Flying Fish Fiji is a restaurant located at the Sheraton Fiji Resort that serves local Fijian and Australian seafood. It was established in 2008 through a partnership between acclaimed chef Peter Kuruvita and the Starwood Hotel group. Kuruvita draws on his experiences traveling through the Asia Pacific region and childhood in Sri Lanka to flavor the menu, which showcases local Fijian favorites and produce prepared by a talented chef team. The document provides details on Kuruvita's background as an award-winning chef and restaurateur as well as the menu offerings at Flying Fish Fiji.
1. Bula from Flying Fish Fiji
Before you dine, we would like to share our story....
Acclaimed Chef, Restaurateur, Author, and TV presenter, Peter Kuruvita
established Sydney’s award-winning Flying Fish Restaurant & Bar in 2004.
International recognition for his unique approach to modern seafood saw
Peter’s signature style travel to Fiji in 2008 through a partnership with
Starwood Hotel group and Flying Fish Fiji at Sheraton Fiji Resort was born.
Peter’s travels through the Asia Pacific region, along with a childhood
spent in his Grandmothers kitchen in Sri Lanka, flavor the menu,
which also embraces the local cuisine and Fijian favorites.
Our delicious must-try crabs, lobsters and bugs are supplied
by our local fisherman and subject to availability
The menu showcases the best of local Fijian and Australian produce and
seafood, and is prepared professionally by our team of talented chefs,
lead by Head chef Shaun Thomson
We invite you to sit back, relax and enjoy all that is Flying Fish.
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2. CRUSTACEANS
Local crabs, lobsters and bugs are at market price per kg and subject to
availability.
Cooked in one of our three ways.
Three ways
Steamed with ginger, chili & shallots
OR
Flash fried with black pepper & curry leaf
OR
Tempura with salt & pepper
Subject to availability
Please ask your wait help for market price per kg when placing an order.
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GF-Gluten free, V-Vegetarian (Please advise)
While Sheraton Fiji Resort will endeavour to accommodate request for special meals for customers who
have food allergies or intolerances, we cannot guarantee completely allergy-free meals. This is due to the
potential of trace allergens in the working environment and supplied ingredients. All prices are subjected
to 25% Fiji government taxes, there is a 10% public holiday surcharge for all restaurants and bars.
Overseas currency conversions are examples only, are subject to change and round to the nearest dollar.
Note: all prices will be charged in Fiji dollars.
3. FLYING FISH DEGUSTATION MENU FJD AUD
Served in 6 courses 139 89
Vodka - beetroot cured NZ king salmon, citrus segments,
pomegranate & dill mayo GF
Seared yellow fin tuna, ruby grapefruit, pork crackle & black pepper sauce GF
Seared scallop, cauliflower puree, chorizo, burnt leek & truffle oil GF
Choice of
Sesame seared yellowfin tuna, nicoise salad & lemon cream GF
OR
Braised lamb , parsnip puree, braised lentils & balsamic Jus
v
All spice panacotta, salted caramel ice cream, popcorn praline
and white chocolate shard
Bonfire with the chef 2 marshmallow with fudge sauce.
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GF-Gluten free, V-Vegetarian (Please advise)
While Sheraton Fiji Resort will endeavour to accommodate request for special meals for customers who
have food allergies or intolerances, we cannot guarantee completely allergy-free meals. This is due to the
potential of trace allergens in the working environment and supplied ingredients. All prices are subjected
to 25% Fiji government taxes, there is a 10% public holiday surcharge for all restaurants and bars.
Overseas currency conversions are examples only, are subject to change and round to the nearest dollar.
Note: all prices will be charged in Fiji dollars.
4. ENTRÉE FJD AUD
Grilled eggplant, zucchini with
tomato sugo & whipped fetta GF V 25 16
Fijian Kokoda
Traditional fijian ceviche with coconut cream GF 26 17
Spiced calamari, garlic aioli & red chilli sauce 26 17
Local crab arancini, salsa verde & tomato relish 29 18
Seared yellow fin tuna, ruby grapefruit,
pork crackle and black pepper sauce GF 36 23
Vodka - beetroot cured NZ King Salmon, citrus segments,
pomegranate & dill mayo GF 36 23
Seared Scallop, cauliflower puree,
chorizo, burnt leek & truffle oil GF 48 30
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GF-Gluten free, V-Vegetarian (Please advise)
While Sheraton Fiji Resort will endeavour to accommodate request for special meals for customers who
have food allergies or intolerances, we cannot guarantee completely allergy-free meals. This is due to the
potential of trace allergens in the working environment and supplied ingredients. All prices are subjected
to 25% Fiji government taxes, there is a 10% public holiday surcharge for all restaurants and bars.
Overseas currency conversions are examples only, are subject to change and round to the nearest dollar.
Note: all prices will be charged in Fiji dollars.
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GF-Gluten free, V-Vegetarian (Please advise)
While Sheraton Fiji Resort will endeavour to accommodate request for special meals for customers who
have food allergies or intolerances, we cannot guarantee completely allergy-free meals. This is due to the
potential of trace allergens in the working environment and supplied ingredients. All prices are subjected
to 25% Fiji government taxes, there is a 10% public holiday surcharge for all restaurants and bars.
Overseas currency conversions are examples only, are subject to change and round to the nearest dollar.
Note: all prices will be charged in Fiji dollars.
MAINS FJD AUD
Local pumpkin vegetable curry,
brinjal roti & coconut sambal V 56 36
Chicken Kottu
A Sri Lankan street food of roti and chicken 56 36
Sun-dried tomato pesto gnocchi
with parmesan cheese V 56 36
Sesame seared yellowfin tuna,
nicoise salad, wasabi dressing & lemon cream GF 59 38
Aromatic local fish curry, tamarind chutney
and savoury prawn roll 59 38
Braised lamb , parsnip puree,
braised lentils & balsamic Jus 72 46
Seafood steamed in coconut Curry,
with rice and condiments 76 49
Poached salmon, masterstock broth,
bokchoy & crispy noodles 79 51
NZ grain fed marbled sirloin steak 350grams with
café de Paris butter 82 52
6. FIJI FRESH FISH SELECTION FJD AUD
200 gram portions of locally caught fish 56 36
served in three ways
SIMPLE - grilled with lemon butter & Nadi salad GF
OR
FIJIAN – baby greens, coconut & chilli sambal with lolo sauce GF
OR
CLASSIC - dusted in hazelnuts, crushed potatoes,
summer greens & caper butter sauce GF
SIDES FJD AUD
14 8
Chips with chilli salt
Honey glazed carrots GF
Pan fried okra GF
Nadi salad GF
Beans with coconut sambal or
citrus & spring onion GF
Maple glazed baked pumpkin GF
Mash potato with EVO GF
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GF-Gluten free, V-Vegetarian (Please advise)
While Sheraton Fiji Resort will endeavour to accommodate request for special meals for customers who
have food allergies or intolerances, we cannot guarantee completely allergy-free meals. This is due to the
potential of trace allergens in the working environment and supplied ingredients. All prices are subjected
to 25% Fiji government taxes, there is a 10% public holiday surcharge for all restaurants and bars.
Overseas currency conversions are examples only, are subject to change and round to the nearest dollar.
Note: all prices will be charged in Fiji dollars.
7. DESSERT FJD AUD
25 16
Deconstructed Pavlova GF
Coconut rice pudding, palm sugar syrup, coconut
ice cream, mango jelly, passionfruit powder & pineapple
Chocolate Delice
chocolate mousse, chocolate soil,
caramelised banana, tempered chocolate,
banana ice cream
All spice panacotta, salted caramel ice cream,
popcorn praline and white chocolate shard
Bombe Alaska with vanilla patisserie & local fruit
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GF-Gluten free, V-Vegetarian (Please advise)
While Sheraton Fiji Resort will endeavour to accommodate request for special meals for customers who
have food allergies or intolerances, we cannot guarantee completely allergy-free meals. This is due to the
potential of trace allergens in the working environment and supplied ingredients. All prices are subjected
to 25% Fiji government taxes, there is a 10% public holiday surcharge for all restaurants and bars.
Overseas currency conversions are examples only, are subject to change and round to the nearest dollar.
Note: all prices will be charged in Fiji dollars.
8. ABOUT PETER KURUVITA:
After 3 decades as an award-winning chef and restaurateur, Peter has
diversified his career to encompass the roles of TV presenter, author,
industry speaker and restaurant consultant.
Peter is well known for his time at Sydney’s iconic Flying Fish Restaurant &
Bar which he opened in 2004, and successfully led the kitchen team as
Executive Chef for 8 years.
Peter’s love of the Pacific & passion for seafood led to the opening of
Flying Fish at Sheraton Fiji Resort in 2008. 2016 will see the opening of
Peter’s latest Pacific venture with Aggie Grey’s by Peter Kuruvita in the
newly renovated and historical Sheraton Samoa Aggie Grey’s
Hotel & Bungalows in picturesque Apia, Samoa
Peter’s signature style of fresh quality seafood, stunning ambience
and beachside locations can also be experienced in Australia
in his hometown at Noosa Beach House.
Peter’s childhood experiences cooking with his Grandmother in the
traditional kitchen of his ancestral home in Colombo, Sri Lanka inspired his
first cookbook “Serendip – My Sri Lankan Kitchen”
His next cookbook “My Feast with Peter Kuruvita” takes food lovers on a
culinary and cultural journey through the island communities
of Asia and the South Pacific.
Peter’s next cookbook “Subcontinental Vegetarian” is due to
be published in 2017
Peter has now presented 4 TV series produced by The Precinct Studios for
SBS Television, which air on many networks worldwide.
His shows combine beautiful scenery with sensational local cuisine
“My Sri Lanka with Peter Kuruvita”
“Island Feast with Peter Kuruvita”
“Mexican Fiesta with Peter Kuruvita”
“Peter Kuruvita’s Coastal Kitchen”
To see the latest information on Events, World Expeditions culinary tours
of Sri Lanka & Mexico, Cooking classes, and Product range:
www.peterkuruvita.com
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