A delicious look into Mauritian cuisine, from street food and home-style dishes to restaurant guides and food traditions.
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If you spend your entire Mauritian holiday eating at resort buffets, you are missing out on the island’s everyday food culture. To really understand how locals eat, you need to step away from the beach and into the everyday streets of the capital. Port Louis street food offers an affordable, practical mix of Indian, Chinese, […]
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Whether you have just finished a long day exploring the island, or you are a resident dealing with a sudden craving for a burger while it is pouring rain outside, cooking is not always on the agenda. Fortunately, the landscape for food delivery in Mauritius has grown significantly over the last few years. However, getting […]
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If you want to start a passionate debate in Mauritius, do not talk about politics or sports. Just ask a group of locals where to find the best plate of Mauritian Biryani. Everyone has an uncle, a favorite street vendor, or a closely guarded family secret that they swear is the absolute champion. Locally affectionately […]
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Welcome to the vibrant village of Grand Baie. If you are reading this guide you are likely standing in the middle of the north of Mauritius wondering where to get your next meal. You have come to the right place. Grand Baie is not just the tourist hub of the island. It is a melting […]
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If you think Mauritian food is just about putting chili on everything until you can’t feel your tongue, you are… well, only partially right. We do love our chili, but the truth is, our cuisine is a fascinating edible book on Mauritius food history. It is a story of migration, resilience, and the magical things […]
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If there is one thing we take seriously on this island, other than our Sega dancing and our naps on the beach, it is our food. And specifically, our Chinese food. Now, you might be thinking, “Wait, I came to Mauritius for curry and seafood, why Chinese?” Ayo! (Oh my!) You are in for a […]
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If you arrived in Mauritius expecting a diet consisting solely of hotel buffets and coconuts, prepare your palate for a delightful shock. While we are famous for our street food in Mauritius, the island offers one of the richest Indian dining scenes in the Indian Ocean. This isn’t just “tourist food”; it is the culinary […]
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Let us address the elephant in the room. Or rather, let us save the elephant and eat the plants instead. When you book a trip to a tropical island, the culinary fear often sets in. You picture endless seafood platters while you sit there sadly picking at a side salad that consists of three wilted […]
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There is an old saying that the way to a person’s heart is through their stomach. If that is true, then Mauritius is basically a professional heartbreaker. Traveling to our island isn’t just about finding the perfect beach or the clearest lagoon; it is about embarking on a gastronomic adventure that will ruin you for […]