Chez Ruben - Bois Chéri — Restaurant in Bois Chérie

Was pleased to find this promising looking restaurant in unknown territory- rather late for lunch. Initially crab dish seemed like an expensive holiday treat to be enjoyed in a relaxed atmosphere. It was ok, but I had to fight not to share it with the many flies that appeared. No attempt to cover the food on the table. The small candle provided was ineffective. Seemingly I could have eaten inside, but was not offered this option. Bill arrived before I had been offered dessert. Dessert was provided, then the bill once more. I asked the waitress if this was normal, and she explained it was because ‘he was closing up’. No mention of this before. So no coffee. I left a meagre tip but departed somewhat annoyed. There is potential here but very high prices for the level of food and service, and management is far too casual. Not a...

The menu is a selection of grilled fish and meats. Unfortunately it is all covered in a gloopy sauce that added a bit of moisture but didn't disguise that the underlying food was overcooked and not particularly pleasant. We were suggested it as an alternative to the restaurant at the next door tea plantation but I would look further afield for a better...

Tout avait très mal commencé : Les autres restaurants du coin étaient pleins (Bois Chéri, Avalon), le restaurant Chez M totalement vide, et une énorme surprise à la découverte de la carte avec des tarifs "Gros touristes" largement au dessus de ce qui est pratiqué à Maurice (des caris à 800 - 1000 Rs).. et une envie subite de fuire le lieu au plus vite... Cependant la patronne nous a retenu en proposant des tarifs "corrects" avec du poisson grillé (filet de dorade) et du poulet grillé à 500 Rs le plat. On a décidé de rester, et finalement nous avons bien fait, nous avons très bien mangé. Le résultat pique un peu pour ce genre de restaurant (bière à 200 Rs, eau à 150Rs). C'est dommage, car avec la qualité de leur plats et leur service (très attentionné et sympathique), ils pourraient attirer beaucoup plus de monde qui passe par la s'ils n'avaient pas une carte ou les prix sont multipliés par 2... Je retenterai...