The Ultimate Cairns & Great Barrier Reef Food Review👀

After exploring Cairns and its surrounding islands, here's my honest take on the dining scene - from hidden gems to tourist traps. 🌶️ Lanna Thai Restaurant (Cairns City Center) The most surprising find in Cairns! ✔ Herb Fish - Perfectly crispy outside, juicy inside ✔ Stir-fried Seafood - Authentic wok hei flavor (even the veggies were delicious) ❌ Tom Yum was too salty (but worked well with rice) ⚠️ Limited seafood variety (mostly shrimp in all dishes) Fun fact: The owner has some drama with Immi Thai's former staff - adds spice to the dining experience! 🚢 Reef Cruise Buffet Showdown Big Cat (Green Island) vs Sunlover Reef Cruises Big Cat: ✔ Surprisingly good curry ✔ Amazing fresh salad (the highlight!) ❌ Disappointing frozen chicken wings Sunlover: ✔ More variety (Asian & Western options) ✔ Better dessert selection ❌ Chaotic atmosphere ❌ Rude staff Verdict: Neither is gourmet, but both will fill you up after snorkeling 🚂 Kuranda Village Lunch Warnings The true food desert of this trip! ✅ German Hot Dog Stand - The only safe choice ❌ Vegan Pizza Incident - Flavorless tragedy (no cheese, no seasoning - just sadness) Pro tip: Eat a big breakfast before coming here! Final Thoughts: Cairns isn't a food destination, but Lanna Thai is worth visiting. Cruise buffets are edible fuel for reef adventures. As for Kuranda... maybe just pack snacks. #Australia #Cairns#CairnsFood #GreatBarrierReef #TravelAustralia #FoodieReview