Culinary journey

Mauritian Cuisine: A Blend of Stories and Cultures

In Mauritius, cuisine is a story of origins and encounters. It draws from Indian, African, Chinese, and French traditions. Each dish carries a memory: that of a people and a way of living together.

Rougail, briani, mine frit, dholl puri… these recipes are not only delicious, they are alive. Prepared within families, on street corners, or in large copper pots, they tell the island as it is: diverse, generous, and always sincere.

Here, cooking is done with what we have, what we love, and what we share. A bit of garlic, plenty of spices, and above all, gestures passed down from generation to generation.

Treat yourself to a culinary journey in Mauritius to experience this up close!

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Enjoy a Culinary Experience with MJ Holidays

At MJ Holidays, good food is part of the journey. At any time, according to your desires, cuisine naturally fits into your days. Prepare for an authentic and quality culinary journey at one of our three resorts!

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Marguery Villas

At Marguery Villas, each meal adapts to your rhythm: breakfast delivered to your villa or floating in the pool, full picnic baskets to take to the beach, homemade barbecue with local marinades, a private chef in the villa for a tailor-made menu, floating poolside aperitifs, and a food corner with catering service.

Everything is designed for your comfort, with authentic local flavors to savor wherever you wish!

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Mythic Suites & Villas

At Mythic, enjoy authentic Mauritian cuisine at the L’Atelier restaurant, where attentive service enhances every moment. Also enjoy the comfort of your villa with private chef service, homemade barbecues, take-away picnics, and varied breakfasts including floating baskets.

Every meal is an invitation to discover Mauritian flavors in a warm, personalized setting for a gourmet and flexible stay!

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Eko Savannah

BOMA, the table at Eko Savannah, offers local and inventive bistronomic cuisine, wood-fired with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Grilled meats, fish, and vegetables, homemade desserts… Enjoy firepit evenings, Sunday brunches, acoustic music, cocktail workshops, and tapas.

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A warm and authentic experience to savor the moment and share unique times in the heart of Mauritian nature!

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Our Favorite Dishes to Discover During Your Stay

In Mauritius, every bite is a culinary journey. Here are some of our favorite specialties you must try at the table, poolside, or barefoot in the sand:

• Dholl puri, a warm crepe filled with split pea curry and spicy rougail, perfect for a quick snack or in your villa with fresh tamarind juice.
• Fish rougail, smoked snoek stewed in a spicy tomato sauce, served with rice, lentils, and greens.
• Mine frit, stir-fried noodles with shrimp and crunchy vegetables, enlivened with a homemade chili sauce.
• Chili cake salad, crispy fritters mixed with tomatoes and coriander.
• Vindaye fish, a marinated dish best enjoyed with fresh bread.
• Curry leaf crème brûlée, a signature dessert blending tradition with Mauritian flavors.

Bon appétit, enjoy your meal¹!

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An Intimate Immersion at the Heart of the Island and Its Flavors

At MJ Holidays, cuisine is not only experienced at the table. It invites itself into your days, through a market visit, a workshop, or a shared meal. Thanks to our concierge service, every culinary experience becomes a moment of exchange and discovery.

Want to learn how to roll farata or recognize spices by touch? We offer a morning with a chef, a Creole cooking class in your villa, or a guided tour of Flacq market.

Prefer something simpler? A picnic with your feet in the sand, a homemade lunch under the veranda, a gathering of herbs before the meal in our aromatic garden… Here, everything is on a human scale, designed so you can take your time!

In Mauritius, cooking is above all about sharing!

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