Island Grill - Steak & Seafood — Restaurant in Upolu

Simply wow.

As we were entering a family leaving highly recommended the steak but we wanted to try some unusual Samoan dishes tonight - and boy we were not disappointed. Poke. Samoan Nachos (using taro chips). Pork Belly Bites. Grilled Prawn Salad. Banana Fritter Wrap and Oreo Cheesecake for dessert.

Each dish was superb. The poke was melt in the mouth and expertly seasoned. Samoan Nachos were deliciously crisp and perfectly paired with Mexican beans. The Pork Belly Bites were more than that. Massive (ie more than a bite), cooked to perfection and the BBQ sauce. 👌 Last to arrive was the Grilled Prawn Salad and even though The Simpson's said you can not make friends with salad they have not tried this salad. Juicy and perfectly grilled prawns sitting on a salad bed that with a slightly spicy local sauce just brought it all together.

Dessert of Banana Fritter Wrap and Oreo cheesecake. Both simple but delectable.

Washed down with their own lemonade and the local Taula Lager (well two rounds of each as it is thirsty work eating such a tasty meal). This meal was a highlight of our Samoan holiday and the chef should be very proud.

Next time, steak will be ordered and I...

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