Borabora travel guide

Poisson cru (raw fish in coconut)

French Polynesia's iconic daily dish—ultra-fresh tuna diced and marinated in lime juice, then dressed in fresh coconut milk with cucumber, tomato and green onion; eaten at every meal and from Bora Bora's overwater restaurants

Mahi mahi

Firm, mild fish cooked a la vanille—sautéed in Tahitian vanilla from nearby Taha'a island then finished in coconut cream; a Bora Bora overwater bungalow restaurant specialty that exemplifies Polynesio-French fusion

Vanilla desserts

Taha'a's Tahitian vanilla is considered the world's finest by many chefs—its floral, woody fragrance is unmatched; infuses crème brûlée, ice cream, panna cotta and coconut cake throughout Bora Bora's restaurants

Fresh tropical fruit

Tahitian pamplemousse (sweet grapefruit), papaya, mangoes and tiny fragrant pineapples from roadside stalls; the Tahitian pamplemousse is sweeter and more floral than any other grapefruit in the world

French pastries

French Polynesia's French heritage produces skilled bakeries serving genuine croissants and pains au chocolat; the fusion of classic French technique with local coconut and vanilla flavors creates something entirely unique