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Mauritian

The Mauritian platter at Baz Kreole in Richmond.

Baz Kreole

Homely Mauritian dishes with multicultural influences.

  • Quincy Malesovas
Apa's Canteen glows on Little Collins Street.

Five one-of-a-kind restaurants no one’s talking about in Melbourne – yet

Unless you’re at someone’s home, it’s hard to find Mauritian, Bhutanese and Ecuadorian food in Melbourne. But these restaurants offer a taste. Here’s what to order.

  • Quincy Malesovas
Inside Boire, the offshoot of hatted Mauritian restaurant Manze.
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This ‘gloriously unique’ wine bar is the kind of casual excellence Melbourne does so well

If Mauritian restaurant Manze feels like North Melbourne’s best dinner party, Boire feels like its kitchen table and front porch.

  • Besha Rodell
Manze serves contemporary takes on Mauritian food.
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Manze

Exuberant bolthole that stands out like the island paradise it represents.

A large communal table is the focal point of the room.

Boire

The more casual sibling venue to hatted Mauritian restaurant Manze.

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The optional seafood platter (market fish, mussels, salmon caviar and lemon-pickle-spiked butter sauce).
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This add-on is like the designer dress you stumble upon in an op shop: an absolute steal

Three-year-old Mauritian restaurant Manze is sitting in the sweet spot. Plus: its seafood platter is absolutely gorgeous.

  • Dani Valent