Taste Buddies | Mahébourg

“Discover Mahébourg through its local flavours and stories”

Overview of Excursion:

Explore the charming coastal village of Mahébourg by strolling along its turquoise lagoon and wandering through its typical streets to discover its flavours during this guided walking food tour. During the Mahébourg Village Food Tour, we will stop at various local restaurants and street food vendors to taste local Mauritian food, some of which are typical to Mahébourg. As we wander through the village, we will learn about the history of the region and discover what makes Mahébourg authentic.

What we’ll do

Starting at La Pointe des Régates, we will stroll along the waterfront and chat about the region’s rich history. We will stop at various local restaurants and street food stands to taste local Mauritian food, some of which are typical to Mahébourg. Along the way we will meet Sunita and taste one of Mahébourg’s favourite street food, and sip on a refreshing tropical drink. We’ll continue to get to know each other while we discover the ruins of an old train station: a reminder of the golden days of our sugar industry. Next stop: a cozy family restaurant that serve a special dish, unique to the village of Mahébourg!

A few bites, later and we will meet a local fisherman who will take us on his boat to explore the La Chaux River and give us a unique perspective of the river life. We will cruise upstream and immerse ourselves in the denser vegetation along the riverbanks; an experience that very few have experienced! As we begin to satisfy our appetite, we will visit the beautiful, colourful, and flavourful Mahébourg market. Later, we’ll join the lovely Mrs. Pillay and hear some stories of Mahébourg back in the days. As the tour comes to an end, we will have had a proper taste of the authentic Mahébourg.