A luxurious local specialty made with the island’s famous coconut crab, simmered in a spicy coconut milk gravy with turmeric and lemongrass. ¹⁾

Whole reef fish marinated with chili, lime, and tamarind, wrapped in banana leaves, and grilled — smoky, tangy, and utterly tropical. ²⁾

Coconut rice served with fried anchovies, sambal, boiled egg, and locally caught prawns — a Malay classic with a Christmas Island twist. ³⁾

A fragrant noodle soup of coconut milk, lemongrass, chili, and prawns — creamy and rich with deep spice notes. ⁴⁾

Fresh crab stir-fried in a thick, spicy tomato-chili sauce, served with steamed rice — messy but irresistible. ⁵⁾

Prawns cooked in a fiery sambal paste of chili, shallots, and shrimp paste, beloved by the island’s Malay families. ⁶⁾

A soft, fragrant cake made with pandan extract and coconut milk, served during festivals and family gatherings. ⁷⁾

Flaky, layered Malaysian flatbread served with a rich, spiced chicken curry — a favorite breakfast or snack. ⁸⁾

Stir-fried egg noodles tossed with bok choy, carrots, bean sprouts, and soy-chili sauce — simple, hearty, and comforting. ⁹⁾

Jasmine rice stir-fried with chunks of fresh crab meat, garlic, and spring onions — full of island flavor. ¹⁰⁾

A bold dish with snapper or grouper heads simmered in a tangy curry sauce with tamarind and coconut — not for the faint of heart but deeply flavorful. ¹¹⁾

Sweet ripe bananas dipped in batter and fried until golden, often served with honey or a drizzle of condensed milk. ¹²⁾

A refreshing salad of pineapple, cucumber, papaya, and mango tossed in a spicy, sweet tamarind dressing with crushed peanuts. ¹³⁾

Glutinous rice cooked in coconut milk, topped with thick, dark palm sugar syrup — a comforting dessert. ¹⁴⁾

Grilled skewers of marinated chicken or beef served with a creamy peanut sauce — smoky, nutty, and a favorite at island celebrations. ¹⁵⁾