10 DISHES TO TRY IN Mauritius

Beyond its achingly gorgeous cyan lagoons and toes-in-the-sand perfection, Mauritius is also a culinary powerhouse. Spanning two and a half centuries and three continents, its multicultural cuisine bears influences of successive waves of immigration from Europe, Africa, India, and China. This means you can eat your way around the world within the confines of the tiny island. SONA BAHADUR picks the best local eats.

A vegetable kiosk at the Port Louis Central Market.