Port Vila Market is one of the easiest places to try laplap, simboro, and tuluk. Village visits and bungalow stays are where those dishes are cooked in the traditional way, often in banana leaves. Ask your hosts if a family meal or Sunday lunch is possible. Resort menus sometimes include local dishes, but markets and villages are closer to everyday cooking.

Yes, especially in Port Vila and Luganville, where cafés, hotel restaurants, and market food suit children and mixed groups. Many places are informal, with shared plates and fruit juices as well as fuller meals. On outer islands, bungalow dining is usually the family-friendly option. If you need very specific children’s food, stay closer to town.