Dining

Written by @DashHaber

crescent moon Parlor

Table Service Fine Dining, just above the Ottoman Bazar. The Crescent Moon sells principally Turkish cuisine. Turkey is a culture of crossroads: fusing Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Balkan, and East Asian dining into a single menu. Purchase a Dining Spread for a reasonable price to sample the various delicacies, or simply spend the time above the crowds to relax and sip the tuliped-shaped tea.

kai nui

Quick Service. Located at the heart of the Maori Village, Kai Nui (literally great food) provides fresh fish "straight from the sea". Just outside the hut, guests may witness live demonstrations of Maori Fishing Practices as they "catch" the "fish" for the restaurant nearby. Buy a fish bowl and choose your toppings from among the many crops grown by the Maori peoples.

Baobab Bounties

Within this large, hollowed-out baobab tree stands a snack shack that is devoted to providing travelers with a healthy treat. Fruit juices and fruit smoothies offer a refreshing option to drink, while small dishes of fruit salad offer some pleasant variety on which to munch. For those looking for something a little sweeter, they can enjoy a Maori classic in the form of paraoa parai (fried Maori bread). Whether healthy or a little indulgent, guests can enjoy a meal that is simple in form but full in flavor.

Flavors of Import

The streets of Harika Sehir can be a busy place, with traders and explorers coming from all over to take advantage of Motu Wairua’s riches. Different cultures and tastes can come together, such as at this row of snack stands. United under one business name, the stands offer a variety of treats. A Greek stand offers up tomatokeftedes (fried tomato balls) and spanakopita, while a neighboring Middle Eastern stand serves up grilled kebabs. Most astounding is a stand offering a treat said to combine tropical flavor with a winter chill…the Dole Whip!