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Shanghai can also be found at the port - it's so very real deal. Lao Zhao Hotpot lets the food do the talking. Perched overlooking Port Louis and the Caudan Waterfront, you can watch harbour traffic shuffle by while deciding how brave to be with the chilli oil. Air conditioning keeps everyone composed—a blessing once the broth begins to simmer. Broths, meats, vegetables and sauces arrive with authenticity and the drinks fridge matches. The experience is part cooking, part soc

Okay, apart from the obviously wonderful food... those kombucha cocktails served in copper and ice - just wow. Thai Food Gang is the kind of spot that makes you forget you’re on Mauritius island instead of a bustling Thai kitchen. The flavours are unapologetically bold—proper heat, fresh herbs, a hit of fish sauce and those sharp citrus notes that make you sit up and pay attention. Curries are rich without heaviness, stir-fries carry that smoky wok finish, and salads snap wit

Eureka Creole has a way of charming you before a single plate arrives. Tucked into the Moka mountains, the house feels like a chateau quietly judging the world since the 1800s; half museum, half grandmother’s kitchen, with a garden that tempts you to resign to linen-wearing full-time. The food is unapologetically Creole: curries, chutneys, rougaille, each plate modest at first glance but brimming with depth, warmth and confidence. Locals nod knowingly, visitors smile like the

Corail’s private helicopter air taxi turns getting from one place to another into something worth talking about. Flights glide over lagoons, mountain ridges, winding rivers and endless sugarcane fields, giving you an uninterrupted aerial view that no road journey can rival. The island suddenly makes sense from above, every colour sharper and every coastline more dramatic. Routes are entirely customisable. Choose simple point-to-point transfers to save time or design a scenic

We first walked into Sitar for a working lunch and left wondering where this restaurant had been hiding. Amidst the Bagatelle Mall, the Sitar manages to create that stately confidence Mauritius inherited from its colonial past yet everything on the table roots firmly in the Indian kitchen. Polished wood, crisp table settings and just enough formality make it suitable for special occasions and celebrations, yet never feeling stiff or intimidating. It is equally comfortable for

Sushi Park is one of our reliable go-to stops when the craving for Japanese flavours arrives without much warning. It skips the ceremony and goes straight to what matters: good food, quick service and a system that actually works. Ordering happens via tablet, and within minutes dishes begin arriving in a steady rhythm that somehow feels both efficient and relaxed. We often start with the ramen, which consistently surprises anyone who expects something casual to taste average.

Playing a round at the Gymkhana Club is about stepping into a living chapter of golf’s history. Established in 1844, it is widely recognised as the oldest golf course in the Southern Hemisphere, and the moment you step onto the grounds you sense that you are participating in something epically historic rather than booking another tee time. We remember how different the rhythm felt compared with modern resort courses. The layout is modest in length yet deceptively demanding, l

La Pouce is one of Mauritius’ most recognisable peaks, rising just outside the capital in the Moka mountain range and named for its thumb-like shape. The trail is approachable, making it ideal for beginners, casual hikers or anyone wanting a half-day outdoor escape that still delivers a satisfying sense of achievement. The path winds steadily upward through native vegetation, revealing widening views over the capital, the northern plains and, on clear days, glimmers of coastl