What is the food like in Seychelles?

The Seychelles's cuisine has been influenced by African, British, French, Spanish, Indian and Chinese cuisines. The use of spices such as ginger, lemongrass, coriander and tamarind are a significant component of Seychellois cuisine. Fresh fish and fruits are sold by street vendors in various places.



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Seychelles' fragrant, spice-laden cuisine is increasingly hard to find – but travellers-in-the-know can still feast on delicious traditional dishes around the Indian Ocean archipelago.

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Especially popular are rum-based drinks using Takamaka Bay rum, as well as vodka mixers. Two more of the Seychellois' favourite beverages are Buka and Kalou. The latter is fermented wine, obtained from the inflourescence of coconut trees, which tastes sweet or tart after fermentation.

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Traditional Seychelles Snacks Three of the more popular snacks are banana chips, breadfruit chips and “molouk”.

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These are usually omlettes, yogurts, cereals, sandwiches with salami, cheese, vegetables, fruits, a large selection of buns and bread. Choosing a hotel with a breakfast buffet you can diversify your diet. Seychelles are also very fond of coffee and tea.

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These are usually omlettes, yogurts, cereals, sandwiches with salami, cheese, vegetables, fruits, a large selection of buns and bread. Choosing a hotel with a breakfast buffet you can diversify your diet. Seychelles are also very fond of coffee and tea.

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It is cheap and very nice. We bought the local beers in the shops there for €1.70 instead of €10 in the bars! We also brought a bottle of vodka in our baggage as all the products imported from overseas are very expensive in the Seychelles. The local rum is also very nice and affordable.

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Contributing to the high cost of living in Seychelles – 115 islands in the western Indian Ocean - is the fact that 80 percent of what is consumed is imported. The government has started to put in place measures to curb the cost of living.

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In general, a dinner at an inexpensive restaurant can cost between $10 to $20 per person, while a meal at a mid-range restaurant can cost between $20 to $40 per person.

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From Indian naan, Creole vegetable curry to Italian pasta to local street food, Seychelles won't disappoint your vegetarian taste buds.

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Don't walk alone in the area and be extremely vigilant at all times. Theft is common on beaches. Avoid deserted beaches and solo trips to the beach, other than at major hotels. A beach security unit composed of police men and women patrols the main public beaches.

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Tipping is not typically expected in the Seychelles, as a service charge is usually added to/included in the bill.

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Tap water meets W.H.O. (World Health Organization) specifications and is safe to drink nationwide. Because tap water is chlorinated, however, visitors are advised to drink bottled water but there is no imperative to avoid soft drinks, alcoholic drinks and ice.

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Sleeping with mosquito nets is also recommended. Malaria prophylaxis will be required for some parts of The Seychelles at certain times of year. There is no malaria vaccine, but there are anti-malaria drugs that should be taken before, during and after travelling to certain at-risk countries.

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Known more for its beaches than its nightlife, whatever little there is of it, Seychelles' nightlife is centred around Mahé, Praslin and La Digue. There are a few nightclubs, casinos and pubs to hop to other than your mainstream hotel or resort's modestly vibrant in-house discotheques, bars and gaming rooms.

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Although there is currently no malaria in Seychelles, mosquitoes are quite prevalent. It's highly recommended to use repellents and to stay covered around sunrise/sunset. For non-air-conditioned rooms, sleeping under a mosquito net is also a good idea.

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Unfortunately, many of the best Seychelles adventure activities come with a hefty price tag. Seychelles is a bit pricey when compared to other popular destinations like Mauritius and Bali. Generally, the cost of a trip to this country depends on what a vacationer is after.

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Ladob. Eaten either as a sweet or savoury dish, ladob is a local staple in the Seychelles. With the dessert version typically consisting of ripe plantain, sweet potatoes or breadfruit, which is then boiled with coconut milk, sugar, nutmeg and vanilla until the fruit is soft and the sauce is creamy.

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Chicken, beef and pork are popular, and palm hearts are frequently added to salads. For a classic Seychellois speciality, there's the kari koko - a spicy fish or chicken curry with coconut milk.

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