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Fiji Cafe & Sweets

90 Thomas St, Dandenong VIC 3175, Australia

Recommended by 41 people

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90 Thomas St, Dandenong VIC 3175, Australia

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+61 3 9792 0015
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Fiji Cafe & Sweets

Dandenong locals turn to this unpretentious spot for authentic Fiji-Indo comfort cooking packed with punchy island spices. Traditional masi patterns line the space while the kitchen turns out rich goat palau alongside warm rotis and lamb curry. Hungry regulars drop in for savoury bites like cassava and rolled taro leaf before heading out with sweet vakalolo.

  • Fiji-Indo Comforts: Slow-cooked goat palau, rich lamb curry, and spicy chicken rice deliver unmistakable home-cooked island warmth.
  • Island Snacks & Sweets: Counters brim with traditional bites like cassava, fried taro leaf rolls, and sweet handmade vakalolo.
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Why Choose Fiji Cafe & Sweets

Authentic Fiji-Indian recipes, comforting home-style cooking, and unique island specialties in Dandenong

  • Authentic Fiji-Indo Culinary Tradition

    Dishes showcase distinct Fiji-Indian spice blends and traditional recipes that capture the region's unique cross-cultural heritage.

    They offer flavoursome and delicious food/drinks/sweets 👀 that blends the multicultural tastes of Fiji-Indo cuisine!

    Isa L

  • Generous Home-Style Comfort

    Hearty, freshly prepared dishes provide home-style comfort with generous serving sizes at accessible price points.

    Can’t complain about the wait time when you pay so reasonable price for a great a portion size.

    Azharul Islam

  • Comforting Sense of Home

    The atmosphere and culinary offerings evoke the comforting presence of home for Fijian expatriates and visitors.

    Nothing short of home food for those Fijians missing home

    kav kumar (KK)

  • Nostalgic Flavors Reminiscent of Family

    Handcrafted recipes deliver the warmth and nostalgia of familiar family cooking.

    it really does taste like my mums food which is so exciting for me

    - Divya -

  • Distinctive Island Savories and Snacks

    The cafe offers rare island snacks and fried savories, including taro leaf rolls and cassava bites.

    Tried a range of fried bites but the cassava and the taro leave roll are standouts.

    Quincy

  • Traditional Regional Specialties

    Diners can explore specialty regional offerings like goat palau, tamarind chutney, and traditional vakalolo.

    Tried goat Palau with tamarind chutney. Had vakalolo as well. Very tasty food.

    vinesh chand

Beloved Indo-Fijian home-style curries and traditional palau

  • Roti

    Rotis were absolutely yum and fresh too.

    Hitesh Bisht

  • Chicken Palau

    Chicken Pulao: Very good in taste and the spices combination were perfect.

    Amir Tophel

  • Lamb Curry

    Lamb curry: This was the best dish out of all.

    Amir Tophel

  • Goat Palau

    Tried goat Palau with tamarind chutney. Had vakalolo as well. Very tasty food.

    vinesh chand

Other favorites

Traditional Pacific snacks, sweet treats, and authentic spiced chai

  • Cassava

    Tried a range of fried bites but the cassava and the taro leave roll are standouts.

    Quincy

  • Taro Leaf Roll

    Tried a range of fried bites but the cassava and the taro leave roll are standouts.

    Quincy

  • Vakalolo

    Had vakalolo as well. Very tasty food.

    vinesh chand

  • Masala Tea

    Our personal recommendation try the masala tea as this was a great balance to the array of wonderful dishes.

    Perao Aisea

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