Fresh seafood plucked straight from the ocean is a treat here. Guesthouse staff will be happy for prepare whatever seafood you are after. Usually the fish is grilled to make one portion of delicious ikan bakar, or grilled fish. There a few smaller restaurants serving a variety of Indonesian food.

While you are here in the home of nutmeg, you’ll have the chance to nutmeg jam in mostly every guesthouse in Bandaneira. Nutmeg is also available in form of preserved food (manisan pala) and dried fruit slices.

Other local delicacies include eggplant stuffed with almond paste and fish in nutmeg fruit sauce.
If you’re traveling in December try angur fruit which look like olives but taste sweet.
Many guesthouses will include full board or cook dinners by arrangement.