Tongan food is rich in flavors and influenced by its Polynesian heritage. Staples include taro, yam, and cassava, often served with seafood like fish, octopus, or lobster. Meat such as pork and chicken is commonly roasted or cooked in an underground oven called an umu. Tongan cuisine also features coconut milk in dishes like ota (raw fish salad) and feke (octopus in coconut sauce). Desserts include faikakai (fried dough balls).