A Reunion Island staple are the traditional Creole ‘caris’, which is essentially the local spelling of curry. The Cabri Massalé, prepared with goat meat, is one of the most popular varieties. Caris are also made with chicken, duck, and seafood, all normally come with a separate side of minced chilli pepper.
Some local restaurants offer buffet-style Creole dining, with a selection of curries and stews, as well as other local dishes, such as vanilla duck, smoked pork or rougail sausage. Indian, Chinese, and French influences can all be traced in the local flavours, however, a few fine-dining French restaurants also operate on the island. Most of these restaurants are primarily found in the capital city of Saint-Denis.
