CAFE SHANGAI

This popular Asian canteen in Chinatown occupies part of the first floor of a building in old Port-Louis, whose elaborate balconies hint at its former beauty. Inside, a cramped room with a haphazard charm hosts a few Formica tables and chairs that are crowded all week at lunchtime. The chef knows a thing or two about fried mines, steamed dumplings and their broth, and other delights of Sino-Mauritian cuisine, all of which are perfectly seasoned with the right amount of herbs and spices. A delight!