Reunion Going Out
Food and Drink
Things to know: Licensing hours are largely unrestricted.
National specialities:
• Rougail (seafood with sauces).
• There are many unique curries – these include duck, eel and octopus curry (zourite).
• Brèdes, a delicious local vegetable rather like spinach.
• Traditional spicy Indian cuisine also appears on the menu, under the heading massalés.
National drinks:
• Drinks include Arab coffee (café Bourbon).
• Rhum arrangé (white rum with vanilla, orchids, aniseed and cinnamon) is a good local rum.
• Local beer and wine are also very good.
Tipping: Widely practised; 10% is normal.
Shopping
Shopping hours: Mon-Sat 0830-1200 and 1430-1800, Sun 0800-1200; Mon-Sat 0730-1900, Sun 0800-1200 (department stores).
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