Chez Lucay, French-Chinese restaurant in Cilaos, Réunion.
Chez Lucay is a restaurant blending French and Chinese culinary styles, located on the first floor of a building that houses local artisan shops. The terrace overlooks the dramatic mountain walls that surround Cilaos.
The restaurant was founded to serve the expanding community of Cilaos and travelers coming to explore the region. Over time it became rooted in the local dining scene.
The kitchen brings together flavors rooted in Réunion Island's food traditions, using ingredients that grow locally and cooking methods passed down through generations. The dishes reflect how people on the island have eaten for a long time.
The space includes both indoor seating and outdoor tables on the terrace, so visitors can choose based on the weather and how they want to dine. It is wise to call ahead since the restaurant fills up quickly.
The building houses several artisan shops alongside the restaurant, making it a place where visitors can dine and explore locally made crafts in one visit. This arrangement lets people spend hours in a single location.
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