Skip to main contentSkip to navigation

One ocean of stories

Islands of Tahiti

Today

What's happening in the next 24 hours.

Five worlds

The archipelagos

Select your island

Essentials · 1 min

Ma’a tinito, a fusion of Chinese and Tahitian cuisine

A dish that’s iconic in Tahiti and linked to Chinese immigration: meat (often pork) braised with soy sauce, red beans, pasta, or macaroni, served with banana. It’s a surprising mix of salty and sweet flavors that reflects the local cultural mix.

Written by REDSOYU

You reached the end
Mark it read and it joins what you have read.

Read next

Welcome to Anoe. Maeva!

Every day we add more knowledge, places and activities from across all islands. If you have any question or feedback, write to us at [email protected] - we are a local team and we'd love to hear from you.