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dishes fused to an often Asian theme. All ingredients are local and fresh and the punch to
get you started is the best we tasted on the island. They've plans for a guesthouse nearby.
Chez Jeanette
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(Le Tropical; 831 5860;
www.gite-tropical.com
; Montagne Bois Noir; meals Rs 400-500; 11am-2pm & 7-9pm)
Traditional Rodriguan flavours is what you'll get at this friendly spot hidden in the hills.
Dishes always feature an assortment of vegetables grown in the property's gardens.
Resto La Caverne
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(Petit Butte; mains from Rs 160; 11am-2pm & 6-9pm)
If you're visiting Caverne Patate (
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or the François Leguat Reserve (
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, you could do worse than stop by this quiet
little local place above a small grocery store. The octopus dishes are particularly memor-
able. It's opposite the turn-off to Caverne Patate.
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Mengoz Snack
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(Route de l'Autonomie, Mont Lubin; mains Rs 45-120; 8am-4pm Mon-Sat)
It doesn't get much simpler
than this but that's why we like it. Next to where the main road through the island
branches to Grande Montagne, Port Mathurin and the southwest, this fine little snack bar
serves up fried rice or noodles, often with a main dish such as chop suey, and packs them
in at lunchtime. A real slice of local life.
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Mazavaroo
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( 716 2282; St François; mains around Rs 300; 10am-3pm & 6-9pm Sun-Fri)
Hikers tackling a scenic
east-coast jaunt can take a lunch break at this very casual affair. Savour the home-cooked
seafood (smoked marlin, grilled fish, prawns and lobster), while the house specialty is
ceviché de thon jaune
, which is kind of like a yellow-fin tuna tartar, all served on painted
pastel tables. Expats swear by this place.
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La Belle Rodriguaise
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