years, thank you for sharing our people food and story with the world. I love my people's country, food and culture.
Great to hear that, thank you very much!
Its so amazing to see the Indian culture in Fiji still survived with its unique blend.
Dang all of that looks so amazing!
Food is memory and must be shared to be meaningful. Thank you, Monsieur Mark, for shining the light on Indo-Fijian food and hospitality. Fiji-lndians are some of the most hospitable people you will ever encounter and their unique cuisine is unforgettable! Definitely some of my best memories of home. God bless you, kind Sir. Thank you also Monsieur Andy for introducing our guest. Sota tale, Au revoir!!
Thank you very much, fully agree, incredible food and culture.
Watching from NZ, missing fiji indian food so badly 😢
Welcome bro ❤
I think Israel could learn from Fijian History, the Indians were given a choice but the ones who stayed were welcomed and accepted and now live in harmony.
We will continue to do so hand in hand ❤
Such a neat video! How I love the bit of history you gave us all about the culture of the people.
It's crazy how similar this is to guyanese food 🇬🇾 🇬🇾 🇬🇾
Bula❤
Thank you for showcasing Fiji, my homeland🥰 I was waiting for you to travel to Fiji, I'm glad it finally happened!
Might fly to Fiji just for this. Amazing food!
What is Chicken Curry?? In Trinidad and Tobago we only know Curry Chicken! 💯🤔😂
Guyana chicken curry
In Fiji, it’s all about relaxation and, dare we say, the food! Fijians have a vibrant culture surrounding food, from traditional hunting methods passed on through generations to sharing food in grand feasts known as a lovo.
Hi Mark you mentioned that the Indians that stayed in Fiji because they couldn’t afford to go back that is not true! Indians were given a choice but it was paid for by the British. Majority of the Indians a stayed behind because of better environment , lifestyle and opportunities. This is what many Hindustanis (Indians) have told me aka the children of girmits. So I think your sources are incorrect. However thank you for highlighting the beautiful cuisine of the Indian population who resides there.
I am an Indian and I love watching your every video without getting bored♥️
Awesome work Mark! You missed out on a couple of classics: mud crab curry AND goat curry so you should go back for those 😋
I love a good curry! I had never tried fijian style curry until two years ago. Wow! I loved it alot and ate it heaps but then the shop closed down in my NZ town😢 not enough business
Nice video Mark ,,,,, but I think you'll just have to fly back to paradise and try a goat curry roti parcel mmmm 😋 Vinaka