Great dining destinations for expatriates in Mauritius

Grand Baie is where many expatriates have chosen to live, and perhaps one of the reasons for their choice is that this northern part of the island nation hosts plenty of superb dining destinations. A fast treat at stalls of local street food could be enjoyed at Grand Bay, too. But once the novelty of this island experience wears off, the culinary delights in these restaurant samplings exude the more long-lasting appeal.

Hong Kong Palace Chinese Restaurant

This popular Chinese restaurant is located on the second floor of the Coeur de Ville shopping mall at Route de la Salette. It also has an outlet on the first floor of the Coeur de Ville in Centre de Flacq. Diners patronise this restaurant for the freshest and natural ingredients that go into its authentic Chinese dishes. A relaxed and luxurious atmosphere complements the healthy and nutritious menu in Hong Kong Palace.

La Toque Blanche

Relatively small but with a huge following, La Toque Blanche sits on a cosy nook of Royal Road in Pointe aux Canonniers, Pamplemousses. Just a 30-metre walk from the Grand Baie Bazaar, this restaurant is noted for its Mediterranean and Creole dishes. Here, diners can savour such house specialties as crab wontons, shrimp curry with rice, and delicious lobsters. The homely feel and attentive service of this restaurant truly make it a winner amongst expatriates in Mauritius.

Restaurant La Plancha

Tripadvisor users have given Restaurant La Plancha an award of excellence, impressed by its high-quality table offerings at affordable prices. Foodies frequent this restaurant for servings from its trademark griddle that yields mouth-watering Mauritian barbecue and Creole meals. The menu at La Plancha can vary each day to include fish, beef, and Indonesian noodles with chicken and shrimp. Its tropical courtyard setting at Dodo Square adds to the charm of dining at La Plancha.

Le Fangourin

With its backdrop alone, Le Fangourin already emerges as a winner. Located in Beau Plan, this restaurant flaunts a veranda with scenic tropical views of the countryside that expatriates in Mauritius have come to love. Island flavours have been integrated into the restaurant’s refined cuisine. The entrée at Le Fangourin can include choices from traditionally smoked marlin or Mauritian Sea-bream, with lobster salad as an appetiser. For desserts, there are homemade delicacies with a blend of the special sugars of Le Fangourin. The hint of molasses in the dark chocolate fondant of this restaurant is but one sampling of the gourmet’s delights at Le Fangourin.

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