Famous Food in Seychelles: 5 Dishes to Try

What to eat in Seychelles, and what each dish is.

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Quick answer

The food to try in Seychelles includes Grilled Fish, Octopus Curry, Shark Chutney and 2 more.

Best time to visit Seychelles: April–May; October–November.

Grilled Fish

Freshly caught red snapper or tuna grilled with curry leaf and chilli — Kreol coastal cuisine at its best.

Octopus Curry

Seychelles' most celebrated seafood dish — octopus slow-cooked in coconut milk with Kreol spices.

Shark Chutney

A unique Seychellois preparation — shredded shark cooked with bilimbi (star fruit) and turmeric.

Ladob

Ripe bananas or breadfruit cooked in coconut milk and vanilla — Seychelles' most traditional dessert.

Coconut Fish Curry

Fresh reef fish in a fragrant coconut curry — the quintessential Kreol meal with rice and chilli.

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Seychelles food questions

What is the most famous food in Seychelles?

Grilled Fish is the dish most travellers start with. Freshly caught red snapper or tuna grilled with curry leaf and chilli — Kreol coastal cuisine at its best.

What should I eat in Seychelles?

Try Grilled Fish, Octopus Curry, Shark Chutney, Ladob, Coconut Fish Curry.

Is it easy to find vegetarian food in Seychelles?

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

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