Mauritian cuisine is representative of the island's cultural mix. It is influenced by Indian, Chinese, Creole and European flavors. Therefore there is no "signature dish" but rather a set of typical Mauritian food. Most popular stree…Open the full description
Mauritian cuisine is representative of the island's cultural mix. It is influenced by Indian, Chinese, Creole and European flavors. Therefore there is no "signature dish" but rather a set of typical Mauritian food.
Most popular street food consist of rotis (Indian wheat pancakes), dholl puri (Indian pea pancake), alouda (milk-based drink with tapioca), and various deep-fried bites (samussas, chili cakes, taro cakes...)
Eat-on-the-go places mostly serve Chinese dishes (fried rice, fried noodles, dumplings soup) or Indian dishes (thalis, which are a set of various vegetables with a meat or fish option.)
Fancier restaurants serve either typical Chinese cuisine (sizzlings, Chinese fondues), Indian cuisine (Curries or Briani, which is a traditional Muslim dish derived from the Indian Biryani), Creole cuisine (curries, "daubes" of meat, soups) and European cuisine.
Also note that it is becoming increasingly popular to eat in malls' food courts. These places are rather cheap (Rs100-200) and provide many eating options. However the quality is OK at best, so I personally do not recommend it although locals eat there a lot.
Flic-en-Flac Beach
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Although not the most beautiful beach in Mauritius, Flic-en-Flac is one of the most touristic city and offers many restaurants, bars, hotels, and shops. Street food and watersport activities vendors walk around all day long, willing to offer their services to locals as well as tourists.
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La Vallée de Ferney
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Located within the Bambou Mountains north of Mahebourg, la Vallée de Ferney is a natural reserve designed to preserve the native forest of Mauritius and its unique biodiversity. Locals have fought relentlessly to prohibited the government to build infrastructures that could disrupt its ecosystem.
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Discover the Incredible South-West of Mauritius: Full day scenic tours
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Banana Beach Club
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The Banana Beach Club is pretty much the opposite of the many bars in Grand Baie: not pretentious, overrated and tourist friendly. Instead, it's a cozy and accessible bar, with a slightly kitsch decoration, which serves bear and simple cocktails for the happiness of tourists and locals alike.
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Port Louis Central Market
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Being the main city in Mauritius, Port Louis is the home of the largest market, where you can find fresh food items, local dishes, and various handcrafted goods that are useful to locals and serve as souvenirs for tourists. It is always crowded, even during weekdays, as many locals working in Port Louis stop by for a cheap snack.
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La Croisette Mall
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La Croisette is the most faithful representation of the Western World available in Mauritius. It is a wide, modern and well-maintained mall with many luxury shops, fine dining restaurants, and sophisticated public areas. Although it sure pleases, it is quite expensive for locals and is rather empty even on weekends.
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The Beach House Bar & Restaurant
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Although slightly overpriced and populated as any shop in the Northern city of Grand Baie, the Beach House offers a casual yet coolish atmosphere that's quite difficult to find in Mauritius. It has the soul of the backpacker and the taste of the high roller, combined in a beachy surfery setting ideal for groups to hang out.
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Discover the Incredible South-West of Mauritius: Full day scenic tours
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Duration
10 h
Languages
French, English, Spanish
Bagatelle Mall
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Since 2011, Bagatelle has become the most popular mall of the Island. Conveniently located in the centre, it is easily accessible via the highway and includes a large parking space. It hosts restaurants, shops, supermarkets, and a movie theater, offering a wide range of products and services for all budgets.
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Domaine Anna Restaurant
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The Domaine Anna is near the touristic city of Flic-en-Flac, but in the middle of a wide plantation that requires a fun car ride. The scenery is quite spectacular, as the Domaine breeds its own fish and seafood and nurtures a vivid garden. The tables surrounded by water offer the perfect romantic setting.
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Caudan Waterfront
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The Caudan is one of the oldest mall built in Mauritius. Located on the docks of Port-Louis, it includes many high-end boutiques, duty-free shops, and cheap food vendors. It also hosts two great business hotels: Le Labourdonnais and Le Suffren.
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Hennessy Park Hotel
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Located in the business center of Mauritius and formerly known as the Sheraton, the Hennessy Park Hotel provides great accommodation for business travelers and diverse dining options, as well as a famous lounge bar. It is packed on Friday nights for the Happy Hour (5-7pm) and hosts special events every week, making it a must-go for trendy locals.
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Big Willy's
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Once the only casual bar & club on the West coast, the Big Willy's has kept its popularity against new competition thanks to its outdoors setting, mixed clientele and casual environment. Mainly a pub restaurant, it has evolved into a social gathering place with karaoke nights during the week and DJ on the weekends.
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Lakaz Cascavelle Restaurant & Club
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Lakaz Cascavelle is primarly a fine dining Creole restaurant, offering somewhat overpriced dining options in a modern and cosy setting. Its convenient location on the West coast, close to Flic-en-Flac and the highway, rapidly turned it into a party scene. Lakaz now hosts weekly live music shows, and does nightclubbing on weekends.
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BARaBAR
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Located in between the (many) nightclubs in Grand Baie, the BARaBAR offers a unique concept: a restaurant / pub / dance-friendly bar serving tapas from European and Asian cuisine. The BARaBAR is mostly famous for its original sushis and crazy Friday nights.
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Le Suffren Hotel & Marina
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Le Suffren Hotel is part of the Indigo Group, also including the hotels Hennessy (Ebene) and The Address (Port Chambly.) Therefore, Le Suffren's bar On-the-Rocks also hosts Happy Hour events every Friday from 5 to 7pm. It is the most popular venue for locals working in the Capital City.
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Eureka 'La Maison Creole'
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The Eureka Colonial House has been restored and now hosts a restaurant, a museum, and all kinds of private events (seminars, team buildings, Bollywood movie shootings!) The surrounding gardens comprise of a natural reserve with superb waterfalls and view of Mount Ory. The food is tasty and authentic, and the setting makes it worth visiting.
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