What delicious foods are there in Saipan?

Since Saipan was colonized by Japan and is now a multi-ethnic country, you can taste global cuisine here.

The first is Japanese food. Himawari Sunflower Japanese Food is one of the most popular Japanese restaurants in Saipan. It is located in the alley on the east side of Garapan. It serves authentic and affordable Japanese food. Famous for its food. It’s perfect for enjoying snacks with soju in the evening to relieve the fatigue of the day. In addition, Himawari Restaurant is also famous for its take-out bento boxes.

open.06:00-22:00, Add. Garapan Tel. +1670 233 1530

Avocado salmon skin salad, assorted sashimi platter, grilled salmon roll, The moire grouper sushi roll produced in Saipan and the matcha ice cream taiyaki are only 40 dollars but they are both delicious!

Country House

The exterior of the log house is decorated with cowboy murals and orthodox country music is played, creating an atmosphere of the pioneer era. The premium chargrilled Angus steak is a signature meal that attracts crowds during dinner time. Rich in meat and thick in texture, the delicious taste keeps stimulating your taste buds. During lunch, we offer prime rib, hamburger steaks, and a variety of seafood dishes. The store also offers wine to match the barbecue, and meals can be taken away.

Open 11:00-22:00, Add. Garapan Tel. +1670 233 8223

It feels like being in the United States, a portion of 450g is chewy Ribloin Steak, a grilled lobster with tartar sauce, both of our stomachs will be satisfied.

Korean food can also be found everywhere. In a very ordinary Korean restaurant, you can enjoy a full range of Korean meals.

At the Thursday night market, you can taste some local snacks. The Apiqiqi that everyone recommends is banana leaves wrapped in coconut meat and glutinous rice. It is very fragrant and delicious.

Saipan’s currency, prices, tips, sockets, network environment and other travel information

Currency and payment methods

US dollars and banknotes are in circulation in the Northern Mariana Islands The denominations are 1 yuan, 2 yuan, 5 yuan, 10 yuan, 20 yuan, 50 yuan, and 100 yuan, and the coin denominations are 1 cent, 5 cents, 10 cents, and 25 cents. Most hotels, restaurants, and shopping malls accept credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, JCB, Dynasty, American Express). Some shops or restaurants have ATMs from Bank of Hawaii, Bank of Guam and Bank of Saipan, which are available 24 hours a day. Some merchants accept UnionPay cards.

You can use WeChat and Alipay to pay in larger local shopping malls, but the penetration rate is not as high as in China.

There are some experience projects and service tips in the Northern Mariana Islands that require payment in cash. It is recommended that tourists change U.S. dollars in advance before departure. Major local hotels, DFS Global Duty Free stores and some stores have currency exchange services and can also deal with emergencies.

Price

Since the Northern Mariana Islands relies on external imports for most of its supplies, daily consumption is relatively high. The average price of a full meal is generally around $20.

Tipping

As a territory of the United States, the custom of tipping service staff has also been retained. Tips in restaurants are generally 15% of the meal cost, and in taxis it is also 15% of the fare. Hotel rooms cost 1-2 USD per bed per day. Tips for porters are about 1 USD per luggage. Tips are voluntary.

Voltage and sockets

The common voltage in the Northern Mariana Islands is 120V, 60Hz, and 110-volt electrical appliances can be used. The socket is a universal || plug.

How to find addresses in the Northern Mariana Islands?

Saipan, Tinian and Rota do not have clear house numbers and street numbers. Only major roads have names, and there are many roads without names. The addresses of shops and restaurants are mostly identified by postal codes. However, because the island itself is not large, the route is relatively supervised, so as long as you have a map in hand, you don’t have to worry about getting lost.

I heard that you should be careful of coconut trees?

In the Northern Mariana Islands, especially in Rota with dense coconut trees, it is dangerous to stand under the coconut trees. Coconuts growing wildly may fall freely at any time, and if they hit someone, they may injure you. Especially those mature coconuts are likely to fall, so be extra careful.

How is the mobile phone and network environment?

Most places in Saipan have mobile phone and 3G network signal coverage, but the network signal in some mountainous areas is poor; Tianning and Rota The network environment is relatively poor, and Roaming Mobile can only be used in hotels and places where people live. In most cases, only mobile phones used by locals can guarantee calls. Therefore, traveling in the Northern Mariana Islands is perfect for completely forgetting the hustle and bustle of the city and quietly enjoying the natural scenery.

Are there any discounts for restaurants, shopping, activities and other experiences?

You can pay attention to collect various maps and travel brochures provided by airports and hotels, which often have the latest discounts. Advertisements for discounts or special offers are also found in travel brochures, and some brochures also include coupons at the back.