Food is a big part of Pacific Island culture. It’s not just about eating; it’s about sharing stories, traditions, and spending time together. But for Pacific Islanders living overseas, finding their traditional food can be hard. Recognizing this problem, Siuhuu has added a dedicated restaurant category to its online marketplace. This category helps Pacific Islanders find and enjoy their traditional foods, no matter where they are.

Siuhuu, based in Sydney, Australia, is the largest online marketplace made for and by Pacific Islanders. Their goal is to help Pacific Islanders connect with each other and share their unique products and services worldwide. Adding the restaurant category fits perfectly with their mission to support and uplift Pacific Island communities.

Addressing a Culinary Gap

For many Pacific Islanders living abroad, finding traditional Pacific Island food is a significant challenge. While there are Pacific Island-owned restaurants, their locations are often unknown to the wider community due to the lack of a dedicated platform to showcase them. This is where Siuhuu steps in. By adding a restaurant category, Siuhuu provides a centralized hub where Pacific Island-owned restaurants can list their menu, making it easier for people to find and enjoy authentic Pacific Island food.

Empowering Pacific Island-Owned Restaurants

This new category doesn’t just help customers; it also helps the restaurant owners. By listing their restaurants on Siuhuu, these businesses can reach more people, including those living far away. This can lead to more customers, more sales, and more support for their local communities. For restaurant owners in the Pacific regions, this means they can connect with customers around the world, growing their businesses even more.

Siuhuu is perfect for restaurant owners who may not be tech-savvy. They don’t need to worry about creating a website, marketing it, or spending money on it. With Siuhuu, they can start selling their food online at no cost. The platform is designed to be user-friendly, allowing restaurant owners to list their menu and manage orders easily. This way, they can focus on what they do best—cooking delicious food.

Connecting Families Through Special Occasions

One of the unique features of Siuhuu’s restaurant category is its potential to strengthen family bonds and facilitate celebrations. Families and friends living overseas can now treat their loved ones in the Pacific regions to a special meal on occasions like Mother’s Day, birthdays, anniversaries, or any other occasion. By paying for the meal through Siuhuu, they can ensure their family members enjoy a delightful dining experience without worrying about the payment. This seamless process not only brings joy to the families but also supports local restaurants by providing them with direct payments, creating a win-win situation for everyone involved.

How It Works

Using the new restaurant category on Siuhuu is simple:

  • Free Sign-Up: Pacific Island-owned restaurants can sign up for free on Siuhuu and list their menu.
  • Browsing and Ordering: Customers, whether they are nearby or overseas, can look through the menu on Siuhuu and place an order.
  • Secure Payments: Payments are securely handled using PayPal and Stripe. For the Pacific regions, restaurants that already have a PayPal account can list their restaurant now on Siuhuu.
  • More Payment Options: Siuhuu is working on adding more payment options in the near future to make it even easier for restaurants in the Pacific regions to join without restrictions.
  • Pick-Up and Dine-In Options: Customers can choose to order and pick up from the restaurant or order and dine in at the restaurant.

This easy process makes ordering Pacific Island food a great experience for everyone.

Sense of Belonging

The addition of the restaurant category enhances this sense of community by providing a space where people can connect over shared culinary experiences. It fosters a network where Pacific Islanders can support each other’s restaurants, celebrate their culinary skills, and appreciate their unique traditional dishes. This sense of belonging and mutual support is at the heart of Siuhuu’s vision.

Our First Restaurant

We’re excited to announce that the first restaurant to join Siuhuu is from Hawaii, Tia’s Taste of Samoa. We’ve ordered food from this restaurant via Siuhuu, and it works really well. Check out their delicious menu and order now if you are in Hawaii.

We invite all Pacific Island-owned restaurants, no matter where you are in the world, to list your restaurant on Siuhuu now. Help us discover your restaurant and make it easy for Pacific Island people to find the food they love from back home in the islands.