| Mauritius has enjoyed a diversity of culture for | | | | influences. |
| hundreds of years. Much of that diversity is due | | | | Restaurants Of Note |
| to the occupation of other countries. Over time, | | | | First, the small merchants who line the sidewalks |
| the population of Mauritius has come to reflect | | | | in Mauritius and offer food to passersby are |
| the demographics of these other lands. It's no | | | | worth noting. Despite the presumed lack of |
| surprise that the cuisine of the island nation has | | | | hygiene, much of the food is incredibly tasty. Of |
| also come to reflect these influences. Today, the | | | | course, if you're eating out in Mauritius, you'll want |
| dishes are comprised of a rich blend of various | | | | to reserve your appetite for the restaurants. |
| foods from a host of cultures. This unlikely | | | | They're usually small with meager furnishings. |
| mixture fuses these influences to offer unique | | | | However, don't let that dissuade you as many of |
| tastes that are exclusive to Mauritius. Below, we'll | | | | the best dishes can be found there. Here are 3 |
| describe the cultures that subtly manifest in the | | | | Mauritian restaurants that you should consider |
| cuisine of the island. Then, we'll offer a few | | | | visiting: |
| notable restaurants to consider when eating out in | | | | #1 - The Amigo |
| Mauritius. | | | | If you enjoy seafood, visit the Amigo for a |
| As Cultures Converge | | | | unique mixture of flavors from Creole and |
| Due largely to the French occupation of the island | | | | European cuisine. |
| during the 1700's, a Creole style of cooking is | | | | #2 - Chez Manuel |
| evident in the food. Dishes such as coq au vin | | | | The Chez Manuel has developed a reputation for |
| served with a high quality wine signal the influence. | | | | delicious Chinese food. With the exception of their |
| Also palpable in the food are tastes strongly | | | | chinese fondue, the dishes are mostly pure from |
| reminiscent of Chinese cuisine, a result of migrant | | | | other culinary influences. |
| workers from China coming to Mauritius during | | | | #3 - The Happy Rajah |
| the late 1800's. Indian cuisine is also an | | | | The exquisitely marinated meat and carefully |
| unmistakable influence, the product of indentured | | | | baked naan bread offer the tastes of Indian |
| servants who arrived from India during the middle | | | | cuisine. Curries and stews are created to |
| 1800's. Finally, traces of European flavors are | | | | perfection with just the right balance of spices. |
| apparent in many dishes. This is likely due to a | | | | Enjoying The Flavors Of The Island |
| long history of exposure to several cultures over | | | | The flavors of the island nation's food are as |
| hundreds of years. | | | | colorful as the cultures from which they spring. |
| When eating out in Mauritius, you'll find that some | | | | Eating out in Mauritius is an experience you'll likely |
| of the restaurants prefer to isolate the flavors | | | | remember long after having returned home. Take |
| from one particular style of cooking, effectively | | | | the time to enjoy the unique dishes and flavors |
| purifying the dishes from other ethnic influences. | | | | offered by the myriad of small, quaint restaurants |
| That being said, many restaurants revel in | | | | on the island. You may find yourself returning to |
| offering dishes that creatively blend each of the | | | | experience those flavors in the future. |