Enjoying yourself Cameroon
Timetable Cameroon
In town, food is available at all hours of the day and night. Restaurants operate to traditional service hours, while small stalls and open-air stands operate around the clock. In the morning, fritters with red beans in sauce and corn porridge are served, and from midday onwards, fish and chicken are braised late into the night.
Budget & Tips Cameroon
Local street food is an integral part of Cameroonian life. So you'll find a number of stalls offering mostly salty snacks to eat on the go: spicy omelettes, meat kebabs, grilled corn and safou (safou is a small purple fruit that is eaten grilled and salted), avocado sandwiches, but also fresh fruit and peeled oranges... These on-the-go nibbles are inexpensive, but fragile stomachs beware.
The local way Cameroon
In Cameroon, we like to eat spicy food. Very spicy. Be sure to ask about the amount of chilli before making your choice, especially when it comes to street food. Most often, whether in powder or sauce form, chilli is served on the side. The culture of braising and grilling is a must, so don't hesitate to try the absolutely addictive "brochettes de bosse" (skewers of meat and zebu fat grilled over a wood fire)!
To be avoided Cameroon
In Cameroon, because of local beliefs, any drink ordered in an establishment must be served closed and opened in front of the customer. Under no circumstances should you accept a drink that has already been opened. It is also not advisable to drink tap water, as its quality does not guarantee that it is safe to drink.
Take a break Cameroon
Timetable Cameroon
Cafeterias open around 7am, serving coffee, tea and fresh fruit. Small kiosks sell instant coffee for 200 FCFA a cup, and gas stations offer coffee and croissants from the early hours of the morning. Bars, meanwhile, open their doors at the end of the day and stay open until late into the night.
Budget & Tips Cameroon
Numerous open-air maquis offer kebabs and cold drinks for under 2,000 FCFA, all in a 100% local atmosphere.
Age restrictions Cameroon
As in France, the legal drinking age is 18.
What's very local Cameroon
"Kadji is the champagne of the country. Above all, it's a local beer, very light and widely consumed by Cameroonians. Served chilled in 65 cl bottles, it will cost you between 800 and 1,000 FCFA in small outdoor bars. In Cameroon, beer is the national drink.
