Taste Seychelles: Traditional Dishes, Fresh Seafood, and Island Flavours

If you are planning to make a trip to the Seychelles in search of beaches, you will be amazed at the local vibrant Creole cuisine that is also available. It's a feast of freshly caught seafood and spicy curries, followed by tropical fruits and special local desserts.

Here are some of the islands' most iconic flavours. 

Savour Fresh Grilled Seafood

Fresh seafood is at the heart of traditional Seychellois cuisine, with fish such as red snapper, tuna, and grouper caught daily from the Indian Ocean. Fresh, grilled seafood is available virtually everywhere, from humble plates at a market to fine dining versions at the best restaurant in Seychelles.

Try Traditional Creole Curries

A Creole dish with curry is one that is really popular here in the Seychelles. Usually, it is made of fish, chicken, octopus or even vegetables. Coconut milk, turmeric, cinnamon, ginger and the freshness of herbs make these curries tasty and packed with the aromas of the island. Most of the time, you can enjoy them with rice, including at locations like Avani+ Barbarons Seychelles.

Taste Local Chutneys and Side Dishes

A meal without chutneys and side dishes is not a complete traditional Seychellois meal. Among the favourite ones that people eat are mango chutney, papaya salad, breadfruit lentils, and spicy chilli sauces, which not only enhance the taste of the dishes but also make them irresistible to the tongue. 

Finish with Tropical Fruits and Desserts

Seychelles' tropical climate nurtures lots of fruits, such as mangos, papayas, bananas, coconuts, and the fragrant passion fruit. These vibrant local fruits are savoured as they are or transformed into delightful desserts, refreshing drinks, and sweet delicacies that capture the essence of island life.