Lakaz Maman in Southampton

I heard and read about this restaurant and finally I tried it. Small restaurant with great design and good atmosphere. Friendly service and tasty food. I ordered lamb ribs with octopus and yummy potato. The sauce they serve with potatoes was really good. I ordered one of the traditional drinks as well and it was okay. But the price for food was little bit high for the portion size.

From the outside, this place looked bleh but the interior was a whole different world! The decor was tastefully done complemented by a chill ambiance.And of course, the food was fresh and tasty! Our table tried the Chicken Cari(curry), Octopus Curry, Anana Confit, Roti, Prawn Fritters, and two of the mocktails. No one complained because it was that good. In fact, we ordered the Anana Confit twice and bought 2 bottles of the Tamarind Sauce (made in house!)The staff was also pleasant and very patient 🙂

We really enjoyed our meal at Lakaz Maman. The staff are attentive and the meal was superb. We opted for a tapas style meal and were served more than enough with plenty of dishes my vegan daughter could enjoy

Great food. Great prices. The taste of Mauritian street food was very different but really delicious. Great range of food choices for vegans like us!!

Really tasty and friendly service. Go for the Coco Bun for dessert. So good!

Had been meaning to visit for a while and so glad I did! Loved the cool, bright decor, which gave us good holiday vibes! The food was totally delicious! We shared some of the sharing dishes - the cauliflower poppers were yummy - and a vegetarian main, plenty of choice for vegetarian. My highlight was the "yummy coco bun" dessert which was sensational! Look forward to visiting again.

Nice little restaurant but crammed. We had the gato pina starter and dirty fries, which were delicious. My partner had the mutton rougaille and enjoyed it very much. I had the chicken mango wrap, which unfortunately was not to my taste. We had the alooda and panakon mocktails, both were tasty and refreshing. The star of the night was the ginger cake with vanilla ice cream, which was exceptional.

Sunday lunch here was delicious. The restaurant is small, colourful and had a nice buzz to it. Our waiter was friendly, helpful and efficient (what more could you ask for?), and explained patiently what the dishes were. All of our starters, mains and puddings were yummy. We enjoyed them because they tasted good and also for the fact that they were not standard pub fare. Highly recommended place for a meal

I had wanted to visit Shelina's restaurant since it opened but living 90miles away made it a trip for a special occasion. We finally visited this weekend and it was absolutely worth the wait!The restaurant exterior was bright and inviting. COVID-19 procedures were clearly displayed and easy to follow. We were served by a waitress who, despite her face mask, could still be seen greeting us with a warm smile.We took our seats and began soaking up the cheerful decor.  The restaurant was nearly full and it was reassuring to see couples and families of different ages and backgrounds all enjoying Lakaz Maman's cuisine.There's no alcohol on the menu but a BYO policy with very reasonable corkage charges however we decided to stick with soft drinks and were glad we did.  The homemade mango and lime iced tea was sublime; fresh and fruity with just the right amount of sweetness and citrus.  My husband's panakon mocktail was equally as good although I wasn't prepared to share!Our starters arrived beautifully presented and smelt delicious.  We were already looking forward to tucking in before the first bite!  The Mauritian octopus and pineapple was perfectly tender on the inside but wonderfully crispy. The hot and sour pineapple salsa wasn't overly spicy and complimented the octopus without overpowering it.  The anana confit was also delicious; the already exotic pineapple had been deliciously pimped and elevated to a new level with the addition of tamarind, mint and chilli.Lakaz Maman's mains had a hard act to follow yet managed to hold their own!  The "real deal" burger of shredded mutton was perfectly tender, sweet, sticky and rather umptious all round. It was a generous portion and even the fries were nicely seasoned.  The gato pima house cari packed a vibrant punch where split yellow peas had been transformed into a spicy ball of crunchy goodness basking in a glorious Creole sauce.Almost defeated by the generous portions, we decided to share dessert and opted for the roasted pineapple with pistachio and ice cream. It was the perfect end to a fantastic meal.We left feeling Shelina's vision of sunshine on a plate feeling all the better for it.  Lakaz Maman serves no frills and unapologetically authenic food (and drink) for the mind, body and soul.  It is very reasonably priced given the quality and we feel all the better for having visited.  Thank you to all the team for a perfect 30th birthday lunch.

Was well worth the drive from London to Southampton. Staff are super friendly and accommodating, was well looked after. The food is mouth watering good. Would have had everything on the menu if I could hehe. Would recommend anyone to pay a visit and to have authentic Mautitian dishes.