Guadeloupe food: typical dishes to try

Guadeloupe food: typical dishes to try

Guadeloupean cooking blends African, Indian, European and Amerindian heritage: spices, seafood, root vegetables and tropical fruit.

Must-try

Bokit snack
crispy fried bread with chicken, cod or tuna.
Accras starter
spicy salt-cod fritters.
Colombo main
curry-style stew of Indian heritage.
Ti-punch drink
agricultural rum, lime and cane sugar.
Coconut sorbet dessert
hand-churned, sold on beaches.

Frequently asked questions

What is a bokit?

A crispy fried bread sandwich, Guadeloupe’s signature snack.