Mahe cuisine is originated from English, French and Creole cooking traditions. Fish and seafood dishes are the base of the locals’ diet, plus rice is considered to be the most popular side dish. European and Asian restaurants appeared in Victoria a long time ago, so you can enjoy sushi, hamburgers or pizza if you’re strict to your eating habits. However, immersing oneself into the local cuisine would actually help to get to know Seychelles way of living. So, as you go to a restaurant, remember that you have to order your food until 10 p.m. The reason is quite simple – cooks work until 10 this time even if a place is open till midnight.
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In addition, there is a great variety of meat meals. If you’re keen on exotic food, we would recommend you to try flying fox stew – these animals live all around the island. Pork baked in banana leaves and chicken stewed in coconut milk are something more habitual.
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Local seafood is extremely popular as well. People here especially like cooking tek-tek seashells and crabs. Kilo zourit – octopus curry tastes pretty special. Moreover, if you don’t mind British cuisine, you can order a local version of fish-and-chips. Furthermore, people often order chutney – popular Creole side dish made from chutney, garlic, turmeric, and bilimbi fruit – together with fish. Salad from grated palm shoots with lime juice is one more extraordinary dish.
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Locals drink ice coffee or lemon balm infusion. Concerning alcohol, calou – an alcoholic drink made from coconut water – is a local original drink. In addition, you can also try bacca – sugarcane liquor. Various wines which are delivered here from South Africa are extremely popular too.