Flavors of the Circus

🍲 Creole cuisine & circus tables

The cuisine at Cirque de Salazie is an experience in itself.
Generous and diverse, it reflects the history of the island and the daily life of the Highlands:
Family recipes, simple products, and a sincere welcome.

Here, we cook with the time it takes, and we gladly share around the table.

🥬 The iconic flavors

The scrunchie is the emblem of the circus.
It grows almost naturally thanks to the humidity and coolness of the highlands,
and comes in all forms: curry, gratin, fricassee, jam, cake or frozen dessert.

Around him, the great classics of Réunion cuisine:

• -chicken curry, sausage rougail, goat massalé, Salazie trout,
• -rice, grains, greens, homemade chilies and pickles,
• -Fresh fruit juices, punches and herbal teas from the Highlands.

A simple, generous cuisine that stays true to tradition.

🏡 Hell-Bourg – the gourmet heart

Hell-Bourg has several places where you can discover local cuisine in a typical atmosphere:

• -traditional Creole tables,
• -hotel restaurants with recipes from the Highlands,
• -family tables,
• -Friendly pizzeria in the heart of the village,
• -tea room and sweet treats,
• -snack offering sandwiches and drinks, near the Mare à Poule d'Eau.

A variety of venues, suitable for both a full meal and a gourmet break after a visit.

🌿 In the rest of the circus

Outside of Hell-Bourg, other restaurants keep local cuisine alive:

• -hotel restaurants,
• -mountain inns,
• -guest tables and small local places, especially in Grand Ilet.

Here you will find local cuisine, often served in a green and peaceful setting, with a warm welcome.

🎉 Chouchou Festival

Every year, the Chouchou Festival puts Salazie in the spotlight.
Craft market, entertainment, tastings and culinary competitions celebrate this iconic circus vegetable.

Throughout the year, other events punctuate local life:
small markets, cooking workshops, activities centered around local produce.

💡 Experience the circus in a different way

After a walk or a visit, nothing beats a homemade curry shared with a view of the mountains .
In Salazie, cooking is not just about a meal:
It is a moment of exchange, simplicity and gentleness of life, faithful to the spirit of the Hauts.