Famous Food in Réunion Island: 5 Dishes to Try

What to eat in Réunion Island, and what each dish is.

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The food to try in Réunion Island includes Cari Poulet, Rougail Saucisse, Bonbon Piment and 2 more.

Best time to visit Réunion Island: April–November.

Cari Poulet

Réunion's everyday comfort food — a turmeric-spiced Creole chicken curry served with rice, lentils and rougail.

Rougail Saucisse

Smoked sausages simmered in a spicy tomato-ginger-garlic sauce — one of the island's most iconic comfort dishes.

Bonbon Piment

Deep-fried lentil and chilli fritters, a beloved street snack with clear echoes of Indian pakoras.

Samoussas Réunionnais

Crisp, spiced samosas sold at every market — a legacy of Réunion's Indian and Malagasy communities.

Vanilla Desserts

Bourbon vanilla flavours everything from rum to flan — don't miss a slice of vanilla-infused tarte at a local patisserie.

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Réunion Island food questions

What is the most famous food in Réunion Island?

Cari Poulet is the dish most travellers start with. Réunion's everyday comfort food — a turmeric-spiced Creole chicken curry served with rice, lentils and rougail.

What should I eat in Réunion Island?

Try Cari Poulet, Rougail Saucisse, Bonbon Piment, Samoussas Réunionnais, Vanilla Desserts.

Is it easy to find vegetarian food in Réunion Island?

Tell us about dietary needs when you book. Trripah plans meals and restaurant stops around vegetarian, Jain and other requirements.

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