What Ladob is
Sweet potato and plantain in coconut milk, sweet or savoury.
Ladob is listed as a dish in the Seychelles guide, where the index tags it mild and vegetarian. Treat those labels as a menu translation rather than the full picture. Portion size, garnish and cooking method change from one counter to the next, and so does the price.
Where to find Ladob
Ladob is listed as nationwide rather than tied to one city, so it is a safe thing to look for wherever you land in Seychelles. Start with busy markets and casual counters, where turnover keeps the food fresh.
The Seychelles guide also covers 5 dishes and 2 bakery items; open the country page for the full menu and the other places in the index.
What it costs
Ladob sits in the budget band, which we define as usually under US$8. Across the 7 food entries we track for Seychelles, 4 are budget, 2 are mid-range and 1 are premium.
| Band | Typical range | Items | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | usually under US$8 | 4 | Ladob, Coconut vegetable curry, Coconut bread |
| Mid-range | roughly US$8–20 | 2 | Grilled job fish, Octopus curry |
| Premium | usually US$20 and up | 1 | Fruit bat curry |
Within this list, Ladob is one of 5 dish entries and 4 budget items; 2 items share the mild tag.
Dietary notes
- Vegetarian tag: the indexed dish contains no meat or fish, but confirm stock, sauces and cooking fats with the kitchen.
How to order it
- The indexed version is mild. Heat levels still vary by kitchen, so ask for chilli or sauce on the side.
- Ask for the price before ordering, especially where the menu lists market price or sells by weight.
Pair it with
These are the Seychelles items that make most sense alongside Ladob, either as a second course or as the drink that finishes the meal.
Closest matches on the menu
These Seychelles items share the most tags with Ladob, so they are the most useful comparisons for flavour, price and preparation.
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Ladob: common questions
What is Ladob?
Sweet potato and plantain in coconut milk, sweet or savoury. It is listed in the TasteBridge Seychelles guide as a dish.
How much does Ladob cost in Seychelles?
Expect the budget band: usually under US$8. Prices move with the city and the venue, so treat this as a planning figure rather than a fixed menu price.
Is Ladob vegetarian?
Ladob is tagged vegetarian in our data. That describes the dish, not every kitchen: ask about stock, fish sauce, lard or shared cooking surfaces if you need to be strict.
Where can I try Ladob?
Our index lists it across Seychelles, so it is not tied to one address. Ask locally which version is served at breakfast, lunch or late evening, because the same name can cover different presentations.
Indexed as dish for Seychelles. Price bands are planning estimates, not live menu prices. Last reviewed 2026-11-06.