Although the traditional diet in Cote d'Ivoire is very similar to that of neighbouring countries in its reliance on grains and tubers, the Ivorians have a particular kind of unique, small, open-air restaurant known as a maquis.
Traditional dishes include kedjenou (chicken and vegetables sealed in banana leaves), and n'i'oufou (mashed bananas or yam mixed with palm oil and served with aubergine sauce), whilst Atti�k� (grated cassava) is a popular C�te d'Ivoirian side dish. One of the tastiest street-vended foods is aloco, which is ripe banana in palm oil, spiced with steamed onions and chilli and eaten alone or with grilled fish. Bangui is a local palm wine.
Restaurants in main towns serve French, Italian, Lebanese and Vietnamese food.
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