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Ru Yi
You can't go wrong with any of the restaurants in Chinatown, but this one is a favourite for its commitment to high-quality dishes. The atmosphere is a bit lacking, but then again when has an inner-city Chinese restaurant ever been featured in a design magazine.
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Rotourco
Offers adorable studio accommodation in Baie Malagache (Rs 2500). Highly recommended.
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Ropsen
The village's top tour operator, Ropsen, also organises catamaran excursions, as well as dolphin-watching tours, island tours, car rentals and accommodation.
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RodTours
Part of MauriTours.
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Rodriguez Diving
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Rod Fishing Club
The island's leading deep-sea fishing experts are the Rod Fishing Club run by Yann Colas, skipper of the Black Marlin, which makes frequent jigging sorties from Port Mathurin. Book via the website or the operator, and meet at the pier.
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Rochester Falls
Rochester Falls are by no means the country's most spectacular falls, but they are worth a detour if you're in the area. Follow the makeshift signs from Souillac – the route is rather circuitous but reliable nonetheless. Prepare yourself for hawkers who want a tip for telling you where to park you car. The gushing cascade will emerge from the cane fields after a five-minute walk from your vehicle.
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Robert Edward Hart Museum
Robert Edward Hart (1891–1954) was a renowned Mauritian poet, apparently appreciated by both the French and the English, although we've yet to meet anyone who's heard of him. His rather uninteresting house, La Nef, is an attractive coral-stone cottage which was opened to the public as the Robert Edward Hart museum in 1967. On display are some originals and copies of Hart's letters, plays, speeches and poetry, as well as his fiddle, spectacles and trusty Britannic toilet. His award from the National Institute of Sciences for services to 'telepathy, hypnotism and personal magnetism' could do with some explanation. Sadly the captions are only in French. This is definitely…
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Rick & Cath' Snack
A cluster of plastic chairs painted in primary colours welcomes customers when they swing by for a tasty breakfast or a cone of locally made ice cream.
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Resto Bar Grand Baie
'The dilemma of having a successful restaurant is that it's always swamped with customers' said the cantankerous owner – a veritable Dr House of restaurateurs. 'So I closed my place in the centre of Grand Baie and moved here where it's nice and quiet.' We're not surprised that the diner-phobic chef once ran a popular joint – you won't find a better steak for the price. Order your beef bloody or rare – a well-done piece of meat is a 'crime against humanity'.
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Restaurant du Quai
This friendly place by the harbour is always full in the evenings with local families and visitors enjoying its fine seafood and lobster dishes. The charming staff are very keen to please and make a damn fine punch cocktail as an aperitif.
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Rasoi
Rasoi is the brainchild of Vineet Bhatia, a Michelin-star chef who made a name for himself in the London restaurant scene. The dining area is situated upon an open-air verandah made of slatted jungle trunks tucked under a generous awning of thatch. While appreciating the views of the lagoon, cane-draped hills and a Taj Mahal–like temple, guests savour a dynamic assortment of Indian-inspired dishes. The lunch menu features a more casual selection of naan wraps and seafood samplers (the salmon is breathtaking); dinner is decidedly more sophisticated. Reservations required.
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Pyramide
This hero of the street-food scene is located beside the Caltex petrol station at the market grounds. Delicious briani (a rice dish cooked in a steel pot with various eastern spices and meat or fish) and 'kebabs' (salad, meat and sauce on a toasted baguette) seem to emerge from the kitchen in factory proportions as fishermen and hawkers queue for a midday nibble.
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Pointe Pecheur
There's not much to distinguish this place from the scatter of superettes besides its well-deserved reputation. This busy little haunt churns out a wide variety of cuisine from Chinese to Mauritian, but most people come for the delicious pizza.
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Plaine Verte
Located on the far side of the citadel, Plaine Verte is the Muslim quarter of the city and strongly contrasts the glass towers in central Port Louis. Very little care is given to the area's facades – construction materials (usually concrete) are always left exposed – which gives the neighbourhood a certain dilapidated feel despite the lively bustle. After snooping around some of the alleyways for tucked-away bakeries, make your way to the vibrant fabric shops lining Papillon St.
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Pizza De'lic
A scatter of outdoor tables orbits the brightly lit kitchen. Delicious pizzas are constructed atop thin crunchy crust.
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Pedi:Mani:Cure Studio
At the Saint Géran. Developed by renowned French podiatrist Bastien Gonzalez, the not-to-be-missed treatment (Rs 5500) invigorates and revives tired hands and feet, giving them a radiant glow.
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Pavillon de Jade
You hardly ever see any diners at this no-frills Chinese joint above a faded supermarket, but the proud owner refuses to sell his land to the hungry developers of the Balise Marina project (smart guy!). If the owner caves, chances are high that you'll find this local haunt across the street from its original location.
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Paul & Virginie
A sociable spot at the watersports centre serving a scrumptious assortment of fresh fish and seafood. Popular with tour groups.
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Patriko Tours
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Otélair
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Osmowings
The top outfitter is Osmowings based at the Mourouk Ebony Hotel. A two-hour 'initiation' course costs €65 per person. Kitesurf buffs can rent equipment for €19 an hour.
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Orca Dive Club
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Old Pagoda
In Chinatown, locals line up for honey-glazed pork at the old pagoda.
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